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Royal Oak commission approves downtown restaurant plan, playground and traffic-safety measures

Royal Oak City Commission · August 12, 2025
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The Royal Oak City Commission on Aug. 11 approved a liquor-plan amendment to convert a downtown venue into Bella LaMone, backed a $260,000 playground at Red Run Park with upgraded benches, and approved traffic-safety measures including Linwood speed humps and pedestrian beacons on North Main Street.

Royal Oak — The City Commission on Aug. 11 approved a series of routine and project-specific items, including a downtown restaurant’s amended plan of operation, a parks installation, and traffic-safety upgrades.

The commission unanimously approved a request from Royal Oak Good Times Food and Drink Inc., at 100 S. Main Street, to amend its plan of operation and operate as Bella LaMone. Chief Moore told commissioners the police department reviewed the proposal and was not opposed. Owner Adam Merkel and attorney Kelly Allen described the concept as a traditional Italian restaurant with the first floor available for banquets and private events…

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