Summary
The Suttons Bay Village Council held a special meeting on March 30, 2026, with President Lutke presiding. Council members Bahle, Christensen, Perkins, and Lutke were present; Smith, Suppes, and Yoder were absent. The agenda was approved unanimously (4-0), and the Council's sole substantive action was adopting Resolution 1 of 2026, authorizing a grant application for Coal Dock Park shoreline stabilization. The meeting was brief, adjourning at 8:37 am.
Public Comments
No public comments or communications were received during this meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
The Council discussed Coal Dock Park shoreline stabilization in connection with a grant application (see Infrastructure Projects below). Council member Perkins asked whether any trees would be removed as part of the project; Clerk/staff member Larrea confirmed that no trees in the stabilization location would be disturbed.
Infrastructure Projects
The Council took up Resolution 1 of 2026, authorizing application for a Coal Dock Park Shoreline Stabilization grant. Staff member Larrea explained this is the second of up to three anticipated grants the Village will pursue for shoreline stabilization at the Coal Dock, and that the Village would offset some costs through in-kind employee time.
Bahle moved and Christensen seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 1 of 2026, authorizing the grant application and committing the Village financially in the amount of $17,436.31, consisting of $11,700 in cash and $5,736.31 in kind. The motion carried by roll call vote: Bahle-Yes, Christensen-Yes, Perkins-Yes, Lutke-Yes (Ayes: 4, No: 0, Absent: 3).
Other Business
Under Good of the Order, Perkins inquired about upcoming April committee meetings; no further detail or decision was recorded.
Financial Summary
The Council committed $17,436.31 toward the Coal Dock Park Shoreline Stabilization grant application, comprising $11,700 in cash and $5,736.31 in in-kind contributions (offsetting costs through employee time). This is part of a broader plan involving up to three grants for shoreline stabilization efforts.
Action Items
- Village staff to proceed with submitting the Coal Dock Park Shoreline Stabilization grant application as authorized by Resolution 1 of 2026.
- Council to anticipate at least one additional (third) grant application for shoreline stabilization in the future, per staff comments.