City Budget FY23-24

City Council will review the proposed budget at its next meeting on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 114 N. Kidd Street, Ionia, MI 48846. During the meeting, there will be a public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed budget. The budget is attached below for review. Any questions can be directed to City Manager Precia Garland via email at pgarland@ci.ionia.mi.us.

Download a File:
City of Ionia Budget FY23-24 (PDF)

Bid Opportunity - Ionia City Dog Park Project

The City of Ionia is currently accepting bids for the Dog Park Project. A complete copy of the bid specifications is available below. Responses are due no later than 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 22, 2023. A public bid open will take place at this time in the Lower Level Conference Room of City Hall, 114 N. Kidd Street, Ionia, MI 48846.

Questions may be directed to Paula Lawrence at RJM Design, and she will provide project drawings upon request. Paula can be reached at (616) 560-9131 or via email at plawrence@rjm-design.com.

Download a File:
Ionia City Dog Park - Bid Specifications (PDF)

Temporary Trail Closure for Construction - Fred Thwaites River Trail

Construction on the Fred Thwaites River Trail project will begin June 2, 2023, and is expected to extend through July 24. During this time, the trail will be closed and public access/usage is prohibited. Barricades will be placed at all connectors and access points to the trail. This includes the west trailhead at the Ionia Fairgrounds, access points at Steele Street, Mill Street, Harper Park, and Cleveland Street
(including the parking lot), as well as Quarry Road.

For more information please view the full press release provided below.

Download a File:
Press Release - Fred Thwaites River Trail (PDF)

Parks and Rec. Survey

Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update: Every five years, the City of Ionia updates its Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The plan is valuable for several reasons — it provides an inventory of all City parks facilities and rates their accessibility; it identifies future parks and recreation improvement projects; and it makes the City eligible to apply for a variety of grants to help fund those future parks improvements. As part of the update process, we want to hear from you, City residents, regarding what you find most valuable when it comes to Parks and Rec and what you’d like to see in the future! To respond to our online survey, please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IoniaParksandRecreationPlan . The survey will be open through mid-August.

Public Notices

The Ionia Election Commission will meet on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Lower Level Conference Room at City Hall, 114 N. Kidd Street, Ionia, MI 48846. This meeting is to discuss business related to the upcoming August 8 and November 7, 2023, elections. This meeting is open to the public.

City Council will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 114 N. Kidd Street, Ionia, MI 48846. Comments will be solicited regarding the proposed FY23-24 Budget.

City Council will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 114 N. Kidd Street, Ionia, MI 48846. Comments will be solicited regarding the proposed Ordinance No. 576 that would amend sewer and water fees.

City Council will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 114 N. Kidd Street, Ionia, MI 48846. Comments will be solicited regarding Resolution 2023-07 that would change the date of local elections from even to odd years.

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 4:30 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 114 N. Kidd Street, Ionia, MI 48846. Comments will be solicited for the final site plan review of 205 S. Dexter Street.

To view the corresponding public notices; click on the files below.

Download a File:
Election Commission Meeting 6-1-23 (PDF)
PH Notice - FY23-24 Budget (PDF)
PH Notice - Ordinance No. 576 (PDF)
PH Notice - Resolution 2023-07 (PDF)
PH Notice - 205 S. Dexter St. SPR (PDF)

Ionia Harvest Market

The Ionia Harvest Market (formerly Ionia Farmers’ Market) kicks off Saturday, June 3rd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Ionia Rotary Hoppough Pavilion on the corner of Steele and Adams Street. Fresh fruits, vegetables, maple syrup, honey, bedding plants, crafts and so much more are welcome. Vendors may register for a seasonal or daily pass. Project Fresh, Senior Project Fresh, WIC, Bridge, and SNAP programs are welcome. Join us for a visit or as a vendor beginning each Saturday from June through October 7th. For more information, contact Market Director Elisabeth Haight by email at ioniaharvestmarketplace@gmail.com.

Visit the Ionia Harvest Market Facebook page for the latest information and updates.

Download a File:
Ionia Harvest Market Application 2023 (PDF)