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Finance Director told council the amendment covers items such as replacement of a fire alarm system in City Hall and the senior center, fire alarm and generator inspections at the new police station, Lorain County auditor fees, remittances to North Ridgeville City Schools, and sidewalk inspection refunds. The director asked council to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause so the finance department would have the resources necessary to meet financial obligations.

Council dispensed with second and third readings, agreed to add the emergency clause and approved the ordinance by roll call. The clerk recorded unanimous or near-unanimous votes consistent with the printed roll call. The finance department will post March and April 2025 financial reports on the city website and execute the appropriations authorized by the ordinance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of North Ridgeville Regular City Council Meeting 05-19-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council adopted Ordinance 2025-80, an amendment to the 2025 appropriations ordinance, with an emergency clause after the finance director requested the change to provide resources for immediate obligations including fire-alarm and generator inspections and other items.","taxTitle","North Ridgeville, Lorain County, Ohio","taxId",54057,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6234370,"Council appoints Andy McDowell to Parks and Recreation Commission",129,2067000,2196000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411401-8fabdeda1128ca462fa27e035de93744&start=2067&end=2196","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411401-8fabdeda1128ca462fa27e035de93744/thumbnail_2067000.jpg","/articles/6234370/North-Ridgeville/Lorain-County/Ohio/Council-appoints-Andy-McDowell-to-Parks-and-Recreation-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234370-422e62354da51197fd130bea767e0cf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450790&Signature=KTKAr8nQRadhXYXGCwIyYL-V~lFju5Zxn9bvHadf5a6m8D7XU4pAALV9fuiyALnNj5NfQpF7fGX2orCKFcyv7b4LniWUh7PyJwmmADFb2JfZPIOtsWfHdBFlo0-9tNwfM4X66PquqNLQBQ~JUw5TY6FawLGjkAi7XV8fQFRxKBKDgh~ALHU6SbOT8Cjv2mlXgf10r2JLnQJfaz9TmKXy7~8s0jYPpreY1fdkoE2VXNvFQIABpaz-8fT~WkXM9aKy5hRsijWOcqNaAWYSaPwj05P21rZQ6zytr3~F6Lzsa9ZaUWTmD08MfwPGfN4rs98Tv~ItAjoror8nE6FW0FMZBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","North Ridgeville City Council unanimously appointed Andy McDowell to the Parks and Recreation Commission on May 19 after the mayor nominated him and described his experience.

The mayor said McDowell has lived in the city for 25 years and has experience with land conservancy organizations and park naturalist roles; he holds an associate degree in parks and recreation management and a bachelor of science in environmental education. The mayor said McDowell was interviewed by the park and rec director and recommended for the commission. Councilman Winkel seconded the motion to appoint. Clerk roll call recorded all members voting yes and the motion carried.

The appointment places McDowell on the Parks and Recreation Commission; no term length or start date beyond the council action was provided on the record.","Mayor's nomination of Andy McDowell, a resident with experience in land conservancy and parks, was confirmed by council unanimous roll call at the May 19 meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6234375,"Planning Commission approvals for Victory Park lighting plan and Hampton Place Phase 8 move forward after council vote",127,3759000,3886000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411401-8fabdeda1128ca462fa27e035de93744&start=3759&end=3886","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411401-8fabdeda1128ca462fa27e035de93744/thumbnail_3759000.jpg","/articles/6234375/North-Ridgeville/Lorain-County/Ohio/Planning-Commission-approvals-for-Victory-Park-lighting-plan-and-Hampton-Place-Phase-8-move-forward-after-council-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234375-5891647b8033042d55867d9b9ba1b788/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450790&Signature=YOGqQlkdWWkqSOxA5W2froeAb2qRpGkRUcoLnOeydhf9Bmvtfvo8tioglT0hG~kBc7sPmm9ITe7NVdwcwLDlamdaGCHe-OS5js8vEZF6vHPA9s-wfUNQHvtL3KdP2UkUdPJEMHh4uVRZbB10DUGujJ9KXymV6ckF4c4W7D-tofCU8ksRwbMZyAuv5ET8VJAh1Emi~keWxcVUgCkZ0A4nVVkwIotNY9u--HUt8tALJChKD9ELvJfbKdyg3eCYB3RdtAHN1mBSWF~g2eQT1ehPo157d5p2tDzo7pGOCygpgyJMezut2opL14ho2~~8GwATR~AcOjvoaMuwVG5yM-ZC-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","North Ridgeville City Council on May 19 approved two Planning Commission actions: a lighting plan for Victory Park (property zoned I-2, Sports Park at 7707 Victory Lane) and plat/condition approval for Hampton Place Subdivision Phase 8 (R‑1 residential).

The clerk read the Planning Commission minutes into the record. Victory Park’s lighting plan was approved by the Planning Commission 5-0 with a condition that a new photometric analysis be submitted to account for proposed and existing lighting. Council moved to approve the Planning Commission action; the motion passed by roll call with all members voting yes.

Hampton Place Subdivision Phase 8 was approved by the Planning Commission 5-0 subject to conditions: 1) further investigation and acceptable resolution regarding an unclassified pipe on State Route 83 satisfactory to engineering; 2) finish construction of the concrete roadway; and 3) provide a financial guarantee equal to the cost of remaining items not yet constructed. The clerk read that “all conditions must be fulfilled before the plat is signed and executed.” Council voted to approve the Planning Commission’s action on Hampton Place; roll call recorded one dissenting vote noted in council minutes (motion carried 6-1).

During council consideration a member pointed out a typographical error in the Planning Commission report (word “plant” should read “plat”) and the clerk corrected the record. Engineering will require the unclassified pipe issue be resolved before final plat signing and will enforce the financial guarantee requirement.

Both approvals allow the projects to proceed to the next steps in permitting and construction once conditions from planning and engineering are satisfied.","Council voted to approve Planning Commission actions on a lighting plan for Victory Park and plat conditions for Hampton Place Subdivision Phase 8; both approvals included required conditions set by planning and engineering staff.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6234378,"Council adopts emergency appropriation to acquire property for proposed Center Ridge roundabout",116,4843000,4959000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411401-8fabdeda1128ca462fa27e035de93744&start=4843&end=4959","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411401-8fabdeda1128ca462fa27e035de93744/thumbnail_4843000.jpg","/articles/6234378/North-Ridgeville/Lorain-County/Ohio/Council-adopts-emergency-appropriation-to-acquire-property-for-proposed-Center-Ridge-roundabout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234378-258047982d27f12fab4a1908993ad872/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450790&Signature=TdKvgnsnSvtORtICWoWSsTqSlhmdFGY9RL4tW72ZHp10XxBSaHb~MALf6O28zvxoC2KzpuNmXcgaWAaVtSNRwsVmMTzGZnb0sVelDkFZnm8PaiFxSz7bEFnmRosYlcXld8uUv4PNj3BorPm~XXwovQ8EA25I7weqzHTy7-KI2kLl1aBtpu54E9UMiTuFNhD-eAq0-BkakdyFhsX~1g8E4Pp15vqBUoje6R5LiuaGndoYp7esL1sVK2ceg7y5zAEBqoHA20ghTdCQDDEaW0liZG1nYiNSxrQdPnDdfXo2W3V30JUYH0upK7nKKi3x1m3ab0dAJtIJ~Zk0xINwyawr4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","North Ridgeville City Council on May 19 adopted Resolution 2025-78, authorizing appropriation of a permanent parcel needed for development and construction of a traffic roundabout and adding an emergency clause so the purchase can complete the pending court settlement.

Mayor explained the resolution is for property takings related to a roundabout project and said the city had settled a court case and needs the appropriation to complete the transaction in a timely manner. The mayor moved to dispense with second and third readings and to add the emergency clause; both motions were approved by council and the resolution was adopted by roll call.

The resolution references a permanent parcel number (listed in the resolution as the parcel required for the roundabout). Council discussed only limited procedural questions, including whether a street address was required in the resolution; the mayor and law director confirmed the parcel number suffices. The mayor said litigation had been settled and the city must move forward to complete the land acquisition.

Council acted by voice and roll-call votes during the meeting; the clerk recorded the motion and the mayor’s request for the emergency clause. The action authorizes the finance department to proceed with appropriations necessary to finalize the court settlement and property transfer. No additional project funding breakdown was provided on the record at this meeting.

Staff noted the appropriation is tied to an ongoing infrastructure project (a traffic roundabout) and that easement or property acquisition steps will follow the adopted resolution and executed settlement.","To settle litigation and complete land acquisition for a proposed traffic roundabout, North Ridgeville City Council adopted Resolution 2025-78 with an emergency clause on May 19 to authorize appropriation tied to permanent parcel acquisition.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6234381,"North Ridgeville council approves Circle K at Lorraine Road over resident objections, 5-2",885,3936000,4821000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411401-8fabdeda1128ca462fa27e035de93744&start=3936&end=4821","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411401-8fabdeda1128ca462fa27e035de93744/thumbnail_3936000.jpg","/articles/6234381/North-Ridgeville/Lorain-County/Ohio/North-Ridgeville-council-approves-Circle-K-at-Lorraine-Road-over-resident-objections-5-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234381-0825dee8c0ab6427dd21cfcac6dc179c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450790&Signature=QKDGYWt5xg7g~4KEBik2ZXJm5tsXe2LidGlRk6za~b-8TuAuPdafIpeaZSMqB-BxVW5PqHvGaMi8w5n687yJ4XWWVl6gyAmvVwBDwsHt5zNjFx~nHuRRR~xe6yhexsPqH5PD3wGpaXKtiORmyfbmIHngpW87OPcjFsg5BP0qEzF26L1ye5nNwbbJTiQExH7IUP41LsKlNRgbvIknIoQ-rPosEv7MGNBeP~5cjZyrXbXVuzLGUnUuVxyS5jwmSX5L-eUK5Yje0hSiQOX7jOoWfidL1AZ6ouqOrXRVh9V7uKPrfM9KV8Zxf9Y7a--SLLO~VU95noiP91hFnTnX1JtRNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","North Ridgeville City Council on May 19 approved a Planning Commission recommendation to permit a new Circle K gas station and retail store at 34273 Lorraine Road, passing the motion 5-2 after more than an hour of public comment and council discussion.

The approval followed a May 13 Planning Commission vote of 5-0 in favor of the project. Councilman Abens moved to approve the Planning Commission action; Councilman Winkle seconded the motion. Clerk roll call recorded votes in favor from Abens, Winkle, Awig, De Vries and Jacobs; Councilmembers Swank and Schaefer voted no.

Residents who live near the proposed site urged council to reject or delay the project, citing traffic, safety, stormwater runoff and potential groundwater contamination. Barb Ackerman, of 8578 Root Road, said she opposed a gas station at the corner and warned of increased traffic and spill risks, saying, “A gas station on the corner is a horrible idea.” Kitty Salyer, 8605 Root Road, said the proposal contradicts the corridor plan and expressed concern about litter, crime and property values. James Bridal, who identified himself with Faith Baptist Temple, cited safety for elderly church members and water runoff that he says has worsened since nearby housing was built.

City staff and several council members responded that Circle K’s application met zoning and code requirements. At the meeting the administration noted the property is zoned B3 Highway Commercial District and that Circle K had made concessions requested by the city, including dedication of frontage to allow future roadway widening and plans to realign access drives. The city’s attorney and the assistant law director said there was no legal basis to deny an application that meets code.

The council and staff described mitigation that Circle K agreed to provide: additional lanes and access reconfiguration if a traffic circle is installed, realigned access drives, detention basins for stormwater control and controls on truck routing. Planning documents and the clerk’s reading list the applicant as Circle K, applicant Brett Lamb, and owner AGLR Investments, LLC (permanent parcel 741000612). A city official said the company had agreed to “sacrifice some of their roadside frontage at no site expense to the city in order to have a dedicated turning lane in and out of their site and to accommodate a proposed traffic circle.”

Council members who voted against the project said their “no” votes reflected neighborhood concerns rather than code technicalities. One opponent said there are already two gas stations nearby and questioned whether the city should allow another. Supporters said the project complied with the city’s zoning and engineering requirements and warned that denying a lawful application could invite legal challenge and the loss of negotiated concessions.

The council also clarified alcohol sales: planning staff said the Ohio Liquor Code allows retail, off-premises alcohol sales within 500 feet of a church, so the presence of Faith Baptist Temple did not provide a legal basis for denial. Engineering staff said they would continue to review stormwater and access details as plan sheets are finalized.

The approved motion directs no additional council action at this meeting; the project will proceed through the permitting and engineering review processes required by the city and state.

Notable details: Planning Commission approval 5-0 (May 13); council approval 5-2 (May 19). Applicant and owner information were read into the record by the clerk.","After public comment raised traffic, safety and environmental concerns, North Ridgeville City Council voted 5-2 to approve a proposed Circle K gas station and retail store at 34273 Lorraine Road following a unanimous Planning Commission recommendation and assurances from city staff about zoning and mitigation measures.","actionData","errors"]

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