City of Eaton Rapids
Michigan's Island City
CHANGE NOTICE
To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265):
The City of Eaton Rapids Parks, Recreation and Events Board
200 S. Main Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8118
cityofeatonrapids.com
The Regular Meeting scheduled for September 8th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., will be rescheduled for
September 10th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Next Parks, Recreation and Events Board Meeting Date will be October 13th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Robin Webb, Clerk
CHANGE NOTICE
To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265):
The City of Eaton Rapids Arts Council Board
200 S. Main Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8118
cityofeatonrapids.com
The Regular Meeting scheduled for September 8th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., will be rescheduled for September 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Next Art Council Meeting Date will be October 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Robin Webb, Clerk
We are getting closer to completing several city infrastructure projects, and I know many of you will be glad to see them finished. Thank you for your continued patience throughout this process. While we hope construction projects will move forward without complications, that is not always possible, especially when working with aging infrastructure. Please know that we are doing everything we can to limit inconveniences for residents. Thank you for your understanding and for hanging in there with us!
At the August 10th City Council meeting, we approved several new initiatives and grant funding applications that, if awarded, will support continued improvements over the next several years. The City is applying for three federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); Planning & Asset Management, Zoning ordinance updates, and a downtown floodplain mitigation study. The total funding request is more than $700,000, and there is NO required match from the city.
At that same meeting, Council approved a proposal from ERM (Environmental Resources Management) for professional services related to the site demolition of Horner Mill. The proposed services will support a phased approach, including environmental testing of building and ground materials, project planning, and demolition implementation. The goal is to use the $1 million in federal grant funds to begin meaningful progress at the site. ERM will also continue working to identify additional revenue sources that can help complete the project.
On August 13th, the City of Eaton Rapids hosted an Active Violence Incident simulation in partnership with Eaton County Central Dispatch, the Eaton County AVI Team, the Eaton Rapids Fire Department, the Eaton Rapids Police Department, and many others. Eaton Rapids Medical Center also participated to assess and strengthen its response capabilities related to mass casualty incidents. The purpose of the training was to identify vulnerabilities, improve skills and coordination, and enhance planning for a potential large-scale violence event. Many city staff members and City Council members were able to observe or actively participate. While we hope we never have to use the knowledge gained from this exercise, the training better equips and prepares us to respond if such an event were ever to occur. I want to thank all of the community partners who helped make this training possible, with a special note of appreciation to Lieutenant Paul Creger for leading this effort for the City of Eaton Rapids.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at pcolestock@cityofeatonrapids.gov or by cell at (517) 410-9472. You are also welcome to attend any of our City Council meetings. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at both 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., and we would love to see you there.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, fall is right around the corner!
Mayor Pam Colestock
CANCELATION NOTICE
The City of Eaton Rapids Local Development Finance Authority
200 S. Main Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8118
cityofeatonrapids.gov
The Regular Meeting scheduled for August 21, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF BUSINESS.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 18, 2026.
Robin Webb, Clerk
CANCELED MEETING NOTICE
To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265):
The City of Eaton Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
200 S. Main Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8118
cityofeatonrapids.gov
The Meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF BUSINESS
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Robin Webb, Clerk
Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this situation does not require that you take immediate action, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation.
We treat our water to control corrosion and minimize lead and copper in the pipes from dissolving into the water. To ensure we are maintaining optimal corrosion control, we routinely sample the water at the entry points to the distribution system and in the distribution system for water quality parameters such as pH and orthophosphate. We are required to maintain these parameters inside of the state-designated ranges. We did not maintain these parameters within the set ranges for more than nine days during the January to June 2026 monitoring period.
What should I do?
You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.
What does this mean?
This situation does not require you to take immediate action. If it had, you would have been notified immediately. This is a treatment violation. The most recent monitoring indicates that lead and copper levels were below the action levels at least 90 percent of residential drinking water taps sampled. However, it is important that everyone takes measures to control lead and copper levels in the water because ingesting lead or copper can cause serious health consequences.
Health effects of lead
Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects and development in all age groups. Infants and children can have decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can lead to new learning and behavior problems or exacerbate existing learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy can have increased risk of these adverse health effects. Adults can have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems.
What happened? What is being done?
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) set ranges for our water quality parameters on October 16, 2023. After these ranges were designated, we collected samples in the distribution system on April 6, 2026, that were below the required minimum value for orthophosphate. At least ten excursion days were accumulated in the distribution between the dates of April 6 and April 15, 2026. We are working on following up with all water quality parameter results timely to prevent this from happening again. For more information, please contact Mark Lease, mlease@cityofeatonrapids.gov , (517) 663-8118 EXT 8117, or 200 S Main St, Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
