[{"_1":2,"_123":-5,"_124":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99,111],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6251425,"mediaKeyId","3195692-7fb7bd6b2ab799a70102c4d15ad8f432","parentId",3195692,"title","Police chief announces cadet academy funding; city manager confirms chief’s retirement this summer","audioSeconds",2662,"startMs",642000,"endMs",3304000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195692-7fb7bd6b2ab799a70102c4d15ad8f432&start=642&end=3304","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195692-7fb7bd6b2ab799a70102c4d15ad8f432/thumbnail_642000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6251425/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/Police-chief-announces-cadet-academy-funding-city-manager-confirms-chiefs-retirement-this-summer","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251425-82daab515f6e0db88fe5db57ec1e74b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154262&Signature=Xam6WRKWZJrVVcjnJpFa2OWavSOIU2XNFmEn86X~fEE-H0Je9djKxHfyycNH2J2crBgJyL4BnRc94i84C1VDAfNvZ6SQ-n3t2aQabNVrIzp5xKwifvCIiy1d1FJiGLV~OLzfkH3Nbag1i8EWRtXf6z5rRVaqC7roEzmZ0O2z4r6tDC8uwYeAak7j5AXi9FP7vtQww3cQ36J36ilhubPwGhNnyWIxVbwL8l15JqKK0xqtD-JTOs~L5bHkoFeAPBIXdOk0GQ11NgFmrmdiqG3IJg94COB6EAp8RwBo0IMjsK8OsrIbgyhMzUP4~8fmeTRrdS2WZn2JfySZLlrkCiYziw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","City of South Lyon","date","2025-04-28T00:00:00Z","article","South Lyon — At the April 28 meeting Police Chief Bakke reported grant funding to support new cadets and other department updates; City Manager Zelnick later told council Chief Bakke will retire with a last day scheduled for July 9.

Chief Bakke reported the department procured optics for rifles and successfully qualified officers with the new equipment. He said the department completed two interviews for a police officer opening and will begin a background check for a candidate who completed a ride-along.

Regarding cadet training, Chief Bakke said the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) approved grants for the city’s new cadets. On the record he said the grants were approved at $20,000 each and that the incoming cadets’ orientation is May 1 with academy start May 5; the academy runs about four months with expected completion around Sept. 5, after which the graduates will enter field training. He also said the department’s recent drug take-back produced slightly more than 222 pounds of medication handed to the DEA for destruction.

In the city manager’s report, City Manager Zelnick announced Chief Bakke’s retirement effective July 9 and said the city will begin recruitment to fill the chief’s position.

Council members thanked department staff for recent public-facing activities and for community outreach such as hydrant flushing and the drug take-back program.

","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Lyon City Council April 28 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Chief Bakke reported grant funding to support incoming cadets and staffing updates; City Manager Zelnick announced the chief will retire July 9 and the city will begin recruitment for a replacement.","taxTitle","South Lyon, Oakland County, Michigan","taxId",3723,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6251429,"DDA director outlines farmers market opening, façade grant change and downtown updates",144,286000,430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195692-7fb7bd6b2ab799a70102c4d15ad8f432&start=286&end=430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195692-7fb7bd6b2ab799a70102c4d15ad8f432/thumbnail_286000.jpg","/articles/6251429/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/DDA-director-outlines-farmers-market-opening-façade-grant-change-and-downtown-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251429-1c719a01c8220dcf06ecb477b71ce3f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154262&Signature=VBndqVX3SFCqr6RzuVzw6UUpHhxkg9VZ8i6qsyVb93R9U2JBHk0S6ZxVUzGtodqFA~3SikIzutCSCQnGJWGbydvo~oW1Lo-B6k4yAS0xIXlC7BWvzY-DSS2HnHxsmgeNPi7EnJIY2lvpuJV47CS1YiU3lx3g9xWLJgUo~5NdE-kpvZh8~VugGdE3E6lwZIXYVNw4GU-e9JmwYzx6p3JpAxvwLVP9mRyZ4uPzdtDo5ZSxt-VPha4Os7MJaiCHfPt6MZN1ff2AaZM2PI2eLSiKEzR13dZ1G9cyYvApPJlNqvvXQCzJZ-f~NqJJpazO1E8O~tI6fDVn3rwNOfWQeJ9aCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Lyon — Nate Mack, director of the Downtown Development Authority, briefed the City Council on downtown initiatives and seasonal events at the April 28 meeting.

Mack said the outdoor farmers market opens this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will run every Saturday through the last Saturday in October; he said the DDA expects about 65 vendors per market on average. He also reported that most of the decorative tree lights removed for tree trimming have been reinstalled and that remaining work should finish soon.

On the façade-improvement program, Mack said staff changed the funding structure to make awards more likely to prompt actual work: the prior model capped grants at $2,500 per storefront across multiple projects, which drew little interest; the DDA changed the program to fund one $10,000 project per cycle to be more meaningful to property owners. Mack said the DDA approved an application earlier in the fiscal year and received another application last week.

Mack gave a brief update on bike racks (the supplier will powder-coat them before installation) and on electric vehicle chargers (units installed but not yet energized by DTE). He said the city remains unsure when DTE will complete the hookup.

Council members asked about the façade application process and whether the program limits work to one project per year; Mack confirmed the program was redesigned to concentrate funds on a single, larger project to create visible downtown improvement.

Mack closed by saying he would follow up with registration counts for the Buy Michigan Now Festival if staff can provide them.

","DDA Director Nate Mack told council the farmers market opens Saturday, the façade grant program was restructured from four $2,500 awards to one $10,000 award, tree lights are being reinstalled, bike racks are being powder-coated and EV chargers are awaiting DTE hookup.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6251434,"Council approves request for $1,517.36 West Nile reimbursement from Oakland County",92,778000,870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195692-7fb7bd6b2ab799a70102c4d15ad8f432&start=778&end=870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195692-7fb7bd6b2ab799a70102c4d15ad8f432/thumbnail_778000.jpg","/articles/6251434/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/Council-approves-request-for-151736-West-Nile-reimbursement-from-Oakland-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251434-0aed5674d8256c920f8c4d8a67f7af26/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154262&Signature=JbKTNyCTGgl2LpzkXCi7USnI2YfR53tK6kyDpscnDjuBPm6O6Yd4D6EV-QjeGm6DobhXC9u-uNOHkXGhQlOD4-uLAv4lWYRJujnk6NRfXEY7OiH5kPOxlBmAbe~PwJwDVZCPbJJ2dKyYTnmQawJxAZoETAscBaNFm2n28MsdXhO5QQBJDPrQoU4tKxBaaOKL-KwirypcRa25sZfvaoYKuquuRrl5etMTkJr1gCjIMS2xY89RPjIxFX1M5-W98deJRLJtjGN4meXJ8rne1X6ufee4WnkJpdWWmyJg1IjV2MP0GkcBvWmyo0mbpRJykZr4sid81P2~OyrTSWt23B2GWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Lyon — The City Council voted April 28 to adopt a resolution authorizing a reimbursement request to Oakland County’s West Nile fund for $1,517.36.

City staff told council Oakland County had approved the city’s West Nile virus project plan for the year and that South Lyon distributes insect repellent to residents and applies mosquito larvicide to city catch basins as part of its program. The resolution authorizes submitting the reimbursement request and requires the invoice and proof of payment to be filed with the Oakland County Health Division by the county deadlines cited by staff.

Council Member Mosier moved to approve the resolution in the amount of $1,517.36; Council Member Kibble seconded. City Clerk Dayton called a roll-call vote and the resolution passed.

Staff noted the reimbursement request must be submitted to the Oakland County Health Division by June 13, 2025, and that invoice and proof of payment must be submitted to the county by August 2025 for the allocation.

","Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city to request reimbursement from Oakland County’s West Nile fund for $1,517.36 to cover mosquito control supplies and larvicide work.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6251439,"South Lyon awards downtown sidewalk replacement contract; council amends DPW budget",370,900000,1270000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195692-7fb7bd6b2ab799a70102c4d15ad8f432&start=900&end=1270","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195692-7fb7bd6b2ab799a70102c4d15ad8f432/thumbnail_900000.jpg","/articles/6251439/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/South-Lyon-awards-downtown-sidewalk-replacement-contract-council-amends-DPW-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251439-b3391d5b0fb4a542456119bed4eece95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154262&Signature=Vzw8N-f4caKzQLv1mGE6sn80fbtUn4h5TfPfaqCa~0fH36FosBwT-lGpkrM9NKa~c-PI6ud0nthFFZ7jCfpcuOr~dQaqFU3Xvo6vQehZ4OOBm~LTm6-VJpZRR-FzdLotENYNXpLTvX8wGlBGfTlZDvDzROCaZ~d8vw2~nf6pJURTsHVVvGeugHWprzmfkAS3wAvHNQHjeF6VUbZ3fCrnCGJeumEVwcIy-AE0jnMECnrMLZOoVVWXlHPBh1PFZfx32pjQrL9I-tILG38wZUpddJGPOatAwD7f9mq67VGbL2B3lUdAeO1eqUC-ub1ETpY~sv82HQIMB-3GSyzWNMtCNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Lyon — The City Council on April 28 awarded a sidewalk replacement project and approved a related budget amendment to expand work in the downtown area ahead of several public events.

Council voted to award the sidewalk replacement contract to the low bidder identified in the packet for $59,950. The work will replace approximately 200 flags and correct misaligned sidewalks and trip hazards, primarily within and around the downtown core; the contractor will also handle tree removals where roots are causing damage and perform restoration work after concrete replacement.

Council Member Hanson moved to award the contract; Council Member Kurzweil seconded. The award passed on a roll-call vote.

Because the work was not budgeted in the current fiscal year, the council then approved a motion to amend the fiscal-year budget. Hanson moved to increase the general fund Department of Public Works expenditures for GL account 101441974 from $160,000 to $219,950; Kurzweil seconded. The roll-call vote approved the amendment.

During discussion, council members and staff said the downtown-focused work is intended to prepare for a large slate of events this season. Staff said some subdivisions (Hidden Creek) will be addressed after July 1 with budgeted funds; the April award was to address urgent downtown trip hazards and sections of East Liberty and Pontiac Trail adjacent to the downtown core.

Council discussed alternatives such as mudjacking and concrete cutting; staff said mudjacking had not been cost-effective in prior reviews because repeated root regrowth can require frequent rework, but concrete cutting could be used for smaller repairs to extend life in some areas.

The contract award and the budget amendment were approved; staff will schedule the work and return with any necessary updates to project scope and timelines.

","Council awarded a sidewalk replacement contract for $59,950 and approved a budget amendment to increase Department of Public Works spending to $219,950 to cover additional sidewalk work in and around the downtown core.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6251444,"South Lyon Council approves HydroCorp contract to begin residential cross-connection inspections",1576,1285000,2861000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195692-7fb7bd6b2ab799a70102c4d15ad8f432&start=1285&end=2861","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195692-7fb7bd6b2ab799a70102c4d15ad8f432/thumbnail_1285000.jpg","/articles/6251444/South-Lyon/Oakland-County/Michigan/South-Lyon-Council-approves-HydroCorp-contract-to-begin-residential-cross-connection-inspections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251444-58d1c3e86821be2897526d4a561b26ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154262&Signature=jBvmHjCaHIbIIW60S-gPu8sqOex~HJRAP0JAUYhYMLvo-XuARJrMDmZfhwsZvmKlL26eJjcLykslbQfyN89WF-uwKSe4HtXf2cE6Xf5IrrGYy-912uNioD~4lDpA4Vuyyja1CmGXaocpcvWfVLjZEYibhaxMkzTQwBYdpv7V1j7y7xJySH12QU-yMxp8-8sMM-CY-JrnBcSLcodIoNqvlw0pdPr2WovflLtbwmD63~2moE8RQS7tbNZmGfQFLPG6O97WSMVBWghki-N4y7wLBVdeiMQm~4OqBuan0WhXjoLmieUDO-aDfqJAlGH~jrqYj4RZ1zp87y3a2skShghiBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Lyon — The City Council on April 28 approved hiring HydroCorp to perform residential cross-connection inspections and waived competitive bidding for the contract.

The measure, moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Kurzweil, passed on a roll-call vote. The city will pay $46,332 from line item 592556802 (contractual services) for the work described in the service agreement presented to council.

The cross-connection program is intended to prevent nonpotable water or contaminants from entering the city’s potable water supply. Water Department staff told council the program responds to enforcement expectations from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the state Safe Drinking Water Act (Part 14 of PA 39). City staff said South Lyon currently inspects about 244 commercial and industrial connections and has 3,699 residential accounts that will now be covered by the expanded program.

City staff described how HydroCorp would carry out the work: updating the city’s cross-connection ordinance and program materials, producing public-education materials and videos, scheduling inspections through an online portal or by phone, and performing interior surveys focused on utility rooms and exterior hose bibs. Inspectors will not enter kitchens, bathrooms, or bedrooms. The vendor will perform a minimum of 960 inspections over the two-year agreement (about 480 inspections per year), the city said.

Council members asked how violations would be handled, who would test backflow prevention devices, and who would own the collected data. Water Department staff said HydroCorp would notify the city of violations and provide the inspection data to the city; HydroCorp would retain the program platform but the city would have access to the inspection results and could purchase the platform later if needed. Mechanical testing of devices (for example, RPZ or sprinkler testers) would be arranged separately and priced to property owners, staff said.

Hanson moved to waive the city’s competitive-bidding requirement for this contract on the grounds that HydroCorp offers a turnkey program the city could not match internally; Kurzweil seconded. The waiver and the contract approval each passed on roll-call votes.

City staff cautioned the council the program is long-running: completion of a first full cycle of residential inspections could take roughly seven to eight years and the program would be ongoing thereafter. Staff said inspectors would be required to undergo background checks and that inspections generally last about 30 minutes.

The contract was approved as presented. Council did not direct additional steps beyond implementation tasks described by staff.

","City council voted to waive competitive bidding and contract HydroCorp to start residential cross-connection inspections aimed at protecting the municipal water supply; the first-year cost charged to the water department was $46,332 and the program will begin after ordinance and EGLE approvals.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Police chief announces cadet academy funding; city manager confirms chief’s retirement this summer

DDA director outlines farmers market opening, façade grant change and downtown updates

Council approves request for $1,517.36 West Nile reimbursement from Oakland County

South Lyon awards downtown sidewalk replacement contract; council amends DPW budget

South Lyon Council approves HydroCorp contract to begin residential cross-connection inspections