Painesville public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Painesville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. One seeks to allow a wall sign at Jeff Monreal Funeral Home on Mentor Avenue in a residential district. The other requests a third accessory structure at 803 Oak Street, exceeding the two-structure limit.

• Variance for Jeff Monreal Funeral Home at 1000 Mentor Avenue to add a wall sign alongside existing freestanding sign in R-1 district
• Variance for Luis A. Martinez & Abel Ornelas at 803 Oak Street to build a 20'x20' shed as third accessory structure in R-1 district

12 15 City Council

The council is considering an ordinance to appropriate funds for the city's 2026 fiscal year, covering all departments and funds. The general fund totals $20,024,448, with major allocations for police ($6.3M), fire ($3.4M), and streets ($850K). The agenda is a single budget adoption item, with no other business listed.

• General fund appropriation of $20,024,448 for 2026
• Police department budget of $5,391,880 in personnel services
• Fire department budget of $3,280,795 in personnel services
• Federal grant fund of $48,191,220, including $43,210,000 for electric distribution
• Shamrock Business Center TIF fund appropriation of $809,735

Council approved the 2026 operating budget and appropriations. The board also authorized several grants for fire equipment and a road resurfacing agreement with ODOT. Additionally, the 2025B Codified Ordinances were adopted.

• Adopted 2026 operating budget and appropriations (6-0)
• Adopted 2025B Codified Ordinances (6-0)
• Approved annual resolution for bidding supplies and services (6-0)
• Authorized application for Ohio State Fire Marshal grant up to $50,000 for turnout gear (6-0)
• Approved $844,458 city contribution for ODOT resurfacing of South State Street and East Walnut Street (6-0)
• Authorized application for ODOT Drones for First Responders Pilot Program Grant (6-0)
• Planning Commission approved soil removal permit extension for Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc. (5-0)
• Planning Commission approved comprehensive sign plan for new hotel off Brookstone Blvd. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission will review two conditional use permits: an extension for a long-standing soil removal operation by Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc., and a comprehensive sign plan for 125 E. Erie Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine administrative items.

• Conditional Use Permit extension for soil removal at Elm Street (PPN 15-A-019-0-00-013-0, 35-A-002-0-00-002-0, 35-A-002-0-00-003-0, 15-A-020-0-00-007-0)
• Conditional Use Permit for comprehensive sign plan at 125 E. Erie Street (PPN 15-D-003-0-00-016-0)
• Applicant for soil removal: Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc. (formerly Lakeview Bluffs LLC and Tierra Solutions, Inc.)
• Sign plan applicant: Scott A. Ross, K2M Design
• Minutes of November 13, 2025 to be approved

12 01 City Council

The council is considering an ordinance to appropriate funds for the city's 2026 operating budget, declaring an emergency. The general fund totals over $20 million, with additional appropriations from numerous special revenue, capital, and debt service funds. The agenda consists solely of this budget appropriation ordinance.

• General fund appropriations total $20,024,448 for 2026
• Police department budget: $6,349,085 (largest single department)
• Fire department budget: $3,409,260
• Federal grant fund appropriations: $48,191,220, including $43,210,000 for electric distribution
• Shamrock Business Center TIF fund: $809,735 for debt service and other charges

Council re-appointed Stephen Beahon to the Utility Committee for a three-year term. The body held second readings for the 2026 operating budget and first readings for resolutions regarding city supply bids and firefighter gear grants.

• Re-appointed Stephen Beahon to the Utility Committee (4-0)
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2025 meeting
• Approved meeting agenda
• BZA approved three variance requests for Cams Lighting and Signs signage (4-0)
• BZA tabled variance request for Jeff Monreal wall sign

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks a wall sign for a funeral home in a residential district, and the other requests larger signage than permitted for a lighting and signs company. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request from Jeff Monreal Funeral Home for a wall sign at 1000 Mentor Avenue in an R-1 district
• Variance request from Cams Lighting & Signs for a 25 sq ft monument sign and two 145.6 sq ft wall signs at 1000 Park Side Drive
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting

11 17 City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to appropriate funds for the 2026 fiscal year, including a $20,024,448 general fund budget. The agenda details proposed spending across all city departments, from police and fire to parks and public works, with additional appropriations from numerous special revenue, grant, and debt service funds.

• General Fund total appropriation of $20,024,448 for 2026
• Police Department budget of $5,391,880 in personnel services
• Fire Department budget of $3,280,795 in personnel services
• Federal Grant Fund appropriation of $48,191,220, including $43,210,000 for electric distribution
• Shamrock Business Center TIF Fund appropriation of $809,735 for debt service and services

Council approved a new cybersecurity program to comply with state law and authorized a grant application for brownfield remediation. The body also created two new special revenue funds and reappointed several board and commission members.

• Adopted City Cybersecurity Program (7-0)
• Authorized grant application for Brownfield Remediation Program (7-0)
• Created Special Revenue Funds 205 (sidewalk assessments) and 206 (amphitheater) (7-0)
• Reappointed Kathy Deane to Civil Service Commission (7-0)
• Reappointed Rene’ Aston and James Behrens to Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Reappointed Jim Fialko, Evan Rosborough, and Mark Wainwright to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Reappointed Christine Shoop as JEDD Representative (7-0)
• Decided not to request a hearing for Pub 1812 liquor license (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Courtroom 1 of City Hall. The main item is a conditional use permit request from Hallmark Excavating, Inc. to extract dirt from a site in the B-2 General Business and Richmond Street Design Review District, in order to create a buildable lot. The commission will also review minutes from the October 9 meeting and receive administrative reports.

• Conditional Use Permit request (Refusal No. 2566) by Hallmark Excavating, Inc. for dirt extraction at parcel 15-D-021-B-00-036-0
• Location in B-2 General Business & Richmond Street Design Review District
• Request tied to Section 1111.08 (Conditional Use Permit) and Section 1115.32 (Manufacturing Extractive/Deposit)
• Minutes of October 9, 2025 to be approved

Painesville City Council

This is a special work session of Painesville City Council, convened solely to discuss the 2026 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for deliberation and review only.

• Discussion of the 2026 budget

Council reviewed a proposed 2026 budget with projected revenues of $131.3 million and expenditures of $158.7 million. The session focused on a $45 million solar and battery project grant and infrastructure spending. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposal.

• Tabled formal budget approval (work session only)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

11 03 City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with several legislative items. They passed an ordinance amending the city's Classification and Compensation Plan, and approved resolutions for an Ohio EPA litter grant and a change order for ODOT Route 20 hydro-excavation services. The meeting also includes a police department presentation and an executive session.

• Ordinance 30-25 amending Section 167.07 of the Painesville Code relating to the Classification and Compensation Plan (passed 7-0)
• Resolution 59-25 authorizing application for Ohio EPA Community and Litter Grant for security cameras in high litter areas (passed 6-1)
• Resolution 60-25 authorizing a change order for Hydro-Excavation Services associated with ODOT State Route 20 (passed 7-0)
• Police department presentation
• Executive session to discuss employee matters and property purchase or lease

City Council approved a resolution to apply for an Ohio EPA grant to install security cameras in high-litter areas. Council also updated a city position title to attract sustainability experts and approved a change order for hydro-excavation services on State Route 20.

• Adopted Ordinance 30-25 changing a position title to Solar BESS and Sustainability Project Manager (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 59-25 to apply for Ohio EPA Community and Litter Grant for security cameras (6-1)
• Adopted amended Resolution 60-25 approving a change order for hydro-excavation services on State Route 20 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as submitted (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 20, 2025 meeting (Unanimous)

10 20 City Council

The agenda lists only one substantive item: unfinished business regarding service club signage. No new legislation, departmental presentations, or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments.

• Unfinished business: Service Club Signage

City Council approved the October 6 meeting minutes and the current agenda. The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request for a fourth accessory structure on a residential lot. The Planning Commission tabled a conditional use permit for dirt extraction pending more information.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• BZA denied variance for 30' x 40' gazebo (0-4-1)
• Planning Commission tabled Hallmark Excavating, Inc. conditional use permit (4-0)
• BZA rescheduled November meeting to November 18, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks to allow a wall sign at Jeff Monreal Funeral Home in addition to an existing freestanding sign, which is not permitted in the R-1 district. The other requests permission to build a fourth accessory structure (a 30'x40' gazebo) at a West Jackson Street residence, where only two are allowed. The board will also approve minutes from the September 18 meeting.

• Variance request #2572: Jeff Monreal Funeral Home, 1000 Mentor Avenue — wall sign on front façade in R-1 district
• Variance request #2573: Juan L. Reynoso & Lorena Armendariz, 638 West Jackson Street — fourth accessory structure (30'x40' gazebo) in R-1 district
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for Hallmark Excavating to extract dirt from a site to create a buildable lot. The property is zoned B-2 General Business, R-1 Single Family Residential, and is in the Richmond Street Design Review District. The commission will also review minutes from the previous meeting and an administrative report.

• Conditional Use Permit (Refusal No. 2566) for dirt extraction by Hallmark Excavating at parcel 15-D-021-B-00-036-0
• Property located in B-2 General Business, R-1 Single Family Residential, and Richmond Street Design Review District
• Application tied to Section 1115.32 Manufacturing Extractive/Deposit
• Minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting to be approved

10 06 City Council

Painesville City Council will consider several items including a rezoning at Sanford and Richmond Streets, demolition of unsafe structures at 737 E. Erie Street and 1189 Crescent Drive, acceptance of 2026 tax levies, and a grant application for East Main Street streetscape improvements. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Public Power Week.

• Rezoning of parcel 15-D-021-B-00-036-0 at Sanford and Richmond Streets from R-1 to B-2 (General Business District), recommended 4-0 by Planning Commission
• Demolition of unsafe structure at 737 E. Erie Street, requesting assistance from Lake County Land Reutilization Corporation
• Demolition of unsafe structure at 1189 Crescent Drive, requesting assistance from Lake County Land Reutilization Corporation
• Acceptance of 2026 tax levies totaling $1,798,008 outside 10-mill limit and $103,304 inside limit, with rates up to 7.67 mills outside and 3.00 mills inside
• Application for Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency grant for East Main Street streetscape and safety improvements

City Council approved the rezoning of a property at Sanford and Richmond Streets from residential to general business. The council also authorized the demolition of two unsafe structures and approved a grant application for streetscape improvements on East Main Street.

• Approved rezoning of parcel 15-D-021-B-00-036-0 from R-1 to B-2 (6-0)
• Approved demolition of unsafe structure at 737 E. Erie Street (7-0)
• Approved demolition of unsafe structure at 1189 Crescent Drive (7-0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming Public Power Week October 5-11, 2025 (7-0)
• Accepted tax levy amounts and rates determined by Budget Commission (7-0)
• Approved $375,000 NOACA grant application for East Main Street streetscape (7-0)
• BZA approved variance for VFW Post 2595 pavilion setback (3-1)
• BZA approved variance for 6' vinyl fence at 671 Glenwood Drive (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and decide on three variance requests. Items include a VFW pavilion setback reduction, a taller residential fence near a right-of-way, and a second sign for a funeral home in a residential district.

• VFW Post 2595 requests variance to place pavilion 1.9 ft from property line instead of required 5 ft at 570 Liberty Street
• Robert Boehm seeks variance for a 6 ft vinyl fence within 20 ft of right-of-way at 671 Glenwood Drive (3 ft normally allowed)
• Jeff Monreal Funeral Home requests variance for a wall sign in addition to existing freestanding sign at 1000 Mentor Avenue

09 15 City Council

Painesville City Council will consider several items, including a rezoning request, funding applications for infrastructure projects, and demolition of unsafe structures. The most consequential item is a rezoning of a property at Sanford and Richmond Streets from R-1 Single-Family Residential to B-2 General Business District, following a favorable 4-0 recommendation from the Planning Commission.

• Rezone parcel 15-D-021-B-00-036-0 at Sanford and Richmond Streets from R-1 to B-2
• Apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funding for Mill Street and Latimore Street roadway reconstruction
• Demolish unsafe structures at 737 E. Erie Street and 1189 Crescent Drive
• Authorize consultant agreement with Power Up Local for solar and battery storage under CPRG grant
• Apply for ODOT grant for St. Clair Street streetscape improvements and MARCS radio grant

City Council approved several resolutions for infrastructure funding, including roadway reconstruction and a chlorine feed building. The council also voted to maintain current mailbox replacement practices and appointed a liaison to the Senior Advisory Board.

• Approved $2.157M Mill Street and Latimore Street roadway reconstruction funding (6-0)
• Approved $934K Chlorine Feed Building Phase II funding (6-0)
• Approved agreement for consultant services funded by 2024 CPRG Grant (6-0)
• Approved RFQ process for St. Clair Street Downtown Safety and Streetscape project (6-0)
• Approved application for MARCS Radio Grant for portable radios (6-0)
• Voted to continue current practice of replacing damaged mailboxes with standard wooden posts (5-1)
• Appointed Christine Shoop as liaison to the Senior Advisory Board until Dec 31, 2026
• Denied motion to hold a public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit for 180 S. State Street restaurant

Planning Commission Actions

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 180 South State Street, with conditions including a one-year parking review and landscaping. They also approved a solar array system at 927 Skinner Avenue. No other business was discussed.

• Conditional use permit approved for restaurant at 180 S. State Street (Refusal No. 2567)
• Solar array system approved at 927 Skinner Avenue (Refusal No. 2569)
• Conditions include parking review in 1 year, landscaping, and site plan submission
• Applicant for solar array agreed to meet city installation and disconnect requirements

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 180 South State Street, and review a solar array installation at 927 Skinner Avenue. The meeting also includes design review of signage and a fence, plus approval of prior minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit (Refusal No. 2567) for restaurant at 180 South State Street, applicant Carlos Gomez, owner Campos Holdings LLC
• Renewable energy system review (Refusal No. 2569) for 9.84 kW roof-mounted solar array at 927 Skinner Avenue, applicant Justin Scharfeld/YellowLite, Inc.
• Design Review Report: signage at 255 Richmond Street
• Design Review Report: fence at 324 Bank Street
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025

09 02 City Council

City Council will consider three items: a rezoning request from Hallmark Excavating to change a parcel at Sanford and Richmond Streets from R-1 Single-Family Residential to B-2 General Business District, following a favorable Planning Commission recommendation; an ordinance amending trash collection rules to require all one-to-three-family dwellings to use the city contractor and define a public health nuisance; and resolutions to apply for state funding for Mill and Latimore street reconstruction and to authorize demolition of an unsafe structure at 737 E. Erie Street.

• Rezoning of parcel 15-D-021-B-00-036-0 at Sanford and Richmond Streets from R-1 to B-2
• Ordinance requiring all one-to-three-family dwellings to have trash service through city contractor and defining public health nuisance
• Resolution to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funding for Mill Street and Latimore Street roadway reconstruction
• Resolution authorizing demolition of unsafe structure at 737 E. Erie Street with assistance from Lake County Land Reutilization Corporation

City Council adopted Ordinance 28-25, which amends city code regarding definitions, contractor collection, and delinquent accounts. Several other resolutions regarding road reconstruction, demolitions, and grant funding were introduced and moved to second reading. The BZA approved a variance for a residential greenhouse.

• Adopted Ordinance 28-25 amending Sections 955.02, 955.03, and 955.16 (5-0)
• BZA approved variance for 10’x19’ greenhouse at 203 Tinker Ave (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning of parcel at Sanford and Richmond Streets to second reading
• Tabled Mill Street and Latimore Street roadway funding resolution to second reading
• Tabled demolition of 737 E. Erie Street to second reading
• Tabled demolition of 1189 Crescent Drive to second reading
• Tabled CPRG Grant consultant agreement with Power Up Local to second reading
• Tabled Chlorine Feed Building Phase II funding resolution to second reading

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request by Jacob C. Thomas to construct a fourth accessory structure at 203 Tinker Avenue, a single-family residential lot. The Unified Development Code normally permits only two accessory structures per lot. The approved structure is a 10'x19' greenhouse for personal gardening. The vote was 4-0.

• Variance approved for a fourth accessory structure at 203 Tinker Avenue
• Greenhouse dimensions: 10'x19' for personal gardening
• Unified Development Code limits accessory structures to two per lot in R-1 district
• Vote: 4-0 in favor

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Jacob C. Thomas to build a 10'x19' greenhouse at 203 Tinker Avenue. The property is in an R-1 Single-Family Residential District, which limits lots to two accessory structures. The board will decide whether to grant the variance.

• Variance request #2568 to allow a third accessory structure (greenhouse) at 203 Tinker Avenue
• Property zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential District
• Unified Development Code section 1119.04(a) limits accessory structures to two per lot
• Proposed greenhouse dimensions: 10 feet by 19 feet for personal gardening

08 18 City Council

Council will vote on creating a new Chapter 194 of the city code to impose a 3% excise tax on all hotel, inn, bed-and-breakfast, and short-term rental stays. The tax would fund general municipal operations, with 25% of revenue earmarked for arts and entertainment and another 25% for parks and recreation. The ordinance includes registration, reporting, penalty, and appeal procedures for operators.

• Creates a 3% lodging tax on transient guests at hotels, inns, bed-and-breakfasts, and short-term rental dwellings
• Allocates 25% of tax revenue to an Arts and Entertainment special fund and 25% to a Parks and Recreation special fund
• Requires operators to register with the Fiscal Officer within 30 days and file monthly (hotels) or quarterly (inns/short-term rentals) returns
• Sets penalties of 10% per month for delinquent remittances and 25% for fraud, plus 1% monthly interest
• Effective date is August 1, 2025

City Council adopted several ordinances to fund solar energy projects and update city codes. The council also voted to maintain current golf cart legislation and approved a new contract for central dispatch services.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-25 creating a lodging tax (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-25 for $8.1M short-term note for solar panels (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-25 for amended 2025 budget appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-25 to hire a full-time solar project manager (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-25 to implement $0.15/kWh EV charging rates (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 44-25 for central dispatch services 2026-2030 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 48-25 and Ordinance 27-25 making Clerk of Council full-time (7-0)
• Decided to keep current golf cart legislation in place (5-2)

Planning Commission Actions

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve a partial rezone of Parcel #15-D-021-B-00-036-0 from R-1 Single Family Residential to B-2 General Business. A related Conditional Use Permit for soil extraction was tabled 4-0 pending additional information, including a final development plan and slope/buffer compliance. Staff also reported on upcoming city projects including the Victoria Place groundbreaking and Streetscape Ribbon Cutting.

• Partial rezone of Parcel #15-D-021-B-00-036-0 from R-1 to B-2 approved 4-0
• Conditional Use Permit for Manufacturing Extractive/Deposit (soil removal) tabled 4-0
• Applicant: Hallmark Excavating, Inc./Ralph Harrison
• Four specific reasons for tabling: no final development plan, lack of compliance info, slope/buffer concerns, incomplete site plan evaluation
• Administrative report on Victoria Place groundbreaking and Streetscape Ribbon Cutting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone part of a parcel from residential to general business and to grant a conditional use permit for dirt extraction to create a buildable lot. The applicant is Hallmark Excavating, Inc. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• Partial rezone of Parcel #15-D-021-B-00-036-0 from R-1 Single Family Residential to B-2 General Business
• Conditional Use Permit for extraction of dirt under Section 1115.32 Manufacturing Extractive/Deposit
• Applicant: Hallmark Excavating, Inc./Ralph Harrison
• Public hearing on Refusal No. 2566

07 29 Special City Council

Painesville City Council will vote on three emergency items: amending the electric construction fund appropriations by $4.2 million, authorizing the city manager to piggyback on Cuyahoga County's contract with Compass Energy to buy solar panels, and directing the city manager to seek a consultant for the $80.7 million CPRG clean energy grant. All items are declared emergencies to meet federal deadlines and preserve tax credits.

• Appropriation of $4,221,611 from Electric Construction Fund 732 for fiscal year 2025
• Authorization to purchase solar panels through Compass Energy from First Solar under Cuyahoga County contract
• Resolution to advertise for an RFQ for an energy and CPRG grant consultant, with costs up to $250,000 reimbursed by the grant
• City's portion of CPRG grant totals $80,665,500 out of $129,296,997 awarded

07 28 Special City Council

The Painesville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three emergency items related to a $80.7 million federal CPRG grant for clean energy. They will vote on an ordinance amending the electric construction fund appropriations by $4.2 million, a resolution to authorize purchasing solar panels through Cuyahoga County's contract with Compass Energy, and a resolution to seek a consultant for the grant's design and implementation.

• Ordinance appropriating $4,221,611 from the Electric Construction Fund (732) for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025
• Resolution authorizing the city manager to enter an agreement with Cuyahoga County and Compass Engineering to purchase solar panels from First Solar
• Resolution directing the city manager to advertise for an RFQ for a consultant for the CPRG grant program, covering solar, battery storage, and energy tax credits
• City's portion of the CPRG grant totals $80,665,500 out of a $129,296,997 award
• Consultant services reimbursable up to $250,000 under the grant

Council approved an appropriation increase to fund a down payment for solar panels as part of an $80 million federal grant. The city will use a contract from Cuyahoga County to purchase the panels from First Solar. Council also authorized seeking a professional consultant for the project's design and implementation.

• Approved Ordinance 21-25 to increase appropriations by $1.85M for solar panel deposit (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 41-25 to purchase solar panels via Cuyahoga County's contract with Compass Engineering (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 42-25 to advertise for an RFQ for an energy and CPRG grant program consultant (6-0)

07 21 City Council

City Council is considering a new lodging tax of 3% on hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rental dwellings. The tax would fund general operations, with 25% of revenue earmarked for arts and entertainment and 25% for parks and recreation. The ordinance includes registration, reporting, and penalty provisions, and would take effect August 1, 2025.

• New 3% excise tax on all lodging transactions in Painesville
• 25% of tax revenue allocated to Arts and Entertainment special fund
• 25% of tax revenue allocated to Parks and Recreation special fund
• Registration required for all operators within 30 days of effective date
• Effective date set for August 1, 2025

City Council approved the 2026 Tax Budget and authorized a contract for the reconstruction of West Eagle Street. The council also entered into an agreement with the Village of Fairport Harbor to provide senior services to Painesville residents. A proposed lodging tax ordinance was tabled until August 18.

• Adopted 2026 Tax Budget (6-0)
• Approved bid authorization for West Eagle Street reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 annual agreement with Fairport Harbor Senior Citizens Center (6-0)
• Tabled Lodging Tax ordinance until August 18
• Denied recommendation to move forward with ATV private property restrictions
• Approved liquor license transfer for La Candelaria Mexican Store, Inc.
• Approved JEDD meeting procedures, Retail Forward attendance, and records disposal
• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Painesville Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a tattoo studio at 247/249 Hillside Drive, along with a request to waive certain conditions of the tattoo and body piercing regulations. The commission will also review signage at 17 E. Erie Street and approve the minutes from the June 12 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for tattoo studio at 247/249 Hillside Drive (Refusal No. 2565)
• Waiver of conditions under Section 1115.17 (Tattoo and Body Piercing Business Regulations)
• Design review of signage at 17 E. Erie Street
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Damon Deandrade to install a 25'x40' salt dome at 512 Liberty Street. The property is zoned M-2 Heavy Industrial, and the Unified Development Code allows only two accessory structures per lot. The board will decide whether to grant the variance for this third structure.

• Variance request for a 25'x40' salt dome as a third accessory structure at 512 Liberty Street
• Property is in the M-2 Heavy Industrial District
• Unified Development Code limits accessory structures to two per lot

06 16 City Council

Painesville City Council is considering an ordinance to create a new 3% lodging tax on hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rental dwellings. The tax would fund city operations, with 25% of revenue earmarked for arts and entertainment and 25% for parks and recreation. The ordinance includes registration, reporting, and penalty provisions for operators. The effective date would be August 1, 2025.

• New 3% excise tax on lodging transactions
• 25% of tax revenue for Arts and Entertainment fund
• 25% of tax revenue for Parks and Recreation fund
• Operators must register and file monthly or quarterly returns
• Penalties up to 10% per month for late remittance

City Council approved a TIF agreement for the Victoria Place development and authorized a FEMA grant application to hire six additional firefighters. Council also approved the purchase of real property on West Washington Street and adopted the Lake County 911 Plan.

• Adopted 2025A Codified Ordinances (6-0)
• Amended Classification and Compensation Plan for School Resource Officers (6-0)
• Approved Victoria Place TIF Cooperative and Tax Lien Sales Agreement (6-0)
• Authorized FEMA S.A.F.E.R. Grant application for 6 new firefighters (6-0)
• Approved real estate purchase agreement for property on W. Washington Street (6-0)
• Approved Lake County 911 Plan (6-0)
• Denied site improvement waiver for gravel driveway at Damon Deandrade site (0-4)
• Approved temporary use permit for Pathways Learning Center classrooms (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two refusal applications: a temporary use permit for Painesville City Schools to operate two classrooms at First Congregational Church for the Pathways Learning Center, and a waiver of site plan requirements for a landscaping business at 512 Liberty Street to use gravel instead of asphalt paving. The commission will also review several design items and discuss two proposed single-family homes by Habitat for Humanity on Morse Avenue and Axtell.

• Temporary classroom use at First Congregational Church, 15 Mentor Avenue, for Pathways Learning Center
• Waiver request for gravel paving at 512 Liberty Street by Deandrade Landscaping
• Design review of signage at 11 Chester Street (Johnny Gringo) and 301 E. Erie (Tiny Towns)
• Demolition permit review at 205 Mentor Avenue
• Two new single-family homes proposed by Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity on Morse Avenue and Axtell

Planning Commission Actions

The Planning Commission voted on two items: approving a temporary use permit for Painesville City Schools to use classrooms at First Congregational Church for the Pathways Learning Center, and denying a request to waive asphalt paving requirements at 512 Liberty Street. No other business or administrative reports were discussed.

• Approved temporary classroom use at First Congregational Church, 15 Mentor Avenue, for Pathways Learning Center (vote 4-0)
• Denied waiver of site plan requirements for gravel paving at 512 Liberty Street (vote 0-4)

06 02 City Council

The Painesville Police Department is presenting a review of current ordinances and data on ATV/dirt bike complaints, and recommending that City Council forward the issue to the Safety Committee for possible new restrictions on private property use. Currently, Painesville has no private-property restrictions, unlike several other Lake County communities.

• Police report 80 calls for ATV/dirt bike service in 2024 and 61 in 2025, mostly roadway violations
• 6 citations issued since April 17, 2025 for ATV/dirt bike violations
• Review of ordinances from Genoa, Ravenna, and North Royalton that restrict private-property use
• Recommendation to forward the matter to the Safety Committee for public discussion

City Council approved a request to not hold a hearing for a liquor permit transfer to Johnny Gringos. The council also referred the issue of golf cart usage on city roads to the Safety Committee for review.

• Approved request to not hold a hearing for Johnny Gringos liquor permit (7-0)
• Referred golf cart roadway usage to Safety Committee (4-3)
• Referred ATV and dirt bike private property regulations to Safety Committee
• Advanced Ordinance creating Chapter 194 Lodging Tax to second reading
• Advanced Resolution adopting 2026 Tax Budget to second reading

05 19 City Council

The Painesville City Council is considering two ordinances. The first would amend the city code to prohibit operating snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles on city streets, sidewalks, and most city-owned property, with fines and misdemeanor penalties. The second ordinance would amend the 2024 operating budget with adjusted appropriations and inter-fund transfers, as detailed in Exhibit A. Both are declared emergency measures.

• Ban on snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles on city streets and sidewalks (Ordinance No. ___-25)
• Fines of $50–$500 and/or 3–30 days imprisonment for violations of sections (a)1–(a)7
• Fourth-degree misdemeanor for violations of sections (a)8–(a)10
• Amended appropriations for 2024 operating budget, including adjustments to police, fire, and other departments (Exhibit A)
• Emergency declarations for both ordinances

Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting the operation of snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles on city streets and public property. The board also approved budget adjustments for fiscal year 2024 and authorized funding for clean energy engineering services.

• Adopted Ordinance 15-25 banning snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and ATVs on city streets and public property (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 16-25 for 2024 budget adjustments and inter-fund transfers (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 17-25 for 2024 cash advances (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 34-25 authorizing $500,000 for electric engineering services for clean energy projects (7-0)
• BZA approved variance for Lake County Board of Commissioners to install a 12’ black steel fence (4-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request from the Lake County Board of Commissioners to install a 12-foot black solid steel fence at 105 East Main Street. The fence will secure and enclose an existing generator and radio tower on the site. The vote was 4-1.

• Variance approved for 12' black solid steel fence at 105 East Main Street
• Applicant: Board of Lake County Commissioners
• Property in B-3 General Business & Historic Downtown Design Review District
• Vote: 4-1 in favor

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from the Lake County Board of Commissioners to install a 12-foot black solid steel fence at 105 East Main Street. The fence is needed to secure an existing generator and radio tower on the property, which is zoned B-3 General Business and Historic Downtown Design Review District. The board will also approve minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request 2561 for a 12' black solid steel fence at 105 East Main Street
• Applicant: Board of Lake County Commissioners
• Property in B-3 General Business & Historic Downtown Design Review District
• Fence to secure existing generator and radio tower
• Minutes approval from February 20, 2025 meeting

05 05 City Council

City Council is deciding on several resolutions, including authorizing bids for a $2.1 million amphitheater with seating, concession stand, and parking lot improvements, funded by grants and ARPA money. They will also consider a resolution affirming fair housing commitments, applying for a $165,000 CDBG grant for the amphitheater, applying for a Nature Works grant for a zipline and pavilion at Kiwanis Park, and designating Huntington Bank as a public depository.

• Authorize bidding for amphitheater construction (est. $2.1M) with $500K ODNR grant, $200K state capital, $500K ARPA, $150K coastal resilience grant
• Apply for $165,000 FY'2025 Community Development Block Grant for amphitheater
• Apply for Ohio Nature Works grant for zipline adventure area and pavilion at Kiwanis Recreation Park, 301 Latimore Street
• Designate Huntington Bank as public depository for up to $35M in city funds (July 2025–June 2030)
• Resolution recognizing duty to affirmatively further fair housing

City Council authorized the construction of an amphitheater estimated at $2 million and approved several grant applications for fair housing, the amphitheater, and a zipline adventure area. The council also designated Huntington Bank as a public depository and set a funding split for the lodging tax.

• Approved construction of amphitheater with estimated costs of $2 million (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing to maintain CDBG eligibility (6-0)
• Approved application for $165,000 CDBG grant for the amphitheater project (6-0)
• Approved application for $55,000 NatureWorks grant for zipline and pavilion (6-0)
• Designated Huntington Bank as a public depository (6-0)
• Set lodging tax allocation: 50% General Fund, 25% Parks and Recreation, 25% Arts and Entertainment

04 22 City Council Rescheduled

City Council will consider two items: an ordinance amending the city's classification and compensation plan for employees, and a resolution authorizing the city manager to seek bids and enter a contract for construction of an amphitheater. The amphitheater project is funded by a $500,000 Ohio Department of Natural Resources grant, $200,000 in state capital funding, and $500,000 in ARPA funds.

• Ordinance amending Section 167.07 of the Painesville Code to update the classification and compensation plan for city employees
• Resolution authorizing the city manager to advertise for bids and contract for amphitheater construction
• Amphitheater funding: $500,000 ODNR grant, $200,000 state capital funding, $500,000 ARPA funds

City Council adopted a $134,920 contract with American Structure Point, Inc. to update the 2026 Comprehensive Plan. Council also approved an ordinance reclassifying water plant positions and creating a new senior maintenance role. A resolution to bid for an amphitheater construction was moved to a third reading.

• Adopted Ordinance 14-25 to reclassify Water Pollution Control Plant positions and create a Water Treatment Plant Sr. Maintenance/Electrician role (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 28-25 to contract American Structure Point, Inc. for a Comprehensive Plan Update at a cost of $134,920 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Special Meeting 03.31.25 and Regular Meeting 04.07.25
• Moved amphitheater construction bid resolution to third reading

04 21 Special City Council We the People Day

The City Council conducted a required public hearing to gather resident comment on the impact of corporate and union political contributions. Three residents provided testimony regarding dark money and the Citizens United ruling. No official actions or votes were taken.

04 21 City Council

City Council will consider two items: an ordinance updating the city's employee classification and compensation plan, and a resolution authorizing the city manager to seek bids and enter a contract for construction of an amphitheater. The amphitheater project is funded by a $500,000 ODNR grant, $200,000 in state capital funding, and $500,000 in ARPA funds.

• Ordinance amending Section 167.07 of the Painesville Code to update the classification and compensation plan for city employees
• Resolution authorizing bidding and contract for amphitheater construction, funded by $500,000 ODNR grant, $200,000 state capital funding, and $500,000 ARPA funds
• Both items declared as emergency measures for immediate effect

04 07 City Council

The Painesville City Council is considering three resolutions: authorizing bids for sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation, applying for federal CMAQ funds to upgrade traffic signals at 16 intersections, and authorizing bids to construct an amphitheater with grant and ARPA funding. All three are declared emergency measures.

• Resolution to advertise for bids and contract for rehabilitation of various sanitary and storm sewers
• Resolution to apply for $1,170,000 in CMAQ funds (local share $234,000) to replace traffic signal controllers and vehicle detection at 16 intersections on Jackson, Liberty, Walnut, State, Main, and Chestnut streets
• Resolution to advertise for bids for construction of an amphitheater (estimated $2.1 million) with seating, concession stand, green room, restrooms, lighting, acoustical equipment, landscaping, and parking lot resurfacing with porous pavers
• Amphitheater funding sources: $500,000 ODNR grant, $200,000 state capital funds, $500,000 ARPA funds, and $150,000 Lake Erie Communities Coastal Resilience Grant

City Council approved resolutions to bid for sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation and to apply for federal NOACA funding for traffic signal upgrades. Council also agreed to expand the downtown business district sidewalk plowing area and purchase additional equipment. A resolution for an amphitheater construction contract was moved to a second reading.

• Approved Resolution 26-25 to bid for sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 27-25 to apply for NOACA CMAQ funding for 17 traffic signal upgrades (6-0)
• Moved amphitheater construction bid resolution to second reading
• Agreed to expand downtown business district sidewalk plowing area
• Agreed to purchase additional sidewalk plowing equipment
• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)

03 31 Special City Council

The City Council will vote on two ordinances updating Painesville's stormwater code. One ordinance rewrites Chapter 943 to prohibit illicit discharges and illegal connections to the municipal storm sewer system, with new inspection and enforcement powers. The other ordinance amends Chapter 941 to update stormwater utility and management regulations. Both are declared emergency measures to take effect immediately upon passage.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 943 to prohibit illicit discharges and illegal connections to the MS4, with monitoring, inspection, and enforcement provisions
• Ordinance amending Chapter 941 for stormwater utility and management updates
• Both ordinances declared emergency measures for immediate effect

City Council adopted three ordinances to update stormwater and erosion controls to meet EPA requirements and changed sidewalk violations from criminal to civil charges. Council also approved a development agreement amendment for Grand River Walk, LLC and authorized the purchase of salt and electric utility trucks.

• Adopted Ordinances 10-25, 11-25, and 12-25 to update stormwater and erosion control codes (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 13-25 changing sidewalk violations from criminal to civil charges (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-25 to bid for two 4x4 electric utility trucks (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-25 to sign amended Subgrant with Cuyahoga County (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 23-25 to purchase approx. 3,300 tons of salt from ODOT at $56/ton (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-25 for Painesville Area Little League to provide concessions at Kiwanis Recreation Park (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-25 amending Development Agreement with Grand River Walk, LLC for 257 East Main Street (7-0)

03 17 City Council

City Council will consider two ordinances: one updating the illicit discharge and illegal connection control chapter, and another amending the storm water utility and management chapter. Both are declared emergency measures and would take effect immediately upon passage.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 943 to prohibit illicit discharges and illegal connections to the storm sewer system, with inspection and enforcement provisions
• Ordinance amending Chapter 941 to update storm water utility and management regulations
• Both ordinances passed as emergency measures for immediate effect

City Council approved a motion to advertise for bids to purchase two 4x4 electric utility trucks. Several ordinances regarding storm water and sidewalks were sent for second reading. The council also discussed a subgrant agreement with Cuyahoga County and solar battery storage configurations.

• Approved motion to advertise for bids for two 4x4 electric utility trucks (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 3, 2025 meeting
• Tabled APPA Legislative Rally committee report
• Advanced Ordinance amending Chapter 943 (Illicit Discharge) to second reading
• Advanced Ordinance amending Chapter 941 (Storm Water Utility) to second reading
• Advanced Ordinance amending Chapter 1143 (Erosion and Sediment Control) to second reading
• Advanced Ordinance amending Chapter 909 (Sidewalks) to second reading
• Advanced Resolution for Cuyahoga County subgrant to second reading

03 03 City Council

The Painesville City Council is considering three resolutions: authorizing a 36-month contract with Flock Safety to install 10 license plate readers, requesting an advance payment of 2025 tax funds from the Lake County Auditor, and authorizing the city manager to seek bids for the East Walnut Avenue water main replacement. All are declared emergency measures.

• 36-month contract with Flock Safety for 10 license plate readers
• Request to Lake County Auditor for advance tax payments per ORC §321.34
• Bid authorization for East Walnut Avenue Water Main Replacement
• All resolutions declared emergency and effective immediately

City Council approved a three-year contract with Flock Safety for ten license plate reader cameras and authorized a water main replacement on East Walnut Avenue. The council also approved advance tax payments from the County Auditor.

• Approved $92,000 3-year contract with Flock Safety for 10 license plate reader cameras (6-0)
• Approved resolution for County Auditor to make advance tax payments (6-0)
• Approved bidding and contract for East Walnut Avenue Water Main Replacement (6-0)
• BZA approved variance for Lake County Board of Commissioners to build 4,356 sq ft Sheriffs garage (5-0)
• Sworn in Brian Dunay to the BZA for term ending December 31, 2029
• Tabled APPA Legislative Rally item
• Tabled Sidewalk Snow Plowing item

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from the Lake County Board of Commissioners. The proposal seeks to build a 4,356 square foot garage structure instead of the 1,068 square feet permitted by the UDC.

• Variance Request #2560: Sheriff's garage at 125 East Erie Street
• Proposed garage size: 4,356 square feet (~66’x66’)
• Requested variance from Section 1119.04 (b)

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for the Lake County Board of Commissioners to build a sheriff's garage at 125 East Erie Street that is 4,356 square feet, far larger than the 1,068 square feet normally allowed. The vote was 5-0. A new board member, Brian Dunay, was also sworn in for a term through 2029.

• Variance approved for sheriff's garage at 125 East Erie Street, 4,356 sq ft vs. permitted 1,068 sq ft
• Unanimous 5-0 vote by the Board of Zoning Appeals
• New board member Brian Dunay sworn in for term 2025-2029

02 18 City Council

The Painesville City Council is considering two ordinances that would raise sewer and water rates for residents and businesses over the next several years. The sewer rate would increase from $5.91 to $6.50 per 100 cubic feet starting March 1, 2025, with further increases through 2029. Water rates would also rise, with new charges effective January 1, 2024, and additional increases in 2027, 2028, and 2029. The council is also voting on adopting the 2025 Codified Ordinances and amending the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2025.

• Sewer rates increase to $6.50 per 100 cubic feet effective March 1, 2025, rising to $8.28 by 2029
• Water rates increase effective January 1, 2024, with further hikes in 2027, 2028, and 2029
• Infrastructure Improvement Fee for water meters set to increase in 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029
• Adoption of the 2025 Codified Ordinances, including new and amended sections
• Amended appropriations for fiscal year 2025, including $1,000,000 for capital outlay from the Land Acquisition Fund

City Council adopted ordinances increasing sewer rates and adjusting water service rates. The board also approved several police department upgrades, including new patrol car outfitting and a crime camera system expansion. Additionally, the city entered into a development agreement with Weaver Meats, Inc. and an option to purchase property at 413 Chardon Street.

• Approved sewer rate increases of 10% in 2025-26, 5% in 2027-29 (6-0)
• Approved water rate increases of 0% in 2025-26, 5% in 2027-29 (6-0)
• Approved $165,000 purchase option for property at 413 Chardon Street (6-0)
• Approved industrial expansion agreement with Weaver Meats, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $270,000 for Police Intersection Crime Camera System Expansion (6-0)
• Approved $62,500 for police office equipment and furniture upgrades (6-0)
• Approved funding for three new police patrol car upfitting and outfitting (6-0)
• Approved $48,000 in one-time longevity payments for retired rehired non-union employees (6-0)

Planning Commission Actions

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve a modification to a Conditional Use Permit, allowing Alaija Williams to extend weekend business hours from 10am-11pm to 10am-1am at 113 Main Street. The decision also included the annual review of the permit, which was otherwise scheduled for April 2025.

• Approved modification to Conditional Use Permit for extended weekend hours (10am to 1am) at 113 Main Street
• Annual review of Conditional Use Permit conducted ahead of schedule
• Unanimous 5-0 vote by the Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request from Alaija Williams to modify her Conditional Use Permit to extend business hours on weekends from 10pm to 1am at 113 Main Street. The meeting also includes the annual review of the permit and a design review for signage at 256 Richmond Street.

• Modification to Conditional Use Permit for 113 Main Street to extend weekend hours from 10am-11pm to 10am-1am
• Annual review of Conditional Use Permit for 113 Main Street (originally scheduled for April 2025)
• Design review of signage for Urban Demand at 256 Richmond Street

Painesville City Council

Painesville City Council is considering multiple ordinances and resolutions, including multi-year sewer and water rate increases, a $1 million land acquisition fund, and $900,000 in additional funding for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program. The sewer rate would rise from $5.91 to $6.50 per 100 cubic feet in March 2025, with further increases through 2029. Water rates and infrastructure fees would also increase in steps through 2029.

• Sewer rate increase: $6.50 per 100 cubic feet effective March 1, 2025, rising to $8.28 by 2029
• Water rate increase: new uniform rate of $3.31 per 100 cubic feet inside city limits effective 2024, rising to $3.94 by 2029
• Water infrastructure improvement fee: monthly charges for meters ranging from $14.00 to $306.25, with increases through 2029
• Creation of Land Acquisition Fund #401 with $1,000,000 transfer from General Fund for property purchases
• Additional $900,000 purchase order to complete AMI (smart meter) deployment for the Electric Department

City Council established a Land Acquisition Fund and approved a $1 million transfer from the general fund to support economic development. An additional $25,000 was transferred from the general fund to a new senior services fund. Several ordinances regarding utility rates and police equipment moved toward final approval.

• Adopted Resolution 11-25 creating the Land Acquisition Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 03-25 transferring $1M to the land acquisition fund and $25,000 to the senior services fund (5-0)
• Advanced sewer rate amendment (Section 937.57(a)) to third reading
• Advanced water service rate amendment (Section 933.19) to third reading
• Approved amendment to the AMP Contract for AMI deployment and advanced to third reading
• Advanced resolution to advertise and contract for police patrol car upfitting (est. $97,560) to second reading

01 27 City Council Rescheduled from 01 21

The City Council is considering an ordinance that would amend Chapter 929 of the Painesville Code to adopt new electric service rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The proposed rates, based on a cost-of-service study, would take effect in three phases on January 1, 2025, 2026, and 2027, with increases for customers both inside and outside city limits.

• Residential rates: kWh charge rising from 10.460 to 11.072 cents/kWh (inside city) and 11.820 to 12.511 cents/kWh (outside) over three years; monthly customer charge increasing from $15.85 to $17.55 (inside) and $17.90 to $19.85 (outside)
• General commercial rates: kWh charge rising from 10.898 to 11.750 cents/kWh (inside) and 12.642 to 13.630 cents/kWh (outside); monthly charge increasing from $31.00 to $33.00 (inside) and $35.95 to $38.30 (outside)
• Large commercial rates: demand charge rising from $9.50 to $11.50/kW (inside) and $11.02 to $13.34/kW (outside); monthly charge increasing from $81.00 to $93.00 (inside) and $93.95 to $107.90 (outside)
• Industrial rates: demand charge rising from $9.50 to $11.50/kW (inside) and $11.00 to $13.35/kW (outside); monthly charge increasing from $275.00 to $375.00 (inside) and $320.00 to $435.00 (outside)
• Outdoor lighting rates also increasing for various lamp sizes and types, with separate schedules for inside and outside corporate limits

City Council adopted an ordinance to increase electric service rates based on a recent rate study. The council also authorized bidding for various road resurfacing projects and the installation of sidewalks on Elm Street. Additionally, a resolution was passed to support the city's application for an America 250 grant.

• Adopted Ordinance 02-25 to increase electric service rates (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 07-25 to advertise for bids for 2025 asphalt resurfacing of various roads (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 08-25 to advertise for bids for Elm Street Safe Routes to School sidewalk installation (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 09-25 to support the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial grant application (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10-25 to lease 0.94 acres at 66 South St. Clair Street to Vic Place, LLC (6-0)
• Approved January 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Tabled Resolution for AMI deployment funding to second reading for language amendments

01 21 City Council

Council is considering an ordinance that would amend Chapter 929 of the city code to adopt new electric rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers both inside and outside city limits. The proposed rates would take effect in three phases on January 1 of 2025, 2026, and 2027, following a cost-of-service study by Utility Financial Solutions.

• Residential rates: kWh charge rising from 10.460¢ to 11.072¢/kWh (inside limits) and monthly customer charge from $15.85 to $17.55 over three years
• General commercial rates: kWh charge increasing from 10.898¢ to 11.750¢/kWh (inside limits) and monthly charge from $31.00 to $33.00
• Large commercial demand charge: $9.50/kW in 2025 rising to $11.50/kW in 2027 (inside limits)
• Industrial schedule: demand charge $9.50/kW in 2025 to $11.50/kW in 2027 (inside limits); monthly customer charge from $275 to $375
• Outdoor lighting rates also increase for area and roadway lighting fixtures over the three-year period

Planning Commission Actions

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 on three items: a modification to a conditional use permit for Grand River Walk LLC at 257 Main Street to convert a bike storage room into a 1-bedroom apartment, a 5-year renewal of a conditional use permit for Steele Mansion Suites LLC at 348 Mentor Avenue, and approval of an 8.00kW roof-mounted solar array system at 434 Community Lane. No other business or administrative reports were discussed.

• Approved modification to Grand River Walk LLC's conditional use permit at 257 Main Street to change first-floor floor plan from bike storage to 1-bedroom apartment
• Approved 5-year renewal of conditional use permit for Steele Mansion Suites LLC at 348 Mentor Avenue
• Approved installation of 8.00kW roof-mounted solar array system at 434 Community Lane for Erin Bishop
• All three decisions passed by unanimous 5-0 votes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 on three items: a modification to a conditional use permit for Grand River Walk LLC at 257 Main Street, a five-year renewal of a conditional use permit for Steele Mansion Suites LLC at 348 Mentor Avenue, and a roof-mounted solar array system at 434 Community Lane. No other business or administrative reports were discussed.

• Approved modification to conditional use permit for Grand River Walk LLC at 257 Main Street, converting a bike storage room to a 1-bedroom apartment
• Approved 5-year renewal of conditional use permit for Steele Mansion Suites LLC at 348 Mentor Avenue
• Approved installation of an 8.00kW roof-mounted solar array system at 434 Community Lane for Erin Bishop

01 06 City Council

City Council is considering an ordinance that would amend Chapter 929 of the city code to adopt new electric service rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, with phased increases taking effect January 1 of 2025, 2026, and 2027. The changes follow a cost-of-service study by Utility Financial Solutions. The ordinance also updates outdoor lighting rates, applicable riders, and miscellaneous charges.

• Residential monthly customer charge within city limits rises from $15.85 (2025) to $17.55 (2027); outside limits from $17.90 to $19.85
• General commercial (under 30 kW demand) kWh rate within city limits: 10.898¢/kWh (2025), 11.525¢ (2026), 11.750¢ (2027)
• Large commercial (30+ kW demand) demand charge within city limits: $9.50/kW (2025), $10.50 (2026), $11.50 (2027)
• Industrial schedule (over 500,000 kWh/month) monthly customer charge within city limits: $275 (2025), $325 (2026), $375 (2027)
• Outdoor lighting rates updated for mercury vapor and high-pressure sodium lamps within and outside corporate limits

City Council approved a land purchase agreement with Grand River Walk, LLC for a property on Latimore Street and established a Senior Citizen Services Fund. The board also authorized grant applications for water protection and streetscape improvements, and renamed the Electric Committee to the Utility Committee.

• Adopted Ordinance 01-25 to rename Electric Committee to Utility Committee (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 01-25 to create the Senior Citizen Services Fund (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 02-25 to amend development agreement with Grand River Walk, LLC (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 03-25 to sell Latimore Street property to Grand River Walk, LLC for $6,500 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 04-25 to apply for $60,000 Ohio EPA grant for Source Water Protection (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 05-25 to bid for Crile Water Tank repairs and painting (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 06-25 to apply for $1,014,500 ODOT grant for S. St. Clair Street improvements (6-0)
• Reappointed Wardell Link, Brian Jones, and William Lewins; appointed Greg Miller and Maggie Runyon to commissions