Harbor Springs Parks and Recreation Board - May 12, 2026

Detailed briefing

Harbor Springs Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - May 12, 2026 ATTENDEES: Board members and city officials including the city manager and recreation coordinator. • Tina was appointed as Recreation Coordinator, replacing the Parks and Recreation Director role, without prior board consultation. The city manager apologized for the lack of communication. • The board emphasized the need for a clear job description to understand the new role and its responsibilities. • The Parks and Recreation Master Plan timeline was updated, aiming for completion by February 2028, with plans for public engagement during summer months. • Discussion on event policies highlighted the need to charge fees for for-profit events and consider fees for nonprofits to support city maintenance costs. • New business included potential tree planting at Children's Park, boat storage proposals at Zoll Beach, and updates on park maintenance and facilities. • The appointment process for the seventh board member was discussed, with applications to be reviewed by city council. Worth watching: - Finalization and sharing of the Recreation Coordinator job description. - Development and implementation of updated event policies regarding fees. - Progress on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and public engagement efforts. Upcoming: Next board meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026, focusing on programming. Why it matters: Transparent communication and clear roles are essential for effective parks management and community engagement in Harbor Springs.

Agenda items

• Call to Order, Roll Callpending
• Roll call and openingpending
• Assistant to City Manager / Parks Director Staffing Discussionpending
• Staffing discussion - Parks Director to Recreation Coordinatorpending
• Event policy reviewpending
• Event Policy Review / Cost Recovery Frameworkpending
• Public Commentpending

No open public follow-ups are linked to this meeting yet.