Lauri Read - Former Grosse Pointe Park City Council Member

12/03/2021

Here’s an Arizona legislator’s perspective on the consequences of stripping local governments’ ability to regulate short-term rentals and a cautionary tale for Michigan.

If Michigan’s legislators pass HB 4722, they would be opening the door to the unintended consequences that have burdened Arizona.

11/01/2021

This week in Grosse Pointe Park:

Tuesday, November 2nd: Election Day. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Please visit the city website or the Michigan Secretary of State web page for voter information (https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/), including checking your registration and polling place.

Wednesday, November 3rd: Recreation Commission meeting, via Zoom (I will update when the agenda is posted).

11/01/2021

Please read the Michigan Municipal League’s (MML) analysis of HB 4722 which would preempt local zoning law regarding short-term rentals.

The bill now goes to the state senate. MML has created this easy link to share your comments with Sen. Adam Hollier, Lt. Gov. Garland Gilchrist, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/MIML/Campaigns/85135/Respond

While most people were sleeping the state House passed House Bill 4722(H-11) by a vote of 55-48. The legislation states a short-term rental is a residential use of property and a permitted use in a…

10/28/2021

Today, the City of Grosse Pointe Park broke ground for the new DPW building on Mack. Our awesome DPW crew is getting a new home!

10/27/2021

Unfortunately, while we were sleeping, the Michigan State House passed HB 4722, which, if passed into law, would preempt local zoning and allow short-term rental as a permitted residential use of property. Read more at the link.

While most people were sleeping the state House passed House Bill 4722(H-11) by a vote of 55-48. The legislation states a short-term rental is a residential use of property and a permitted use in a…

10/27/2021

Please see the linked information from the Michigan Municipal League regarding pending short term rental legislation in the state house.  The pending bill eliminates local zoning control for short-term rentals. The league is advocating for a compromise legislation that would balance private property rights with local control.

I understand the house is still in session as of 9:30 PM waiting for something to happen. My contacts at MML advise that Rep. Yancey (house district 1/Detroit/GPW) needs calls/texts.

Please contact your State Representatives tonight as they move forward with voting on the harmful House Bill 4722 that would eliminate a municipality’s ability to regulate short-term vacation renta…

10/25/2021

This week in Grosse Pointe Park:

Monday, October 25th, at 7:00 PM: City Council meeting, via Zoom. To join, go to Zoom.us

Meeting ID: 847 9236 6207
Password: 573748

Agenda items include

- Approval of the Consent Agenda

- City administration reports, including a report on the election and absentee ballot process to ensure election integrity.

- Ongoing items focused on water infrastructure, including Extreme Emergency Release Valve (EERV), OHM Sewer Update, Sewer Meter Bid

- Small Cell Application (five sites below Jefferson along Windmill Pointe and the foot of Lakepointe)

- Appointments to the Downspout Appeals Board

- Michigan Library Appreciation Month Resolution

- Poison Ordinance Discussion

- Local Emergency Planning Discussion

The full agenda and packet is available on the city website: www.grossepointepark.org.

As always, public participation/comment is welcome and encouraged.

Saturday, October 30th, starting at 4:00 PM: Pumpkins in the Park on Kercheval and Mack, hosted by the GPP Business Association. There will be Halloween activities for all ages. The trolley will run from 5:00 to 10:00 PM. Please go to the "Visit the Park" page for details.

Grosse Pointe Park

10/23/2021

Waiting for the ghosts, goblins, and superheroes at station #3. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Halloween in the Park 🎃 👻 🍬 

10/18/2021

This week in Grosse Pointe Park:

Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 PM: TIFA Board meeting, via Zoom. Agenda items include GPP Business Association marketing support, alley cleanup, and residential and business grant programs. The complete agenda is on the city website. To join, go to Zoom.us:

Meeting ID: 884 1260 6682
Passcode: 353053

Wednesday, October 20th, at 7:00 PM: Planning Commission meeting, via Zoom. See the linked photo for details regarding the Master Plan review. To join, go to Zoom.us:

Meeting ID: 894 9896 7052
Passcode: 363361

10/16/2021

FYI

10/15/2021

See below for an official letter from the Wayne County Clerk regarding the Grosse Pointe Park ballots.

If you have already voted and choose to do nothing, your ballot WILL be counted.

10/14/2021

I attended the SEMCOG General Assembly today. Thank you to the Ford House for hosting us.

Great panel and discussion. Among the hot topics, not surprisingly, was water infrastructure. I advised the panel that the “next storm” is what is what keeps me and our residents awake at night. I asked how we get the regional fix, which includes increased capacity and resiliency, because spending our tax dollars on our system alone will not solve the bigger problems. While I didn’t get a clear answer, I intend to continue pushing our partners to work on these solutions.

Of course, the agenda included Washington and Lansing legislative updates and what dollars may be flowing to local communities for infrastructure (the broad priorities being transportation, water, energy, and broadband). Stay tuned.

Please visit SEMCOG.org for a wealth of resources on these and many other topics relevant to local governments in our region.