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CITIZEN'S COMMENTS 2.18.25 ON THE RRC

Update: 2.18.25 It is important that the trajectory of the RRC/MEDC involvement be understood. At last nights meeting, the RRC was abandoned to strong push back from audience citizens and City Manager. The Mayor’s comment that in 6 years no one had told him what was good about the RRC. We hope this

February 17, 2025

BLOG: 2.4.25 Asking the Harbor Springs City Council to decouple the RRC by Karin Offield

Please include in the Planning Commission packet if possible, Thank you! February 3rd, 2025 Harbor Springs City Council Meeting Submitted for the public record as a request for a new business agenda item Honorable Mayor Graham Councilperson Behrmann Councilperson Melke Councilperson Motschall Counci

February 4, 2025

Zoning: Dexter, Michigan 6 years after leaving the RRC

Discovering the Allure of Small Town Living in Dexter, Michigan Dexter, Michigan, is a prime example of a fast-growing community that seamlessly combines a rich historical tapestry with a welcoming atmosphere, drawing in residents and visitors alike. Situated in close proximity to Ann Arbor and the

February 4, 2025

ZONING: 1.27.25. The 2005 Harbor Springs Zoning Code,As Amended through 2022 - Article By Article

Welcome to the WLHS 2025 Zoning Page. Harbor Springs is being asked to review the existing code (2005, amended 2022) and the #439 zoning code that was repealed. The reason is that the repealed code had easier, modern formatting and language throughout the code. This repealed code was easier to read,

January 27, 2025

Should we further Certify Harbor Springs as a RRC town?

At this time, we believe Harbor Springs is an "engaged" member of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Here is the full document that slide by slide shows the steps a town needs to become "Essential" or "Certified". https://www.miplace.org/4a714c/globalassets/documents/rrc/rrc-best-practic

January 25, 2025

Zoning A reminder on how the MEDC/RRC Status can be involved -What to watch for - 6 slides

For zoning, and learning how our zoning is affected by the involvement of the MEDC/RRC. As an update, we now have various zoning parties and leaders suggesting that Harbor Springs does not go further into RRC Essentials or Certification status at this time. Please put the RRC on hold. Please review:

January 25, 2025

2021 RRC MEDC Slide Show details

Please review this document. We are look for a more recent version. https://www.miplace.org/4a73de/globalassets/documents/rrc/rrc-2.0-info-sessions-presentation_2.1.2021.pdf

January 25, 2025

ZONING Can our town become better? More green?

LEED for Cities and Communities helps local leaders create and operationalize responsible, sustainable and specific plans for natural systems, energy, water, waste, transportation and many other factors that contribute to quality of life—revolutionizing the way cities and communities are planned, de

January 15, 2025

Letter to Editor - M.Kilbourn About the RRC

LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE HARBOR LIGHT January 9, 2025 Please accept this letter for publication in the Letters to the Editor: The City Council enacted a zoning ordinance which the voters evaluated and rejected via a ballot referendum last November. Since then, the City Council has been busy attem

January 15, 2025

SURVEYS: 80 People filled out recent Economic Survey. 13 pages of great answers for & against.

https://www.cityofharborsprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/All-Survey-Results-ECON.pdf The Economic Survey was produced in November 2024. The answers are telling, rewarding the attempts to build Harbor Springs into a full time year round town, and answers that are a warning to not mess with the

January 8, 2025

BLOG: Those that Volunteered to Serve - Thank you - Here is the list

Use this link to download. More detail under construction. 2024 HS Board Applications 5A – Appoint Board and Commission Members Background The City has several board and commission positions available. Per the City’s Board’s Application and Recruitment Policy, Council must appoint (or reappoint) mem

January 8, 2025

RRC Video's by MEDC - Everything needed to see about the RRC Trends

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January 6, 2025

Skiers Visit Harbor Springs at Christmas -

Here is the LINK to our Last Minute Shopping Extravaganza with PDF's so you can reach right out to the stores. Last minute shopping3 Harbor Springs Stores -Open in the Winter for skiers and visitors and locals convenience. List UNDER CONSTRUCTION Artists and Galleries 6 gallerys Twitty 119 Studio, 2

January 2, 2025

ZONING: Prep for the Future - Let's start here Shoreline Resiliency

From the June 20th Meet at Planning Commission with the Shoreline Resiliency slide show being presented by Beckett & Raeder Harbor Springs Planner John Iacoangeli https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3PVJzj1_11w Go to 1.28. And PLAY There is not anything more important to the work we are doing now then bei

January 2, 2025

What is the DDA? What does it do?

What is the DDA? For more information: DDA-101_handouts-3 The DDA is integral to the MEDC's (Michigan Economic Development Corporation's) plan/process across the State of Michigan. Small towns, large towns are all being swept into either certification or engagement of Harbor Springs by the RRC (Rede

December 30, 2024

12.13.24 Letter to Harbor Springs City Council by JR Elliot

December 13, 2024

BLOG: 12.5.24 List made for PC Meet - Help to Add your points of view

PC MEETING DCEMBER 5 THURSDAY – PUBLIC COMMENT ZOOM: Since 60% of our residents are second homeowners, we need a new communication strategy. When on ZOOM, the participants tuning in complain of poor audio, not knowing who is speaking from the board/commission table, and not having the “chat” availab

December 13, 2024

7.24 COI -Educate on the subject of Conflict of Interest

Conflict of interest is defined as an actual or perceived interest by a staff or board member in an action that results in, or has the appearance of resulting in, personal, organizational, or professional gain. A conflict of interest exists even if no unethical or improper act results from it - is a

December 13, 2024

12.5.24 Conflict of Interest (COI) : Letter to City Council

From: Ashley O'Reilly <ashleymkor@icloud.com> Date: December 5, 2024 at 5:23:17 PM GMT To: Graham Tom <tom@grahamre.com>, Michael Behrmann <mhbehrmann@gmail.com>, Jamie Melke <Jamielynnmelke@gmail.com>, kathy.motschall@yahoo.com, wendy@reeve4hscouncil.com Cc: Victor Sinadinoski <citymgr@cityofharbor

December 13, 2024

BLOG: Who are all the people that run the City ? Lists Under Construction

City Planner John Iacoangeli (Beckett & Raeder) – Reviews Planning Commission submissions; advises the PC and staff on planning/zoning issues; and assists in updating the Master Plan and Zoning Code City Engineer Benchmark – Provides civil engineering services for the City on public works projects;

November 20, 2024