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She and several others joined together in December to form the Visions of Harbor Beach group. Their goal was to study the JJR proposals and then develop one with input from the community.

Their proposal focused exclusively on properties within the waterfront zone owned by the city. This is the major difference between the group's final product and that of JJR.

The proposal, now approved, will be put in a final presentation format by JJR, at a cost of approximately $500, and will then be sent to the state. There is a March 31 deadline requiring a formal waterfront proposal to be approved by the council in order for the city to receive $10,000 from the state, which will defray the costs to date of determining an acceptable waterfront plan.

The plan includes these items:

North Park: Dog Park with run area, Walking/Biking Nature Path, Rustic cabins with electricity, Renovation/removal of Pavillion, Park expansion. Brownsfield Site: Retirement/Assisted Living Condos/Apartments, Hotel/Restaurant, Yacht Club/Convention Center, Apartments/Condos, Campground, Golf dome/Putt-Putt golf. Marina: Relocate old Coast Guard station to renovate into Museum/Convention Center/Hall, Viewing Platform/Building. Waterworks Park: Nature Walk/Bike Path, Yacht Club, Lighthouse Tours, Frisbee Golf (in progress). Habitat Enhancement: DTE Conservation Area-completed. Bike Path enhanced Old Coast Guard Station Lane: Deep water access, Bike Path enhancement, Restaurant. Water Retention Tank/Park: Pavillion/Community Center/Band Shell, Farmers Market, Ice Rink, Viewing Platform, Volleyball/Basketball/In-Line skating/Croquet, Restroom facilities, Bike Path Expansion. Prescott Bay: Band Shell, Bike Path Expansion, Mooring Buoys for Sailboats, Dockage Availability. Trescott Park:Kayak/Canoe Water Trail, Information Board, Mooring Buoys, Canoe/Jet Ski/Kayak/Bike Rentals, Restroom facilities, Playscape/Splash pond/Mini-Water Park, Pavillion/Picnic Tables/Horseshoe/Shuffleboard, Playscape/Extended Pier, Campsite for Large Recreation Vehicles and Flea Market area.