Holland, MI

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review a social district license for Tulip City Golf and discuss holiday music downtown. The board will also receive budget and vacancy reports.

• Tulip City Golf Social District License - 159 S River Ave Ste 230
• Holiday Music Downtown
• DDA and Parking current budget reports
• Vacancy Report

City Council Regular

Principal Shopping District

The Board will discuss recaps of Fall Fest and Trick-or-Treating events and plan for upcoming holiday activities. The meeting includes a decision on the PSD assessment policy specifically relating to hotels.

• Consideration of the PSD Assessment Policy Relating to Hotels
• Discussion of 2027 Sidewalk Sales date
• Discussion of 2027 Downtown Coupon Book
• Review of November Budget and Media reports
• Discussion of Dutch Winterfest use of park

International Relations Commission

Holland Historic District Commission

The Holland Historic District Commission will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for home renovations. The body will also discuss a current commission vacancy.

• Application for a deck at 240 W. 10th Street
• Application for a front porch, windows, and siding at 255 Washington Boulevard
• Application for windows at 339 Washington Boulevard
• Application for windows at 143 W. 11th Street
• Discussion regarding an HDC vacancy

Human Relations Commission

HBPW Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission

City Council Study Session

Downtown Design Review Board

Neighborhood Improvement Committee

Human Relations Commission

City Council Regular

Human Relations Commission

HBPW Board of Directors - Study Session

Holland Historic District Commission

Downtown Development Authority

City Council Regular

International Relations Commission

Principal Shopping District

Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

City Council Study Session

Human Relations Commission

HBPW Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

Neighborhood Improvement Committee

Human Relations Commission

City Council Regular

Human Relations Commission

Downtown Design Review Board

Downtown Development Authority

Holland Historic District Commission

Planning Commission

Downtown Design Review Board

Neighborhood Improvement Committee

Board of Appeals

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Design Review Board

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Design Review Board

City Council Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several city issues. No actions or votes will be taken during this meeting.

• Review of Bike Lane Demos Project
• Review of Capital Improvement Plans at Windmill Island Gardens
• Long Term Financial Forecast Update

HBPW Board of Directors - Study Session

HBPW Board of Directors - Special Meeting

The Holland Board of Public Works will consider the FY 2026 audited financial statements and independent auditor's report from Rehmann. The board will also discuss organizational results, the General Manager's performance-based compensation, and the 2027 meeting schedule.

• FY 2026 Audited Financial Report from Rehmann
• FY 2026 Performance-Based Compensation Determination for the General Manager
• Calendar Year 2027 Board Meetings Schedule
• Meeder Public Funds Investment Strategy Update as of September 30, 2026
• FY 2027 First Quarter Monitoring Reports including insurance claims and energy risk management

Board of Appeals

The City of Holland Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Holland City Hall, 270 S. River Avenue, has been cancelled. Staff cancelled the regular meeting because no applications were received by the September 24, 2026 application deadline. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 3, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled: Board of Appeals, October 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Holland City Hall, 270 S. River Avenue
• Reason: no applications received by the September 24, 2026 deadline
• Cancellation made by Staff
• Next meeting: Thursday, December 3, 2026

Human Relations Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will hear public comment and discuss items related to the Housing Committee.

• Housing Committee discussion

City Council Regular

The City Council will decide on several FY27 business improvement and maintenance assessment rolls for downtown areas. The body will also consider Act 381 Brownfield Plans and amendments for multiple redevelopment projects. Other items include infrastructure bids and grant applications.

• Public hearings for FY27 assessment rolls for Washington Square, Principal Shopping District, Downtown Parking, and Downtown Snowmelt
• Brownfield Plan requests for 166 River Avenue/93 W 7th Street and an amendment for property between 8th and 9th Streets
• Bid award for 7th Street Snowmelt Improvement Project
• Bid award for Technology Services Office, Council Chambers, and Training Room remodel
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate application for 100 W 8th Street

Neighborhood Improvement Committee

The committee will review updates on the 2026 Work Plan, the CDBG Program, and current developments. Members will also discuss strategy prioritization for the Blueprint for Flourishing Neighborhoods and community engagement.

• 2026 Work Plan Update
• CDBG Program Update
• Blueprint for Flourishing Neighborhoods strategy prioritization
• Grand Region Active Transportation Plan Survey
• Tentative City Council Study Session on bike lane demo projects (Oct 28)

South Shore Village BID Board Meeting

The South Shore Village BID Board will meet to discuss the fiscal year 2028 budget, specifically regarding banners. The board will also address a current board vacancy.

• FY28 Budget discussion
• Banners funding
• Board vacancy report

Downtown Design Review Board

Washington Square BID Board Meeting

The Washington Square BID Board will meet to discuss the FY27 budget and receive a special assessment update. The board will also review meeting minutes and hold a period for public comment.

• FY27 Budget discussion
• Special Assessment Update
• Approval of September 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Human Relations Commission

The Commission will vote on the 2027 meeting calendar and elect a Chair and Chair-Elect. Members will discuss strategic plan updates for FY 2027 regarding governance, housing, education, and social justice awards.

• Election of Chair and Chair-Elect
• Vote on 2027 HRC Meeting Calendar
• Approval of September 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY 2027 Strategic Plan updates for housing ordinances and rental conditions
• Planning for Social Justice Awards on January 20, 2027

City Council Study Session

The City Council Study Session scheduled for October 14, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will discuss housing TIF projects and an associated MSA agreement. The body is also considering recommending two Act 381 Brownfield Plans and reimbursement agreements to the City Council.

• Act 381 Brownfield Plan and Reimbursement Agreement for 367 Country Club Road (Country Club One, LLC)
• Act 381 Brownfield Plan and Reimbursement Agreement for Kensington West development (Michigan Housing Partnership, LLC)
• Discussion of Housing TIF Projects and associated MSA Agreement

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss snowmelt and parking assessments. The agenda also includes a resolution to schedule a public hearing for the FY 2027 Downtown Snowmelt Operations Special Assessment.

• Discussion of snowmelt assessment
• Discussion of parking assessment
• Resolution to schedule a public hearing on October 21, 2026, for the Downtown Snowmelt Operations Special Assessment - FY 2027

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on a potential rezone for 318/316 W 48th Ave. The regular meeting includes public hearings for several development projects and land use requests.

• 740 College Avenue: Proposed 60-unit, 54,000 +/- sq ft building
• 875 E 24th Street: Site Plan Amendment for 28 independent living cottage units
• 680 Washington Avenue: Addition of two 320 sq ft buildings
• 750 E 40th Street: Special Land Use request for a church/religious assembly
• 367 Country Club Road: Site plan approval extension for 120 residential units

Neighborhood Improvement Committee

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission Education Committee is meeting to discuss supporting Holland Public Schools. The committee intends to celebrate achievements and learn about challenges facing the schools.

• Discussion of goals to support Holland Public Schools

HBPW Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Public Works will consider several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Key discussions include a private lead service line replacement program and a combined property/liability insurance program.

• Private Lead Service Line Replacement Program engineering services contract with Abonmarche
• Combined Property/Liability Insurance Program for the City of Holland/HBPW (Nov 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2027)
• Electric Distribution Easement for Beechwood Reformed Church
• Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) offroad forklift replacement budget amendment
• Southside and Scenic Shores Pump Stations engineering contract amendment

City Council Regular

Holland City Council meets October 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 270 S. River Avenue. The agenda includes setting public hearings on Brownfield plan amendments for properties between 8th and 9th Streets between River and Pine Avenues and for 166 River Avenue and 93 W 7th Street, plus a public hearing on establishing an Industrial Development District at 1659 M-40, 4416 52nd Street, 933 Interchange Drive, and 931 Interchange Drive. Council will also consider FY27 assessment resolutions of necessity for the Washington Square BID, Principal Shopping District, Downtown Parking Operations and Maintenance, and Downtown Snowmelt, each scheduling a final assessment hearing for October 21, 2026. A large consent agenda covers routine items such as minutes, claims, a street tree planting bid award, and several sponsorship, license, and entertainment agreements; the agenda lists no dollar amounts.

• Public hearing on establishing an Industrial Development District at 1659 M-40, 4416 52nd Street, 933 Interchange Drive, and 931 Interchange Drive
• Set public hearing on Brownfield plan amendment for Geenen DeKock Properties LLC, West 8th Development LLC and GDP Properties LLC, property between 8th and 9th Streets between River and Pine Avenues
• Set public hearing on Act 381 Brownfield plan for JKDL RE, LLC at 166 River Avenue and 93 W 7th Street
• FY27 resolutions of necessity for Washington Square BID, Principal Shopping District, Downtown Parking Operations and Maintenance, and Downtown Snowmelt assessments, with final assessment hearings set for October 21, 2026
• Consent agenda includes awarding the bid for the 2026 Street Tree Planting Project, Holland Ice Park sponsorship contracts, an Imagination Library agreement with the Allegan County Community Foundation, and revocable license agreements at 210 S. River Avenue, 100 W. 8th Street, and 769 South Shore Drive

Holland Historic District Commission

The Holland Historic District Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Training Room at City Hall, 270 S. River Avenue. The commission will consider eight Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes to homes in the historic district, plus one Notice to Proceed for a garage demolition at 84 W. 14th Street that is scheduled as a public hearing. Members will also approve minutes from the September 1, 2026 meeting and hear a staff report on parliamentary procedures training.

• Public hearing on a Notice to Proceed application to demolish a garage at 84 W. 14th Street (Lama Al-Shohaty, designer, for owners Brent and Karen Rowe)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a deck at 240 W. 10th Street (Lynn Wildt, contractor, for owner Adrian Lai)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a garage at 12 W. 12th Street (owner Gunnar Bracelly)
• Certificates of Appropriateness for a garage door at 65 W. 14th Street, siding at 69 W. 13th Street, and an ADU at 129 W. 12th Street
• Administrative approval for a rear step entry replacement at 215 W. 9th Street

Parks and Recreation Commission

The City of Holland Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to meet October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Parks & Cemetery Office conference room. The agenda lists discussion items including a Holland Hospital collaboration in the Cemetery, a Summer Ice Park recap and start up, a tulip planting cooler tour, and a Recreation Center update. The agenda is largely a list of topics with no dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances attached, and no decisions are recorded in the document. Staff updates and upcoming events are also listed.

• New business: Holland Hospital collaboration in Cemetery
• New business: Summer Ice Park recap and start up
• New business: Tulip Planting - tour of cooler
• Old business: Recreation Center update
• Upcoming events: Not so Spooky Bash Oct. 24, 11am-3pm at Ice Park; November Knockout Volleyball Tournament Nov. 21 (location TBD); Holidays at the Farm Dec. 10/11, 5:30pm-8:30pm at VR Farm

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority meets Oct. 6, 2026 at 4pm at Holland City Hall to consider its August 4, 2026 minutes, hear a City Manager update, and receive reports on vacancies, the DDA budget, the parking budget, and the Downtown Review Board. Under other business, the board will review and discuss The Vault Holland project at 36E 8th Street and get a solid waste update. The agenda is largely procedural; no votes or dollar amounts are listed for this meeting.

• Project review and discussion: The Vault Holland, 36E 8th Street
• Solid Waste Update
• Consideration of the August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Reports: Vacancy Report, DDA Current Budget, Parking Current Budget, DRB Report
• Public comment allowed, limited to five minutes per speaker

Principal Shopping District

The Principal Shopping District Board of Directors meets Oct. 1, 2026 at 8:00 am at Holland Civic Center Place. The board will consider approving September meeting minutes and take action on an amended FY27 budget. Discussion items include Fall Fest, Trick-or-Treating, an Art. Downtown. Event, and Restaurant Week survey results. The agenda also lists October budget and media reports as board items for review.

• Action item: consideration of amended FY27 budget
• Discussion: Fall Fest
• Discussion: Trick-or-Treating
• Discussion: Art. Downtown. Event
• Discussion: Restaurant Week survey results

International Relations Commission

This is the agenda for the Holland International Relations Commission meeting on October 1, 2026. The commission is set to vote on approving the August 6, 2026 meeting minutes and on proposed 2027 meeting dates. It will also hear updates on the 2027 strategic goals, the Reel Time Film Series, the International Festival of Holland, and a Global Trivia Night. The agenda notes that the September 10, 2026 meeting had no quorum.

• Vote to approve the August 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Vote on proposed 2027 meeting dates
• Reel Time Film Series tentative dates: March 2, 9, and 16, 2027
• International Festival of Holland: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Holland Civic Center Place
• International Student Welcome Reception: October 8, 2026, City Hall 2nd Floor Atrium, 3-5 p.m.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Holland Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meets Sept. 30, 2026, to consider recommending two brownfield plans to the Holland City Council. One would amend the plan for property between 8th and 9th Streets between River and Pine Avenues for Geenen DeKock Properties LLC, West 8th Development LLC and GDP Properties LLC. The other is an Act 381 brownfield plan for JKDL RE, LLC at 166 River Avenue and 93 W 7th St. Both items also involve associated Brownfield Reimbursement Agreements, subject to form by the City Attorney; the agenda lists no dollar amounts.

• Brownfield Plan Amendment for Geenen DeKock Properties LLC, West 8th Development LLC and GDP Properties LLC — property between 8th and 9th Streets between River and Pine Avenues (action)
• Act 381 Brownfield Plan for JKDL RE, LLC — 166 River Avenue and 93 W 7th St (action)
• Associated Brownfield Reimbursement Agreements for both items, subject to form by the City Attorney
• Approval of meeting minutes of August 26, 2026
• Next meeting date proposed: Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 a.m.

HBPW Board of Directors - Study Session

The Holland Board of Public Works Board of Directors holds a study session on September 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at 625 Hastings Avenue. The agenda lists three study items: Board Self-Evaluation 2026 Results, Strategic Plan 2027 - Early Steps, and a Health Insurance Update. No decisions, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings appear on the agenda; it is a discussion-only session with time for audience comments.

• Study item: Board Self-Evaluation 2026 Results
• Study item: Strategic Plan 2027 - Early Steps
• Study item: Health Insurance Update
• Communications from the Audience, with a five-minute speaking limit per person
• No action items, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts listed on the agenda

Board of Appeals

The Holland Board of Appeals will hold a study session and regular meeting to consider one new business item: a variance request from Kurt Dykema to place a new sauna in the side yard at 546 Bayview Dr with a 2'6" setback where a 3-foot setback is required. The board may approve, deny, or grant partial relief, including a special exception in lieu of a variance. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of the August 27, 2026 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for October 22, 2026 if applications are received.

• Variance request by Kurt Dykema for a sauna at 546 Bayview Dr, seeking a 2'6" side-yard setback instead of the required 3 feet (case 26.09Z)
• Public comment period limited to five minutes for items not on the agenda
• Approval of draft minutes from the August 27, 2026 meeting
• Next meeting tentatively set for October 22, 2026, if applications are received

City Council Study Session

The City Council study session scheduled for September 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or voted on. The next regular City Council meeting is set for October 7, 2026, and the next study session for October 14, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting: October 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
• Next study session: October 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Downtown Design Review Board

The Downtown Design Review Board is meeting to consider a sign application from Mariners Market at 82 W. 8th Street, with two design options for a projecting sign. The agenda also includes public comment and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Mariners Market sign application - 82 W. 8th Street
• Option A: aluminum pan sign with applied vinyl, 3" deep, 6 SF, 36" projection
• Option B: custom fabricated double-sided cabinet with lexan face, 4" deep, 3.6 SF, 36" projection
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per speaker

Washington Square BID Board Meeting

The Washington Square Business Improvement District (BID) Board will conduct officer elections and discuss budget planning for upcoming tax levies. The meeting also includes a review of bylaws and an update on the special assessment.

• Officer elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer
• Bylaw review including new treasurer position and absentee policy
• Budget planning brainstorm regarding tax levy funds
• Special Assessment update
• Review of FY27 Budget