The Grand Haven City Council approved several event and administrative items affecting the waterfront and municipal fees.

JeepFest: Waterfront Events Manager Brian Geroz and event organizers asked to relocate Grand Haven JeepFest to Harbor Island for setup, two days of festival activity (Aug. 14–15, 2026) and a downtown kickoff event on Aug. 13. Organizers said Harbor Island can accommodate significantly more vehicles and vendors than downtown and committed to restoration after the event. City staff and organizers plan Harbor Transit shuttle service for attendees and capped paid Jeep registration while leaving pedestrian access free. Council approved the relocation on roll call.

WinterFest: Parks staff and WinterFest organizers asked council to add a fireworks presentation at Waterfront Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, as part of the festival’s 50th anniversary. Staff said Pyrotechnica — the company the city uses for other displays — would provide the show under existing safety and permitting procedures. Council approved the expansion and noted a forthcoming budget amendment to cover costs.

Fee schedule amendment: Council approved a fee schedule change effective Jan. 1, 2026, to unify airport hangar rental rates (removing distinct resident/nonresident rates to comply with federal grant rules) and to discontinue in‑house trolley rentals after repeated inspection/repair issues. The airport manager recommended the change; the finance director confirmed the recommendation.

All items carried on recorded roll calls with affirmative votes. Council members praised event organizers and volunteers and emphasized coordination with downtown businesses and transit to preserve downtown economic benefits.