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

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E-Newsletter - May 2, 2025

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STATE OF THE CITY AWARDS

During the April 24, 2025, State of the City event, the City Council presented awards to three outstanding Lathrup Village businesses:


Legacy Business Award - For Your Eyes Only

One of the longest-established businesses in the City, operating in the same location for over 40 years.


Community Impact Award - Always Hair 4 U!

This beauty salon is heavily involved in initiatives for those undergoing cancer treatment.


Outstanding Services Provider Award - Levy & Associates

Levy demonstrates exceptional commitment to providing reliable, professional, and personalized financial services, making them a trusted and valuable resource to the community.


THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO LATHRUP VILLAGE!

Lathrup Village State of the City Address - 2025

Livable Neighborhoods Community Needs Survey

Every year, Oakland County's Neighborhood & Housing Development (NHD) Division creates a plan for how U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds will be spent in Oakland County. Completing this questionnaire will help NHD create an Annual Action Plan to utilize funds for community improvements like upgrading sidewalks, public parks, and senior center updates. 


Please share the questionnaire widely with clients. The survey closes on Friday, May 16. 


Contact Oakland Connects at 1-800-848-5533 with any questions.

Southeast Michigan's Safe Streets Encourages Spring Safety Tips

The goal of Safe Streets is simple: Reduce traffic crashes, particularly those involving fatalities and serious injuries. Speeding remains a critical concern, with its impact on road safety highlighted by over 12,000 deaths nationwide in 2022 and a notable increase in fatalities across Southeast Michigan.


As a partner in the regional Safe Streets campaign, Lathrup Village encourages everyone using the roads in Southeast Michigan to keep a few important safety tips in mind before driving, walking, biking, or rolling.

Avoid distractions, however you are traveling.


Walk Safe

  • When walking across the street, use a marked crosswalk whenever possible.
  • If no crosswalk is available, use a signalized intersection.
  • If no traffic signal or intersection is available, yield to vehicle and bicycle traffic before crossing with caution.
  • While it is safest to use a sidewalk whenever possible, it is sometimes necessary to walk where no sidewalk is available.
  • In these situations, walk against traffic as far from the center of the road as possible.
  • By walking where you can see oncoming cars, you will be more aware of a vehicle coming toward you.


Bike Safe

  • Always use a white headlight and a red tail light or rear reflector when biking in the dark. It’s state law. Also wear bright/reflective clothing when riding in the dark.
  • While many people learned early in life to ride on the left side of the road, it is the law to ride with traffic (on the right side of the road).
  • People driving cars are not looking for oncoming traffic of any kind in their travel lane, so a person riding against traffic is practically invisible to people driving cars – especially when they are pulling out of driveways or turning at intersections.


Drive Safe

  • Slow down and - if possible- move over when passing work zones and roadside vehicles. 
  • Avoid distractions, and watch for people walking and biking while you drive, especially at intersections.
  • When driving, wait until it is safe to pass a person on a bicycle and always leave at least 3 feet. It’s state law.


Learn more tips for staying safe at safestreetsmi.org.


Click here to get to the interest form.

Promotional Video

Made possible by City Council approved LVNG Partnership Agreement

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY IS BACK

All food trucks will be at City Hall from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted.


May 2 - Heavenly Chicken & Waffles

May 16 - That's Dat Truck

May 30 - Agave & Lime

June 13 - IROC it ALL

June 27 - El Flaco Tacos

July 11 - Touch of Honey (All American)

July 25 - Mr. Bowls Mediterranean Street Food

August 8 - The Grilled Wrap

August 22 - Three's Croud Catering

September 5 - Azulindo

September 19 - Ark Burger Co.


Food Truck Friday is brought to you by the LV Parks & Recreation Committee.

Poverty Hardship Application

Oakland County Assessing will be at City Hall on May 13, 2025, from 8 AM - 4:30 PM to review Poverty Hardship Applications and answer any questions you may have.

Upcoming Public Hearings

City Council

The City Council will hold its second Public Act 33 public hearing on May 19, 2025, beginning at 7:30 PM, for consideration of a Special Assessment Roll concerning the Public Act 33 Police & Fire Special Assessment District.


The City Council will hold a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget on May 19, 2025, beginning at 7:30 PM.


Planning Commission

The PC will review and discuss a proposed site plan for a prepared food retailer at 26710 Southfield Road during its meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM.


The PC will review and discuss a proposed site plan for 28309 Southfield Road during its meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

We Want Your Input on Solar Energy in LV!

The City of Lathrup Village is considering a new Solar Energy Systems Ordinance that would establish clear, safe, and community-friendly guidelines for the use of solar panels and battery storage systems on residential and commercial properties. This ordinance also completes Redevelopment Ready Certification guidelines. 


Before anything is finalized, we want to hear from YOU—residents, business owners, and community members.


What questions or concerns do you have?


What should we consider to make this ordinance stronger, fairer, or easier to implement?


Your feedback will be reviewed by city staff and addressed during the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, May 20.


Submit your questions or comments by Friday, May 17, to ensure they’re included in the discussion.


Email: Tom Kennedy, DDA Intern (tkennedy@lathrupvillage.org)


Online Form: Downtown Development Authority | City Of Lathrup Village (Ordinance Draft located in Right Sidebar)


Call: 248-557-2600 Ext. 246


All questions and concerns will be responded to before the May 20th meeting, but will still be addressed in an FAQ page. Please allow for a couple of days for a response, as our DDA Intern is not present in the office every day.


Let’s work together to build a cleaner, safer, and more energy-smart future for Lathrup Village!

LV Site Developments

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

LV Headlee Information Website

Upcoming Meetings

Council Study Session

May 5

6:00 PM

Council Study Session

May 19

6:00 PM

Council Regular Meeting

May 19

7:30 PM

Parks & Recreation

June 5

5:00 PM

Planning Commission

May 20

7:00 PM

Tree Committee

TBD

4:30 PM

Historic District Commission

TBD

DDA

May 16

12:00 PM

Finance Review Committee

May 13

Town Hall - 7:00 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 Mykale "Kelly" Garrett

kgarrett@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 285

Council Member Jalen C. Jennings

jjennings@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 287


Vacant

Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Kantor

bkantor@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 286


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

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 & CED Intern

tkennedy@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 246


Martha Bobcean

Utility Billing

mbobcean@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 277

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