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 AND EVENTSSpring Clean Up - May 2, 2014
Unwanted items that can be carried by two men will be picked
up. This is for city residents only; this is not for our 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. For more specific questions, call Allied Waste/Republic Services at 1(877) 698-7274. Spring Weight Restrictions are in effect!
The
Ottawa County Road Commission gives notice that effective 6:00 A.M., Monday,
March 10, 2014 – Spring Weight Restrictions will be in effect and strictly
enforced on all county roads under their jurisdiction.
PUBLIC NOTICE - Mailbox Damage
If a mailbox is damaged by City of Coopersville snow equipment during winter snow plowing, the property owner may receive a new standard mailbox and/or a 4" x 4" wood post. (Section 1066.01 - Injury to Mailboxes Coopersville Codified Ordinances.) Property owners may call Coopersville City Hall at (616) 997-9731 to notify the city of such damage and in response; a city employee will (when available) visit the property to note and verify the damage. Upon determination of the damage being a result of city snow equipment, the property owner will be directed to contact the DPW (Department of Public Works) Supervisor to pick up a new standard mailbox and/or single 4" x 4" post. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and the City of Coopersville is looking forward to providing this service to those property owners who have had damage, please contact City Hall with any questions.
FINANCIALCitizens 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 itizen's Guide , Dashboard , Debt Service Report , and the Projected Budget Report can be found by clicking the links.
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Upcoming Meetings
Schedule of Meetings - 2014
City Council Meeting: The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, April 28, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Click here for the most recent agenda. Downtown Development Authority:
The next regularly scheduled DDA meeting is May 13, 2014 at 5:15 P.M. Click here for the DDA's website. Planning Commission: The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting is Monday, April 21, 2014 at 6:00 P.M.
City OrdinancesThe City's Codified Ordinances can be found here:
Additional passed ordinances belowThese ordinances listed below were approved by the Coopersville City Council in 2013 and 2014 but are not yet codified, therefore do not yet appear on Municode's "Coopersville Codified Ordinances" site accessed above.
No. 449 Fire Protection Ordinance No. 450 Medical Marihuana/Marijuana Dispensary Ordinance No. 451 Updated Sign Ordinance No. 452 Amend Sewer Use and Pretreatment Ordinance No. 453 Repeal Obsolete Sections Ordinance No. 454 Amend 1286.03 Application Procedure Ordinance No. 455 Cemetery Authority Ordinance No. 456 Amendment to 1250 Recreational Equipment No. 457 Vehicles for Sale No. 458 Recreational Equipment Added Penalty No. 459 §1242.07 Amendment Petition Procedure No. 460 Amendment to 1284.06 Site Plan Review - Submittal and Approval Planning Commissioner SoughtThere is an opening on the city's Planning Commission for someone who is interested in helping promote innovative planning and development strategies for the city. Planning Commissioners must reflect the wishes of the city's residents (not any special interests!) and advocate for controlled, reasonable growth while protecting residential neighborhoods from predatory development. Can you support and encourage projects that won't negatively impact the city and champion development that will improve quality of life? The Commission is the place for you! It is one of the city's most important boards. Its members are responsible for all new private development in the city. The Commission provides a philosophical direction for overall development. It can suggest modifications, reject or approve projects brought before it. Please contact Mayor Rodney C.Lloyd at rlloydfam@msn.com and put "Planning Commission opening" as the subject line. Thank you!
Tree Seedling SaleThe Ottawa Conservation District offers their semi-annual low cost tree seedling sale next spring. The actual sale date will be a Saturday in the latter half of April, 2014.
Most are favorite native Michigan species, with white pine, American chestnut and lilac and new items like American mountain ash and nannyberry. Consider our fundraising sale as you plan your reforestation plantings, windbreaks, wildlife habitat projects, and general landscape improvements Visit www.ottawacd.org, click on the “contact us” tab and click the “sign up for our newsletter” button and when the spring order form is ready, you will receive it right in your inbox! If you have any questions regarding the seedling sale or anything else about the Ottawa Conservation District, please contact Becky Huttenga at becky.huttenga@macd.org or 616.846.8770x5. |
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RECREATION
Adult Softball Info and Registration
Registration starts April 7, 2014 for the upcoming season of adult softball leagues. Here are the forms you will need:
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Also, here is a link to register online: http://www.stadiumroar.com/coopersvillerecreation
Thank you to all our sponsors and participants!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
Become an active and avid supporter of Coopersville Recreation by allowing us to showcase your business. Opportunities exist on all levels and in all sports, from sponsoring a 4-5 year-olds Flag Football team to a full-fledged field sponsorship package with banners in the outfields. The Coopersville Recreation Department is now seeking sponsors for its Spring, Summer and Fall sports. If you are interested in sponsoring a team or learning about potential partnerships within City Recreation, please contact Matt McKinnon at his office at (616) 997-2123 or via email at recreation@cityofcoopersville.com. Tax deductible sponsorship packages are available and start at $50.00.
Become an active and avid supporter of Coopersville Recreation by allowing us to showcase your business. Opportunities exist on all levels and in all sports, from sponsoring a 4-5 year-olds Flag Football team to a full-fledged field sponsorship package with banners in the outfields. The Coopersville Recreation Department is now seeking sponsors for its Spring, Summer and Fall sports. If you are interested in sponsoring a team or learning about potential partnerships within City Recreation, please contact Matt McKinnon at his office at (616) 997-2123 or via email at recreation@cityofcoopersville.com. Tax deductible sponsorship packages are available and start at $50.00.
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In-line Skating & Open HockeyThe multi-purpose skating rink is open at the Sports Complex behind Veteran's Park.
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Youth and Adult Tae Kwon Do
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The City of Coopersville is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) Or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay)
