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Harbor Springs City Council Meeting - June 15, 2026 ATTENDEES: Council members Jamie Melky, Kathy Macho, Wendy Reed, Tom Graham, Jean Benjamin; City Manager Chris Pokolsky; various speakers and board members. • Citizen Jonathan Wayman raised concerns about the short-term rental ordinance being unenforceable and requested it be placed on an upcoming agenda for amendment. • The council approved permits for events including a school art show and a preservation informational booth. • Chris Pokolsky was sworn in as the new city manager and shared his background and vision. • Updates included hiring a seasonal public works employee, sewer backups caused by drywall dust, FEMA grant applications, and structural issues with the Kiwanis building requiring potential replacement. • Reports from Parks Board, Sewer Authority, Harbor Commission, and DDA covered summer activities, sewer inspections for illegal hookups, harbor management, and downtown development. • The council agreed to discuss short-term rental ordinance amendments and procurement policy updates at the next meeting. • A community open house to meet the new city manager was proposed for late June. Worth watching: - Progress on short-term rental ordinance amendments and enforcement improvements. - Decisions regarding the Kiwanis building repair or replacement. - Updates on sewer system inspections and infrastructure maintenance. Upcoming: Next City Council meeting on July 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Why it matters: These discussions and decisions impact neighborhood quality of life, city infrastructure, and community engagement in Harbor Springs.
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- Call to Order, Pledge, Roll Callpending
- Citizen Commentspending
- Approval of Agendapending
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- City Manager Reportpending
- City Council New and Old Businesspending
- Adjournmentpending
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