03-31-2026 City of Cedar Springs and Solon Township Joint Planning Commission Meeting

The City of Cedar Springs and Solon Township Joint Planning Commission held a meeting on March 31, 2026, primarily discussing the need for sidewalk improvements in the HC district to enhance pedestrian safety. The city engineer provided a quote of $15,250 to prepare a detailed sidewalk report, including mapping existing and proposed sidewalks, identifying gaps, and estimating construction costs. The commission considered applying jointly for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through Kent County to fund the sidewalk project, with a potential city and township pledge of up to 25% to improve grant scoring. Discussions also covered maintenance responsibilities, existing sidewalk requirements for new developments, and coordination between the city and township regarding jurisdiction and funding. The commission agreed to first identify which businesses are obligated to install sidewalks before proceeding with engineering services and grant applications.