The gazebo at Coghlin Park on the Kalamazoo River waterfront

Government

Boards & Committees

Residents serve the City of Saugatuck on boards, commissions and authorities — some the City's own, some shared with the City of Douglas and Saugatuck Township.

City of Saugatuck

Boards, commissions and committees

City Council

Seven members serving two year terms, including the Mayor and the Mayor Pro-Tem. Meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

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Planning Commission

A 7 member commission empowered by City Council to establish procedures, standards and administrative rules for site development plan review.

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Zoning Board of Appeals

A five member board with two alternates. They receive, review and decide on applications for variances, or relief from specific sections of the zoning ordinance.

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Historic District Commission

Reviews proposed work to the exterior of resources in the City's Historic District against the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation.

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Board of Review

The first level of appeal for assessments. Three members who are City of Saugatuck residents appointed by City Council.

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Fire District Board

The Mission of the Saugatuck Township Fire District is to minimize community risks and improve the quality of life for all persons within the District.

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Interurban Board

Appointed by Saugatuck Township, City of Saugatuck and City of Douglas — one member each for a 4 year term every two years, 6 members in all.

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Library Board

Saugatuck-Douglas District Library Board of Trustees. Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Library.

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Eurasian Water Milfoil Study Group

The environment of Kalamazoo Lake and Harbor is vitally important for our residents, businesses, and tourist-dependent economy.

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Short-Term Rental Task Force

Identified and prioritized short-term rental concerns, issues, opportunities, and objectives held by residents, owners and stakeholders.

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Task forces and committees

Also on the City's list: the Parking Improvements Task Force, the Tri-Community Wildlife Committee and the Tree Board.

Most meetings are held at Saugatuck City Hall, 102 Butler Street, Saugatuck, MI 49453, and are streamed on Zoom at a static link. See Meetings & Calendar for every regular schedule.

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