Council defers ORD 25-2026: HELP Foundation to run food concessions at two parks, 7–0
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Deferred 7–0ORD 25-2026 · ▾HELP Foundation to run food concessions at two parks. minutes
ORD 25-2026 ▾Deferred 7–0ORD 25-2026 · collapse ▴HELP Foundation to run food concessions at two parks. minutes
HELP Foundation to run food concessions at two parks. minutes
ORD 25-2026 ▾HELP Foundation to run food concessions at two parks. minutes
Authorizes the Mayor to sign an agreement with HELP Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit that provides work training for people with disabilities, to operate food concessions at Lakewood Park and Madison Park. The document says HELP Foundation has been the concessionaire at Lakewood Park since 2017. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “A motion was made by President Kepple to defer Ordinance 25-2026, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
Next: listed on the Public Works & Sustainability agenda for May 11. agenda 05.11
Adopted 7–0ORD 22-2026 · collapse ▴Second-quarter 2026 fund transfers and advances. minutes
Second-quarter 2026 fund transfers and advances. minutes
Authorizes the Director of Finance to make listed fund transfers for the second quarter of 2026, including $325,000 out of the General Fund. The document says the City must record financial transactions in the right fiscal period. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “A motion was made by President Kepple to adopt Ordinance 22-2026, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
Adopted 7–0ORD 23-2026 · collapse ▴Third-quarter 2026 fund transfers and advances. minutes
Third-quarter 2026 fund transfers and advances. minutes
Authorizes the Director of Finance to make the fund transfers listed in the ordinance for the third quarter of 2026. The document says the City must record financial transactions in the right fiscal period. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “A motion was made by President Kepple to adopt Ordinance 23-2026, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
AdoptedRES 2026-28 · collapse ▴International Compost Awareness Week, May 3–9, 2026. minutes
International Compost Awareness Week, May 3–9, 2026. minutes
Joins communities worldwide in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week, May 3–9, 2026. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “A motion was made by President Kepple to adopt Resolution 2026-28, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
“Resolution to join with communities across the world to celebrate International Compost”
Adopted 7–0RES 2026-29 · collapse ▴National Public Works Week, May 17–23, 2026. minutes
National Public Works Week, May 17–23, 2026. minutes
Referred 7–0ORD 27-2026 · collapse ▴Ballot question: option for ranked choice voting. minutes
Ballot question: option for ranked choice voting. minutes
Places a Charter amendment before Lakewood voters that would give Council the option of implementing ranked choice voting. pdf p. 21 Written by AI
The minutes record: “A motion was made by President Kepple to refer Ordinance 27-2026 to Committee of the Whole, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
Next: listed on the City Council agenda for May 18. agenda 05.18
Received & filedcollapse ▴Letter introduces a resolution for International Compost Awareness Week. minutes
Letter introduces a resolution for International Compost Awareness Week. minutes
Councilmembers Hamilton Steiner, Bullock and Evans's letter introduces a resolution recognizing International Compost Awareness Week, held the first full week of May. It highlights Keep Lakewood Beautiful residents who launched composting at Lakewood Park with Rust Belt Riders in 2019, and the Lakewood Composting Committee. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “A motion was made by President Kepple to receive and file the communication, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
Received & filedcollapse ▴Kepple proposes an August recess. minutes
Kepple proposes an August recess. minutes
President Kepple's letter proposes that Council recess from its August 3 and August 17, 2026 Regular Meetings, and encourages committee chairs not to schedule committee meetings in August. She says she will call a vote under LCO 121.03(c). pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “A motion was made by President Kepple to receive and file the communication, seconded by Vice President Baker. A motion was made by President Kepple to recess from August 3rd & 17th Regular Meetings of Council, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video
Received & filedcollapse ▴Resolution proclaiming National Public Works Week, May 17-23. minutes
Resolution proclaiming National Public Works Week, May 17-23. minutes
Public Works Director Gordon's letter introduces a resolution proclaiming May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week. It notes the American Public Works Association's 2026 theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” and describes the services the City's public works professionals provide. pdf Written by AI
The minutes record: “A motion was made by President Kepple to receive and file the communication, seconded by Vice President Baker.” minutes ▶ video