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regards to the old hospital, she noted that it still had valet parking after it was determined it would no longer be in service. She claimed the city destroyed the two Christmas trees in the front and got rid of all the parking meters. She asked why contractors are allowed to park there now and why did the city cut the trees down. She stated that there hasn't been anyone in the Curtis building for 20 years and complained of the prints in the window. She asked why are we saving that building instead of the hospital. She also inquired about the Christian life center and asked if that is being leveled or saved? Mayor Summers responded that the valet parking was not very well used. He noted that there is a person that works there who can help you when you come in. The old facility did not have close parking, which is why it had valet. He added that the trees were going to have to come down at some point, as the new facility needed area for staging. There will be serious impact to those buildings in the coming weeks. Director Sylvester clarified that she was talking about the parking spaces on Belle. He noted that it was a public safety decision to eliminate them. The fence comes all the way up to the curb and that some contractors are parking there. Mayor Summers stated that the Curtis building was cleared by the city as a historical structure and that it is looking to preserve that. It will stay in its current form and is under consideration for how it will be reused. He does not think the Christian Life center will survive. Steve Skantos - 1437 Parkwood — Mr. Stansos spoked regarding the Solove Development on Detroit & Bunts. He invited members of Council & the mayor to meet with residents in that area to discuss the project. They had an informal meeting with a representative from the developer today regarding a revised proposal for the project. They would like to express their concerns. He noted Councilman Litten has been at a Planning Commission meeting on issue, along with Councilman Bullock. The residents would like a face to face meeting with Council. Council President O'Leary stated he would like to speak with residents and encouraged Mr. Stansos to get his contact info and find a date to meet. He noted that Ohio has open meetings laws which prevent Council from meeting without proper notice being issued to the public. He added that Council has some bureaucratic hurdles to clear to make it happen and that the purpose of laws is that the meeting should be public. Councilman Bullock added he would be happy to meet with him and drove by the area after emailing back and forth with residents. ****ANNOUNCEMENTS**** Mayor Summers noted that $10,100 was collected by Woodstock and the Beer Engine for the Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation. He added that the organization gives food baskets to families at Christmas and Thanksgiving.