Fife Lake Village

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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.

We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Halloween!  Here are some happenings in our village.  -Approved and distribute...
11/02/2026

We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Halloween! Here are some happenings in our village.

-Approved and distributed Fall Leaf Pickup Flyer (Over 70 residences have been serviced).
-Attended DDA Meeting
Host-a-Bench Program
Sidewalk repair/replacement on Boyd and State
-MDA Conference Attendance
-Communicated with property owner regarding zoning needs.
-Requested communication with Zoning Administrator. Received report.
-Reached out to the Planning Commission to finalize Library zoning recommendation for Council consideration. Approved at Regular -Council Meeting on 10/26/26.
-Reached out to MML regarding email communications and best practices.
-Researched incompatible offices in preparation of personnel meeting.

Upcoming Meetings (all held at Village Office, 616 Bates St:
Personnel: 11/2 at 5pm
DDA: 11/10 at 6:30pm
Finance: 11/11 at 5pm
Park Committee: 11/18 at 5pm

10/26/2026

DPW will start the fall leaf pick up tomorrow, October 26th. It’s not too late to request service. Please use caution when driving around the work areas as DPW may be partially block a lane during curbside pickups. We look forward to offering this service to our residents over the next few weeks.

If you are in need of leaf pick up, please request service by contacting DPW at [email protected] or call/txt at 231-879-9230.

Fall Leaf Dump Hours
10/22/2026

Fall Leaf Dump Hours

Do you live in the outskirts of Fife Lake?  Love seeing all the littles dressed up but need a spot to treat the trickste...
10/21/2026

Do you live in the outskirts of Fife Lake? Love seeing all the littles dressed up but need a spot to treat the tricksters? Participate in the DDA Host-a-Bench event! Stop into State Street Coffee to reserve your bench!

The Village of Fife Lake is excited to once again offer curbside pick up of leaves to our village residents!  Please cal...
10/21/2026

The Village of Fife Lake is excited to once again offer curbside pick up of leaves to our village residents!

Please call 231-879-9230 or email [email protected] to request pickup. Pick ups will take place between 10/22-11/9.

The Village Leaf Dump is ready for use.  It will be open TOMORROW, Wednesday 10/22, from 9-10am with DPW employees prese...
10/21/2026

The Village Leaf Dump is ready for use. It will be open TOMORROW, Wednesday 10/22, from 9-10am with DPW employees present. Use will require proof of residency/property ownership within the village.

Tonight’s Regular Village Council Meeting has been rescheduled to 10/26 at 5pm.
10/15/2026

Tonight’s Regular Village Council Meeting has been rescheduled to 10/26 at 5pm.

Here's the happening in the Village:-Village/DPW are preparing for winter and making sure all the equipment is ready for...
10/13/2026

Here's the happening in the Village:

-Village/DPW are preparing for winter and making sure all the equipment is ready for the demands we will put on it.
-Finalizing claim for skate park vandalism repairs/replacements.
-Key code lock has been installed on Village door.
-Village storm drains have been cleaned out.
-Pulling in docks, buoys and transitioning away from summer. (DNR dock will be removed by Thanksgiving)
-Leaf dump has been cleaned/cleared, and we will advertise new access hours and plans for fall leaf pick up soon.
-Communicated with Historical Society to document Fire Barn lease details.
-Communicated with GT County Road for potential intergovernmental agreement for plowing and collaborate on salt purchase.
-Interviewed and selected individual for recommendation of Part-time DPW employee.

Regular Village Council Meeting is rescheduled to 10/26 at 5pm.

Please note the upcoming meetings as there has been a reschedule of our REGULAR meeting to Monday, 9/21 at 6:30pm.Here's...
09/10/2026

Please note the upcoming meetings as there has been a reschedule of our REGULAR meeting to Monday, 9/21 at 6:30pm.

Here's the happenings of the Village:
*Following up with Spectrum to finalize cancelation of phone system after months of no communication.
*Filed police report and insurance claim for park vandalism.
*Facilitated Finance Committee Meeting
--Working on formatting YTD BTA report for better understanding/transparency.
--All departments within budget.
--Working with auditor to show transfer into revenue from fund balance to cover road repairs within budget.
--Reviewed Planning Commission budget and recommended amendments.
*Confirmed petition terms for November ballot with FL Twp Clerk.
*Reviewed Bid Requirements with Clerk.
*Addressed road damage due to rain and drainage issues, specifically on Oak, Bates, & Morgan.
*Received and reviewed Planning Commission Rezoning Recommendation.
*Shop cleaning and reorganization underway to prepare and make room for winter needs.
*Perpich facilitated Policy Meeting
--Recommends DPW have a Purchasing Card
--Credit Card and ORV drafts will be reviewed at the next council meeting.
*Gathering multiple estimates for cleanup of leaf dump.
*Worked with community member on grant for tennis/pickleball courts.
*Acquired Roadsoft software for DPW management of roads.
*Received Draft Audit.
*Acquired new front plow for alleys and small areas.
*Researching Fire Barn Lease with Historical Society
*Acquired limestone for drainage repairs.
*Ordered street signs for Bates and Martha intersection.

Upcoming Meetings:
Parks Committee-Monday, September 14th at 5pm, Village Office
Streets Committee-Wednesday, September 16th at 5pm, Village Office
Rescheduled Regular Council Meeting-Monday, September 21st at 6:30pm, Village Office

Notice: Tomorrow, September 1st, the north side of State Street from the Mad Swirls ice cream shop to Boyd Street will b...
08/31/2026

Notice: Tomorrow, September 1st, the north side of State Street from the Mad Swirls ice cream shop to Boyd Street will be closed for parking from 6am-3pm for maintenance on the street lights. Please also be aware of volunteers installing ribbons in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness month within the Village.

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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