Welcome!  

If you are looking for a great place to live, start a business, work or play, Coopersville, Michigan is the place for you. Conveniently located between Grand Rapids and Muskegon, Coopersville is just off I-96 via Exit 16 or Exit 19. Coopersville offers the best of all worlds. 

You will be impressed with our lovely, renovated historic downtown, our fast-growing Randall Street business district, expanding commercial and industrial parks, as well as new residential building taking place in the newest subdivisions. 
Coopersville functions under a Council/Manager government. With this system, the City Council acts as the legislative and policy-making voice ofthe city. It is an elected body, with the Mayor and Council members chosen by the voters. The City Council appoints a City Manager, who serves as the city's chief administrator.​

News & Events

Hydrant Maintenance

If you notice water flowing down the street, or see city workers near hydrants, they are most likely taking care of our public water system. Turning water valves and flushing hydrants may loosen rust within the water lines and may also cause some cloudiness to your water. You should be able to clear this by letting your water run for a short period of time.

Upcoming Street Projects

Beginning September 20 the following streets will be milled and paved:
  • Walter Street
  • West Street
  • Skeels Street

​Ann Street will include patch work, repair of sub base and underdrain installation.

We will do our best to keep one lane open for traffic but there may be some temporary closures. All work will be complete by September 24.

Fall Clean Up

Fall clean up is scheduled for Friday, October 7. Republic Services will be picking up and disposing of unwanted items that can be carried by two men. This is for city residents only; this is not for commercial or industrial neighbors. This also does not include residents of Timberline Estates or the Meadow Green Condominiums. Items that will NOT be picked up are:
  • automobile parts and especially NO TIRES;
  • hazardous chemicals or liquids;
  • building materials or paint;
  • railroad ties or concrete;
  • grass clippings, large branches or yard waste materials

Community Events

Planning a community event in the city? Even if the city is not involved in the event, the city needs to be notified that the event will be taking place. Proof of liability insurance coverage is required to be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the event taking place. Contact the City Clerk at 616-997-9731 for more information.

Building or Renovating?

Have questions about what projects require what permits? Check out our FAQ's before starting any projects. We encourage you to contact City Hall if you are unsure of the process. Just because the project may not require a specific permit, it most likely requires Zoning approval.

Seeking Election Workers

​The City is in need election workers for the upcoming general elections on
​August 2 and November 8. These are paid positions, meals included on election days, and paid training as well. Contact Kim Borgman at City Hall to find out more information: 616-997-9731.

Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan

The City of Coopersville recognizes its responsbility to provide fairness and equity in all of its programs, services, and activities, and that it must abide by and enforce federal and state civil rights legislation. Click to view the City of Coopersville's Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan.

Upcoming Meetings

City Council:
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. View Monday's agenda.
Downtown Development Authority:
Click here for the DDA's website. The next regularly scheduled DDA meeting is Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 5:15 PM. in the Council Chambers.
Planning Commission:
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 19, 2016 has been RESCHEDULED for Monday, September 26, 2016 at 6:00 PM. in the Council Chambers.

Calendar of Events

Looking for something fun to do? View the annual events calendar.

City Ordinances

The City's Codified Ordinances can be found here: 

Additional passed ordinances below

These ordinances listed below were approved by the Coopersville City Council in 2016 but are not yet codified, therefore do not yet appear on Municode's "Coopersville Codified Ordinances" site accessed above.
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County of Ottawa
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office Hours: 9 A.M. through 4 P.M. Monday, Tuesday and Friday
             Phone: (616) 393-8387 or
             (616) 393-VETS

Volunteers needed to serve on City Boards and Commissions:

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
The Zoning Board of Appeals authorizes use in a zoning district in which it is not otherwise permitted, provided it is clearly shown that the land cannot be utilized for a zoned use. The board is empowered to act on matters where the zoning ordinance provides for administrative review, interpretation, exception or special approval permit, and to author a variance. 

1 vacancy
Term: Three years
Meetings: As requested

Alternate Member:  1 Vacancy
​BOARD OF REVIEW:
The Board of Review shall review property assessments as set by the City Assessor and hear appeals by individual property owners; then reduce, adds to or denies said appeal. 
 
Alternate Member: 1 Vacancy 
Meets three times per year - March, July & December
If you have an interest in volunteering for any of these vacancies, please contact Kim Borgman, City Clerk. Download application below.
Boards & Commission Application
File Size: 117 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Financial

Citizens Guide to Finance: The City of Coopersville has chosen to utilize the Citizens Guide that BS&A Software has developed. The information was gathered using the same F‐65 reports that were used to develop the templates created by the State. BS&A Software is web-hosting this information for your review, we encourage you to visit their web site to take a look at it. The Citizen's Guide, Dashboard, Debt Service Report, and the Projected Budget Report can be found by clicking the links.

City Annual Financial Report 

Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget
2015 Audit Financial Stmnt.
File Size: 749 kb
File Type: pdf
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FY' 2016-2017 Budget
File Size: 1894 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
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