Here is the Coopersville City Council, public agenda for
Monday, February 9 2026, 7:00 PM

8.A Budget Amendment Resolution (FY 2025–26)
Staff is proposing mid year budget adjustments affecting the General Fund, Major Roads, Local Roads, the DDA, and the Cemetery Fund. The amendment includes updates to police services budgeting, shifting transfers between major and local roads, and adjusting several maintenance and engineering line items.

8.B Community Parks and Recreation Plan Update (2026–2030)
Staff will present an update on the draft Parks and Recreation Plan and share results from the recent community survey. The survey had 62 responses (including 10 from non city residents). Staff notes increased interest in senior recreation activities and nature walking trails. The draft plan is available for public review, and a public hearing and possible adoption is scheduled for March 9, 2026. 2026-2030 Community Parks and Recreation Plan

8.C Prein and Newhof design engineering for a secondary water main (not to exceed $150,000)
Council will consider approval of preliminary design engineering for the proposed 68th Avenue transmission water main and related facilities, described as supporting fairlife’s expansion and improving long term system reliability. Staff states the cost will be fully reimbursed by fairlife through a separate agreement. 

8.D Randall Street Bridge load limits and bridge updates
Staff will provide an update on analysis of the Randall Street Bridge and is recommending posting weight limits to extend service life and improve safety. The recommended posting is:

• 25 tons (1 unit trucks)

• 30 tons (2 unit trucks)

• 40 tons (3 unit trucks)

Staff also proposes advance warning signage and truck detours, with additional project updates for the Grove Street and Main Street bridges.

If you have questions about any of these items, ask in the comments or message me, and I will do my best to answer.

UPDATE 2.15.26 - City Council Meeting Recap

Note: This recap is based on my personal notes and is not the official meeting minutes. Errors or omissions are possible.

Scheduled guest and public input

• Ottawa County Commissioner Allison Miedema provided county updates, including information about Ottawa County’s ongoing discussion about whether Community Mental Health should remain a county department or move to an authority model. She noted another opportunity for public input at the Ottawa County Board meeting on Feb. 26 at 9:00 AM at the Fillmore Complex, and pointed residents to county materials and Q and A posted online.

• During public comment, residents spoke about odor concerns they attribute to wastewater activity, and asked for continued mitigation. A resident also raised interest in exploring transportation options for seniors.

Odor mitigation update

Multiple residents described strong odors in town over the past several months, and shared concerns about quality of life and potential impacts to neighborhoods.

City staff acknowledged the concern and stated they have been in active communication with Fairlife and Continental Dairy Facilities (CDF), and that both have been responsive to those communications.

A wastewater plant representative said the plant and Fairlife have been working together to identify odor sources and address them. He stated:

• They formed a joint team (CDFand Fairlife) to look at the full system and identify where odors may be coming from (including potential short term and long term sources).

• They developed a list of approximately 21 items to address, and said about 7 have already been completed.

• The team is meeting weekly (Mondays) to keep moving through the list.

• They are also listening for resident feedback as changes are made, and intend to continue that work.

Agenda Item 8 (Petitions and Communications)

8.A Budget amendment resolution

• Council discussed and approved a budget amendment affecting multiple funds, including the General Fund, Major Roads, Local Roads, the DDA, and the Cemetery Fund.

• Discussion included reallocations between road funds, updates tied to county policing coverage changes related to redistricting and sergeant coverage, and selected DDA related maintenance accounts.

8.B Community Parks and Recreation Plan update

• Staff provided an update on the draft Community Parks and Recreation Plan and summarized results from the recent community survey.

• Staff noted themes that included requests for additional senior recreation services and continued interest in outdoor nature walking trails.

• Staff stated the plan is available for public review, and next month includes a public hearing and a request for formal plan adoption.

• This item was discussion only at this meeting (no vote).

8.C Prein and Newhof engineering agreement, secondary water main

• Council discussed and approved a professional services agreement with Prein and Newhof for design engineering tied to the proposed 68th Avenue transmission water main (from Leonard Street, north on 68th Avenue into the city).

• Staff stated the work will continue while the city evaluates grant eligibility, and that Fairlife will reimburse the city for the engineering costs.

8.D Randall Street Bridge weight restrictions and bridge updates

• Council discussed and approved posting weight limits on the Randall Street Bridge as part of a strategy to extend the bridge’s life and improve safety.

• Staff stated that implementing load limits is also important for keeping the city eligible for certain bridge replacement grant funding opportunities, and that not doing so can limit eligibility.

• The posted limits discussed were:

  • 25 tons (1 unit trucks)

  • 30 tons (2 unit trucks)

  • 40 tons (3 unit trucks)

• Council discussed practical considerations including emergency vehicles and mutual aid, enforcement realities (including truck weighing capacity), and communication and routing for truck traffic.

• Staff also provided updates on other bridges, including Grove Street and Main Street.

Side note on costs (context)

• Bridge work is expensive. Staff noted the Grove Street and Main Street bridge projects are each over $3 million, and a future Randall Street replacement would also be a multi million dollar project and would likely cost more.

Other city updates shared

• Celebrate Coopersville was announced for Thursday, March 5 (6 to 9 PM) at the Plumbers, Pipefitters Hall.

• Open seats were noted for the Planning Commission and ZBA (regular and alternate).

• Staff shared updates on multiple ongoing infrastructure projects, and noted pothole season may be challenging with current freeze thaw conditions.

If you have questions, ideas, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me anytime.