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Trustees weigh Lodge Drive parking restriction, parks improvements and Town Center planning

Allendale Charter Township Board of Trustees · May 1, 2026
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Summary

Board members discussed a proposed street‑parking restriction for Lodge Drive, an update on Parks & Recreation improvement recommendations, sought feedback on a Town Center Planning presentation by Grand Valley State University students, and heard about resident interest in purchasing land for a nature park between 60th and 64th Avenues.

During the May 11 meeting Supervisor Adam Elenbaas presented a proposed street‑parking restriction for Lodge Drive and asked the board for feedback. Trustee Schuitema provided an update on Parks & Recreation recommendations for park improvements. The board engaged with questions and comments on both items.

Mr. Elenbaas also requested feedback on a Town Center Planning presentation prepared by Grand Valley State University students and discussed potential next steps; several trustees asked questions. Trustee Zeinstra asked whether the park plans would be brought to the Planning Commission and said residents had approached him about the possibility of the township purchasing property between 60th and 64th Avenues for use as a nature park.

The minutes record discussion and requests for feedback; they do not include formal votes or final decisions on the parking restriction, park improvements, Town Center planning, or a property purchase timeline.