Laura Mikulski
Lead Service Line Replacement & Service Line Materials Verification Program - May 2020
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Laura Mikulski
Oct 19, 20201 min read
Ferndale DTE Street Light Out
DID YOU KNOW? If you have a street light out, there's a form through DTE you can fill out to request replacement. Our DPW/city staff do...
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Laura Mikulski
Oct 11, 20202 min read
Ferndale Adopts Resolution Against the Use of Anticoagulant Rat Poison
We passed a resolution against the sale, purchase and use rat poisons that bioaccumulate and harm our helpful predators & non-target...
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Laura Mikulski
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Ferndale Fire Dept Gives out Free Smoke Alarms
Did you know our Fire Department offers free 10 year Worry Free Kiddie Smoke Alarms? If you're comfortable with it, they'll even do a 25...
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Laura Mikulski
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Ferndale Approves 15k of Police Body Armor
We approved the purchase of 15k worth of body armor (21 vests) for our police last night. To be clear: this is NOT riot gear. These are...
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Laura Mikulski
Aug 11, 20204 min read
Ferndale High Water Bills Q&A
We discussed water bills at Monday's city council meeting, and here's my takeaway: Most higher water bills are likely due to one or a...
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Laura Mikulski
Jun 18, 20201 min read
Ferndale Recognizes Juneteeth as a Holiday
The resolution adopted at the last City Council meeting on June 8th gave the City Manager’s Office the responsibility to prepare a...
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Laura Mikulski
May 25, 20201 min read
Ferndale CN Railroad Annual Invoice Explanation
We have a ~9k invoice from CN Railroad for signal maintenance on tonight's consent agenda, so it's a great time to provide insight on WHY...
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Laura Mikulski
May 12, 20202 min read
Ferndale Owl Deaths
Please keep an eye on pets and children in the Marshall/Livernois area, there seems to be a business extensively poisoning and it's...
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Laura Mikulski
May 10, 20201 min read
Ferndale Resources for Seniors to Help with Lawn Mowing, Snow Removal, and Yard Cleanup
For those who may not know, seniors 62 and older and disabled adults 18 and older can sign up with OLHSA for lawn mowing, snow removal,...
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Laura Mikulski
May 10, 20204 min read
Ferndale Tree Canopy Assessment & Contract with Davey Resource Group
Tonight I voted YES on extending our contract with Davey Resource Group for tree management/support/training services for one fiscal...
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Laura Mikulski
Apr 14, 20203 min read
Impact of COVID on the Parking Deck Project
Let's talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the Dot parking deck project. Monday night during city council we heard about how our...
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Laura Mikulski
Mar 12, 20201 min read
Ferndale Neighborhood Facebook Groups
From Councilmember Kat Bruner-James: Neighborhood groups are critical during a crisis. Ferndale Forum was an amazing resource for...
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Laura Mikulski
Feb 26, 20204 min read
Thoughts on Ferndale Schiffer Park Bid Award
Let's talk Schiffer Park and the awarding of the bid for 357K. I have a lot of heartburn over this, and I had been going back and forth...
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Laura Mikulski
Feb 11, 20202 min read
Ferndale Parking Deck Financial Mess
We discussed allocating additional funds to the DOT project last night. For ease of reference, here's the youtube video starting at the...
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Laura Mikulski
Jan 27, 20203 min read
Addressing Issues with Appointments to Boards & Commissions in Ferndale
Since many of you reached out about appointments to boards & commissions, I'd like to reprint my written thoughts that I read during Call...
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Laura Mikulski
Jan 22, 20201 min read
FERNDALE TRAIN BLOCKED CROSSING INCIDENT REPORTER
TRAIN BLOCKED CROSSING INCIDENT REPORTER https://www.fra.dot.gov/blockedcrossings/?fbclid=IwAR27STOXkV0CqJUtRZvahQCRsn1ZoWhtRvMo5x3kuSLoT...
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Laura Mikulski
Oct 1, 20195 min read
Supply & Demand: Does Increased Development Create Affordable Housing Opportunities?
Does increased development create affordable housing opportunities? Can we 'out-supply' the demand for Ferndale housing stock?
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Laura Mikulski
Aug 14, 20192 min read
The 8 Mile Homeless Population
At the senior forum today we were posed the question: "What is being done with the homeless population on 8 mile?" My answer? Not enough....
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Laura Mikulski
Aug 10, 20191 min read
Aug 7th's Planning Commission Meeting - Thoughts & Recap
Suburban Ford needs more parking, and Ferndale residents need them to be a good neighbor Thanks to Ian Williamson for making an...
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