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Council Minutes of 01-03-2024 Lastly, The Mayor, Officer Pietro and Detective Richards provided an update on the Deer Management Program. The Mayor reported that the Deer Management Program has been in place since 2014. The City received 100 deer tags from the ODNR for 2024. In past years, the first and second neighbors on each side of the culling property were notified, however, in the past year, the Mayor requested that five properties on either side of the culling to be notified. The Mayor also stated that the culling is done to protect the residents and for the health and safety of the deer population. Additionally, the ODNR asks the City to do a survey every year. The last survey was posted on the website from October 23, 2023 through November 15, 2023. Additionally, the survey was again posted from December 20, 2023 through December 27, 2023, with the 'Mot Applicable' choice added. A combined total of 352 people responded to the surveys. A discussion was had with regard to extending the number of residents notified on either side of the culling property, and what is done with the deers that are culled. The Committee concluded at 7:03 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Steve Erhman 5680 Wellesley Mr. Erhman came to Council to advise of a street light out on 5735 Wellesley and to ask about the orange lights on Brookpark Road. Council President Brossard advised Mr. Erhman that the lights were installed by the last administration and they are meant to be an artistic expression. Mr. Erhman also advised Council of improvements he would like to we at the Recreation Center. Mayor Jones responded by stating the City has a Recreation Master Plan that guides the City on big decisions, and would meet with him to share that plan. Mr. Erhman also inquired about the Forest School lot. Council President Brossard suggested that he speak to the Mayor about his thoughts on that property, when meeting with her on the Recreation Plan. Janice Denham 5129 E. Park Drive Ms. Denham came to Council to state her concerns and objections to the cell phone tower at the park. Council President Brossard addressed the audience to state that if there were any other speakers who wish to speak regarding the cell phone tower at the park to know that Director Pinchek would be scheduling a meeting to discuss new renderings of the tower placement at the park. Sandy Johnston 5086 W. Park Drive Ms. Johnston came to Council to state her concerns and objections to the cell phone tower at the park.