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City of Lincoln Park
Happenings
Spring/Summer 2024
Citywide Events, Acvies and Recreaon
citylp.com
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Elected Ocials
Mayor Michael Higgins, mhiggins@citylp.com
Mayor & Council……(313) 386-1800 ext. 1231
Carlos Salcido……..…………...…………..Council President
Tracy Duprey…………….………………..…....Councilwoman
Maureen Tobin………………………………...Councilwoman
Lylian Ross………………………………………..Councilwoman
Jason Behr……………………………………………..Councilman
Eric Szor………………………………………………...Councilman
Kerry Kehrer……………………………………………...City Clerk
Patricia Lulko………………………………….....City Treasurer
City Management
City Manager……………..………...(313) 386-1800 ext. 1230
City Management Oce……….(313) 386-1800 ext. 1231
Youth Sports
Junior Rails Football…………...…...………....(313) 350-0350
Lincoln Park Skate Company………………..(734) 560-1121
Lincoln Park Lile League………..……….....(313) 523-7052
Detroit Football Club Downriver…………. (313) 437-1095
Phone Numbers
School Board……………………………………….(313) 389-0200
Court…………………………………………………..(313) 382–8603
Phone Numbers
City Hall ……………………………………….(313) 386-1800
Community Planning…………………….(313) 386-3100
Department of Public Services………(313) 386-9000
Parks & Recreaon Department……(313) 386-1817
Housing Department…………………….(313) 388-4660
Library…………………………………..………(313) 381-0374
Senior Cizen Oce………………………(313) 386-1817
Community Center (Ice Rink)…………(313) 386-4075
Nutrion (8:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.)...(313) 386-2641
Police (Non-Emergency)………………...(313) 381-1800
Fire (Non-Emergency)………….………...(313) 381-1100
I hope this leer nds you well and thriving in our beloved community of Lincoln Park. I
wanted to share some highlights from the recent State of the City Address, sponsored by
the Lincoln Park Rotary Club, which took place on February 27th at the High School audi-
torium. Joined by the city council, Wayne County Commissioner Cara Clemente, and the
LP school board, we celebrated the posive strides and promising developments shaping
our city.
Volunteerism is an essenal part of our community's growth and vibrancy. Organizaons
like the Exchange Club, Rotary Club and Hands of the City have played pivotal roles in Lincoln Park's history,
and their connued dedicaon enriches our quality of life. From organizing popular events like the Memorial
Day Parade to Lincoln Park Days and Fantasyland, volunteers infuse our city with energy and spirit. Our next
volunteer event is the Earth Day Clean Up at the Kennedy Memorial Building on Saturday, April 20th at 10:00
a.m. Let's work together to beaufy our parks and downtown area and prepare our town for the upcoming
seasons. I encourage you to join us by volunteering at a city-sponsored event or joining a city commission,
where your contribuons can truly make a dierence.
I am pleased to announce that our budget has regained stability, boasng a fund balance of $3.2 million. This
achievement is a testament to the hard work of our Finance Department. Addionally, our Assessing Oce has
reported a nine percent revenue increase over 2022, providing more resources to enhance services for our
cizens. The real estate market in Lincoln Park connues to thrive, with homes and businesses selling at histor-
ically high rates. Our commitment to infrastructure and city services is unwavering. Thanks to iniaves from
city departments, we've seen signicant progress across various fronts. From road construcon and resurfac-
ing to sewer relining and public safety enhancements, each department has played a vital role in advancing our
city's welfare and prosperity. Excing developments are also on the horizon, including the sale of the Sears
property at Dix and Southeld, with plans for a three-phase project that promises business condos with future
expansion opportunies.
With increased volunteerism, grant funding, and revenue, we're poised to accelerate our progress and imple-
ment proacve maintenance strategies for the future. Thank you for your unwavering support and dedicaon
to making Lincoln Park the best it can be. Together, we will connue to build a brighter future for all. Should
you have any quesons or wish to get involved further, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Message from the Mayor
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City of Lincoln Park
Parks and Recreaon Department
Kennedy Memorial Building
3240 Ferris Ave
(313) 386-1817
Lincoln Park Community Center
3525 Dix Hwy
(313) 386-4075
The following is required to register for
recreaon programs:
• A parent is needed to register children under 18.
• The rates listed are the Early Bird Rates.
• To get these rates, register before rst day of
class.
• Up-to-date Driver's License or State ID required.
• Driver's License required for credit cards /personal
checks.
Registering Aer Deadline Date:
If circumstance allows, individuals may be able to
register aer the program deadline date. A late fee
of $5 will be assessed (per class). Unless otherwise
noted, the program deadline date shall be the day
before the class begins.
Park & Recreaon Accepts
Nonresident Fees:
A $5 nonresident fee will be added to all adver-
sed fees for any nonresident wishing to register
for any Lincoln Park Parks and Recreaon Program.
Residents are those persons with Michigan iden-
caon (Driver's License) showing a Lincoln Park ad-
dress. Unfortunately, no excepons can be made
for those working in Lincoln Park.
Refund Policy:
You must apply for a refund in person at the Parks
and Recreaon Oce (Bandshell). No refunds will
be given aer the acvity begins. If canceled aer
the session begins, a prorated amount shall be
returned by check directly from City Hall in
approximately 3 weeks.
Special Needs:
We want to serve everyone! If you would like to
parcipate in one of our programs and require
special accommodaons because of a disability,
please contact our sta at least two weeks prior to
the start of the program and we will do whatever
we can to make these special arrangements.
Picnic Shelters:
Park Shelter Permits are available to purchase
Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the
Kennedy Memorial Building. There is a $60 non-
refundable fee to reserve a park shelter. Permits
entle you and your group to use the restrooms.
You must apply in person and with a valid State ID
or Driver’s License. No phone or mail requests will
be accepted.
Shelters are located at:
Council Point Park (River Drive/Stewart)
Youth Center Park (Gregory/Abbo)
Facility Rentals:
Kennedy Memorial Bldg.
L.P. Community Center
Facilies are available for pares, meengs,
showers, trade shows, fundraising events, etc.
Contact the Bandshell at (313) 386-1817 for availa-
bility. Below are room rates for the Bandshell. Addi-
onal hours can be added for $75 an hour.
We accept registraons online at
citylp.com
Kennedy Memorial Building
(Bandshell)
3240 Ferris Ave.
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Room Rental
Fees
Non-Resident
Rate
Resident Rate Security
Deposit
Senior Room
(seang 185)
$550 (7 hour
rental)
$500 (7 hour
rental)
$300
Room A
(seang 250)
$600 (7 hour
rental)
$550 (7 hour
rental)
$300
Room C
(seang 40)
$275 (5 hour
rental)
$235 (5 hour
rental)
$100
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Thank You to our Parks and Recreation Sponsors!
Summer Concert Series Gold Sponsor
Accounng Plus
3955 Fort St, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 381-5320
Summer Concert Series Gold Sponsor
Lincoln Park Community Credit Union
1400 Emmons, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 389-2300
Art in the Park Silver Sponsor
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
333 S. Grand Ave, P.O. Box 30195, Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 241-3740
Summer Concert Series Silver Sponsor
MDI Comfort Systems Inc.
38915 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 743-1817
Summer Concert Series Gold Sponsor
Hennessey Engineers
13500 Reeck Rd, Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 759-1600
Summer Concert Series Silver Sponsor
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce/ Fantasyland
3240 Ferris, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-0140
Summer Concert Series Silver Sponsor
Solosy Funeral Home
3206 Fort St, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 383-1870
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The Senior Alliance (734) 722-2830
The Informaon Center (734) 282-7171
SMART Connector (866) 962-5515
Focus Hope (313) 494-4600
Meals on Wheels (9—11am) (313) 383-2450
Neighborhood Legal Services (313) 937-8291
Focus: Hope: Provides a box of nutrious food for
low-income senior cizens 60+ years. Pick up at the
L.P. Senior Center from 10:00 a.m. – Noon on the
following Tuesdays: April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th
(Double Distribuon), and August 6th (Double Dis-
tribuon). To see if you qualify call (313) 494-4600.
If you miss a scheduled pick up, you may go to one
of the main centers at 1300 Oakman Blvd in Detroit.
or 759 Inkster Rd in Inkster.
Meals on Wheels & Nutrion Program: Provides a
nutrionally balanced hot lunch to homebound
seniors ve days a week. Suggested donaon $3.
Contact (313)383-2450 any weekday from
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. or Wayne County Main Oce
of Nutrion at (800) 851-1454.
Euchre and Pinochle: Fridays at 11:00 a.m. at the LP
Senior Center.
Registraon is $1.00.
Open to the public and membership is not required.
Bingo: Monday mornings @ 11:00 a.m.
DROP IN AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER!
Senior Clubs accept new members aged 55 and up!
No transportaon? We will pick up L.P. Seniors free
of charge. Social clubs meet Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday at the Senior Center
from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Free handicap accessible
bus service available from 9:00 a.m. -1:45 p.m.) You
can come one day or all four days.
Clubs are free but a .50¢ donaon is appreciated
for snacks, drinks or lunch oungs.
Call (313) 386-1817 if you need transportaon to
and from club.
Lincoln Park Senior Transportaon Services: Tickets
can be picked up or tokens purchased Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kennedy Memorial Bldg.
(Bandshell) 3240 Ferris Ave., Lincoln Park MI 48146
(313)386-1817
Smart Bus Tickets: Tickets are available for resi-
dents (60 years & up) and disabled individuals
when eligibility requirements are met, and valid
State ID or Driver's License is produced. No fee
for bus ckets; however, a maximum of $10.00
(twenty - .50¢ ckets) is available per month for
each qualifying resident.
Tokens: Tokens are available for residents (60
years & up) and disabled individuals when eligibil-
ity requirements are met, and valid State ID or
Driver's License is produced. Individuals can pur-
chase up to 40 transportaon tokens per month
for $1.50 each.
Grocery Shopping:
1 Token ($1.50) Round Trip
Mondays—Kroger
Thursdays—Meijer
Please call (313) 386-1817
before 10:00 a.m. if you wish to go grocery shop-
ping. You will be picked up between 10:00 a.m.
and 11:00 a.m. The bus will drop you o at the
store and then pick you up one hour later and
take you home. Shopping bags should be limited
to what you can carry or t into your folding
shopping cart.
Appointments:
Please make your appointments for Tuesdays
and Wednesdays only! Our Senior Bus is only
available to take residents to appointments on
limited days and mes. Appointment mes
should be made for 10:45 or 11:00 a.m. Please
call (313) 386-1817 as soon as you have your ap-
pointment me, at least 24 hours in advance, to
be sure the bus driver is available.
1 token each way - Rides inside of Lincoln Park.
2 tokens each way -Downriver area only
(Allen Park, Wyandoe, Southgate, Taylor, Dear-
born, Riverview, Trenton, Brownstown, etc.)
Senior Center
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Recreation Programs
Soo Bahk Do Karate
Soo Bahk Do is a tradional maral art that
emphasizes the integraon of physical, mental
and spiritual aspects of training. Get and stay in
physical shape, learn to defend yourself,
increase self-esteem and self condence. Make
friends and have fun!
Registraon and classes are held at the Bandshell.
Tuesdays and Thursdays (2 month sessions)
$70 Residents/$75 Non-Residents
Session 1: May 2nd– June 27th
Session 2: July 2nd– August 29th
Childrens Classes (ages 5-11): 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Adult Classes (ages 12 and up): 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Body Shape Up
If you are looking to shape up, this class is for you!
Designed for women, this full body workout ulizes
a brief cardio warm-up, light weights with lots of
reps and oor work to develop core strength and
tone you up. A cered instructor will movate and
guide you through a fun workout and end the class
with simple yoga stretches to relax your body and
mind, leaving you feeling refreshed!
Please Bring Light Hand Weights And A Mat For
Floor Work.
Thursdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. (6 week session)
$36.75 Residents/ $40.50 Non-Residents
Session 1: May 2nd– June 6th
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Youth Sports
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Summer Concert Series – The Bandshell’s 70th Anniversary
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Summertime Fun Kids Club
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Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events
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Lincoln Park Farmers Market
Sunday's, June - October, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Locaon: "Mellus Park", 1661 Fort Street, between Morais
(formerly Arlington) & O'Connor, Lincoln Park
Produce, specialty foods and arts/cras
lpfarmersmarket.org
New vendors welcome, volunteers needed
Vendors accept: cash, EBT, Double Up Food bucks, Credit/Debit,
WIC Project Fresh, Senior Project Fresh
Lincoln Park Train Club
Kennedy Memorial Building (Bandshell)
Saturdays
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Take a step back in me and enjoy a miniature
version of “yesteryear and today”.
Admission is FREE so bring the enre family!
Please use side door on London.
For more informaon, call (734) 624-1462 or
(734) 675-5712
The Exchange Club of Lincoln Park
Meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at the Lincoln Park
Community Policing Building (1394 Cleophus)
at 6:30 p.m.
(734) 560–1121
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
3240 Ferris, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-0140
Hands of the City
Meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
at Lincoln Park Moose (1600 Fort)
Downriver Collectors Con– June 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
and June 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
At the Lincoln Park High School Gym (1701 Champaign)
Admission: $5.00
L.P. Horseshoe Club| Shoot Some Shoes
Come join our fun league regardless of skill level!
LPHC pitches every Wednesday May thru August
Start me is 6:00 p.m. sharp
Dues $25.00 a year. 50/50 weekly drawings
Ringer 4 similar to Lucky Strike.
Banquet and award at the end of the season.
Locaon: Youth Center Park 3525 Dix Hwy.
Lincoln Park Community Improvement Commission
Meengs on the 3rd Thursday of the Month at
7:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers
Memorial Park Clean Up– May 11th from 10:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
Third Annual Garden Walk– July 27th from 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
Nominate your own home, your neighbor’s or favorite home
garden in Lincoln Park. To nominate a garden, contact us at
LPCommunityImproveme[email protected].
Cinco de Mayo Fesval
1681-1685 Fort St, East of Fort St between Arlington and O’Con-
nor
April 27th from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The 8th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fesval is back! Come to Down-
town Lincoln Park for a celebraon of Hispanic Culture. Perfor-
mances by Ballet Folklorico de Detroit, Mariachi Jalisco and
Aguanko.
Fitness Court Ribbon Cung
1556 Fort St
May 3rd from 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Join the Lincoln Park DDA for the opening of our new tness
park on the corner of Fort St and Euclid.
Constructed by the Naonal Fitness Campaign and sponsored by
Priority Health.
Lincoln Park Police Department Blood Drive
Kennedy Memorial Building (Bandshell)
3240 Ferris
May 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Register at redcrossblood.org
Downriver Senior Olympics
August 12th– August 16th
This years Downriver Senior Olympics is hosted by the City of
Southgate. Interested in parcipang in the Olympics?
Registraon and packet pick-up is at the Bandshell.
Community Organizations
Events
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Police Department
Happy Spring Residents,
We all love it when spring comes each year. We have come through another Michigan winter that always seems to last
forever. The kids love spring because summer vacaon from school is just around the corner. Spring also gives us an
opportunity to get out of the house more oen.
The past few summers we have seen an increase in people riding minibikes and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in the city.
We have also responded to an increased number of crashes involving minibikes and ATVs.
Many of the crashes have involved serious injuries and some have involved young, unli-
censed drivers.
The State of Michigan and the City of Lincoln Park have laws, ordinances, and regulaons
that prohibit minibikes and ATVs from being driven in the city. ATVs require an O-Road
scker from the Secretary of State and can only be ridden on private property belonging
to the driver or in an area designated for the riding of ATVs. The riding of an ATV on a city
streets or parks will result in the ATV being impounded and the driver being cketed, and
in some cases, arrested.
Minibikes have seemed to explode in popularity over the past few years. Minibikes were
once thought of as a fun vehicle that people built from scratch. Today, minibikes can be
found for sale from internet sites such as Amazon and eBay as well as Walmart and Trac-
tor Supply. What the sellers do not tell you is that you must ride the minibikes on your
private property and designated locaons. Minibikes can only be legally ridden in your
backyard if you live in Lincoln Park.
Lincoln Park City Ordinance 494.07 states, “No person shall operate a minibike, snowmobile, or go-cart on any municipal-
ly owned property.” City owned property includes sidewalks, streets, and parks. Alleys and any other property owned
by the City of Lincoln Park are included in the prohibion against minibikes. Addionally, City of Lincoln Park Ordinance
422.03 requires that any motor vehicle operated within the city limits must have insurance while Ordinance 494.01 re-
quires that any person operang a motor vehicle within the city must have a valid driver's license issued by the State of
Michigan.
Ocers of the Lincoln Park Police Department have been instructed to impound illegal vehicles such as minibikes, ATVs,
and go-carts if they have been found driving within the city limits. The driver of such vehicles will also be cketed, and
possibly arrested, if they are found operang one of these vehicles in Lincoln Park. Minibikes and ATVs can be fun to
ride if they are ridden properly. They should only be driven in areas designated for those vehicles. Riders should be
wearing helmets, goggles, gloves, and other safety equipment when riding a minibike or ATV.
The City Ordinances aecng minibikes, go-carts, and ATVs were enacted because it is dangerous to ride these vehicles
with car and truck trac present. When a crash involving one of these vehicles occurs it is always the driver of the mini-
bike, go-cart, or ATV that is injured because these vehicles oering no protecon from cars and trucks.
The fun found in riding minibikes, go-carts, and ATVs ends when someone gets hurt. The Police Department enforces
the State and City Ordinances regarding minibikes, go-carts, and ATVs to eliminate riders being injured. The goal is to
have fun but to do so while remaining safe.
I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable spring and summer season. As always, please follow the Lincoln Park Police
Department Facebook page for upcoming events for the season.
Sco Lavis, Chief of Police
Lincoln Park Police Department
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Lincoln Park Neighborhood Watch Program
The neighborhood Watch Program assists the Police
Department by providing “eyes and ears” support.
Members report suspicious acvity directly to the
police Department but do NOT engage with individu-
als. Members receive regular updates on criminal ac-
vity along with personal crime and prevenon ps.
Meengs are held on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
in the Lincoln Park Community Policing Building.
To join or for informaon, visit www.lpnwg.org or call
(313) 381-3217.
Lincoln Park Cizen’s Patrol Watch
The Cizen’s Patrol watch was formed to be an assist
to the Police Department. Police Ocers can’t be eve-
rywhere and the CPW lls the void by being eyes &
ears for the department. They are volunteers from
the city that go on regular patrols and report suspi-
cious circumstances. Their patrols on Angels’ Night
and Halloween have reduced vandalism in the city,
and they are also a great help at mes of crises in the
city through extra patrols during power outages and
special events. Meengs are held on the second
Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the L.P.
Community Policing Building. For more Informaon
call (313) 381-3217.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
It is illegal to discriminate against a person because of
race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, or
naonal origin.
• In the sale or rental of housing or residenal lots
• In adversing the sale or rental of housing
• In the provision of real estate brokerage services
• In the appraisal of housing
• Blockbusng is also illegal
Housing Discriminaon
Fair Housing is Your Right! If you believe you have
been denied your housing rights, you may have expe-
rienced unlawful discriminaon. You may le a com-
plaint of housing discriminaon:
1-800-669-9777 (Toll Free) or 1-800-927-9275 (TTY)
Ulity Informaon Online
Access your ulity informaon online 24 hours a day
by going to www.citylp.com, click on online payment
at the top, click Pay Your Water Bill. Your current
balance and history are posted.
Lincoln Park CERT
The L.P. Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) provides emergency and non-emergency assis-
tance to L.P. Police & Fire Departments as well as
assistance with various community events. All mem-
bers receive FREE training including CPR/AED/First Aid
with the opportunity for endless more training. For
more informaon or an applicaon, please visit
www.lpcert.org. Also, you can nd us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/lpcert. Our phone number is
(313) 381-3217.
L.P. Police Department
The police department is open all day, every day.
To report an emergency call 9-1-1
To report a non-emergency call (313) 381-1800
Narcocs/Vice Tip Line (313) 381-8444
Detecve Bureau, to follow up with a detecve on an
already reported incident, call (313) 381-8378, M-F
from 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Records Bureau, for copies of completed incident
Reports, call (313) 381-1832, M - Th from 9:00 a.m.-
3:00.p.m.
Crime Awareness Programs
Community Bulletin
Community Planning & Development
Funds Available for Home Improvement
Funds are available for home improvement loans
through the Oce of Community Planning and De-
velopment. We can help you update your electrical,
plumbing, cement, windows, siding, roof, kitchen,
bath, among many other things. The CDBG Residen-
al Rehabilitaon Loan program has been an im-
portant part of our community for over 40 years.
The purpose of this program is to help low to low-
moderate income families bring their homes into
compliance with local codes. To see if you qualify,
please call Lisa Gadwood
at (313) 386-3100.
Ext. 2903
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Take a Visit to the Library
Library Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Saturdays: 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.; closed Friday & Sunday
Yoga
Wednesdays, current and ongoing. Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Let Ms. Priscilla teach you how to relax and nd an inner peace as she leads class parcipants through yoga
stretching, breathing exercises, meditaon, and teaches strategies to strengthen and heal your bodies.
Lego Club
Mondays, current and ongoing. Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Family Movies at the Library
Thursdays, current and ongoing. Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Family movies are shown in the library program room; popcorn & drinks are provided.
Cardio Drumming
Saturdays, current and ongoing. Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cardio drumming for kids is good tness opon to promote heart health and whole-body tness, and pro-
mote mental wellbeing by relieving stress.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
May 4-11th
Friends of the Library members will have early access to the sale at a preview night on Thursday, May 2
nd
from 5:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. If you are not already a member, you can join at the door for $10.
The book sale features thousands of books, CDs, & DVDs. There are no restricons on buyers, and prices range from
.25-$1. May 11
th
(the last day of the sale) will be bag day, where you can ll a bag with items for $2.
Summer Reading Program – Adventure Begins at Your Library
Sign-ups begin on Monday, June 17th, and the program will run from June
24th to August 3rd. It's open to children of any age or reading level, and
will feature prizes for reading each week. In addion, we will be featuring
mulple programs running at the library each week, including a magic
show, live animal show, story reading and music events.
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L.P. Historical Society & Museum
Location: 1335 Southeld Road at Fort Park, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Museum hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Website: www.lphistorical.org also nd our museum page on Facebook
Ofce phone: (313)386-3137 Email: lpmuseum@gmail.com
Museum Exhibit: May through July – “Lincoln Park in World War II” and Commemoraon
of D-Day on its 80
th
anniversary. Families with soldiers who had parcipated in the D-Day
invasion at Normandy in June of 1944 are invited to contact us with informaon.
Thursday, April 25
th
, 6:00 p.m. – The Historical Society Annual Dinner is
held at Lincoln Park High School featuring a talk by Bill Morrison, the
award-winning illustrator and Lincoln Park nave. Tickets at $20 are
available to the public by calling (313)-386-3137, or lpmuse-
[email protected]; Reservaons are required by Saturday, April 20
th
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Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. — “The Incredible Journey to Midnight”
City Tour Detroit owner operator Karin Risko, of Lincoln Park, will give a presentaon that
delves into the crical importance Detroit (“Midnight”) played as a desnaon of the Un-
derground Railroad; at the historical museum. Free admission.
Saturday, May 18
at 12:00 p.m. – Annual Memorial Ceremony and Bell-Ringing held on
the museum grounds; Lincoln Park’s Memorial Day Pa-
rade will be held the following day on Sunday May 19
th
along Fort Street.
Saturday, July 27 – Lincoln Park Garden Walk will
begin at the museum where maps can be picked up.
From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donaons are accepted
with the funds beneng the Historical Museum.
August 23, 24, 25 – Lincoln Park Days: the Historical
Society and Museum will once again have an infor-
maon booth all three days where we will oer Histor-
ical Society memberships and sale items from our mu-
seum gi shop.
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City Clerk’s Ofce
Kerry A. Kehrer, City Clerk
Jessica Martin, Deputy City Clerk
(313) 386-1800, Ext 1247
2024 Elecons:
** NEW** EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING
By resoluon of the City Council the locaon of the early vong site for all Lincoln Park voters in every federal and
statewide elecon will be the following:
KENNEDY MEMORIAL BUILDING (BANDSHELL), 3240 FERRIS
All qualied electors have the right to mark a ballot and deposit the ballot in a tabulator during the nine-day period be-
ginning the second Saturday before an elecon and ending the Sunday before elecon day. Early vong for the August 6,
2024 Primary & the November 5, 2024 Presidenal Elecons will be:
*** May 7 is a local elecon – no early vong
SPECIAL ELECTION: TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024
All Elecon day in-person vong for this elecon will take place at the Kennedy Memorial Building, 3240 Ferris. Schools
are in session on elecon day and to protect the safety of the students, we have moved all vong to the bandshell.
PRIMARY ELECTION: TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024
All Elecon day in-person vong for this elecon will take place at the Kennedy Memorial Building, 3240 Ferris. Schools
are in recess on elecon day and due to school construcon & maintenance, we have moved all vong to the bandshell.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
All in-person vong will take place at your new precinct locaon. Voter informaon cards will be mailed in mid-
September with specic precinct numbers and locaons.
**NEW** AUTOMATIC ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Voters may now choose to have absentee ballots automacally mailed to them 40 days before each elecon. Simply
check the box on your applicaon, sign it and return to the Clerk’s oce and you will be added to the automac ballot
list for all future elecons.
Voters may request an absentee ballot applicaon by mail, on-line or at the City Clerk’s oce. If you have quesons,
please contact the Clerk’s oce at (313)-386-1800 ext. 1248 or 1247.
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City Clerk’s Ofce
Kerry A. Kehrer, City Clerk
Jessica Martin, Deputy City Clerk
(313) 386-1800, Ext 1247
Dog Licenses:
All dogs 6 months and older must be licensed. Licenses for 2024-26 will be available for sale beginning May 1st and are
due by June 1st. A dog license can be purchased in the City Clerk’s Oce Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. You must present a current rabies cercate issued by a licensed veterinarian. The Rabies Cercate must state the
date the shot was given and when it is due again. It must also include the correct owner/address informaon.
*Senior rate is available to owners who are age 62 by June 1st of the current year.
A $6.00 late fee will be imposed if not purchased by the due date of June 1st.
Birth & Death Cercates:
Lincoln Park Birth and Death Cercates are available Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with proper iden-
caon. Forms are available on the City’s ocial website at www.citylp.com. Due to privacy laws, these cercates are
only available by mail or in person.
Garage/Yard Sale:
A permit is required to have a Garage/Yard/Estate Sale. Each residence can purchase two permits per year. Duraon
of each permit shall not exceed three (3) consecuve days. The fee for a permit is $10 and must be obtained prior to
commencing the sale. Posng of signs on public property is prohibited. In addion the City Council has designated the
second Friday in June and September as the starng dates for two City Wide Yard Sale Weekends:
2024 YARD SALE WEEKENDS: June 14-16 and September 13-15.
Specialty Permits:
All Door to Door Sales, Ice cream Peddlers, Junk Dealers and many other specialty licenses are required and are available
from the City Clerk’s Oce, all must be secured prior to commencing operaon in our city.
NOTICE: Registraon and picture ID issued by the City Clerk’s Oce is required for any individuals peddling merchandise
or solicing door-to-door in the residenal areas. Please be advised that anyone coming to your door without proper
picture idencaon from the City Clerk should be reported immediately to the Police Department at (313) 381-1800.
Block Pares:
Block party peons must be submied to the City Clerk’s oce no less than 3 weeks prior to the event. Forms & regu-
laons are available on the City’s ocial website at www.citylp.com.
LICENSE
YEAR RABIES EXPIRATION FEES
1 YEAR 2024 6/1/2024-5/31/2025 $10.00
Sr. Rate $8.00
2 YEAR 2025 6/1/2025-5/31/2026 $19.00
Sr. Rate $15.00
3 YEAR 2026 6/1/2026-5/31/2027 $28.00
Sr. Rate $22.00
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Fire Department
Now that our clocks have been moved forward for Daylight Savings, the baeries in our smoke detectors
need to be changed on Easter. see the
days beginning to get longer, we all tend to spend more me outside in the fresh air. Please keep these safe-
ty ps in mind:
Outside and Around the Yard
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• outdoor equipment.
• they are running or hot.
• source. An outdoor
shed is the ideal locaon for fuel storage.
Outdoor Cooking
• The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck
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Inside the Home
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• Replace or clean your furnace lter. A dirty lter can lower the
and cause res.
• Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under
duct and cause re.
of safety while using a re-pit: Outdoor re-pits
must be used in containers will be permied,
and dry, seasoned rewood must be used. Always make sure re is aended by an adult with a UL rated re ex-
nguisher or garden hose nearby. Please look for our Public Service Announcement YouTube video which deals
specically with recreaonal res.
your emergencies.
We hope you have a safe Spring/Summer! Michael Prinz, Fire Chief
ARE YOU IN NEED OF SMOKE DETECTORS? If you live in a home in Lincoln Park and are 60
years or older, you are eligible to receive FREE smoke detectors. Just stop in at the LP Fire
Department located at 1355 Cleophus Pkwy, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and we will
give you smoke detectors. Just show us a valid I.D. and fill out some simple paperwork. Assis-
tance with installation can also be provided.
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Treasurer’s Ofce
Treasurer’s Oce
Patricia Lulko, Treasurer
(313)386-1800, Ext 1250
Happy Spring!
Remember those property assessment statements you received in March? Hold on to those for ling your
2024 income taxes next year. This gives you the property informaon you need to le your State of Michigan
tax return, Homestead Exempon.
2024 Property Tax Bill Update
The 2024 Summer Tax Bills will be mailed in July and are due August 20th, 2024.
It is very important to remember that in order to use the three-payment installment plan, the rst payment
for the 2024 Summer taxes must be made by August 20th, 2024. If not, then the enre amount of the Sum-
mer taxes are due with a 1% penalty added for each month. Per our City Charter, there are no excepons to
this requirement.
Tax bills are mailed to the owners of the property at the mailing addresses provided and to mortgage compa-
nies. If you are not the owner of the property described on the tax bill you receive, please forward it to the
owner or return it to the Treasurer’s Oce. If you no longer maintain an escrow account with a mortgage
company and do not receive a tax bill, please contact the Treasurer’s Oce.
Persons who qualify for a tax deferment may do so up to September 15th, 2024. You may obtain the forms
from the Treasurer’s Oce or our website at www.citylp.com, under the Treasurer’s Department.
Credit Card Reminder
The Treasurer’s Oce accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express and Debit cards with the Visa or
Master Card logo, for a 2.95% or a minimum of $2.00 fee. Picture idencaon and credit card are required.
We also accept credit card payment for taxes and water bills on the website at www.citylp.com.
When paying taxes on line, the payment must be for the exact amount. No paral payments or rounding
up will be accepted.
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Department Of Public Service
PARKING
Please follow the “No Parking” mes posted on the signs on each city block. This designated me allows
the city to sweep the streets, ll potholes, conduct tree work, etc. without obstrucons.
POTHOLES
You can report city street potholes through the city website at: www.citylp.com, “Report a Pothole” tab
under “How Do I” at the top of the page or you can call DPS at (313) 386-9000.
Please remember that the city does not maintain the following roads:
• Wayne County roads: Outer Drive, Southeld Road, and Dix/Toledo Hwy. Potholes, road hazards, and trac
signal malfuncons can be reported online at www.waynecounty.com or by calling their 24-hour hotline at
(888) 762-3273.
• Michigan Department of Transportaon (MDOT) State roads: Fort Street (M-85) or (I-75), potholes can be
reported online at www.michigan.gov/mdot or call (800) 241-2400.
TREES
Trees located in the easement area between the sidewalk and the street are
the responsibility of the City of Lincoln Park and may not be cut down or
trimmed without the permission of the DPS Director. If you have a tree locat-
ed in the easement that you would like trimmed or evaluated for removal,
you can report it through the city website at: www.citylp.com, “Report a Con-
cern” tab under “How Do I” at the top of the page. Trees that are deemed
healthy will not be removed, even if it is damaging the sidewalk. The city has a
cost-sharing sidewalk replacement program with homeowners if the sidewalk
is lied or damaged by a city tree. Please call (313) 386-9000 for more infor-
maon.
TRASH/RECYCLING/BULK/YARD WASTE
Green for Life (GFL) is the city’s contractor for trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk items. All items for
pickup must be out on the easement by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. Please remember that if
you choose to put your trash out the night before, make sure it is packaged in a manner that will keep
any animals from tearing it open. GFL observes the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Please remember that if a holiday
falls on a weekday, your scheduled service day will be delayed by one day. Regular collecon will resume
the following week.
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Department of Public Service
Recycling includes items such as plasc containers with codes 1 & 2, cans, paper, and cardboard. Bulk can
include items such as a couch, chair, maress, etc. Items such as refrigerators must have the doors and
freon removed. Each household is allowed one bulk item per week. Yard waste collecon begins on the
rst Monday in April up unl early December, depending on weather condions. Yard waste must be
placed in paper yard waste bags or containers marked with a compost scker you can get from DPS or
City Hall buildings.
STREET LIGHT OUTAGES
Please report any street light outages to DTE at (800) 548-4655.
TRAFFIC LIGHT ISSUES
Please report any trac light issues to the Wayne County Trac Operaon Oce at
(888) 762-3273.
WATER MAIN BREAKS
Please report any water bubbling from the ground to DPS
at (313) 386-9000, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.
– 3:00 p.m. If the water main break occurs outside of
these hours, please call the non-emergency police phone
number at (313) 381-1800 and they will dispatch the wa-
ter main break concern to DPS.
CATCH BASINS
Catch Basins take the rainwater and snow melt o away from the
streets through the stormwater system. This is a separate system
from the sanitary sewer system. Please do not blow leaves or grass
clipping into the street. Catch basins must remain clean and free of
debris to drain the street properly and avoid ooding.
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Code Enforcement
GRASS/WEEDS:
Spring is here and summer will follow shortly aer. We would like to take this me and remind the community that
with spring and summer comes rain and grass growing season. Please remember eight (8) inches is the maximum
height for grass and weeds. It is much cheaper for you to maintain your property than for us to cut it. Remember if we
cut it, you get the bill. We have spent the past several months reminding residents that they are responsible for the up
keep of a alley behind them so don't forget this piece of property too. If you already maintained the alley, We thank
you!
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES:
Recreaonal vehicles, boats, trailers, etc. are not allowed to be stored on your property unless they meet the guide-
lines of the ordinance. You can nd the complete ordinance under the city website at www.citylp.com and go to How
Do I Find Ordinances. Follow and click on the items that pertain and in the search bar put 1294.07. All ordinances can
be found in this maer.
CODE ENFORCEMENT VS BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
We would also like to that this opportunity to inform you that Code enforcement is dierent from the Building Depart-
ment. Even though we are a division of the Building Department we cannot answer quesons regarding permits, in-
specons, or rentals. Code enforcement can be reached by dialing our number, 313-381-3203, or through city hall's
number, 313-386-1800 ext. 2253 or #2 and then #1. Code enforcement will post your house for violaons, and some
will need permits to complete. Remember permits are through the Building Department. Both oces are open Mon-
day-Friday 8am-4pm, except holidays.
PARKING REMINDERS:
Parking on the city streets during posted hours is handled through the police department along with parking in the
alley. They can be reached at 313-381-1800 ext. 2252. You are not allowed to park in any city alley at any me. Aban-
doned vehicles on private property are handled through code enforcement. Abandoned vehicles are any vehicle that
cannot be driven on the street. All vehicles shall have current/proper license plate displayed and air in all res. All res
must be on the ground. Aer code enforcement has completed their enforcement, it will be turned over to the police
department for towing purposes.
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LINCOLN PARK, MI
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