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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council Monday, April 15, 2019 Page 4 Similarly, the new basin at Highland and SOM is structurally complete. As soon as grass begins to take hold, all the silt fences, debris and other construction materials will be removed, making this area much more attractive and finished. I am happy to report that recent rains have demonstrated that the basin is functioning just as it should. After some construction difficulties, the tennis courts, bocce courts, sand volleyball courts and softball parking area will be completed in time for summer! Infrastructure for the traffic signal at the Library has been installed. As soon as the mast arm arrives (the lead time for such items is extraordinarily long), work at this intersection will be completed. The work there will also include a walkway directly to the Library parking lot as well as a sidewalk to the north that will connect to the new softball parking lot. As I indicated earlier, it is our business base that sustains us. Although we can neither predict the future nor make business decisions for our corporate citizens, we can and we should make an effort to keep in touch and maintain positive relationships with our business leaders in order to sustain our business base and facilitate its growth in Mayfield Village, and we work hard to do just that. Most recently, I met with Progressive CEO Tricia Griffith to discuss Progressive's role in our community and our good neighbor relationship. I also attend business events, Chamber of Commerce luncheons, Hillcrest Hospital Community Advisory Council meetings and other events which bring government and businesses together to serve our community. There is much we can do facilitate the economy which sustains us. We can act as intermediaries between businesses, citizens, landlords and tenants; pursue opportunities to attract and maintain businesses; facilitate tax incentive programs that will ultimately benefit both businesses and the Village; keep apprised of our business vacancies and make appropriate use of state resources available to promote business properties, and seek or facilitate grants and loans which will improve Mayfield Village and its economy. This is a tall order, and I am happy to say that in 2018, we hired a new Economic Development Manager, John Marquart, to accomplish those tasks. John brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to the Village and is a welcome addition to our team. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have someone in this position. We operate in a competitive business environment, and there is constant movement and activity in our business sector. Without keeping an ear to the ground, much of it would go unnoticed. The Recreation Department continues to thrive under the leadership of Parks & Recreation Director Shane McAvinew, and our facilities and recreational programming are second to none. The Grove Amphitheatre is a shining star that continues to attract appreciative audiences each summer. The daytime entertainment at the Gazebo provides our seniors with even more opportunities for socialization and enjoyment, in addition to all the programming and assistance provided by our Senior Services office and the Community Partnership on Aging. The new adaptive playground, currently under design, will be a model for inclusive recreation in Northeast Ohio.