#MiHolland Update

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

Kara de Alvare talks latest events See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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”. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

This month’s co-host, City Manager Keith Van Beek, talks about all facets of Holland’s newly renovated Civic Center Place, including a couple upcoming events you won’t want to miss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.