5 Things You Should Know Today - Feb. 6, 2012

This week starts with sunny skies and a Farmington city council meeting:

1. The weather

Winds may gust up to 22 miles per hour today, but the sun will be out. The National Weather Service predicts a high around 44, with calmer winds tonight and a low around 28. 

2.

The Farmington Garden Club today hosts master flower show judge Sally Ouelette, who will present flower arrangement designs suitable for special occasions. Guests and cameras are welcome; the program starts at 1 p.m. at the Spicer House in . Contact Joann at 248-474-0866 or visit farmingtongardenclub.com to learn more.

3.

hosts a reception for an exhibit of watercolors by Kathleen Rodak, which will be on display this month. Rodak is a retired mathematics instructor who lives in Farmington Hills. The event starts at 7 p.m.

4. special meeting

Officials will meet at 7 p.m. tonight to talk about several issues, including the city's animal control ordinance and redemption of bonds. Time is also allowed for public comment on any topic. The full agenda PDF is attached to this post. 

5. Look ahead: meets Tuesday

Among other items on tomorrow's 7:30 p.m. agenda, the board will consider a request from the to lease the former William Grace Elementary property for use as a dog park, and a sale of a small portion of the former Fairview Early Childhood Education Center property to a neighbor. Officials will also look at a committee report recommending the addition of sections at , as well as a counter-recommendation from Supt. Sue Zurvalec. The full agenda PDF is attached to this post.