Parks and Public Works Committee

The City of Saugatuck Parks and Public Works Committee is a 6 member committee
established for the purpose of providing City Council with guidance and information on matters relating to public works an parks. Committee members are residents of the City of Saugatuck appointed by the Mayor with City Council approval to serve two year terms.

Parks and Public Works Committee meetings are held at Saugatuck City Hall, 102 Butler Street, Saugatuck, MI 49453 at 10:00 a.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Next Meeting:
October 24, 2023

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§ 53.01 PURPOSE
The Parks and Public Works Committee is hereby established for the purpose of providing City Council with guidance and information on matters relating to public works and parks. Recommendations to City Council shall progress the city towards achieving the goals set out in the city’s comprehensive plans, as they relate to public works and parks.
§ 53.03 TERMS; VACANCIES
Each member shall be appointed to hold office for a two (2) year term. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor of the City with the Consent of the City Council.
§ 53.05 DUTIES
The Parks and Public Works Committee shall review and provide recommendations to City Council on the following:
            (1) Updates to the capital improvement plan as well as to the parks and recreation plan;
            (2) Locations for connecting public pathways;
            (3) Land acquisition opportunities for parks and recreation;
            (4) Reconstruction or addition of park facilities;
            (5) Street beautification projects;
            (6) Landscaping and grounds keeping for all public grounds;
            (7) Other such duties as the City Council may from time to time request.
Additionally, in accordance with Chapter 97 of the Code, the Parks and Public Works Committee shall be responsible for deciding appeals of denial for tree removal permits.
The Parks and Public Works Committee shall not obligate itself or the City in any financial undertaking. It is not empowered to spend any funds of the City for any purpose unless first provided for by a specific appropriation by the City Council.

BOARD MEMBERS

Helen Baldwin
helen@saugatuckcity.com
(248)245-4210
Term Expires - 11/01/24

Keith Charak
einstein042@gmail.com
(269) 543-7547
Term Expires - 08/01/24

Glenna DeJong
glenna@gkdenterprise.com
(517) 881-3931
Term Expires - 08/01/24

Ruth Johnson
ruthafjohnson62@gmail.com
(616) 218-0086
Term Expires - 08/01/24

Nancy Kimble
nancy.kimble@gmail.com
(312) 560-1676
Term Expires - 08/01/24

Kelly Roche
kellyroche023@gmail.com
(773) 387-3000
Term Expires - 08/01/24