CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE

27400 Southfield Road

Lathrup Village, MI 48076

248.557.2600

www.lathrupvillage.org


City Hall Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

E-Newsletter - December 19, 2025

Lathrup Village Master Plan Update

The City of Lathrup Village is updating its 2021 Master Plan. The Master Plan is the City's roadmap for the future, shaping decisions today to achieve long-term community goals.


Connect and share your thoughts about the future of Lathrup Village!


Engagement Website

The Lathrup Village Children's Garden board members are officially announcing their retirement. Many of them have been involved in the garden for over 20 years. They are thankful for the friends, memories, and experiences they have shared with the community, but it is time to pass the torch. If you are interested in being a part of the garden's future, please click on the link to complete a short questionnaire.


https://tinyurl.com/LVCG-Future

Lathrup Village Chamber of Commerce Announces

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for BellViso Global Aesthetics

Lathrup Village, MI — The Lathrup Village Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for BellViso Global Aesthetics, taking place on Tuesday, January 7th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.


Community members, local business owners, and media representatives are invited to mark the date and join us in celebrating this exciting new addition to the Lathrup Village business community. The event will feature a formal ribbon cutting, tours of the new facility, service demonstrations, light refreshments, networking opportunities, and special Grand Opening promotions exclusive to attendees.


Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Date: January 7, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:

BellViso Global Aesthetics

28801 Southfield Rd, Suite 300

Lathrup Village, MI 48076


BellViso Global Aesthetics brings innovative, high-quality aesthetic services to the community, offering modern treatments designed to promote beauty, confidence, and wellness. The Chamber is honored to welcome them as a new member and is committed to supporting their success in Lathrup Village.


“BellViso Global Aesthetics represents the spirit of growth and innovation in our city,” said Mark Watts, President of the Lathrup Village Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to celebrating this milestone and encouraging the community to come out and show their support.”


All are welcome to attend.


Please RSVP to ensure accurate planning for refreshments and seating.


Contact:

Mark Watts, President

Lathrup Village Chamber of Commerce

Email: mark@lathrupvillagechamber.com

Phone: 313-221-4078


About the Lathrup Village Chamber of Commerce:

The Lathrup Village Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses through advocacy, community engagement, and economic development initiatives that help strengthen and grow the local economy


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Lathrup Village Snow Fall Policy

In the event that snowfall accumulations are 3+ inches, the LVPD will call the DPS staff member on call.


Priority 1

All major arterial streets are salted and plowed. These include:

  • Sunset Blvd (Roseland to Southfield Road)
  • Santa Barbara Drive (11-Mile to Roseland Blvd)
  • Bloomfield Drive (11-Mile to 12-Mile)
  • Lathrup Blvd (Lincoln Drive to 12-Mile)
  • Rainbow Drive (11-Mile to Southfield Road)


Priority 2

When Priority 1 routes are done, crews shift to Priority 2, which includes all intersections and City Hall (during office hours and when the Community Room is booked for events).


Crews salt intersections only where the majority of stopping and turning takes place. This permits "tracking" of salt beyond the intersection, and within a few days after a snow, the area is free of ice or snow for the most part. Concentrating on intersections protects the streets and environment, also saving the taxpayers' money.


Priority 3

All LV streets are plowed but not salted. This typically includes two heavy plow trucks and one pickup truck, which is primarily tasked with intersections and dead-end streets.

Property Owner/Occupant Responsibility

Snow & Ice Removal

Property owners, occupants, or their agents are responsible for keeping sidewalks adjacent to their property clear and safe. Snow must be removed within 12 hours after snowfall ends during daylight hours, or by 6:00 p.m. the following day if snowfall ends overnight. Ice must be removed as soon as possible. If immediate removal is not possible, sand or other approved materials must be applied immediately to prevent slippery conditions, and the ice must be removed as soon as conditions allow.

Light Up Lathrup 2025 Cancellation Notice


Due to low participation and insufficient donations, Light Up Lathrup 2025 has been cancelled. We appreciate those who expressed early interest and support. If you have already made a donation, it will be fully refunded within the next week. Thank you for your understanding.


Questions? Please contact Greg Ruvolo at gregruvolo@lightuplathrup.com or (248) 224-6700.

LV Site Developments

Stay updated with ongoing developments in Lathrup Village by visiting the Planning Commission section of our website.

City Council in Brief

Below is a quick recap of the actions taken during the December 15, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. The meeting, in its entirety, can be watched on the City's YouTube Channel.


  • Approved 2026 Board of Review Meeting Dates
  • Approved DiPonio Contracting LLC as the 2026 Southfield Road Water Main Contractor
  • Approved the 2026 City Council Meeting Dates & City Holidays ***NOTE: City Council Regular Meeting Start times for 2026 will be 7:00 PM***
  • Approved the tentative special assessment roll for delinquent bills and set a public hearing for January 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM
  • Voted NOT to approve a funding commitment for the Oakland County Road Commission Southfield Road Improvement Project Preliminary Engineering
  • Adopted an ordinance to regulate outdoor collection boxes
  • Approved Great Lakes Gutters for the DPS Building Gutter Replacement Project
  • Voted NOT to solicit quotes for outsourcing the Lathrup Village Police Department
  • Approved Councilmember Committee/Liaison assignments
  • Appointed Lossie Pearson to the Parks & Recreation Committee
  • Approved the video recordings of City Council Study Sessions

Upcoming Meetings

Council Study Session

January 5

6:00 PM

Council Study Session

January 26

6:00 PM

Council Regular Meeting

January 26

7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation

January 15

5:00 PM

Planning Commission

January 20

7:00 PM

Tree Committee

TBD

Historic District Commission

TBD


DDA

January 16

12:00 PM


The public may attend City Council meetings in person, and access regular meetings live via Facebook and watch on YouTube. Please note, that the Study Sessions are not recorded.


City Council agendas & packets may be found here:

https://lathrup-mi.municodemeetings.com

Public Safety Reminders

  • On-street parking is not allowed from 3:00 am to 6:00 am.
  • Please remember to lock your doors! It is an easy crime of opportunity. Lock your vehicles and do not leave anything of value in sight. Leave outside lights on to deter criminals away from your property.
  • Alarms are required to be registered through LVPD (the Lathrup Village Alarm Ordinance Article II, Chapter 26). Download the Alarm registration form here.
  • Lathrup Village has now contracted Animal Control through Oakland County. Please call 248-354-1010 for a Lathrup Village Officer to respond and evaluate the situation and contact the animal control officer on duty.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Main Number 248.557.2600

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Mayor Bruce Kantor

bkantor@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 286

Council Member Jalen C. Jennings

jjennings@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 287


Council Member John Sousanis

jsousanis@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 288

Mayor Pro-Tem Mykale "Kelly" Garrett

kgarrett@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 285


Council Member Jason Hammond

jhammond@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 289

ADMINISTRATION

Mike Greene

City Administrator

mgreene@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 225


Chief Scott McKee

Police Chief

policechief@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 232


Michelle Townsend

Finance Director

mtownsend@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 227


Austin Colson

Community & Econ Development Dir.

acolson@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 223


Alisa Emanuel

City Clerk

aemanuel@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 226


Jessica Miller

Deputy Treasurer & HR Generalist

jmiller@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 248

Tracy Singleton

Administrative Asst.

tsingleton@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 222


Suzanne Cory

Police Clerk

scory@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 229


Steve Colliau

Code Enforcement

scolliau@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 247


Tom Kennedy

DDA Special Projects

tkennedy@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 246


Martha Bobcean

Utility Billing

mbobcean@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 277

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