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The administration noted that hiring new inspectors is a priority and that Lakewood’s building <br />department is at an advantage because it has more tools and resources than most other departments in <br />the area. Part of the department’s operation has been automated by CitizenServe, so inspectors are able <br />to utilize their talents efficiently without having to focus on clerical work. <br /> <br />1. Traffic Calming and Speed – Litten <br /> <br />The administration indicated that it is seeking to do a speed table pilot program in partnership with <br />NOACA on Marlowe Ave. south of Franklin. Generally, these projects need a great deal of community <br />buy-in and development. Councilman Litten noted that getting over 50% of Marlowe residents to agree <br />was not as difficult as expected, due to recent events, and that he was contacted by residents on other <br />streets seeking pilot programs on their blocks. There have been some delays in the Marlowe project, <br />which is being done in partnership with NOACA, but it should be done in the next couple of weeks. <br />When placed, the speed tables will remain there for a full month, which will allow speeding data to be <br />acquired. The tables are owned by NOACA, which makes the program free for the city. <br /> <br />3. Zero Emissions Lakewood – Rader <br /> <br />The administration considered this proposal an aspirational goal and noted some of its efforts to reduce <br />emissions at the wastewater treatment plant. Councilman Rader stated that the intent behind the <br />proposal was to commission a study and initiate planning work to get a model to under what year this <br />goal could be accomplished by. He would like the study to encompass a scope of city operation and <br />indicated that Cincinnati and Cleveland have plans in place to reduce emissions. Several members <br />expressed interest in a study being commissioned, as well as a desire to look at its cost. <br /> <br />Meeting adjourned: 7:29 p.m. <br />