North Ridgeville public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests from John & Jennifer Phelan for a proposed garage at 6460 Stoney Ridge Rd. The property is zoned R-1 Residence District. The board will also consider approving the November 20, 2025 minutes and schedule 2026 training.

• Variance to build garage in front yard (code requires rear yard, Section 1294.03(c))
• Variance for 4-foot height increase: proposed 19 ft vs. 15 ft allowed (Section 1294.03(d)(1))
• Public hearing for PPZ2025-0391, 6460 Stoney Ridge Rd, PPN: 07-00-028-101-098
• Approval of November 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Schedule BZBA 2026 training

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved two variances for John and Jennifer Phelan to construct a 32x64-foot garage in the front yard and exceed the height limit by 4 feet at 6460 Stoney Ridge Rd. The decision was based on unique site conditions including a pond, septic system, and geothermal lines. The Board also approved the November 20, 2025 minutes and discussed training for 2026.

• Approved front-yard garage variance for 6460 Stoney Ridge Rd (5-0)
• Approved 4-foot height variance for garage at 6460 Stoney Ridge Rd (5-0)
• Approved November 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a suspension of by-right cluster subdivisions in R-1 districts, contracts for engineering services on Sugar Ridge Road, and the 2026 appropriations budget. The council will also address the resignation of Ward 2 Councilman Eric Shaffer and receive a report on the Solid Waste Management Fund. Public hearings are scheduled for zoning changes and a street renaming.

• O 2025-154: Suspends by-right cluster subdivisions in R-1 district (public hearing)
• O 2025-151: Contract with Fishbeck for Sugar Ridge Road and Bender Road Roundabout, $429,807
• O 2025-152: Contract with American Structurepoint for Sugar Ridge Road Rehabilitation, $370,410
• O 2025-158: 2026 appropriations ordinance
• O 2025-145: Renaming Thibo Trail to Orchard Park Drive (public hearing)

City Council Public Hearing

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance 2025-159, which would vacate approximately 2,754 square feet of Aspen Street west of Ridgeview Blvd. The vacation is requested by adjacent property owners and would divide the right-of-way between them, subject to a 20-foot utility easement. The hearing is the only item on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-159 to vacate a portion of Aspen Street
• Vacation of approximately 2,754 square feet of right-of-way
• Petitioners: Ellis S. Stevens, Jodi A. Stevens, Tyler Pauley-Hill, Solomiya Pauley-Hill
• Properties at 5674 and 5660 Ridgeview Blvd. affected
• 20-foot utility easement preserved for existing utility lines

City Council Public Hearing

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss three proposed ordinances regarding the city's zoning code. The council is considering updates to regulations for gasoline and service stations, the suspension of by-right cluster subdivisions in R-1 districts, and amendments to subdivision design standards.

• Ordinance 2025-110: Updates use regulations for automobile service and gasoline stations
• Ordinance 2025-154: Suspends by-right cluster subdivisions in R-1 Residence District
• Ordinance 2025-157: Amends Chapter 1226 design standards for subdivision regulations

The North Ridgeville City Council held a public hearing on December 15, 2025, to consider three proposed zoning ordinances: updating use regulations for automobile service and gasoline stations (2025-110), suspending by-right cluster subdivisions in R-1 districts (2025-154), and amending subdivision design standards (2025-157). No public comments were made, and no votes or decisions were taken during the hearing.

• No decisions made; hearing held for public input on three proposed ordinances

City Council Public Hearing

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance 2025-145, which would rename Thibo Trail to Orchard Park Drive within the Ridgeville Farms development. The change was requested by SLK Capital Holdings, LLC and recommended by the Planning Commission. The hearing is the third reading of the ordinance, and the council will decide whether to adopt it.

• Ordinance 2025-145: Renaming Thibo Trail to Orchard Park Drive
• Petition from SLK Capital Holdings, LLC for the street name change
• Planning Commission recommendation on November 12, 2025
• Public hearing scheduled for December 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM at City Hall Council Chambers

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will review administrative approvals for two businesses, discuss an amendment to the Ridgefield Subdivision preliminary plan, and consider three ordinances introduced by Mayor Corcoran. These ordinances would suspend by-right cluster subdivisions in the R-1 district, amend subdivision design standards, and vacate a portion of Aspen Street. The meeting also includes approval of the November 12, 2025 minutes.

• Certificate of Zoning Compliance for Wild Bill's Tobacco, 32327 Cook Rd, Unit 2
• Certificate of Zoning Compliance for Random Apocalypse Comics & Collectibles, 32660 Center Ridge Rd
• Amendment to preliminary plan for Ridgefield Subdivision (Pulte Homes/Bob Schmitt Homes)
• Ordinance O 2025-154 suspending by-right cluster subdivisions in R-1 district
• Ordinance O 2025-159 vacating a portion of Aspen Street

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on December 3, 2025, is a regular session with reports from liaisons and staff. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and updates on park projects, but no specific new business or public hearings are listed.

• Root Road Park Improvement Project: Grassbaugh LLC bid $763,357.08, engineer's estimate $817,800.00
• Frontier Park pedestrian bridge: Herk Excavating to begin concrete work, existing bridge removal starting week of November 3, completion by November 30, 2025
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan RFP published October 13, proposals due November 14
• Trust Fund revenue September: $32,712.48; unencumbered balance $307,472.08
• General Fund expenses September: $38,274.99

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting, both by a 4-0 vote. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports on finances, upcoming events, and the parks master plan RFP process.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from October 22, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider re-certifying several police eligibility lists due to multiple withdrawals from the Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List and a resignation. The commission will also receive a resignation letter from a patrol officer and a notice of a fire chief promotional examination.

• Withdrawal requests for Patrick Haffner, Scott Brubaker, Justin Malinak, and Frederick Thacker from the Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List
• Resignation of Patrol Officer Brad Parker, effective November 12, 2025
• Re-certification of the 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certification of the 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Top 10 Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certification of the 2024-2026 Police Promotional Sergeant's Examination List and Top 3 List

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a third reading of a 0.75% income tax increase, second readings of contracts for road engineering services, and first readings of a union contract and budget amendments. The council will also receive reports from the mayor, engineer, and finance director, and note the resignation of Ward 1 Councilwoman Holly Swenk.

• Third reading of ordinance to levy 0.75% income tax starting Jan 1, 2026
• Second reading of contract with Fishbeck for Sugar Ridge Road and Bender Road Roundabout engineering, not to exceed $429,807
• Second reading of contract with American Structurepoint for Sugar Ridge Road Rehabilitation engineering, not to exceed $370,410
• Second reading of ordinance to rename Thibo Trail to Orchard Park Drive
• First reading of ordinance to suspend by-right cluster subdivisions in R-1 district

City Council approved Ordinance 2025-161, amending 2025 appropriations, with an emergency clause to fund compensatory time payouts, library and school payments, and street opening deposit refunds. The council also adopted the Cybersecurity Program (2025-146) and removed the failed income tax ordinance (2025-114) from the agenda. Several other ordinances were moved to second or third readings, including engineering contracts for Sugar Ridge Road projects.

• Adopted 2025-161 appropriations amendment with emergency clause (6-0)
• Adopted 2025-146 Cybersecurity Program (6-0)
• Removed 2025-114 income tax ordinance from agenda (6-0)
• Moved 2025-160 AFSCME contract to second reading
• Moved 2025-145, 2025-151, 2025-152, 2025-154, 2025-155, 2025-157, 2025-158, 2025-159 to third readings
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2025

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will review and potentially approve a new ground lease with TowerCo VI, LLC for a wireless communications facility at the Shady Drive Complex. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its July 21, 2025 meeting. This is a routine administrative meeting with one substantive item.

• Ordinance 2025-147: Authorizes Mayor to enter ground lease with TowerCo VI, LLC for wireless facility at Shady Drive Complex
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2025 Utilities Committee meeting

Records Commission

The North Ridgeville Records Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 16, 2025, and consider new business items regarding the disposition of records from the Mayor's Court, Mayor's Office, Safety Service, and Building Division. The agenda lists these items as RC-2, indicating they are up for review and potential action.

• Approval of June 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Mayor's Court records (RC-2)
• Mayor's Office records (RC-2)
• Removal of Safety Service records (RC-2)
• Building Division records (RC-2)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hear two public hearings on zoning variances. One request seeks a setback and area variance for a residential garage, while the other requests expanded window signage for a business property.

• 10-foot setback variance for detached garage at 51 Cadet Drive
• 164 sq ft area variance for detached garage at 51 Cadet Drive
• 100% window signage variance for Body Remedy Massage & Wellness LLC at 7079 Avon Belden Rd

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved two variances for a homeowner at 51 Cadet Drive to construct a breezeway connecting his house to an existing detached garage, despite the structure exceeding size and setback requirements. The Board tabled a request from Body Remedy Massage & Wellness LLC for a variance to allow window signs covering 100% of a window area, exceeding the 50% code limit, after the applicant agreed to explore other options. The Board also heard a report on Planning Commission recommendations for gas station zoning and a street renaming.

• Approved 10-foot setback variance for detached garage at 51 Cadet Drive (5-0)
• Approved 164-square-foot variance for garage area at 51 Cadet Drive (5-0)
• Tabled window sign variance for Body Remedy Massage & Wellness LLC at 7079 Avon Belden Rd
• Approved minutes of October 23 and November 6, 2025 meetings (5-0)

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council will hold first readings on several ordinances, including two engineering contracts totaling about $800,000 for the Sugar Ridge Road and Bender Road roundabout and the Sugar Ridge Road rehabilitation project. The council will also consider a zoning code change to suspend by-right cluster subdivisions, the 2026 appropriations ordinance, and a street vacation for Aspen Street. Additionally, the council will take second readings on the gas station zoning update and the city's cybersecurity program.

• O 2025-151: Contract with Fishbeck for Sugar Ridge Road and Bender Road Roundabout engineering, not to exceed $429,807.00
• O 2025-152: Contract with American Structurepoint Inc. for Sugar Ridge Road Rehabilitation Project engineering, not to exceed $370,410.00
• O 2025-154: Ordinance suspending by-right cluster subdivisions in R-1 Residence District and amending zoning code chapters 1250, 1280, 1282
• O 2025-158: Ordinance providing appropriations for 2026 current expenses
• O 2025-159: Ordinance vacating a portion of Aspen Street

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will review and vote on an ordinance updating zoning regulations for automobile service stations and gasoline stations, and another ordinance renaming Thibo Trail to Orchard Park Drive. The meeting will also approve a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for a new UPS Store location.

• PPZ2025-0387: Approval of Certificate of Zoning Compliance for UPS Store at 34297 Center Ridge Rd
• O 2025-110: Ordinance amending zoning code for automobile service stations and gasoline stations
• O 2025-145: Ordinance renaming Thibo Trail to Orchard Park Drive

The Planning Commission approved an ordinance amending the zoning code for automobile service stations and gasoline stations, changing the required spacing from one mile to half a mile in certain districts and adding accessory use definitions. The commission also approved renaming Thibo Trail to Orchard Park Drive, with the new name starting at the bend where the private street turns east-west, while existing homes on the north-south leg retain Avon Belden addresses.

• Approved ordinance O 2025-110 amending gas station use regulations, changing spacing to half-mile in B-3 district and adding accessory use standards (4-1, Toth dissenting)
• Approved ordinance O 2025-145 renaming Thibo Trail to Orchard Park Drive, with the name change starting at the bend (5-0)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will review a variance request for an outbuilding at 9210 Bender Rd. The property is zoned R-1 Residence District, and the applicant seeks permission to place a pole building in the front yard, which is not permitted under current code.

• PPZ2025-0388: Variance request for outbuilding at 9210 Bender Rd (R-1 zoning)
• Proposal includes constructing a pole building in the front yard, violating Section 1294.03(e)(1) which allows outbuildings only in rear yards

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 budget. The agenda includes only a call to order, roll call, budget discussion, and adjournment, with no other specific items listed.

• 2026 budget discussion

Finance Committee

The North Ridgeville Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss the 2026 budget. No specific budget details are provided in the agenda.

• Approval of Finance Committee minutes from November 21-22, 2024
• Approval of Finance Committee minutes from July 16, 2025
• Discussion of the 2026 budget

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 3, 2025, with several first readings, including renaming Thibo Trail to Orchard Park Drive, adopting a cybersecurity program, authorizing a new ground lease for a wireless facility, extending the smoke shop moratorium, purchasing a new ambulance, and amending the 2025 appropriations. The council will also take final action on ordinances from previous readings, including a $4.025 million note for ultrasonic water meters and wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, reports, and committee updates.

• First reading: Ordinance to rename Thibo Trail to Orchard Park Drive
• First reading: Ordinance to extend smoke shop moratorium for up to 180 days
• First reading: Ordinance authorizing ground lease with TowerCo VI, LLC for wireless facility at Shady Drive Complex
• Third reading: Ordinance authorizing up to $4,025,000 in notes for ultrasonic water meter equipment
• Third reading: Ordinance to purchase two influent screening units from Or-Tec Inc. and install systems at French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

The Board of Drainage and Flood Control is holding a regular meeting to review updates on several flood control and drainage projects, including the Mills Creek Flood Control Basin, Fortune Ditch, and multiple culvert and bridge replacements. They will also discuss stormwater ordinance updates and a service department review of ditch maintenance. The agenda is primarily informational, with no votes or public hearings listed.

• Mills Creek Flood Control Basin Project Update
• Fortune Ditch Update
• Maddock Road Culvert Replacement Update
• SR 83 Culvert over Phelon Ditch Update
• Stormwater Ordinance Updates

The Board of Drainage and Flood Control approved the minutes from its July 22, 2025 meeting by a 10-0 vote. No formal resolutions or ordinances were voted on; the meeting consisted of project updates and public comment. The board discussed ongoing projects including the Mills Creek flood basin, Fortune Ditch, and a bridge replacement on Center Ridge Road.

• Approved minutes of July 22, 2025 (10-0)
• Heard update: Mills Creek flood basin project to go to bid in early 2026
• Heard update: Fortune Ditch design complete, awaiting judge's ruling on access
• Heard update: Mikel Place project complete
• Heard update: Phelon Ditch project to bid in early 2026; mayor approved road closure
• Heard update: Sugar Ridge Road bridge/ditch project expected to bid in 2028/2029
• Heard update: Bridge replacement on Center Ridge Road (SR 20) paving underway

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review the promotion of Police Sergeant Allen Crawford II and consider re-certifying the 2024-2026 Police Sergeant Promotional Examination Eligibility List and Top 3 list due to the promotion. They will also discuss ordinances amending prior rules to include non-written assessments for Police Chief, Police Captain, Fire Chief, and Assistant Fire Chief positions. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and payroll certification.

• Promotion of Police Sergeant Allen Crawford II dated September 19, 2025
• Ordinance 2025-136 amending Ordinance 5679-2019 to include non-written assessments for Police Chief and Police Captain
• Ordinance 2025-137 amending Ordinance 5681-2019 to include non-written assessments for Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief
• Re-certify 2024-2026 Police Sergeant Promotional Examination Eligibility List due to promotion
• Re-certify 2024-2026 Police Sergeant Promotional Examination Top 3 Eligibility List due to promotion

The Civil Service Commission approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes and re-certified both the 2024-2026 Police Sergeant Promotional Examination Eligibility List and the Top 3 Eligibility List due to a promotion. The commission also discussed two ordinances (O 2025-136 and O 2025-137) that would amend prior ordinances to include non-written assessments for Police Chief, Police Captain, Fire Chief, and Assistant Fire Chief positions, but no vote was taken on these ordinances.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Re-certified 2024-2026 Police Sergeant Promotional Examination Eligibility List (3-0)
• Re-certified 2024-2026 Police Sergeant Promotional Examination Top 3 Eligibility List (3-0)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests from Andrew Bennie for property at 51 Cadet Drive. The requests are for a 10-foot setback variance and a 270-square-foot area variance for a detached garage. The board will also approve minutes and receive reports.

• Public hearing PPZ2025-0382: 10-foot setback variance for detached garage (code requires 10 ft, applicant shows 0 ft)
• Public hearing PPZ2025-0382: 270-square-foot area variance for detached garage (applicant shows 946 sq ft, code allows 676 sq ft)
• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear liaison and department reports, and discuss any old or new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond routine approvals and reports.

• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2025 meeting
• Council liaison report on local developments (Jimmy Johns, Panda Express, road repairs)
• Financial report on Trust Fund and Improvement Fund balances
• Director's report on Root Road Park Improvement Project bids (engineer's estimate $817,800)
• Recreation programs update (Fall Fest, Tots Trick or Treat, yoga classes)

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting with several items on the agenda, including first readings of resolutions and ordinances related to tax levies, fund transfers, and purchase orders. The council will also conduct second readings on ordinances concerning employee sick time transfer, wastewater treatment plant equipment purchases and installation, and police and fire chief assessment processes. A third reading will address contractor registration amendments. The most significant item is a proposed ordinance to issue up to $4,025,000 in notes for ultrasonic water meter equipment.

• Ordinance O 2025-139: issue up to $4,025,000 in notes for ultrasonic water meter equipment
• Ordinance O 2025-133: purchase two influent screening units from Or-Tec Inc.
• Ordinance O 2025-134: contract for installation of two influent screening systems at French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Ordinance O 2025-135: contract for Launder Covers purchase and installation at French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Ordinance O 2025-127: amend Chapter 1446 Registration of Contractors in Building and Housing Code

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an ordinance amending the zoning code's use regulations for automobile service and gasoline stations, which was referred to the commission by City Council. The agenda also includes seven administrative approvals for certificates of zoning compliance for various businesses, and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Ordinance 2025-110 amending zoning code sections 1266.02, 1268.02, 1270.02, and 1272.04 for auto service and gas stations
• White Rose Ballet Academy, 6287 Lear Nagle Rd, Unit 4 - ballet studio zoning compliance
• Little Buckeye Learning Center, 34740 Center Ridge Rd - childcare center and preschool zoning compliance
• Gym Skills Cleveland, 33553 Liberty Parkway - gymnastics and tumbling center zoning compliance
• D&S Automotive North Ridgeville, 34343 Mills Rd - automotive service garage zoning compliance

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 6, 2025, with a full agenda of new business, first readings, and third readings. Key items include a liquor permit transfer request, several ordinances related to infrastructure projects (Race Road grade separation, concrete pavement, wastewater treatment), a $4.025 million bond for water meters, and a resolution on income tax credit. The council will also take final action on several previously introduced ordinances, including zoning code updates and fair housing amendments.

• Liquor permit transfer from BP North Ridgeville LLC to DANOP LTD at 32700 Center Ridge Road
• O 2025-132: Increase contract for 2025 Full Depth Concrete Pavement Replacement to $1,120,000
• O 2025-139: Issue up to $4,025,000 in notes for ultrasonic water meter equipment
• O 2025-130: Race Road Grade Separation Project agreements with Federal Railroad Administration and Ohio Rail Development Commission
• R 2025-140: Resolution confirming 1% income tax credit if 0.75% tax increase passes in November

Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing agreements for the Race Road Grade Separation Project, increasing the Full Depth Concrete Pavement Replacement contract to $1,120,000, adopting a budget amendment, and confirming a 1% income tax credit if voters approve the 0.75% tax increase. Also adopted were ordinances on contractor registration, fair housing, custodial services, water meter charges, and a zoning code update contract. A liquor permit transfer was approved without a hearing.

• Adopted O 2025-130 authorizing Race Road Grade Separation agreements (7-0)
• Adopted O 2025-132 increasing concrete replacement contract to $1,120,000 (7-0)
• Adopted O 2025-138 budget amendment with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted R 2025-140 confirming 1% income tax credit if tax increase passes (7-0)
• Adopted O 2025-104 designating Community Improvement Corporation as agency (5-2)
• Adopted O 2025-115 amending Fair Housing chapter (7-0)
• Adopted O 2025-122 authorizing custodial services contract (7-0)
• Approved liquor permit transfer from BP to DANOP LTD without hearing (7-0)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Custom Sign Center, Inc. for a variance to allow larger building signage at the Wendy's located at 34273 Center Ridge Rd. The applicant requests a 26.98 square foot variance, showing 103.65 square feet of signage where the code allows 76.67 square feet under Section 1286.11(a)(1)(A). The board will also review the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and hear reports.

• Public hearing on signage variance for Wendy's at 34273 Center Ridge Rd (PPZ2025-0380)
• Variance request: 26.98 sq ft over the allowed 76.67 sq ft for building signs
• Applicant: Custom Sign Center, Inc.; Owner: Rini Realty Company
• Property zoned B-3 Highway Commercial District

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items including call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and reports from liaisons and staff. No old or new business is listed, so the meeting is expected to be procedural, with updates on finances, park projects, and recreation programs.

• Financial report: Trust Fund revenue $45,050.64, unencumbered balance $297,412.57; Improvement Fund revenue $1,881.70, balance $222,678.90
• Director's report: $66,187.00 contract with GCS Electric for new electrical and LED lights at South Central Park
• Recreation programs: ASL class, CPR classes, Hummingbirds Soccer, Girls Fall Flag Football, Lacrosse Skills Series, Mile Mates 5K program
• Council liaison report: University Hospital Urgent Care opened, income tax issue on November ballot

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals. The director reported that bids for the Root Road Park Improvement Project will be opened on September 25, with an engineer's estimate of $817,800.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from August 25, 2025, and to consider approving an updated Fire Chief Promotional Examination Assessment Center. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of updated Fire Chief Promotional Examination Assessment Center
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from August 25, 2025

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission held a regular meeting on September 22, 2025, and approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. The commission then voted unanimously to enter executive session to consider the promotion of a public employee or official, as requested by Mayor Kevin Corcoran. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss promotion of a public employee or official (3-0)

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will review and vote on several ordinances, including updates to zoning regulations for automobile service stations, amendments to the contractor registration process, and a contract for the rehabilitation of Taylor Parkway. The meeting will also include first readings of new ordinances and updates from administrators.

• PZ2025-0366: Approval of Panda Express drive-thru at 32429 Cook Rd (zoning B-3)
• PPZ2025-0372: Approval of White Rose Ballet Academy as an Indoor Fitness and Training Facility at 6287 Lear Nagle Rd (zoning I-2)
• O 2025-128: Authorization to advertise bids for Taylor Parkway rehabilitation
• O 2025-129: Contract addendum with Tri-R Property Management for landscaping services
• O 2025-127: Amendment to Chapter 1446 Registration of Contractors in the Building and Housing Code

The North Ridgeville City Council approved three ordinances with emergency clauses: authorizing bids for the Taylor Parkway rehabilitation project, a contract addendum with Tri-R Property Management for cemetery landscaping, and an amendment to deer hunting by longbow or crossbow regulations. The council also approved Planning Commission recommendations for a new Panda Express drive-through restaurant and the White Rose Ballet Academy as a similar use, and granted the Planning Commission an extension to review a zoning code amendment for gas stations.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-128 authorizing Taylor Parkway rehabilitation bids with emergency clause (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-129 authorizing Tri-R Property Management landscaping contract addendum with emergency clause (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-121 amending deer hunting by longbow/crossbow regulations with emergency clause (6-0)
• Approved Planning Commission approval of Panda Express drive-through at 32429 Cook Rd (6-0)
• Approved Planning Commission approval of White Rose Ballet Academy as similar use at 6287 Lear Nagle Rd (6-0)
• Granted Planning Commission 60-day extension to review Ordinance 2025-110 on gas station zoning (6-0)

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will review and potentially approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss a proposed ordinance to amend the city's deer hunting regulations regarding longbow or crossbow use. The ordinance was introduced by the mayor and is at its first reading.

• Ordinance 2025-121 amending N.R.C.O. Section 618.16.1 on deer hunting by longbow or crossbow
• Approval of Safety Committee minutes from September 9, 2024

The Safety Committee voted 2-0 to send Ordinance 2025-121, which would amend deer hunting regulations to replace mailed notifications with an online map, back to City Council for further consideration. The change aims to reduce administrative burden and costs, but the committee discussed concerns about removing individual notifications for adjacent landowners. No final decision was made; the ordinance will be considered by the full Council, with the earliest possible adoption in October 2025.

• Moved to send Ordinance 2025-121 to City Council (2-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 Safety Committee meeting

Committee of the Whole

The North Ridgeville Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss old and new business. The main item is an ordinance to designate the North Ridgeville Community Improvement Corporation as a city agency under Ohio law, which would allow the city to enter into an agreement for industrial, commercial, distribution, research, and development projects. The council will also receive a presentation on Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

• Ordinance 2025-104: Designating North Ridgeville Community Improvement Corporation as city agency under ORC 1724.10
• Authorizing execution of Agreement and Plan for Industrial, Commercial, Distribution, Research and Development
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) presentation

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will consider several administrative approvals, new business items including a proposed Panda Express drive-thru restaurant and a ballet academy use determination, a zoning code amendment for automobile service stations, and a street name change for Ridgeville Farms Senior Housing.

• Panda Express drive-thru restaurant at 32429 Cook Rd
• White Rose Ballet Academy similar use determination at 6287 Lear Nagle Rd, Unit 4
• Zoning code amendment for automobile service stations and gasoline stations (O 2025-110)
• Street name change for Ridgeville Farms Senior Housing at 7691 Avon Belden Rd
• Administrative approvals for Wendy's exterior alterations and multiple zoning compliance certificates

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission approved a new Panda Express drive-through restaurant at 32429 Cook Rd, with conditions requiring lot consolidation, sidewalk coordination, and resolution of an easement issue affecting adjacent truck access. The Commission also approved a similar use determination for an Indoor Fitness and Training Facility, allowing a ballet studio in the I-2 district, and requested an extension from Council to review proposed gas station zoning changes.

• Approved Panda Express drive-thru restaurant (4-0) with conditions: lot consolidation, sidewalk coordination, and easement coordination
• Approved similar use determination for Indoor Fitness and Training Facility (4-0), enabling White Rose Ballet Academy
• Requested Council to extend review period for gas station zoning ordinance (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting as submitted
• Noted 10 administrative approvals for zoning compliance and exterior alterations

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 2, 2025, with several first readings of ordinances, including changes to deer hunting regulations, authorization for a custodial services contract, an appropriation amendment, and an amendment to the water meter service charge. The council will also receive committee reports on ordinances 2025-110 and 2025-115, and hear administrative reports including the July 2025 financial report and police/fire/parks reports.

• Ordinance 2025-121: Amends deer hunting by longbow or crossbow regulations
• Ordinance 2025-122: Authorizes 12-month custodial services contract with renewal options
• Ordinance 2025-123: Amends 2025 appropriations
• Ordinance 2025-125: Amends water meter service charge
• Committee reports on ordinances 2025-110 and 2025-115

The Council approved Ordinance 2025-123, a budget amendment with an emergency clause, and Resolution 2025-124, authorizing then-and-now certificates for the dump truck purchase, both by 6-0 votes. It also accepted committee reports for ordinances 2025-110 and 2025-115, and introduced several ordinances for first reading, including a deer hunting amendment and a zoning code update contract.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-123 (budget amendment) with emergency clause (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-124 (then-and-now certificates for dump truck) with emergency clause (6-0)
• Accepted Building and Lands Committee Report for Ordinance 2025-110 (6-0)
• Accepted Building and Lands Committee Report for Ordinance 2025-115 (6-0)
• Suspended bylaws to add Ordinance 2025-126 to agenda (6-0)
• Referred Ordinance 2025-121 (deer hunting) to Safety Committee
• Moved Ordinance 2025-122 (custodial services) to second reading
• Moved Ordinance 2025-125 (water meter service charge) to second reading

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hear an appeal regarding a zoning administrator’s decision that a proposed sign at Center Ridge Dental is a roof sign. The property is zoned B-3 Highway Commercial District. No other substantive items are listed for action or discussion.

• PPZ2025-0374: Appeal of zoning administrator’s sign ruling for Center Ridge Dental, 33650 Center Ridge Rd

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals voted 4-0 to reverse the zoning administrator's determination that a proposed sign for Center Ridge Dental at 33650 Center Ridge Rd was a prohibited roof sign. The reversal allows the applicant to proceed without a variance, as the Board found the ordinance language on 'roof line' was ambiguous and did not clearly prohibit the sign. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Reversed determination that proposed sign was a prohibited roof sign (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 24, 2025 as submitted

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 27, 2025, at the North Ridgeville Senior Center. The agenda includes approval of minutes, liaison reports, financial updates, and reports from the director and other staff. No new or old business is listed, so the meeting is expected to be routine.

• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2025 meeting
• Financial report: Trust Fund revenue $54,967.44, unencumbered balance $310,382.78; Improvement Fund revenue $2,018.38, balance $220,797.20
• Frontier Park Pedestrian Bridge bid opening: 3 bidders, project to be awarded to Herk Excavating
• Security cameras being installed in all city parks
• Recreation programs: Jr. Browns Flag Football (135 kids), Jr. Ranger Football (151 kids), cheer programs (150 total), adult tennis lessons

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting was largely procedural, with unanimous approval of the agenda and the July 27, 2025 minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from liaisons and staff, including updates on a new urgent care facility, school construction, and park projects.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 27, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to handle routine personnel matters, including electing officers, approving minutes, and receiving reports on recent police appointments and promotions. The commission will take action on recertifying several police eligibility lists and approving updates to the Fire Chief Promotional Examination and Assessment Center. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Election of Chairman, Co-Chairman, and Secretary
• Recertify 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List due to appointment
• Recertify 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Top 10 Entrance Eligibility List due to appointment
• Recertify 2025-2027 Police Promotional Lieutenant Examination Eligibility List due to promotion
• Approval of updated Fire Chief Promotional Written Examination and Assessment Center

Building and Lands Committee

The North Ridgeville Buildings and Lands Committee will consider two ordinances: one updating zoning regulations for automobile service stations and gasoline stations, and another amending the city's Fair Housing chapter. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-110: Amends zoning code sections 1268.02, 1270.02, and 1272.04 for auto service and gasoline stations
• Ordinance 2025-115: Amends Chapter 628 Fair Housing of the General Offenses Code
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2024 meeting

The Building and Lands Committee voted 3-0 to send Ordinance 2025-115, which updates the city's fair housing code and eliminates the Fair Housing Board, to City Council as submitted. The committee also voted 3-0 to send Ordinance 2025-110, which would limit gas stations, back to Council, but only after the Planning Commission reviews it and a public hearing is held. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sending Ordinance 2025-115 (fair housing update) to City Council as submitted (3-0)
• Approved sending Ordinance 2025-110 (gas station zoning limits) to City Council after Planning Commission review and public hearing (3-0)

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is meeting to consider several items, including resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include authorizing an application for state funding for the Mills Road rehabilitation project, amending the 2025 appropriations, and increasing funds for drainage improvements near SR 83. The council will also vote on accepting streets in Waterbury Subdivision No. 9.

• Resolution R 2025-118: Authorizes application to Ohio Public Works Commission for Mills Road rehabilitation, with local match funding.
• Ordinance O 2025-119: Amends 2025 appropriations ordinance.
• Ordinance O 2025-120: Increases construction funds for Drees Company drainage improvements south of Crossings at French Creek.
• Ordinance O 2025-111: Accepts streets in Waterbury Subdivision No. 9 for public dedication.
• June 2025 Financial Report and July 2025 Water Distribution and EPA Report to be presented.

City Council approved three emergency measures: a resolution to apply for OPWC funding for Mills Road resurfacing, an appropriation amendment for various capital improvements, and an ordinance increasing funding for drainage improvements near SR 83. All passed with unanimous votes except the drainage ordinance, which passed 6-1. Council also adopted an ordinance accepting streets in Waterbury Subdivision No. 9.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-118 authorizing OPWC application for Mills Road resurfacing (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-119 amending 2025 appropriations for capital improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-120 increasing drainage construction funding by $30,000 (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-111 accepting Waterbury Subdivision No. 9 streets (7-0)

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, has been cancelled by order of Chairman James Smolik. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled for August 12, 2025

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, was cancelled by order of Chairman James Smolik. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 4, 2025, with several ordinances up for first or second reading. The most consequential item is a proposed 0.75% income tax increase, which would go before voters in an election if approved. Other items include amending the fair housing code, purchasing a dump truck, and selling city property.

• Second reading of ordinance to place 0.75% income tax increase on ballot (O 2025-113, R 2025-113, O 2025-114)
• First reading of ordinance to amend fair housing code (O 2025-115)
• First reading of ordinance to purchase dump truck with plow, not to exceed $250,000 (O 2025-116)
• First reading of ordinance to sell city personal property (O 2025-117)
• Second reading of ordinance to accept streets in Waterbury Subdivision No. 9 (O 2025-111)

City Council voted 5-2 to place a 0.75% income tax increase (from 1% to 1.75%) on the November 4, 2025 ballot, with an emergency clause to meet the August 6 Board of Elections deadline. The ordinance enacting the tax (2025-114) was postponed until after the election. Council also approved the purchase of a dump truck and the sale of a trailer, both with emergency clauses.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-113 to place 0.75% income tax increase on November ballot (5-2, Swenk and Shaffer opposed)
• Postponed Ordinance 2025-114 (income tax increase enactment) until December 1, 2025 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-116 authorizing purchase of single-axle dump truck up to $250,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-117 approving sale of city personal property (trailer) (7-0)
• Referred Ordinance 2025-115 (Fair Housing amendment) to Building and Lands Committee
• Moved Ordinance 2025-111 (Waterbury Subdivision No. 9 street acceptance) to third reading

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and consider Ordinance 2025-104, which would designate the North Ridgeville Community Improvement Corporation as a city agency under Ohio law and authorize an agreement for industrial, commercial, distribution, research, and development. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Ordinance 2025-104: Designates North Ridgeville Community Improvement Corporation as city agency under ORC 1724.10
• Authorizes execution of an Agreement and Plan for Industrial, Commercial, Distribution, Research and Development

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from June 23, 2025. The main substantive item is reviewing agencies and costs for the Fire Chief Promotional Examination, followed by a review of the calendar of events.

• Approval of June 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of agencies and costs for Fire Chief Promotional Examination
• Review of calendar of events

The Civil Service Commission approved the use of NTN semi-custom for the written portion and OFCA Situational Assessment Center for the assessment portion of the 2026 Fire Chief Promotional Examination. They also approved the calendar of events for the exam. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved NTN semi-custom for Fire Chief Promotional Written Examination (3-0)
• Approved OFCA Situational Assessment Center for Fire Chief Promotional Examination (3-0)
• Approved Calendar of Events for 2026 Fire Chief Promotional Examination (3-0)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a garage addition exceeding lot coverage limits, a privacy fence exceeding height and opacity limits on a corner lot, and multiple variances for high school site lighting exceeding height and illumination limits. The board will also approve minutes from the June 26 meeting and receive reports.

• Variance for 37 sq ft excessive lot coverage at 5169 Lear Nagle Rd (RS-2 district)
• Variance for 6-ft privacy fence (code max 4-ft, 50% open) at 6651 Nicoll Dr (R-1 district)
• Variance for 32.5-ft light poles (code max 16 ft) at North Ridgeville High School, 34610 Bainbridge Rd
• Variance for parking lot illumination up to 2.94 fc (code max 2.0 fc)
• Variance for building entrance illumination at 7.09 fc (code max 5.0 fc)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is holding its regular meeting with reports from liaisons, financial updates, and department heads. Key items include the upcoming bid opening for the Frontier Park Pedestrian Bridge project and the finalization of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan RFP. The agenda is largely procedural, with no old or new business listed.

• Bid opening for Frontier Park Pedestrian Bridge project on July 14 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan RFP budgeted at $149,000
• Trust Fund revenue in May: $37,271.51; unencumbered balance: $304,613.95
• Park and Recreation Improvement Fund revenue in May: $2,278.36; balance: $218,778.82
• Groundbreaking for new High School on August 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

The Board of Drainage and Flood Control is holding its regular meeting to review updates on ongoing flood control projects and discuss new business, including stormwater ordinance changes and infrastructure replacements. The agenda includes project updates on Mills Creek, Fortune Ditch, and several bridge and culvert replacements, as well as new items like a storm sewer extension and a bridge replacement on SR 20.

• Mills Creek Flood Control Basin Project Update
• Storm Sewer Replacement/Extension South of Crossing at French Creek on SR 83
• Bridge Replacement over Mills Creek on Center Ridge (SR 20)
• Stormwater Ordinance Updates
• Chestnut Road Bridge Replacement Update

The Board of Drainage and Flood Control approved the minutes of the April 22, 2025 meeting (7-0). No formal decisions were made on new projects; the meeting consisted of status updates on ongoing drainage and flood control projects, including the Cypress Avenue culvert, Fortune Ditch, Chestnut Road Bridge, and Maddock Road Culvert. The board also discussed upcoming stormwater ordinance changes to be sent to City Council.

• Approved minutes of April 22, 2025 (7-0)
• Heard update: Cypress Avenue culvert added to road project; Bramhall Engineering proposal under review
• Heard update: Fortune Ditch design complete, awaiting court ruling on property access
• Heard update: Chestnut Road Bridge replacement complete
• Heard update: Maddock Road Culvert punch list items being addressed by contractor
• Heard update: Design for three-sided culvert replacement awarded to K.E. McCartney Engineers; bids expected early 2026
• Heard update: Stormwater ordinance updates planned, including BMP maintenance requirements and increased penalties for illicit discharges

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will review and vote on several ordinances at this meeting, including a proposed 0.75% income tax increase starting in 2026, updates to zoning regulations for gas stations, and street dedications for multiple subdivisions. The council will also discuss administrative reports and committee updates.

• Vote on O 2025-114: 0.75% income tax increase starting Jan 1, 2026
• Vote on O 2025-110: Zoning updates for automobile service stations
• Vote on O 2025-111: Dedicate Waterbury Subdivision No. 9 streets for public use
• First reading of O 2025-108: 2025 city budget appropriations
• Vote on R 2025-109: Payment of purchase orders

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will review and potentially amend an ordinance that changes collection rate discounts and waivers for garbage and refuse services. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting.

• Ordinance 2025-100 amending Section 1060.07 on collection rate discounts and waivers
• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2024

The Utilities Committee discussed Ordinance 2024-100, which would change the senior garbage discount from a $2 credit (including a homestead exemption) to a $4 credit for seniors aged 62 and older, eliminating the homestead requirement. Finance Director April Wilkerson projected the change would cost $133,968 annually and lead to fund deficits in 2029 and 2030, potentially requiring rate increases for all customers. After concerns about insufficient data and the financial impact, the committee voted 3-0 to table the ordinance until further calculations are obtained. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled Ordinance 2024-100 (senior garbage discount change) for further review (3-0)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2024, as presented

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the general finances of the city. The agenda contains only this single item, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Review of general city finances

The Finance Committee met to review the city's financial outlook, hearing that deficits are projected starting in 2026-2027 and that the fund balance could turn negative by 2031. No formal votes were taken, but the committee discussed a proposed income tax increase from 1% to 1.75% with a credit increase, estimated to generate $6.3 million annually. The proposal is expected to be presented to Council on July 21 and voted on by August 4 to meet the Board of Elections deadline for the November ballot.

• No formal votes taken; discussion only on financial outlook and tax proposal
• Proposed income tax increase from 1% to 1.75% with credit increase from 0.1% to 1% (discussed, not voted)
• Targeted Council vote by August 4 to meet Board of Elections deadline (discussed)
• City to conduct public education campaign on tax proposal (discussed)

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025, has been cancelled by order of Chairman James Smolik. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled for July 8, 2025

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025, was cancelled by order of Chairman James Smolik. No substantive decisions were made or discussed.

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 7, 2025, with several ordinances up for first, second, or third reading. Key items include a new ordinance to control illicit discharges and illegal connections, a $170,000 contract for traffic paint striping, and a $283,500 contract renewal for wastewater billing meters. The council will also consider designating the Community Improvement Corporation as a city agency, approving the 2026 tax budget, and accepting streets from multiple subdivisions. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Ordinance 2025-101: New Chapter 1041 Illicit Discharge and Illegal Connection Control
• Ordinance 2025-102: Contract for 2025 Traffic Paint Striping, not to exceed $170,000
• Ordinance 2025-103: Renew contract with Hach/McCrometer for French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant billing meters, not to exceed $283,500
• Ordinance 2025-104: Designate North Ridgeville Community Improvement Corporation as city agency under ORC 1724.10
• Ordinance 2025-106: Approve 2026 tax budget for submission to Lorain County Auditor

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a detached garage setback and size variance, a fence height and opacity variance, and a home addition setback variance. The board will also approve minutes from the May 22 meeting and receive a planning commission report.

• PPZ2025-0344: 1-ft side setback variance and 44-sq-ft area variance for detached garage at 5884 Rosebelle Ave
• PPZ2025-0358: 2-ft height and 100% opacity variance for 6-ft privacy fence at 9095 Nash Ln
• PPZ2025-0359: 8.35-ft setback variance for home addition at 36588 Barkhurst Mill Dr
• Approval of May 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved three variance requests. A detached garage variance at 5884 Rosebelle Ave was approved with conditions tied to the current structure. A fence variance at 9095 Nash Ln was approved. A home addition variance at 36588 Barkhurst Mill Dr was approved 3-1. The board also approved minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 1-foot side setback variance for detached garage at 5884 Rosebelle Ave (4-0), conditional on current structure
• Approved 44-square-foot area variance for garage at 5884 Rosebelle Ave (4-0), conditional on current structure
• Approved 2-foot height and 100% opacity variance for fence at 9095 Nash Ln (4-0)
• Approved 8.35-foot setback variance for home addition at 36588 Barkhurst Mill Dr (3-1, Toth dissenting)
• Approved minutes of May 22, 2025 regular meeting as submitted

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda finalization, and approval of minutes. The bulk of the meeting consists of reports from council and school board liaisons, the financial report, and updates from the Parks & Recreation Director, Recreation Services Administrator, and Grounds Maintenance. No old or new business is listed, indicating a primarily informational session.

• Financial report: Trust Fund revenue $65,825.11, unencumbered balance $308,044.16; Improvement Fund revenue $5,364.62, balance $216,500.46; expenses $37,702.77 (Trust) and $36,060.66 (General)
• Frontier Park field drainage project underway by Ag Design, expected 2-3 weeks
• Waterline replacement at South Central Park by KMU, total project cost $70,790.00
• Summer programs: Safetyville (193 registrants), Touch-A-Truck June 7, Summer Concert Series starts June 8
• Grounds maintenance: tree trimming, field leveling at Shady Drive Complex, water fountain installation pending

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 25, 2025 meeting, both by unanimous votes. No old or new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after reports from liaisons and staff.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive oaths of office for two firefighters, and take action on certifying or re-certifying several eligibility lists for firefighter/paramedic and police lieutenant positions. The commission will also certify payroll as required by its rules.

• Approve minutes of May 29, 2025 meeting
• Received Oath of Office for Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Hauer (May 27, 2025)
• Received Oath of Office for Firefighter/Paramedic Jack Walter (May 27, 2025)
• Re-certify 2025-2027 Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Entrance Eligibility List and Top 10 list
• Certify 2025-2027 Police Lieutenant Promotional Examination List and Top 3 Eligibility List

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold a public hearing and third reading on a rezoning of two parcels on Lorain Road from industrial to residential, and will take first readings on several ordinances including street dedications, a lease agreement, and a garbage collection rate change. The council will also receive reports from the Planning Commission, including approval of a new high school and a master tree plan.

• Rezoning of 35544 & 35600 Lorain Rd from I-2 to R-1 (O 2025-79)
• New North Ridgeville High School at 34610 Bainbridge Rd (Planning Commission approval)
• Lease agreement with All Around Door, Inc. for 4,000 sq ft at 7059 Avon Belden Road (O 2025-95)
• Amending garbage collection rate discounts (O 2025-100)
• Accepting streets in six subdivisions (O 2025-88 through 93)

The Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including the 2025 appropriations amendment (O 2025-97), a property sale (O 2025-94), a lease agreement with All Around Door, Inc. (O 2025-95), a CHIP partnership with Lorain County (O 2025-96), and a resolution for then-and-now certificates (R 2025-98). It also adopted the rezoning for Harvest Ridge Church (O 2025-79) and created two new city positions (O 2025-81). The Finance Director reported that House Bill 335 could cost the city $3.6 million in 2026, but no action was taken on it.

• Adopted O 2025-97 amending 2025 appropriations (6-0)
• Adopted O 2025-94 approving sale of personal property (6-0)
• Adopted O 2025-95 authorizing lease with All Around Door, Inc. (6-0)
• Adopted O 2025-96 authorizing CHIP partnership with Lorain County (6-0)
• Adopted R 2025-98 authorizing then-and-now certificates (6-0)
• Adopted O 2025-79 rezoning Harvest Ridge Church parcels to R-1 (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted O 2025-81 creating Human Resource Coordinator and Administrative Law Clerk positions (6-0)
• Approved Master Tree Plan (6-0)

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance 2025-79, which would rezone two parcels on Lorain Road from I-2 Light Industrial District to R-1 Residence District. The parcels are located at 35544 Lorain Road and 35600 Lorain Road. The ordinance has had two readings and was reviewed by the Planning Commission.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-79 to rezone 35544 Lorain Road (Parcel 07-00-024-101-101) from I-2 to R-1
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-79 to rezone portion of 35600 Lorain Road (Parcel 07-00-024-101-109) from I-2 to R-1
• Ordinance introduced by Mayor Corcoran; first reading 05-19-2025, second reading 06-02-2025
• Planning Commission review held on 06-10-2025

The City Council held a public hearing on June 16, 2025, to consider Ordinance 2025-79, which would rezone two parcels on Lorain Road from I-2 Light Industrial to R-1 Residence. No public comments or council discussion occurred, and no vote was taken. The hearing was adjourned after two minutes.

• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2025-79 (rezoning 35544 and 35600 Lorain Road from I-2 to R-1) — no action taken

Records Commission

The North Ridgeville Records Commission will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss records retention schedules for the Office for Older Adults and Mayor's Court. They will also discuss a proposed public records policy charging $75.00 per hour for video records preparation, review, and redaction, in line with Am. Sub. House Bill No. 315.

• Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Records retention schedule for Office for Older Adults (RC-2)
• Records retention schedule for Mayor's Court (RC-2)
• Discussion of $75.00 per hour fee for video records under Am. Sub. House Bill No. 315

The Records Commission approved adding a $75.00 per hour fee for preparation, review, redaction, and associated costs of video records to the Public Records Policy, with retroactive effect starting April 3, 2025, in accordance with Am. Sub. House Bill No. 315. The commission also approved the Office for Older Adults' records schedule (RC-2) and tabled the Mayor's Court RC-2 due to discrepancies. Minutes from December 16, 2024, were approved.

• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved RC-2 for Office for Older Adults, adding schedules for Lockboxes and Room Rental Agreements (4-0)
• Tabled RC-2 for Mayor's Court due to schedule number discrepancies (4-0)
• Approved adding $75/hour fee for video records to Public Records Policy (4-0)
• Amended motion to make fee retroactive to April 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved final motion for $75/hour video records fee with retroactive effect (4-0)

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will review two rezoning requests and a high school construction project. They will consider rezoning parcels on Lorain Road from industrial to residential for Harvest Ridge Church, and a proposal to build a new high school and demolish the old one on Bainbridge Road. The meeting also includes approval of zoning certificates for a dental office and a restaurant, and discussion of the Master Tree Plan.

• Rezoning of 35544 and part of 35600 Lorain Rd from I-2 to R-1 for Harvest Ridge Church
• New high school construction and demolition of old high school at 34610 Bainbridge Rd
• Zoning certificate for dental office at 33650 Center Ridge Rd
• Zoning certificate for Tavo's Tacos restaurant at 33137 Center Ridge Rd
• Master Tree Plan discussion

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will meet to conduct a first reading on a resolution regarding a tax agreement. The council will vote on whether to terminate the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement agreement with Isomer Group, Inc.

• R 2025-62: Termination of CRA tax abatement for Isomer Group, Inc.

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will meet on June 2, 2025, to discuss several new ordinances, including a 180-day moratorium on new smoke shop permits. Council will also consider drainage improvements for the SR 83 Right-Of-Way and a rezoning request for properties on Lorain Road.

• Ordinance 2025-84: 180-day moratorium on smoke shop permits
• Ordinance 2025-83: Drainage improvements agreement with Drees Company for SR 83
• Ordinance 2025-79: Rezoning 35544 and 35600 Lorain Road from I-2 to R-1
• Ordinance 2025-81: Creating Human Resource Coordinator and Administrative Law Clerk positions
• Public Hearing scheduled for June 16, 2025, regarding rezoning

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 29, 2025, to approve past minutes, review departmental reports including new police oaths, and act on eligibility lists and payroll certification. The agenda includes re-certifying the 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List and Top 10 Entrance Eligibility List.

• Review Oath of Office for Patrol Officer David Belt
• Review Oath of Office for Patrol Officer Spencer Collins
• Review Oath of Office for Patrol Officer Nathan Herbster
• Police Lieutenant Promotional Examination Update
• Re-certify the 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List and Top 10 List

The Civil Service Commission approved the April 28, 2025 minutes, re-certified the 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List and the Top 10 list, and certified the Civil Service Payroll, all by unanimous voice votes (2-0). The commission also received oaths of office for three new patrol officers and was updated on the police lieutenant promotional exam.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Re-certified 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List (2-0)
• Re-certified 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Top 10 Entrance Eligibility List (2-0)
• Certified Civil Service Payroll (2-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review departmental reports and address old and new business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including reports from the Parks & Recreation Director, recreation services, and grounds maintenance.

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting was largely procedural. Andrew McDowell was sworn in by Mayor Kevin Corcoran. The commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting, both by a 4-0 vote. No substantive decisions were made; reports were given on finances, park projects, and recreation programs.

• Swore in Andrew McDowell as a commission member
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will meet to discuss one public hearing regarding a variance request for an outbuilding at 6149 Dorow Dr. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and the approval of minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting.

• Public Hearing PPZ2025-0342: Request by Kevin Callahan at 6149 Dorow Dr. for a 3 ft. 9 in. side setback variance and a 3 ft. 6 in. rear setback variance for an outbuilding in an R-1 Residence District.

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals denied Kevin Callahan's request for two variances to place an 8x10 shed closer to property lines than the 5-foot code requires. The denial was based on lack of practical difficulty and concerns about permanence and maintenance. The board also approved minutes and received reports on Planning Commission actions.

• Denied variance for 3 ft 9 in side setback for outbuilding at 6149 Dorow Dr
• Denied variance for 3 ft 6 in rear setback for outbuilding at 6149 Dorow Dr
• Approved minutes of April 24, 2025 regular meeting as submitted

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will decide on rezoning two parcels on Lorain Road from light industrial to residential and approve a new liquor permit for Lone Tree Tavern. The meeting includes first readings of ordinances and resolutions, second readings of a tax abatement termination, and updates from administrators and committees.

• Rezone 35544 and 35600 Lorain Road from I-2 to R-1 (O 2025-79)
• New liquor permit for Lone Tree Tavern LLC at 33009 Lorain Road, Unit B & Patio
• Terminate CRA tax abatement with Isomer Group, Inc. (R 2025-62)
• Amend 2025 budget ordinance (O 2025-80)
• Create HR Coordinator and Administrative Law Clerk positions (O 2025-81)

City Council approved the Planning Commission's approval for a new Circle K gas station and retail store at 34273 Lorain Road, despite public opposition over traffic, safety, and property values. The vote was 5-2, with Councilmembers Swenk and Shaffer dissenting. Council also approved the 2025 appropriations amendment, a resolution for a traffic roundabout, and appointed Andy McDowell to the Park and Recreation Commission.

• Approved Circle K gas station and retail store at 34273 Lorain Rd (5-2)
• Approved 2025 appropriations amendment (Ordinance 2025-80) with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-78 for traffic roundabout parcel appropriation with emergency clause (7-0)
• Approved Planning Commission's approval for Victory Park lighting plan (7-0)
• Approved Hampton Place Subdivision Phase 8 final development plan (6-1)
• Appointed Andy McDowell to Park and Recreation Commission (7-0)
• Approved not requesting a hearing for Lone Tree Tavern liquor permit (7-0)
• Referred rezoning of 35544 and 35600 Lorain Rd to Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve four administrative zoning compliance requests for new businesses and review two development proposals: a lighting plan for Victory Park and final approval for the Hampton Place Subdivision Phase 8. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and correspondence.

• Administrative approval of zoning compliance for The Dog Wizard (dog training/day care) at 34960 Center Ridge Rd
• Administrative approval of zoning compliance for Halo Smoke (smoke shop) at 33117 Center Ridge Rd
• Administrative approval of zoning compliance for Hennessey Lawn & Landscape LLC at 36466 Sugar Ridge Rd
• Approval of lighting plan for Victory Park sports park at 7777 Victory Lane
• Final development plan approval for Hampton Place Subdivision Phase 8 at 23550 Center Ridge Rd, #101

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include first readings for engineering contracts for the Sugar Ridge Road and Bender Road Roundabout Project ($190,000) and the Sugar Ridge Road Rehabilitation Project ($150,000), as well as a resolution to terminate a CRA tax abatement agreement with Isomer Group, Inc. The council will also hold second and third readings on previously introduced items, including a noise ordinance suspension for school construction and a concrete pavement replacement contract.

• Resolution R 2025-62 terminating CRA tax abatement agreement with Isomer Group, Inc.
• Ordinance O 2025-71 authorizing engineering services for Sugar Ridge Road and Bender Road Roundabout Project, not to exceed $190,000
• Ordinance O 2025-72 authorizing engineering services for Sugar Ridge Road Rehabilitation Project, not to exceed $150,000
• Ordinance O 2025-65 suspending noise ordinance for Hammond Construction for school transportation/maintenance facility and new high school
• Ordinance O 2025-63 authorizing bids for full depth concrete pavement replacement

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review personnel changes and recertify several police eligibility lists due to withdrawals and a promotion. The commission will also certify payroll and set the calendar for a police lieutenant promotional exam. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions.

• Recertify 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List after four withdrawals
• Recertify 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Top 10 Entrance Eligibility List
• Recertify 2024-2026 Police Promotional Sergeant Eligibility List and Top 3 list after promotion of Ian Wilkshire
• Certification of payroll per Rule I, Section 3
• Police Lieutenant Promotional Examination Calendar of Events

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission unanimously approved re-certifying the 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List and its Top 10 list, as well as the 2024-2026 Police Promotional Sergeant Eligibility List and its Top 3 list, all by 3-0 votes. The commission also certified the Civil Service Payroll and approved the Police Lieutenant Promotional Exam calendar, moving the assessment to June 16. The next regular meeting was rescheduled to between May 27-30.

• Approved re-certification of 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved re-certification of 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Top 10 Entrance Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved re-certification of 2024-2026 Police Promotional Sergeant Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved re-certification of 2024-2026 Top 3 Police Promotional Sergeant Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved certification of Civil Service Payroll (3-0)
• Approved Police Lieutenant Promotional Exam calendar with assessment moved to June 16 (3-0)

General

The North Ridgeville Community Improvement Corporation Board of Directors is holding an organizational meeting to establish its structure. The board will consider adopting articles of incorporation, a code of regulations, and a conflict of interest policy, as well as appoint a city official director and elect officers. They will also discuss a draft agreement and plan for industrial, commercial, distribution, research, and development projects.

• Adoption of Articles of Incorporation
• Adoption of Code of Regulations
• Appointment of City Official Director
• Election of Officers
• Resolution adopting Conflict of Interest Policy

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on five variance requests, including a sign package for UH Urgent Care and several outbuilding, fence, and sign variances. The board will also approve minutes from the March 27 meeting and receive a planning commission report.

• UH Urgent Care sign package: 126.88 sq ft building sign variance and second monument sign variance, 34548 Center Ridge Rd
• James & Deborah Koestler: 2-ft side setback variance for pole barn, 37079 Center Ridge Rd
• Kevin Callahan: 3 ft 9 in side and 3 ft 6 in rear setback variances for outbuilding, 6149 Dorow Dr
• Joseph Neroni: 1-ft height variance for front-yard fence on corner lot, 37387 West Fenwick Dr
• St. Peter Catholic Church: 20% variance for changeable copy on monument sign, 35777 Center Ridge Rd

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved two sign variances for UH Urgent Care at 34548 Center Ridge Rd, allowing extra building signage and a second monument sign, both conditioned to expire if the use changes. The Board also approved a setback variance for a new outbuilding at 37079 Center Ridge Rd, tabled a shed variance for 6149 Dorow Dr, approved a fence height variance at 37387 West Fenwick Dr, and approved a changeable copy variance for St. Peter Catholic Church's sign. All votes were unanimous 3-0.

• Approved 126.88 sq ft building sign variance for UH Urgent Care, tied to current use (3-0)
• Approved second monument sign variance for UH Urgent Care, tied to current use (3-0)
• Approved 2-ft side setback variance for outbuilding at 37079 Center Ridge Rd (3-0)
• Tabled shed setback variance at 6149 Dorow Dr until next meeting (3-0)
• Approved 1-ft fence height variance at 37387 West Fenwick Dr (3-0)
• Approved 20% changeable copy variance for St. Peter Catholic Church sign (3-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will convene April 23 at the North Ridgeville Senior Center to receive liaison, financial, and departmental reports. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda, and no decisions are scheduled.

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. The new playground at South Central Park is complete, with a ribbon cutting scheduled for May 1. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

The North Ridgeville Board of Drainage and Flood Control is holding its regular meeting to elect officers, approve prior minutes, and review updates on several flood-control and drainage projects. Old business includes updates on the Mills Creek Flood Control Basin, Fortune Ditch, Chestnut Road Bridge, Maddock Road Culvert, SR 83 culvert over Phelon Ditch, and Sugar Ridge Road Bridge. New business covers a Service Department review of ditch maintenance, a storm sewer replacement/extensions south of the crossing at French Creek on SR 83, and a bridge replacement over Mills Creek on Center Ridge (SR 20).

• Mills Creek Flood Control Basin Project update
• Chestnut Road Bridge Replacement update
• Storm Sewer Replacement/Extension South of Crossing at French Creek on SR 83
• Bridge Replacement over Mills Creek on Center Ridge (SR 20)
• Service Department Review of Ditch Maintenance

The Board of Drainage and Flood Control held a regular meeting with no substantive policy decisions. It unanimously appointed Joe Reitz as Chairperson and Mr. Ford as Vice Chairperson, and approved the October 22, 2024 minutes. Members received updates on the Mills Creek flood control project, Chestnut Road bridge replacement, and new water level monitors in French Creek, but took no formal action on these items.

• Appointed Joe Reitz as Board Chairperson (10-0)
• Appointed Mr. Ford as Vice Chairperson (10-0)
• Approved minutes of October 22, 2024 (10-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold its regular meeting on April 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Two ordinances are up for first reading: one to replace existing tree-related regulations with updated rules, and another to temporarily suspend noise restrictions for a school construction project.

• Ordinance 2025-50 replaces Chapter 1030 Street Trees and repeals Chapter 1032 Master Tree Plan
• Ordinance 2025-65 suspends Noise Ordinance No. 634.01(c)(7) for Hammond Construction’s school facility projects

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to send Ordinance 2025-50 (tree regulations) back to City Council with an amendment removing the $80 permit fee. They also voted unanimously to send Ordinance 2025-65 (noise waiver for school construction) back with an amendment changing 'Hammond Construction' to 'general contractor'. Both items will be reconsidered by the full Council.

• Sent Ordinance 2025-50 (tree code) back to Council with amendment removing $80 fee (7-0)
• Sent Ordinance 2025-65 (noise waiver) back to Council with amendment changing contractor name to 'general contractor' (7-0)

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will review Planning Commission actions on two restaurant proposals, including a denied Panda Express drive-through and an approved restaurant/lounge. The council will also consider first readings on resolutions for CDBG waterline funding and an ODOT grant, plus several ordinances on second and third readings.

• Planning Commission approved restaurant/lounge at 39462 Center Ridge Rd with conditions
• Planning Commission denied Panda Express drive-through at 32429 Cook Rd
• First reading: CDBG funding for Aurensen, Noll and Behm Road Waterline Replacement
• First reading: ODOT grant for Taylor Parkway Resurfacing Project
• Third readings: crack seal project, roadway materials, equipment rental, engineering fees

North Ridgeville City Council approved all legislation on the April 21, 2025 agenda, including a new tent code (Ordinance 2025-48), a CDBG grant application for the Aurensen, Noll and Behm Road waterline replacement (Resolution 2025-66), and a land purchase agreement for vacant parcels on Ridgeview Boulevard (Ordinance 2025-70). The council also adopted several road maintenance ordinances and approved the Planning Commission's actions on two restaurant proposals. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved new Chapter 1470 Tents building code (7-0)
• Approved CDBG grant application for Aurensen, Noll and Behm Road waterline replacement (7-0)
• Approved land purchase agreement with Lorain County Land Reutilization Corp for Ridgeview Blvd parcels (7-0)
• Approved Planning Commission approval for restaurant/lounge at 39462 Center Ridge Rd (7-0)
• Approved Planning Commission denial of Panda Express drive-through at 32429 Cook Rd (7-0)
• Approved 2025 appropriations amendment (7-0)
• Approved then-and-now certificates for purchase orders (7-0)
• Adopted ordinances for crack seal, roadway materials, equipment rental, and engineering permit fee changes (7-0)

Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Council

The Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Council will hold a regular meeting on April 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the June 12, 2024 meeting minutes and a new business item: the Community Reinvestment Area Annual Review for 2024. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of CRA Housing Council Meeting Minutes dated June 12, 2024
• Community Reinvestment Area Annual Review 2024

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2025, to review two new business proposals. They will consider a new drive-through restaurant for Panda Express and a restaurant and lounge for City Limits, both in B-3 Highway Commercial District. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March 11 meeting and correspondence.

• Panda Express drive-through restaurant at 32429 Cook Rd (PPZ2025-0335)
• City Limits restaurant and lounge at 39462 Center Ridge Rd (PPZ2024-0319)
• Both properties zoned B-3 Highway Commercial District

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to deny a site plan for a new Panda Express drive-through restaurant at 32429 Cook Road, citing significant traffic and access concerns at the busy intersection. The commission also approved a site plan for a restaurant and lounge at 39462 Center Ridge Rd with conditions, including curb protection for a utility pole and fire hydrant and administrative review of the lighting plan.

• Denied Panda Express drive-thru site plan at 32429 Cook Rd (0-4)
• Approved restaurant/lounge site plan at 39462 Center Ridge Rd with conditions (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 7, 2025, with several items on the agenda. They will consider a new liquor permit request for Villager Fuel & Food Stop LLC, and will hold first readings on multiple ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the 2025 budget, a grant for Root Road Park, and a noise ordinance suspension for school construction. Second readings will continue for items like a street tree code replacement and several infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the mayor, engineer, and finance director.

• New liquor permit request for Villager Fuel & Food Stop LLC at 8995 Avon Belden Road
• Resolution to accept ODNR grant for Root Road Park Improvements Project
• Ordinance to suspend noise ordinance for Hammond Construction for school construction
• Ordinance to vacate a sewer easement
• Ordinance to create permanent part-time Administrative Law Clerk position

The North Ridgeville City Council held a public hearing and regular meeting on April 7, 2025. The council approved an agricultural district designation for a 33.27-acre parcel, adopted an amended 2025 appropriations ordinance, and passed several resolutions and ordinances with emergency clauses, including accepting a state grant for Root Road Park improvements and authorizing a sewer easement vacation. Several other items were referred to committee or moved to further readings.

• Approved Resolution 2025-49 designating 33.27 acres as agricultural district (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-56 amending 2025 appropriations with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-57 authorizing then-and-now certificates with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-58 accepting ODNR grant for Root Road Park Improvements with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-59 amending Frontier Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-60 correcting chipper truck purchase price with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-64 vacating sewer easement with emergency clause (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-52 for 2025 catch basin rehabilitation with emergency clause (7-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an application to place 33.27 acres of land owned by Margaret E. Haputa and Katherine Grosik into an agricultural district. The hearing follows Ohio Revised Code Sections 929.01 to 929.05 and allows residents to voice opinions on the proposal.

• Application R 2025-49 to designate 33.27 acres (Parcel No. 07-00-013-000-463) as farmland
• Public hearing scheduled for April 7, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers

Committee of the Whole

The North Ridgeville Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss new business, specifically an ordinance that would create a new Chapter 1470 Tents in the city's Building and Housing Code. The ordinance was introduced by Mayor Corcoran and had its first reading on March 17, 2025. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-48: Creating Chapter 1470 Tents of the North Ridgeville Building and Housing Code

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One involves a pole sign and oversized ground sign at South Ridge Inn on Lorain Road; the other involves setbacks for a detached garage on Rosebelle Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from its February 27 meeting.

• South Ridge Inn, 32801 Lorain Rd: variance for pole sign (prohibited by code) and for ground sign area/height (150 sq ft vs 65/50 sq ft allowed)
• Javier Feliciano, 5884 Rosebelle Ave: variance for 4-ft side setback (5 ft required) and 0-ft setback from porch (10 ft required)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from February 27, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting, including the election of officers, approval of minutes, and reports from liaisons and staff. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business or public hearings listed. The attached minutes from February 26, 2025, detail prior discussions on park projects and program registrations.

• Election of officers (chairman and vice chairman) to be voted on
• Council liaison report: new city website, roundabout at Route 83 and Chestnut, police station renovations
• Financial report: Trust Fund balance $227,137.02, Improvement Fund balance $207,451.82 (as of January)
• Frontier Park bridge: hired Rafter A. LTD for survey and engineering
• South Central Park Playground: demo and installation underway

The Parks & Recreation Commission held a routine meeting, electing Jill Timoteo as Chairman and Jeff Grigsby as Vice Chairman. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were given on finances, programs, and upcoming projects.

• Jill Timoteo elected Chairman (unanimous)
• Jeff Grigsby elected Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Agenda approved (3-0)
• Minutes of Feb 26, 2025 meeting approved (3-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider requests from two candidates to withdraw from the Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List, leading to proposed recertification of the 2025-2027 lists. The commission will also review agencies, costs, and a calendar for the Police Lieutenant Promotional Examination. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes.

• Withdrawal request from Patrol Officer Step 1 list by Justin Caprett (dated March 6, 2025)
• Withdrawal request from Patrol Officer Step 1 list by Ryan Krempa (dated March 14, 2025)
• Recertify 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List
• Recertify 2025-2027 Patrol Officer Step 1 Top 10 Entrance Eligibility List
• Review agencies, costs, and calendar for Police Lieutenant Promotional Examination

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will review the Planning Commission's approval of new turf fields and lighting at Victory Park, introduce ordinances on tent regulations, street trees, and several 2025 infrastructure projects, and hold a public hearing on an agricultural district application. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Victory Park, 7777 Victory Lane: new turf fields, lighting (withdrawn), approved 3-0 by Planning Commission, requires Council approval
• O 2025-48: New Chapter 1470 Tents in Building and Housing Code
• O 2025-50: Replace Chapter 1030 Street Trees with new Chapter 1030 Trees, repeal Master Tree Plan
• O 2025-51: 2025 crack seal project bids
• O 2025-52: 2025 catch basin rehabilitation project bids

Council approved the Planning Commission's action for new turf fields, lighting and site improvements at Victory Park (7777 Victory Lane) with conditions including a 15-foot runout and double gates for emergency access. Council also adopted Resolution 2025-37 authorizing a Delinquent Debt Collection Agreement with the Ohio Attorney General, and Resolution 2025-41 approving an agricultural district application for Richard Stash. Ordinance 2025-35 for roadway resurfacing of Carolyn, Luanne, and Monica Drives was struck from the agenda at the City Engineer's request.

• Approved Victory Park turf fields and site improvements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-37 delinquent debt collection agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-41 agricultural district application for Richard Stash (5-0)
• Struck Ordinance 2025-35 roadway resurfacing from agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 3, 2025 meetings
• Referred Ordinance 2025-48 (tents building code) to Committee of the Whole

City Council Public Hearing

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Resolution R 2025-41, which would approve Richard Stash's application to designate 25.09 acres (Parcel No. 07-00-024-102-013) as an agricultural district under Ohio law. Interested parties may attend and speak. This is a specific land-use decision, not a general policy discussion.

• Resolution R 2025-41: Approve agricultural district application by Richard Stash
• Parcel No. 07-00-024-102-013, 25.09 acres
• Public hearing per Ohio Revised Code Sections 929.01 to 929.05

The North Ridgeville City Council held a public hearing on March 17, 2025, to consider an application by Richard Stash to designate 25.09 acres (Parcel No. 07-00-024-102-013) as an agricultural district under Ohio Revised Code Sections 929.01 to 929.05. No public comments were made, and no decision was rendered during the hearing; the matter was only discussed as part of the hearing process.

• Public hearing held for agricultural district application (no vote taken)
• No public comments received on the application

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission is meeting to consider a zoning certificate for a commercial indoor toddler playground and to review a proposal for new turf fields, lighting, and other site improvements at Victory Park. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, pledge, approval of minutes, and correspondence.

• PPZ2025-0338: Certificate of Zoning Compliance for Little Ranger Rumble, indoor toddler playground at 33135 Center Ridge Rd
• PPZ2025-0337: Victory Park, 7777 Victory Lane, proposal for new turf fields, lighting, and site improvements in I-2 Light Industrial District

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including increasing the City Hall Improvements Project budget to $510,000, purchasing five new police vehicles, and approving various fund transfers and purchase orders. The agenda also includes second and third readings of items like roadway resurfacing and equipment purchases for Public Works.

• Ordinance O 2025-42 increases City Hall Improvements Project authorization to $510,000
• Ordinance O 2025-47 authorizes purchase of five new police vehicles
• Resolution R 2025-40 amends ODOT subgrant for Senior Center expansion vehicle
• Ordinance O 2025-43 amends 2025 appropriations
• Third readings for wastewater chemicals, water meter software, and multiple Public Works vehicles

The North Ridgeville City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including increasing the City Hall Improvements Project budget to $510,000, purchasing five new police vehicles, and authorizing various fund transfers and appropriations. All votes were unanimous except for one resolution (2025-15) which passed 6-1. The council also appointed Robert Holub to the Parks and Recreation Commission and moved several items to second or third readings.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-42 increasing City Hall Improvements Project to $510,000 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-43 amending 2025 annual appropriations (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-44 for Then and Now Certificates (7-0)
• Approved Resolutions 2025-45 and 2025-46 for fund transfers (7-0 each)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-47 to purchase five new police vehicles (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-36 for Root Road Park Parking Lot Improvement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-38 and 2025-39 for agricultural district designations (7-0 each)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 for Beacon Water Meter Reading Software (6-1, Shaffer opposed)

City Council Public Hearing

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider two applications for placing farmland in an agricultural district, as required by Ohio law. The hearing will allow interested parties to speak on the proposed designations for properties on Otten Road.

• Resolution R 2025-38: Approve agricultural district application by Andrew A. Rak for 50 acres at 5660 Otten Road (Parcel 07-00-041-000-077)
• Resolution R 2025-39: Approve agricultural district application by Constance Ann Woodside, Trustee, for 17.02 acres on Otten Road (Parcel 07-00-041-000-074)

The City Council held a public hearing to consider two applications for placing farmland in an agricultural district. No public comments or council discussion were made. The hearing was adjourned without any decisions; the applications will be considered at a later council meeting.

• No decisions made; hearing held for R 2025-38 (Andrew A. Rak, 50 acres at 5660 Otten Road)
• No decisions made; hearing held for R 2025-39 (Constance Ann Woodside Trustee, 17.02 acres on Otten Road)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests, including a sign package for UH Urgent Care, a fence on a corner lot, site lighting for a school facility, and a detached garage. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• UH Urgent Care, 34548 Center Ridge Rd: variance for 311.58 sq ft of building signs (431.58 proposed vs 120 allowed) and second monument sign
• Richard & Kelly Greenfield, 9160 Pleasant Ridge Circle: 9-ft variance for fence extending beyond front building line on corner lot
• North Ridgeville City Schools Transportation & Maintenance Center, 7001 Ranger Way: variances for non-full-cutoff lighting, 30-ft pole height (16 ft allowed), and illumination levels (2.8 fc avg, 20.8 fc max vs 2.0/5.0 allowed)
• Javier Feliciano, 5884 Rosebelle Ave: 284 sq ft variance for detached garage (960 sq ft proposed vs 676 allowed)

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals tabled a request from UH Urgent Care for a sign package variance, including a 298.98 square foot variance for building signs and a second monument sign, after members expressed concerns about the size. The Board approved a 9-foot fence setback variance for a corner lot at 9160 Pleasant Ridge Circle (3-1). It also approved three variances for the North Ridgeville City Schools Transportation and Maintenance Center lighting, covering non-full-cutoff fixtures, a 14-foot height variance, and excessive illumination levels (all 4-0). A variance for a 960-square-foot detached garage at 5884 Rosebelle Ave was denied.

• Tabled UH Urgent Care sign package variance (4-0)
• Approved 9-foot fence setback variance at 9160 Pleasant Ridge Circle (3-1)
• Approved variance for non-full-cutoff lighting fixtures at school facility (4-0)
• Approved 14-foot luminaire height variance at school facility (4-0)
• Approved variance for excessive illumination levels at school facility (4-0)
• Denied 284 sq ft garage area variance at 5884 Rosebelle Ave

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is the regular February 2025 meeting of the North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation Commission. The agenda includes election of officers, approval of minutes, and reports from liaisons and staff. The January meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum, so this meeting may address any carryover items.

• Election of officers
• Council liaison's report
• School board liaison's report
• Financial report
• Parks & Recreation Director report

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting, both by unanimous votes. The election of officers was discussed but not voted on; a vote will be required at a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from January 22, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Officer election deferred; no vote taken

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission will certify multiple 2025–2027 eligibility lists for firefighter/paramedic and patrol officer roles, and re-certify sergeant promotional lists due to recent promotions. The meeting also includes routine administrative actions such as approving minutes and certifying payroll.

• Certify 2025–2027 Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Entrance Eligibility List
• Certify 2025–2027 Top 10 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certify 2024–2026 Police Sergeant Promotional Examination Eligibility List
• Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2025
• Certify payroll per Rule I, Section 3

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 18, 2025, with a mix of administrative reports, first readings of new ordinances and resolutions, and second/third readings of previously introduced items. Key items include authorizing an ODOT grant application for a roundabout, road resurfacing contracts, a school district tax abatement agreement renewal, and several equipment purchases for Public Works. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Resolution to apply for ODOT Highway Safety Improvement Program funding for Bainbridge Road and Root Road Roundabout
• Ordinance to advertise bids for resurfacing Carolyn Drive, Luanne Drive, and Monica Drive
• Ordinance to renew tax abatement agreement with North Ridgeville City School District
• Ordinance to advertise bids for Root Road Park Parking Lot Improvement Project
• Ordinance to purchase two Ford F-550 dump trucks and other Public Works equipment

The council approved several items, including a five-year tax revenue-sharing agreement with the school district (Ordinance 2025-16), acceptance of an $81,229 NOPEC grant for the Chestnut/State Route 83 roundabout (Ordinance 2025-32), and a resolution to apply for ODOT safety funding for the Bainbridge/Root Road roundabout (Resolution 2025-33). It also adopted resolutions for agricultural district designations, Vision Zero, and other routine matters. Several ordinances and resolutions were moved to second or third readings.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-16, renewing tax revenue-sharing agreement with school district (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-32, accepting $81,229 NOPEC grant for Chestnut/Route 83 roundabout (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-33, authorizing ODOT safety funding application for Bainbridge/Root Road roundabout (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-34, donating 13 footballs to middle school program (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11, approving agricultural district application for William Schrauf (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-12, approving agricultural district application for Jeff Sweitzer (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-3, adopting Vision Zero and Lorain County Safety Action Plan (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-5, dissolving Multi-Purpose Room Board of Trustees (6-0)

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Council

At this special meeting, City Council will hold second readings of three resolutions to place renewal tax levies on the ballot for fire, police, and road maintenance. These are renewals of existing levies, not new taxes. The council is deciding whether to submit these questions to voters.

• R 2025-27: Renew 1.9-mill fire levy
• R 2025-29: Renew 1.95-mill police levy
• R 2025-31: Renew road and bridge levy

City Council Public Hearing

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider an application by William Schrauf to place 32.97 acres of farmland at 35592 Chestnut Ridge into an agricultural district, as provided under Ohio Revised Code Sections 929.01 to 929.05. Interested parties may appear and be heard on the proposal.

• Application by William Schrauf for agricultural district placement
• Property: 35592 Chestnut Ridge, Parcel 07-00-023-101-025
• Total acres: 32.97
• Public hearing scheduled for February 3, 2025 at 6:50 p.m.

The City Council held a public hearing to consider an application to place 32.97 acres of farmland at 35592 Chestnut Ridge into an agricultural district. No comments were made by the public, council, or administration. The hearing was adjourned without any decision; the matter will proceed according to Ohio Revised Code procedures.

• Public hearing held for agricultural district application (no vote taken)
• No public comments received on the application

City Council Public Hearing

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider applications to place farmland in an agricultural district, as allowed under Ohio law. Two applications will be heard: one from Frank and Donna Krupka and FCA Kids Farm LLC for property at 36789 Mills Road, and one from Jeff Sweitzers for property at 35461 Lorain Road. Interested parties may attend and speak on the proposals.

• Application by Frank and Donna Krupka and FCA Kids Farm LLC for 36789 Mills Road (parcels 0700031000356, 0700031000181, 0700031000116, 0700031000117, 0700031000118; 4.55 and 7.9 acres)
• Application by Jeff Sweitzers for 35461 Lorain Road (parcels 0700024102012, 0700024102011; 21.25 acres)
• Public hearing scheduled for February 3, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers

The City Council held a public hearing to consider applications for placing farmland in an agricultural district. No public comments or council discussion occurred, and no decisions were made. The hearing was adjourned after two minutes.

• No decisions made; hearing held for farmland district applications

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council will consider multiple resolutions and ordinances, including renewing tax levies for fire, police, and road maintenance, and approving various equipment purchases and contracts. The agenda includes first readings of resolutions to place levy renewals on the ballot, as well as ordinances for public works vehicles and environmental services. Council will also act on a Planning Commission approval for a playground replacement.

• Resolutions to renew fire (1.9-mill), police (1.95-mill), and road levies for voter approval
• Ordinance to extend moratorium on permits for certain business uses in future town center area for up to 180 days
• Ordinance authorizing contract with BJAAM Environmental, Inc. for environmental services not to exceed $250,000
• Ordinances to purchase multiple dump trucks, a wheel loader, and other equipment for Public Works
• Resolution accepting $250,000 from Ohio Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Grant Program

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

The North Ridgeville Board of Drainage and Flood Control has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

Civil Service Commission

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes and act on a request from Chief Reese to withdraw Cade Bonds from the Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Entrance Eligibility List. The commission will also consider re-certifying the full and Top 10 eligibility lists due to the withdrawal. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Request to withdraw Cade Bonds from Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certify Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certify Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Top 10 Entrance Eligibility List
• Approval of November 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes

The North Ridgeville Civil Service Commission approved minutes from November 25, 2024, and added a public comment section to the agenda. It re-certified the Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Entrance Eligibility List and the Top 10 list after a withdrawal request from Fire Chief Reese for Cade Bonds. No public comments were made, and the next meeting was set for February 24, 2025.

• Approved minutes of November 25, 2024 (3-0)
• Amended agenda to add public comment section (3-0)
• Re-certified Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Entrance Eligibility List (3-0)
• Re-certified Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Top 10 Entrance Eligibility List (3-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for January 22, 2025 was cancelled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. The next regular meeting is set for February 26, 2025 at the North Ridgeville Senior Center. No business was conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting: February 26, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, North Ridgeville Senior Center

The North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for January 22, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for February 26, 2025.

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 21, 2025, with several items for discussion and action. The council will consider first readings of resolutions and ordinances, including accepting a $250,000 grant for abandoned gas station cleanup, adopting Vision Zero and a county safety action plan, and approving an agricultural district application. They will also hold a third reading on an ordinance amending penalties for peddlers and solicitors. The agenda includes routine reports and minutes approval.

• Resolution R 2025-2: Accept $250,000 from Ohio Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Grant Program
• Resolution R 2025-3: Adopt Vision Zero and Lorain County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Resolution R 2025-4: Approve agricultural district designation for Frank and Donna Krupka and FCA Kids Farm LLC
• Ordinance O 2025-5: Amend Chapter 1064.02 to dissolve Multi-Purpose Room Board of Trustees
• Ordinance O 2025-6: Amend Chapter 1062 to add columbarium (niche) to cemeteries

The council approved Ordinance 2024-142 amending penalties for peddlers, canvassers, and solicitors (4-0). It also received reports on a $26.25 million federal grant for the Race Road overpass and moved several resolutions and ordinances to second reading, including a Vision Zero resolution and a cemetery columbarium ordinance. No public comment was made.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-142 amending Chapter 854 penalties (4-0)
• Moved Resolution R 2025-2 (Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Grant) to second reading
• Moved Resolution R 2025-3 (Vision Zero and Safety Action Plan) to second reading
• Moved Resolution R 2025-4 (Agricultural district designation) to second reading
• Moved Ordinance O 2025-5 (Multi-Service Center board dissolution) to second reading
• Moved Ordinance O 2025-6 (Cemetery columbarium) to second reading
• Approved January 6, 2025 minutes as submitted
• Noted Planning Commission approval of playground replacement (5-0)

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission will hold its January 14, 2025 meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and review administrative and new business items. The agenda includes approval of a massage spa registration and zoning compliance, as well as two new site improvement proposals: a restaurant/lounge at 39462 Center Ridge Rd and a playground replacement at 7565 Avon Belden Rd.

• Administrative approval for Modern Massage and Spa LLC at 35439 Center Ridge Rd
• PPZ2024-0319: Site improvements for restaurant/lounge at 39462 Center Ridge Rd (zoned I-3, rezoning to B-3 pending)
• PPZ2024-0327: Playground removal and new installation at 7565 Avon Belden Rd (zoned R-1)

The Planning Commission tabled the site plan for City Limits, a proposed restaurant and lounge at 39462 Center Ridge Rd, until the next meeting. The commission also approved the new South Central Park playground installation and elected officers for 2025. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Tabled City Limits site plan for restaurant and lounge (5-0)
• Approved South Central Park playground removal and installation (5-0)
• Elected James Smolik as Chairman, Paul Schumann as Vice-Chairman, Tina Wieber as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 meeting as submitted

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 6, 2025, with several items for discussion and action. Key items include a third reading and potential vote on a zoning change for a property at 39462 Center Ridge Road, a second reading on a penalty amendment for peddlers, and a first reading on a new ordinance creating positions and adjusting pay classifications. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive reports from the police and building divisions.

• Third reading of O 2024-136: Rezone 39462 Center Ridge Road from I-3 Heavy Industrial to B-3 Highway Commercial
• Second reading of O 2024-142: Amend penalty for peddlers, canvassers, and solicitors (Section 854.99)
• First reading of O 2025-1: Create Chief Prosecutor and Grounds Maintenance Foreman positions; amend part-time classifications for Parks and Recreation
• Stormwater Utility fee increase effective January 1, 2025, noted in engineer's memo
• November 2024 Police Department Report and December 2024 Building Division Report

Council approved Ordinance 2025-1 with an emergency clause, creating Chief Prosecutor and Grounds Maintenance Foreman positions and amending part-time classifications. The ordinance was amended by substitution, passed on first reading, and adopted unanimously (7-0). Council also approved a rezoning of 39462 Center Ridge Road from I-3 to B-3 (7-0) and reappointed Frank Toth to the Planning Commission and Brad Weaver to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-1 creating Chief Prosecutor and Grounds Maintenance Foreman positions (7-0)
• Approved emergency clause for Ordinance 2025-1 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-136 rezoning 39462 Center Ridge Road from I-3 to B-3 (7-0)
• Reappointed Frank Toth to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Brad Weaver to Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 meetings as submitted
• Moved Ordinance 2024-142 (peddlers/canvassers penalty) to third reading