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Council Minutes of 03-21-2023 The Committee met to hear the Economic Development Strategic Plan as presented by Kleinfelder Consultants. The presentation consisted of five phases, the evaluation of current conditions, business retention, business attraction, organizational improvements and a mapping and implementation strategy. Kleinfelder fielded questions from Council and the meeting concluded at 7:41 p.m. Councilwoman Williamson, Chairwoman of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee did not have a report. However, Councilwoman Williamson moved to remove Ordinance 2023-40 from the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Madden and passed 6-0. Roll Call: Yes: Williamson, Madden, Scarl, Gilchrist, Glassburn, Limpert No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2023-40 removed from the Agenda 6-0. Councilman Limpert, Chairman of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee: The Building, Zoning and Development Committee met on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 8:06 p.m. Present were Committee Members Limpert, Williamson and Hemann and Council Members Glassburn, Madden, Gilchrist and Scarl, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Service Director Kearney and guests. • Discussed Resolution 2023-34 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Economic and Community Development to solicit Statements of Qualifications (S.O.Q.) pursuant to the Request for Qualification (R.F.Q.) process from qualified firms to conduct strategic planning services to fulfill the Charter -Mandated Ten (10) Year Master Plan Review requirement for the City of North Olmsted, and further authorizing the Mayor, subject to approval of the Board of Control, to enter into an agreement with firm selected through the R.F.Q. process. Councilman Limpert noted that this initiative is a Charter mandate to set the priorities and visions for investments into the City. The legislation was favorably recommended by 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 8:10 p.m. None. Jeff Sturgeon 3092 West 231" Street Mr. Sturgeon addressed Council to ask questions with regard to Resolution 2023-28, the NOPEC Grant. He asked how much grant money we had received in the past and what is expected from this grant. Mr. Glassburn responded by stating that he believes North Olmsted has received an estimated 80K annually in the past. Mr. Sturgeon asked if it was a five-year agreement, wherein Mr. Glassburn responded by stating that this is strictly a grant and has no service agreement attached to it. Mr. Sturgeon stated his opinion that NOPEC has failed miserably on providing the best rates for the residents. Director Copfer added that NOPEC will be bidding to win a contract this Spring.