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Bosch said the museum holds about 120,000 items, that roughly 30,000 items are now available online, and that recent building repairs by the city improved the facility’s condition. “I just hope that you can support it,” Bosch told council, asking members to consider supporting a millage or otherwise helping the museum secure ongoing funding.

Nut graf: Bosch framed the millage as a means to stabilize the museum’s finances and expand public access to collections, exhibits and community programs. He cited strong volunteer engagement and growing attendance at free events as evidence of public interest.

Bosch described the museum’s three core functions as collections, exhibits/talks/tours, and financial/infrastructure stability. He said the museum has expanded outreach into the city’s Hispanic community and to Southeast Asian residents and noted upcoming public programs such as a free Monday night (about 200 attendees) and an ice cream social (about 300 attendees last year). He also said the museum has sought advice from people involved with Windmill Island and other local partners.

Ending: Bosch’s remarks were part of the public comment period; council did not take immediate action on museum funding during the meeting. The museum’s request for council support was presented as input for members to consider as budget and funding discussions continue.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7-2-25 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A newly appointed board member and longtime volunteer asked council to back a potential millage to stabilize Holland Museum finances, noting the museum’s 120,000‑item collection, recent building repairs and growing outreach to Hispanic and Southeast Asian communities.","taxTitle","Holland City, Ottawa County, Michigan","taxId",5780,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6175312,"Resident criticizes city bandshell policy after Pride, bridal festival events; city manager says park‑use options are offered equally",1875,655000,2530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5359335-ce62bcbd9a6b09ad8b7f05d09db1763f&start=655&end=2530","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5359335-ce62bcbd9a6b09ad8b7f05d09db1763f/thumbnail_655000.jpg","/articles/6175312/Holland-City/Ottawa-County/Michigan/Resident-criticizes-city-bandshell-policy-after-Pride-bridal-festival-events-city-manager-says-parkuse-options-are-offered-equally","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175312-722a543649090da60ee15219197ee40c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196766&Signature=Tvx-5Rx5GqE71hKop2rnn-xTVnkRnNcbgNjFjs1BwLK8ZTHssthHusl82X7XSrIZD-ZRmO3fQg1HrJFL2X8AQDRBEaA3R~UzGvjW5emhzdpg2kaKjWWsQf43maT1O0saI5YRXvJFhYqu9rjFA9fjKLh7HKw9QPeQFOjBOeFEnDDYN40QjZTPPgoAixXfz4Uz0xK3yQuVJW8Wpkyp9DV9PG-ruOVxbVGY8fKneIGEzc9wq-xGgVDizHwXRAvOgG8Ghpf-~2Jk0ib8LLplgaZFwAkzNdRvzv6Myqr~NFAM98JIqLGJu1yj2EkgIwYyFDGupkLkfQgC4ePyUaZYmFOnTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Holland resident criticized the city’s application of its bandshell policy and city sponsorship rules during public comment, citing recent large events at Collin Park including Pride and a Bridal Festival and arguing the events disturbed nearby neighborhoods.

Anne Henriksen told the council that the Bridal Festival “drew a bigger crowd than Juneteenth or the Tuesday American Legion band concerts put together,” and she accused the city of refusing to provide a city sponsor to religious groups seeking to use the Collin Park bandshell. Henriksen read a reply she said she received from City Manager Verbeek: “for practical and free speech purposes, the bandshell is a unique form that does warrant more limited use that restricts your request as religious groups and organizations to use the bandshell or any other promoting their message.”

Nut graf: The remarks raised two issues for council attention — how the city applies sponsorship and sound/use limits at a high‑visibility park facility and the balance between neighborhood livability and large public events. The city manager later said staff offer temporary stage options on the park application and that those options are “equally offered to all groups.”

Henriksen argued that large events had brought parked cars into residential streets, amplified noise and materials she found objectionable at vendor booths. She suggested the city consider other locations such as Howard Dutton Park or the Civic Center for some large festivals and asked the council to “protect our peaceful neighborhoods.”

City Manager Keith Van Beek addressed council during the communications portion of the agenda and told council staff consistently offer the same options to all applicants. “We do, consistently offer to all groups equally, and ... those that apply for use of Collin Park or any other park, it's actually right on the application for using that park ... including a temporary stage,” Van Beek said. He added the city is working through any specific questions with the attorney’s office and that staff will bring further information to council at a later date if needed.

Ending: No formal council action was taken on the bandshell policy at the meeting; the item remained a public comment and a staff‑level clarification that the application includes temporary stage options and is offered to all groups.","A resident told council she believes the city’s bandshell policy and sponsorship rules restrict religious groups and disturb neighborhood use; the city manager later told council city applications include temporary stage options and are offered equally to all groups.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6175317,"Council approves PA 198 tax abatement for Atlas Headrest expansion",149,1002000,1151000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5359335-ce62bcbd9a6b09ad8b7f05d09db1763f&start=1002&end=1151","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5359335-ce62bcbd9a6b09ad8b7f05d09db1763f/thumbnail_1002000.jpg","/articles/6175317/Holland-City/Ottawa-County/Michigan/Council-approves-PA-198-tax-abatement-for-Atlas-Headrest-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175317-98b5782a9e94e3209a93d5aa02159459/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196766&Signature=NYk8IigFrrDlACRdBwlmYtMLqmNQRKjSAYm0If-j18jOXlDfGcOnSwQ5Nxe-33G-xn565wdw0VC~qD-nJbIbsZ26sz140F2z~JQsqHnSywB5CoJLmfpkoIoh~44MD4vRlixrRupvlcwzQ0VMs-Zi8~7X-TWNuQ1DQ6PL8bymawGCzJtgDPFvhk1M2pFy~z8hsoVxuxfkl6pCS4m8RM5CKqXTYdm9sazzN8bfwuZWMmZtKbkr7AsDCjdzGuNrNIHH~joJwEaI8jMCsJS7t47A4O-0EcQWvL8pjiVO5zQIAdW9goegV2V8bvMRTJsXrSTwOAaHZiurhi5xcmt7HNFZQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Holland City Council voted to approve a Public Act 198 tax abatement request for Atlas Headrest LLC, a family‑owned designer and manufacturer of ergonomic headrests that plans to expand into space at 72 West 60 Fourth Street.

Community and Neighborhood Services Director Mark Myers introduced the application; staff said the project includes nearly $1,700,000 in real property investment and the company will occupy about 19,000 square feet. The company told council it will retain 15 full‑time jobs and add five additional full‑time positions within two years.

Nut graf: Supporters said the abatement will help a local manufacturer expand operations and jobs in Holland; council approved the request without public opposition at the hearing.

Company representatives answered council questions on employment and wages. A company spokesperson said the typical production employee works four 10‑hour days per week and “They make, on average about $20 per hour.” The city also noted Lakeshore Advantage assisted with the IFT application.

Councilmember Soule moved approval; Councilmember Freeman supported the motion. After no public comment, Brenda called the roll and recorded unanimous yes votes from council members present. Mayor Nathan Bock declared the motion carried.

Ending: The abatement clears the way for Atlas Headrest to occupy the leased space and begin the documented expansion; company and city staff will proceed with whatever implementation steps are required under the PA 198 approval.","The Holland City Council approved a PA 198 tax abatement for Atlas Headrest LLC to occupy 19,000 square feet at 72 W. 60 4th Street, a project that the city says will involve roughly $1.7 million in real property investment and add five full‑time jobs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6175321,"City council approves PUD rezoning at Rest Haven campus to add 24 assisted‑living units",457,1306000,1763000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5359335-ce62bcbd9a6b09ad8b7f05d09db1763f&start=1306&end=1763","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5359335-ce62bcbd9a6b09ad8b7f05d09db1763f/thumbnail_1306000.jpg","/articles/6175321/Holland-City/Ottawa-County/Michigan/City-council-approves-PUD-rezoning-at-Rest-Haven-campus-to-add-24-assistedliving-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175321-02c9781d9e1d22bf39542ab399afadbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196766&Signature=XeClod3qrrf0BFI3YPFXzqdcGUlRYJtceBeLMu57qpaBwMv-uIcXsNxeJeMZ2QOKctg7quMXyaQbbT4zleV-PrD5q5hLQoUDC6SWLAaOj1SJmURRBRA1SKfa6UbosMMkntmk7cxUTEr2AJ3RkLATLVT-i7TsszMsI22Bldg6Ao5xzEaIkrd7mf9CSLX2BGYvAgTrYj~i3RESJlG~fmlh42IXrPnSi4s1Bh3oCoKHC0mskfNlEUJaQmfrgtuTN6Tr7NE1FVU93r-kIa1EkAdRh1LeOCYIJHAg8kRqUaPGVdA~kiEVAe4MAlqAEhlQdFEwfWrUQYLaJXLoRaiXnXLLSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Holland City Council voted unanimously to approve a planned unit development (PUD) rezoning for about 3 acres at 740 College Avenue, the Rest Haven/Maplewood campus, enabling a three‑phase expansion of the care facility.

The rezoning, which council members approved after a staff presentation and discussion, allows Rest Haven to add 24 assisted‑living units in phase one; future phases described by staff include a phase two addition of about 96 units and a phase three replacement building estimated at 24–32 units. Anna Minnebow, historic and department planner, told council the PUD “is to allow for an expansion of the care facilities” and that phase one’s site plan has already been approved by the Planning Commission contingent on tonight’s action.

Nut graf: Council members framed the request as an expansion of housing options for older residents that is aligned with the city’s land‑use goals. The PUD is intended to provide flexibility on setbacks, screening and parking to make higher‑density care uses compatible with the surrounding low‑density residential neighborhood.

City staff and applicants said the PUD will regulate future construction on the site. Minnebow explained the PUD approach lets the city require a larger setback and an 8‑foot screening fence (where a 6‑foot fence would otherwise be permitted) and to adjust parking rules because care facilities have different daily parking patterns than typical high‑density housing. She said the PUD seeks to reduce the number of parking spaces required relative to the HDR standard of 1.25 spaces per care unit to better match the facility’s daytime/overnight demand.

Council discussion focused on housing benefits and neighborhood fit. Councilmember Scott Corbin, who said he generally resists rezoning low‑density residential property, praised Rest Haven’s stewardship and said the site is appropriate for this type of higher‑density housing on an arterial corridor. “I do not like to vote on changing LDR,” Corbin said, “However, you have done a wonderful job at Resthaven.” Councilmember Shea emphasized housing impacts, calling the project “housing” and arguing the new units will create downstream housing opportunities by freeing up existing homes.

There were no public speakers on the item during the council hearing. A point of order was raised to confirm that the council would offer an opportunity for public comment on the ordinance on second reading; the mayor opened that opportunity and, seeing no speakers, the council proceeded.

The motion to approve the rezoning was moved by Councilmember Shea and supported by Councilmember Raymond. Roll call recorded all present members voting yes: Freeman, Raymond, Corbin, Soule, Rowan, Shea, Bird and Mayor Nathan Bock; Councilmember Scholteis was absent. The motion carried.

Ending: The PUD approval for phase one clears the rezoning hurdle; Minnebow and staff noted that subsequent phases will each return to the Planning Commission for site‑plan review and additional approvals before construction proceeds.","The Holland City Council voted unanimously to rezone about 3 acres at 740 College Ave. to a planned unit development, clearing the way for a three‑phase expansion of the Rest Haven care campus that includes 24 units in phase one and larger expansions in later phases.","actionData","errors"]

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