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City administrator, David White, reported to commissioners at a June 19 meeting that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking public comment on harbor dredging until June 29. A permit may be issued following that date, but White noted that the time might not allow dredging, because of the season's fish population.

East Jordan's public marina cannot use 12 of its 60-some slips because of sand that has gathered in the area.

Approximately 25,000 cubic yards of sediment needs to be dredged. The city also proposes to dredge up to 10,000 cubic yards on an an- nual basis at the boat launch. When dry, all material gathered would be relocated to an offsite upland area, according to the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers public notice of June 15.

The purpose of the project is to increase navigation opportunities within the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix and to allow larger boats access to the public boat launch and marina.

In other matters at the June 19 commission meeting, reconstruction is planned for the intersection of Mill and 4th streets after work on M-32 caused overuse at that intersection.

White said a contract would be signed with a contractor to remove the corner market. The city expects report from an environmental consultant before proceeding with the project.