Village News &
Announcements
Save the Date! Good Governance Training with Elaine Wood
All Board, Commission, & Committee members are welcomed and encouraged to attend Good Governance Training with Elaine Wood on October 8th, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Elk Rapids Government Center. Please email Village Clerk Leah Moskovitz for questions or to RSVP. The general public is also welcome to attend.
Ames Street Streetscape Improvements Project Working Schedule 09.09.2024 Update
General sequence of construction work will be from west (Dexter St./US-31) to east (Bass St.) on north side of Ames St with the right-of-way. Intermediate work along the route may occur and two-way traffic will be maintained. Work along this route is expected to occur throughout the remaining 2024 construction season.
Ames Street Streetscape Improvements Project Working Schedule
The general sequence of construction work will be from west (Dexter St./US-31) to east (Bass St.) on the north side of Ames St with the right-of-way. Intermediate work along the route may occur, and two-way traffic will be maintained. Work along this route is expected to occur throughout the remaining 2024 construction season.
Updates will be posted weekly. CLICK HERE to see general updates and traffic control for the week of September 2, 2024.
Village Seeking Board & Commission Applications
Interested in joining one of our open Board and Commission seats? CLICK HERE to download the Board & Commission Application. Applications are also available at the Government Center at 315 Bridge Street. Please submit your application to Village Clerk Leah Moskovitz at lmoskovitz@elkrapids.org by 4:00 p.m., September 13, 2024.
To learn more about the Village’s Boards and Commissions, visit: https://www.elkrapids.org/boards-commissions
Village Council Meeting & Workshop - Harbor Visioning Session
Please join us on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. for the Village Council Meeting and Workshop, which will focus on another Harbor Visioning Session with Edgewater Resources. We encourage the public to attend to provide input and feedback to help shape the future development of the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor. CLICK HERE to view the presentation provided by Edgewater Resources for the meeting.
Labor Day Brush Pick-Up
The Department of Public Works will be starting brush pick-up on Tuesday, September 3rd due to the observance of Labor Day.
Pickleball Courts NOW OPEN at Veterans Memorial Park
Responding to the Parks & Recreation Commission’s 5-year plan survey, which revealed numerous requests for more Pickleball courts in the village, four dedicated Pickleball Courts are now open at Veterans Memorial Park.
The courts are open for play from dawn until dusk, seven days a week. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and play is restricted to 1 1/2 hours when others are waiting. No commercial activity or paid athletic services are allowed on the courts.
Come out and enjoy the fast-growing sport in America on these beautiful new courts!
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.
