LAKETOWN TWP, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 3, 2023) –The home of the couple who donated 102 acres for a park in Laketown Township has been put back in the hands of a commission whose members have said they want the 84-year-old structure torn down.
Laketown Township Attorney Ron Bultje told the township board on Wednesday, Nov. 1, that the township parks commission retains authority and control over the Huyser House at Huyser Farm Park, 4188 64 th St.
The township board on Oct. 11 asked the attorney to determine who has ultimate control of the unoccupied home – the board, the building authority or the parks commission.
The confusion stretches over more than 20 years of inaction around the 1939 home built by Manuel and Lilah Huyser. It has been empty and falling into
disrepair since the home along with 102 acres of land were donated to the township for a park in 2001 after the Huysers passed away. Past parks commissions recommended the house be preserved.
Some parks commission members have stated they want the house torn down because it is in poor condition and any repair work would be costly. The building authority estimated repairs around $125,000.
The next parks commission meeting is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the township hall.
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