Berea public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The commission will consider an application for a conditional use to operate a child day care and learning center at 1433 W. Bagley Road. It will also review an application to split multiple parcels on Front Street, Pearl Street, Second Avenue, and Lou Groza Boulevard. No other decisions are listed.

• Conditional use application (Appl. #25-12-03) for Next Level Learning and Childcare to operate a child day care and learning center at 1433 W. Bagley Road.
• Lot split application (Appl. #25-12-04) for Haslam Sports Group and DiGeronimo Companies to divide parcels on Front Street, Pearl Street, Second Avenue, and Lou Groza Boulevard.

City Council

The Berea City Council will take a third reading of two appropriations ordinances for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2025 and for Jan.–Mar. 2026. It will also take a second reading of a resolution directing the mayor to adopt cybersecurity safeguards and declare an emergency. Finally, a first reading will be taken of an ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Service to solicit bids and contract for the Merrimak Drive reconstruction project, also declared an emergency.

• ORD. 11-9: Third reading – appropriates funds for current expenditures for FY ending Dec. 31, 2025 and repeals Ordinance No. 2025-71.
• ORD. 11-10: Third reading – makes temporary appropriations for current expenses from Jan. 1, 2026 to Mar. 31, 2026.
• RES. 12-1: Second reading – directs the mayor to set and implement cybersecurity standards and declares an emergency.
• ORD. 12-2: First reading – authorizes advertising for bids and contracting for the Merrimak Drive reconstruction project, declared an emergency.

The council approved the December 1, 2025 minutes unanimously. Ordinance 11‑9, which reallocates multiple city funds for the fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2025, was adopted with all six members voting aye. Ordinance 11‑10, providing temporary appropriations for Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026, also passed unanimously. The council approved Resolution 12‑1 on cybersecurity standards and emergency declaration after suspending the three‑reading rule, again with a unanimous aye vote.

• Approved December 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 11‑9 reallocating city funds (ayes: Brown, Coble, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; no nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 11‑10 temporary appropriations for Jan‑Mar 2026 (ayes: Brown, Coble, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; no nays)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Resolution 12‑1 (ayes: Brown, Coble, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; no nays)
• Approved Resolution 12‑1 establishing cybersecurity emergency standards (ayes: Brown, Coble, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; no nays)

City Council

The Berea City Council work session will consider short‑term rental issues under the Coordinating Committee. The Finance Committee will address matters concerning Woodvale Union Cemetery. The council will also discuss city sidewalk improvements.

• Short Term Rentals (Coordinating Committee)
• Woodvale Union Cemetery (Finance Committee)
• City Sidewalks discussion (Other Business)
• Sunshine Compliance
• General Discussion

The Berea City Council held a work session on Dec. 8, 2025 to review short‑term rental policies, Woodvale employee salaries, and sidewalk repairs. No formal ordinances or funding measures were adopted; the meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Adjourned work session (unanimous ayes, no nays)

Planning Commission

The Berea Municipal Planning Commission will consider two variance applications: a wall‑sign display area variance for Pet Supplies Plus at 431 W. Bagley Road and a fence‑height variance for Emily Woolaver at 148 The Mall. The commission will also review a site‑plan and design‑modification application for the STEM Exploration Center at 710 Front Street (under the overpass). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the November 20, 2025 minutes and swearing‑in of witnesses.

• Wall‑sign display area variance – Pet Supplies Plus, 431 W. Bagley Road, P.P. #363‑07‑001
• Fence‑height variance – Emily Woolaver, 148 The Mall, P.P. #361‑18‑021
• Site‑plan review & design modifications – STEM Exploration Center, 710 Front Street, P.P. #362‑07‑019

City Council

The Berea City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including an emergency pass‑through sale‑purchase and development agreement for the property at 280 Kempton Drive. Other items include an amendment to the Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Bagley Road Property 1, LLC and Red Cedar Coffee Co. LLC, multiple emergency procurement authorizations, budget appropriations for the current fiscal year, and a cybersecurity standards resolution.

• ORD. 11-3: Emergency authorization for a pass‑through sale‑purchase and development agreement for 280 Kempton Drive (Parcel No. 363-28-071).
• ORD. 11-2: Amendment to the Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Bagley Road Property 1, LLC and Red Cedar Coffee Co. LLC.
• ORD. 11-4 and ORD. 11-5: Emergency authorizations for the Director of Public Service to purchase motorized vehicles, equipment, and other supplies for city departments.
• ORD. 11-9 and ORD. 11-10: Appropriations for current expenditures and temporary appropriations for Jan‑Mar 2026.
• RES. 12-1: Emergency resolution directing the mayor to adopt cybersecurity and ransomware safeguards.

The council adopted six emergency ordinances (Nos. 11‑2 through 11‑6) and Resolution 11‑7, all with unanimous approval. Ordinance 11‑3 authorizes a pass‑through sale‑purchase of the property at 280 Kempton Drive. Ordinance 11‑2 amends the community reinvestment area agreement with Bagley Road Property 1, LLC and Red Cedar Coffee Co. The other ordinances grant emergency purchasing authority to city departments and advance tax revenues.

• Approved Ordinance No. 11-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 11-3 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 11-4 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 11-5 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 11-6 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 11-7 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Berea Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider two variance applications regarding sign design and setbacks. Both requests concern businesses located on West Bagley Road.

• Ground sign design and setback variance for The Ace Residences at 77 West Bagley Road
• Wall sign display area variance and sign design for Pet Supplies Plus at 431 W. Bagley Road

City Council

The Berea City Council will review several ordinances for second reading, including a CRA amendment with Bagley Road Property 1, LLC and Red Cedar Coffee Co., a pass‑through sale‑purchase agreement for a property at 280 Kempton Drive, and multiple procurement authorizations declared as emergencies. It will also consider a resolution to advance taxes and appropriations for the current fiscal year and temporary appropriations for early 2026. Items for first reading include two appropriations ordinances for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

• ORD. 11-2 – amendment to the Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Bagley Road Property 1, LLC and Red Cedar Coffee Co.
• ORD. 11-3 – pass‑through sale‑purchase and development agreement for 280 Kempton Drive, declared an emergency
• ORD. 11-4 – authorization to purchase motorized vehicles, equipment, and supplies via state contracts or competitive bids, declared an emergency
• ORD. 11-5 – authorization to advertise for bids and contract for various products and services for the Service Department, declared an emergency
• RES. 11-7 – resolution requesting the fiscal officer to advance taxes from levy proceeds, declared an emergency

The council approved the minutes from the November 3 and November 10 meetings by unanimous vote. It then moved to suspend the three‑reading rule for Ordinance No. 11‑8, and the motion passed with all ayes and no nays. The council adopted Ordinance No. 11‑8, also by unanimous vote, authorizing appropriations from various funds for the fiscal year ending December 31 2025 and repealing Ordinance 2025‑47.

• Approved November 3 minutes (ayes all, nays none)
• Approved November 10 work‑session minutes (ayes all, nays none)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Ordinance 11‑8 (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; nays none)
• Adopted Ordinance 11‑8 appropriating FY 2025 funds (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; nays none)

City Council

The Berea City Council held a work session on November 10, 2025. The council discussed Sunshine Compliance, general matters, and the results of the Resident Short‑Term Rental Focus Group. No formal actions or votes were scheduled.

• Sunshine Compliance discussion
• General Discussion
• Resident Short‑Term Rental Focus Group results discussion
• Other Business

The Berea City Council held a work session to discuss short‑term rental issues, hearing input on a possible moratorium, a bed tax, and other ideas. No formal actions or votes on those proposals were taken. The session was adjourned by a motion that passed with all ayes and no nays.

• Adjourned work session (all ayes, no nays)

Planning Commission

The Berea Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider a conditional use application for community education. The request concerns a site at 66 Adelbert Street.

• Conditional use application for community education (Appl. #25-11-01) by New Story Schools at 66 Adelbert Street

City Council

Berea City Council will vote on a health services contract with the Cuyahoga County General Health District for 2026-2027. The body is also discussing a property transfer from the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Authority and various tax abatement reviews.

• Contract for health services with General Health District of Cuyahoga County for 2026 and 2027
• Transfer of property at 280 Kempton Drive from Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Authority
• Vacating public right of way on Front Street and Lou Groza Boulevard
• Amending CRA agreement with Bagley Road Property 1, LLC and Red Cedar Coffee Co. LLC
• Appointment of Mason Kahl to the Municipal Planning Commission

The council approved the October 20 minutes and adopted several ordinances, including a health‑services contract with the General Health District (Ordinance 10-3) and a right‑of‑way vacation (Ordinance 10-4). It also adopted Ordinances 10-1 and 10-2 ratifying tax‑incentive and housing‑review committee actions, approved Resolution 11-1 appointing a planning commissioner, and moved the short‑term‑rental work session start time to 7:00 p.m.

• Approved October 20, 2025 Public Hearing minutes (7‑0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 Regular Council minutes (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-3 health services contract for 2026‑27 (7‑0)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Ordinance 10-4 (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-4 vacating Front Street and Lou Groze Blvd right‑of‑way (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-1 tax‑incentive review committee actions (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-2 housing‑review council actions (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-1 appointment of Mason Kahl to Planning Commission (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Berea Municipal Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider applications for property demolition, multi-family housing, and a public museum, as well as a city council referral to vacate portions of Front Street and Lou Groza Boulevard.

• Razing application for 687 West Bagley Road
• Conditional use application for multi-family use at 77 West Bagley Road
• Conditional use application for a public museum at 710 Front Street
• Council referral to vacate portions of Front Street and Lou Groza Boulevard
• Approval of October 2, 2025 minutes

City Council

The Berea City Council will consider and approve the minutes from prior meetings, review the 2025 annual performance, receive a construction update, discuss contributions with Middleburg Heights for 2026, consider the 2026 budget proposal, approve the 2026 annual budget, and appoint a new Berea representative. The budget approval is the key decision item for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approval of 2026 Annual Budget
• 2026 Budget Proposal
• 2026 Discussion of Berea & Middleburg Heights Contributions
• Construction Update
• Appointment of the Berea Representative (term ending Dec. 31, 2025)

City Council

Berea City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 9-10 and consider several pieces of legislation. The body is reviewing a property sale agreement with GD3 Ventures I LLC and a grant application for the 2026 Community Development Supplemental Grant program.

• ORD. 9-10: Rezoning various parcels from Uptown (UT) District to Multi-Family Residential (MFR) District
• ORD. 9-11: Agreement with GD3 Ventures I LLC for the development and sale of city-owned real properties
• RES. 6-5: Application for a 2026 Community Development Supplemental Grant (CDSG) from Cuyahoga County
• ORD. 10-3: Contract with the General Health District of Cuyahoga County for health services for 2026 and 2027
• ORD. 10-1 and 10-2: Ratification of tax incentive and housing review reports for real estate tax abatements

The council approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting. It adopted Resolution No. 6‑5 to seek a grant for new pickleball courts at Jason Malone Park. It also adopted Ordinance No. 9‑10 rezoning several Uptown parcels to the Multi‑Family Residential district and Ordinance No. 9‑11 authorizing a sale agreement with GD3 Ventures. Several items were placed on second reading but not acted on.

• Approved October 6 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 6‑5 for pickleball‑court grant (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 9‑10 rezoning Uptown parcels to MFR (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 9‑11 authorizing sale agreement with GD3 Ventures (7‑0)
• Ordinance No. 10‑3 placed on second reading (no vote recorded)
• Ordinance No. 10‑1 placed on second reading (no vote recorded)
• Ordinance No. 10‑2 placed on second reading (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will review applications for a razing project, a museum conditional use, and a driveway widening. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from a previous session.

• Razing application at 687 West Bagley Road
• Conditional use for a multi-family use at 77 West Bagley Road
• Conditional use for a public museum at 710 Front Street
• Driveway widening application at 77 Henry Street
• Vacation of public right of way on Front Street and Lou Groza Boulevard

City Council

Berea City Council will vote on updated registration requirements for long-term and short-term residential rentals. The body is also discussing rezoning parcels from Uptown to Multi-Family Residential and the sale of city-owned properties to GD3 Ventures I LLC.

• ORD. 9-8: New registration requirements for long-term and short-term residential rental properties
• ORD. 9-10: Rezoning parcels from Uptown (UT) District to Multi-Family Residential (MFR) District
• ORD. 9-11: Agreement with GD3 Ventures I LLC for the development and sale of city-owned properties
• ORD. 10-3: Contract with General Health District of Cuyahoga County for 2026 and 2027 health services
• ORD. 10-4: Vacating public right of way on Front Street and Lou Groza Boulevard

The council approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Ordinance No. 9-8, adding registration requirements for short‑term and long‑term residential rentals and striking Section 1331.07c. It also adopted Ordinance No. 9-9, revising the duties of sellers and escrow agents on property sales. All votes were unanimous with no recorded dissent.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes, no nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 9-8 (rental registration) with strike of Section 1331.07c (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Weaver, Zacharyasz; nays: none)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 9-9 (sale of property duties) (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Weaver, Zacharyasz; nays: none)

City Council

The Berea City Council Court Committee will meet to discuss the Berea Municipal Court budget with court officials. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

• Court Committee meeting to discuss Municipal Court budget
• Meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
• Committee members include Chair Chris McManis, Brown, and Zacharyasz

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a referral from the Berea City Council to amend the city’s zoning map. The proposed ordinance would rezone the listed parcels from the Uptown (UT) district to the Multi‑Family Residential (MFR) district. No other business items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 9-10 (Application #25-10-01) to rezone parcels P.P. #362-02-003, 362-02-012, 362-02-011, 362-02-014, 362-02-009, 362-03-013, 362-03-002, 362-03-014, 362-02-004, and 362-01-012 from Uptown (UT) to Multi‑Family Residential (MFR)

City Council

Berea City Council will discuss updating registration requirements for long-term and short-term residential rentals. The body is also considering rezoning parcels from Uptown to Multi-Family Residential and an agreement to sell city-owned properties.

• ORD. 9-8: Update to residential rental property permits for long-term and short-term rentals
• ORD. 9-10: Rezoning parcels from Uptown (UT) District to Multi-Family Residential (MFR) District
• ORD. 9-11: Agreement with GD3 Ventures I LLC for development and sale of city-owned properties
• RES. 9-7: Acceptance of budget commission tax levy amounts and rates
• RES. 6-5: Application for 2026 Community Development Supplemental Grant (CDSG)

The council approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 regular meeting with all ayes and no nays. Several ordinances and a resolution were read at various stages but were not adopted. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes, no nays)
• Moved to adjourn regular council meeting (all ayes, no nays)

City Council

The City Council work session scheduled for September 8, 2025, has been cancelled due to illness.

Planning Commission

The Berea Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider two applications for wall sign designs. No variances or appeals are scheduled for this meeting.

• Wall sign design application for Finders Keepers Corner at 711 West Bagley Road
• Wall sign design application for Rita’s Facility Services at 796 Thacker Street

City Council

City Council will discuss updating registration requirements for long-term and short-term residential rental properties. The body is also considering tax levy authorizations and a grant application for the 2026 Community Development Supplemental Grant program.

• ORD. 9-8: Repealing and replacing Chapter 1331 regarding residential rental property permits for long-term and short-term rentals
• RES. 9-7: Accepting budget commission amounts and rates to authorize tax levies
• RES. 6-5: Authorizing a grant application for the 2026 Community Development Supplemental Grant (CDSG) program
• ORD. 6-6: Directing the Director of Finance to certify unpaid water and sewer rental charges for collection
• ORD. 9-9: Repealing and replacing Section 311.06 regarding property sale requirements for water supply

The Berea City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6-6, authorizing the Director of Finance to certify unpaid water and sewer charges and adding a 20% penalty plus 18% interest. The council also approved several honorary resolutions (9-1 through 9-6) and ratified the minutes from the June 16 meetings. All votes were unanimous ayes with no nays recorded.

• Approved minutes from June 16, 2025 Public Hearing (ayes: all members)
• Approved minutes from June 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting (ayes: all members)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 6-6 (water/sewer charges) (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz)
• Approved Resolution No. 9-1 honoring Susan Hans (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz)
• Approved Resolution No. 9-2 honoring Courtesy Award recipients (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz)
• Approved Resolution No. 9-3 honoring Future Leader Award recipients (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz)
• Approved Resolution No. 9-4 honoring Rising Star Award (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz)
• Approved Resolution No. 9-5 honoring Legacy Award (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz)

Planning Commission

The Berea Municipal Planning Commission will consider applications for two lot splits and two property modifications. The body will review requests regarding fence height and driveway widening.

• Fence height variance application for 133 Sunset Drive
• Driveway widening application for 717 Trotter Lane
• Lot split application by Baldwin Wallace University for 98 & 104 Seminary Street
• Lot split application by Baldwin Wallace University for 345 & 351 Beech Street

Planning Commission

The Berea Municipal Planning Commission will review three applications regarding site modifications and development plans. The body will consider a lot width variance for Ryco Sports and a driveway widening request. The commission will also discuss the PUD Stage III-B Final Development Plan for the Berea Mixed Use Project.

• Lot width variance and site plan for Ryco Sports at 8061 Lewis Road
• Driveway widening application for 130 West Street
• PUD Stage III-B Final Development Plan for Berea Mixed Use Project, LLC, Haslam Sports Group & DiGeronimo Companies

Planning Commission

The Berea Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider five separate applications for variances and design approvals. These requests include sign installations and a driveway modification.

• Ground sign setback variance and design for Hamilton House Apartments at 381 Front Street
• Driveway widening application for 128 Meadow Drive
• Wall sign design for Right Way K-9 Training at 1061 West Bagley Road
• Wall sign design for Sandstone Animal Hospital at 1061 West Bagley Road
• Ground sign face change designs for Shell True North at 20 Prospect Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a third reading for a preliminary development plan regarding the Berea Mixed Use Project. The body is also considering a street plat for Pearl Street and emergency dispatching services for 2026-2028.

• ORD. 6-3: Preliminary development plan for Digeronimo Development/Berea Mixed Use Project Stage II-B
• ORD. 6-7: Acceptance of a plat dedicating the reconfigured Pearl Street
• ORD. 7-3: Agreement with City of North Olmsted for emergency police and fire dispatching services (2026-2028)
• ORD. 7-1: Appointment of Bill Devito to the Berea Tax Incentive Review Council
• ORD. 7-2: Appointment of Terry Malone to the Berea Tax Incentive Review Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider multiple applications from Berea Mixed Use Project, LLC, Haslam Sports Group, and DiGeronimo Companies. The meeting includes reviews of development plans and a lot consolidation request. The commission will also consider an ordinance regarding the reconfiguration of Pearl Street.

• PUD Stage III-A Final Development Plan approval (Appl. #25-07-01)
• Lot consolidation application (Appl. #25-07-02)
• PUD Stage II-B Preliminary Development Plan and waivers (Appl. #25-07-03)
• Ordinance No. 6-7 regarding a plat dedicating the reconfigured Pearl Street

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and a third reading for the 2026 Tax Budget. The body is also reviewing contracts for park improvements and a planned unit development.

• Public hearing and third reading for the 2026 Tax Budget (RES. 5-7)
• Bids and contracts for the Coe Lake Concession and Restroom Facility Improvement Project (ORD. 6-2)
• Preliminary Development Plan for Stage II-B Planned Unit Development by Digeronimo Development (ORD. 6-3)
• Applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Development Supplemental Grant (CDSG) funds (RES. 6-4, RES. 6-5)
• Acceptance of a plat dedicating the reconfigured Pearl Street (ORD. 6-7)

The council approved the City of Berea’s 2026 tax budget and the solid‑waste management plan. Emergency ordinances for the Coe Lake concession project and a CDBG grant were adopted after suspending the three‑reading rule. Two ordinances were referred to the Municipal Planning Commission for review. All motions passed with unanimous ayes; Councilmember McManis did not vote on the tax‑budget resolution.

• Approved FY 2026 tax budget (Resolution 5-7) – ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; no nays; McManis absent
• Approved solid‑waste management plan (Resolution 5-8) – ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; no nays
• Suspended three‑reading rule and adopted Ordinance 6-2 for Coe Lake concession project – ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; no nays
• Referred Ordinance 6-3 (Digeronimo Development) to Municipal Planning Commission – ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; no nays
• Suspended three‑reading rule and approved Resolution 6-4 for CDBG grant – ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; no nays
• Referred Ordinance 6-7 (Pearl Street reconfiguration) to Municipal Planning Commission – ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; no nays
• Suspended three‑reading rule and adopted Ordinance 6-8 budget amendment – ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz; no nays

Planning Commission

The Berea Municipal Planning Commission will consider three applications regarding site modifications and signage. The body will review a request for an access ramp setback variance and two sign design applications.

• Access ramp setback variance for Eternal Paws at 421 Front Street
• Wall sign design application for Lucid Yoga at 1 Berea Commons - Suite 4
• Awning sign design application for Caitlin Family Confections at 127 West Street

City Council

Berea City Council will discuss several ordinances regarding tax exemptions and development agreements with Berea Mixed Use Project, LLC. The body is also reviewing the 2026 tax budget and potential grants for community development.

• ORD. 5-4, 5-5, and 5-6: Tax exemptions and reimbursement agreements for Berea Mixed Use Project, LLC
• RES. 5-7: Adoption of the city tax budget for fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026
• ORD. 6-2: Bids and contracts for the Coe Lake concession and restroom facility improvement project
• ORD. 6-3: Preliminary development plan for Berea, Stage II-B Planned Unit Development
• RES. 6-4 and 6-5: Applications for Cuyahoga County CDBG and CDSG program funds

The council approved the minutes from the May 19 public hearing and regular meeting unanimously. It adopted Ordinances 5‑4, 5‑5, 5‑6 and, after suspending the three‑reading rule, Ordinance 5‑9, all authorizing tax exemptions, payments and financing for economic development projects. The council also confirmed Mayor Kleem’s appointment of Manoj Joseph to the Municipal Planning Commission.

• Approved May 19 public hearing minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 19 regular council minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 5‑4 authorizing tax exemptions for economic development (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 5‑5 authorizing payment of admissions taxes to BEREA MIXED USE PROJECT, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 5‑6 authorizing payment of certain taxes to BEREA MIXED USE PROJECT, LLC (unanimous)
• Suspended three‑reading rule and adopted Ordinance 5‑9 for public‑purpose property improvements and tax increment financing (unanimous)
• Confirmed Mayor’s appointment of Manoj Joseph to the Municipal Planning Commission (unanimous)

City Council

Berea City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on several ordinances, including a rezoning for a planned unit development and a temporary moratorium on vaping product sales. The body is also reviewing collective bargaining agreements and tax-related economic development agreements.

• ORD. 4-1: Rezoning District 46 to Planned Unit Development/Uptown for Berea Mixed Use Project, LLC
• RES. 4-10: Temporary moratorium up to one year on zoning approvals and permits for vaping/e-cigarette products
• ORD. 1-7 and ORD. 4-2: Three-year collective bargaining agreements for LIUNA Local 860 and FOP Lodge 15
• ORD. 4-11: Vacating and relocating Second Avenue
• RES. 5-7: Adoption of the city tax budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026

The Berea City Council approved the May 5 minutes and adopted several ordinances, including collective bargaining agreements for city employees and police, a zoning amendment for District 46, and a one‑year moratorium on vaping product approvals. The Council also approved the transfer of title for a property to enable a tax increment financing (TIF) transaction and suspended the three‑reading rule for that ordinance. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1‑7, three‑year collective bargaining agreement with Laborers’ International Union (6‑0)
• Amended and adopted Ordinance No. 4‑1a for District 46 planned unit development (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4‑2, three‑year collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15 (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 4‑10, one‑year moratorium on vaping/e‑cigarette sales approvals (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4‑11, vacating and dedicating Second Avenue (6‑0)
• Suspended three‑reading rule and adopted Ordinance No. 5‑3a for TIF property title transfer (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5‑3a after suspension (6‑0)

City Council

City Council is reviewing three-year collective bargaining agreements for police and laborers. The body is also discussing a preliminary development plan for a mixed-use project and a temporary moratorium on vaping product sales.

• Three-year collective bargaining agreements for LIUNA Local 860 and FOP Lodge 15
• Rezoning of District 46 to Planned Unit Development/Uptown for Berea Mixed Use Project, LLC
• Temporary moratorium (up to one year) on zoning approvals and permits for vaping/e-cigarette sales
• Vacating and relocating Second Avenue
• Appropriations for city expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025

The council approved the minutes from the April 21 meeting unanimously. It adopted Ordinance No. 4‑3 authorizing participation in a road‑salt consortium. It approved Resolution No. 4‑4 to assess electric lighting improvements at intersections. It also adopted Ordinance No. 4‑5 to levy assessments for electric street and traffic lighting.

• Approved April 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4-3 authorizing road‑salt purchases (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 4-4 for electric lighting assessments (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4-5 for electric lighting and related assessments (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a side-setback variance application for a single-family home at 591 Wyleswood Drive, a lot split and consolidation at 591 & 597 Wyleswood Drive, and a major PUD Stage II-A preliminary development plan with project waivers and rezoning (Ordinance No. 4-1) for a mixed-use project spanning numerous parcels. The commission also will review two referrals from City Council: one to vacate and relocate Second Avenue (Ordinance No. 4-11), and another to approve consolidation and split of permanent parcels and dedicate a portion of Depot Street (Ordinance No. 4-12).

• Side-setback variance for a single-family home at 591 Wyleswood Drive (Appl. #25-04-04)
• Lot split and consolidation at 591 & 597 Wyleswood Drive (Appl. #25-04-05)
• PUD Stage II-A preliminary plan, project waivers, and rezoning for the Berea Mixed Use Project (Appl. #25-05-01) covering 25 parcels
• Referral: Ordinance No. 4-11 to vacate a portion of Second Avenue and dedicate a relocated Second Avenue
• Referral: Ordinance No. 4-12 to consolidate/split eight permanent parcels and dedicate a portion of Depot Street

City Council

City Council will discuss a proposed one-year moratorium on new vaping and e-cigarette product sales. The body is also reviewing collective bargaining agreements for city laborers and police officers, as well as updates to the city employee compensation schedule.

• RES. 4-10: Proposed one-year moratorium on zoning approvals and permits for vaping/e-cigarette sales
• ORD. 1-7 and ORD. 4-2: Collective bargaining agreements for Laborers' International Union Local 860 and FOP Lodge 15
• ORD. 3-2 and ORD. 3-3: Updates to the city employee compensation schedule and rank differentials for police and fire chiefs
• ORD. 4-11: Vacating and relocating Second Avenue
• RES. 4-8 and RES. 4-9: Removal of Anthony Alexander and appointment of Kevin Davenport to the Municipal Planning Commission

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 24 special meeting and the April 7 regular meeting. It adopted Resolution No. 4‑6 honoring a local wrestler and passed Resolutions 4‑7, 4‑8, and 4‑9 recognizing Earth Day/Arbor Day and changing the municipal planning commission membership. The council also adopted Ordinances 3‑2 and 3‑3, updating the city’s compensation schedule and establishing rank differentials for police and fire leadership. All votes were unanimous (ayes from Coble, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz).

• Approved March 24, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 4-6 honoring Deionna Borders (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3-2 updating employee compensation schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3-3 establishing rank differentials for police and fire chiefs (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 4-7 declaring Earth Day and Arbor Day (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 4-8 removing Anthony Alexander from Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 4-9 appointing Kevin Davenport to Planning Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several applications for sign variances and driveway modifications. The body will also review requests for a residential side setback variance and a lot split and consolidation.

• Canopy sign variance and design change for Sunoco Gas Station at 640 Prospect Road
• Driveway widening application for 69 Dorland Avenue
• Ground mounted sign design for Eternal Paws at 421 Front Street
• Single family home side setback variance for 591 Wyleswood Drive
• Lot split and consolidation for 591 and 597 Wyleswood Drive

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to conduct general discussions. The primary focus is a meeting with court officials regarding the Berea Municipal Court budget.

• Discussion with Court Officials regarding the Berea Municipal Court budget

City Council

The Berea City Council will hold third reading of a collective bargaining agreement with LIUNA Local 860, second reading of compensation schedule amendments and a rank-differential ordinance for police and fire chiefs, and first readings for a planned unit development rezoning (District 46), a police union contract (FOP Lodge 15), participation in a joint road-salt purchasing consortium, and two ordinances authorizing street-lighting improvements and assessments. The meeting also includes administrative reports, committee updates, and public comment time.

• Third reading of a three-year collective bargaining agreement with LIUNA Local 860
• Second reading of ordinance updating city employee compensation schedule (Section 175.10)
• Second reading of ordinance establishing rank differential between police/fire chiefs and subordinates (new Section 181.13)
• First reading of Ordinance 4-1: rezoning land for District 46 to Planned Unit Development/Uptown (UT) district
• First reading of Ordinance 4-2: three-year collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15

The council unanimously voted to refer Ordinance No. 4-1, the Digeronimo Development project, to the Municipal Planning Commission for review. Council also moved into executive session to discuss a property sale, which passed with all ayes. Several ordinances were read for the first, second, or third time but were not adopted at this meeting.

• Referred Ordinance No. 4-1 (Digeronimo Development) to Municipal Planning Commission (all ayes)
• Entered Executive Session to consider property sale (ayes, no nays)
• Ordinance No. 1-7 stood on third reading
• Ordinance No. 3-2 stood on second reading
• Ordinance No. 3-3 stood on second reading
• Ordinance No. 4-2 stood on first reading
• Ordinance No. 4-3 stood on first reading
• Resolution No. 4-4 stood on first reading

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several variance and site plan applications, including a solar panel setback variance, a wall sign variance for Legoheadz Barber Saloon, and a site plan approval with parking setback variance for Fieldhouse Athletics. The commission will also review new business items such as a lot split and consolidation, driveway widening, and sign designs for Fifth Third Bank and T-Mobile.

• Solar panel setback variance at 439 Yearling Drive (Appl. #25-04-01)
• Wall sign variance for Legoheadz Barber Saloon at 1344 West Bagley Road (Appl. #25-04-02)
• Site plan approval & parking setback variance for Fieldhouse Athletics at 1087 Berea Industrial Parkway (Appl. #25-04-03)
• Single-family home side setback variance at 591 Wyleswood Drive (Appl. #25-04-04)
• Lot split & consolidation at 591 & 597 Wyleswood Drive by Khovnanian at Longbrooke (Appl. #25-04-05)

Heritage Architectural Review Board

The Heritage Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for March 27, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. No business was conducted. The agenda had included a review of a ground-mounted sign design application for Fifth Third Bank at 30 West Bridge Street, but no action was taken.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two ordinances. One involves the sale of city-owned properties and tax incentives for the Berea Mixed Use Project, LLC. The other concerns fund appropriations for expenditures through December 31, 2025.

• ORD. 10-6a: Agreement with Berea Mixed Use Project, LLC for development and sale of city-owned real properties and tax increment financing
• ORD. 2-5: Appropriation of funds for city expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025

The Berea City Council approved a motion to replace Exhibit A with a new version and then adopted Ordinance 10‑6a. The ordinance authorizes the mayor to enter into an agreement with Berea Mixed Use Project, LLC for the development and sale of city‑owned real property and related tax‑increment financing. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Replace Exhibit A with new version (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz)
• Adopt Ordinance 10‑6a authorizing mixed‑use project agreement (ayes: Brown, Coble, Dozier, McManis, Skoczen, Weaver, Zacharyasz)

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two applications: a ground sign design for Active Day at 1213 West Bagley Road, and an off-street parking modification for 222 Front Street. No variance or appeal requests are on the agenda, and no old business is pending.

• Ground sign design application (Appl. #25-03-02) for Active Day at 1213 West Bagley Road
• Off-street parking modification application (Appl. #25-03-03) for 222 Front Street
• Swearing in of witnesses for public comment

City Council

Berea City Council will hold its regular meeting to decide on several ordinances, including amendments to the lease with the Cleveland Browns for 76 Lou Groza Boulevard, agreements for the sale of surplus city properties, and a new three-year labor contract with Laborers’ International Union Local 860. The council will also consider updates to employee compensation schedules and a contract for sewer maintenance services with Cuyahoga County.

• Amend lease with Cleveland Browns for 76 Lou Groza Boulevard
• Authorize sale of surplus city properties including 293 Wallace Drive with tax increment financing
• Approve three-year labor contract with Laborers’ International Union Local 860
• Update employee compensation schedules for city workers
• Contract with Cuyahoga County for sewer maintenance services

City Council

The Finance Committee will discuss and likely recommend Ordinance No. 2-5, which appropriates funds from various city accounts for the 2025 fiscal year and repeals the previous year's appropriation ordinance (Ordinance No. 2024-51). This is a routine annual budget measure that sets spending authority for city operations.

• Ordinance No. 2-5: appropriation from various funds to individual accounts for FY 2025 expenditures, repealing Ordinance No. 2024-51

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will hold a caucus session, approve minutes from February 20, and hear a new business application for a ground sign design at 1010 West Bagley Road. No variance requests or old business are on the agenda.

• Application for Ground Sign Design (Appl. #25-03-01) by NoShok, owner Cole Investments, LLC, agent Tricia Neijman, at 1010 West Bagley Road

City Council

The Berea City Council will hold third readings on several ordinances, including amendments to the Cleveland Browns lease at 76 Lou Groza Boulevard and a mixed-use development project on city-owned properties with tax increment financing. Also up for third reading are three collective bargaining agreements with police lieutenants, sergeants, patrol, and laborers. Second readings include the sale of 293 Wallace Drive and a sewer maintenance contract with the county. The council will also hear administrative reports and a recreation department presentation.

• Third reading: ORD. 10-5a – Amend Cleveland Browns lease at 76 Lou Groza Boulevard
• Third reading: ORD. 10-6a – Mixed-use development on city properties with TIF incentives
• Third reading: Police and laborers union contracts (FOP Lodge 15, OPBA, LIUNA Local 860)
• Second reading: Sale of 293 Wallace Drive via listing agreement with realtor
• Second reading: Sewer maintenance contract with Cuyahoga County Dept. of Public Works

Berea City Council approved three collective bargaining agreements with police unions (FOP Lodge 15 for lieutenants, OPBA for sergeants and patrol) and a five-year depository designation ordinance. Two economic development ordinances related to the Cleveland Browns lease and Berea Mixed Use Development were held on third reading. Council also cancelled the March 10 work session.

• Approved three-year CBA with Berea Police Lieutenants (FOP Lodge 15) (7-0)
• Approved three-year CBA with Berea Police Sergeants (OPBA) (7-0)
• Approved three-year CBA with Berea Police Patrol (OPBA) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3-1 designating financial institutions as depositories for five years (7-0)
• Held Ordinance 10-5a (Cleveland Browns lease amendment) on third reading
• Held Ordinance 10-6a (Berea Mixed Use Development) on third reading
• Held Ordinance 1-7 (Laborers' Local 860 CBA) on third reading
• Cancelled March 10, 2025 Work Session (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The Berea Planning Commission will consider one new business item: an application for a ground sign design at 1061 West Bagley Road. No variance requests or appeals are scheduled. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and witness oath administration.

• Application for ground sign design (Appl. #25-02-03) by Rightway K9 Training at 1061 West Bagley Road

City Council

The Coordinating Committee will discuss two proposed ordinances: one authorizing a lease amendment with the Cleveland Browns for 76 Lou Groza Boulevard, and another authorizing a development agreement with Berea Mixed Use Project LLC for city-owned properties, including tax increment financing. The committee may vote to recommend these ordinances to the full council.

• Ordinance 10-5a: Lease amendment with Cleveland Browns Football Company for 76 Lou Groza Boulevard
• Ordinance 10-6a: Development and sale of city-owned properties to Berea Mixed Use Project LLC with TIF and incentives

The Coordinating Committee discussed proposed Ordinances 10-5a and 10-6a, which would sell city-owned land to the Cleveland Browns for $1 million and extend their lease. The committee voted unanimously to place both ordinances on the next regular meeting agenda for third reading, but did not approve them. The sale is part of the District 46 development, with incentives including a 30-year TIF and various tax rebates.

• Placed Ordinance 10-5a (Browns lease extension) on next agenda for third reading (7-0)
• Placed Ordinance 10-6a (land sale to Browns for $1M) on next agenda for third reading (7-0)

City Council

City Council will consider the third reading of four three-year collective bargaining agreements for police and laborers. The body is also reviewing a property sale and infrastructure reconstruction agreements.

• Three-year collective bargaining agreements for Police Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Patrol, and Laborers' International Union Local 860
• Sale of city-owned property at 293 Wallace Drive
• Reconstruction project for Adrian, Anne, Pattie and Girard via Ohio Water Development Authority
• Acceptance of NOPEC 2025 Energized Community Grant funds
• Contract with Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works for city sewer services

Council awarded the Adrian and accompanying road reconstruction contract to Fabrizi Trucking and Paving, funded at about $5.2 million, and approved two OWDA cooperative agreements for the project. It also adopted an ordinance accepting NOPEC 2025 Energized Community Grant funds. Several other ordinances were introduced or read, including collective bargaining agreements and a property sale, but no final action was taken on them.

• Awarded Adrian road reconstruction contract to Fabrizi Trucking and Paving (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1-9 accepting NOPEC 2025 Energized Community Grant funds (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2-1 authorizing OWDA cooperative agreement for Adrian, Anne, Pattie, Girard project (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2-2 authorizing OWDA cooperative agreement for same project (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review two applications regarding signage on West Bagley Road. The body will consider a variance for a display area and wall sign design, as well as a separate wall sign design application.

• Display area variance and wall sign design for The Landing Dispensary at 1085 West Bagley Road
• Wall sign design for King Gage at 1060 West Bagley Road

City Council

Berea City Council will consider several ordinances for third reading, including agreements with the Cleveland Browns Football Company and Berea Mixed Use Development LLC. The body is also reviewing six three-year collective bargaining agreements for city employees and police. Additionally, council will discuss grant funds and water reconstruction projects.

• ORD. 10-5: Lease amendment for 76 Lou Groza Boulevard with Cleveland Browns Football Company, LLC
• ORD. 10-6: Agreement with Berea Mixed Use Development, LLC for sale of city properties and tax increment financing
• Six three-year collective bargaining agreements for Water Department, Firefighters, Police, and Laborers
• ORD. 1-9: Acceptance of NOPEC 2025 Energized Community Grant funds
• ORD. 2-1 and 2-2: Cooperative agreements for the Adrian, Anne, Pattie and Girard reconstruction project

Council approved three-year collective bargaining agreements with Water Department employees (Local 270) and Berea firefighters (Local 1836), both unanimously. It also amended and advanced ordinances related to the Cleveland Browns lease at 76 Lou Groza Boulevard and the Berea Mixed Use Development project to the February 19 Coordinating Committee meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; several other union contracts and a NOPEC grant ordinance remain in earlier readings.

• Approved water department union contract (7-0)
• Approved firefighters union contract (7-0)
• Amended Ordinance 10-5 to 10-5a for Browns lease (7-0)
• Placed Ordinance 10-5a on Feb 19 committee agenda (7-0)
• Amended Ordinance 10-6 to 10-6a for mixed-use development (7-0)
• Placed Ordinance 10-6a on Feb 19 committee agenda (7-0)
• Cancelled Feb 10 work session (all ayes)

City Council

This special meeting of Berea City Council includes third readings of ordinances authorizing an amended lease with the Cleveland Browns at 76 Lou Groza Boulevard and a development/sale agreement with Berea Mixed Use Development, LLC involving tax increment financing. Also up for third reading is a three-year collective bargaining agreement with water department employees. Second readings cover contracts with firefighters, police lieutenants, sergeants, patrol, and laborers. First readings include a liquor option question for Wallace Lake Grille and acceptance of NOPEC energy grant funds.

• ORD. 10-5: Authorize amended lease agreement with Cleveland Browns Football Company for 76 Lou Groza Boulevard (emergency)
• ORD. 10-6: Authorize development and sale of city-owned properties to Berea Mixed Use Development, LLC with TIF and incentives (emergency)
• ORD. 12-4: Ratify three-year collective bargaining agreement with Water Department employees (Local 270, Utility Workers of America) (emergency)
• ORD. 1-3 through 1-7: Second reading of three-year union contracts for firefighters, police lieutenants, sergeants, patrol, and laborers
• ORD. 1-8: First reading to place a local option on May 6, 2025 primary ballot for Sunday liquor sales at Wallace Lake Grille (240 Valley Parkway) (emergency)

The Berea City Council held a special meeting on January 27, 2025, and approved minutes from previous meetings. The only substantive decision was the adoption of Ordinance No. 1-8, which authorizes the mayor to file a local option question with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections for the May 6, 2025 primary, seeking Sunday alcohol sales at the Wallace Lake Grille (240 Valley Parkway). The ordinance was amended to correct the legal name of the applicant and passed unanimously after suspending the three-reading rule. All other legislation was only read and stood at various stages, with no other final votes taken.

• Approved minutes from Dec 18, 2024 Regular Council Meeting (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from Jan 6, 2025 Public Hearing (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from Jan 6, 2025 Regular Council Meeting (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1-8 (Wallace Lake Grille liquor option) after suspending rules (7-0)
• Ordinance No. 10-5 (Cleveland Browns lease amendment) stood on third reading
• Ordinance No. 10-6 (Berea Mixed Use Development) stood on third reading
• Ordinance No. 12-4 (Water Dept. CBA) stood on third reading
• Ordinance No. 1-9 (NOPEC grant acceptance) stood on first reading

City Council

The regular meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025, has been cancelled due to the City's Volunteer Banquet. The agenda items will instead be considered at a special meeting on January 27, 2025.

City Council

A public hearing at 7:25 p.m. addresses D1, D2, D3 liquor licenses for Wallace Lake Grille (240 Valley Parkway). Council then votes on third readings: amending the Cleveland Browns lease (76 Lou Groza Blvd), authorizing a property development/sale with Berea Mixed Use Development LLC (including TIF), and selling 228 The Mall. Also up for votes are a water department union contract (second reading) and first readings of collective bargaining agreements with firefighters, police, and laborers, plus a local option for Sunday liquor sales at Wallace Lake Grille on the May 6, 2025 primary ballot.

• Public hearing for D1, D2, D3 liquor licenses at Wallace Lake Grille (240 Valley Parkway)
• Third reading: ordinance to amend lease with Cleveland Browns at 76 Lou Groza Blvd (ORD 10-5)
• Third reading: ordinance for development and sale of city properties with tax increment financing to Berea Mixed Use Development LLC (ORD 10-6)
• Third reading: sale of 228 The Mall (ORD 12-1)
• First readings of collective bargaining agreements (firefighters, police, water, laborers) and ordinance for Sunday liquor sales local option at Wallace Lake Grille

Council adopted Ordinance 12-1 to sell 228 The Mall, and approved Ordinance 1-2 to place a Sunday liquor sales question for Wallace Lake Grille on the May 6, 2025 primary ballot. Several collective bargaining agreements and other ordinances were introduced or held on readings. Council also cancelled the January 21 meeting and scheduled a special meeting for January 27.

• Adopted Ordinance 12-1 authorizing sale of 228 The Mall (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1-2 to place liquor sales question for Wallace Lake Grille on May 6, 2025 ballot (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 1-1 supporting 2025 MLK birthday celebration (6-0)
• Cancelled January 21, 2025 Regular Council Meeting (6-0)
• Scheduled Special Council Meeting for January 27, 2025 (6-0)
• Cancelled January 13, 2025 Work Session (all ayes)
• Ordinance 10-5 (Cleveland Browns lease amendment) stands on third reading
• Ordinance 10-6 (Berea Mixed Use Development) stands on third reading

Planning Commission

The Berea Municipal Planning Commission will consider two new business items: a razing application for 216/218 Mulberry Street and a wall sign design application for 470 Front Street. No variances or old business are on the agenda.

• Razing application (Appl. #25-01-01) for 216/218 Mulberry Street, applicant LDC Mulberry, agent Dru Siley
• Wall sign design application (Appl. #25-01-02) for 470 Front Street, applicant Berea Tire and Auto Repair, agent Eyad Ali, Neon City Signs