Scott Kierzek, SPS Community Recreation

Saugatuck Public Schools Community Recreation Directors Report October, 2025 Current Advisory Board Members: Anthony Grech – SPS Administrator Andy Diaz – SPS Coaching Staff Kelly Roche – City of Saugatuck Neil Seabert – City of Douglas Ashley Little Rea – Saugatuck Twp. TBA– Laketown Twp. Spring / Summer 2025

Little League (March – June): DES Gym, Beery Field, Shultz Park, SHS Softball Field and DES High School Field Start Smart – 14 participants Tee Ball - 43 Girls Minor 1 =30 participants Girls Minor 2=14 participants Girls Majors = 13 participants Girls Middle School= 4 participants (Holland Rec) Boys Minor 1 = 27 participants Boys Minor 2 = 24 participants Boys Majors = 21 participants Boys Middle School = 23 participants Total 213

Summer Youth SHS Sports Camps (JuneAugust): SHS Gym & SHS Stadium Boys Basketball = 23 participants Girls Basketball = 20 participants Track = 71 participants Soccer = Youth Camp 59 participants Volleyball = Youth Camp 29 participants Football = 30 Total = 232

Swimming Lessons (June-August): Safe Harbor Tower Marina Kerri Prince Instructor Three Levels/Three Sessions Session 1 = 16 participants Session 2 = 17 participants Session 3 = 14 participants Total = 44

Tennis Lessons (July): SHS Tennis Courts Three Levels/One Session = 26 participants Instructors Julie Sowa, Karrisa Moerler and Kip Klinge

SMS Summer Volleyball (July & August): SMS Gym Girls 7/8 Grade = 20 players Lakeshore League with Holland, West Ottawa and Fennville

Lakeshore Track Meet (July): Zeeland Stadium Grades 3-8 = 175+ Regional athletes Saugatuck = 18 participants

Adult Outdoor Fitness Classes (June-August): Beery Field Adults = 25 participants Free classes sponsored by Blue Star Gym Instructor Kathlyn Norman

Pickleball Youth Camp (August): Schultz Park Partner with the Saugatuck/Douglas Pickleball Club Ages 10 – 14 = 25 participants (with waiting list)

Pickleball (April – November): Schultz Park Courts at Schultz Park are still getting a lot of use Saugatuck/Douglas Pickleball Club Comm Rec helped fund the resurfacing of the courts/ Spring 2023

Fall 2025 • • • • •

Rocket Football (August – October): Beery Field, SHS Softball Field & SHS Stadium Flag football plays in our Lakeshore League and Tackle is in the SWM 8 man league. Boys K-2 Flag Football = 11 players Boys Flag 3/4 = 26 players Boys Tackle 5/6 = 13 players Total = 50

Soccer (August – October): Schultz Park & SHS Stadium Under 6 years old Coed= 37 players Under 8 years old Coed = 49 players Under 10 years old Girls = 28 players Under 10 years old Boys = 22 players Under 12 years old Girls = 24 players Under 12 years old Boys = 18 players Total = 178

Cheerleading (August – October): SHS Stadium 3-6 grade = 23 participants

Volleyball Grades 5th/6th (October - November): DES Gym & SHS Gyms Girls Play in the Lakeshore Volleyball League Grades 5th & 6th = 39 participants

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Youth Basketball (November – February): DES Gym, SMS Gym, SHS Gym Start Smart – 12 participants K-2 =61 participants 3-4 Girls=17 participants 3-4 Boys= 18 participants 5-6 Girls= 17 participants 5-6 Boys= 30 participants 7-8 Girls= 14 participants 7-8 Boys= 20 participants Total = 177

Hiking Club (All year): Local hiking trails Monday mornings – Frank Lamb = 30+ Participants Open Enrollment – FREE They have added several more hikes during the week

Adult Basketball (November – March): SHS Gym 10 – 25 participants nightly Sunday nights $3 per night or $25 for season for non-residents

Ski Club: (December – March): Timber Ridge Ski Area I work with Timber Ridge Ski Resorts to provide discounted rates for skiing and snowboarding All ages = 26 participants Maybe looking at Bittersweet again for 2026? Still not as good of a value as in the past. Very expensive and inconvienent. Boys High School Volleyball (November – May): DES Gym & SHS Gym Boys 9-12 Grade = 1 team / 11 players Third year as a club sport Conference Champions 2024

SPS Community Recreation Needs Full Size Soccer Field (2 acres) Full Size Football Field (2 acres) Recreation Center – Indoor Pickleball, Basketball, Soccer, Track etc. Marketing - How does Community Recreation promote its programs? Facebook: Saugatuck Recreation Twitter: Saugatuck Recreation Instagram: SPS Recreation Website: saugatuckps.com (community recreation) Saugatuck Recreation Blue Sombrero Online Store. Registration forms are sent home with every student at SPS. Registration forms are also located at every SPS office. FlyersPromotional flyers are put up at each school. Info is sent out via email to every parent through the bi-weekly DES Newsletter. Announcements are made at schools when deadlines are drawing near. DES Marquee: Using the school alert system, we can notify past participants of upcoming registration deadlines. Community Updates 5 Year Parks and Recreation Plan (complete) Saugatuck Douglas Laketown Twp. Saugatuck Twp. SPS Athletics

Scholarships (Grant Rogers Burd Fund) Sport Gender Basketball Boys/Girls 10 scholarships out of 177 @$48

Age 3-16 years old

Amount $480.00

Little League 26 scholarships out of 214 @ $48

Boys/Girls

3-16 years old

$1248.00

Summer Camps & Lessons 2 scholarships out of 257 @$23

Boys/Girls

3-16 years old

$46.00

Soccer 4 scholarships out of 178 @$48

Boys/Girls

3-16 years old

$192.00

Volleyball 4 scholarships out of 70 @$48

Boys/Girls

11-14 years old

$192.00

Swimming Lessons 5 scholarships out of 44 @$63

Boys/Girls

3-16 years old

$315.00

Football 2 scholarships out of 50 @ $63

Boys/Girls

3-16 years old

$126.00

TOTAL

$2599.00

October 27, 2025 To: Saugatuck City council I am here to express my deep concern regarding the recent changes to the Chapter 99.5 zoning ordinance and the spirit behind its enforcement. While I understand the city's intent to enforce caps I believe the current penalties and enforcement mechanisms outlined in the revised ordinance are not only disproportionate, but they fail to align with the city’s values of fairness, reasonableness, and community well-being. The consequences outlined in this ordinance do not reflect the true spirit of what Saugatuck stands for—namely, fostering a cooperative, supportive, and fair environment for both its full time and part time residents. The penalty of an immediate suspension for a clerical error is excessive, harsh and severe and fails to consider the fact these rental owners have been good law abiding citizens without ever an issue for over a decade. It is my firm belief that a more thoughtful and balanced approach would be more in line with both the letter and the spirit of the law, preventing undue hardship while still achieving the intended goals of the ordinance. I see current political campaigns throughout our city using the word reasonable, what is reasonable about a death sentence for an administration error? When asking other tourist towns such as Traverse City about their policies and sharing with them the consequences we are facing the first thing out of his mouth was “well I can tell you we certainly wouldn’t be throwing the book at them.” Last week I emailed your director of planning & zoning and asked for a list of all properties that have been revoked or terminated since the amendment and he sent me a list that did NOT include the property we represent that’s in question. So I asked 2nd time and he confirmed. So what is this, a clerical error?? What are your consequences? Termination? I strongly urge council to reconsider the scale of penalties and take into account a more reasonable set of consequences. The current language is alienating and disproportionately impacting law-abiding citizens and local businesses, and is creating unnecessary tensions between the community and city officials. Rather than resorting to the termination of an existing rental license, I suggest considering alternative strategies, such as fine or 3 strike policies like the rental violations you already have in place. I would also like to stress that should this issue not be addressed in a fair and balanced manner, we have no choice but to explore all available legal avenues to protect my rights and the rights of others who are affected by this ordinance. However, it is my sincere hope that litigation will not be necessary. I firmly believe that a solution based on dialogue, reason, and compromise is far more in line with the values this council claims to uphold. I’m not here to undermine the intent of this ordinance, but to ensure that its implementation is just and reasonable for all residents and businesses affected. I ask council to carefully consider the broader implications of these changes and work with the community to ensure that the ordinance reflects a true balance between enforcement and fairness. The punishment does not fit the crime. I look forward to your response and hope that we can find a solution that respects the rights of all residents while still achieving the intended objectives of the ordinance. Sincerely, Kevin Tringali Bella Vita Vacation Rentals