Village News &
Announcements
Beautification Commission Special Meeting
The Beautification Commission will have a special meeting on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 2:00pm to discuss Street Tree Bids, the Capital Improvement Plan, and Cedar Street bids. They will meet at the Government Center at 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629.
Trash Talk! Compactor Survey NOW LIVE!
Visit here to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QQW32SZ
Boat Launch During Harbor Days
The Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor’s launch ramp will be closed on August 3, 2024, at 3pm EST, and the entrance of the harbor will be closed at approximately 6pm EST through the end of the fireworks.
Historic Walking Tour of Beautiful Elk Rapids
Friday August 2 & Saturday August 3
From 10AM - 11:30AM
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Habor Days Brush Pickup
There will be a pre Harbor Days BRUSH PICKUP on Monday, July 29th.
Same rules apply, butt end out, neatly stacked, no more than 5" around.
Map to Offsite Trailer Parking
Directions from the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor to Lakeland Elementary School for the offsite trailer parking.
August 5th Village Council Meeting & Short-Term Rental Roundtable
Please note that the first Village Council Meeting of August will be held on August 5, 2024, at 6:30pm at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. The Village Council will hold a meeting and a Short-Term Rental Roundtable discussion. We look forward to seeing you there!
Elk Rapids Fire Department Car Seat Safety Event
For more information, please visit: https://elkrapidsharbordays.org/events-schedule/
Contact: Fire Chief Ken Williamson
Email: erfire@elkrapids.info
Non-Emergency Number: 231-264-5161
ADOPT-A-TREE PROGRAM
The Village of Elk Rapids’ Beautification Commission is seeking community members to adopt a tree! Beautification has a small allotment of trees that can be planted on residential easements.
What is a residential easement? It is the grassy area located between the sidewalk and the street!
If you are interested in being added to an eligibility list to receive one of these trees, please fill out the Google Form, and a member from Beautification will contact you!
Link to Google Form: https://forms.gle/hJppAm8zfvopHNKK9
Questions? Email Beautification Chair Sonja Perry at sperry@elkrapids.org.
ELK RAPIDS CONSUMERS CONFIDENCE REPORT - WATER QUALITY
Please click the button below to read the Elk Rapids Consumers Confidence Report - Water Quality.
*ANNOUNCEMENT* FARMER’S MARKET - NEW LOCATION
The Elk Rapids Farmers Market is moving downtown Elk Rapids for the season!
The decision to move for the season is driven by the Paddle Antrim-Rotary Park construction, which is set to begin on Monday, June 10, 2024.
The Chamber of Commerce reviewed all options for alternative locations and determined the best location was the Cedar Street Parking Lot in Downtown Elk Rapids. The lot is directly behind the Dexter Hotel and accessible from Cedar Street between River Street and Harbor Drive. The market will still be held each Friday from 8 am to 12 pm and will run from June 7 to October 4, 2024. A location for the market on August 2, 2024 is still under review as the lot will be occupied by Arnold Amusement for Harbor Days.
We’re asking the residents who park in the Cedar Street Parking Lot to please park on the northern row only on Thursday evenings until the market wraps up each Friday. The vendors are usually gone by 1:30 pm. Those coming to the market will park in the spaces available throughout downtown. There will be handicap spots and an area for pickup and carry outs. Look for signage throughout the village for directions and please share the news with friends, family, and visitors!
For more information and to answer any questions, please call the Chamber at (231) 264-8202 or email info@elkrapidschamber.org.
Thank you for your understanding and supporting our local farmers. We are looking forward to a great Farmer Market season!
2024 Open Water Safety Lessons
The Village of Elk Rapids is offering Water Safety Lessons. Classes will run for two weeks with three lessons per week. Sign-ups will start Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at 9:00…
The Village of Elk Rapids is offering Water Safety Lessons. Classes will run for two weeks with three lessons per week. Sign-ups will start Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. and end Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. You can sign up online at elkrapids.org or go to the Elk Rapids Government Center to fill out a paper form. There will be a $50 charge per session, and students can only sign up for one session per summer. Students will be admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Priority will be given to Village Residents. Questions? Email Sara Bogard at sbogard@elkrapids.org
To sign up: https://forms.gle/uoANuxFfdUdu9WpbA
SPEED HUMP SURVEY - TWO MORE QUESTIONS
Please take a minute to answer 2 more questions regarding SPEED HUMPS in the village.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2023-13
The Village of Elk Rapids Village Council will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday January 16, 2024, at the Governmental Center, 315 Bridge Street, at 6:30…
The Village of Elk Rapids Village Council will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday January 16, 2024, at the Governmental Center, 315 Bridge Street, at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the public hearings is to consider and receive community input on:
Proposed Ordinance 2023-13 – Amendment to § 2-52 (e) (Regular Meetings. Time.) of the Code of Ordinances.
The proposed ordinances can be found on the Village’s website, elkrapids.org or copies can be viewed during normal business hours at the Government Center.
Community members are invited to attend this hearing to speak either pro or con on these matters. Written comments can be directed to the Village of Elk Rapids, 315 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 398, Elk Rapids, MI 49629.
–Linda Woodward, Interim Village Clerk