# BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY

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BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY
2019 – 2023
RECREATION PLAN

BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY
CHIPPEWA COUNTY
MICHIGAN
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PREPARED BY:
THE BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
&
THE EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Chairman Bryan Newland
Vice Chair Brenda Bjork
Secretary Brian Kinney
Treasurer Betty Jahnke
Council Person Arlen Kuzmik

BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY RECREATION COMMITTEE
Connie Watson
Justin Carrick
Angela Johnston
Albert Bertram
Donald Carrick
Wilda Hopper
Brianna Gunka
Aaron Tadgerson
Aubrey E. Maccoux-LeDuc
Duane Bedel
Brain Evans

BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY CONTACT INFORMATION
Bay Mills Indian Community
12140 W. Lakeshore Dr.
Brimley, MI 49715
Phone: 906.248.8100
Fax: 906.248.3283

Plan Contents
Purpose ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Community Description ................................................................................................................................ 3
Administrative Structure............................................................................................................................... 6
Parks and recreation budget & Funding ....................................................................................................... 7
Relationships with Other Agencies & Entities .............................................................................................. 8
Recreational Programming ........................................................................................................................... 8
Inventory ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Parks and Recreation Facilities Owned By Bay Mills Indian Community .................................................. 9
Other Parks and Recreation Facilities around Bay Mills Indian Community .......................................... 11
Description of Planning & Public Input ....................................................................................................... 13
Goals & Objectives ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Action Program ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Funding Sources: ................................................................................................................................. 16
Appendices.................................................................................................................................................. 18
Appendix A: Additional Maps ................................................................................................................. 18
Appendix B: Photographs ....................................................................................................................... 23
Appendix C: Questionnaire & Analysis ................................................................................................... 27
Appendix D: Project Resources (Site Plans, Etc.) .................................................................................... 35
Appendix E: Public Notices & Adoption Meeting Materials ................................................................... 36
Appendix F: Post-Completion Self-Certification Reports ........................................................................ 49

PURPOSE
Bay Mills Indian Community (BMIC) administers healthcare, housing programs, educational
resources, conservation and biological services, and recreational opportunities for its members and
the surrounding community. In different ways, each of these services encourages healthy lifestyles,
and enjoyment and preservation of the outdoors.
Recreation fosters economic growth, physical well-being, and improved quality of life, and our region
has unending opportunities for outdoor recreation.
While meeting Michigan Department of Recreation prerequisites for applications to the Land and
Conservation Fund, this plan will inventory existing recreation assets and lay out a blueprint for how
those facilities can be improved and expanded. These improvements will benefit community
members and visitors alike, contributing to the economy as well as local health and quality of life.
This plan is meant to be a functioning plan that can be amended to respond to the changing needs of
BMIC and will act as a guide for the continuing development and enhancement of recreational
facilities in the area.

THROUGH OUR BUSINESS OPERATIONS, WE AIM TO
CONSERVE OUR COMMON PROPERTY, DEVELOP OUR
COMMON RESOURCES, PROMOTE THE WELFARE, SELFSUSTAINABILITY, AND PROGRESS OF OURSELVES, AND
OUR DESCENDANTS —THE ANISHINAABE PEOPLE OF
GNOOZHEKANNING, THE PLACE OF THE PIKE, BAY
MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY
-BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY MISSION STATEMENT

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COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
The total population of the Bay Mills Indian Community, according to the 2010 census, was 1,198, tribal
enrollment currently lists 2,144 members. The Enrollment Department provided a current breakdown of
the membership by age, as seen below. The membership population is comparatively young, for the
region and state.1

Age of Membership Population

500

411

370

400

303
300
200

188

3
264

199
115

114

100

82

96
45

0
Below 5

5 to 9

10 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 59 60 to 64 65 to 74

75+

Population

BMIC sits within the boundaries of Chippewa County, in the North West quadrant. The main road, West
Lakeshore Drive, follows the shoreline and extends through much of the community’s lands, while S. Red
Pine, W. Spectacle Lake, W. Tower Road, S. Pine Village Road, all lead west to neighborhoods and
residential areas. Beyond transportation by car, there are hundreds of miles off-road trails.
Area Residents enjoy four seasons, with average temperatures as low as 8 degrees Fahrenheit in January,
and as warm as 76 degrees in July. Most months see over 2 inches of precipitation, with over 10 feet of
snow each winter.2
As shown in the table below, the population of Chippewa County, which includes BMIC members and the
Health Services target populations, suffers from high rates of poor health according to multiple indicators.

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U.S. Census Bureau; Census 2010, BMIC Enrollment Department data, 6/13/2018.
Usclimatedata.com.

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The Bay Mills Health Center Community Needs Assessment recommends programs to encourage smoking
cessation, improved diet, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, and increasing physical activity. Increased
recreation opportunities are essential to achieving these goals.
Emergency services are provided through the BMIC Tribal Police, BMIC Conservation Department, Bay
Mills Tribe Type III Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Type II Stress Management Team, and the Bay Mills
Health Center.
The Bay Mills Housing Authority
operates 94 rental units. BMIC
provides public water and sewer
within the Reservation. The Bay
6% 2% 14%
Mills History Committee and
12%
7%
Department protects, manages
and preserves the culture, history
13%
and traditions for present and
20%
future generations. This includes
all cultural, historical, and
10%
16%
archaeological resources, as well
as objects, places, knowledge,
traditions, practices and beliefs.
Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
The Bay Mills Gaming Commission
$25,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
regulates
the
gaming
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 or more
establishments
owned
and
operated by the sovereign nation
of the Bay Mills Indian Community – Casinos & Resort, Golf Course, Campgrounds; Steep slopes/ridge;
Great Lake coastal shoreline. The Tribal Government and Enterprise Operations currently employ 664
people, and the Bay Mills Community College currently has 67 full-time employees and 34 part-time
employees.

BMIC Household Income

Michigan Household Income
8%

8%
5%

12%
11%
12%

11%
19%

3

14%

Less than $10,000

$10,000 to $14,999

$15,000 to $24,999

$25,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 or more

U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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BMIC has proportionally fewer
households living on $10,000 or
less than the state average
(14.5%), but also has a lower
percentage of households making
above $150,000, 2% compared to
3.2%. The median income of
$39,500 is well below the state
median income of $50,803.3 302
Elders (55+) receive a distribution
through BMIC.

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ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
Bay Mills Indian Community’s administrative duties are handled by the Bay Mills Indian Community
Executive Council, with many of the recreational resources overseen by the General Manager. This
Board consists of five elected members: Chairman, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Council Person.
For the purpose of this plan, the Spirit Stone Trail group, which meets at the Bay Mills Conservation
District Offices, serves as the recreation committee.

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PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGET & FUNDING
Monies invested in parks and recreation for Bay Mills Indian Community have come from the general fund,
fundraising, grant monies, and donations. The recreation committee plans to work with the Chairman and
Executive Council on future allocations.

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RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES & ENTITIES
Bay Mills Indian Community works in conjunction with the following entities in regard to funding support,
providing recreational opportunities, and technical assistance:
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Boys and Girls Club of Bay Mills
Chippewa County Community
Foundation
Bay Mills Township
Superior Township
Michigan Department of Natural
Resources

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Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional
Planning & Development Commission
United States Forest Service
United States Coast Guard
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Little Traverse Conservancy
Bay Mills Community College
Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy

RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING
The Bay Mills Fit-Nish Trail Walkers meet every Saturday to walk different local trails, and participate in
other special events focused on regional fitness, for example a 5k to support diabetes awareness. BMIC
also hosts annual softball tournaments and hosts regular open gym hours at the Waishkey Center
Elder Fitness, Zumba and Yoga classes are offered at the Mukwa Health and Fitness Center.
The Boys and Girls Club of Bay Mills provides programming to area youth, ages five to nineteen. In 2017
they served 363 individuals and in the second quarter of 2018 they served an average of 142 daily
participants. Welcome to the Boys and Girls Club of Bay Mills – Program activities cover five areas:
1. Character and Leadership Development
2. Education and Career Development
3. Health and Life Skills
4. The Arts/Cultural Development
5. Sports, Fitness, and Recreation
Programs include mentoring, homework help, Running Club, Keystone (a teen-based program that helps
develop good character and positive leadership skills among older Club members), SMART Moves (Skills
Mastery and Resistance Training), and TRAIL (Together Raising Awareness for Indian Life, a diabetes
prevention program).

Status of Previously Awarded Project 26-00959:
The Bay Mills Recreation Area grant was written in the early 1970s, and funded the
development of two dugouts, one backstop, and two sets of bleachers. This project was
completed nearly 45 years ago, so while the recreation area is still in use for public outdoor
recreation, the improvements funded by this grant are outdated and run-down. This natural
wear and tear is understandable given the timeframe, as well as the proximity to the St. Mary’s
River. A replacement plaque is being requested and photo documentation will be sent in as
soon as possible.

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INVENTORY
The data provided in this section was collected by the Bay Mills Township Recreation Committee and the Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional
Planning & Development Commission (EUPRPDC) using inventories created for past iterations of this plan, internet resources including Google,
www.landtrust.org, www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Default.aspx#map-tab, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hiawatha/recreation/,
Conservation And Recreation Lands (CARL), GIS data obtained from Ducks Unlimited, and additional GIS data possessed by EUPRPDC.

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ADA COMPLIANCE RANKING EACH FACILITY:
1 = None of the facilities/park area meets accessibility guidelines.
2 = Some of the facilities/park area meets accessibility guidelines.
3 = Most of the facilities/park area meets accessibility guidelines.
4 = The entire facility/park area meets accessibility guidelines.
5 = The entire facility/park area was developed/renovated using the principals of universal design.

PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES OWNED BY BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY
Asset Name

Location

ADA
Map &
Accessibility Photo #

Size

Purpose/Use

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Bay Mills Resort &
Casino Amenities

46.422552, -84.602519

20 acres

In addition to the casino slots and gaming tables,
restaurants and live entertainment, the Resort provides
water access to the community with a boat launch, boat
mooring area, and kayak launch area.
Across the street the RV park can host up to 117 trailers.
Each site includes a picnic table, fire pit, water, 30- and
50-amp electric hook up, cable, and Wi-Fi.

The Farms/Memorial
Park Walking Path &
Play Ground

46.416685, -84.604668

10 acres

Large field with playground equipment and paved walking
path.

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Gumshoes
Campground

46.460803, -84.610306

3 acres

This asset has primitive campsites, a small playground,
and bathrooms.

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Centered in the residential area and located next to each
46.4665772, -84.6254908
2 acres
other, the ice rink and basketball courts provide seasonal
recreational opportunities.
With paid membership, clients have access to showers,
the fitness center floor, cardio and strength training
Mukwa Fitness Center
46.458823, -84.623717 5000 sq. ft.
equipment, and can join group exercise class.
& Equipment
24/7 access year-round. The Center also hosts the
Community Bike Share Program
Residential Area
Several playgrounds are located in central areas in the
Various
<2 acres each
Playgrounds
housing developments.
Ice Rink/Basketball
Courts

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3

4

4

10
1

N/A

Bay Mills Riverview
Campground

46.422707, -84.604803

4 acres

Approximately 17 campsites with water, electric, and
dump station access.

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Bay Mills Riverview
Ball Diamond and
Horseshoes

46.450315, -84.599637

4 acres

Located next to the Riverview Campground, visitors pass
the ball fields, dugouts, horseshoe pits, and picnic area on
their way to a sandy beach.

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5

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Spectacle Lake DayUse Area
Waishkey Center

This popular fishing spot is surrounded by multi-use trails
but is in need to repair and upgrades.
The Waishkey Center houses the Boys and Girls Club and
46.4497770, -84.6015166 18,000 sq. ft. supports their programming with meeting space and a
fitness center.
46.454864, -84.632312

Wild Bluff Golf Course 46.420511, -84.604364

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2 acres

160 acres

This 18-hole golf course offers a driving range, chipping
area, large putting green, and lounge. Wild Bluff also
hosts events and offers golf instruction.

OTHER PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES AROUND BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY
Asset Name

Location

Purpose/Use

ADA Map #

Round Island Point
Nature Preserve

Cedar Dr. Brimley, MI
49715

A 1.5-mile trail and a viewing platform are accessible at the end of a paved road
which bisects the property. Parking is available.

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Monocle Lake National US Forest Service Rd 39 campsites nestled along Monocle Lake, which offers fishing, swimming, and
Forest Campground 3700, Brimley, MI 49715
boating. There’s a 14.5-mile trail and picnic area with amenities.

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This USFS owned lighthouse also provides trails and a boardwalk down to the
beach, a dog run, and restrooms.

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US Forest Service Rd
Tables, grills and benches welcome family and friends to enjoy a meal and the
3696, Brimley, MI 49715
beauty of the Lake Superior shore. Restrooms are available as well.

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Bay View Forest
Campground

19698-19872 W
Lakeshore Dr. Brimley, MI
49715

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Township Park

14740 W Lakeshore Dr. The park includes a picnic area, playground, basketball court, and water access
Brimley, MI 49715
at the Township Hall.

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Pendills Bay Boat
Launch

21846-21904 W
Lakeshore Dr. Brimley, MI
49715

The boat launch once provided access and parking to day boaters on Lake
Superior, however it has fallen into disrepair.

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Spectacle Lake
Overlook/Mission Hill

46.46877590,
-84.64030506

This property is owned and managed by the USFS. Lake Superior, the Saint
Mary's River, Spectacle Lake, the western shore of Canada, and the intervening
dense forest are all viable from the overlook.

Point Iroquois
Lighthouse
Big Pine Picnic Area

12942 W Lakeshore Dr.
Brimley, MI 49715

24 campsites with beach access, potable water, and restrooms. Guests can
swim or fish on the Lake Superior beaches.

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See the Bay Mills Indian Community: Recreation Inventory map on the following page; see maps in Appendix A to reference land cover, land
ownership, elevation, and soil types.

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DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING & PUBLIC INPUT
The Bay Mills Township Board appointed the Recreation Committee to carry out the necessary actions
required when putting together a recreation plan. Throughout several meetings, the committee compiled
and reviewed plan materials and survey results. The Recreation Committee, in conjunction with the
Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning & Development Commission, solicited public input in the
following ways:
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Public Input Questionnaire
 This questionnaire was made available online Thursday, June 28, 2018. The survey results
are in Appendix C.

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Public Comment Period
 The Plan was made available online at www.eup-planning.org and hard copies were also
available for review at the Bay Mills Indian Community Administrative Office on October
26, 2018.

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Public Hearing
 The Public Hearing was used to give members of the public an opportunity to speak and
express their thoughts on the final draft of the plan. It was held on December 3, 2018.

To see the full questionnaire and public input results, including public notices place in the local papers,
please refer to Appendixes C and E.

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GOALS & OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this 5-year plan is to expand the recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. To
make this a reality, this plan will work to achieve 4 main goals. Each goal will have objectives to guide
progress through various initiatives and projects. The next section, Action Program, will delineate when,
where, and how certain objectives will be met by Bay Mills Indian Community.
The rationale for these goals and objectives are rooted in the insights gathered from the Recreation
Questionnaire and other discussions with community members.
Goal 1: Ensure that existing and new facilities and assets are regularly reviewed and maintained.
Rationale: The Bay Mills Indian Community Recreation Plan Questionnaire revealed more dissatisfaction
with maintenance of existing facilities then with the number of opportunities available.
1.1 Develop a maintenance management system, site plans, and goals for each asset, organized
by the appropriate department or committee to estimate and plan for life cycle
maintenance and replacement costs.
1.2 Continue playground council and Biology Department’s adopt-a-beach program.
1.3 Provide adequate funding to operate and maintain existing and new recreational sites. New
projects must have a sustainability plan.
1.4 Design and develop facilities that reduce overall facility maintenance and operation
requirements and costs.
1.5 Where appropriate, use low maintenance materials, settings or other value engineering
considerations that reduce care and security requirements, and retain natural conditions
and experiences.
1.6 Ensure the newly paved section of the nonmotorized Spirit Stone Trail is maintained,
particularly during the winter months.
Goal 2: Utilize the resources and programming of the Boys and Girls Club of Bay Mills to their full
capacity and support their continued development
Rationale: The Boys and Girls Club currently has underutilized equipment, including snowshoes, crosscountry skis, and canoes.
Objectives:
2.1: Develop winter-use trails close enough to the Waiskey Center to enable regular use.
2.2: Dedication of maintenance support to ensure availability of trails through clean-up and
grooming.
2.3: Increase access to transportation to increase the number and variety of hiking excursions.
2.4: Develop regular access to a vehicle to pull the Club’s canoe trailer to increase canoe use.
Goal 3: Support trails development throughout the area.
Rationale: BMIC is located at the center of several major trail systems, and opportunities for more trail
development abound.
Objectives:
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3.1 Support water trail development and increase boating access to Lake Superior.
3.2 Continue to meet and lead the development of the Spirit Stone Trail.
3.3 Continue to support the maintenance of existing snowmobile and ORV routes, including by
adding signage at the casino.
3.4 Develop a nonmotorized connector trail from the top of Mission Hill to Plantation Road and
to the Community Center.
3.5 Continue working with the USFS and Michigan DNR.
Goal 4: Explore ways to use regional recreational assets.
Rationale: The region has many resources in place which are underutilized. This would increase the
range of offerings and strengthen relationship with surrounding communities.
Objectives:
4.1 Coordinate to provide transportation to community members to the LSSU facilities and/or
the Rudyard Pool.
4.2 Encourage local entrepreneurs who want to expand recreation opportunities.
Goal 5: Support environmentally friendly, low-impact recreation that preserves the ecological function
of the surrounding land and water.
Rationale: Enjoyable outdoor recreation and healthy populations depend on a healthy natural
environment. To increase recreational access without also proactively taking steps to preserve the
environment would be counterproductive.
Objectives:
5.1 Expand volunteer efforts in trash cleanup of beaches, streams, wetlands, forests, and
campgrounds.
5.2 Mark trails and parking areas to decrease erosion and soil compaction.
5.3 Post signage that encourages the use of clean equipment and helps prevent the spread of
invasive species.
5.4 Expand trash receptacles along trails to reduce litter.
5.5 Support recreation development that fosters coastal resiliency.
5.6 Support planting and maintenance of native vegetation along trails to reduce erosion and
protect water quality.
5.7 Address erosion and sand dune protection at Riverview Campground.

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ACTION PROGRAM
The action plan for this five-year plan will be dictated by the monies available through grants, fundraising, donations, and general tribal funds.
These projects can be realized through the cooperation, assistance, and expertise of county, state and federal governments. This recreation plan
may be amended at any time during its five years to change priority or to add or change goals and objectives with public opinion and input. All
development projects will be held to universal compliance and American Disability Act standards.

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FUNDING SOURCES:
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Tribal funds
Local funds (local service organizations and businesses; donations and fundraising)
MDNR: Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)—50 percent match
MDEQ: Coastal Zone Management (CZM)—50 percent match
MDOT: Transportation Alternatives Program

2019
Recreation Site/Administrator
Bay Mills Indian Community
Biology Department, all BMIC
shoreline
Bay Mills Indian Community

Project
Renew Adopt-A-Beach Program
(with commitments from
different departments)
Farmer’s Market Pavilion and
Community Use Facility

Project Cost

Funding Sources

Unknown

MDEQ-CZM, local

$176,000

Local, MEDC

Project
Obstacle Course and Basketball
Court Development

Project Cost

Funding Sources

$70,000

LWCF

2020
Recreation Site/Administrator
Mukwa Fitness Center

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Sidewalk Construction

$250,000

SRTS

Recreation Site/Administrator

Project

Project Cost

Funding Sources

Bay Mills Indian Community, The
Warf at the Resort and Casino

Kayak Launch Development

$76,000

Local, CZM

Recreation Site/Administrator

Project

Project Cost

Funding Sources

Bay Mills Indian Community

Completion of Maintenance Plan

Variable

Local

Bay Mills Indian Community

Spirit Stone Trail, Spectacle Lake
Road Corridor Development

$75,000

2021

2022

2023
Recreation Site/Administrator
Bay Mills Indian Community,
Tribal Administration

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Project
Shoreline Preservation and
Development, Phase I

Project Cost

Funding Sources

$75,000

CZM

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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: ADDITIONAL MAPS
The maps on the following pages were produced by the Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning &
Development Commission using data procured from the following sources:
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Bay Mills Indian Community: Land Cover
o Source: National Land Cover Database 2011, which was created by the Multi-Resolution
Land Characteristics Consortium.

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Bay Mills Indian Community: Land Ownership
o Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources (2014) via the Center for Shared
Solution, Michigan Department of Information Technology; and U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service (2012).

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Bay Mills Indian Community: Elevation
o Source: Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget via the Center of
Geographic Information.

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Bay Mills Indian Community: Soils
o Source: Soil Survey Geographic Database (2013) via Esri Arc Online.

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APPENDIX B: PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Monocle Lake National Forest
Campground

4. Mukwa Fitness Center & Equipment

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5. Spectacle Lake Day-Use Area
2. Spectacle Lake Overlook/Mission Hill

3. Ice Rink/Basketball Courts
6. Gumshoes Campground

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7. Bay Mills Riverview
Campground/Riverview Ball Diamond
and Horseshoes

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8. Waishkey Center

9. Bay Mills Resort & Casino Amenities

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11. The Farms/Memorial Park Walking Path
& Play Ground

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10. Wild Bluff Golf Course
12. Round Island Nature Preserve

13. Point Iroquois Lighthouse

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14. Big Pine Picnic Area

16. Township Park

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17. Pendills Bay Boat Launch
15. Bay View Forest Campground

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APPENDIX C: QUESTIONNAIRE & ANALYSIS

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APPENDIX D: PROJECT RESOURCES (SITE PLANS, ETC.)
As the plan is carried out, this is where site plans, resolutions of support, funding commitments, and the
like should be placed.
Name of Document:
Photo of Document:

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APPENDIX E: PUBLIC NOTICES & ADOPTION MEETING MATERIALS
RECREATION SURVEY:
The Bay Mills Indian Community Recreation Survey was promoted in the Bay Mills News and shared on
local popular social media pages via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BMICRec
30-Day Review Period notice
Date of the Notice: The Sault Evening News, October 25, 2018
Type of the Notice: Newspaper announcement in the Sault Evening News
Plan Location: At the Bay Mills Township Hall or online at eup-planning.org
Duration of Draft Plan Public Review Period: October 26, 2018-December 2, 2018
Copy of the Notice: see below

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PUBLIC HEARING
Date of Notice: October 25, 2018 and November 27, 2018
Name of Newspaper: The Sault Evening News
Date of Meeting: December 3, 2018
Copy of the Notice: see below

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MINUTES FROM PUBLIC MEETING

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COPY OF ADOPTION MEETING MINUTES

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COPY OF LETTER TO REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY

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APPENDIX F: POST-COMPLETION SELF-CERTIFICATION REPORTS

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