#MiHolland Update

Just prior to his retirement, longtime Director of Finance, Tim Vagle shares his insight and wisdom into what makes the City of Holland financially sound today and into the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayor Bocks looks back at 2020 – accomplishments, challenges and coming together to best serve the people of Holland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City Manager Keith Van Beek talks about several items on the City’s docket from the 10th Street Reconstruction Project to the pilot program that includes the Model 3 Telsa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Planting more than 500,000 in the City requires a well planned process. Parks Director Andy Kenyon gives an inside look at what is involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther Fifelski talks about how Census participation rates impact the Holland community, data confidentiality and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ballot security, changes at the polls, or voting absentee - Ottawa County Justin Roebuck talks about the August 4 election.  www.miottawa.org/localclerks www.michigan.gov/vote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Visit MiHollandCAM.cityofholland.com to see the live video feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City Manager Keith VanBeek talks about how Waterfront Holland came about and Guiding Principles, Vision Statement and Vision Diagram that developed from the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parks & Rec Director, Andy Kenyon shares some interesting facts and history about Holland’s old greenhouse and how the new greenhouse will bring larger plants and flowers to Holland’s landscaping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The City Clerk’s Office is a one-stop shop for passports. Listen as they explain everything you need to know when applying for a passport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holland Energy Park is the driving force behind Holland’s Snowmelt System. Dave Koster, General Manager of Holland Board of Public Works, explains how the system works and shares some fascinating facts. snowmelt.cityofholland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From removing leaves to plowing snow - Brian White, Director of Streets and Transportation, talks about how the department utilizes the leaves for compost to keeping the roads plowed in the winter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how the Parks Department preps and plants more than 400,000 tulip bulbs throughout Holland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City Manager Keith Van Beek talks about this pilot program - how it could benefit commuters and employers along the 196 corridor and the potential launch date. You can watch a presentation about this project here: https://vimeo.com/349514344 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on its 34th year, Community Policing Officers Keuning and Sokolove talk about Citizen’s Police Academy, and why the Academy continues to be so popular. https://www.cityofholland.com/police/citizens-police-academy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kara de Alvare talks latest events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Officer Jeremy Schoen talks about how Holland’s K9 Unit works to keep the community safe and what the police dogs do when they are “off duty”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City Manager Keith Van Beek talks about top priorities and changes in the 2020 budget. View the full budget here: https://www.cityofholland.com/citymanager/budget-and-fiscal-information-fiscal-year-2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bronze sculptures, a yellow brick road, and an “open book” filled with thousands of plants depicting the cover of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” are a part of this permanent Wizard of Oz outdoor exhibit coming to Holland. Find out when it’s coming, where it be in Holland, and how you can be a part of it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From sellout entertainment shows to local recreation games and everything in between, the Holland Civic Center Place has seen quite a bit of activity since it opened. Sales & Marketing Manager Jay Allen talks with us about the building’s capabilities to host a variety of events – large and small. civiccenterplace.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City Manager Keith Van Beek talks about Council’s process for planning and identifying priorities for 2019. Some of those priorities include: Waterfrontholland.org; Housing Policy (housingnext.org); Waste Characterization Audit (cityofholland.com). Listen to the podcast for top initiatives for 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DeGraaf Nature is now managed by the Outdoor Discovery Center Network, yet is still owned by The City of Holland. What changes, if any, are in store for DeGraaf and what does it mean for citizens of Holland? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The City of Holland is moving to a Unified Development Ordinance, UDO, what does it mean and how does affect you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Captain Chris Tinney of the Holland Fire Department talks about fire safety, how to keep you and your family safe, and describes how the department’s scope of practice is broader than fighting fires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.