NOTICE FOR CITY OF PLEASANT RIDGE RESIDENTS, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO PASS RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION: 2025-2029 FIVE-YEAR PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
Public Hearing: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 7:30 PM
Notice is hereby given to any and all interested parties that Pleasant Ridge is seeking public comment on the Pleasant Ridge Five Year 2025-2029 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Pleasant Ridge is preparing this Five-Year Parks and Recreation Plan in accordance with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources requirements. When completed, the plan will serve as a guide for the acquisition and development of community recreation facilities and programs over the next five (5) years.
A public hearing hosted by the City Commission will take place on March 11, 2025, at Pleasant Ridge City Hall, 23925 Woodward Avenue, Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069. Any and all input is greatly appreciated.
Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing and should be addressed to: Planning Consultant, Jane Dixon, 235 East Main Street, Suite 105, Northville, MI 48167 or emailed to jdixon@mcka.com until 1:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Posted Date: February 20, 2025
MDOT is developing a corridor plan for the future of Woodward Avenue. This is the first step towards a major Woodward project in the future. Past Woodward projects have focused on maintaining the pavement as is, but this corridor plan will develop a comprehensive vision for the corridor that considers the needs of all users (cars, pedestrians, transit, and bicycles).
Information about participation opportunities, and about the plan as it is developed going forward, is available at www.Michigan.gov/WoodwardPlan
You can provide input in a number of ways:
– Interactive mapping tool to identify issues or opportunities at specific locations
– Public survey fill out MDOTs surey about the project
– Attend the Public Open House is on February 18th, 2025, at the Pleasant Ridge Community Center.
– Join the virtual Open House on February 20th, 2025, which will cover the same topics as the in-person Open House.
What would make Pleasant Ridge streets safer? In partnership with six surrounding Southeast Oakland County communities, we want to hear from you about what would make getting around Pleasant Ridge and the surrounding area safer, easier, and more enjoyable.
Join us for a public workshop at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 8 at the PR Community Center at 4 Ridge Road. We hope to see you there!
Loose brush pickup is scheudled for Tuesday, January 16. There is a large amount of brush and branches down around the City, so it may take more than one day to complete. Davey may also be delayed starting collection by a day or two given the regional nature of the winter storm. Please have your brush to the curb by Tuesday morning and we will remove and chip it as soon as possible.
Same for salt delivery – please have your pails to the curb by Tuesday morning, but it may be a day or two until Brilar can get to filling the pails as they have been and continue to be busy with post-storm work.
City Hall will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday the 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday.
City Hall will be open on Wednesday, December 27 and Thursday, December 28 from 10 am – 3 pm.
City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 1 and Tuesday, January 2 in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
We will reopen with regular 8 am – 4:30 pm hours on Wednesday, January 3.
Get in the holiday spirit ⛄
Join us for an exciting lineup of December recreation events! Get ready for a month filled with fun, festive activities that the whole family can enjoy together. There’s something for everyone, from our annual tree lighting at Memorial Park tonight to cheerful holiday-themed workshops. Come and create lasting memories with us this December!
Tonight at 6 p.m. – Tree Lighting at Memorial Park: Witness the magic as we light up the beautiful tree with dazzling holiday lights. A perfect way to kick off the festive season!
Wednesday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. – Holiday Greens Workshop: Get creative and bring the holiday spirit into your home! Join the Pleasant Ridge Garden Club for an interactive workshop on crafting beautiful holiday greens. Don’t miss out, register now at https://www.facebook.com/groups/840070242799677/ and secure your spot!
Friday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. – Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at the Community Center: Meet Santa Claus himself and indulge in delicious cookies and warm cocoa. Only 10 spots left, so don’t wait! Register today at https://pleasantridge.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=942# and make this holiday season even more memorable.
Friday, December 15 is the letters to Santa Deadline: It’s time to send your heartfelt wishes to Santa! Remember to drop off your letters at the Community Center or City Hall and spread joy to the North Pole.
Tuesday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m. – Gingerbread House Making at the Community Center: Join the waitlist for this popular event and let your creativity run wild as you build and decorate your own gingerbread house. Don’t miss out on this delightful holiday tradition! https://pleasantridge.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=942#
With so many exciting events lined up, Pleasant Ridge is the place to be this holiday season. Mark your calendars and join us for unforgettable moments of joy, laughter, and festive cheer.
| November 20, 2023
As Mayor of our City, I’m thrilled to provide you with our new monthly communication, put in place to help keep everyone informed about all the developments in our community more frequently than you currently see in our Ridger newsletter. Following every regularly scheduled commission meeting, you’ll hear from me directly about the key items we discussed, decisions made, and where we’re headed as a City. And as needed, you’ll hear from City Hall, our police department, and our recreation department, too. But communications are most effective if it’s a two-way street. If you have any questions, want to discuss what’s going on, or learn more, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, the Commissioners, or the City staff and get in touch. Mayor Scott |
Congratulations to Commissioner Perry and Commissioner Budnick on Reelection
The swearing-in ceremony for Commissioners Perry and Commissioner Budnick will take place during our upcoming commission meeting on December 12. City Clerk Emsley has confirmed that the election was certified and in balance!
Pleasant Ridge Fall Soccer Teams Are 2023 League Champions
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2023 Pleasant Ridge Public Opinion and City Communications Survey
The City of Pleasant Ridge believes that understanding our community’s attitudes, concerns, and values is critical in fulfilling the responsibilities of government. We recently conducted a survey to gather feedback from residents. We invited all residents to participate in the survey, and each person in a household could respond once to the survey. By completing the survey, residents will help the City improve the delivery of government services, enhance its communication tools, and prioritize budget allocations based on what the residents value most. Kurt Metzger, former Mayor of Pleasant Ridge and data guru, presented the data from the survey. Key highlights include:
- 99 percent of residents are satisfied or very satisfied living in Pleasant Ridge
- 98 percent of residents feel very safe or safe in the City
- 42.5 percent of adult residents completed the survey
- 40 percent of have lived in the City for more than 20 years
- In 2016, only 23 percent of residents gave Gainsboro an ‘excellent’ rating. Since the park’s major redesign, 66 percent of respondents now give it an excellent rating
- Resident interactions with our police department and Ferndale Fire Department had a 97 percent satisfaction rating, while Berkley Dispatch hit 93 percent satisfaction
- Most parks and facilities received an ‘Excellent or Good’ rating of 90 percent and higher. Hessel Park, the Dog Park, and the Wellness/Fitness Center came in just a little lower with ‘Excellent or Good’ ratings at the Wellness/Fitness Center (86 percent), the Dog Park (80 percent) and Hessel Park (79 percent)
- The Ridger is a go-to source for PR residents. The City website ranks second as an “up-to-date” source for current items of interest and “breaking stories”
The 2023 Pleasant Ridge Public Opinion and City Communications Survey results have provided valuable insights into our residents’ views and opinions. Additionally, the survey included helpful suggestions for the City across various areas. The complete results of the survey can be found here: https://cityofpleasantridge.org/community-survey-results/.
November 14 – 11:09 am: Water pressure will be low on Oakland Park for a few minutes. Oakland County WRC (our water system maintenance partner) is here testing valves. We need to replace a 100 year old fire hydrant that broke during the sewer lining project. WRC is testing valves to make sure that we can shut off the water main to make that replacement. Once water service is restored your water will likely be brown for a few minutes. Run a tap for 5-10 minutes and the water will clear. The brown water is caused by sediment being loosened from the old cast iron water mains.
The Oakland County Water Resources Commission (WRC) conducted a test-shutoff of 7 valves along Woodward this morning and afternoon. The test shutoff was related to the need to move a fire hydrant as part of the Woodward streetscape project. All valves have been reopened and the test is complete.
The shutoff was only partially successful and the impacts were greater than expected due to the age and condition of our water system. We experienced a larger than expected pressure drop in areas outside of the shutoff area, and a larger area of impact for brown water.
The brown discoloration in the water is caused by sediment on the inside of the old cast iron water mains being disturbed when flow direction is altered or when hydrants are opened causing an abrupt change in flow rate. Now that the valves have been re-opened and the hydrant closed, the discoloration will resolve over time. We do not know how long it will take to flush the brown water from the pipes, so please be patient as the brown water resolves itself.
The water is not dangerous, but you should avoid doing laundry until the water is running clear again as the discoloration can stain white clothes.
Given the larger than anticipated impacts of this shut down, we will provide advance notice when the actual hydrant work will be done. We do not yet have a time frame for when that will occur.
The 2023 community survey is now closed. Survey results are available in the online document library.
You can also review the raw results of the survey here.
The window to complete our community survey is coming to a close tomorrow. Join the conversation and make your voice count today! Take the survey here.
We have some exciting news to share! Effective immediately, parking is now permitted on both sides of the street on Sylvan between Indiana and the Woodward alley. This change comes as a result of the City Commission’s decision at the last meeting, September 12, 2023, following the traffic calming petition submitted by Sylvan’s residents.
The implementation of parking on both sides of the street is part of a pilot project that will run for the next year. During this time, we will be actively evaluating its impact on traffic flow and safety. By introducing parking on both sides, we aim to create strategically placed chicanes and pinch points, effectively reducing vehicle speeds and enhancing road safety.
We want to hear from you! If you have any questions or feedback regarding the pilot period, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Your input is invaluable as we work together to create a safer and more efficient street for our community.