Grosse Pointe Park Winter 2015 Communicator15115 East Jefferson Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 PH: 313-822-6200 Fax: 313-822-1280 grossepointepark.org VISIT THE CITY WEBSITE AT WWW.GROSSEPOINTEPARK.ORG New! Adult Indoor Dodgeball New! Adult Indoor Volleyball The Parks and Recreation Department The Parks and Recreation Department is now offering an indoor coed dodgeball is now offering an indoor coed volley- league. This league will provide exciting, ball league. fast paced exercise and a whole lot of fun! Applications and a $70 team fee are Applications and a $70 team fee are due due by Wednesday, January 6th at noon, by Wednesday, January 6th at noon, or un- or until the 8 team maximum league til the 8 team maximum league limit is limit is met. No late applications will met. No late applications will be accept- be accepted. ed. This fun activity for players 18 and Players aged 18 and older may have up older will run on Tuesdays and Thurs- to 10 people on their roster, with 6 people playing at a time. Play is on Mon- days from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. beginning on January 12th and run through day or Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Teams will play the best March 3rd with playoffs the week of March 7th. No volleyball the week of out of 11 games and will be self-refereed with playoffs. February 15th. Teams are allowed 10 people per team with 6 players on the Play begins Monday, January 11 through Wednesday March 2nd with play- court at a time. offs the week of March 7th. No dodgeball the week of February 15th. Interested teams can pick up an application at the Lavins Activity Center Interested teams can pick up an application at the Lavins Activity Center or online at www.grossepointepark.org and turn it in with your check for or online at www.grossepointepark.org and turn it in with your check for $70 made out to “The City of Grosse Pointe Park”. Mandatory captains’ $70 made out to “The City of Grosse Pointe Park”. Mandatory captains’ meeting on Thursday, January 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Lavins Activity Cen- meeting on Thursday, January 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the Lavins Activity Center ter gym. gym. If you don’t have an entire dodgeball or volleyball team to play, but would like to participate, sign up as a single in the Lavins Activity Center and we will try to place you on a team. Police Department Promotes Officers On October 1, 2015 the Police Department promoted two officers to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Jeff Longo (on the left) a 23 year member of the Department has been a patrol Sergeant for seven years as well as a field training officer and an EMT. Lieutenant Jim Bostock (on the right) has been a patrol Sergeant for three years as well as a member of the Youth Services unit and a firearms range instructor. Both officers will be assigned to road patrol. “I am extremely proud of these guys” said Chief Hill- er. They were the top two finishers in the promotional process which was extensive. The dedication and com- mitment shown by these officers to accomplish this is another example of the outstanding officers that work for Grosse Pointe Park. Chief Dave Hiller (center) should also be mentioned as he will be retiring in December after 44 years of dedicated service. He began his career with the City of Grosse Pointe Park in 1972, earning promotions up through the Director’s position, becoming Sergeant in 1982, and then Chief in 1988. He is also the National Vice President of the Fraternal Order of Police. We wish him all the best and give him a heartfelt thank you for his years of hard work and dedication to our City. 2 Community Park Hours Park Pass Information Patterson Park It is the goal of the City of Grosse Pointe Park to continue to provide to you, the residents, 8:00 a.m. to Dusk the best possible service and recreational facilities. It is extremely important that everyone Thanksgiving / Christmas Day Hours complies with the Park Pass rules so that we all enjoy our parks. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lost passes will be replaced ONCE per season, through an adult only, at a cost of $20.00 each at City Hall. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more informa- Ice Rink & Sledding Hill Hours tion regarding Park Passes, please contact Public Service at (313) 822-4365. 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tompkins Center Windmill Pointe Park 8:00 a.m. to Dusk The Tompkins Community Center offers our residents a unique and picturesque venue for Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day hosting a wide range of functions. The Center is air conditioned and heated and also has a gas fireplace to add to the ambiance. The garden patio has an awning that is in place from May to November. The Center’s capacity is 120 people. There are two fully equipped kitchens, two large coffee pots, tables and chairs. A sound system and wireless microphone are also avail- City Phone Numbers able to renters and include a tuner, five disk CD changer and MP3 hookup. 911 - Emergencies Only Please Note: Reservations may be made one year in advance from the current calen- dar date. Only wedding receptions can be reserved further in advance. Municipal Offices - Weekdays $250 Automated Telephone System: Fri. Sat. Sun. Rentals $350 Weddings or Wedding Receptions $550 Monday - Thursday Hourly Rate $50 Main Number 313-822-6200 (up to 4 hours maximum) 0 - For the operator 1 - Public Services, Building Department and Assessment 2 - Water & Sewerage Billing 3 - Public Safety 4 - Municipal Court Direct Lines: Public Safety: 313-822-7400 Public Service: 313-822-4365 Voting & Elections: 313-822-4380 Tax Information: 313-822-4267 Building Inspector: 313-822-4368 Water Billing: 313-822-7650 Municipal Court: 313-822-3535 City Forester: 313-822-6200 (ext. 271) Grosse Pointe Park Communicator The Park Communicator is published four times a year February, May, August and November by the City of Parks & Recreation 313-822-2812 Grosse Pointe Park. The Park Communicator is the voice of the City and City Council. Mayor Gregory Theokas Theatre Information Press 1 Mayor Pro Tem Robert Denner Lavins Activity Center Press 2 Council Members Daniel E. Clark, Laurie Arora, James Robson, Daniel C. Grano, Park Office / Tompkins Center Press 3 Robert Denner, Barb Detwiler City Attorney Dennis Levasseur Inside Gate / Harbormaster Press 4 City Manager Dale Krajniak City Clerk/Finance Director Jane Blahut Editor Mary Beth Hathaway Outside Gate / Windmill Pte. 822-5155 Assistant Editor Chris Delmege Patterson Park Gatehouse 822-1681 Editor’s note: Any correspondence can be sent to 15115 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 Attn: Parks & Recreation; E-Mail to: [email protected] Phone: 313-822-2812 ext 302 Community 3 Grosse Pointe Park Winter Communicator 2015 BUSINESS FOCUS Report From the Rockefellers Oyster Bar & Grill Mayor Pro-Tem Rockefellers has been open for about a year now and word is out that they serve up some of the eastside’s freshest steaks, seafood, sushi and oysters! Bob Denner Owner Jai-Lee Dearing clearly knows what he’s doing and says he’s had many years of experience simply because his family has been in the Detroit As many of you know, I have been on restaurant business for almost 100 years! He’s a fourth generation entrepre- City Council for twelve years and I cur- neur. In fact, his family still owns a restaurant in Detroit’s Eastern Market. rently serve as Mayor Pro-Tem of our Even as a kid he sold popcorn across from Hart Plaza at a popcorn cart that great City. With the retirement of May- his dad bought him. or Greg Theokas in November, I will be Jai-Lee and his wife, Shellina, now live in Grosse Pointe and their four sworn in as your Mayor, as I am unop- kids attend Grosse Pointe South High School. He loves spending time at posed on the November ballot. I am home with his family and he also simply loves serving people and making humbled and truly appreciate your con- them smile. He hopes to make Rockefellers a number one restaurant desti- fidence and support. nation on the eastside. He’s well on his way to doing just that! Grosse Pointe Park is on a roll! Palmer Heenan and Greg Theokas have Rockefeller’s is located at 15402 Mack Avenue. They offer whole lobster been your tireless leaders for over three decades. They formed a terrific every Monday night and a fantastic Sunday brunch. Their Happy Hour, team, with Greg working closely with Mayor Heenan from the beginning Monday through Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, is a great way to unwind at of his almost 32 years as Mayor. Recent Communicator articles and press the end of a long day and they even have live music in their lounge 7 nights reports highlight some of the City’s progress on their watch and it is most a week. Onsite and offsite catering is available as well for special occasions. impressive. I pledge to do my very best to continue the positive momen- tum and energy in both our residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. Bootleggers Pig & Whiskey Bar I would like to re-introduce myself to you as I prepare to take on my new responsibilities as your Mayor.