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Council Minutes of 04-04-2023 best bidder. Councilman Madden reported this is an annual purchase by the City, wherein the City takes advantage of the current year's prices by filling the bin at the end of the season. The Legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:24 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS None. Jim Burns North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce Mr. Burns asked Council to remove Ordinance 2023-18 from the Agenda and place into Committee, so that the Public Hearing and Planning and Design Commission comments and recommendations can be discussed and considered. Benjamin Blondin Brook Park, OH Mr. Blondin noted that he is in attendance to advocate for Sacred Waters Kava bar, explaining that it is a place of peace and acceptance, and a place where sober people can go to have a sense of community without alcohol. He further noted that his daughter really likes to go there to play the games, and he read a short quote from her. Mr. Blondin stated that the owner, David Kovach is a kind, generous man and chooses not to serve alcohol even though he has a liquor license. Don Jugquist North Olmsted, OH Mr. Jugquist came to Council to advocate for Sacred Waters. He has been going to Sacred Waters since November, 2022. He is a veteran who believes that the care he is given at the VA Hospital is very similar to Sacred Waters, and he needs a place like that to go to. Shared a quote from Aristotle. Shannon Rice Virginia Beach, VA Ms. Rice notes that she visits the area to take care of family. She states she had a degenerative spine disease and severe vasculitis and could barely walk. She said when she went to Sacred Waters she last 30 pounds and her pain level dropped immensely, and she was able to walk and hike again. She stated that she had soft-tissue tumors that are almost all the way gone now. She said it is a Community of love, understanding and healing and a benefit to North Olmsted. Inaudible Name North Ridgeville, OH Is in support of Sacred Waters and takes her seven-year-old son there, who loves having other kids to play with. Noting it is a place to enjoy oneself and enjoy the community feeling that the world is lacking. Sacred Waters is full of love, and she and her husband often talk of the hugs David gives, noting they are tight, genuine hugs. Her husband is also a veteran and since going to Sacred Water his life has changed