Holland
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Downtown Development Authority
Holland Historic District Commission
The Holland Historic District Commission will elect a new chair and vice chair and hold public hearings on four Certificate of Appropriateness applications. Applications include a rear addition at 93 W 14th Street, solar panels at 209 W 11th Street, basement window trim at 75 W 12th Street, and three new awnings at 89 W 12th Street.
- Election of chair and vice chair
- Certificate of Appropriateness: 75 W 12th St - basement window trim
- Certificate of Appropriateness: 209 W 11th St - solar panels
- Certificate of Appropriateness: 93 W 14th St - replace rear porch with larger addition
- Certificate of Appropriateness: 89 W 12th St - three new awnings
City Council Study Session
The City Council will hold a study session to discuss updates regarding the Outdoor Discovery Center partnership and the Lakeshore Advantage annual investor report. No formal votes or actions will be taken during this meeting.
- Outdoor Discovery Center (ODC) partnership update
- Lakeshore Advantage annual investor update
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Principal Shopping District
The Principal Shopping District Board will review and adopt the FY27 budget alongside July financial reports. Staff will present survey results on a proposed food truck pilot program and provide updates on downtown events like the Street Performer Series and Sidewalk Sales. The board will also discuss potential ordinance changes to accommodate food trucks in downtown Holland.
- Review and adopt FY27 budget and July financial reports
- Present DDA food truck survey results and pause pilot program
- Confirm Gentex Corporation sponsorship for Street Performer Series ($10,000/year)
- Note Jean Marie’s $1,500 exclusive sponsorship for Sidewalk Sales
- Review Spring Fling recap and plan 2027 event adjustments
City Council Regular
The City Council will hold a public hearing on terminating a brownfield reimbursement agreement for the Black River Flats project, then consider final adoption of text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes reports on the FY2026 Strategic Plan and mayoral appointments to city commissions.
- Public hearing on termination of Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement for Black River Flats
- Final adoption of text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (Chapter 39)
- FY2026 Strategic Plan and Business Plan Final Report (voice vote)
- Mayoral appointments and reappointments to city commissions (voice vote)
- Revocable License Agreement for projecting signs at 5 W. 8th Street
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on two requests for zoning relief. At 21 W 26th Street, a special exception and variance are needed to build a new home with reduced side and front setbacks on a sub-standard lot. At 473 W 22nd Street, a variance is requested for a home addition set back only 3.1 feet where 16 feet is required. The board may grant, deny, or modify the requests.
- 21 W 26th Street: Request for special exception (5-foot side setback vs. required 7 feet) and variance (16.2-foot front setback vs. required 21 feet) to build new home
- 473 W 22nd Street: Request for variance for addition set back 3.1 feet from secondary street property line (required 16 feet)
- Study session from 5-6 p.m. before regular meeting at 6 p.m.
- Public comment on non-agenda items allowed (5-minute limit)
- Approval of May 28, 2026 draft minutes
City Council Study Session
City Council holds a study session with a van tour to view various housing projects. No votes or formal actions will be taken.
- Van tour to view past, present, and future housing projects
HBPW Board of Directors - Study Session
The Holland Board of Public Works is reviewing May financial reports for its electric, water, wastewater, and broadband divisions. Directors will also study a proposed grant program to help customers replace private lead service lines. Additionally, the board is evaluating water rates for once-through cooling users and assessing high-strength waste limits at the local reclamation facility.
- May 2026 internal financial review across electric, water, wastewater, and broadband divisions
- Study of grant program outline for customer-initiated private lead service line replacements
- Evaluation of water rates for customers using once-through cooling systems
- Assessment update on high-strength waste receiving at the Holland Area Water Reclamation Facility
Human Relations Commission
The Human Relations Commission will approve minutes from March and April, elect a Chair and Chair-Elect, and receive updates on its FY2026 strategic plan including housing ordinance improvements, support for Holland Public Schools, and Social Justice Awards guidelines.
- Election of Chair and Chair-Elect
- Strategic Plan updates: housing ordinances, rental conditions, education support, Social Justice Awards
- Approval of March 19 and April 16, 2026 meeting minutes
- Upcoming events: Juneteenth (June 20), PRIDE (June 27), LAUP Fiesta (July 18)
- Discussion on prospective tenant experience survey and rental application fees
City Council Regular
The Holland City Council will consider year-end budget amendments, a non-union wage adjustment for FY2027, and an amendment to a post-closing contingency agreement with Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity. The council will also enter a closed session to evaluate the City Manager. Many routine items are on the consent agenda.
- Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Budget Amendments (roll call)
- Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Union Wage Adjustment Recommendation (roll call)
- Amendment to Post Closing Contingency Agreement with Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity (roll call)
- Approval of Axon contract for police equipment
- Interlocal agreement with Ottawa and Allegan Counties for transport and jail housing
Holland Energy Fund
The Holland Energy Fund board will discuss and accept updated Community Energy Plan (CEP) strategies covering electric portfolio, building energy, transportation, and education goals. They will also review financial reports showing $249,545 in year-to-date revenues and a fund balance of $1,457,968.
- Review of FY2026 financial reports: $249,545 revenue YTD, $101,450 expenses YTD
- Discussion of updated CEP strategies: electric portfolio, building energy consumption, transportation, and education
- Acceptance of financial reports and CEP strategies as information
Human Relations Commission
This is a procedural meeting of the Housing Committee of the Holland Human Relations Commission. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, public comment, and a discussion under the Housing Committee item. No specific votes, contracts, or policy changes are listed.
Neighborhood Improvement Committee
The Neighborhood Improvement Committee will hear a presentation from Brian White, Director of Transportation Services, on topics agreed upon from the previous meeting. They will also receive updates on the 2026 Work Plan, the CDBG Annual Action Plan, and current developments including several proposed projects. Additionally, the committee will discuss member vacancies and re-appointments.
- Presentation by Transportation Services Director Brian White
- Update on 2026 Work Plan and Neighborhood Connections/Walkable Holland work groups
- CDBG Annual Action Plan approved by City Council on May 13
- Developments discussed: 102 West 8th St (68-unit mixed use), 325 Fairbanks (new Rec Center), 633 E 24th St (Meijer Express), 636 E 24th St (Casey's gas station)
- Planned upgrades to 40th St mid-block crossing and 16th St/Ottawa Ave intersection
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Public Art Advisory Committee will hold a walking meeting at the Ice Park to discuss and finalize potential locations for a permanent installation of the 'Home' sculpture and identify sites for future sculptures in a planned sculpture walk. The committee has a $10,000 budget line for public art and is considering temporary loans and annual additions. No formal votes are expected; recommendations will later go to City Council.
- Walk and discuss permanent placement of 'Home' sculpture at Ice Park
- Identify 4-6 locations for future sculpture bases as part of a sculpture walk
- $10,000 budget line available for public art projects
- Tulip Time's temporary placement of 'Home' at Ice Park for 2026 festival
- Potential presentation by Hope College student on public art research in August
Downtown Design Review Board
The Downtown Design Review Board will evaluate two signage applications for downtown Holland. Members will assess the design, dimensions, and placement of proposed signs for Love's Ice Cream at 5 W 8th St and Captrust at 85 E 8th St. The board will determine if the projects comply with downtown design guidelines before issuing approvals.
- Signage review for Love's Ice Cream at 5 W 8th St (two projecting, two wall signs)
- Signage review for Captrust at 85 E 8th St (one projecting sign)
- $25 application fee and $50 sign permit fee for downtown signage projects
- Public comment period open for agenda and non-agenda items