Commission Work Session - 16 Mar 2026 - No Meeting Held

COMMISSION WORK SESSION AGENDA COMMISSION CHAMBERS 4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW. MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 12:00 AM Discussion Items Staff Reports 1. Police Department 2. Fire Department 3. IT Department 4. Community Development Department 5. Assessing 6. Clerk 7. Department of Public Works 8. Engineering 9. Human Resources 10. WIFC/ Recreation Department 11. Income Tax 12. Treasury/Finance 13. Kent District Library - Walker Branch Mayors, Commissioners, Managers Comments Public Comment Adjournment Page 1 of 44  CITY OF WALKER POLICE DEPARTMENT INTER-DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM DATE: March 1, 2026 TO: Mayor Carey, Commissioners, and City Manager Gallagher FROM: Chief of Police Keith Mankel SUBJECT: MONTHLY POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT FEBRUARY 2026 I am pleased to share that the Walker Police Department has successfully completed and received approval for re-accreditation through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC). This achievement affirms that our department continues to meet the highest professional standards in policy development, training, and operational best practices. Currently, only 98 agencies statewide have achieved accredited status through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. This distinction places Walker among an elite group of departments committed to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our policies and training reflect the most current and qualified standards in modern law enforcement, ensuring we provide the highest level of service to our community. Several members of our department attended the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police conference held in Grand Rapids. The conference focused heavily on proper use-of-force training and reinforcing de-escalation techniques whenever possible. These discussions emphasized the importance of ongoing, scenario-based training to ensure our officers respond professionally, lawfully, and with sound judgment. As always, we returned with valuable knowledge and new ideas to further enhance our training programs and maintain the highest professional standards. I had the opportunity to view the interview process for our next City Manager. Following a full day of interviews conducted by the City Commission, Shay Gallagher was selected to serve as Walker’s next City Manager. We look forward to working with Mr. Gallagher and benefiting from his prior experience as we continue moving our city forward. I attend a roundtable with local nonprofit organizations that meet three times each year. During these meetings, we discuss current trends and emerging needs within our community, as well as identify new resources that may be available to better serve those in need. One of the most valuable aspects of this collaboration is the opportunity to share information and coordinate resources. Page 2 of 44 Patrol Patrol responded to a home invasion at an apartment complex in the south district. The suspect broke into the apartment and assaulted an occupant inside. The suspect fled the scene on foot and was located by patrol officers who took him into custody. Patrol responded to a report of a felonious assault in the north district where a subject displayed a firearm during a road rage incident. Patrol responded to a home in the south district where a subject was recklessly discharging a handgun in his back yard. There were numerous callers reporting multiple shots in the area. The officers checked the area and located numerous spent 9mm shell casings to support the shots fired. It was determined that no one was hurt and the homeowner was charged with illegal discharge of firearms. Patrol officers responded to a strong-armed robbery at a retail business in the north district where $4,000 of merchandise was taken. The suspects fled from the store before officers arrived. An area search was done to attempt to locate the suspect, however they were not located. The case is turned over to the detective unit. Patrol drone pilots performed 2 drone deployments in February 2026. Road patrol investigated 1113 offenses this month compared to 1090 last month. Patrol officers completed 60 crash reports during the month of February. Patrol officers conducted 373 traffic stops. Officers issued 178 citations with 223 total violations this month. Patrol officers made 107 arrests in February and responded to 32 medical calls. Investigations Detectives investigated a retail fraud in the north district. A suspect stole $300 worth of merchandise and fled into a nearby theater. Investigators looked at surveillance footage from both businesses and were able to identify a suspect. Detectives interviewed the suspect, and he confessed. Detectives investigated a check fraud where the suspect passed bad checks at both a south district business and a north district bank. Investigators identified the suspect. He was found to be incarcerated at the Van Buren County Jail. Detectives went to Van Buren to interview the suspect. He confessed and was charged with several counts of check fraud. Detectives investigated a retail fraud in the north district. A male and female ran out of a beauty store with over $2,000 worth of merchandise. An employee attempted to stop them from leaving, but they ran around him and fled the scene. Investigators viewed the surveillance footage and were able to determine the identity of the female. She is from the Muskegon area and is currently on probation for theft. After being picked out of a photo lineup by the witness, the suspect confessed to detectives. She was charged with felony retail fraud. The male accomplice remains unidentified. Page 3 of 44 Detectives investigated another retail fraud from the same beauty store. A woman fled from the business after stealing over $1,200 worth of perfume. Investigators viewed the surveillance footage and developed a suspect. The suspect was picked out of a photo lineup by the witness. Detectives were unable to locate the suspect, who is from the Kalamazoo area. A felony warrant was authorized by the prosecutor's office. Several Walker PD detectives testified in the trial of Diminick Jones. Jones stabbed his girlfriend at a south district apartment complex in 2023. The jury found him guilty of assault with intent to murder. VICE KANET responded to assist the Walker PD on a traffic stop in the north district. Following a K-9 sniff of the vehicle, officers conducted a search. Seized from the vehicle was: 8 ounces of methamphetamine, 5 grams of fentanyl, and an ounce of illegal mushrooms. The driver was charged with multiple felonies. KANET detectives executed a search warrant in Gaines Township, stemming from an investigation into the sale/delivery of methamphetamine. Upon executing the search warrant, the suspect was placed under arrest. Detectives seized 154 grams of methamphetamine, scheduled analogues, and scales. KANET detectives executed a search warrant in the city of Grand Rapids, stemming from an investigation into the sale/delivery of methamphetamine. Upon executing the search warrant, detectives seized a pistol, 21 grams of crack cocaine, 8 grams of cocaine, 1.3 grams of fentanyl/heroin mix, 4 grams of methamphetamine, and approximately $2,500 cash. The suspect was arrested at the scene. Flock Officer Searches: 427 Hot List Hits: 405 Suspects Identified: 0 Vehicles Identified: 0 Arrests: 0 Community Outreach and Engagement Throughout February 2026, Officers Glass and Harkema continued collaborating with new property owners along Alpine Avenue, including GR Square and the former Friday’s location, to address ongoing nuisance and trespassing concerns. Information related to these issues was shared with the road patrol to ensure consistent enforcement and follow-up. The officers also established a monthly coffee group at Coventry Woods to strengthen relationships with residents and proactively reduce unnecessary calls for service. During this time, Officer Glass conducted a building security assessment at Calvary Chapel Church and began coordinating future safety training for church staff. Page 4 of 44 Additionally, the officers met with Standale area business owners to discuss trending calls for service and review proper trespassing procedures, as several businesses indicated uncertainty about the process. They attended a HOPE Collaborative meeting to provide input on upcoming community initiatives and determine areas for police department involvement. Officers Glass and Harkema also helped the Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy as role players during a scenario-based training day. Officer Harkema attended, while Officer Glass took part in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge in support of community engagement efforts. The officers further helped with traffic control during the final leg of the Run Across Michigan Folds of Honor Run, which traveled through Standale into Grand Rapids. Officer Harkema also helped the Grandville Police Department School Resource Officer with truancy and welfare checks in the south district. Training Mandatory in-service training for February 2026 consisted of a six-hour session focused on the fundamentals of de-escalation, instructed by the department’s Force Science De-Escalation instructors. Personnel were also trained on how to access and navigate the new Axon Standards platform, which will be used for completing use-of-force reports, foot and vehicle pursuit reports, award nominations, equipment requests, internal affairs investigations, and background investigations. This online system will streamline internal document tracking, generate relevant statistical data, and provide command staff with efficient access to critical information. Specialized training during the month included a Peer Support CISM refresher and attendance at Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Instructor Development training. Two members progressed to Step #2 of the FTO process and are expected to move to Step #3 next month. Page 5 of 44 Walker PD -- (616) 453-5441 03/06/2026 08:59 AM Offense Count Report Page: 1 Report Criteria: Start Offense End Offense Officer 000254 ACC-PP ALL FEBRUARY 2026 02/01/2026-02/28/2026 Offense Description FEBRUARY 2026 000254 NO REGISTRATION 000256 IMPROPER REGISTRATION/PLT 2 000315 DRIVING W/O OBTAlNING LIC 7 000317 DRIVING WHILE LIC NOT VAL 4 000626 RECKLESS DRIVING 1 000904 DWLS/DWLR 16 1100-1 SEX ASSAULT-PEN CSC 1ST 1100-2 SEX ASSAULT-PEN CSC 3RD 2 1203 ROBBERY-BUS, STRONG ARM 1 1300-1 NON-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 7 1300-lA DOMESTIC ASSLT-NON AGG 9 1300-2A DOMESTIC ASSLT-AGGR/FELON 1 1300-3 INTIMIDATION/STALKING 13 2000 ARSON 2200-1 BURGLARY-FORCED ENTRY 2 2300-3 LARCENY-THEFT FROM BLDG 4 2300-7 LARCENY-OTHER 9 2300-8 LARCENY-FROM MAlL 2400-1 MOTOR YEH THEFT (UDAA) 2 2500 FORGERY-COUNTERFEITING 1 2600-2 FRAUD-CREDIT CARD USED 2 2600-5 FRAUD-WIRE FRAUD 1 26007 FRAUD -IDENTITY THEFT 3 2900 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 4 3000-2 RETAlL FRAUD-THEFT 18 3500-1 VIOLATION OF CONT SUBSTAN 5 3700-0 OBSCENITY 3800-1 FAMILY ABUSE/NEGL NONVIOL 2 4100-2 LIQUOR VIOLATIONS-OTHER 4800 OBSTRUCTING POLICE 4 5000 OBSTRUCT JUSTICE/WARRANT 23 5000-3 COND BOND RELEASE VIOLATI 3 5200-3 WEAPONS OFFENSE-OTHER 2 5300-1 DISORDERLY CONDUCT 17 5300-lA DISTURBING BY SOLICITING 5300-2 PUBLIC PEACE (OTHER) 1 5300-3 NOISE DISTURBANCE 3 5400-lA ACCIDENT HIT & RUN TRAFFIC 7 5400-lB ACCIDENT HIT & RUN PRIV PROP 2 5400-2 TRAFFIC-OUIL OR OUID 7 5400-3 TRAFFIC-TRAFFIC VIOLS 29 5400-4 TR-PARKING VIOLATIONS 4 5500-lA ANIMALS-OTHER 11 5700-1 TRESPASSING 22 7300 MISC CRlMINAL OFFENSE 9000 D DRONE DEPLOYMENT 2 Page 6 of 44 Walker PD -- (616) 453-5441 03/06/2026 08:59 AM Offense Count Report Page: 2 Report Criteria: Start Offense End Offense Officer 000254 ACC-PP ALL FEBRUARY 2026 02/01/2026-02/28/2026 Offense Description FEBRUARY 2026 9000-1 BARKING DOG COMPLAINTS 5 9000-3 ANNOYING PHONE CALLS 9200-4 MENTAL HEALTH 14 9200-4A MENTAL HEALTH PICK UP ORDER 1 9200-4B MENTAL HEALTH SUICIDE (INCL THREATS) 9 9200-4D MENTAL HEALTH PETITION 9300-4 PARKING/ABANDONED VEHICLE 22 9300-7 TRAFFIC SAFETY ISSUE 3 93001 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT 60 9400-2 FALSE ALARM ACTIVATION 23 9400-3 FALSE ALARM WEATHER-EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES 9400-4 FALSE ALARM CANCELED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL 5 9400-9 FALSE ALARM NOT BILLED PER REVIEW 4 9600-1 BUILDING CHECK-DOORS OPEN 2 9800-2 MOTOR VEHICLE, INSPECTION 2 9800-6 CIVIL/FAMILY DISPUTES 33 9800-7 SUSPICIOUS SITUATIONS 11 9800-8 LOST & FOUND PROPERTY 6 9800-8A LOST & FOUND BIKES 9900-10 WELFARE CHECK 46 9900-2 NATURAL DEATH 1 9900-5 MEDICAL ASSIST 32 9900-8 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 98 9900-9 GEN NON CRIMINAL ASSIST 34 9902-7 COMMUNITY EVENTS/MEETINGS 3 99504 TOT OTHER AGENCY 4 99505 TRAFFIC STOP 373 99507 BOL 23 99508 MOTORIST ASSIST 29 9999-9 VOIDED INCIDENT NUMBER 7 ACC-PP ACCIDENT-PRIV PROP (NOT HIT & RUN) 5 Totals: 1120 Page 7 of 44 Report By Violation From 2/1/2026 12:00:00 AM to 2/28/2026 11:59:00 PM Violation Code Description Count 82-26 DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT-EXCESSIVE TINT 1 50-22 RETAIL FRAUD - THIRD DEGREE 1 82-26 DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT-LIGHTS 1 82-26 PARKING-HANDICAPPED W/O PERMIT 5 82-26 REG/PLATE VIOL-IMPROPER PLATES 2 82-26 OPEN INTOX IN VEHICLE-DRIVER 1 50-27 TRESPASS 4 82-26 FAIL TO STOP OR YIELD FROM ALLEY OR PVT PROPERTY-ACC 1 82-26 NO PLATE 1 82-26 REG/PLATE VIOL-IMPROPER ATTACHMENT OR DISPLAY OF PLATE 1 50-7 ASSAULT 1 82-26 DISOBEY TRAFFIC SIGNAL-RAN RED LIGHT 5 82-26 FAIL TO STOP WITHIN AN ASSURED CLEAR DISTANCE-ACCIDENT 10 82-26 DISOBEY STOP SIGN 1 82-26 LICENSE-DROVE WHILE NOT VALID OR IMPROPER 1 82-26 SPEEDING, 1-10 OVER 14 82-26 FAIL TO YEILD-WHEN TURNING LEFT 1 82-26 FAIL TO YIELD 1 82-26 LICENSE-DROVE WHILE EXPIRED 2 82-26 LICENSE-DROVE WHILE SUSPENDED/REVOKED/DENIED 14 82-26 FAIL TO STOP AND ID AFTER PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT 1 82-26 PARKING-HANDICAP PARKING 2 82-26 NO VALID PLATE 2 82-26 Operating While Using a Mobile Electronic Device 2 82-26 DROVE WITHOUT DUE CARE AND/OR CAUTION 2 82-26 DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT-WHITE LIGHTS TO REAR 1 82-26 DROVE UNREGISTERED VEHICLE 1 82-26 DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT-DEFECTIVE LIGHTING 1 82-26 IMPROPER LANE USE-ACCIDENT 3 * Results do not include warnings or voided tickets. 3/6/2026 9:08:02 AM Page 1 of 2 Page 8 of 44 Violation Code Description Count 82-26 NO INSURANCE/NO PROOF OF INSURANCE 49 82-26 OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED 1ST OFFENSE 6 82-26 DISOBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE 5 750.356D RETAIL FRAUD - 2ND DEGREE 4 82-26 CARELESS DRIVING-ACCIDENT 1 82-26 FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE-ACCIDENT 1 82-26 VIOLATION OF BASIC SPEED LAW 2 82-26 REG/PLATE VIOL-EXPIRED PLATE 50 82-26 VIOLATION OF BASIC SPEED LAW - ACCIDENT 1 82-26 FAIL TO YIELD-ACCIDENT 10 82-26 LICENSE-DROVE WHILE UNLICENSED-FAILED TO OBTAIN 8 * Results do not include warnings or voided tickets. 3/6/2026 9:08:02 AM Page 2 of 2 Page 9 of 44 WALKER FIRE DEPARTMENT FEBRUARY2026 RECAP StationT 54 Station 2 10 — - Fire av 7 . 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PRMN’IION nre Solety \nspecuons l6 Plan Review 4 total Acnvilies 20 Walker Fin nmnmm www.mlkersity Page 10 of 44  CITY OF WALKER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor, Commissioners, and City Managers FROM: Jason Rottman, Director DATE: March 11, 2026 RE: March 2026 Monthly Staff Report Service stats for the month Project Highlights • Library –Joining meetings and helping as needed as the project progresses. We have added some cameras and other IT related items after our walkthrough with the IT vendors. Cabling is starting, hardware is either on-hand or ordered and will be configured over the next month. Page 11 of 44  • Email server move – We need to move to Microsoft’s Government Cloud to assist in meeting compliance for the PD and court, and help with accreditation with PD. We are targeting Saturday, April 11th for this move. On Saturday morning, you will stop receiving email, and it will appear like email does not work anymore. On the backend no email will be lost, but there will be a period of time where it appears that you did. At some point on Saturday, you should be asked to sign into your email again. With that said, there is a very real possibility you will have to work with IT to get into your email again. We will have people onsite helping Police/Fire and anyone else that needs assistance Saturday April 11th and Sunday April 12th all day to include at the start of the day and night shift for Police/Fire. • eWarrants – looking at using Adobe signing. • Income Tax automation – working with i3 Verticals and the Income Tax department to further automate their data entry tasks. We are considering using an AI-based solution to assist with this. Our current software vendor that we use to process income tax, Innovative/CityTax, is not responsive and is holding up this project. No update on this, Innovative/CityTax is not responding to emails and calls. • Fire – Updating and upgrading the network and computers in all the fire vehicles. Once done this will allow advanced GPS based dispatch. IT Department Staff Report Page 2 Page 12 of 44  MEMORANDUM TO: Walker City Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: 3/2/26 RE: February 2026 CDD Monthly Report BUILDING SERVICES Building Permits Number of Permits Fees Collected Permit Valuation Non Residential 3 $ 18,630.00 $ 2,438,851.00 Residential 14 $ 15,975.00 $ 2,488,833.19 Total 17 $ 34,605.00 $ 4,927,684.19 Plan Review Fees Building 9 $ 5,407.00 Electrical 4 $ 300.90 Mechanical 5 $ 132.50 Plumbing 2 $ 97.25 Total 20 $ 5,937.65 Trade Permits Electrical 36 $ 7,226.90 Mechanical 33 $ 5,192.50 Plumbing 21 $ 4,498.25 Total 90 $ 16,917.65 PLANNING AND ZONING SERVICES Planning Commission 2 $ 500.00 Zoning Board of Appeals 0 $ - Zoning Verification Letters 1 $ 50.00 Zoning Permits 22 $ 450.00 Building Code Board of Appeals 0 $ - Mineral Mining Review Board 0 $ - CODE ENFORCEMENT Total Resolved/Allowed Unresolved/Pending Abatement/Referral 31 25 0 6 Page 13 of 44 Category Detail Report 03/03/2026 BASEMENT FINISH Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PB26-00032 DAVE VISSER DEV LLC 2581 MEADOW RIDGE DR NW $350.00 $350.00 Total Fees For Type: $350.00 Total Permits For Type: 1 CONDO 2 UNIT Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PB26-00010 INTERRA HOMES LLC 97 FIRESIDE DR SW $2,120.00 $2,120.00 PB26-00011 INTERRA HOMES LLC 99 FIRESIDE DR SW $1,890.00 $1,890.00 Total Fees For Type: $4,010.00 Total Permits For Type: 2 DECK Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PB26-00035 GUILLEMETTE-COURTER FAMILY1236 TRUST GLENAIRE DR NW $345.00 $345.00 Total Fees For Type: $345.00 Total Permits For Type: 1 DEMOLITION Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PB26-00026 JLC DEVELOPEMENTS LLC 956 3 MILE RD NW $150.00 $150.00 Total Fees For Type: $150.00 Total Permits For Type: 1 DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE Page 14 of 44 Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PB26-00012 RAU RODNEY & JULIANNE 3921 RIVER BEND DR SW $550.00 $550.00 Total Fees For Type: $550.00 Total Permits For Type: 1 IN GROUND POOL Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PB26-00036 MANNION BRETT & KIMBERLY 1324 BIG ROX CT NW $908.00 $908.00 Total Fees For Type: $908.00 Total Permits For Type: 1 INTERIOR ALTERATION Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PB26-00031 Z 3 LLC 2189 AVASTAR PARKWAY NW UNIT 2 $1,746.00 $1,746.00 PB26-00034 MEIJER INC PROPERTY DIV 2727 WALKER AVE NW #982 $14,276.00 $14,276.00 Total Fees For Type: $16,022.00 Total Permits For Type: 2 SINGLE FAMILY Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PB26-00008 ROERSMA & WURN BUILDERS INC671 WATERFORD VILLAGE DR NW $1,948.00 $1,948.00 PB26-00009 ROERSMA & WURN BUILDERS INC. 1735 BLAKETON DR NW $2,235.00 $2,235.00 PB26-00024 RICHMOND ST LLC 1839 STRATFORD LANE NW $2,580.00 $2,580.00 PB26-00028 ROERSMA & WURN BUILDERS INC571 WATERFORD VILLAGE DR NW $2,408.00 $2,408.00 Total Fees For Type: $9,171.00 Total Permits For Type: 4 STRUCTURAL REPAIR Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid Page 15 of 44  PB26-00007 ZODEO PROPERTIES 200 LLC 200 SUNSET HILLS AVE NW $153.00 $153.00 Total Fees For Type: $153.00 Total Permits For Type: 1 TENANT SPACE BUILDOUT Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PB26-00025 2574 HILLSIDE LLC 2574 HILLSIDE DR NW $2,608.00 $2,608.00 Total Fees For Type: $2,608.00 Total Permits For Type: 1 WATERPROOF SYSTEM Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PB26-00022 VAN DOLSEN FOY JOSEPH & LINDA 3605J LEONARD ST NW $158.00 $158.00 PB26-00027 STEENHOEK ERIN 95 CUMMINGS AVE SW $180.00 $180.00 Total Fees For Type: $338.00 Total Permits For Type: 2 Report Summary Population: All Records Grand Total Fees: $34,605.00 Permit.PermitType Not = HIGHWAY AND Permit.PermitType Not = Electrical AND Grand Total Permits: 17 Permit.PermitType Not = Plumbing AND Permit.PermitType Not = Mechanical AND Permit.DateIssued in <Previous month> [02/01/26 - 02/28/26] AND Permit.PermitType Not = RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT AND Permit.PermitType Not = ZONING PERMIT AND Permit.PermitType Not = UTILITY BORING -W/S/E/G AND Permit.PermitType Not = STORM WATER - ENGINEERING AND Permit.PermitType Not = SOIL EROSION 3/3 Page 16 of 44  PLAN REVIEW FEES Mar/02/2026 Electrical Address Permit # Fee Description Amount 2574 HILLSIDE DR NW PEL26-00059 00 $133.50 15% PLAN REVIEW FEE 2503 WALDORF CT NW PEL26-00079 00 $30.00 15% PLAN REVIEW FEE 1782 NORTHRIDGE DR NW PEL26-00082 00 $90.00 15% PLAN REVIEW FEE 2121 3 MILE RD NW PEL26-00083 00 $47.40 15% PLAN REVIEW FEE Records Fees Totals for Electrical Permits 4 $300.90 Mechanical Address Permit # Fee Description Amount 2000 NORTHRIDGE DR NW PME26-00083 00 $18.75 15% PLAN REVIEW FEE 1782 NORTHRIDGE DR NW PME26-00087 00 $26.25 15% PLAN REVIEW FEE 4787 LAKE MICHIGAN DR NW PME26-00092 00 $19.00 15% PLAN REVIEW FEE 2574 HILLSIDE DR NW PME26-00096 00 $46.00 15% PLAN REVIEW FEE 2574 HILLSIDE DR NW PME26-00104 00 $22.50 15% PLAN REVIEW FEE Records Fees Totals for Mechanical Permits 5 $132.50 NON RES - ALTERATION Address Permit # Fee Description Amount 2574 HILLSIDE DR NW PB26-00025 00 $522.00 NON RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW FEE 2189 AVASTAR PARKWAY NW UNIT 2PB26-00031 00 $349.00 NON RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW FEE Page 17 of 44 2727 WALKER AVE NW #982 PB26-00034 00 NON RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW$2,855.00 FEE Records Fees Totals for NON RES - ALTERATION Permits 3 $3,726.00 NON RES - DEMOLITION Address Permit # Fee Description Amount Records Fees Totals for NON RES - DEMOLITION Permits 0 $ Plumbing Address Permit # Fee Description Amount 2574 HILLSIDE DR NW PPL26-00030 00 $68.25 15% Plan Review Fee 1782 NORTHRIDGE DR NW PPL26-00035 00 $29.00 15% Plan Review Fee Records Fees Totals for Plumbing Permits 2 $97.25 RES - ACCESSORY STRUCTURE Address Permit # Fee Description Amount Records Fees Totals for RES - ACCESSORY STRUCTURE Permits 0 $ RES - ADDITION Page 18 of 44  Address Permit # Fee Description Amount Records Fees Totals for RES - ADDITION Permits 0 $ RES - ALTERATION Address Permit # Fee Description Amount Records Fees Totals for RES - ALTERATION Permits 0 $ RES - NEW CONSTRUCTION Address Permit # Fee Description Amount 671 WATERFORD VILLAGE DR NW PB26-00008 00 $248.00 RES PLAN REVIEW FEE 1735 BLAKETON DR NW PB26-00009 00 $285.00 RES PLAN REVIEW FEE 97 FIRESIDE DR SW PB26-00010 00 $270.00 RES PLAN REVIEW FEE 99 FIRESIDE DR SW PB26-00011 00 $240.00 RES PLAN REVIEW FEE 1839 STRATFORD LANE NW PB26-00024 00 $330.00 RES PLAN REVIEW FEE 571 WATERFORD VILLAGE DR NW PB26-00028 00 $308.00 RES PLAN REVIEW FEE Records Fees Totals for RES - NEW CONSTRUCTION Permits 6 $1,681.00 RES - POOL/SPA Address Permit # Fee Description Amount Records Fees Page 19 of 44  Totals for RES - POOL/SPA Permits 0 $ Records Fees Grand Totals 20 $5,937.65 4/4 Page 20 of 44 Page 21 of 44 Page 22 of 44 Page 23 of 44 Page 24 of 44 Category Detail Report 03/02/2026 MOBILE FOOD VENDING Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PZP26-00033 BLUE WATER COMPANIES LLC 2255 ALPINE AVE NW $50.00 $50.00 Total Fees For Type: $50.00 Total Permits For Type: 1 OUTDOOR EVENT Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PZP26-00024 SMITH 723 LLC 3393 REMEMBRANCE RD NW $100.00 $100.00 Total Fees For Type: $100.00 Total Permits For Type: 1 SIGN Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PZP26-00015 2574 HILLSIDE LLC 2574 HILLSIDE DR NW $100.00 $100.00 PZP26-00022 EGYPT CREEK PROPERTIES LLC 2751 ELMRIDGE DR NW $100.00 $100.00 PZP26-00023 FEYEN-ZYLSTRA LLC 2396 HILLSIDE DR NW $100.00 $100.00 Total Fees For Type: $300.00 Total Permits For Type: 3 ZONING REVIEW Permit # Owner Address Fee Total Amount Paid PZP26-00012 JONKER MARY C TRUST 2685 NORTHRIDGE DR NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00013 PENG CHANG 2 LLC 3500 REMEMBRANCE RD NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00014 ENGMAN INVWESTMENTS LIMITED 3254PARTNE BRISTOL AVE NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00016 STANDALE REFORMED CHURCH 202 CUMMINGS AVE NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00017 CAMPBELL SHIRLEY A - W, LLC 2980 WALKENT DR NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00018 2574 HILLSIDE LLC 2574 HILLSIDE DR NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00019 2574 HILLSIDE LLC 2574 HILLSIDE DR NW $0.00 $0.00 Page 25 of 44  PZP26-00020 588 THREE MILE LLC 588 3 MILE RD NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00021 AVS REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC 700 3 MILE RD NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00025 Y & O GREEN ORCHARD LLC 715 NW CENTER DR $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00026 KRUZEL FRANK LEASING CO LLC3180 3 MILE RD NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00027 COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER INTIATIVE 1300 WALKER VILLAGE DR NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00028 JASPER ENTERPRISES LLC 2040 WALKER CT NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00029 EGYPT CREEK PROPERTIES LLC 2751 ELMRIDGE DR NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00030 588 THREE MILE LLC 588 3 MILE RD NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00031 3880 STANDALE LLC 3868 LAKE MICHIGAN DR NW $0.00 $0.00 PZP26-00032 WALMA HOLDINGS LLC 3239 3 MILE RD NW $0.00 $0.00 Total Fees For Type: $0.00 Total Permits For Type: 17 Report Summary Population: All Records Grand Total Fees: $450.00 Permit.DateApplied in <Previous month> [02/01/26 - 02/28/26] AND Grand Total Permits: 22 Permit.PermitType = ZONING PERMIT 2/2 Page 26 of 44  03/02/26 Enforcements By Category COMMERCIAL VEHICLE Enforcement Number Address Status Filed Closed EN26-00055 2451 HUFFORD AVE NW RESOLVED 01/28/26 02/02/26 Total Entries: 1 IPMC Enforcement Number Address Status Filed Closed EN25-00434 533 CLINTON AVE NW RESOLVED 11/26/25 02/09/26 Total Entries: 1 LIGHT Enforcement Number Address Status Filed Closed EN26-00076 4341 TALLMAN WOODS DR NW RESOLVED 02/19/26 02/20/26 Total Entries: 1 OFFSTREET PARKING Enforcement Number Address Status Filed Closed EN26-00071 852 FERRIS ST NW RESOLVED 02/17/26 02/23/26 Total Entries: 1 PUBLIC NUISANCES Enforcement Number Address Status Filed Closed EN26-00066 2479 RUDGATE DR NW RESOLVED 02/05/26 02/12/26 EN26-00067 2680 WALKER AVE NW RESOLVED 02/05/26 02/17/26 EN26-00073 852 FERRIS ST NW RESOLVED 02/18/26 02/24/26 Total Entries: 3 RV STORAGE Enforcement Number Address Status Filed Closed EN26-00039 1906 KINNEY AVE NW RESOLVED 01/26/26 02/02/26 Total Entries: 1 SIGN Enforcement Number Address Status Filed Closed EN26-00075 2204 OBRIEN ST SW RESOLVED 02/19/26 02/20/26 Total Entries: 1 SNOW REMOVAL Page 27 of 44  03/02/26 Enforcements By Category Enforcement Number Address Status Filed Closed EN26-00026 4516 CHESTERFIELD BLVD NW ABATEMENT 01/21/26 02/10/26 EN26-00054 3500 REMEMBRANCE RD NW ABATEMENT 01/28/26 02/04/26 EN26-00060 3568 ALPINE AVE NW ABATEMENT 02/04/26 02/11/26 EN26-00062 3596 ALPINE AVE NW ABATEMENT 02/04/26 02/11/26 EN26-00063 3488 ALPINE AVE NW ABATEMENT 02/04/26 02/11/26 EN26-00064 3554 ALPINE AVE NW ABATEMENT 02/04/26 02/09/26 EN25-00453 2611 ALPINE AVE NW RESOLVED 12/04/25 02/17/26 EN26-00036 527 FERNDALE AVE NW RESOLVED 01/23/26 02/03/26 EN26-00048 3050 FRUIT RIDGE AVE NW RESOLVED 01/27/26 02/03/26 EN26-00050 3150 FRUIT RIDGE AVE NW RESOLVED 01/27/26 02/03/26 EN26-00051 3180 FRUIT RIDGE AVE NW RESOLVED 01/27/26 02/03/26 EN26-00052 3200 FRUIT RIDGE AVE NW RESOLVED 01/27/26 02/03/26 EN26-00053 3738 NORTHRIDGE DR NW RESOLVED 01/27/26 02/03/26 EN26-00056 2350 3 MILE RD NW RESOLVED 02/02/26 02/02/26 EN26-00057 3179 ALPINE AVE NW RESOLVED 02/02/26 02/02/26 EN26-00058 1126 3 MILE RD NW RESOLVED 02/03/26 02/04/26 EN26-00059 3500 ALPINE AVE NW RESOLVED 02/04/26 02/09/26 EN26-00061 3576 ALPINE AVE NW RESOLVED 02/04/26 02/10/26 EN26-00068 1955 3 MILE RD NW RESOLVED 02/09/26 02/17/26 EN26-00069 4624 CHESTERFIELD BLVD NW RESOLVED 02/09/26 02/17/26 EN26-00070 1962 3 MILE RD NW RESOLVED 02/10/26 02/17/26 Total Entries: 21 SWIMMING POOL Enforcement Number Address Status Filed Closed EN26-00078 4540 WEST GRAND BLVD NW RESOLVED 02/23/26 02/23/26 Total Entries: 1 Total Records: 31 Population: All Records Enforcement.DateClosed in <Previous month> [02/01/26 - 02/28/26] 2/2 Page 28 of 44  CITY OF WALKER ASSESSING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor, Commissioners and City Managers FROM: Kelly Smith, Assessor DATE: March 11, 2026 RE: March Report from Assessing March Board of Review is this week. Things are going good so far. Monday, we had in person appeals – 20 appeals that day. Tuesday, we had a lighter schedule – 6 appeals that day. Tomorrow is our letter appeal day – there are about 50 of those, but half of them is late filed personal property, the rest are for residential and industrial parcels. We will close our 2026 March Board of Review after the letter appeal day tomorrow – then I will wrap up all the paperwork and reports to get them ready for delivering them to Kent County Equalization next Tuesday. Once that is done, we can roll the database over to 2027 and start the process all over again. Randy Smith has resigned from our Board of Review. We still have the three people that we need for our Board, so there is no need to fill that position currently. Randy was an awesome person to serve on our Board – very knowledgeable with real estate, development, and issues with homes. He will be missed. Thank you for your service, Randy, it was greatly appreciated. I am retiring at the end of the month, so this will be my last monthly report. I have worked here for over 33 years, 34 if you add in my first year as a seasonal in the income tax department. It has been a blast!! Walker has been such a welcoming and warm place to work – we have such a great staff – my staff in the Assessing Office in particular – Rachel and Taylor – you two are so awesome, just the best!! I am truly going to miss you all. Thanks for the great career here – it was very satisfying and fulfilling! Kelly Smith, Assessor – soon to be retired!!! Page 29 of 44  CITY OF WALKER CLERK’S DEPARTMENT TO: Mayor, Commissioners and City Managers FROM: City Clerk’s Office DATE: March 12, 2026 RE: February Clerk’s Department Report PASSPORTS Quantity Cost Per Total Applications Processed 40 x $ 35.00 = $ 1,400.00 Passport Pictures 45 x $ 10.00 = $ 450.00 Total Passport Revenues for the month $ 1,850.00 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT The City Clerk’s Office received eight (8) requests for copies of public records for the month. ELECTIONS There were no changes to the 2026 election schedule or filing requirements during the month of February. The Clerk’s Office continues to prepare for the August 4, 2026, Primary Election and November 3, 2026, General Election. Nominating Petition packets remain available through the City Clerk’s Office, and the statutory filing deadline of 4:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026, remains in effect for all candidates seeking to appear on the ballot. They must file an Affidavit of Identity with their completed Nominating Petitions. Staff responded to candidate inquiries regarding filing requirements during the month. In addition, the Clerk’s Office conducted an internal review with staff to ensure readiness to assist candidates with nominating petition packets and filings. Staff will continue to be available to support candidates throughout the filing period. BID OPENINGS There were no bid openings held in the City Clerk’s office for the month. LICENSING New Businesses Licensed for the Month: • A. Van Stensel & Son, LLC • Gamechange Bos LLC • Aurora North America LLC • Lodgco Hospitality • CG Automation & Fixture Inc • Nails By Crystal LLC • DDS Integration • Spunky Monkey Smoke Shop • Egan Food Technologies • Uptown Cheapskate Walker • FS-BF North American LLC No new home occupations were licensed for the month. The City Clerk’s Office has completed the 2026 Business License renewal process and will proceed with a comprehensive review of licensing records, procedures, and interdepartmental data to verify business activity and ensure accuracy of City records. Page 30 of 44 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor, Commissioners, and City Managers FROM: Gary Postema, Director of the Department of Public Works DATE: March 11th, 2026 RE: DPW Monthly Report – February 2026 BUILDING MAINTENANCE • Activated maglocks and electric strikes at Fire Station 3 • Assisted with Maintenance at WIFC • Woking on bids and demos for a new library cleaning robot • Replaced the bottom panel on a garage door at Fire Station 3 • Replaced the safety sensor on a garage door in the DPW truck garage • Painting was completed in the Assistant City Manager’s office • Set up and reset the Commission Chambers for multiple meetings • Lubricated all electronic door strikes at the Public Safety Building • Ordered new locks for the private complex Electric transformers • PM’s on City Hall vacuums • Replaced a light in the mechanic’s garage • Installed accreditation plaque at the Police Department • General Maintenance in the restrooms at the Public Safety Building • Working with Otis on robot controls for the new library elevator • Obtaining bids for window replacements at City Hall • Ordered new door for hallway from holding to the courtroom at Public Safety Building • Repaired damaged drywall at city hall • Repaired strike on delivery door at city hall SIGN SHOP • Snow & Ice Removal • Made 20 signs for stock • Replaced 5 damaged signs and posts from car accidents • Street sign and illuminated sign inspections • Finished creating new wall photos for city hall • Started removing the No Parking signs on Hillside and Lankamp Page 31 of 44 GARAGE Police • We have 2 new cars that were put into service in February. Built by Forge Safety • Old car 7 was decommissioned from service and sent to auction • Diagnosing link module communication issues on 6 of the cars. The upfitter and dealer are assisting. Fire • Platform 1 was temporarily out of service due to a cab sensor. We had this repaired the next day. • Engine 1 is still waiting for all new suspension parts for the front axle due to obsolete parts. Parts are ordered. The Engine remains out of service. • Adding 5g cradle points to all engines. • 2 Admin cars were retired from service and decommissioned. One of the cars went to auction and the other will be utilized in the city fleet for a bit longer. DPW • We were steady with minor plow truck repairs such as blown hydraulic lines and brake chambers. • Snow equipment held up very well through the extremely cold temperatures. • Inventory and organizing our stockroom. • We have started preparing for summer operations. • The Vactor was sent to the dealer for a few technical wear and tear repairs. ROADS • 9 Times out plowing and Salting roads. • Patching roads city wide. • Picking up trash and debris in the right of way after the snow melted. • Uncovering catch basins in preparation for the spring rain • Road repairs utilizing Mastic on North Center, Butterworth, and O’Brien. • Preparing for paving and summer operations. PARKS • Snow removal • Tree trimming in the City Parks • Continued playground maintenance (Replacing rusty hardware, etc.) • Meetings with vendors for spring materials and supplies • Park bathroom maintenance preparing for spring Page 32 of 44 RIGHT OF WAY • Permits/Plan reviews o Right of way permits = 14 o Year to date right of way permits = 27 • MISS DIG o Normal Tickets = 194 o Emergency Tickets = 9 o Year to date Emergency Tickets = 18 o Year to date Tickets = 361 • Design Tickets/As built requests o 9 o Year to date = 16 • Field Inspections o (1) Driveway/sidewalk inspections o (3) Storm Sewer/Culvert inspections  Editing and field verifying Storm Sewer GIS Data o Underground Utility o Restoration o Traffic and Work Zone Monitoring • AT&T o Fiber optic service installs city wide o Miss Dig Design requests • Comcast o Permit/Design Reviews o Pole Top maintenance/Aerial line work City Wide o Permit Review for project on North Center Dr. • 123.Net o Permitted projects on Fruit Ridge Ave. near Dykstra Dr. and Northridge Dr. near Peach Ridge Ave. as well as South Industrial Dr.  Completed • MCI/Verizon o No activity • Metronet/T-Fiber o Permitted Project in Imperial Forest and Lincoln Lawns Plats  Continued o Aerial work on Leonard St.  Continued • Consumers Energy o Pole replacements city wide o Aerial line maintenance city wide Page 33 of 44  o Tree Maintenance • DTE o Service installations, renewals, and upgrades city wide o Installing pipeline anodes City wide o Permitted project installing gas main in Pheasant Preserve Plat  Completed • Independent Electricity Transmission Company (ITC)/Michigan Electric Transmission Company (METC) o No activity • Water/Sewer o (1) Water service break on Rolling Green. o (1) Sanitary Sewer break on Marlin Ave. • Kent County Drain Commission o No activity • City Road Project meetings and updates with the Engineering Department • Assisted Parks Department as needed. • Assisted Road crew as needed. • Assisted Sign shop as needed. OFFICE • Processed Right of Way permits • Prepared invoices for payment authorization • Prepared Bid Package for Community/Harmon Parking Lot Paving • APWA Snowplow Roadeo planning has begun • Working on Performance Evaluations. • Site Plan review committee. • Working on asset management program implementation and buildout. • Budget preparation and review • Writing Policies and procedures • Library Construction Progress meetings and collaboration • Mineral Mining Review Board • Easter Egg Hunt Event preparation • Fruitridge Ave Post Construction meeting • METRO Act permit review • Attended a truckers against trafficking presentation at the Ottawa County Road Commission. Page 34 of 44  CITY OF WALKER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Shay Gallagher, City Manager FROM: Scott Conners, P.E., City Engineer / Public Services Director DATE: March 11, 2026 RE: March Staff Report - Engineering In the paragraphs below we will provide updates on 3 topics that will require a significant amount of energy throughout the month of March and into the spring. Walker Library: We are about to begin an important stage of Library construction. Inside the building we are beginning to see drywall installation. This will continue as rough-in work for electric, plumbing and heating/cooling is completed. The process of commissioning (testing and certifying) these utilities is also beginning. Outside of the building the spring weather will bring a significant effort related to site work. One of the first things we will see is the new driveway that runs between the new library and our main city hall entrance. We hope to open this driveway with a temporary surface to allow for better circulation in the front parking lot. The new covered walkway entrances to City Hall are also on the horizon. We are anticipating the removals to take place on March 19th and 20th. Unfortunately, we are still months away from restoring the parking that will be adjacent to the existing covered walkway entrance. But the work is beginning! Thanks for everyones patience as we navigate the construction zone to participate in various commission meetings, pay taxes, and attend to daily city business. We can see the finish line! Emergency Management: The Engineering Department has some very basic roles in our Emergency Management Plan. The primary roles are assisting with Damage Assessment and preparing maps and reports to assist the overall city team. When an emergency involves flooding, we have a more active role that includes proactive work and reactive response. This task becomes increasingly important in the spring. Page 35 of 44 Our preemptive duties generally focus on our FEMA certified floodwall between Turner Avenue and US-131. This floodwall requires annual inspection and certification to ensure that there are no breaches. The City is also required to test and maintain a series of back flow preventors that close when the Grand River rises above it’s banks. These large iron gates allow water to outlet to the river from the storm sewer system in Turner Avenue. The gates close when backwater pressure from the river rises and pushes upstream and back towards Turner. The Grand River flooding is usually very predictable as it often takes 3-4 days for heavy rainfall to make it’s way downstream. The headwaters of the Grand River start in Jackson and then run through Lansing on the way to Grand Rapids, Walker, and eventually Lake Michigan. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) uses river gauges to monitor the elevations and predict peaks in the flow & depth. The recent storms are anticipated to cause an increase in the Grand River of just over 2’ in the next 4 days. The image below shows the official forecast. Page 36 of 44 Private Development Activity: Two large developments have each received their stormwater and soil erosion permits. Earthwork has begun on both the Vista 45 and Highview (formerly Lewis Farms) sites. Each of these projects will include public utilities to serve a large base of rental units. The fine details included in the sanitary sewer, watermain, and street improvement plans are still being massaged into their final forms. Both projects will require approval by our utility partners in Grand Rapids. That work should be permitted in the next 4-8 weeks. Mass balancing of the soil on the site will take place before the utility installation begins. There are several other residential projects working through this approval process. We anticipate a very busy year with the inspection and oversight of the public components of these projects. Assistant City Engineer, Travis Mabry, is charged with monitoring these activities. Other Noteworthy Efforts: • Public Safety Space Needs – Facility Development • City Hall Space Needs Study • Mid-Block Crossings (3 Locations) – Construction 4/13 through 6/12 • Maplerow Sidewalk – Award anticipated at 3/23 CC Meeting • North Park Street & West River Drive Traffic Signal – Beginning next week • Alpine Avenue & Hillside Avenue Traffic Signal – Beginning next week • Community Park Pedestrian Connection – Design • Remembrance Business District Mid-Block Crossing (@ Mullins) – Design • Kinney & Three Mile Signal - Design • Engineering, Public Works, Public Project Budgets & CIP Items • Walker Ice and Fitness CIP Items There are many other critical items taking place as we continue to work on existing and future private projects. As noted above, we have a long list of residential projects that require public infrastructure and our oversight through construction. We also remain busy administering many of the behind the scenes program tasks like soil erosion, stormwater permitting, Act 51 compliance, asset management, FEMA floodwall monitoring, etc. We will have a busy year in 2026! Please feel free to have Commissioners reach out to me directly at 616-791-6792 or sconners@walker.city if they have any questions on these high priority projects or any of the other tasks under our supervision. Cc: Gary Postema, DPW Director Travis Mabry, P.E., Asst. City Engineer Jason Washler, P.E. P&N Dan Fredricks, P.E., LRE Brian Hannon, P.E., M&B Page 37 of 44  CITY OF WALKER HUMAN RESOURCES TO: Mayor, Commissioners, and City Manager FROM: Shannon Bales, SHRM-CP, HR Director DATE: March 9, 2026 RE: Monthly Staff Report February 2026 Recruiting / Staffing: Current job openings include: Seasonal Public Works Maintenance (Full-Time Temporary), Police Officer (Full-Time), City Assessor (Full-Time), Deputy Court Administrator (Full-Time), and City Engineer (Full-Time). Staffing changes this month: 1. Three Paid on Call Firefighters are joining the team in March. Welcome Sasha Schuitema, Tyden Ferris, and Daniel Heitzman! 2. Shay Gallagher was hired by the City Commission as City Manager. His first day is March 5th. Welcome Shay! There are police officer and paid on call candidates in the pre-employment screening process. We hope to have them on board in a few weeks. More details soon. Initial interviews were held for the Deputy Court Administrator position. A second round of interviews with Judge Christensen will occur in March to finalize the selection of a candidate. More details next month. Julie Fend’s retirement date is set for April 30th. Work continues filling the City Assessor job opening. We are looking into alternative options and working with the City of Grandville to determine if there is a possibility for shared services with them on this position. Kelly Smith’s retirement date is set for March 31st. Darrel Schmalzel retired on February 28th after almost 28 years of service to the City of Walker. Congrats Darrel and Happy Retirement! Current employment:  8 Elected Officials  134 FT Employees  37 PT Employees  40 Seasonal Employees  15 Paid-On-Call Employees Payroll & Benefits: 1095-Cs were submitted to the IRS and copies sent to employees at the beginning of February. We audit payroll and benefit records in the months of February and March. We review payroll deductions, leave balances, employees lists, benefit enrollments, etc. to ensure all data is accurate and applied correctly. We take this time to clean up files, close out the calendar year documents, and store or purge retention items as required. The Personnel Committee met to discuss the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) benefit pertaining to the Police Command and Police Administration division. This program allows an employee to sign up and set a specific retirement Page 38 of 44  HR Department Staff Report (cont.) date (up to 5 years in the future) while deferring their pension payments until that specified date. Discussion was held regarding succession planning efforts for leadership in the Police Department, cost of the program, required financial contributions to allow for benefit enhancement to the plan, and employee interest. Chief Mankel will discuss the program with those in the division and report back regarding interest to help the committee determine if spending additional funds to offer this benefit would be valuable. Other: Many other personnel and related activities were addressed this month. Page 39 of 44  CITY OF WALKER WALKER ICE AND FITNESS CENTER MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor, Commissioners and City Managers FROM: Mary Kay Sherman DATE: March 10, 2026 RE: February 2026– City Staff Report Rec Dept: • 410 kids are registered for spring soccer. • We are busy working on practice permits, game schedules, soccer official schedules, shirt order, etc. for soccer season, practices start April 6. • We had a group of our senior gym members help us stuff eggs, 1900 eggs were stuffed last week, and another group comes this week. • We are still looking for help the day of the Easter egg hunt – March 28th from 9:30-12pm. • Park rentals have started coming in on a weekly basis. • Adult softball registration is open online. • Memorial Day parade registration opens on April 1. We have already been getting inquiries about registration. Fitness Dept: • 2026 New Year Weight Loss Challenge Winners. Matt Goodrich lost 7.21% & Pat Snyder lost 8.27%. • Hired another Fitness Instructor to help sub classes--Mallory Feyen. • As of 3/1/26 we have 3855 members to the gym. • March specials for the gym: o Tanning Punch Cards are $10 off – now $33 for 10 sessions o Personal Training – Buy 6 session package and get one addition session free. Facility • Room rentals continue to be fully booked on weekends. • The Little Free Food Pantry continues to be visited more and more by those in need. • Trane has begun installation of the new Chiller Unit in the Mezzanine. Project completion date is May 1. • Kenowa Hills High School will be hosting their blood drive here at the WIFC in our meeting rooms on March 16 & 17 from 11am-6pm. Walk-ins are welcome! Page 40 of 44 Ice • We hosted our biannual Try Hockey for Free Event at the WIFC this past Saturday. We had 81 skaters attend!! This is the largest group we have ever had participate for this event. Great times were had, skaters fell in love with the sport and got better in a short time. Thanks to the HAWK Coaches, HAWK Bantam A players, and the Lake Effect Figure Skating Club for volunteering to coach for this event and Gillian for coordinating! • Our HAWK hockey season is winding down with our teams participating in Little Caesar's Championship weekend and final tournaments this upcoming weekend. What an incredible season! Spring Hockey Tryouts begin March 16th with Fall Tryouts to follow the week of May 18th. HAWK is posied to be the second largest Association in our immediate area of West Michigan--all on one sheet of ice! • Our next session of Learn to Skate and Learn to Play begins March 14th. Due to overwhelming interest, we have added an extra half hour to the time slot. We anticipate over 130 participants during our 1.5 hour of ice • The Semi Pro team West Michigan Sentinels will be playing their playoff games at the WIFC! First two games of their home playoff run is Saturday March 21 at 5pm and Sunday March 22 at Noon Page 41 of 44  X Jan CITY OF WALKER INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor, Commissioners, City Managers, Finance Director FROM: Cherie Roberts, Administrator DATE: March 11, 2026 RE: February 2026 Monthly Staff Report Individual Income Tax We have started processing 2025 returns with refunds as of 3/1/2026. We have received approximately 4300 e-filed and paper returns to be processed. 95% of all W-2/W-3s received from our employers have been reconciled. This makes it possible to accurately process returns as we can verify that the withholding reported on the return matches what the employer paid in withholding. A big shout-out to Judy and Alana for great efficiency in reconciling these processes. Corporate/Partnership Income Tax We are starting to receive 2025 Corporate and Partnership returns. Other Page 42 of 44  CITY OF WALKER Finance/Treasurer Department Staff Report March 2026 Property Taxes: Based on State of Michigan property tax law, the City of Walker concluded the collection of 2025 property tax bills for real property (which is considered land and buildings) on March 1. After the March 1 cutoff, real property tax bills must be paid to the Kent County Treasurer. In early March of each year, all local units of government go through a property tax process referred to as “settlement” with their local County Treasurer. During the settlement process, the local unit verifies the amount of property taxes billed by taxing unit and then reconciles the payments made to each taxing unit. Once the records have been verified and reconciled, the local unit then transfers the unpaid real property tax information to the County. The local unit and the County then “settle” on the amount of unpaid real property taxes that are turned over to the County. However, the local unit continues to collect unpaid personal property taxes (which are based on the value of items within businesses such as furniture and fixtures, tools, machinery, etc). Walker began the collection of 2025 property taxes on July 1, 2025. Between that date and March 1, 2026, Walker processed 17,131 property tax payments for a total tax collection of $64,803,071. The settlement process between the City of Walker and Kent County for the 2025 property tax roll is in progress and our reports have been forwarded to the county. Completion of this process should occur within the next week or two. Finance: The Walker Finance Committee met on February 23, 2026 to discuss the first draft version of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget. The meeting went well, and revisions were discussed. A second draft of the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget will be prepared and reviewed in April 2026. A recommended FY 2026/2027 budget will be presented to the full City Commission for approval in June 2026. Budget amendments for the current fiscal year are being created. These amendments will be reviewed by the Finance Committee and then presented to the full City Commission for approval. My goal is to complete this process by mid-April 2026. Bank Balance Report: I will email a copy of the February 2026 bank balance report to you when it is completed. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or stop in the office. Thank you. Submitted on March 11, 2026, by: Daniel DeVries Walker City Finance Director/Treasurer (616) 791-6852 Email: ddevries@walker.city Page 43 of 44  Walker Branch Library Monthly Report Walker Temporary Library February Statistics 11,252 physical items circulated. This includes items checked out and renewed for more loan time. We held 13 programs attended by 249 patrons and attended 5 outreach events attended by 223 community members. Library Updates In February, the Walker team and a few other KDL Staff toured the new library with Gabe Baumann from OAK. Staff were excited to see the new library from the inside for the first time! Kent District Library is encouraging adults to get “On the Same Page” with reading. KDL is thrilled to announce that the book that will build community as everyone reads and discusses the same title is The Women by Kristin Hannah. On the Same Page will include book discussions, programs focused on the themes in the book and a Meet the Author event at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, June 9 at the Godwin Heights High School Auditorium. The author event will feature Kristin Hannah and special guest Megan Chance, who The Walker Team touring the new library share a long-standing friendship. Programming and Outreach On February 13th, we held the program Polar Pals at Walker Ice and Fitness Center. Children learned about winter animals through craft and play in the room right next to an ice rink! A big thank you to our friends at the Walker Ice and Fitness Center for sharing their space with our community so we can continue to offer fun and educational programs while we are in the temporary location. Polar Pals at the Walker Ice and Fitness Center Upcoming Program Highlights Spring Craft Extravaganza: Thursday, April 09, 2:00–3:00pm at the Walker Ice and Fitness Center. Bluey™ Bonanza: Friday, May 22, 2:00pm–3:00pm at the Walker Ice and Fitness Center. Page 44 of 44