Tuesday, May 22, 2012
City Commissioners hear from residents during a lengthy public hearing on the sidewalk improvement program as well as recommendations for new ordinances at Monday night's meeting.
In a meeting marathon that lasted until 11:42 p.m., the Royal Oak City Commission approved a list of items on its agenda at Monday night’s regular meeting at City Hall. After a lengthy public hearing during which many residents asked Interim City Engineer Matt Callahan questions about the 2012 Sidewalk Improvement Program, commissioners ultimately approved a special assessment roll for the replacement of deficient concrete sidewalks and installation of new sidewalks within an area bounded by North Main Street, East 13 Mile Road, North Campbell Road, East 12 Mile Road, Stephenson Super Highway and East Farnum Avenue. Residents who live within the target area who wish to make an appeal, were directed to put their appeal in writing to the …
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Monday, May 21, 2012
The City Commission will consider language of a new fireworks ordinance at it's 7:30 p.m. meeting tonight.
It isn’t a question of whether Royal Oak will allow fireworks sales this summer, but rather an issue of when you can ignite, discharge or use consumer fireworks. According to the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, which went into effect on Jan. 1 of this year, “A local unit of government shall not enact or enforce an ordinance, code, or regulation pertaining to or in any manner regulating the sale, display, storage, transportation, or distribution of fireworks regulated under this act.” However, a local unit of government may regulate the ignition, discharge and use of consumer fireworks, according to a memo to members of the City Commission from David Gillam, city attorney. With July 4 quickly approaching, the City Commission will consider a …
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Here's what's happening in Royal Oak this week.
There's always a lot going on in Royal Oak. Here are some highlights this week:
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Shrine of The Little Flower
2123 Roseland Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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Oakview Cemetery
1032 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI
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City of Royal Oak City Hall
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Royal Oak Middle School
709 N Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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Commissioners will tackle a long agenda when they meet at 7:30 p.m. today at City Hall.
At their 7:30 p.m. regular meeting at City Hall, city officials are expected to discuss a variety of matters. Commissioners will review proposals from three companies—Park Rite, Miller and Ampco—for operating Arts, Beats & Eats parking with volunteers and as a stand-alone contracted operation. Based on the proposals submitted, there is significant cost savings in running the parking as a stand alone operation, according to a letter to members of the City Commission from Greg Rassel, director of recreation and public service. Rassel recommends not using volunteers to assist with parking this year at Arts, Beats & Eats. Commissioners will get a report from the Charter Vehicle Task Force Committee, which met on May 4 to address problems …
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Make sure you register early for the Oak Apple Run to get the lowest rates.
The 35th Annual Oak Apple event in downtown Royal Oak will be held on June 2. It's for all ages, groups and families. Gather your family, friends and/or co-workers and spend some time having fun and getting fit. Register online for the Oak Apple Run before midnight Saturday and save money. The day’s events include: 7:30 a.m.: 10K race 8:45a.m.: 2 mile run run/walk 9:30a.m.: 1/4 mile kids run Entry fees are as follows: For online registration, entry forms, teams, sponsorship, volunteering and more, visit the official race headquarters at: www.oakapplerun.org
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Wednesday's Downtown Development Authority meeting is now online courtesy of WROK Cable TV.
At the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority meeting Wednesday DDA members discussed a proposal for a new boutique hotel to be located in downtown Royal. Royal Oak architect Jason Krieger, who is also a DDA board member, presented conceptual plans to provide some context to the proposed development of an eight- or nine-story hotel with a separate restaurant/banquet facility and a five- or six-story apartment building. The plans were not brought before the DDA to review the actual development, the actual plan or the components of the plan, said Tim Thwing, Royal Oak's planning director and executive director of the DDA. “It’s simply being brought as part of our discussion in looking at what sort of incentives or assistance might be …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Board members generally like the concept but want more information from the new owners of the Main Street property.
Members of Royal Oak's Downtown Development Authority (DDA) showed interest in exploring the development of a hotel at the former Fresard auto dealership site on Main Street, in which the unidentified owners are looking for incentives or financial assistance. David Griffin of CBRE, a full-service real estate services company, represents the new owner of the property, a private group doing business as 400 Main LLC. Griffin, who would not reveal the names of the new owners at Wednesday's DDA meeting, said the group purchased the Fresard property a few weeks ago. “They have title to the asset,” he said. At the end of January, the "for sale" sign on the Fresard property was taken down and Michael Southen of Signature Associates, a commercial …
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400 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI
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Southbound Washington Avenue is closed between 11 Mile Road and West University.
Drivers should avoid southbound Washington Avenue between 11 Mile Road and West University on Wednesday, as Department of Public Service workers repair a broken water main, according to Greg Rassel, Royal Oak's director of public service. A detour is posted moving traffic to North Center Street.
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Location of water main break
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Outstanding high school students, with a flair for business and marketing, each received a $500 scholarship on Tuesday.
The Chamber of Commerce awarded six Royal Oak seniors with a $500 dollar scholarship on Tuesday. A total of 18 candidates filled out an applications for this year's awards. Each candidate was interviewed by a committee that looked at a student's community service and interest in business and marketing. Throughout the year the Chamber raises funds through its events to award as many scholarships as possible. For example, at Royal Oak in Bloom on Sunday, $490 was raised in tips, which will go to fund scholarships in 2013. "Our goal for 2013 is to award ten scholarships," said Mike Gairaud, membership assistant. If anyone is interested in helping or learning more, please contact Gairuad at MikeG@royaloakchamber.com.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
To build a Main Street hotel, a developer is looking to the Downtown Development Authority for incentives or assistance.
As a Southfield real estate broker prepares to gauge the Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) interest in supporting a hotel and conference center complex on North Main Street, it’s worth reviewing what Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is. In a memo sent to members of the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority, Tim Thwing, the executive director of the DDA, said David Griffin of CBRE is interested in exploring the redevelopment of the former Fresard auto dealership at 400 N. Main St. into a potential eight-story hotel complex that includes a separate banquet facility and five-story apartment building. Plans of the project are not being submitted for review or approval, but rather to determine whether the DDA is interested in providing …
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Former Fresard site
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Ronald Wolf
12:13 am on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Where there is a will there is a way regarding the law I have not read yet on fireworks storage which if allowed across the board will endanger fire responders, raise insurance rates etc. And who put this law together Al "Qaida? Oh that is not bomb making material thats legal fireworks officer. Take heart Michigan Militia you can continue now where you left off. I even have a name for it "the … more ›