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Allendale trustees discuss Open Space purchase, MDOT contact on traffic signal and Town Center committee formation
Summary
Board members discussed a potential Open Space property acquisition, an MDOT contact about funding for a traffic signal at 60th Avenue and Lake Michigan Drive and directed the supervisor to explore grants and Downtown Development Authority funds; no formal acquisition or funding decision was made.
During its June 22 meeting, the Allendale Charter Township Board of Trustees discussed a potential Open Space property acquisition and directed follow-up research rather than taking immediate action.
Supervisor Adam Elenbaas reported that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) had contacted him to discuss possible funding opportunities for a traffic signal at the intersection of 60th Avenue and Lake Michigan Drive. Elenbaas said he will continue to explore additional funding sources, including grant opportunities, and the board directed him to investigate whether Downtown Development Authority (DDA) funds could be used for the project.
The board also discussed establishing and developing a Town Center Committee to guide local planning and development efforts; no committee appointments or charter language were recorded in the minutes. The discussion included trustee questions and comments but did not produce a formal motion or commitment of funds.
In board comments, trustees approved a band shell rental sign display request with conditions (the banner may be displayed no earlier than one hour before the rental, removed within one hour after, and must remain within the band shell structure). Clerk Jody L. Hansen reminded trustees of the first Coolers and Concerts event featuring Brena on June 23, 2026. Resident Dylan Mason provided public comment earlier and again later in the meeting; the minutes do not record the content of his remarks.
No purchase agreements, funding approvals, or timelines for the Open Space matter or traffic-signal project were recorded in the minutes; trustees limited action to direction for further investigation.
