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Grand Haven council approves Parks board appointment, consent agenda and airport fly‑in
Summary
On July 21 the Grand Haven City Council appointed Ryan Miller to the Parks and Recreation Board, approved the consent agenda (minutes, bills and an agreement with the Ottawa Conservation District for invasive plant treatment on Harbor Island) and approved a resolution allowing an airport fly‑in and overnight camping Aug. 1‑3, 2025.
The Grand Haven City Council on July 21 approved an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board, passed its consent agenda and approved a city resolution to allow an airport fly‑in with overnight camping for participating pilots.
Appointment
The council appointed Ryan Miller to the Parks and Recreation Board with a term ending June 30, 2030. The council recorded a motion (moved by Fritz, second by Lowe) and a roll‑call vote in which Councilmember Fritz, Councilmember Lowe, Councilmember McLaughlin and Councilmember Maneta voted yes. City staff told Miller to arrange an oath of office with the city clerk.
Consent agenda
The council approved the consent agenda, which included: approval of the July 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes; a bills memo in the amount of $490,586.94; and an agreement with the Ottawa Conservation District to treat black swallow‑wort on Harbor Island. The consent motion was recorded as moved by Lowe and seconded by Fritz; roll‑call votes were yes from Fritz, Lowe, McLaughlin and Maneta.
Council discussion noted the conservation district had not yet surveyed the entire island; staff said, based on observed infestations, treatment was "likely not to exceed $150," an amount councilmembers described as minimal and characterized colloquially as "coffee money." Because the item was a contract, council approval was required.
Airport fly‑in resolution
Council approved a resolution to permit a Grand Haven Airport Summer Fly‑In at Grand Haven Memorial Airpark, scheduled for Aug. 1–3, 2025, and to allow participating pilots to camp overnight on city property. The airport events manager, Brian Drews, said the event is intended for pilots and is not open to the general public; organizers will provide basic amenities, cleanup and on‑site coordination. Organizers estimated roughly 10 participating aircraft. Council recorded a motion (moved by Fritz, second by McLaughlin) and a roll‑call vote: Fritz, McLaughlin, Lowe and Maneta voted yes.
Votes at a glance
- Appointment: Ryan Miller to Parks and Recreation Board; term through 06/30/2030. Motion passed (4‑0). - Consent agenda: minutes (07/07/2025), bills memo $490,586.94, agreement with Ottawa Conservation District for black swallow‑wort treatment (treatment cost likely not to exceed $150). Motion passed (4‑0). - New business: Resolution approving Grand Haven Airport Summer Fly‑In (Aug. 1–3, 2025) and overnight camping for participating pilots; event not open to the general public; estimated ~10 participants. Motion passed (4‑0).
What council noted
Councilmembers discussed transportation options for visiting pilots and attendees, with staff and organizers noting that local organizers planned to provide limited vehicle and bicycle transport and that Harbor Transit service is limited. Council asked organizers to coordinate transport if participants intend to reach downtown during the event.
No items failed on motions recorded during the July 21 meeting; the council recessed into a closed session later that evening for a personnel evaluation.
