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 of the 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 & Updates

DRAFT Parks & Recreation Plan

The City of Coopersville and MC Smith & Associates are drafting an update to the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. You may review the Draft Parks and Recreation Plan here. A public hearing will be scheduled in the future for public comment on the plan. Questions about the plan can be directed to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or Rec Director by contacting City Hall or emailing info@cityofcoopersville.com. 

New 'Drive Up' Drop Box

A new secure 'drive up' drop box has been installed at City Hall directly in front of the main entrance on Danforth. The secure drop box can be used 24/7 to drop off absentee ballots, ballot applications, utility bills, property tax payments and/or various permit applications. City staff checks the box several times per day to ensure quick collection of all materials.
 
We encourage all residents to use the drop box whenever possible.  

Hydrant Maintenance

Over the next couple of weeks, city workers will be conducting our annual hydrant maintenance. If you see water flowing down the street know that this is important maintenance being done to ensure all hydrants are working properly and are available to protect our residents and property during a fire emergency.

Pay Your Utility Bill Online

The City of Coopersville has partnered with G2G Cloud Solutions to accept credit card payments online and in person for water bills and property taxes. G2G Cloud Solutions, the service provider, does charge a fee for this service. Click here to access the fee list. If you would like pay either of these bills by credit card or e-check, click the appropriate button below. 

Ottawa County CoVid-19 Resources

All of us are impacted by the current social distancing recommended by local, state and federal health officials. This is having various levels of impact on individuals throughout our community. If you’re in a position to help others by volunteering, making donations and things of that nature www.careottawacounty.com is a great place to start. There’s also a section of the site with information for individuals who might need assistance as well as other resources. The website will be updated regularly to provide information and resources as they become available.

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.

Know What's Below Before You Dig! Be smart and contact MISSDIG 811 before you dig. Learn more about MISS DIG 811 or visit their website for more information.

Upcoming Meetings

Yearly Schedule of Board Meetings

City Council:
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM and will be held via GoToMeeting.
Downtown Development Authority:
Click here for the DDA's website. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 5:15 PM.
Planning Commission
The next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM at City Hall has been CANCELLED due to a lack of agenda items.

Coopersville Codified Ordinances

Click above for the the City's Codified Ordinances.

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.

Go Green

Go Paperless
Help save natural resources and sign up for paperless utility bills. We'll send your water/sewer bill by e-mail. Sign up today. Download and complete the form and return to City Hall.
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CoVid-19 Data, Ottawa County

For the most up-to-date information and statistics on CoVid-19 in Ottawa County, please visit Ottawa County Public Health's website. Public Health updates this site and data daily. It also provides information on what to do if you think you may have been exposed to CoVid-19.

Seniors/Vulnerable Populations Assistance

If you are a senior citizen or a member of a vulnerable population and are looking for food assistance at this time, please call 211. The Ottawa County United Way can connect you with the resources that best fit your situation.

Are you properly disposing of your medications?

Did you know City Hall is a permanent medication drop off location? Click here for more information.

Planning a Special Event in the City?

Special events such as carnivals, 5K/marathons, parades, etc. requires a 'Special Events Permit'. Submittal of the permit 30 calendar days in advance is encouraged. Download a copy of the permit above, and/or contact the City Clerk at 616-997-9731 for questions.

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 Financial Report 

2020 Financial Statements
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2020-2021 Budget

Retirement Report
2020-2021 Budget
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Annual Retirement Report
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