The Grosse Pointe Woods City Council met on Nov. 7 and 21, 2016.

Items discussed at the meetings include:

Leaf pickup 9/21/16: A citizen said leaves weren't picked up in front of their house because of cars parked on the street. They asked for no parking signs on Thursdays, or permission to rake leaves across the street where cars can't park. City officials said they would review the concern.

Tree purchase 9/7/16: The council voted unanimously to spend up to $1,100 to buy 350 Little Leaf Linden seedlings for Arbor Day. The council also voted to spend $15,210 to remove dead wood from 45 trees in Ghesquire Park.

Tennis court remove 9/7/16: The council voted to spend up to $36,500 to remove tennis courts at Ghesquire Park. Grosso Trucking and Supply Company will do the work.

Large boats 9/7/16: A resident asked the city to accommodate large boats at its harbor. City officials said they would consider the request.

Grosse Pointe Woods Government

Grosse Pointe Woods City Council members include:

Arthur W. Bryant, mayor pro tem

Victoria A. Granger

Kevin Ketels

Michael Koester

Todd A. McConaghy

Richard Shelter Jr.

Robert E. Novitzke is mayor of Grosse Pointe Woods.

The city's website is: http://www.gpwmi.us