Harbor Springs Parks and Recreation Board - May 12, 2026

Summary

The Harbor Springs Parks and Recreation Board meeting on May 12, 2026, discussed the restructuring of the Parks and Recreation Director position into a Recreation Coordinator role, with Tina appointed to the position without prior board consultation. The board expressed concerns about transparency, communication, and the impact on parks momentum. The need for a clear job description was emphasized. The board also discussed updating the Parks and Recreation Master Plan timeline, public engagement strategies, and the event policy, particularly regarding fees for for-profit and nonprofit events on city property. New business included potential tree planting at Children's Park, boat storage discussions at Zoll Beach, and park maintenance updates. The appointment of a seventh board member was also addressed, with applications to be reviewed by the city council. The next meeting was scheduled for June 9, 2026, with a focus on programming.

Agenda items

• Call to Order, Roll Callpending
• Assistant to City Manager / Parks Director Staffing Discussionpending
• Event Policy Review / Cost Recovery Frameworkpending
• Public Commentpending

• Jamie Melke offered to review other cities event-policy models and turn examples into a digestible chart for a future...Open