Friday, February 1, 2013
Royal Oak officials' resistance to Gran Fondo, or 'big ride,' won't stop cyclists from riding on Woodward on June 30, says Jon Hughes of the Downtown Ferndale Bike Shop.
A Ferndale business owner is hoping at least 2,000 people will join him on June 30 to take part in a 54-mile bike ride on Woodward Avenue. His plan comes after organizers put the brakes on the proposed Gran Fondo, or "big ride," event scheduled for that day involving a professional bicycle race from Detroit to Pontiac and back followed by a massive community bike ride. Since December, the Woodward Avenue Action Association (WA3) has been unsuccessful in convincing officials in Royal Oak and other communities that it had a viable plan for the event. Royal Oak city officials have expressed concerns about the event's safety and whether it would be a drain on city services. On Monday, Heather Carmona, director of the WA3, addressed the Royal …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The Royal Oak City Commission handles long agenda in Monday night meeting.
The Royal Oak City Commission worked until 11 p.m. to get through its agenda at Monday night’s regular meeting. Commissioners voted to release a legal opinion on whether the actions of Commissioner Jim Rasor constituted an ethics violation. The controversy surrounding Rasor alleged inappropriate actions on the part of the commissioner with regards to an Arts, Beats & Eats (ABE) parking station operation. On Dec. 3, in a closed session, attorney William Hampton, a former state legislator and Oakland County Circuit Court Judge, discussed an attorney-client privileged legal opinion he prepared for the commission. "The report needs to released. The taxpayers paid for it," said Commissioner David Poulton. Hampton's opinion will be posted on …
Monday, December 17, 2012
The Royal Oak City Commission meets at City Hall Monday to discuss mayoral appointments, Gran Fondo plans, Liquor Control Committee recommendations and more.
Might want to bring a sleeping bag to tonight's Royal Oak City Commission meeting, as city officials are expected to tackle a variety of matters. It looks like it's going to be a long night. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Commissioners will discuss releasing a legal opinion on whether the actions of one its members constituted a conflict interest or an ethics violation. On Dec. 3, in a closed session, attorney William Hampton discussed an attorney-client privileged legal opinion he prepared for the commission, according to a memo written by City Manager Don Johnson. "The commission discussed releasing that legal opinion. In order for that to take place, the commission would need an affirmative vote to waive the privilege …
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Commission handles short agenda in Monday night meeting.
The Royal Oak City Commission worked past 11 p.m. to get through its agenda at Monday night’s regular meeting. On first reading, commissioners voted to support a new streets and sidewalk ordinance that prohibits riding bicycles on downtown sidewalks. The new ordinance addresses complaints received from pedestrians reporting "near-misses" with cyclists by assessing fines of up to $100 for riding a bicycle on a downtown sidewalk. Cyclists are to walk their bikes in the Central Business District. The spirit of the ordinance is meant to educate the public and not to punish cyclists, said Mayor Pro Tem Patricia Capello. On second reading, commissioners hope to address signage, pavement markings or other educational materials to increase …
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1:00 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
If the bike ride promoters would have included serving alcohol with the event, Royal Oak leaders would have rubberstamped the approval for the event. Apparently, health and recreational events aren't as important to Royal Oak leaders as a boozefest is. more ›