City manager updates council on Lafayette Park bids, DDA appointment and waste service issues

City Manager Doug Baky told the South Lyon City Council on June 22 that bids for Lafayette Park opened June 18 and that the project will proceed in multiple phases: phase 1 is complete and staff are planning phases 2A, 2B and 3. Baky said movable furniture for the park has been purchased and that five chairs were donated to the project.

The council approved the consent agenda, which included appointing Mike Gutenk to serve on the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Baky said he, DDA director Kim and HRC representative Mike Darga will meet to plan the next phase of downtown work and will keep the council updated.

Baky also reported on city events and services: he estimated about 110 people attended a recent concert in the park, said staff are finalizing ebike and trail signage coordinated with the DDA to clarify permitted trail uses and speeds, and said he will meet the new Priority Waste CEO this week to discuss recent yard‑waste pickup delays. He said Priority Waste is phasing in new vehicles and that staff are tracking late pickups and service issues.

In response to a council question about a dump truck blocking a business entrance, Baky said he visited the affected business, will raise the complaint at the contractor construction meeting, and expects contractors to be receptive to corrective steps. On recycling bins, Baky said the city maintains a registry of about 1,750 addresses that previously received recycling bins; if an assigned bin is missing at a residence (lost or taken by a prior occupant), the household is not eligible for a free replacement but may purchase one privately.

Councilmembers used the comments period to remind residents about upcoming community events (Lake Street Cruisin', concerts) and to thank staff for handling construction issues. The council adjourned with its next regular meeting set for July 13.