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Meeting Notes

1. Mental Health Awareness Event

   Elizabeth Osborne from Ohio State University at Lima presented an event for Mental Health Awareness Month at Casey Geiger Park on May 19th from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature about 15 stations providing mental health information and a scavenger hunt with a door prize.

2. Ordinance with Clemens, Nelson, and Associates

   The council passed an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Clemens, Nelson, and Associates for employee relations work, including negotiations with unions and personnel issues.

   Ordinance passed.

3. Summerfest Beer Sales Ordinance

   The council passed an ordinance amending the city ordinance to extend the boundary for beer consumption during Summerfest from South Street to Spring Street, allowing consumption behind the theater.

   Ordinance passed under suspension of the rules.

4. Spring Cleanup

   The final week of spring cleanup is ongoing, running from noon to 5 p.m. through Friday and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents can dispose of unwanted items at the wastewater treatment facility off Defiance Street.

   Received well by the community.

5. Income Tax Renewal Levy

   The half percent voted income tax renewal levy campaign will start soon, with the vote scheduled for May 6th. Council members are encouraged to distribute yard signs in their wards.

6. Executive Session on Property Acquisitions

   The council went into an executive session to discuss property acquisitions, but no decisions were made.