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AGENDA - City Council
DATE: October 13, 2025 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Approval of Consent Agenda
I. Approval of August 25, 2025 Special Council Meeting Minutes
II. Approval of September 8, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes
III. City Hall Heat Exchanger
IV. City Clerk/ Building Department Monthly Report
V. Grosse Pointe Park Infrastructure General Updates and Status Report
October ‘25
VI. Manager/Public Safety Report
VII. Municipal Court Monthly Report
VIII. Parks and Recreation Monthly Report
IX. Public Works Monthly Report
V. Public Comment (Agenda Items)
VI. Approval of Regular Agenda
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII. New Business
I. Public Safety Awards
II. Temporary Traffic Control Order #244
III. 8 Yard Dumpster Contract Award
IV. Reappointments to the Grosse Pointe Park Planning Commission
V. Shoreline Presentation
IX. Council Comment
X. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)
XI. Adjournment
Public Comment: Public Comments are limited to three minutes.
Recording: The meeting will be recorded and posted to the Official City of Grosse Pointe Park
YouTube Channel.
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CITY OF GROSSE POINTE PARK, MICHIGAN
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
August 25, 2025, at 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Hodges and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The meeting convened at the Council Chambers of
the Municipal Building, 15115 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne County,
Michigan 48230.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT MEMBERS: Councilmembers Kolar, Gallagher, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield,
Wiener, Dreaver, McMillan, and Mayor Hodges.
EXCUSED: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney- Dan Kelly, City Manager- Nick Sizeland, City Clerk-
Bridgette Bowdler, Finance Director- Ginger Moriarty, DPW Director- Tom Jenny.
PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS):
4 public comments were made.
25-102
Motion by Councilmember Wiener, seconded by Councilmember McMillan, to approve
the regular agenda.
AYES: Councilmembers Kolar, Gallagher, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver,
McMillan and Mayor Hodges
NAYS: None
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25-103
Motion by Councilmember Wiener, seconded by Councilmember McMillan, to approve
restructured 23% increase to Water/Sewer revenue and encompassing Water/Sewer
rates. $2.52 Water Variable and $2.52 Sewer Variable with water fixed $81.20 and
Sewer Fixed of $105.21.
AYES: Councilmembers Kolar, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver, McMillan
and Mayor Hodges
NAYS: Gallagher
Motion Carries
25-104
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, seconded by Councilmember Kolar, to direct the
administration to create a one-page visual fact sheet that does a compare and contrast
between the old bill and the new bill that includes definitions as well as any other useful
and helpful information as deemed necessary.
AYES: Councilmembers Kolar, Gallagher, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver,
McMillan and Mayor Hodges
NAYS: None
Motion Carries Unanimously
Council Comment:
Councilmember Kolar: I want to thank the residents here on this issue. I caught wind of
this my first day of vacation a few weeks ago which was not pleasant. Just a
disappointment that the residents had to get that experience of the bills. That was not
our intent. Of what we passed just a few months ago. All the statements we made then
still resonate today. I want to thank the residents for coming forward and I also want to
thank the administration and all of my colleagues here for the decisive quick action you
all took a few weeks ago.
Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield: Listening to public comment, which I take to heart. One
consistent comment was information not being shared with the public, no response
when calling, bills not right, water/sewer never communicated, with lack of
understanding and lack of communication. It is imperative that we respond. Thank you
to our residents.
Councilmember McMillan: Thank you to everybody for all the hard work. It has been 2
weeks of crunching numbers, and I know that multiple people were involved. Thank you
to Councilman Wiener for your leadership, City Manager, and Ginger. I think what we
did today, this fiscal year 2026 what we passed today is exactly what I think everybody
on this council was voting for.
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Mayor Hodges: I will just echo what my colleagues said. We now are voting on what we
thought we were voting on originally. So, I think that is a success. Yes, we are indebted
to the residents. That’s the true partnership, right? They made us aware of the concern
and I’m very proud of this team for leaping into action, for listening, for hearing, and to
pursuing the solutions.
PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
3 public comments were made.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Wiener, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, to approve
to adjourn the meeting.
AYES: Council members Kolar, Gallagher, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver,
McMillan and Mayor Hodges.
NAYS: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:41 P.M.
Bridgette Bowdler - City Clerk
Danielle Caudill - Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF GROSSE POINTE PARK, MICHIGAN
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
September 8, 2025, at 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Hodges and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The meeting convened at the Council Chambers of
the Municipal Building, 15115 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne County,
Michigan 48230.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT MEMBERS: Councilmembers Kolar, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener,
Dreaver, McMillan, and Mayor Hodges.
EXCUSED: Councilmember Gallagher
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney- Nancy Clind, City Manager- Nick Sizeland, Assistant
City Manager- Cindy Paparelli, City Clerk- Bridgette Bowdler, Parks and Recreation
Director- Chad Craig, Code Enforcement- Sean Brennan.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
25-105
Motion by Councilmember McMillan, seconded by Councilmember Wiener, to approve
the Consent Agenda.
I. Approval of August 11, 2025, Minutes
II. Committee & Commissions Report
III. Manager/Public Safety Report
IV. Industrial Waste Charges Resolution
V. Transfer Local Agreement for MC/CC funds for PAATS
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VI. Subrecipient Agreement for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)
VII. Reimbursement Agreement TIFA/CITY/DDA Landscaping Services
AYES: Councilmembers Kolar, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver, McMillan
and Mayor Hodges
NAYS: None
Motion Carries Unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS):
1 public comment was made.
25-106
Motion by Councilmember Wiener, seconded by Councilmember Dreaver, to approve
the regular agenda.
AYES: Councilmembers Kolar, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver, McMillan
and Mayor Hodges
NAYS: None
Motion Carries Unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Full Circle Foundation Presentation
25-107
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, seconded by Councilmember McMillan, to award
contract for Five-Year Parks and Recreation Plan to OHM not to exceed $30,000.
AYES: Councilmembers Kolar, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver, McMillan
and Mayor Hodges
NAYS: None
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Motion Carries Unanimously
25-108
Motion by Councilmember Wiener, seconded by Councilmember Dreaver, to approve
Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Bonding Proposal with Bendzinski and Company in
the amount of $29,500 that has been budgeted for in the 592 Water/Sewer fund.
AYES: Councilmembers Kolar, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver, McMillan
and Mayor Hodges
NAYS: None
Motion Carries Unanimously
25-109
Motion by Councilmember Wiener, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, to approve
to hire Pat McGow of Miller Canfield to provide Bond Counsel Service not to exceed
$36,500 that has been budgeted for in the 592 Water/Sewer fund.
AYES: Councilmembers Kolar, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver, McMillan
and Mayor Hodges
NAYS: None
Motion Carries Unanimously
Alley Action Plan Review: Presented by Code Enforcement - Sean Brennan
25-110
Motion by Councilmember Wiener, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, to approve
to move into Closed Session.
AYES: Councilmembers Kolar, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver, McMillan
and Mayor Hodges
NAYS: None
Motion Carries Unanimously
25-111
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, second by Councilmember McMillan, to approve to
go back into Open Session.
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AYES: Councilmembers Kolar, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver, McMillan
and Mayor Hodges
NAYS: None
Motion Carries Unanimously
25-112
Motion by Councilmember Wiener, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, to approve
to authorize City Manager Nick Sizeland to negotiate the sale of 15020 Kercheval Ave.
AYES: Councilmembers Kolar, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver, McMillan
and Mayor Hodges
NAYS: None
Motion Carries Unanimously
Council Comment:
Councilmember Kolar: Police presence has been at all the intersections for the schools,
would like to see it happen all year. Need to request bids from other service providers
RFP needs to go out there.
Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield: More enforcement on downspout program.
Councilmember Wiener: Infrastructure meeting coming up
Councilmember Dreaver: Camp Windy Mill was a huge success. Native Plant Sale
September 13, 2025, in front of City Hall. Fall plant exchange October 4th from 9am –
12pm in front of the Tompkins Center.
Councilmember McMillan: Great job on the alleys. Stay on Communication for our water
meters. Commend officer for saving a 2-year-old who had a grape stuck in his throat.
Mayor Hodges: Active Adult Commission most recently met on September 5th at the
Helm. Many upcoming events including the It Takes a Village Art Takeover Project,
September 11 – October 4th. Community Engagement Committee will be participating in
the join or die efforts. Hopefully you have seen some of the screenings that have been
held, it’s a very thought-provoking, well-done documentary about the importance of
being engaged. The Grosse Pointe Park Foundation will hold its big event on
September 11th, please be a part of that. Also, on September 11 at 8:30AM the Grosse
Pointe War Memorial w ill be holding an observance for the 9/11 somber
acknowledgement of what occurred that day.
PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
0 public comments were made.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Wiener, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, to approve
to adjourn the meeting.
AYES: Council members Gallagher, Mayor Pro-Tem Caulfield, Wiener, Dreaver,
McMillan and Mayor Hodges.
NAYS: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:21 P.M.
Bridgette Bowdler - City Clerk
Danielle Caudill - Deputy City Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CITY OF GROSSE POINTE PARK
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE FY2025-2026
CITY HALL HEAT EXCHANGER
At a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Grosse Pointe Park (the
"Council"), held at City Hall located at 15115 E. Jefferson Ave, Grosse Pointe Park,
MI 48230 at 7:00 p.m. on October 13, 2025, the following resolution was offered:
Motion by Councilmember seconded by Councilmember to
adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act requires that a City
Council prepare a budget amendment as soon as it is apparent that a deviation from
the original budget is necessary and the amount can be determined; and,
WHEREAS, the FY2025-2026 budget was approved by the City Council on June 09,
2025; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council’s FY2026 General Fund’s adopted budget included a
capital outlay of $24,000 for the replacement of the city hall heat exchanger; and,
replacement project; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Grosse Pointe Park authorizes the City Manager
to execute a contract service agreement with Thermal Mechanical Services LLC in
the amount of $30,800 with a total project cost amount not to exceed $32,000 to
include and unexpected installation cost contingencies; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Grosse Pointe Park is satisfied with the project
request; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Grosse Pointe Park authorizes the Finance
Director to appropriate Genera Fund, fund balance in the amount of $8,000 to the
building and grounds capital outlay account 101-441-970.000; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Grosse Pointe Park
Council members hereby adopt this resolution 2025-10-13-## authorizing the
agreement with Thermal Mechanical Services LLC, with the total project cost in an
amount not to exceed $32,000 from the 101-441-970.000 Capital Outlay Account
and further authorizes the city manager to execute the contract for the heat exchanger
replacement project, and authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate $8,000 of
the city’s General Fund’s, fund balance.
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RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED
At a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Grosse Pointe Park held on October 13,
2025, at 7:00 p.m., the following roll call vote was taken:
YEAS:
NAYS:
Motion Carried Unanimously
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF WAYNE )
I, the undersigned, the duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne County,
Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of proceedings taken
by the City Council of the City of Grosse Pointe Park, at a regular meeting held on the ___ day of
_____, 20__.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my official signature, this ___day of _____20__.
Bridgette Bowdler, City Clerk
City of Grosse Pointe Park
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Thermal Mechanical Service, LLC
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS • DESIGN • INSTALLATION • SERVICE
MEP SERVICE PROPOSAL
TO: Mike Krause – Grosse Point Park
EMAIL: electrical@grossepointepark.org
DATE: September 7th, 2025
PROJECT: Grosse Point Park Police Dept. Boiler Heat Exchanger Replacement – Grosse
Point Park, MI
SCOPE: We propose to furnish all labor, material, tools and supervision to complete the
following scope of work. This pricing was generated from site visit and scope of work
Proposed Work Performance Outline:
• Isolate boiler piping (assume existing isolation valves hold). Cut, cap and prepare for
new mechanical and electrical connections. Disconnect and remove piping, igniter,
sensors, burner and electrical components as required for new heat exchanger
installation. Removal and shipping to manufacture for warranty review
• Furnish and install one FTX850(1) heat exchanger
• Reconnect, piping, igniter, sensors and electrical components and re-install burner
• Check, test and start of above referenced equipment
Total Price Installed……………………………….…………………………..…………$30,800.00
(Thirty Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars)
NOTE: The heat exchanger can be shipped back to Lochinvar for review to determine if a
manufacture defect is the cause of failure. Should manufacture defect be the cause of failure a
credit will be issued for the cost of the heat exchanger only.
P.O. BOX 2371 • BIRMINGHAM, MI 48012 • PHONE (248) 703-3264
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All work will be of the highest quality and will meet national and local codes. Work quoted is
based on normal working hours (Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Thermal Mechanical
Service is not responsible for unseen and/or unknown conditions. This pricing will remain in
effect for thirty (30) days from the date above. Our payment terms are NET 30 days.
Please call with any questions or clarifications in regards to this information. I would like to
thank you for your interest in Thermal Mechanical Service.
Sincerely,
Thermal Mechanical Service, LLC.
Brandon Wettlaufer
Brandon Wettlaufer
P.O. BOX 2371 • BIRMINGHAM, MI 48012 • PHONE (248) 703-3264
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Department of the City Clerk Monthly Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: Bridgette Bowdler, City Clerk
DATE: October 6, 2025
SUBJECT: Monthly Clerk’s Office Report – [September 2025]
1. Executive Summary
This month we are busy preparing for the November 4th Local Election.
2. Legislative Support & Council Services
- Agendas Prepared: 2
- Minutes Completed: 2
- Council Packets Distributed: 9
- Public Meetings Supported: 4
-Our Park Scene was distributed earlier this month
3. Records Management
- Public Records Requests: 6
-Request Tracker: 36 fulfilled
4. Licensing & Permits
- Certificate of Occupancy: 45
-Business License/Building Permits: 98
-Code Enforcements: 112
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5. Elections (as applicable)
- Voter Registrations, Moved, Name Changes Processed: 180
- Absentee Ballot Requests: 3,100
- Preparations/Key Deadlines: With the number of absentee ballots that are now permanent we
have almost tripled our request, and we plan to have an extra day of processing in our AV room on
Saturday, November 1.
6. Looking Ahead
- Code Enforcement plans on continuing to hit the Alleys before Winter approaches.
- After Elections Clerks Office plans to start organizing a Christmas Party for the Employees.
- If Council has any suggestions or would like to participate in the Christmas Party plans, please let
us know.
Respectfully submitted,
Bridgette Bowdler, City Clerk
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Grosse Pointe Park Infrastructure General Updates and Status Report October ‘25:
Here are some bullet points of current projects, work and planning is not limited to the following:
Water Sewer Billing
To clarify some ongoing questions regarding the water sewer billing, the city website has provided a Frequently
Asked Questions Form that can be found at:
https://www.grossepointepark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=62
Wood Chipping Schedule
The last week of wood chipping service will be the week of November 17th; this date is firm as equipment is
changed over in anticipation of winter needs and snow removal.
Yard Waste Pickup Dates
Leaf pickup begins the week of October 13th and runs until mid-December, which is a hard stop as landfills stop
accepting leaves. If residents have yard waste or leaf collection before October 13th please put it into bags, as the vacuum
truck will not be in circulation until October 13th. The dates are on the City Website
Winter Storm Preparation
City trucks are being serviced and prepared for changeover to winter, everything is on or ahead of schedule.
The city will have ample salt ready and available, and as in the past, residents can take salt for use on their
sidewalks from the Windmill lot during the winter snow season.
Sewer Cleaning
Sewer cleaning and televising continues at pace and will be ongoing through November until weather cools down
and it is no longer viable. We continue to remove debris and clean sewers, and the televising and evaluations keep building
out our ongoing system map.
Sidewalk District 2 progress
Sidewalk paving in district 2 is proceeding at pace, and we anticipate approximately completion mid October. To
provide scale, 800 squares of sidewalk in district 2 are being replaced, which is the equivalent of 27,500 sq ft concrete.
District Map: https://www.grossepointepark.org/DocumentCenter/View/241/District-Map-PDF
Construction
The Beaconsfield water main and lead line replacement has been proceeding very well, in fact slightly ahead of
schedule, the restoration should be under-way at the time of the next city council meeting.
Pre-Construction meetings for the Charlevoix water main and surfacing project are being held in October.
Paving projects for the year have been completed, including the repaving of the windmill park lot and the long run
of Charlevoix Street.
Alley Separation
Planning is ongoing for alleyway paving and separation. The remaining alleyways are the more complex
engineering projects but the city is working out longer term planning. In the interim they will still receive necessary
patching and repairs.
Infrastructure Meeting
The infrastructure meeting was held on October 2nd, it was streamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/live/M2XVI58n4Qk
State Infrastructure Grant
The budget that was sent to the governor’s desk (at the time of this report), had line item awarding 1.7 million dollars
"to the city of Grosse Pointe Park to support the Schaap Performing Arts Center." As of today's date, the city has not yet
received stipulations for the state budget line item and its usage, when information is available, we will inform the
council. However, the City is grateful for the State's support.
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Department of Public Safety Monthly Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: James A. Bostock, Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT: Monthly Public Safety Report – October 2025
Executive Summary
I am writing to acknowledge October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
DVAM is a chance for everyone to unite and work to end domestic violence. Together we can
raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it, and most importantly, uplift the
survivor stories. If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence relationship, there is help
out there. Call 1.800.799.SAFE or text “START” to 88788.
Police Services
Public Safety made an arrest on a suspect responsible for several larcenies throughout the city. The
suspect targeted landscape service trucks and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment in Grosse
Pointe Park and the surrounding communities over a period of several weeks. The suspect has been
arraigned and remanded to the Wayne County Jail.
Public Safety continues to enforce the Michigan ‘Hands Free’ law. Don’t text and drive. It can wait.
Fire & Emergency Services
Public Safety completed its fall fire hydrant maintenance schedule by pumping the water out of the
hydrants before the winter freeze. DPW was notified of the hydrants that needed any additional
maintenance (checking seals, lubricating threads, etc.)
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Public Safety Initiatives & Community Engagement
Fall means checking your smoke detectors and replacing the batteries! If you are a resident and are in
need of a smoke detector, Public Safety can help. Stop in and we will give you one for free.
Looking Ahead
Fall is a busy time of year for Public Safety. In addition to our ongoing continuing education training, we
will welcome two (2) new Public Safety Officers this next week as they graduate from the Oakland Police
Academy. Chad Gump and Nick Benson will graduate on October 16th and will be assigned to the Field
Training Program for inter-departmental training. The Field Training Program will last several months.
After successful completion they will be ready for solo patrol as Public Safety Officers.
Respectfully submitted,
James A. Bostock, Director of Public Safety
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City Manager Monthly Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: Nick Sizeland, City Manager
DATE: October 6, 2025
SUBJECT: Monthly City Manager’s Office Report – September, 2025
Executive Summary Highlights
Camp Windymill
The City hosted its annual Camp Windymill event at Windmill Pointe Park. There were 115
campsites . Thank you to Brosnan Builders for sponsoring. Activities included outdoor movie,
inflatables, live music, Foam Party, Nerf Games, Glow Stick Dance Party, and a breakfast on
Sunday morning. Councilmember Dreaver and I stayed both nights with our families while
Councilmember Kolar had his TV and Pizza Oven and Flat Iron grill serving up food.
Employee Recognition
To honor our awesome employees the City advertised our first employee Kelly Poirier who is our
Utility Billing/Assistant to the Public Works Director. We appreciate Kelly’s commitment and
customer service approach to our residents as she handles questions regarding water bills and
assists our residents with concerns that the Public Works Department can help with.
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911 Flags
The City due to the generosity of a donor was provided with 911 little flags to place around the city
at our entrances and around city hall. The City had the Public Safety Ladder truck out with a giant
American flag over Jefferson.
Lavins Center Hours
LAC New Hours of Operation: Sunday: 10am-5:30pm Monday-Saturday: 6am-9pm. Hope is to see
an increase of overall activity usage in the building. The Saturday hours are up for consideration
with a switch back to a 7am open.
Water Billing
For information regarding changes to resident’s water bill and understanding please visit the City
website and look under Treasury for “What’s New with Your Water & Sewer Bill” and the
“September 2025 Frequently Asked Questions”. Both of these resources share terminology, proof
bills, research on historical water bills and contact information. I want to thank the community for
asking questions and their patience as the City fielded calls and questions. We are happy to assist
and provide explanations and historical lookback. Please contact us at City Hall for further
assistance.
Audit
The City is preparing for its Fiscal Year Financial Audit of the FY 2024-2025 Budget and working with
our Auditor Yeo and Yeo. The Audit will be presented at the December or January Council Meeting.
Looking Ahead
Two Dudes Coffee
If you haven’t seen already we are going to have a new coffee shop in town at 15200 Charlevoix.
Expected opening to be determined at this time. Talked with the owner regarding why he chose the
Grosse Pointe Park and he looked at Birmingham, Bloomfield, Royal Oak and Ferndale but found
this location and new of the Charlevoix Streetscape project happening soon!
Halloween in The Park
Halloween in the Park 2025 will take place on Saturday, October 25th at Windmill Pointe Park! This
exciting costume themed event is for children 10 years of age and younger, and the picnic grounds
will transform into a festive trail that will lead families from station to station where they will collect
candy and toys. At the end of the trail, children will be able to pick out a small pumpkin and a
doughnut! Time slots are at 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30pm. Tickets will go on sale online and in-person on
Monday, September 29th, at 8:00am. Tickets are $15.00 per child. If you are interested in
sponsoring a table or volunteering, please contact Chad at craigc@grossepointepark.org.
Thank you to Park Grill for sponsoring this year’s event!
Respectfully submitted,
Nick Sizeland, City Manager
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Department of the Municipal Court Monthly Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: Jamie Ferszt, Court Administrator
DATE: October 1, 2025
SUBJECT: Monthly Municipal Court Report – September 2025
1. Executive Summary
For the month of September, we have been obtaining social security numbers so that we can
garnish income taxes from individuals that have outstanding balances with the court. The clerks
have been cleaning out old case files to free up storage space.
2. Caseload Activity
- New Cases Filed: Three hundred civil infractions (parking and moving violations), 4 felony cases
and 23 misdemeanor cases. Seventy-seven new general civil and landlord tenant cases.
- Cases Resolved: One hundred fifty-nine cases disposed (civil, misdemeanor and felony) and forty-
four cases dismissed or Nolle Proseq (civil, misdemeanor and felony).
- Active Cases: Two hundred forty-two pending cases (civil, misdemeanor and felony). Fifty-six
general civil and landlord tenant pending cases.
3. Court Sessions & Operations
- Court Sessions Held: Three full court dockets were held in September, and two arraignments
were held on non-scheduled court days.
4. Financial Summary
- Fines/Fees Collected: $24,687.70
- Restitution Ordered: No restitution ordered for September.
- Budget Notes: The court does not have any budget amendments at this time.
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5. Community Engagement & Programs
- Judge Jarboe conducted his yearly swearing in of the safety patrol team at Defer elementary.
6. Looking Ahead
- The court is in the process of upgrading our CMS to the cloud through the State of Michigan. We
are also in the process of upgrading our PC’s.
**Attachments (if any): ** Statistical reports, financial summaries, or docket calendars.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamie Ferszt, Court Administrator
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Department of Parks and Recreation Monthly Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: Chad Craig, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: 10/6/2025
SUBJECT: Monthly Parks and Recreation Report – October 2025
1. Executive Summary
A Successful After 6 on Kercheval season, Camp Wind-Y-Mill had 118 families camp this year, and it
was an amazing weekend full of great weather and fun! Sean Oxendine has accepted the offer of
Facilities, Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor effective 9/21/2025 and David Bernbeck has
accepted the offer of Maintenance and Grounds Manager, also effective 9/21/2025. Movies will be a
bit up and down between the months of September – December. We should have some box office
hits like Wicked, Zootopia 2, and Avatar, and hopeful that others, such as Springsteen, The Running
Man, and Anaconda will draw in some nice crowds as the weather starts to shift, and residents are
looking for more indoor activities. Provide a brief narrative of the month’s highlights,
accomplishments, and important issues requiring Council awareness.
2. Parks Maintenance & Operations
- Routine Maintenance: the Facilities, Maintenance and Grounds Department is a bit light on staff
currently due to school starting back up. Staff members are decorating city and park entrance signs
for the fall, along with the city light poles. They are also decorating the parks/facilities and getting
ready to begin work on the trail for Halloween in the Park. We have some new ideas that we will be
adding to the trail as well. They are primarily focused on park restrooms, Tompkins Center set-ups,
cleaning the Lavins Center Fitness Center, and draining the reflecting pond, cleaning the surface,
and inspecting for any leaks as we lost some water from the pond towards the end of the summer.
- Facility Upkeep: chains at the Patterson Park playscape are being replaced, a new three door
commercial refrigerator was purchased for the Tompkins Community Center, as the original had
electrical issues that were not cost effective to repair. Audio/video updates are taking place in both
theaters to allow for laptops and other devices to connect at the front of the theaters for guest
speakers/special events. We have tome maintenance items at the pools that need to be addressed
in the offseason. A Chemical controller and valve, flanges, pipes, and tube repairs. Anticipated costs
will be between $12,000-$15,000.00 total.
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- Seasonal Preparation: The pools have been winterized for the season, and all the HVAC units will
receive scheduled maintenance and filter changes during the month of October. Due to warmer
temperatures, the splash pad remained open longer this season, and will officially close for the
season Monday, October 6, when the park closes.
3. Recreation Programs & Services
- Programs Conducted: Fall pickleball ladder leagues, men’s 30+ drop-in basketball, adult cornhole,
pickleball lessons, karate, adult volleyball, mat pilates, functional strength, gentle flow yoga, and
restorative yoga are going on this fall. Two new programs we are excited to offer are a youth comics
making series (digital comic making using iPads) and a senior fold and relax origami workshop.
- Participation Numbers: After 30 days of offering extended building/fitness center hours, we have
seen a total of 235 membership scans between the hours of 6-7am and 7-9pm, with a daily average
of 7.83 scans during those 2 time periods.
- Partnerships: Park Grill is generously sponsoring Halloween in the Park in the amount of
$1,000.00, and there will also be 5-10 local businesses that will be table sponsors for $75.00 each.
4. Capital Projects & Improvements
- Current Projects: The City of Grosse Pointe Park Parks and Recreation Plan with OHM. We had our
kickoff meeting with the Recreation Commission on Thursday, October 2nd. I am excited to get to
work on this project! This is the City of Grosse Pointe Park’s first time working on a recreation plan.
I look forward to working with administration, the commission/council, and our residents on this
plan that will help shape the future of our Parks and Recreation Department. I anticipate that a
survey will be created in time for participants to complete that attend Halloween in the Park and
will also be available for all residents online and physical documents if they don’t attend the event.
Having it available at the event will be beneficial as we will see a lot of traffic that day with families
and grandparents.
- Upcoming Projects: Golden Gymnasium HVAC replacement. Working with OHM on a structural
survey.
5. Community Engagement & Events
- Special Events: Halloween in the Park will take place on Saturday, October 25th. I anticipate that
we will have between 525-600 children, and their parents/grandparents attend the event that day.
we will have 30 candy and toys stations, and the time slots are 3:30, 4, and 4:30pm. $15 per child.
Children will also receive a donut and mini pumpkin.
- Public Feedback: Lots of happy campers at Camp Wind-Y-Mill and new to the camping weekend
there was a Light it Up! Glowstick Dance Party!
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6. Looking Ahead
- Key priorities for next month – continued efforts towards the Parks and Recreation Plan, Brunch
with Santa registration, additional programming, and preparation and planning for Chilly Fest
2026.
- Anticipated challenges or resource needs – Continued hiring for part time staff. The Lavins
Activity Center will be losing some long-time front desk staff members.
- Opportunities for Council support or funding consideration – Outdoor Pickleball Court
renovations at Matthew C. Patterson Park are in high demand.
Respectfully submitted,
Chad Craig, Parks and Recreation Director
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Department of Public Works Monthly Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: Tom Jenny, Public Works Director
DATE: October 6, 2025
SUBJECT: Monthly Department Summary – [September, 2025]
1. Executive Summary
• Sidewalk Repairs
• Water Main (Beaconsfield)
• Sewer CCTV
• Root Control
• Toter Orders and Repairs
• Seasonal Vehicle Maintenance – All Departments
• Lamp Post Repairs - TIFA
• City Tree Evaluations
• Rubbish, Trash and Recycling
• City Chipping
• Water Bill Discrepancies and Reprints
• Final Water Reads
• Meter Changes (when needed)
• Water Account Maintenance
• Block Parties
2. Operations & Maintenance
- Streets: On-going street maintenance, pot hole repairs (on-going), Charlevoix and Windmill
Pointe Park (North Lot) Resurfacing - Completed
- Recycle/Waste: Concerns with pick-up of all waste. The past few weeks have seen several
issues with yard waste pick-up. Rubbish and recycling issues continue. Tracking responses
from Priority Waste through Teams.
- Trees – Multi inquiries regarding removal and trimming. Limb Walkers has started and
completed several removals for trees with high priority concerns.
- Fleet/Equipment: N/A
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- Communication: From September 1, 2025 – October 1, 2025, a total of 1,281(this does not
include what was received at City Hall) incoming and outgoing phone calls were handled.
The majority of inquiries were related to water billing issues. In addition, multiple emails
inquiries (such as trees, sidewalk repairs, trash pickup, day-to day operations) were
received and addressed during this period.
3. Capital Projects & Construction
- Current Projects: 27,500 square feet of sidewalk repairs, Sewer CCTV/Cleaning, Charlevoix
Street Scape - beginning stages
- Upcoming Projects: Charlevoix Street Scape
4. Looking Ahead
- October 13, 2025 will kick-off curb side leaf pick up
- October 25, 2025 E-Waste drop off day at Windmill Pointe Park
- Water Billing looking to outsource bill printing. In the process of speaking to vendors for
quotes.
- City chipping to end w/o November 17th
- Priority Waste – Yard Waste to end December 5, 2025
**Attachments (if any):** Maps, charts, or project trackers.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Jenny, Public Works Director
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: October 13, 2025
SUBJECT: Public Safety Awards
SUMMARY: Presentation of Awards
Life Saving Awards to Public Safety Officer Jesse Lafriniere and Dispatcher Rachel
Young
FINANCIAL IMPACT: none
RECOMMENDATION:
PREPARED BY: James Bostock, Director of Public Safety
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: October 13, 2025
SUBJECT: Temporary Traffic Control Order #244
SUMMARY: The City of Grosse Pointe Park is considering implementing a Residential
Permit Parking Program on Hampton and the 1000 blocks of Wayburn, Maryland, and
Lakepointe. This proposal is part of a proactive effort to address potential parking
challenges associated with upcoming developments in the area, particularly the
anticipated opening of the Schaap Center for the Performing Arts.
While the Schaap Center will be a cultural asset to our community, we understand it may
bring increased traffic and on-street parking demand. In response, the City is exploring
parking management strategies with a focus on prioritizing resident street parking needs
and minimizing potential inconveniences for neighborhood residents.
On-Street Permit Parking Details
• Streets: Hampton, 1000 blocks of Wayburn, Maryland and Lakepointe
• Permits – Two (2) permits for each residence and each multifamily unit. Temporary guest
passes on an as-needed basis. Additional permits may be subject to an additional fee.
• Enforcement – 5:00pm – 11:00pm, Thursday through Sunday.
• Permit Fee: No initial fee. New or replacement permit $10.
• Enforcement would start after appropriate notice and approval from the city council.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: $600–$800 initial printing of parking permit stickers.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the recommended Temporary Traffic Control Order
#244.
PREPARED BY: James Bostock, Director of Public Safety
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GROSSE POINTE PARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION NUMBER 244
Pursuant to Section 22-UTC-153 of the code of the City of Grosse Pointe Park, the
undersigned hereby promulgates the following temporary regulation for the control
of parking on Hampton, 1000 blocks of Wayburn, Maryland, and Lakepointe
within the City of Grosse Pointe Park, County or Wayne, State of Michigan.
1. I direct that Hampton and the 1000 blocks of Wayburn, Maryland, and
Lakepointe be designated as a Resident Permit Parking area as follows.
a. Enforcement Hours – 5:00pm to 11:00pm, Thursday through Sunday.
This regulation shall become effective on this date and expire in ninety days unless
it is made permanent by the City Council. Done in the City of Grosse Pointe Park,
County of Wayne, State of Michigan, this 13th day of October 2025.
James A. Bostock
Director of Public Safety
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: October 13, 2025
SUBJECT: 8 Yard Dumpster Contract Award
SUMMARY:
As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a clean and welcoming business district, the
City solicited proposals for 8-yard front-load rubbish dumpster pickup services. This service will cover
three dumpsters located in the Kercheval parking lot between Maryland and Lakepointe, and in the
parking lot between Wayburn and Maryland. Both locations have designated enclosures for refuse
containers serving adjacent businesses.
The City currently utilizes 4-yard dumpsters that frequently overflow due to high waste volumes,
contributing to rodent issues and unsanitary conditions. Upgrading to 8-yard dumpsters will:
1. Increase refuse capacity for local businesses. 2. Reduce overflow and rodent concerns. 3. Eliminate
the need for multiple 62-gallon rubbish containers behind businesses 4. Further improving cleanliness
and aesthetics.
The City received the following three proposals for regular collection service:
Vendor Monthly Cost Annual Cost 5-Year Cost
Priority Waste $936 $11,232 $56,160
Waste Management $850 $10,200 $51,000
Detroit Disposal $625 $7,500 $38,877 (including adjustments)
(Assumes no additional pick-ups beyond the standard schedule; additional service requests will be
billed at $75.00 per pickup.)
5 Year Breakout Agreement of Detroit Disposal
After evaluating all submissions, the City recommends awarding the 5-year contract to Detroit
Disposal in the amount of $38,877, based on competitive pricing and ability to meet service needs.
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This change will enhance the overall cleanliness and visual appeal of the City’s business corridors,
supporting a healthier, more attractive environment for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Budget Amendment to 101-441 of $7,500 for Fiscal Year 25-26
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the budget amendment and award the
contract to Detroit Disposal for a term of 5 years
PREPARED BY: Nick Sizeland, City Manager
Tom Jenny, Director of Public Works
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DETROIT DISPOSAL & RECYCLING, LLC
1475 E. Milwaukee Street, Detroit, MI 48211
Phone: 313-664-0200 / Fax: 313-874-2264
www.detroit-disposal.com
SERVICE AGREEMENT
Customer Billing Contact Information Customer Service Location Information
Customer Name: Customer Name: Grosse Pointe Park
Address: Address: see special instructions
City: City: Grosse Pointe Park
State: Zip State: MI Zip: 48230
Contact Name: Contact Name: Tom Jenny
Phone: Phone: 313- 802- 9119
Fax: ) Fax: ( ) -
Email Email: jennyt@grossepointepark.org
Type of Electronic Payment: VISA  MC  Discover  AmEx  Check 
Credit Card / Check Acct. # Exp. Date or Check Routing #
Name on Account: Sec. Code: Bank:
For Office Use Only
Account # Agreement Date: Sales Rep:
Service Extra Delivery Overweight
Container Frequency Monthly Overweight Rent After
Charge Pickup Charge Charge per
per Week Charge Tons Max 7 Days
per Load Fee Ton
Qty Size
Service 3 8 yd 2x week $625 N.A. $75 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
Service
Service
Acc ount Type: Perm X Temp  Sea sonal  Contractor  Pickups / Wk. 2
Customer P.O. # P.O. Exp. Date: Yards / Wk: 8
Special Instructions:
2 year price lock, 3% cap on annual increases thereafter. No additional fees on the monthly rate. Customer owned containers
Service to be provided at 1175 Lakepointe Street, 15102 Kercheval and 15001 Kercheval. Each location will have one container
for a total of 3. Customer may terminate this agreement with 30 days notice and no penalty (with or without cause).
Service Date and Beginning Date of Monthly Charges:
Equipment Delivery Date:
CUSTOMER CONTRACTOR
Customer Name (Print):__ ________ ___ Representative’s Name (Print):
Authorized Signature:__________________________________ Representative’s Signature:____________________________________
Title:_ ___________________________________________ Representative’s Title
Date:________________________________________________ Date:_____________________________________________ _________
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Terms and Conditions
1. OUR COMMITMENT: Our goal is to provide our customers with a level of service that is unmatched in the waste collection and recycling
services industry. If a problem within our control should arise and we do not commence corrective action within 24 hours (Sundays
excluded) after we receive written notice from you via email or certified mail, you may terminate this agreement without penalty.
2. Term: The term of this Agreement is for sixty months, beginning the date this Agreement is signed. This Agreement shall automatically
be extended and renewed for sixty month periods.
(“Renewal Term”) unless Customer shall give written notice of termination by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Contractor
at least ninety days prior to, but not more than one-hundred-twenty days prior to, the expiration date of the Initial Term or any Renewal
Term. Prior to Contractor’s acceptance of cancellation, Contractor shall have the right to match any offers given to Customer by a
competitor. Contractor may terminate this agreement at any time with notice to customer for one of the following causes: 1) Non
payment from customer. 2) Prohibited items are being loaded into the container. 3) Customer is consistently overloading dumpster and
will not increase service to solve the issue
3. Waste Material: The purpose of the service is to remove and dispose of Customer’s non-hazardous solid waste. Customer agrees not to
deposit, or permit the deposit, for collection by DDR for any waste tires, liquid, radioactive, volatile, corrosive, flammable, explosive,
biomedical, infectious, biohazardous, toxic, regulated medical or hazardous waste, substance or material (collectively, “Excluded
Materials”). Title to and liability for Excluded Material, shall always remain with the Customer. Customer agrees not to deposit more
than incidental quantities of materials such as concrete, rock, brick, asphalt, lumber, dirt, or other excessively dense or heavy materials
into DDR’s equipment.
4. Equipment/Access/Location: All equipment furnished by DDR shall remain the property of DDR; however, Customer shall have care,
custody and control of the equipment and shall bear responsibility and liability for all loss or damage to the equipment and for its
contents while at Customer’s location. At the termination of this agreement, Customer shall return the equipment to DDR in the
condition in which it was provided, normal wear and tear expected. Customer shall provide unobstructed access to the equipment on
the scheduled collection day. Customer shall pay am additional fee for any service modifications caused by or resulting from Customer’s
failure to provide such access. DDR shall not be responsible for any damage to Customer’s property, including pavement, subsurface or
curbing, resulting from DDR’s provisions of services hereunder. DDR will place containers in locations as directed by Customer.
Customer accepts responsibility for preventing any movement thereof by other parties or weather when DDR is not present.
5. Rate Adjustments: 2 year price lock and 3% cap on annual increases thereafter. If contractor violates this price guarantee and customer
reports it, Contractor must correct billing issue and issue credits within 5 business days of customer reporting it.
6. Payment: Customer shall pay for the services and/or equipment furnished by DDR in accordance with this agreement upon receipt of
DDR’s invoice. Customer agrees that any account that is past due 30 days or more is deemed delinquent and DDR shall have the right to
terminate or suspend service under this agreement. Customer also agrees, that a late fee of 1.5% per month shall apply to Customer’s
account if it becomes delinquent. Should DDR be forced to initiate collection action against Customer’s account, Customer agrees to pay
30% collection fee, reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
7. Early Termination: Customer acknowledges that Contractor and/or its vendors dedicated certain equipment, personnel and/or incurred
other debts/commitments to service Customer and has a right to profit in good faith as a business during its relationship with the
Customer. In the event that Customer breaches this Agreement, terminates the service prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or any
Renewal Term, closes its business, or hauls its own waste, Customer shall be liable to Contractor for 6 months liquidated damages.
Liquidated damages are calculated by taking the current monthly rate and multiplying it by 6. The containers are customer owned, so
there will be no removal fees added to the cost of cancellation.
8. INDEMNITY/LIMIT OF LIABILITY:
9. Binding Effect: This agreement is a legally binding contract on the part of both DDR and Customer, and their respective heirs, successors,
and assigns, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out herein. DDR may assign this agreement and such assignment shall be
binding for Customer and Customer’s successors and assigns.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CITY OF GROSSE POINTE PARK
Resolution to amend the FY2025-2026 Budget –
Budget Amendment and Contract Award to Detroit Disposal & Recycling
At a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Grosse Pointe Park (the
"Council"), held at City Hall located at 15115 E. Jefferson Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI
48230 at 7:00 p.m. on October 13, 2025, the following resolution was offered:
Present Members:
Absent Members:
Motion by Council member ________ seconded by Councilmember ________ to adopt
the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act requires that a City Council
prepare a budget amendment as soon as it is apparent that a deviation from the original
budget is necessary and the amount can be determined; and,
WHEREAS, the referenced amendment is reflective of activity incurred in the General
Fund since the adoption of the FY2025-2026 budget approved on June 9, 2025, and;
WHEREAS, The City Council of Grosse Pointe Park was presented with a proposed
budget amendment for Fiscal/Calendar Year 2025-2026, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes the Finance Director to appropriate General
Fund net position balance in the amount of $7,500 to 101-441-801.000 Professional &
Contractual Services account under Dept 441 Buildings and Grounds, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes a contract award to Detroit Disposal &
Recycling for a 5 year term for disposal of 8 yard Rubbish Dumpsters totaling
$38,877.20 in the Kercheval Business District. and;
WHEREAS, the City Council is satisfied with proposed budget amendment; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Grosse Pointe Park
Council Members hereby adopts resolution 2025-03-05 item ## amending the FY2025-
2026 budget by authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate from the General Fund
net position a balance in the amount of $7,500 for 8 Yard Dumpster Disposal Services
in the Kercheval Business District.
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RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED
At a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Grosse Pointe Park held on October 13,
2025, at 7:00 p.m., the following roll call vote was taken:
YEAS:
NAYS:
Motion Carried Unanimously
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF WAYNE )
I, the undersigned, the duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne County,
Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of proceedings taken
by the City Council of the City of Grosse Pointe Park, at a regular meeting held on the ___ day of
_____, 20__.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my official signature, this ___day of _____20__.
Bridgette Bowdler, City Clerk
City of Grosse Pointe Park
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: October 13, 2025
SUBJECT: Reappointments to the Grosse Pointe Park Planning Commission
SUMMARY: Denzel Faulken was appointed to the Grosse Pointe Park Planning
Commission in January 2025 to fill a vacancy. He has enjoyed being on the Planning
Commission and looks forward to serving a full term. His new term will expire in
September 2028. Jimmy Saros was appointed to the Grosse Pointe Park Planning
Commission in September 2022. He has enjoyed his time being on the Planning
Commission and being involved in the development of his hometown. He would like to
continue to serve on the Board as a Planning Commissioner. His new term would expire
in September 2028.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the reappointment of Jimmy Saros and Denzel
Faulken for a Three-Year Term expiring in 2028
PREPARED BY: Bridgette Bowdler, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: October 13, 2025
SUBJECT: Shoreline Presentation
SUMMARY: Beautification Commissioner Jim Creighton would like to present a
presentation on our shoreline at Patterson Park.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Not Applicable at this Time
RECOMMENDATION: Review and Listen to Presentation
PREPARED BY: Bridgette Bowdler, City Clerk
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Jim Creighton
Matthew C. Patterson Park
October 13, 2025
Shoreline Rehabilitation
Kelly Konieczki
Presentation to
GPP City Council
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Vegetation overgrowth is preventing
resident views of the lake
Not aesthetically pleasing
Problem
Invasive plant species are overtaking native
species
Statements
Invasive species spread from our shoreline to
others
Regular maintenance of shoreline is not
occurring
Patterson Park Garden Club 2
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Summary
Rehabilitate shoreline with herbicide treatment, maintenance and plantings
Partner with Detroit River – Western Lake Erie Cooperative Weed Management Area (DR-WLE CWMA)
Partner with US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Maintenance: Patterson Park Garden Club / volunteers
Costs may include training, treatment and plants
Start fall of 2026; 2-3 seasons to rehabilitate and establish
Beautification Commission Subcommittee for Patterson Park Shoreline Rehabilitation
Multiple Beautification Commissioners to take MSU Extension - Lakes Online course
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Shoreline Rehabilitation Area
Remains as lawn grass
Shoreline Meadow
Easy to maintain perennials
Patterson Park Garden Club 4
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DR-WLE CWMA
Presentation
Jessica MacTavish-Bogda
Patterson Park Garden Club 5
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• Years of seeds are in the soil
Seedbank • Some species’ seeds will take years
to eliminate
• Some species are aggressive when
Challenges
Weeding/Trimming cut
• Extensive underground root system
Maintaining • Targeted weeding and trimming is
shoreline Spring- necessary starting in the spring
Summer of 2026 • Keep vegetation short, where
before treatment possible
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Costs
Installation
Treatment Seeds Plants In Kind
DR-WLE CWMA $0. Depends on -- -- $0
2026 Grants
USFWS -- $0 $0
Patterson Park Garden Club -- -- -- $0
Certified Contractor (option) $2k-$6k -- -- --
GPP City -- -- $500-$1000 --
Maintenance
Spot Treatment Seeds Plants In Kind
DR-WLE CWMA -- -- -- $0
USFWS -- -- -- $0
Patterson Park Garden Club $0 -- -- $0
GPP City $100 $100, if need $250 (year 1-2) --
Certified Contractor (option) $1000 -- $500-$1000 --
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Timeline
Resident Awareness and Communications
Project
Site Prep
Targeted Resident Start
Seed
Weeding Comms Resident
Herbicide
Comms
Mar - Sep May Aug-Sep Sep Sep-Oct
2026 2026 2026 2026 2027
Spot Herbicide Treatments
Ongoing
Weeding and trimming
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Next Steps
Agreement with City Administration
Sign the DR-WLE CWMA Partnership Agreement
Establish Beautification Subcommittee for Shoreline Rehabilitation
Amend the agreement for Patterson Park Garden Club
Planning and Communications
Patterson Park Garden Club 9
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Questions
Patterson Park Garden Club 10
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Thank You
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Patterson Park Shoreline Remediation FAQ
October 13, 2025
Q: What type of plants will you be seeding?
A: There will be a mix of short, native Michigan species. Care will be taken to not
plant species that will block the view of the lake.
Q: Who will be responsible for maintenance?
A: The Patterson Park Garden Club resident volunteer organization will maintain
the meadow with coordination from the GPP Beautification Commission.
Q: Why tackle this project with herbicide? What considerations and precautionary
measures are you taking?
A: There are multiple options to treat a shoreline. The most effective, efficient
and economical method is to use herbicide. Manual weeding of the shoreline
leaves behind underground root structure which will last for many years
continuing to propagate weeds. Controlled burns contribute to the activation of
seeds for multiple invasive species. Cutting back weeds will trigger an
aggressive response in some species making it more difficult to control the
propagation.
The herbicide will be applied when the conditions warrant: Not raining, rain not in
the forecast, not windy. Care will be taken when near the lake to ensure the
herbicide formula is correct and that runoff does not occur.
The foliar (leaf) herbicide being used becomes inactive soon after touching soil.
The herbicide formula is approved for use on shorelines and does not harm
aquatic life.
Q: Will residents be notified when the herbicide is applied? How long before the
area is safe?
A: Residents will be notified of herbicide applications via the city website, social
media pages and posted notifications at Patterson Park.
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The herbicide being used is safe after 2 hours.
Q: Will signage be installed explaining the shoreline rehabilitation project?
A: Yes. During the planning stage of the project signage and education materials
will be designed and readied for installation throughout the stages of the project.
Q: Why will it take 2-3 years for the shoreline to be rehabilitated?
A: The shoreline has a deep seedbank. A seedbank are the accumulation of
seeds that have fallen into the soil and remain viable for many years. The
herbicide will remove live plants and halt the addition of invasive plant seed and
weeds seeds to the seedbank.
Spot herbicide treatment will be utilized to address new invasive plant and weed
seedlings. Targeted manual weed removal will be performed.
Q: What commitment does GPP need to make to the Detroit River - Western Lake
Erie Cooperative Weed Management Area (DR-WLE CWMA(?
A: The DR-WLE CWMA Memorandum of Understanding is a no cost
commitment to partner with DR-WLE CWMA and other city and organization
partners to manage invasive species and to cooperate with sharing of data and
information. This is not a contractual commitment but is a commitment in spirit
and city behavior.
Q: What commitment does GPP need to make to the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS)?
A: GPP and US FWS will enter into a no cost commitment to keep and manage
the shoreline meadow for 10 years. This commitment allows for US FWS to
invest time and resources for the implementation of the shoreline meadow,
consulting during the commitment period and to gain the natural benefits of
meadow.
Q: What is the cost to GPP residents for the implementation of the shoreline
rehabilitation?
A: It is expected that there will be very minimal cost to the city and residents.
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Q: How can I, as a resident, be involved in the implementation and maintenance
of the shoreline meadow?
A: A resident may contact the Patterson Park Garden Club at the following email
address: gpppattersonparkgardenclub@gmail.com
Q: What programs and events do you envision would incorporate the
rehabilitated shoreline?
A: We anticipate signage along the shoreline to identify plant species. We also
anticipate the possibility of nature talks/walks.
Q: Why is GPP rehabilitating the shoreline?
A: The shoreline is currently overgrown with native and invasive vegetation. The
invasive species plants arrived by wildlife, wind and lake currents. The shoreline
is intended to be an integral part of the Patterson Park experience and add to the
beauty of the boardwalk and view of the lake.
The rehabilitation of the shoreline will restore the beauty, reduce the height of the
plants to allow for lake visibility, remove invasive species and to implement an
ongoing maintenance plan keep the shoreline vegetation in control and to a
design plan.
Q: Why wait until next year to start the process to rehabilitate the shoreline?
A: Timing for preparation and weed control are important. Several invasive
species are best killed in the fall. To avoid multiple broad herbicide applications,
the best decision is to wait until the fall when we can effectively kill all vegetation.
Targeted weed removal and trimming will occur throughout the spring and
summer of 2026.
Q: What role does DR-WLE CWMA have in implementing and maintaining the
shoreline meadow?
A: DR-WLE CWMA performs a site survey to determine if the rehabilitation is
feasible. DR-WLE CWMA consults with the city/organization for planning.
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Throughout the life of the commitment, DW-WLE CWMA will consult with the city
and the Patterson Park Garden Club on managing and maintaining the shoreline.
Q: What role does US Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) have in implementing and
maintaining the shoreline meadow?
A: US FWS performs a site survey to determine if the meadow proposal is
feasible. US FWS consults with the city/organization for planning and design of
the meadow. US FWS provides the seeds for the meadow and will either seed
themselves or work with volunteers to seed the meadow area. Throughout the
life of the commitment, US FWS will consult with the city and the Patterson Park
Garden Club on managing and maintaining the meadow.
Q: What role does the city have in implementing and maintaining the shoreline
rehabilitation?
A: The city via the Beautification Commission, will coordinate the rehabilitation
activities using the Patterson Park Garden Club/volunteers. The city would
arrange for contractors, as needed.
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DETROIT RIVER – WESTERN
LAKE ERIE COOPERATIVE
WEED MANAGEMENT AREA
(DR-WLE CWMA)
Present by:
Jessica MacTavish-Bogda
Hi, my name is Jessica MacTavish-Bogda, I usually go by Jess.
I’m the coordinator/invasive species biologist for the Detroit River – Western Lake
Erie Cooperative Weed Management Area. We usually go by CWMA because our
name is a mouthful, but we’ll likely be changing names this coming winter. But for
now you can just call us the CWMA.
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•Formed in 2011, dedicated to removing and
preventing the spread of invasive species in Wayne
and Monroe Counties.
•Serves as a local resource for invasive species
ABOUT US
management
•Part of a statewide network of 22 Cooperative
Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA)
•Completely grant funded
PITCH DECK 2
So a little bit about us, we were formed in 2011 by a partnership of 13 agencies
(state, local, and federal government, NGOs, and universities) to combat invasive
phragmites in coastal wetlands along the Detroit River in Wayne and Monroe
counties. So, we’ve been around for going on 15 years now. Our work has since
expanded beyond phragmites management in coastal wetlands to encompass over 40
invasive plant species that span multiple habitat types. So no longer just the river and
coastal areas, but further inland to prairies, forests, and even public lands.
We are one of 22 Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) in
Michigan and are entirely grant funded. We serve as the local resource for invasive
species management for not only our partners, but organizations and the public too!
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OUR SERVICE AREA
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This is a just a map showcasing our service area.
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OUR
PARTNERS
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Effective invasive species management is a collaboration. We facilitate this through
partnerships, both formal and informal. These are just some of the partners we have,
but it isn’t an exhaustive list. Our largest partners are: US Fish and Wildlife Service,
Michigan DNR, and The Nature Conservancy but we clearly have a variety.
We welcome any organization or government that wants to partner with us
wholeheartedly and with open arms. I want to reiterate that invasive species
management is far more effective and cost-saving when done in partnership with
others. If interested in joining, there’s no fee or expectation other than to just be
present and cooperative. We have a Memorandum of Understanding that would need
to be signed, but that’s about as formal as it gets. We conduct Early Detection and
Rapid Response (EDRR) surveys and subsequent invasive species management on
partner properties.
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PATTERSON PARK SHORELINE
Roughly a 0.55 acre Potential
stretch along the shore consequences
that’s heavily invaded ecologically &
culturally if left
• Invasive species untreated /
present: unmanaged
• Hedge & Field bindweed
• Loss of biodiversity
• Creeping thistle
• Impeded sightlines
• Phragmites
• Spread of invasives
• Purple loosestrife
to other park areas
• Common mullein
• Potential erosion of
• Butterfly bush
shoreline
• Burdock root
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So this is just going to be a little bit of a high view overlook on what we found when
we did a site visit at Patterson Park.
So there’s roughly a half-acre strip along the shore that butts up against the
boardwalk that’s inundated with invasive species. You can see in the image, a rough
polygon of the area that’s being discussed. While we were there, we found Hedge &
Field bindweed, Phragmites, Creeping thistle, Purple loosestrife, to name a few. These
species tend to be pretty prolific and, if left untreated/unmanaged, can lead to both
ecological and cultural consequences.
The list on the right just shows a few of the consequences: Loss of biodiversity
(there’s less variety of native plants, less variety in pollinators, less variety in
songbirds, ect.), impeded sightlines (this is a boardwalk, people want to see the water
and if there’s massive stands of phrag, they won’t be able to see past it), likely spread
of IS to other areas in the park (wind dispersal, human/animal dispersal, water
dispersal), and potential erosion of the shoreline.
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Potential Treatment Timelines
The first treatment timeline proposed would be if a baregroundstreatment is
MANAGEMENT selected. Timing is more critical than amount of chemical applied when it comes
to treatments.
SUGGESTIONS Early Spring 2026 (Late March into Apply pre-emergent soil sterilant
May) Imazapyr at a 2% concentration
Late Summer/Early Fall 2026 (July into Apply post-emergent herbicide
• Chemical control of invasive species in
September) Glyphosate at a 4% concentration
a phased approach  Evaluate efficacy to determine if baregrounds treatments need to be
• Suggested chemicals are limited to: repeated or if just Glyphosate could be used after initial success.
• Glyphosate – 4% solution Early Spring 2027 (Late March into Apply pre-emergent soil sterilant
May) Imazapyr at a 2% concentration
• Imazapyr – 2% solution
Late Summer/Early Fall 2027 (July into Apply post-emergent herbicide
• This is not a quick process September) Glyphosate at a 4% concentration
• Minimum 3-year consistent
The second proposed treatment timeline would consist of glyphosate treatments
approach
solely.Again, timing is more critical than amount of chemical applied.
• Suggest native seed planting in Late-Summer/Fall 2026 (July into Apply post-emergent herbicide
conjunction with invasive October) Glyphosate at a 4% concentration
species treatment  Evaluate treatment efficacy to determine how often/when the next treatment
needs to be conducted.
• Biomass/mechanical removal of
Late-Summer/Fall 2027 (July into Apply post-emergent herbicide
invasive species supplement October) Glyphosate at a 4% concentration
chemical treatments when  Evaluate treatment efficacy to determine how often/when the next treatment
needs to be conducted.
possible
Late-Summer/Fall 2028 (July into Apply post-emergent herbicide
October) Glyphosate at a 4% concentration
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These are the management suggestions that I came up with after visiting the area.
I would suggest a phased approach with chemical treatments: this means the use of
herbicide. Since the area in question is a shoreline and backs up to water, there’s only
two aquatic safe chemicals available in the state of Michigan to use: Glyphosate and
Imazapyr. Again, these two chemicals will have to be in an aquatic safe formulation
and the solution percentage would be limited to 4% or 2% respectively.
This isn’t going to be a quick process. I’d say a minimum of 3-years, but probably
longer using a consistent approach. Native seeding will need to be performed in
conjunction with treatment of invasive species otherwise the seedbank will just
regerminate the invasive species population. Seeding will have to be timed carefully
depending on what is used; if glyphosate is used, seeding can be conducted 10 or so
days afterwards, but if imazapyr is used, you’ll need to wait at least 60 days.
Removing dead biomass is highly suggested as well for both aesthetics and
environmental considerations. I’d also suggest mechanical removal of IS species to
supplement chemical treatments (so that’d be like clipping creeping thistle buds
before blooming).
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The timeline on the right is for both imazapyr and glyphosate. Honestly, in my
professional opinion, glyphosate is what you want to go with.
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CHALLENGES
• Public perception • Coordination
on chemical use between herbicide
• Provide education applicators and park
and outreach to officials is required
address concerns • Native seeding will
• Until seedbank is need to be performed
sterilized or in conjunction with
exhausted, invasive invasive species
species populations treatments
will still pop up
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THANK YOU
Jessica MacTavish-Bogda
734-249-6887
drwlecwma@gmail.com
drwlecwma.org
Thank you for your time! I’m happy to discuss things further if needed. Feel free to
reach out to me via email or phone, though email will probably be the best option
since we’re in field season right now and I’m usually not in the office.
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