Lakeside Beach Pole Being Moved:
John got Consumers to move the light across the street. Now we are waiting on the phone company to move the phone. The area is looking better.

Concerns About Parkhurst Street End:
A neighbor across the street thought we should do more about mowing. She indicated someone has been storing some sails on the site. I will review and do what is appropriate.

St. Mary's Plans:
The facility expansion plans are still being amended. The Church is trying to leave a building up on the north side of Exchange and not convert the entire area to parking.

I reiterated the Village's support of this effort and the possibility of parking flexibility on Exchange. I invited them in to the Village Council meeting if you have any questions during the demolition vote.

Although the Historic Commission has not met to review the building slated for demolition, they alerted their members to look at it before Monday night's meeting.

Lakeside Trail Gap Completion Potential Grant Review:
We scored high on many categories but have to work to do on several others.

Control of the easement is a concern of the State's. I will work with Bob Sullivan and the owners on this question and may need Council assistance. Compatibility with the site because it goes through parking lots is also a concern. I will explain that the area will be landscaped and separated. They are not convinced about other communities being served by the project. I will contact Spring Lake Township and Ferrysburg to see if they can help support this fact. The financial need is low compared to the rest of the state and cannot do anything about that. They wondered if the site is environmentally safe for recreation and requested a letter from the MDEQ. This should be no problem. We got no points for providing wildlife viewing opportunities or being part of special imitative of the Trust Fund Board. We cannot do anything about that either.

I will be making this a high priority between now and the September 30^{th deadline.}

Auditors Postponed for A Month:
We have been running dual computer systems since April. This has meant double data entry. Maribeth and Kristie have been putting in some long hours as a result. We postponed the audit for a month this week in order to complete all the data entry needed.

Brush Collection Coming Up:
This is scheduled for the week of August 23^rd. For your calendars and to answer any questions.

Grand Haven Planning Department Asks for Coordination and Input:
Grand Haven is applying for a Smart Growth Demonstration grant from the County and wanted to coordinate their input from their neighbors. I agreed to provide input and to seek further review as necessary if they get the grant.

Lloyd's Bayou Lake Board Problem:
A sewer line exists at the wrong level to complete the dredging. A copy of their minutes is in your box. They are seeking direction from the Army Corps of Engineers.

Habitat for Humanity Is a Good Neighbor:
The privacy fences are going up adjacent to the Lake Street houses.

Meeting on Wayfinding Signage:
Monday, August 9^th at 4 PM in the upstairs Conference Room at Village Hall.

CBDDA and Downtown Design Standards:
Thursday, August 19 at 7:30 AM in the upstairs Conference Room of Village Hall.

Historic Conversation District Meeting:
Thursday, August 19 at 7:30 PM at Barber School.

Dredging Demonstration Project:
Friday, August 20 at 10 AM at Verplank Dock Company.

Planning Commission:
Tuesday, August 24 at 7:30 PM at Barber School.

That is all for the week. Call with questions: 842-1393, 844-2581 or 616-638-8910 or ryancotton@hotmail.com or ryan@springlakevillage.org.