Lincoln Park Mayor Tobin told the City Council the city is joining the Lincoln Park School District to analyze noxious odors and substances coming from the site commonly known as Ruby Recycling and that the city will enforce applicable codes and statutory violations to protect neighborhood residents and nearby students.

The matter drew immediate attention because the facility is adjacent to school property. "The city will continue to enforce all codes and statutory violations to assure the level of safety and comfort that our citizens and students and teachers in the neighborhood and schools deserve," Mayor Tobin said.

Why it matters: the council framed the issue as a public‑health and nuisance concern affecting homes and schools near the recycling site; the mayor described it as an ongoing problem and said the city will stand with the school district as the matter is investigated.

On a separate, formal action, the council unanimously authorized the Lincoln Park Police Department to execute an agreement with Highest Bid Auctions, a Battle Creek auction company, to auction abandoned bicycles and other abandoned or confiscated property. Under the contract terms discussed at the meeting, auction proceeds will be returned to the police department minus a 15% fee, and funds will be deposited into the city general fund. The auction may be held up to twice a year or as the volume of property dictates.

A police department representative recommended approval of the resolution; the clerk then called the roll. For the auction authorization the roll call recorded: Ross — yes; Dupre — yes; Salcedo — yes; Zor — yes; Baer — yes; Mayor Tobin — yes. The council also approved the consent agenda — minutes from the Oct. 13 regular meeting, accounts and claims payable, participation in a CDBG improvement loan program and a charitable solicitation for the Goodfellows — by roll call earlier in the meeting.

City Manager (name not specified in the transcript) gave administrative updates: auditors completed on‑site field work with an initially positive outlook for the general fund; street sweeping and yard‑waste pickup plans were described; and bids for new water meters have been opened and are under review, with staff planning to bring a recommendation to council at the next meeting.

Parks and Recreation Director Dennis (last name not specified) reported programming and facilities updates, including a return of line‑dancing classes, the introduction of a lightsaber fitness class, higher ice‑rink rentals (the highest in about a decade), and neighborhood playground and scoreboard installations. He estimated the recent Nightmare on Fourth Street trunk‑or‑treat drew roughly 750–800 children and said the Motor City Muskies home opener drew about 600 attendees.

Several residents used the citizen‑communications portion of the meeting to raise neighborhood concerns. One resident asked the council to help secure a city‑issued trash can for the property at 1336 Southfield, describing recurring trash accumulation outside the building and saying private trash bins would not be collected by the hauler; the resident said a previously pursued grant also needs follow‑up. A council member and staff responded that the city is "working with Priority trying to get your can." Another resident, Desiree Mims, asked about towing practices after a family member’s vehicle was towed from an Aldi parking lot and was told deputies and the police chief were available after the meeting to explain procedures and fee appeal processes.

Property owner Latasha Tarver Caldwell raised multiple concerns including a tree that has not been trimmed for more than a year and branches obscuring a stop sign at LeBlanc and Hazel; she said prior online inquiries and calls had not resulted in action. Council and staff said the matter could be followed up with the police or public‑works staff to confirm sight‑line standards and whether signage or parking restrictions should be considered.

The council concluded with reminders about upcoming community events announced during the meeting — a book signing Nov. 8 (copies $25), a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., a tree‑lighting on Nov. 22 at 6 p.m., and a Fantasyland grand opening on Nov. 29 — and adjourned.

The council’s actions: the auction authorization and the consent agenda approvals were formal votes recorded on the meeting record; other items reported were informational or identified as ongoing matters for staff follow‑up.