City of Coopersville

The meeting covered updates from the Ottawa County Commissioner regarding county finances, TIF grants, a national award received, Community Mental Health, the selection of a new County Administrator, and concerns about Public Act 233. The council addressed citizen input, approved the consent agenda items including the Fund Balance Report and first quarter financials, and discussed a proposed amendment regarding meter locations, setting a public hearing for December. The 2026 Community Parks and Recreation Plan was reviewed, with a public hearing scheduled for December. Actions taken included the approval of the Master Contract to join the Muskegon County Wastewater System, the approval of Civic Plus Archiving and Monitoring Services, a decision to manage social media commenting settings on Facebook pages, and the approval for the installation of blinking red traffic lights at Randall Street/64th Avenue. The initial session concluded with recognition for the outgoing Mayor Bush. Following a recess for the installation of new members, including the new Mayor Brian Mooney, the council adopted the 2026 City Board Meeting Schedule and approved appointments for various boards, including the Fire Authority Board, DDA Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Recreation Board. The City Manager also provided updates on funding for the Main Street Bridge replacement and upcoming SOS Mobile Office dates.

The City Council meeting included the presentation of a Proclamation honoring Eagle Scout Candidate Isaac Emery for his project installing two new flagpoles at Veterans Park. Representatives from Fairlife provided a presentation on community involvement initiatives. Two public hearings were held: one regarding a proposed amendment to Section 1040.10 concerning the mandatory installation of radio-read water meters, and another concerning the 2026 Community Parks and Recreation Plan. During citizen input, a request was made for a cost analysis on vacuuming leaves and clearing snow from city sidewalks. Action items included approving the water meter amendment (with one dissent), approving the 2026 Community Parks and Recreation Plan, approving the Asset Test/Poverty Exemption Policy for 2026, and approving appointments/reappointments to the Board of Review, Fire Authority Board, and Senior Recreation Advisory Board. Council also approved funding for preliminary design services for the Phase #1 Water System Improvements (68th Avenue Transmission Main), which Fairlife will reimburse, and approved funding for a Water Rate Study.

The meeting included a public hearing concerning the request to rezone property at 151 N. 68th Avenue from I-1 Light Industrial to I-2 Heavy Industrial. A resident requested considerations such as undisturbed trees, a berm, and no light shining into her home adjacent to the property. The Commission recommended approval of this rezone request to the City Council. Additionally, the Commission reviewed the preliminary site plan for Fairlife at 999 W. Randall St., approving it conditionally, requiring corrections to external elevations to meet ordinance requirements and detailed site plan revisions. The site plan for MacAllister Machinery at 151 N. 68th Avenue was conditionally approved, contingent upon the City Council's approval of the rezone request, and mandated several permit and review completions prior to construction.

The meeting included a presentation of the city audit as of June 30, 2025, and an update from the Coopersville Area District Library. Residents provided input on the designation of 561 John Street as a city park and concerns about smart meters. The council discussed and acted on a request to rezone 151 N 68th Avenue, a SERFM Emergency Storage Pond Maintenance and Operations Agreement, and a lease agreement for emergency storage ponds with Muskegon County. They also addressed repairs to City Hall dormers, consideration for a sewer bond payoff, and a water meter replacement project. Furthermore, they discussed a water system preliminary engineering project, an update to the 2026 Community Parks and Recreation Plan, and the potential formation of a Historic Museum Advisory Board. The council also received and filed the city audit, discussed a four-way stop signing, and authorized Consumers Energy to install streetlights.

The meeting included a proclamation for Ross Conran's service to the community and an investor update from Lakeshore Advantage. Public hearings were held regarding sewer use and industrial pretreatment ordinances. Discussions covered a potential city park, sidewalk construction and repair, a membership renewal with Lakeshore Advantage, a street reconstruction project, and engineering assistance for a Wastewater Treatment Plant closure. The City Manager reported on various topics, including the Secretary of State Mobile Unit, an Eagle Scout project, and updates to the Master Plan.