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HUDSONVILLE HOMETOWN NEWS
GOOD PEOPLE. GOOD LIVING.
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SUMMER, 2021
From The Desk of Mayor Mark:
Hudsonville is Open for Business!
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
I am pleased that we are once again able to be out in the community with one another. As the summer unfolds we
have seen a number of businesses investing, or reinvesting, in our vibrant city. I want to take a moment to highlight
a few of the new and growing businesses popping up in Hudsonville.
• Located on the corner of 32nd Avenue and Highland Drive, Betten-Baker Buick GMC is now open and serving the
Hudsonville area. Boasting both a new-car dealership and a pre-owned car dealership, we are excited to see the
automotive industry growing in our community.
• O’Reilly Auto Parts on Balsam Drive has also recently opened their doors to the Hudsonville community, and is the
first auto parts store located in the city.
• Life EMS is constructing a new Ambulance Transfer Station on Highland Drive, where ambulances will prepare to
be dispatched into the region.
• Bosco’s Pub, our newest Hudsonville restaurant, is now open for dine-in and take-out. Located Terra Square,
Bosco’s features a full bar, delicious burgers, wraps, and an outdoor patio.
• Talsma Furniture is just finishing a 13,434 square foot addition to their flagship store on Chicago Drive. This
addition also includes a full building face lift.
• Hudsonville High School has begun construction of their newest expansion, a connection of the two buildings
over Buttermilk Creek. This expansion also includes the construction of a 3,700-seat field house and numerous
improvements and upgrades for our rapidly growing school district. Hudsonville is now the largest school district
in Ottawa County, covering approximately 80 square miles.
• Finally, we are very excited to be welcoming Benefit Twice Outlet Stores (B2) to downtown Hudsonville in early
August. B2 Outlets has seen tremendous growth since opening their first store in Hudsonville and they can now
be found all over the region. B2 currently occupies two
buildings on Balsam Drive, but they are in the process of
re-locating downtown into the former Family Fare building
on Cherry Avenue.
I am encouraged by all of the ongoing growth and success
that Hudsonville businesses are experiencing. Thank you
for supporting our local businesses and caring about our
community. As you continue to explore all Hudsonville has
to offer this summer, I encourage you to appreciate all of
the amazing people, businesses, and amenities that make
Hudsonville an incredible place to live.
-Mayor Mark
Terra Square has
Space for You
Are You Planning a...
• Wedding? • Baby/Bridal Shower?
• Wedding Reception? • Anniversary Party?
• Open House? • Birthday Party?
• Holiday Party? • Business Meeting?
• Retirement Party? • Conference?
• Or Other Gathering?
What's That You Ask?
The newest addition to our vibrant art on Harvey
Street is a tomato bike rack! Feel free to give your bike
a rest on it the next time you're exploring downtown.
Our event spaces are now open and we are looking
forward to hosting your next event!
Terra Square offers two different event spaces that
can accommodate groups of all sizes. Featuring large
open spaces, affordable and competitive pricing, and
all-week availability, we are the perfect location for
your next special event.
To see a full list of amenities and rental options,
please visit www.terrasquare.com.
For more information, please contact our Market/
Event Manager, Teri Schut, at
Nature Hikes
tschut@hudsonville.org or 616.669.0200 x 1416. Did you know that City Naturalist Craig Elston leads
various nature hikes in the Hudsonville Nature Center
throughout the summer? Here are the upcoming summer
hikes for you to join:
• July 20 - Kids' Scavenger Hunt @ 10 am
• August 8 - Prairie Flowers and Ecology @ 2 pm
• August 17 - Morning in the Prairie @ 9 am
• September 19 - Early Autumn and Trees @ 2 pm
To participate in a hike, simply join Craig at the Nature
Center entrance on New Holland Street at the date and
time listed.
Hudsonville Hometown News · Page 2
Summer Tax Bill Update
Summer tax bills will be arriving in your mailbox soon if
they have not already done so.
Open DDA Board Seats
Please note that if your Taxable Value is less than The Hudsonville Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
$65,980, your winter taxes will be shifted to your is currently seeking three individuals to join the board. The
summer bill. There was an overall decrease of 0.0961 DDA’s purpose is to ensure the correction and prevention
mills in the 2021 rates compared to those of 2020. Tax of deterioration in business districts, the encouragement
deferrals for those who qualify must be requested no of historic preservation, the creation and implementation
later than September 15, 2021; the forms are available of development plans in the district, and the promotion
online or at City Hall. of economic growth in the Downtown Business District.
Summer Taxes are due August 16, 2021. Postmark Currently the DDA is focused on several key areas:
dates are NOT accepted. You are encouraged to use our
• Redevelopment sites: The DDA has acquired a
payment drop box located in front of City Hall between
number of redevelopment sites and is currently working
the flagpoles.
to build private/public partnerships that further the
Please call 616.669.0200 x1420 if you have any downtown development vision.
questions regarding your 2021 Summer Tax bill.
• Public Parking: The DDA is working to identify addi-
tional opportunities to increase available parking in the
rapidly growing downtown.
• Support of Festivals & Events: The DDA contributes
financially to support community festivals and events,
including Happenings on Harvey, Concerts on the
Green, Urban Hay Day, the Holiday Parade, and the
Christmas Tree Lighting.
• Beautification: The DDA financially supports several
beautification efforts in the community, including the
summer flower pot service, United States flags on
Chicago Drive, Christmas decor on Chicago Drive and
downtown, celery crosswalk paintings, and light-pole
banners
Hiring Firefighters Qualified candidates include individuals with an ownership
or business interest in property in the district or a
Looking for an exciting opportunity to serve the downtown resident. If you or someone you know is inter-
community? The City of Hudsonville is currently seeking ested in serving on the DDA, please contact Lauren Foley at
on-call firefighters. Interested candidates who live or lfoley@hudsonville.org or 616.662.0900.
work within the city limits should apply at City Hall, or
contact Dick Mohr at dmohr@hudsonville.org.
Hudsonville Hometown News · Page 3
of Hudsonville
Gary Byker Library
Services, Programs & More!
September 2 September 9
Book Club
for Serious Readers War, Waves, and New Beginnings:
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Life in the Netherlands in WWII
September 4 September 11
Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring
documentaries, award-winning foreign films, Cherokee Swirl or
Craft Program Butterfly Curl Design
classic cinema, independent films,
educational videos, and more! October 2
Craft Program
October 7
Classics Book Club
Death Comes for the Archbishop
by Willa Cather
Unlimited access October 14
to 1,000+ online
art & craft
video classes Beekeeping
taught by
experts!
Wednesdays
Fitness Class ($5/class)
You’re more creative than you think.
Ancestry offers the world’s largest online family
history resource, with instant access to hundreds of
years of history in billions of historical documents,
millions of historical photos from all over the world, Maker √ Stories!
plus local narratives, oral histories, indexes, and
other resources in over 30,000 databases.
Mondays √ Songs!
√ Fingerplays!
See the full Calendar of Events for details & to register for programs!
www.hudsonvillelibrary.org
3338 Van Buren St. | 616.669.1255
Note: All programs held subject to restrictions on public gatherings for health & safety.
Hudsonville Hometown News · Page 4
Reminders on Rules & Regulations
DRIVEWAYS FENCES
• Curb Cut Permit: $40 - Required for any driveway that • Zoning Compliance Permit is required for any fence work.
requires a newly poured curb cut. • Maximum height of fence in side or rear yard is 6’ 4”.
• Right-of-Way Permit: $50 - Required for any work • Maximum height of fence in front yard is 3’.
performed within the public right-of-way.
• Property owner is responsible for verifying it is on their
• Annual License: $25 - Required for any person own property.
performing work for compensation in the public
right-of-way, certification of insurance required. • The more desirable side of the fence must face the
neighboring property.
• Driveways must be at least 1’ from the property line,
as long as storm water drainage isn’t affected.
• A Zoning Compliance Permit is required for expanding TREES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
a driveway in any way from its existing footprint. • Maintenance of trees, shrubs, lawns, and other
• No permit is required for replacing asphalt or landscape elements in the public right-of-way, and
concrete between the sidewalk and the house, as adjacent to private property is the responsibility of the
long as storm water drainage isn’t affected. property owner.
• The city's responsibility is to ensure trees do not
create a nuisance, hazard, or impedance to the public
right-of-way.
• The city has the right to trim or remove the tree(s)
obstructing the right-of-way.
• The city does regularly trim trees extending above
streets and sidewalks to maintain safe passage and
access.
• Trees are not normally removed at the request of a
property owner.
• The city may contact a property owner to communicate
FIRES the need to have tree trimming or removal done.
• Small fires are permitted solely for recreational
purposes, such as barbecues and campfires. A permit LANDSCAPING, MOWING GRASS, AND
is not required. EDGING
• A member of the fire department or Sheriff's Office
may require a fire to be extinguished if it is hazardous • No branches or landscaping shall
or a nuisance to the general public or neighbors. interfere with the sidewalk (keep
hedges and trees trimmed back).
• Grass shall not be above 8” in
length.
TEMPORARY PORTABLE SIGNS • Do not mow or blow grass into
• Temporary Portable signs are only allowed on a resi- the street.
dent's or business's own property unless they have • When mowing weed-whip
the express written permission of another property around fences, mailboxes,
owner. telephone poles, or street signs
• A portable sign permit is required for any businesses on your property.
to install temporary signage. • Edge the curb and sidewalk in front of your home or
• Temporary signs may be out for up to two - weeks at business.
a time with two week breaks in between for a total of • Do not pile landscaping and other materials in the road.
60 days per calendar year.
• Temporary signs are not allowed in the right-of-way,
which is the space between the sidewalk and the NO PARKING ON GRASS
road. • No vehicle or trailer of any kind is allowed to be parked
in the grass within the front or side yard of a property.
If you have a question on any of these regulations, contact • Boats and RVs are only allowed to be parked in the
the Planning & Zoning Department at 616.669.0200 driveway for no more than three consecutive days.
Hudsonville Hometown News · Page 5
Summer Activities
Farmers Market Safety Night
The Hudsonville Fire Department and Ottawa County
The Terra Square Farmers Market is now open! Sherrif's Office for the City of Hudsonville are hosting
Our market is family-friendly and full of fun. We host their annual Safety Night event on Tuesday, September
a wide variety of vendors, who offer delicious baked 14 from 4 - 7 pm.
goods, organic soaps, meats and cheeses, fresh fruits We invite you to bring your entire family to Hughes Park
and vegetables, and much more. Come join us every to see fire trucks, K-9 Units, tow trucks, safety equipment,
Wednesday and the last Saturday of the month (through and so much more! This is a free family friendly event.
September) from 9 am – 1 pm.
Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided (while
Interested in being a vendor at the market? Contact our supplies last) for everyone that comes through the event.
Market Manager Teri Schut at Mark your calendars for this awesome community event!
tschut@hudsonville.org 616.669.0200 x 1416, or visit
our website at www.terrasquare.com Interested in volunteering at one of our community
events? Contact Kailee Potgeter,
kpotgeter@hudsonville.org or 616.669.0200 x 1421 for
more information on getting involved.
Hudsonville Fair
The Hudsonville Fair is August 23 - 28.
For more information on the weekly schedule, activities,
and admission visit www.hudsonvillecommfair.com.
Happenings on Harvey
There is still time to come enjoy Happenings on
Harvey on Thursday nights in July from 6-8 pm!
Gemmen's Ace Hardware proudly sponsors these street-
fair events filled with tons of free family activities. Each
night includes live music, kids' activities, dessert trucks,
and a unique theme for the event.
• July 22 - Carnival Night
• July 29 - Tropical Night
Full details about all of the fun can be found at
www.happeningsonharvey.com.
Hudsonville Hometown News · Page 6
Think Native & Natural Ottawa County Survey
A few small changes in your lawn-care practices can mean
a healthier garden and less pollutants for our waters:
• Consider using organic fertilizers such as bone meal,
blood meal, compost, or organic blends. No matter
what product you use, though, be sure to follow the
manufacturer’s directions for application rate and
timing.
• Spread a thick layer of mulch in gardens (except for
heat-loving veggies like tomatoes), around shrubs,
and under trees to reduce water evaporation from
the soil. It also keeps the ground cooler, keeps plants
happier, and inhibits weeds.
• Let your grass grow. The ideal length depends upon
the type, but the general rule of thumb is to never
cut more than a third of the blade. And when you cut
it, leave the grass clippings on the lawn. It’s the best
kind of fertilizer!
• Consider letting your lawn go dormant, if there’s a
drought. It will come back in the fall.
• Consider planting more native plants; they tend
to need less care, require little or no irrigation or
fertilizer, are resistant to local pests and disease, and
provide habitat for native wildlife species.
Conserving water when you’re working outdoors can
reduce the potential for contaminants to wind up in local
waters. Here are a few ways to water without waste:
• Established lawns are happy with one inch of water
per week, including rainfall. And if you must water,
try just once a week for a deep soaking.
• Adjust sprinklers so that they don’t water paved
surfaces. In the event that it’s unavoidable, direct the
flow of water toward your lawn or garden.
• Check the weather forecast, if you have automatic
sprinklers; be sure they aren’t programmed to come
on in the rain.
• Don’t water in the heat of the day. Watering early in
the morning or in the evening minimizes the water
lost to evaporation. Water Quality Report
• Consider using slow-watering techniques such as
Your annual report on the source and quality of your
drip irrigation or soaker hoses. They are considerably
drinking water is available online at:
more effective than sprinklers at getting the water
where it’s supposed to be. www.hudsonville.org/waterqualityreport.
Source: To receive a paper copy in the mail, contact Jill Frielink at
jfrielink@hudsonville.org or (616) 669-0200 ext. 1424.
https://www.onlyraindownthedrain.com/households/
green-yards/
Hudsonville Hometown News · Page 7
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City of Hudsonville
3275 Central Blvd.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Phone: 616.669.0200
www.hudsonville.org
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Your City Commissioners & Staff
Mayor Mark Northrup (616) 662-2663 mnorthrup@hudsonville.org
Commissioner - Ward 1 Toben DeVree (616) 283-9346 tdevree@hudsonville.org
Commissioner - Ward 1 Gary Raterink (616) 669-6191 graterink@hudsonville.org
Commissioner - Ward 2 Dan Bolhuis (231) 206-0584 dbolhuis@hudsonville.org
Commissioner - Ward 2 Greg Steigenga (616) 669-2336 gsteigenga@hudsonville.org
Commissioner - Ward 3 Philip Leerar (616) 450-5126 pleerar@hudsonville.org
Commissioner - Ward 3 Larry Brandsen (616) 304-4116 lbrandsen@hudsonville.org
City Manager Patrick Waterman (616) 669-0200 x 1418 pwaterman@hudsonville.org
City Clerk Jill Gruppen (616) 669-0200 x 1436 jgruppen@hudsonville.org
Finance Director Keyla Garcia (616) 669-0200 x 1420 kgarcia@hudsonville.org
Facilities Director Mike Kloosterhouse (616) 669-0200 x 1425 mkloosterhouse@hudsonville.org
Planning/Zoning Director Dan Strikwerda (616) 669-0200 x 1414 dstrikwe@hudsonville.org
Economic Development Director Lauren Foley (616) 669-0200 x 1411 lfoley@hudsonville.org
Terra Square Market/Event Teri Schut (616) 669-0200 x 1416 tschut@hudsonville.org
Manager
Sheriff Sergeant Jeff Steigenga (616) 669-0200 x 1428 jsteigenga@miottawa.org
Fire Chief Dick Mohr (616) 669-0200 x 1429 dmohr@hudsonville.org
Public Works Superintendent Bob Miller (616) 669-0200 x 1424 rmiller@hudsonville.org
Library Director Melissa Huisman (616) 669-1255 mhuisman@hudsonville.org
Emergency Services Director Dave Dahl (616) 669-0200 x 1404 ddahl@hudsonville.org
The City of Hudsonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability,
or limited English proficiency in any of its programs or activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination
policies: City Clerk, City of Hudsonville, 3275 Central Blvd., Hudsonville MI 49426. 616.669.0200 x 1412.
To view Hudsonville’s Citizen’s Guide and Performance Dashboard, visit www.hudsonville.org/city-dashboard.
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