ACME TWP. -- Local and state leaders will address questions and concerns regarding a proposed marina in Grand Traverse County.

Acme Township leaders want input and ideas on the possibility of operating a municipal marina. The area of focus for the project is near the former Mountain Jacks off of U.S. 31.

A panel of marina experts and officials with the Department of Natural Resources will discuss the pros and cons of the project.  New data from a market study will also be presented.

The marina meeting will take place Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM at the Mt. Holiday Lodge Mt. Holiday Lodge, 3100 Holiday Road.

To view the presentations from the first two public meetings CLICK HERE.

Key focus of this meeting: • Edgewater Resources will present raw data from the Market Analysis study. • A panel of municipal marina experts, and DNRE leaders will be present to answer your questions while discussing the pros and cons of operating municipal marinas. will present raw data from the Market Analysis study. • A panel of municipal marina experts, and DNRE leaders will be present to answer your questions while discussing the pros and cons of operating municipal marinas.

The panel guests will be: Mark Benedict; Harbormaster, Elmwood Township Marina R. Ben Bifoss; City Manager for Traverse City Bill Boik; DNRE Supervisor, Waterways Planning Unit Jack Kelly; Elmwood Township Supervisor Paul Petersen; DNRE Harbor Program Manager Cheryl Werth; Harbormaster, Elk Rapids Marina • Breakout groups will follow to discuss other ideas and questions from the public, and Mt. Holiday will be keeping their lounge open for further discussion after the meeting.

Do you think a new marina is needed in the Grand Traverse County area?  Tell us 'Your Point of View" by taking part in the poll below and leaving your comments on the issue.