East Grand Rapids
Upcoming
City Commission
The East Grand Rapids City Commission will vote on several routine and capital items, including board appointments, a winter road salt contract, and a school services agreement. Commissioners will also approve the conceptual plan for Waterfront Park Phase II and provide feedback on middle school athletics pricing. The meeting includes standard consent agenda items and a closed session for collective bargaining updates.
- Approve Waterfront Park Phase II conceptual plan and authorize final design efforts.
- Renew winter road salt contract with Compass Minerals at $78.41 per ton through KCRC.
- Approve one-year vertical alignment contract with East Grand Rapids Public Schools for $50,000.
- Consider Mayor’s recommendations for appointments to the Planning, Zoning, Parks, and Library boards.
- Review feedback on three pricing options for Middle School athletics programs.
Last 30 days
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a work session to evaluate current and future parking needs within Gaslight Village. The discussion will utilize 2025 parking study data and a 'polarity management' exercise to balance the trade-offs between parking abundance and scarcity.
- Review of Combined Parking Study 2025 data
- Analysis of parking utilization in Gaslight Village
- Discussion on the impact of removing Lots 14 and 15 during high school construction
- Evaluation of public, school, and private parking capacity
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing community feedback and conceptual designs for the Waterfront Park Phase II improvement project. The body is discussing wetland restoration, educational areas, and parking expansions. The meeting also includes a review of the special event calendar.
- Waterfront Park Phase II conceptual plan feedback
- Review of 2026 Special Event Calendar
- Abonmarche consultant contract for wetland restoration
- Discussion of community engagement survey results for park amenities