Village News &
Announcements
Seeking Requests for Proposal!
The Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor is looking for RFPs for our 2025 Harbor Dredging! For more information: CLICK HERE
MITCHELL DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
Please join us on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, to discuss the Mitchell Drive Sewer Project with the Village Council, Village Staff, and Engineers and answer your questions!
PDF TO ZOOM LINK: CLICK HERE
DPW Public Bathrooms Update
Please find an update from the Department of Public Works below:
Imagine the Island House!
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Elk Rapids Island House, 300 Isle of Pine, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Ames Street Streetscape Improvements Project Working Schedule 10.09.2024 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.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Elk Rapids Downtown Development Authority Biannual Informational Meeting
In accordance with Act 57 of 2018, the "Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act," the Elk Rapids Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will present its biannual report to the Village Council at a public informational meeting. The meeting will take place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Elk Rapids Government Center, 315 Bridge St, Elk Rapids, MI, 49629
This meeting serves as one of the two required annual informational meetings. The DDA will discuss the capture and use of tax increment revenues within the district. This meeting is open to the public, and all interested parties are encouraged to attend.
For further information, please contact the Elk Rapids DDA Executive Director John Mach at jmach@elkrapids.org.
Elk Rapids Island House Survey
The Island House Visioning Committee needs your input! We are seeking feedback and suggestions on how to best utilize our cherished Island House building once the Library moves to its new location. You can provide input by following the link or visiting the Elk Rapids Government Center or Island House to complete a paper form. For more information, please follow the link: https://forms.gle/h95LDY7xsp7NFDpt9
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Rural Task Force Local County Meeting for Call for Projects
Rural Task force Local County Meeting for Call for Projects
The Antrim County Rural Task Force will have a public meeting at 12:00 PM Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at the Antrim County Road Commission - 319 E Lincoln St, Mancelona, MI 49659 to answer the Rural Task Force Call for Projects.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss proposed road construction and transit projects to be included in the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the expenditure of Federal Surface Transportation funds. We will be reviewing the projects listed on the current TIP and considering any changes that may be proposed. If you have projects, please bring them to the meeting with a description and completed data sheet.
In addition to the physical meeting location, the public may access the meeting via Zoom using the following:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2319295012?omn=89407383648
Meeting ID: 231 929 5012
If you wish to submit written comments prior to the meeting and/or are in individual with a disability and need special assistance to attend the meeting, please contact Networks Northwest (Contact: (231) 492-8196) at least two business days in advance.
TO VIEW THE AGENDA: CLICK HERE
Ames Street Streetscape Improvements Project Working Schedule 10.02.2024 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 09.18.2024 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.
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!
