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Adam Small said council members had previously advised residents to file police reports about the alleged conduct; Small argued that the mosque’s speech may be protected by the First Amendment but said the city’s policies and resolutions prohibit tolerating hate. He cited Solon’s DEI policies and named two resolutions — “antisemitism resolution 2023-86” and “antisemitism resolution 2020-201” (as referenced in his remarks) — and urged the mayor and council to publicly condemn the mosque’s speech and to remove Masroor Malik from the city’s Community Relations committee.

Small also pressed the council to remove the Chagrin Valley Islamic Center (CVIC) as an example in the city’s anti-racism resolution language, saying that inclusion of the CVIC in those materials was inappropriate given his allegations. He urged the mayor to act and to issue a condemnation specifically naming the mosque rather than offering a generalized statement against all forms of hate.

Council did not take formal action during the meeting. The record shows extended public comment on the topic but no council vote or staff report recorded at the meeting related to the petitioner’s requests.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council - April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters accused the Chagrin Valley Islamic Center of spreading hate speech and urged council to condemn the rhetoric, remove Masroor Malik from a city committee and remove the CVIC from the city's anti-racism resolution language.","taxTitle","Solon City Council, Solon, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",71135,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6082708,"Solon resident warns council about proposed recreational dispensary near schools and park",104,778000,882000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2936259-8c1a2df7eafbba0bf9b0313f34df3391&start=778&end=882","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2936259-8c1a2df7eafbba0bf9b0313f34df3391/thumbnail_778000.jpg","/articles/6082708/Ohio/Solon-resident-warns-council-about-proposed-recreational-dispensary-near-schools-and-park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082708-a7f8d8d6206dbbad78914632752acb24/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146091&Signature=VH7mMf09q0pXZ0qSwbkXANl-5ekicJKoZZ9vBlw3rrlwsT3TY0d-xPSOO~qHs5R5BPY79K~cbGuMVQhLCgWwRhR7Y8gTqLV8QUukZXJhoVRQaina1nM0Tn-4PutR4qqxl7iKLObNJ40N2VWtNPVsEwfFjTjThCU7CspkPBMhtY9Li5iyJfT7K322tae1PdBjuReW0ZDI6DVbIiTyvOR45YpzyoIBlnIB7YGB9XAfmbPFTIDz3vo9DlSLmchSfpuUT6OPxvsaXo62ysczXDWb18P54~IA-GzmfarxLretdB8kzVVgVQHK0eCHbi8ixjKPnohXu4f3PD8vBWb539TiTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rick Santangelo, a long-time Solon resident, spoke during public comments to urge councilmembers to reconsider the proposed placement of a recreational marijuana dispensary on Aurora Road, saying the location is near Saint Rita School and Solon High School and is “within a few feet of the state minimum of separation from the school.”

Santangelo said he was “shocked and alarmed” by the permit to allow a dispensary adjacent to an area being developed and near parks and schools. He argued that while the location may comply with state minimum separation, it violates “the spirit of the law” and makes access easier for high-school students. Santangelo also said that the presence of a dispensary could lead groups to congregate at nearby parks and that the smell of marijuana could affect recreational spaces.

Mayor Krause responded that the city understands residents’ concerns and that the city and school officials have discussed the matter. The mayor also noted state-wide votes legalizing recreational marijuana and said council members and staff had taken resident concerns seriously.

The council did not take formal action on the dispensary during the meeting; Santangelo said he hoped the council would consider additional steps or review, and he referenced Hudson as a nearby municipality that planned to continue discussion.","A resident urged the council to reconsider allowing a recreational marijuana dispensary near St. Rita School, Solon High School and a city park, saying the location adds a risk point for youth and community character.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6082713,"Rezoning request for Aurora Road property set for planning commission public hearing April 15",49,303000,352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2936259-8c1a2df7eafbba0bf9b0313f34df3391&start=303&end=352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2936259-8c1a2df7eafbba0bf9b0313f34df3391/thumbnail_303000.jpg","/articles/6082713/Ohio/Rezoning-request-for-Aurora-Road-property-set-for-planning-commission-public-hearing-April-15","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082713-b8af7bb251e9173b5b788a52dc333db5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146091&Signature=apf3OnzrxsQpqPSAMI0E7rwrvN1abco5g0Wzmm0p~fE66gN0mg8u61vgnF9jwweZpTY-mMZykXqpCcPGXTUw5a1Mbcc-P9HLHOicw61v369GG31x6AJ-xDehiNzfMDqU-nQ-ufbr8KHEPhT9PMG1UzLjI-mi1XvY6i5R3CTN9BUUvFosLFEq7mG-906Nzw5TAitqzHPNHOxZkeaRXrokC6lnw2Zgc2cN~XtiUcWjWLySuhcpZW6BsGEOinFbWTuZBmLX1ckCSRIH7lelEuXa0EeHNKJcHLfFAAGFKRgTg56zoGIZfCJ9bPtW-tfGHj4a~9pDSGwVGXZHr4JlI2yGHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An application from TMMC Ohio LLC proposes rezoning permanent parcel 95619001 at 37500 Aurora Road from R-1D single-family residential to W-1 Winery zoning. Council noted the item has been referred to the Planning Commission and that there is no new material on the application as presented to council.

Council members said the matter was discussed in caucus and that a public hearing will be scheduled with the Planning Commission; they encouraged residents to attend both the planning commission hearings and the upcoming council public hearing. One councilmember who spoke said the applicant has presented a plan they believe is a good fit and urged residents to review the applicant’s materials in person at the winery site and at hearings.

The council did not vote on the rezoning at the meeting; the item remains pending and will proceed through the planning commission process with a public hearing on April 15.","An application from TMMC Ohio LLC seeks to rezone 37500 Aurora Road from R-1D single-family residential to W-1 Winery; the request has been referred to the planning commission and a public hearing is scheduled for April 15.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6082718,"Council passes consent package including labor deal, road repair contracts and water services; roll calls unanimous",58,547000,605000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2936259-8c1a2df7eafbba0bf9b0313f34df3391&start=547&end=605","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2936259-8c1a2df7eafbba0bf9b0313f34df3391/thumbnail_547000.jpg","/articles/6082718/Ohio/Council-passes-consent-package-including-labor-deal-road-repair-contracts-and-water-services-roll-calls-unanimous","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082718-4b1676cc634f2e30094f3ef4927a2640/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146091&Signature=pAYnFR1wkwc09vT92FBn14FctncDWAt0-MoPi-DxUchbZswa7ftYj3YcJu1Tc57di~RUVyqKFzWAfTIfpnQeGkBCqAVfg2rauQcndJfWdA81pDYGJ3T-wxAMABhk3WlccjJfL8N4EH5VxoUP2cH--wSIqzxfmOK9RDV4~6ltfgd7lb0I6TDICvPHlMUYScyudiRMV3xqZAkgMKDP4K8YLo8KzJPYGY2CHPIQbg-oN3ojDHltuJ7~KTg~PFd1kHRQOrVLo~fZOmtKLS1Yk6C9Tr62ePtN3j4pEFuWSd8aJr~aH0KVCYVS~YpZwNkySOsmyYp7HIK73srB2Z-lfQ~t4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Solon City Council approved the consent agenda by unanimous roll calls. The ordinances included collective bargaining, public-works contracts and professional services for the water reclamation department; each ordinance was declared an emergency and advanced by council vote.

Key items approved on the consent agenda:

- Ordinance 2025-75: Authorizes the mayor to enter a collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 436 for building inspectors for Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2027. (Council described it as reviewed by the law department.)

- Ordinance 2025-76: Accepts the base bid and alternate bid of Katz Construction for the 2025 annual concrete repair program and declares an emergency; the amount read into the record was $3,319,030.70.

- Ordinance 2025-77: Awards the 2025 annual asphalt repair program to Crossroads Asphalt (base bid sections A–D and alternate 1) as the lowest and best bidder; the amount read into the record was $1,132,000.

- Ordinance 2025-78: Accepts the base bid of Ohio Bulk Transfer Company for a two-year sludge hauling services contract for the Water Reclamation Department, declaring emergency. The ordinance identified pricing read into the record as $650 per load for year one and $700 per load for year two.

- Ordinance 2025-79: Waives the competitive selection process and authorizes a one-year contract with Neo Environmental Services for professional administration of the pretreatment program at the water reclamation facility, in an amount not to exceed $240,000; the waiver was made under Purchasing Policy Codified Ordinance 234.03 and was presented as an emergency.

Council moved to approve the consent package under suspension and then voted for final passage; roll-call votes were recorded as unanimous yes.","Solon City Council approved multiple ordinances as part of the consent agenda, including a collective bargaining agreement for building inspectors, the annual concrete and asphalt repair contracts, a two-year sludge-hauling contract, and a pretreatment administration contract that waives competitive selection.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6082722,"Council approves six-month extension to Liberty Ford economic development agreement",79,364000,443000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2936259-8c1a2df7eafbba0bf9b0313f34df3391&start=364&end=443","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2936259-8c1a2df7eafbba0bf9b0313f34df3391/thumbnail_364000.jpg","/articles/6082722/Ohio/Council-approves-six-month-extension-to-Liberty-Ford-economic-development-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082722-2e2f04e2503da8ce267da9bed08765eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146091&Signature=Ee4IC34jkq-PR8OR3XrVq3zFl9U2gFfhlKvavhx0WcuOZNYI3ZdR2hriC-GVXwBuP4~QyyjUJCGboVSwdW7QlMcdbJCgRy4Qfc1dP2PlfpIKipZ3gpkOKT8li-nBUs1se2pRhwyyxBMMn4YmWgjrLatj33cZfTJDqyIZtq187Qe1his2lnE4fhRW5n9i6s1bD-E407BtM6iVh30LxE8lswj9p02~-nb4mDrcCStsVTSDYms8VR~sDfJG~EwF3H2Vwp3FzYEDF9i76hUcp8jma0uYAO2zgsIn3tIoC2vONPjPY0LUZIlqDygeqgGpkYUYS0JGzi8z1o6MLesvIEWtXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Solon City Council approved Ordinance 2025-74 on a unanimous roll call, authorizing the mayor or his designee to enter a first amendment to the economic development agreement with J J J Real Estate LLC and declaring an emergency.

The extension, described during council discussion as a six-month extension to the developer's existing agreement, passed after Councilmember Bentley moved the measure and Councilmember Schmitz seconded. Councilmembers present voted yes on both suspension and final passage.

Councilmembers said the extension was granted with added conditions intended to improve transparency. Councilmembers stated the administration will provide monthly reports to council about progress on the project, and the developer will work with the economic development department and the mayor’s office to provide updates to residents about the project’s status.

Council discussion included acknowledgement of resident interest in the former Liberty Ford site and differing views among councilmembers about the developer’s pace and past missed deadlines. One councilmember said they were “not thrilled” but would continue to give the developer an opportunity to move the project forward; another emphasized the need for improved communication with residents.

The ordinance was described at the meeting as involving the Liberty Ford property; the developer asked for an extension after some dates in the agreement had already passed. No additional financial terms or specific new deadlines were read into the record during the council discussion.","Solon City Council voted to approve Ordinance 2025-74, extending an economic development agreement for the former Liberty Ford property for six months and requiring monthly updates from the administration and developer to council and residents.","actionData","errors"]

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