Holland City Council voted to extend the seasonal authorization for using certain downtown parking spaces for outdoor dining and approved routine consent items, gifts and an appointment.

City Manager Van Beek told the council the ordinance amendment to section 32‑29 would allow some downtown parking spaces to be used for outdoor dining and extend the program’s end date from October 1 to October 15 to cover Downtown Fall Fest. The council approved the amendment after a motion by Council Member Vreeman and support from Council Member Corbin; a roll‑call vote recorded unanimous approval.

Why it matters: the change lengthens the permitted outdoor‑dining season downtown by two weeks, giving businesses additional outdoor service days during a popular autumn event.

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda (includes vehicle purchase, MERS employee service credit and other routine items). Moved by Vreeman; supported by Schulteis. Roll call recorded all present voting “yes.” Outcome: approved.
- Ordinance amendment (Sec. 32‑29): Permit use of certain downtown parking spaces for outdoor dining and extend the season from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15. Moved by Vreeman; supported by Corbin. Roll call recorded unanimous “yes.” Outcome: adopted.
- Written petitions and communications: Motion to accept two written public comments into the record. Moved by Schulteis; supported by Rowan. Outcome: accepted.
- Gifts: Motion to accept donations, credit accounts and send letters of gratitude (Lugers Family Foundation $1,000 for adaptive sports equipment; Diane Hoyt $2,000 for Windmill Island Gardens). Moved by Rowan; supported by Schulteis. Outcome: accepted.
- Appointment: Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Alexandra Darland to the Human Relations Commission for a three‑year term expiring 06/30/2028. Moved by Raymond; supported by Marroquin. Outcome: approved.

Council members opened and closed each item without extended debate. City staff said the extension of the sidewalk‑cafe season builds on an existing program that has allowed controlled use of parking spaces downtown for dining.

The meeting concluded after brief council remarks and a motion to adjourn.