Fife Lake Village

Fife Lake Village Fife Lake is in Grand Traverse County with full time population of 443, along 617 acre lake.

Fife Lake Village has a full time population of 443 and countless seasonal residents and visitors who come for the four seasons of family fun.

Beach sand is all laid and leveled and is ready for summer fun!
06/14/2026

Beach sand is all laid and leveled and is ready for summer fun!

Not quite done! BUT, it’s safe to say the kids are loving the new beach sand. Feedback from parents: This is the best a...
06/13/2026

Not quite done! BUT, it’s safe to say the kids are loving the new beach sand. Feedback from parents: This is the best and cleanest they have seen it in years.

A couple more buckets and some final spreading will take place Sunday morning to finish.

Be advised: In preparation for new playground equipment (funded with DDA TIF funds), Helsel’s Tree Service will be remov...
06/12/2026

Be advised: In preparation for new playground equipment (funded with DDA TIF funds), Helsel’s Tree Service will be removing one tree and grinding stumps in the ballpark today. Please avoid the area as our contractors complete their work.

Why has the sprinkler system not been functioning at Lakeside Park, you ask? Well, after lots of digging and discovery b...
06/12/2026

Why has the sprinkler system not been functioning at Lakeside Park, you ask? Well, after lots of digging and discovery by Berg Well Drilling, it is NOW! New pressure tank (failure due to age) and multiple sections of line were replaced yesterday! We can now lay grass seed and water sufficiently to make our beach beautiful and healthy again!

The Village Council would like to thank the Township for hosting the informational meeting last night. It was a very inf...
06/11/2026

The Village Council would like to thank the Township for hosting the informational meeting last night. It was a very informative event. We would also like to thank those who attended (both Village and Township electors). While we all may not have the same perspectives or opinions, it is clear we all love Fife Lake and care deeply.

Please join us at our next Village Council meeting on Tuesday, 6/16 at 6:30 at the Village Office, 616 Bates Street. Please, come, share your thoughts, your concerns, & your questions. We want to hear the voices of our Village electors! We will further discuss this particular issue, armed with the factual information obtained through the FOIA request made to the Township that was received last night…and much more, as we do the good work of the Village.

Beach closure effective immediately. KEO is en route with sand. Dock repairs started at 7:00am. Dock was fully removed f...
06/11/2026

Beach closure effective immediately. KEO is en route with sand.

Dock repairs started at 7:00am. Dock was fully removed for safety of workers and work is being conducted in the parking area. UPDATE: Dock repairs are completed and back in the water as of 11am.

Crosswalk sign was returned to centerline. Please refrain from repositioning for safety reasons.

A few notices-UPDATED:1)Village Leaf Dump will be closed until further notice for required maintenance.2) Construction a...
06/10/2026

A few notices-UPDATED:
1)Village Leaf Dump will be closed until further notice for required maintenance.
2) Construction and repairs on the irrigation system will be taking place in Lakeside Park on Thursday, June 11. Beachside parking will be closed beginning at 8am.
3)The boat launch will be down to one lane while the dock is repaired on Thursday, June 11th from 6am-12pm.
4) Beach sand will be delivered to Lakeside Park on Thursday, June 11th. Beach access will be closed until sand can be spread; please respect Caution Tape until it is removed.

Sorry for any inconvenience!

Another busy, beautiful week in the Village!-DPW removed a couple of "Let it Snow Banners" that were overlooked. We DO ...
06/08/2026

Another busy, beautiful week in the Village!

-DPW removed a couple of "Let it Snow Banners" that were overlooked. We DO NOT want to tempt nature now that summer weather has arrived. Next installation of seasonal lamp post banners will be rotated 360 degrees to not overhang onto the parking spaces. This can cause issue for high profile vehicles.
-DPW installed the DDA, 2-hr dock.
-DPW adjusted the boat launch dock to accommodate dropping lake levels.
-DPW completed lots of striping including: Village Municipal Building, DNR, Boat Launch and downtown parallel parking areas.
-DPW is watering flowers at least 3 times weekly. This is a huge budgetary savings!
-DPW collaborated with Grand Traverse County to provide hot patch on Village Roads; Council considered purchase of our own hot patch equipment as it is a better option.
-New trash can lids have been approved, purchased, and installed in all parks.
-Beach sand and gravel was approved, purchased, and will be delivered this upcoming week.
-Loader repairs were approved, scheduled and began.
-Concrete base for road banner pole was approved, scheduled, and completed.
-Reports of bulb replacements needed on lamp posts from elector and forwarded to DPW for replacement.
-There was some potential vandalism in Memorial Park to one trash can.
-Buoys are being assessed to be sure we have all necessary hardware and will be installed this week.
-Communicated with Deputy Whetstone regarding potential new Community Policing Officer
-Worked on credit card policy and ORV/Dirt Bike ordinance for Council review.
-Received communication from EGLE to register leaf dump. Council plans to review ongoing concerns and make potential changes to access.
-Paid required amount to Fife Lake Township to complete FOIA regarding petition to disincorporate Village of Fife Lake. They shared an estimated timeline to receive of 6/10/26.
-Received communication regarding a travel trailer and forwarded to Zoning Administrator to ensure compliance.
-Facilitated rescheduled May Village Council meeting.
-Approved and contracted for road improvements to Anthony St and Pierce St.

I thought our meeting was very productive and I greatly appreciate the collaboration of ALL the council members. While I may carry the title of President, I cannot do it alone and want to thank the council members, DPW staff, and Clerk in supporting the good work of the Village.

Upcoming Meetings:
-DDA Regular Meeting: June 9th, 6:30pm at Village Office, 616 Bates St
-Q&A Session with attorney regarding August 4th ballot proposal to disincorporate Fife Lake Village: June 10th, 6:00pm Fire Barn, 134 Morgan Street
-Truth in Taxation: June 16th, 6:15pm at Village Office, 616 Bates St
-Rescheduled Regular Village Council June Meeting: June 16th, 6:30pm at Village Office, 616 Bates St

Village DPW will be striping parking areas in the downtown Sunday, June 7th. Please use caution and honk as you drive by...
06/07/2026

Village DPW will be striping parking areas in the downtown Sunday, June 7th. Please use caution and honk as you drive by.

Heads up motorists! The Village, in conjunction with Grand Traverse County, will be doing road repair in the Village to...
06/03/2026

Heads up motorists! The Village, in conjunction with Grand Traverse County, will be doing road repair in the Village tomorrow (June 3rd) starting at 7am. Please drive cautiously and give a wave as you pass by.

Address

616 Bates Street
Fife Lake, MI
49633

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+12318794291

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