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Council Minutes of 04-04-2023 Derrick Robinson Lyndhurst, OH Mr. Robinson came to Council to say that Sacred Waters/Kava has helped him stop drinking alcohol. He said it is like a family at Sacred Waters and wanted to advocate for Sacred Waters. He introduced his Uncle to Kava and brings his girlfriend and daughter to Sacred Waters. Jennifer Kovach 31067 Lorain Road North Olmsted, OH Ms. Kovach is addressing Council to also advocate for Sacred Waters, stating it is great for the community to have an alternative to a bar, and this place is great place to go to relax, listen to music or poetry. She loves drinking the Kava and Kratom and believes the staff does a really great job educating patrons with the effects of the drinks. Laura Bendernagle 23044 MacBeth Ms. Bendernagle is in support of Sacred Waters, noting it is a nice, mellow place to go. It is very easy- going and accepting. Noting if she had the choice of having a Kava bar or a regular bar in her community, she would definitely vote fora Kava bar. Dana McGinty 6114 Gareau Drive North Olmsted, OH Ms. McGinty is the Manager at Sacred Waters and has known the owner for ten years and worked for him at Best Damn Tacos. She came to let Council know the difference between working in an alcoholic environment and a non-alcoholic environment is great, especially at Sacred Waters, where they serve drinks that are healthy. Noting she looks forward to going to work, not having to deal with intoxicated individuals, and owes her personal growth and sobriety to David. Michelle Layton Walton Hills, OH Ms. Layton wanted to address Council to advocate for Sacred Waters, noting that when one walks into Sacred Waters, there is so much love and gratitude, greater than anything ever felt before. When her husband first got sober they were confined to their home because they tried to stay away from places that served alcohol and Sacred Waters is a great to be and the environment is very special. LEGISLATION Resolution 2023-34 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its third reading. 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 (30) year Master Plan Review requirement for the City of North Olmsted, and further authorizing the Mayor,