A Walled Lake resident told the City Council on Monday that a dark curve at North and South Eddy needs permanent lighting to protect children, and council members voted unanimously to have DTE Energy install two LED streetlights.

The request came from resident Randy Savora, who described the curve and nearby intersection as “very dark” and said neighbors and parents are concerned about children walking that route. Savora said DTE representatives recommended two fixtures — one over the intersection and one near the curb — and estimated running costs in different figures during the discussion.

City staff and the council discussed whether existing poles are in the public right-of-way and options for placement. Dan Ladd, the city’s DPW supervisor, said the poles south of the burned-out light are in the right-of-way and suitable for new fixtures and asked the council to authorize staff to proceed. “The one that’s burned out is not in the road right away. So we probably should not put a light on that pole,” Ladd said, and recommended installing poles located in the right-of-way.

Council members moved and seconded a motion to have staff work with DTE Energy on the installation. The council then voted in roll call fashion with all members present voting yes; the motion carried unanimously.

Council and staff left details about the number and exact placement of fixtures to follow-up work with DTE. City Manager Witt said DTE “installs them. They maintain them,” and reported a maintenance fee figure during discussion: Witt said DTE told staff the monthly maintenance charge would be $20. The resident’s earlier back-of-envelope estimate — a 58-watt LED at roughly 7 cents per night — would translate to about $25 per year, a figure staff did not adopt as the official maintenance number.

The council directed staff to coordinate with DTE on pole selection and fixture wattage and to return any required approvals or agreements to council as needed. Council members framed the decision as a public-safety priority.

The city’s action was administrative: staff will contact DTE to schedule installation and manage follow-up maintenance coordination. No additional city capital appropriation for the lights was passed at the meeting; council discussion indicated DTE would bill for ongoing maintenance.