City Committees

    Redevelopment Ready Committee

    The Redevelopment Ready Communities® (RRC)Program is a state-wide certification program that supports communities to become development ready and competitive in today’s economy. It encourages communities to adopt innovative redevelopment strategies and efficient processes which build confidence among businesses and developers. Through the RRC program, local municipalities receive assistance in establishing a solid foundation for development to occur in their communities – making them more attractive for investments that create places where people want to live, work and play.

    Through the RRC best practices, communities build deliberate, fair and consistent development  processes from the inside out. RRC provides the frame work and benchmarks for communities to strategically and tactically ask “What can we do differently?” By shifting the way municipalities approach development, they’re reinventing the way they do business – making them more attractive for investments that create places where talent wants to live, work and visit.

    RRC Harbor Springs Baseline Report as of 2/7/2022

    March 2024 RRC Overview & Update

    Members

    1. Becky Goodman – Downtown Development Authority Staff
    2. Jody Ewbank – Downtown Development Authority
    3. John Cupps Jr. – Fire Chief, Harbor Springs Area Fire Department 
    4. Kyle Knight – Police Chief, Harbor Springs Police Department
    5. Vacant –  Harbor Springs Resident
    6. Vanessa Warren- Commissioner, Planning Commission
    7. Jamie Melke – Councilperson, Harbor Springs City Council
    8. Victor Sinadinoski — City Manager
    9. Rachel Roon — Parks Director
    10. Jeff Grimm – Zoning Administrator

    If you have questions about the City’s RRC process, please contact Victor at citymgr@cityofharborsprings.com

    Bluff Stability Committee

    The Bluff Stability Committee was formed by Council to facilitate discussions between homeowners on Bluff Drive and Third Street about the best practices regarding bluff management to ensure the bluff’s stability. The Committee will report their findings and recommendations to Council.

    Members

    1. Mayor Matthew Bugera
    2. DPW Director Lucas VanderZee
    3. Gretchen Lamarche
    4. Linda Rachwitz
    5. Debbie Taggart
    6. Peggy Abood
    7. Gale Stephens
    8. Robert Brown

    If you are interested in learning more about City committees or attending a meeting, please contact Victor Sinadinoski at citymgr@cityofharborsprings.com