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DDA Director Nate Mack told council that America in Bloom advisors conducted a site visit this week and will deliver recommendations on landscaping, greenery and downtown improvements. Mack and the city manager also attended an Oakland County Main Street event where the DDA and South Lyon received recognition for a recent “burger battle” partnership; Mack was recognized for 10 years of service.

At its June 12 meeting the DDA board approved a $10,000 facade grant for 134 East Lake Street (the NEDA Lehi Studio building next to the downtown theater), to be funded from the 2025–26 fiscal budget. Mack also noted the board considered a grant application that was not approved but could be reworked.

Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included road-closure permits and support for a series of downtown events: South Lyon Area Pumpkin Fest 2025 (including parade and live events), Pumpkin Fest Run, Buy Michigan Now Festival and Buy Michigan Now parking lot closures. The Buy Michigan Now organizer said more than 100 vendors had signed up and sponsorships were progressing.

On public EV chargers, Mack said he had not received an update from either the contractor or DTE on when the stations will be energized, although the contractor has paid DTE; the DDA will continue to follow up for a firm activation date.

Council members encouraged volunteer support for events, asked staff to notify ordinance enforcement about a neglected vacant property on Lake Street, and asked city manager to follow up on the property owner’s contact information.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Lyon City Council June 23 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Downtown Development Authority reported an America in Bloom site visit and approved a $10,000 facade grant for 134 E. Lake Street; council also approved multiple downtown event road closures and the Buy Michigan Now festival, while public EV charging station activation remains pending DTE work.","taxTitle","South Lyon, Oakland County, Michigan","taxId",3723,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188956,"Council approves $28,540 electronic sign for McAdie Park from Image360",233,2916000,3149000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5060286-b2103e942ad48891515cdc36f0df5b3d&start=2916&end=3149","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5060286-b2103e942ad48891515cdc36f0df5b3d/thumbnail_2916000.jpg","/articles/6188956/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/Council-approves-28540-electronic-sign-for-McAdie-Park-from-Image360","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188956-b993c9c84b127bb7a600a2fdf96fbca0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443007&Signature=Xj~Da-upcdMoEhJW2MKtPlaQwBmyVUL2LPga6VIC4E3qjn~GbyylVBX3IavXV2LHCBYPVi~KSgrH~oG-Oalkfa3Xfog-6J7-dZm4~05SdyeszBVNicwUd3bvuH66XAUetilxFjvCAMxpevrQvMV9-au-n6FOdzQ94xaGb28rcfJxtT3~3beepOdIUr7p7DF0m9Y9keOYMiFNlzSmi7uCikKLk136ObOzpmbPKVrU2OeiE8OxO-Qn19Pd-Lp6rOpijssBUpHPAipzmun2puRR~reF0bsKIAdR4PhujhsvUP7kS1CXuhrkaOj6CZbISithudEZ8dlV-xfTIqLQYl8b0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Lyon City Council approved purchase and installation of a replacement electronic sign at McAdie Park, awarding the $28,540.26 contract to Image360 of Southfield.

City staff said the current park sign is more than 15 years old and uses outdated software that requires staff to be physically near the sign to make message changes. The proposed replacement is the same physical size, will sit in the existing pillars, and includes a double-sided LED messaging panel controllable from City Hall with updated fonts and messaging functionality. The project was budgeted in the 2024–25 budget under line item 101-222-972.

Staff presented three bids ranging from about $18,994 to $28,693; the lowest bid came from Signs Plus (Sarasota, Fla.) but staff recommended Image360 because the vendor is local (Southfield) and can provide closer installation and maintenance support. Council member Hanson moved to approve the purchase, seconded by Council member Kurzweil; the motion passed on roll call (Hanson: yes; Bogart: yes; Kurzweil: yes; Dibble: yes; Kennedy: yes).

Council members asked about installation timing and whether similar signage upgrades would be pursued at other parks; staff said timing would likely be this season and that other park signage would require separate bids and future council approval.","Council authorized purchase and installation of a double-sided LED message sign for McAdie Park from Image360 of Southfield for $28,540.26, citing local vendor preference over lower out-of-state bids and budgeted funding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188960,"Council approves two-month extension of assessing contract with Oakland County amid concern over steep proposed rate increase",120,3190000,3310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5060286-b2103e942ad48891515cdc36f0df5b3d&start=3190&end=3310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5060286-b2103e942ad48891515cdc36f0df5b3d/thumbnail_3190000.jpg","/articles/6188960/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/Council-approves-two-month-extension-of-assessing-contract-with-Oakland-County-amid-concern-over-steep-proposed-rate-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188960-3eebfc0f49d5f30d7e1a640e7beeb36c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443007&Signature=SsZLa4gXGBckURPjjXvgeMLV-OU7WEtezmHe8ZuaL~4jI6f2JaGWQXrFl9z2hzRyHb3SOPil4NgAB7MFVRZDPKXCZPJYkbr3j87QdaPBE1qZvJdKS4K3bQ7Tv74PhmFcCx74jbaLux6HWBrFKLsEV~Czdmt~6FAH5AqEk3gP8uqCNWV04tUlPMV4PZfWccAJ0fxyChnclAcyw7uEfbq0VWcJUeTcFKD1AqmEs~4ervVyqleOkYhIuDNqbuV4-T6jrGd3NjN~TGpPhYyIcBUGoPP94yDrG~IPF0EdBKpdlDdBVSXBdRxY-49E~4SiWDHJeMRsyTDyA8AbeRAzrfjmCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Lyon City Council on Monday approved a two-month extension of the city’s assessing services contract with Oakland County, delaying a planned July 1 rate increase while staff and council pursue further review.

City staff said Oakland County commissioners had approved an approximate 80% increase in the county’s assessing contract effective July 1. The city requested a six-month extension under existing contract language; the county offered only two months. The extension covers July 1 to Aug. 31, 2025, and — city staff said — will save the city roughly $11,000 compared with the proposed immediate increase.

Council member Bogart moved to approve the extension, seconded by Council member Kurzweil; roll-call votes were recorded as yes from Kurzweil, Hansen, Bogart, Dibble and Kennedy. City Manager Zalnick said the extension does not prevent the city from later negotiating with private vendors and that staff are discussing alternatives with other jurisdictions exploring private contracts.

Council members raised questions about how the county calculated the increase and whether the county was reallocating overhead costs (facilities, overhead, reserves) into the contract. Council members planned to attend a county study group meeting the following day where staff hoped county officials would explain the methodology. Several council members said jurisdictions are exploring private contractors after the county’s notice.

City Manager Zalnick and council members emphasized the short extension preserves budget stability while the city engages with the county study group and evaluates options for longer-term assessing services. No further action was taken at the meeting; staff will provide updates after county meetings and continued negotiations.","South Lyon approved a two-month extension with Oakland County for property assessing services, giving staff time to continue discussions after county commissioners announced an approximate 80% contract increase that city officials and council members questioned.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188963,"Council and police discuss e-bike and scooter safety after resident complaints",2262,1120000,3382000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5060286-b2103e942ad48891515cdc36f0df5b3d&start=1120&end=3382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5060286-b2103e942ad48891515cdc36f0df5b3d/thumbnail_1120000.jpg","/articles/6188963/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/Council-and-police-discuss-e-bike-and-scooter-safety-after-resident-complaints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188963-f9ae1b440bf7783b7f0aeb8d7a7058e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443007&Signature=Krx5OLrTCBdlkKBdX57SMf62oh0t3Ra6GOPJb4Y0Lq9d5Fb4XjCOPIXim26oow6UFtupXNQcACCIKmu4yLunUbOM0rhbqUPldzxPR3OEVPtPyt4oHpK7skgHE48yE9QYvz9acsEVVbeUut8IDbjuu725NYOYB2KCOMwnXVv3FMSWPf20lzh48SGqDaYUfUicNXvKMHYU8AQd~0uWdEijrwM36UZf05lNWc-DwsJQHvbyrIAlgPd7azv5DY0PkFFT6f~k2X65rDL5JQtCAqpKHCVMXh6bgfVr8gNdBM4Lwe3A8Yked10Gp7PIyx-6Ae~hPVV90FQG6-O2WUbaujyBoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Lyon council members and the police chief used Monday’s meeting to respond to multiple resident complaints about electric bikes and motorized scooters operating at high speeds, often on sidewalks and trails and sometimes at night without lights or helmets.

Council members described repeated neighborhood reports of youths riding high-speed electric devices on residential streets and trails, sometimes at speeds residents estimated at 30–40 mph. Chief Douglas Bakke (speaking as retiring chief) and Chief Conrad addressed the body: city police treat pedal‑assisted e-bikes according to state classifications and advise that — unless the council specifically authorizes use on city trails — such devices are to be operated in the roadway shoulder or bike lanes. Motorized scooters without seats are treated like skateboards under statute and therefore may be allowed on sidewalks except where skateboarding is prohibited.

Chief Bakke said the department has taken enforcement action in some instances, including warnings and prior enforcement stops, and has advised officers to educate riders and parents. He said devices that are not pedal assisted (what the department described as electric dirt bikes or non-pedal motorized bikes) may exceed e-bike definitions and are treated as motor vehicles under state law. Council members urged increased education for parents and considered stepped-up enforcement, including targeted patrols; Council member Kibble praised directed patrols near Bartlett for improving safety.

A resident in public comment cited Michigan Compiled Laws section 257.33 as relevant to vehicle classifications and encouraged the council to review applicable statutes. Chief Bakke said council could authorize trail access for certain device classes, but that would require a council decision.

Council members and officers discussed equipment requirements (lights, reflectors and helmets) and speed expectations based on the device class. Several council members suggested public education and possible ordinance changes, and asked staff to coordinate with the city attorney to clarify local regulatory options. No formal ordinance or regulatory change was proposed or adopted at the meeting.","Council members and police reviewed state rules and local enforcement options after multiple residents raised safety concerns about high-speed electric bikes and scooters being ridden on sidewalks, trails and streets without lights or helmets.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":79,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188964,"Council approves amendment to Westlake conditional rezoning, adding bridge and speeding timeline",975,1941000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5060286-b2103e942ad48891515cdc36f0df5b3d&start=1941&end=2916","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5060286-b2103e942ad48891515cdc36f0df5b3d/thumbnail_1941000.jpg","/articles/6188964/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/Council-approves-amendment-to-Westlake-conditional-rezoning-adding-bridge-and-speeding-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188964-ee229e60fe7321974f464e76d61ff546/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443007&Signature=hndK1JJioYTxt8KVquJXrPSYPVc046H4rvD-En0MA3pqofaKPZkMb4qTzK2vFHS12Jl9IawymiUeix1X7~j2A91n5aZxVjYjZ9KKZEiH5ZOvdYHexrUvjo2u7sKn~~IABZqupwEjfInSGEsw9yI1njU0aMlNOEDHLtItQpt5NJYKvoBblzwvfBJGpYyMubxKYZEU-iymmf06tiqvFL7DuT9y~eCo7PJScAP9FJNFu33SR3K6tYM-DpKWptobi036ftv8qF2jfwKFAadNTw3zRHeoPl88s4siD~5yun91bwCjZkHiNyONuCqAzWEh30ZmcmwOhCybR4ZgxLeJIC6QUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Lyon City Council on Monday approved the first amendment to the conditional rezoning agreement for the Westlake development off Dicksboro Road, authorizing a full-span bridge over wetlands, a reduction in phasing from three to two stages and a shortened project timetable.

The amendment replaces the development’s previously approved three-barrel wetland crossing with a full-span bridge that city planning staff and the applicant say will reduce both temporary and permanent impacts to the wetlands. The developer also moved multifamily construction from three phases into two, shortening the final completion deadline from February 2033 to August 2031.

City planning staff said the bridge design was submitted to and approved by Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The applicant provided an exhibit comparing anticipated impacts of the original design, the detailed-design impacts of the original three-barrel crossing, and the lower impacts of the proposed bridge. Bob Langan of Elevate Property Partners told council the bridge aligns the development entrance with Singh Boulevard and would facilitate a future traffic signal by the Oakland County Road Commission.

Council members pressed the developer on timing for related public improvements. Bob Langan said paving of Dicksboro Road and construction of the first industrial building would occur contemporaneously with multifamily construction, and estimated preliminary timing as spring of next year, subject to permits and coordination with the road commission. Council member Kurzweil and others asked whether the developer intended to complete the entire project in the six-year maximum shown in the agreement; the developer said the deadlines are conservative and said continuous work could shorten construction to roughly three years.

The amendment also adjusts minor plan details: small increases in minimum floor area for two- and three-bedroom units (moving unit sizes closer to ordinance requirements), and a one-space increase in parking from 568 to 569 spaces. The plan still shows single-family lots (labeled future lots A, B and C) to be developed through the standard single-family permitting process.

Public concerns submitted to council included use of the bridge by construction equipment, protection of an adjacent mature forest (on a separate parcel), an estimate of future population (the staff estimate was roughly 650 additional residents if all units are occupied), potential dewatering noise and the county’s jurisdiction over a traffic signal. City staff said the construction entrance will be limited to the Dicksboro side and that the bridge is designed to accommodate emergency vehicles; the mature forest sits on a separate property and is not expected to be affected; dewatering, if required, was described by the applicant as a matter of days rather than months.

A motion by Council member Hanson to approve the amendment and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign it was seconded by Council member Kurzweil and passed on roll call (Kurzweil: yes; Hanson: yes; Bogart: yes; Kennedy: yes).","The South Lyon City Council voted to approve a first amendment to the conditional rezoning agreement for the Westlake development, replacing a three-barrel wetland crossing with a full-span bridge, adjusting phasing from three to two stages and shortening the overall completion deadline by 18 months.","actionData","errors"]

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