Harbor Authority approves 4% slip rental increase; other city boards met June 30 with outcomes pending
The St. Joseph Recreational Harbor Authority approved a 4% increase in slip rental rates for next season and a 2.7% wage increase for marina employees at its June 30 meeting, according to official minutes. The board also authorized drafting a letter to the city regarding maintenance responsibilities for the boat launch property, including tree removal and parking lot upkeep.
Harbor Authority
The Harbor Authority's June 30 meeting produced several confirmed decisions, per published minutes:
- Previous meeting minutes approved unanimously.
- Invoices for payment approved unanimously.
- Authorized drafting a letter to the city about boat launch maintenance responsibilities (motion carried).
- Approved a 4% slip rental rate increase for next season (motion carried).
- Approved a 2.7% wage increase for marina employees (motion carried).
- Accepted donation of a derelict boat named "Rough Waters" to the city (noted).
The board also reviewed financial reports and noted progress on pension accrual deficits.
City Commission
The City Commission met June 30, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available. The agenda listed a public hearing on findings of fact for denial of a special use permit for a short-term rental at 520 State/515 Market Streets. Other scheduled items included purchase of public safety squad cars, encryption of Motorola 800 radios, a JWWTP Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement with SJCT East, a fee schedule update, budget amendments, and an HVAC contract.
Because only the agenda is available, it is not known which items were approved, tabled, or rejected.
Library Board
The Library Board met June 30, with minutes not yet published. The agenda included a second reading of the Research Request Policy, FY 25/26 budget amendments, a new policy for outdoor lawn weddings (Garden Events), a bill report dated May 26, and financial reports dated May 26. Outcomes are not available.
Housing Commission
The Housing Commission met June 30, with minutes not yet published. Scheduled items included Resolution 2026-5 adopting 2026 income limits and flat rents, rescinding the lockout policy, an easement for Michigan Gas Utilities, an executive director performance evaluation, and approval of a consent agenda including March and April 2026 financial reports. Outcomes are not available.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals met July 6, with minutes not yet published. The agenda included a fence variation request at 2310 Langley Ave, a dimensional variance request at 601 Lake St, an organizational meeting to elect leadership, and approval of minutes from June 11, 2026. The meeting was open to the public in person; comments were not accepted via Zoom. Outcomes are not available.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents seeking minutes from the June 30 and July 6 meetings should check the city's official postings for updates.