Staff Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Planning & Zoning, Department of Public Works, Police, Engineer

Treasurer Report

November 10, 2025

Tax Administration • • • • • •

Fielded resident inquiries related to mailing addresses, PREs, deferments, and partial payments. Researched returned or undeliverable mail and updated address records accordingly. Coordinated address and contact updates with the Assessor’s Office to ensure property records reflect current ownership information. Addressed a delayed property uncapping, verifying documentation and sending a revised tax bill. Verified ACH instructions for properties with recently transferred PRE affidavits. Continued receiving summer tax payments and preparing property tax disbursements to Allegan County, Saugatuck Public Schools, and OAISD. These distributions will continue on each payables through March 1. Began winter tax preparation, including mortgage code updates from banks, importing delinquent tax notifications from the County, and confirming with the Drain Commission regarding upcoming assessments and file uploads.

Accounts Payable • • • •

Coordinated with vendors on payment processing and account updates. Continue to work with Comcast to secure credits for prior overbilling and resolving related fees. Followed up with Republic Services to ensure a service credit will be properly applied to the other account after a delayed cancellation. Processed regular payables, including the property tax disbursement batch.

Payroll & Benefits •

Processed two payrolls, including all benefit and HSA deductions.

Financial Management / Audit Preparation • •

Processed credit card payments for permits. Finalized the split of the former Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund (592) into the new Water Capital Projects Fund (497) and Sewer Capital Projects Fund (496), completing all related journal entries and reconciliations.

Established a reimbursement process for Kalamazoo Lake Harbor Authority shared billing Finished assembling audit documentation and submitted all materials to the auditor. Addressed follow-up requests from the auditor Completed the September bank reconciliation; October is nearing completion. Reviewed the three lease agreements (Chain Ferry, Spear Street Launch, and Sergeant Marina transient boat slips) to monitor payments; two have been received, one of which is being held pending receipt of proper proof documentation.

Investments and Banking • • •

Rolled over a partial CD and allocated the FDIC excess into two new investments to maintain coverage and consistent yield. Shifted idle balances into MiCLASS to maximize interest returns. Met with banking representatives to review the City’s account structure, comparing service charges versus interest earnings, and to explore options for improving net yield.

Miscellaneous / Administrative • •

Identified and resolved a broken Social Security Administration connection, restoring secure data access for payroll verification for year end. Re-established SAM.gov administrator access by completing and submitting the Single Entity Administrator Letter and verification process.

City Clerk Monthly Report October 2025 Election • Many thanks to our amazing election team for ensuring another successful election! Your commitment makes all the difference. o o o o o o o o o •

Helen Baldwin Victor Bella Larry & Susan Blose Cathy Brockington Daniela Garcia Bobbie Gaunt Peter Hanson Mike Mattern Jim & Betsy Muir

We also extend our gratitude to the Saugatuck City staff, the Saugatuck Township Fire District, and Allegan County Sheriff’s Office for their continued partnership and support. Most importantly, we wish to recognize and thank the Saugatuck Woman’s Club for graciously hosting our polling location and supporting the democratic process in our community. In addition, we extend our appreciation to our local businesses for their patience with parking and traffic on election day, and for their generous contributions of food, supplies, and encouragement to our election team.

Records Management • Currently we have 4 FOIA requests. • First run of digitization of records is complete and next round will be in January. Meetings • Prepared agendas, packets, and minutes for: o 2 City Council Workshops o 2 City Council Meetings o 1 Historic District Commission Meeting o 1 Planning Commission Meeting

1 Park & Public Works Committee Meeting o Election Commission Meeting Department Head Meeting. MERS Retirement Lunch Election Public Accuracy Testing Hosted Allegan County election chairperson training at City Hall. o

Special Events • Safety meetings and recaps of the following special events: o Flower World Activation Art in the Park o Chili Cook-Off o Family & Pet Halloween Parade & Party o SHS Homecoming Parade o Dark Sky Night at Oval Beach o Vigil for Democracy Administrative & General • Website updating and creation of new pages continues, thank you for your patience with the new web design. • Assisted with 2 notary requests. • City Hall front counter operations during operating hours as first point of contact for walk-ins and phone calls. • City Hall staff received 539 calls. • City Hall Remodel: o Waiting on first renderings from Architect.

October Planning, Zoning, & Project Report Planning & Zoning • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Developed and published STR quarterly compliance report. Conducted STR compliance checks on new property transfers and galvanized service line updates. Coordinated sign ordinance updates and public-facing guidance (digital + field postings); removed non-compliant ROW signage. Advanced Historic District sign amendments and discussed updated proposal received by Council. Prepared agendas, packets, and materials for Planning Commission and Historic District Commission meetings. Completed Master Plan survey data analysis, demographics research, internal coordination, and initiated mapping work. Researched sidewalk chalk regulatory options. Drafted standard water/sewer and ROW permit conditions with City Manager. Updated invoice tracking and escrow logs; maintained financial records. Coordinated with City Engineer on private road standards and related utility requirements. Began alley vacation process research and documented procedures. Researched Fire Department request for 2024 IFC adoption; reviewed implications with staff. Held coordination meetings with Frontier Fiber regarding ROW impacts and restoration. Conducted field inspections for code compliance and zoning verification. Engaged with residents regarding active projects, zoning inquiries, short term rentals, and enforcement matters. Maintained ongoing communication with legal counsel on enforcement strategy. Continued enforcement follow-ups and outreach on ongoing violations. Issued permits and processed planning/zoning casework as documented in case log.

Participated in internal staff coordination meetings. Attended Michigan Association of Planning annual conference for continuing education. Sessions included the following topics: Law, Ethics, Equity, Sustainability & Resilience and General Planning Practice. Met with Fire Department staff to review standards and active cases.

Open Casework 840 Lake

Short Term Rental

Renewal submitted. Fire inspection failed. Re-inspection passed. Outstanding fees to be paid before permit is issued.

555 Grand

Short Term Rental

Renewal submitted. Sent to Fire Department for Inspection; awaiting results.

57-850-010-00

Zoning

New home application under review. Engineering comments issued. Zoning conflict noted. Applicant intends to seek variance.

888 Holland St

Zoning

New owner pursued change of use from short term rental to Bed & Breakfast.

610 Lake

Special Land Use / Short Term Rental

Special Land Use for the use of an ADU as a Short Term Rental submitted. Public hearing notice issued. Set for November Planning Commission meeting. Received public comments.

408 Mason

Short Term Rental

New owner renewal. Awaiting final signature and will send to Fire Department for inspection.

592 Campbell

Zoning

Lot split and conservation donation inquiry.

123 North

Short Term Rental

Renewal application submitted in 5-day grace window. Late fee invoiced. Awaiting payment to process application.

510 Butler St

Special Land Use

Application for additional guest buildings approved with conditions at the October PC meeting. Submitted new SLU for liquor service to be on November PC meeting. Public hearing notice issued.

395 Dunegrass

Zoning

Lot coverage inquiry. Awaiting applicant submission.

Enforcement

Fence installed without permits and encroaching into ROW. Owner submitted fence permit and is pursuing a vacation request with neighbors. Also interested in landscaping near sewer equipment, advised to coordinate with DPW. Received letter of intent. Reached out to legal for next steps in beginning vacation process.

450 Park

247 Grand

Zoning

Application to enclose breezeway submitted, but proposed expansion exceeds lot coverage. Owner revising plans instead of seeking a variance. Revised plans submitted for review. Letter sent regarding obstruction in ROW. Property owner’s legal representative indicated intent to petition for alley vacation pending neighbor support. Still gathering signatures. Stop work order issued due to deviation from approved dock plan. Site plan amendment required. HOA and attorney submitted application, reviewed by legal and consulting planner. PC approved with conditions. Applicant provided additional information which is under review. Concerns raised about unpermitted dock. Stop work order issued. Application submitted for review. PC approved with conditions. Applicant provided lighting details. Awaiting EGLE permit. Application for demolition and new addition submitted. Requires coordination with HDC, engineering, and fire. Approved with conditions at October Planning Commission meeting. Revised plans under review; awaiting Fire Department approval. New home constructed without sewer connection. Owner disputed requirement. Enforcement under review after timeline documentation provided. Consultation with attorney. Notice to connect sent to owner via email. Owner acknowledged notice with continued dispute. Legal review underway.

125 Elizabeth

Enforcement

615 Park

Enforcement

405 Park

Enforcement Zoning

142 Butler

Zoning Historic

700 N Maple

Sewer Connection Enforcement

510 Maple

Lot Line Adjustment

Application received. Consultant requested additional information. Awaiting updated legal descriptions.

290 Spear

Enforcement

Complaint of occupied trailer on property. Notice of violation sent via certified mail to property owners address on file. Follow up email communication sent. Will be reviewing available enforcement avenues.

836 Park

Zoning | ZBA

Owner inquired about variance for dock extension due to water levels. Awaiting official application.

249 Mason

Zoning

PC approved site plan conditioned on Fire Department approval. Awaiting compliance with Fire Department conditions.

879 Holland St

Short Term Rental

Application submitted. Fire inspection form needed. Sent to Fire Department after form received. Awaiting inspection results.

Closed Casework 651 Holland

Short Term Rental

Late application renewal; R-1 district, not eligible. Applicant disputed; clarified ordinance requirements. License closed.

160 N Maple

Zoning

Bathroom additions. Engineering + Fire Department approved. KLSW review impact on system – no concern. Permit issued.

860 Simonson

Short Term Rental

Grace-period application. Incomplete initially. Completed. Fire Department approved. License issued.

730 Water

Historic / Zoning

Shade sails. Clarifications received from applicant. Chair consent admin approval appropriate. Fee paid; approval issued.

347 Water

Enforcement

Unpermitted sales tent. Legal options reviewed. Deferred; no enforcement at this time.

534 Joseph

Enforcement / Short Term Rental

Unlicensed rentals. Notice issued; proof requested. Listings corrected. Closed.

620 Pleasant

Enforcement

Unlicensed STR. Notice resent. Owner changed listing to 31-day minimum. Compliant; closed.

550 Francis

Enforcement

Sprinkler nuisance. Notice issued. Parties resolved privately. Closed.

220 Water

Enforcement / Zoning

Unpermitted construction; stopped and directed to apply. Materials submitted. Closed.

1021 Holland

Short Term Rental

Late renewal; license cancelled; applicant notified. Closed.

789 Simonson

Zoning

General zoning questions answered. Closed.

722 Lake

Enforcement

STR complaint; confirmed compliant. No violation. Closed.

844 Holland

Short Term Rental

Application complete. Fire approved. License issued.

444 N Maple

Zoning

Pool application; engineering comments resolved. Zoning approved.

143 Park

Zoning

Shed application reviewed; denied (setback violation).

635 Holland

Short Term Rental / Zoning

STR continuity during construction inquiry; legal consulted; guidance issued. Closed.

880 Holland

Utility

Water connection inquiry; applicant inactive. Closed pending future action.

195 Dunegrass

Zoning

SF home review; PC approved w/ conditions; final docs received. Permit issued.

726 Water #1

Short Term Rental

Missing signature corrected; fire approved; license issued.

726 Water #2

Short Term Rental

Missing signature corrected; fire approved; license issued.

1026 Holland

Short Term Rental

Application received; zoning approved; fire approved; license issued.

640 Water

Zoning

PUD pre-app held; feedback provided; no further action required pending application.

888 Holland

Zoning

Change-of-use reviewed; additional info received; approved.

1064 Holland

Zoning

Bathroom addition; utility confirmed; approved.

739 Lake

Short Term Rental

Renewal; fire approved; license issued.

820 Holland

Historic

Generator location; admin approved after fee. Closed.

246 Culver #1

Short Term Rental

Renewal; fire approved; license issued.

246 Culver #2

Short Term Rental

Renewal; fire denied – owner not at fault; fire approved; license issued.

50 Park

Zoning / Utilities / Right of Way

Application submitted; fees confirmed; engineering cleared; permits issued.

202 Butler

Utility

Water replacement no fee; approved pending contractor submittal.

439 Butler

Historic

Roof repair; revised to like-for-like; admin approved.

94 Interlaken

Zoning

Waterfront permit cancelled by contractor; void invoice; closed.

ROW Sign Compliance

Reminders drafted; inspections; notice posted; signs moved out of ROW.

389 Dunegrass

Enforcement

Lighting complaint; site visit; no nuisance. Closed.

900 Lake

ROW / Utility

Comcast aerial work; revised plans approved; permit issued.

873 Park

Zoning

Parcel location/boundary questions; deed confirmed; owner notified.

720 Butler #16

Short Term Rental

Payment + reinspection; fire approved; license issued.

156 Park

Short Term Rental

Application submitted; incomplete; amended; fire approved; license issued.

888 Holland

Short Term Rental

Renewal; fire fail; communication with applicant; reinspection; fire approved; license issued.

658 Allegan

Enforcement

Sign in ROW; removed. Closed.

103-109 Butler

Historic

Façade repair like-for-like; admin cleared.

202 Butler

Utility

Water replacement approved; routed to contractor.

730 Water

Zoning

Seasonal sails application; approved; permit issued.

1021 Holland

Zoning

Blueprints inquiry; contact initiated. Closed.

415 Lake

Enforcement

Sign in ROW; removed. Closed.

Department of Public Works Below is a summary of notable activities carried out by the Department of Public Works since the council meeting held on 10/13/2025: Brush and Leaf Collection: Brush and leaf collection services occur once per month from spring until early fall, then the service frequency increases to two collections per month during the months of October and November. The last brush and leaf collection service of the 2025 season is scheduled on November 25th for properties located on the east side of the Kalamazoo River and on November 26th for properties west of the Kalamazoo River. After the final collection, the fleet is outfitted to provide snow and ice control services. Asphalt Repairs: A-1 Asphalt Inc. has completed the asphalt resurfacing work planned this fall for Lucy Street, Hoffman Street west of Water Street, and the parking lot Wicks Park. The scope of work that was completed involved milling off the top coat of asphalt and overlaying it with compacted hot-mix asphalt (HMA). The Department of Public Works will handle the final phase of the project by repainting the parking spaces. Public Works recommends using some of the remaining budgeted dollars in the spring to make repairs to Mary Street between Butler Street and Water Street. Ideally, that work would be included in the Maple Street bid package with a stipulation that the work should be completed before Memorial Day of 2026. Oval Beach: Concessions: To streamline the Oval Beach operation and reduce demand on the Oval Beach Manager, Public Works staff have reached out to several other beach communities along the west coast of Michigan to collect data on how concession stands are operated. Many other communities lease their concession stands out for the season and site that managing through internal staff has been problematic. Saugatuck Public Works is modifying our previously issued Request for Proposal (RFP) and will issue the RFP until the end of January. Oval Beach Manager: A final interview was conducted last week, and the candidate was invited back to a second interview/tour of the City with the Public Works Superintendent. The interview panel will decide next steps after that second interview is conducted. Holiday Decorations: Fall decorations were removed shortly after Halloween. Once removed, Public Works staff have been working on Christmas decorations in parks and City properties. Additionally, Public Works has been working with Chips Groundcover, Polarity Electric, and Consumer’s Energy to make sure that the Holiday lights and expansion are installed and operational before Thanksgiving break. At this point, it appears that we are tracking well to meet that target date. Sidewalk Replacements: Public Works inspected sidewalks and determined which sections needed replacement. Once identified, the work was coordinated with property owners, Mark Earlandson Concrete, and Public Works. The City has a 50/50 cost share policy between the City and property owners to split the cost of replacement. Those costs are significantly reduced by the Department of Public Works by removing existing concrete, removing tree roots and other

obstructions, and prepping the sites before forms are set and concrete is poured. Cost to the property owner is typically limited to the cost of 50% of the new concrete and a little bit of labor. Winterizations: Public Works staff have winterized all irrigation throughout the City plus restrooms. The Village Square restrooms remain open all winter since that’s a heated facility. All other restrooms get winterized annually as temperatures dictate. The only restroom left to winterize and close is at Oval Beach. Staff Training: Newly hired Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker, AJ Brown, is working on obtaining his Commercial Driver’s License. He will have to meet the requirements to be eligible to take a written general knowledge and airbrake test. Once that is completed, he will obtain a Temporary Learner’s Permit which allows him to operate the City dump trucks while accompanied by a staff member that has their Commercial Driver’s License. Once AJ is feeling comfortable behind the wheel of the dump trucks, we will sign him up for a course offered through West Michigan CDL out of Grand Rapids so that he can obtain his Commercial Driver’s License Class B with an Airbrake Endorsement. Public Works Superintendent, Scott Herbert, has completed the graduation requirements for the Asset Management Champions program offered through the Michigan Infrastructure Council.

Meetings: • 10/14/2025 – DPW Weekly Goals Meeting • 10/15/2025 – Department Head Team Meeting • 10/17/2025 – DPW Weekly Goals Follow Up Meeting • 10/20/2025 – DPW Weekly Goals Meeting • 10/21/2025 – Frontier Project Meeting • 10/24/2025 – DPW Weekly Goals Follow Up Meeting • 10/27/2025 – DPW Weekly Goals Meeting • 10/28/2025 – Parks & Public Works Committee Meeting • 10/28/2025 – MIC Learning Pod #3 • 10/29/2025 – Department Head Team Meeting • 10/30/2025 – CVB Sculpture Cleaning Meeting • 10/31/2025 – Tree Risk Assessment with Ed Dowd’s Crane Service • 10/31/2025 – DPW Weekly Goals Follow Up Meeting • 11/03/2025 – DPW Weekly Goals Meeting • 11/04/2025 – City Manager/Public Works Superintendent Meeting • 11/05/2025 – PPW/MBH/SHNA Meeting with ODC • 11/07/2025 – DPW Weekly Goals Follow Up Meeting

October 2025

10/26/2025 01:17:50

Assault

Traffic stops – 33

10/25/2025 23:46:54

Accident All Other

School contacts - 29

10/25/2025 16:13:09

A911

10/25/2025 10:12:43

Parking Violation

10/25/2025 10:00:36

Parking Violation

Call Date/Time Incident Type

10/25/2025 09:53:18

Parking Violation

10/25/2025 08:46:45

Parade Traffic Control

10/24/2025 22:08:15

General Assist

10/24/2025 19:15:17

Suspicious Situation

10/23/2025 22:17:33

General Assist

10/23/2025 09:36:27

Inspections

10/23/2025 09:19:35

Inspections

10/22/2025 23:31:48

General Assist

10/22/2025 10:10:52

Parking Violation

10/21/2025 22:54:02

General Assist

10/21/2025 22:33:18

General Assist

10/21/2025 06:12:19

Inspections

10/21/2025 06:09:14

Inspections

10/20/2025 23:17:21

General Assist

10/20/2025 14:14:46

Uncivil

10/20/2025 14:00:18

General Assist

10/20/2025 12:09:27

General Assist

10/20/2025 01:10:25

General Assist

10/19/2025 11:30:05

PDA

10/19/2025 10:37:48

PDA

10/18/2025 23:16:04

General Assist

10/18/2025 17:43:07

Fraud

10/18/2025 16:07:00

Check Welfare

10/18/2025 13:48:14

Parking Violation

10/31/2025 23:14:32

General Assist

10/31/2025 18:57:55

Suspicious Situation

10/31/2025 17:57:54

Suspicious Situation

10/31/2025 15:10:36

Motorist Assist

10/31/2025 13:49:28

General Assist

10/31/2025 09:04:49

General Assist

10/30/2025 23:30:33

General Assist

10/30/2025 14:39:45

Suspicious Situation

10/29/2025 22:36:35

General Assist

10/28/2025 22:46:42

General Assist

10/28/2025 21:53:14

MDOP-29000

10/28/2025 16:07:31

Death Investigation

10/28/2025 15:24:49

Suspicious Situation

10/27/2025 23:11:50

General Assist

10/27/2025 15:18:14

Odor Investigation

10/27/2025 06:40:29

Alarm

10/26/2025 22:58:14

General Assist

10/26/2025 22:20:13

Suspicious Situation

10/26/2025 20:13:00

911 Welfare - Misdials

10/26/2025 06:37:34

911 Welfare - Misdials

10/26/2025 02:14:31

General Assist

10/18/2025 13:09:08 CONVULSIONS/SEIZURES 10/17/2025 22:07:57

General Assist

10/17/2025 17:43:25

UNCONS/FAINTING

10/17/2025 17:07:06

FALLS

10/17/2025 15:43:02

General Assist

10/17/2025 15:31:27

Parade Traffic Control

10/16/2025 22:25:06

General Assist

10/16/2025 22:05:27

General Assist

10/16/2025 20:25:14

Civil

10/16/2025 09:24:45

General Assist

10/15/2025 22:18:50

General Assist

10/15/2025 22:10:56

General Assist

10/15/2025 13:09:29

Open Door

10/14/2025 21:56:21

General Assist

10/14/2025 13:26:40

Suspicious Situation

10/13/2025 22:00:49

General Assist

10/13/2025 15:18:17

PDA

10/13/2025 12:23:34

Inspections

10/13/2025 00:53:53

Suspicious Situation

10/12/2025 22:30:16

General Assist

10/12/2025 19:05:16

Alarm

10/12/2025 02:34:19

General Assist

10/11/2025 23:35:10

Loud Noise

10/10/2025 22:59:54

Civil

10/10/2025 22:03:24

General Assist

10/10/2025 19:07:11

General Assist

10/10/2025 12:07:17

Parking Violation

10/09/2025 23:28:20

General Assist

10/09/2025 06:50:39

Alarm

10/08/2025 22:26:51

General Assist

10/08/2025 20:19:41

Check Welfare

10/08/2025 11:06:10

General Assist

10/08/2025 10:12:10

General Assist

10/08/2025 09:09:31

Inspections

10/07/2025 22:26:10

General Assist

10/07/2025 22:02:28

General Assist

10/07/2025 13:56:45

Assist Other Agencies

10/06/2025 22:57:12

General Assist

10/05/2025 22:02:33

General Assist

10/05/2025 15:57:15

PDA

10/05/2025 01:52:45

Missing Person

10/04/2025 23:07:25

General Assist

10/04/2025 22:07:30

Assault

10/04/2025 20:14:32

Assault

10/04/2025 18:12:41

Intoxicated Subject

10/04/2025 13:18:47

Found Property

10/04/2025 13:05:55

Trespassing

10/04/2025 05:19:33

Fire Alarm

10/04/2025 00:13:39

General Assist

10/03/2025 19:15:32

Juvenile Delinquent

10/03/2025 18:24:22

Parking Violation

10/03/2025 15:55:45

Parking Violation

10/03/2025 13:45:55

Suspicious Situation

10/03/2025 13:30:53

Suspicious Situation

10/03/2025 11:40:13

Civil

10/03/2025 11:29:00

Inspections

10/03/2025 06:24:20

Found Property

10/03/2025 00:32:39

Traffic Offense

10/02/2025 22:55:46

Loud Noise

10/02/2025 20:59:42

Abandoned Vehicle

10/02/2025 13:35:11

PDA

10/02/2025 02:42:38

General Assist

10/01/2025 11:05:51

Suspicious Situation

10/01/2025 01:00:57

Loud Noise

City of Saugatuck Status Report of Engineering Activities November 5, 2025 General Consultation •

Village Square Court Renovation: Received preliminary scoring and comments from DNR and revised the application to attempt to maximize scoring. Final scoring should be available later this year.

Developed a proposal for inspection of larger culvert crossings and storm sewer outfalls. This work could be completed in phases and areas of concern could be prioritized.

Pavement Markings: 2025 work is complete. 2026 work will take place in the spring. Current contract is 2025-2027.

Assisting with review of water and sewer agreements as needed.

2025 Asphalt Improvements: Milling was completed on November 4 and paving work on November 5. We will be reviewing the work with City staff and the contractor soon, in preparation for closeout.

Assisting with site plan reviews and construction observation for new development and other projects as needed.

EGLE Technical, Managerial and Financial (TMF) Project • •

The project is complete, final documents have been submitted to EGLE and notices have been sent to customers. Assisting staff with answering customer questions. Will be working with City staff on a plan to eliminate remaining unknowns and replace lead/galvanized services by the federal and state deadlines.

Mt. Baldhead Projects • •

AT&T Project Assistance o Providing assistance on an as-needed basis. Restroom Building Replacement o Construction is progressing. Underground work is nearly complete. The building envelope is nearly complete. Site and interior work will be completed in November/December. Observation Platform Replacement o Attended several meetings with area stakeholders and cultural resources specialists to help guide the design. o Timeframe for design and construction is dependent on findings.

Sea Wall and Concrete Repairs • •

The bid opening was held on April 30, however none were received. The DPW will be obtaining quotes for patching stairs at Hoffman & Griffith. The remaining areas are being incorporated as additional work within the Maple Street contract.

Maple Street Improvements • • •

Addressed comments from EGLE on the water system permit and working on addressing follow-up comments. Working on incorporating sea wall repairs and resurfacing Mary Street (Water Street to Butler Street) into the bid documents as separate items of work (outside the Maple Street budget). Depending on timing for permits and final design, we anticipate issuing the project for bids in late 2025 with construction during the 2026 construction season (approximately April to November).

Park Street Improvements – Study Phase •

Park Street between Campbell Road and Mt. Baldhead has no specific non-motorized facility and a number of unique challenges and right-of-way encroachments. The asphalt pavement is deteriorating. A number of development projects have recently been completed or are ongoing along the corridor. A planning phase proposal has been developed to build on prior study work and develop a scope, concept and cost estimate for improvement of the corridor. We are awaiting results of our application to EGLE’s Michigan Coastal Management Program, which was submitted on December 20, 2024 followed by a council resolution on December 23. If funded, the grant would cover up to 50% of the planning cost and an updated proposal will be prepared to align with the funding. EGLE has reached out several times with follow-up questions/clarifications on the application.

City Hall Interior Renovations •

A kickoff meeting/site visit was held. Needs analysis and concepts are underway.