tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18584014914165500432011-12-02T10:13:44.307-05:00LakewoodAlive is a citizens' advocacy group formed by, and for, the citizens of Lakewood. We seek to provide the residents of Cleveland's greatest suburb with opportunities to learn how to better navigate the complex issues associated with economic development.PromoRockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11933720539825952775noreply@blogger.comBlogger1751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858401491416550043.post-41195453851894058252011-06-03T14:53:00.001-04:002011-06-03T14:55:28.170-04:00

FROM: Dru Siley, AICP Assistant Director of Planning City of Lakewood 12650 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 p. 216.529.6634 f. 216.529.5936 dru.siley@lakewoodoh.net www.onelakewood.com Please join me for a community forum on Wednesday, June 15th, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library Auditorium (lower level) to discuss the potential redevelopment of the Detroit Theater property. As

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City of Lakewood News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2011 ONIX NETWORKING IS MOVING TO LAKEWOOD Tim Needles, President and CEO of Onix Networking announced this week that the company has nearly completed its relocation to their new world headquarters in Lakewood. Earlier this year, the 35 person firm purchased the Georgetown Row half of the former Bonne Belle building at the

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UA plans Lakewood satelliteNursing, education classes to begin in fall in renovated buildingBy Carol Biliczky Beacon Journal staff writerPublished on Thursday, Apr 28, 2011The University of Akron took steps Wednesday to open a satellite in Lakewood, its first foray into Cuyahoga County.Trustees agreed to spend $550,000 to refurbish space at 14701 Detroit Road for classes in education and nursing

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2011 UNIVERSITY OF AKRON TO OPEN LAKEWOOD SATELLITE This morning The University of Akron Board of Trustees approved the development of a satellite location in Lakewood scheduled to open this fall. The 11,000 square foot education facility will be located at the corner of Detroit Avenue and Warren Road in the historic Bailey Building. “Today’s

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April 5, 2011 For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: Jennifer Baker 216-406-0887 jennibaker@cox.net LakewoodAlive Announces Search for New Executive Director LakewoodAlive announced today that it is beginning a search for a new executive director to lead the organization, which focuses on sustaining and improving the economic health and vitality of the

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECity of Lakewood Office of Community RelationsMarch 31, 2011Scene Magazine Names Lakewood Best SuburbIn the March 30, 2011 issue, Scene Magazine named Lakewood the Best Suburb in their Best of Cleveland 2011 article. "Nowhere in Northeast Ohio do so many cultures mesh so harmoniously as they do in Lakewood. It's the perfect gathering place thanks in no small part to its

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PLEASE POST – PUBLIC NOTICE The Committee of the Whole will meet Monday, April 4, 2011 at 6:30 PM in the Jury Room of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue. The agenda is outlined below: Administrative update regarding Clifton Boulevard Enhancement and General Discussion of State Budget Impact on City’s Budget – Mayor Summers. April 4, 2011 Council Meeting Agenda (

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF LAKEWOODMelissa Garrett March 29, 2011 In recent months as construction drawings for the Clifton Enhancement Project were being further developed, it had become apparent to Lakewood officials that the realities of engineering coupled with federal and state regulations would make it impossible to build the wide median imagined by the 2005 Clifton Streetscape

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March 18, 2011Dear Neighbors – As you may be aware, over the past several weeks the future of the Heideloff estate at 13474 Edgewater Drive has been discussed and debated. In late January, the administration was approached with a concept from Abode Living to redevelop the two and a half acre, bank owned property for single-family homes. Though only a rudimentary concept and nothing more,

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Dear Friends of LakewoodAlive - many of you are aware of the unimaginable experience that Chas and Patti Geiger have lived through during the past two weeks. Throughout their lives, Chas and Patti have been widely known as model citizens and public servants. Seeing someone so beloved and so well respected falsely and publicly accused of wrongdoing has been a shattering experience for the

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NOTICE OF MEETING – PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE The Public Works Committee will meet Monday, March 14, 2011 at 6:30PM in the Jury Room of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue. The agenda is as follows 1) A report on 2010 municipal pool operations and deliberation about actions the City should consider to keep our pools operating optimally in the near and longer-term future. 2) An

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Startup Lakewood Helps Bring New Ideas to LifeNew program launches to help Lakewood residents catalyze business ideasThe City of Lakewood announced today the launch of Startup Lakewood, a new initiative geared to help Lakewood residents bring their business ideas to life. Startup Lakewood will be overseen by Mike Belsito.“Startup Lakewood is an important new program,” stated Mayor Michael P.

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DOG PARK CASE DECIDED COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF LAKEWOOD Today, Common Pleas Court Judge Carolyn B. Friedland ruled in favor of the City of Lakewood in the Lakewood Dog Park case which was filed by the City of Rocky River and its residents in 2007. Judge Friedland found that the dog park does not constitute a nuisance and has denied the Plaintiff’s request for an injunction. “We are

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PLEASE POST The Committee of the Whole will meet TUESDAY, January 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM in the Jury Room of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue. The agenda is outlined below: Communication from Councilmember Butler regarding Civil Service Commission Recommends for Mayor/Council Salaries. ORDINANCE 109-10 - AN ORDINANCE to establish the base salary of the mayor at One Hundred

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2010 KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS AT “LIGHT UP LAKEWOOD” Featuring Lakewood’s holiday lighting, Santa arrival and street entertainment LAKEWOOD, Ohio - Join Lakewood residents, families, businesses and friends for the annual Light Up Lakewood holiday extravaganza on Saturday, December 4 from 6:00-8:00 pm. A half-mile stretch along Detroit

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The Committee of the Whole will meet Monday, November 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Jury Room of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue. The agenda is outlined below: Communication from Councilmember Powers regarding Residency Incentives for Lakewood Employees (Referred to Committee 6-21-10) November 1, 2010 Council Meeting Agenda Procedural Review Kevin M. Butler, Chair COMMITTEE OF

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LAKEWOODALIVE PRESENTS A COMMUNITY FORUM:“Bailey Building & Beyond – Downtown Lakewood’s Renaissance”Forum to Feature Downtown Lakewood Revitalization Progress and Potential LAKEWOOD, OH October 21 - LakewoodAlive, a nonpartisan economic development corporation, announces its next community forum, “Bailey Building & Beyond – Downtown Lakewood’s Renaissance.” The forum will be held on Tuesday,

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City of Lakewood News ReleaseOctober 18, 2010SCENE MAGAZINE READERS VOTE LAKEWOOD BEST SUBURBScene Magazine’s Best Of issue hit the streets last week and Lakewood was voted Best Suburb by Scene readers. Citing Lakewood as diverse, culturally rich and unpretentious, they equated Lakewood to a charming, college town. “Thanks to the Scene Magazine readers for voting us Best Suburb,” said Mayor Ed

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October 14, 2010 MALLEY’S CHOCOLATES TO OPEN HEADQUARTERS IN LAKEWOODMalley’s Chocolates announced that the regional chocolatier is going to locate its corporate headquarters in Lakewood, Ohio. The move will take place before the end of 2010. In 1935, Mike Malley pursued his dream of being a business owner by opening a Chocolatier and Ice Cream Concoctioner in Lakewood. A few years later, Malley

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For Immediate Release9/20/2010Contact: Christopher RichardsLakewood Is ArtTel. 216-262-5280Email: christopher@clrdesigns.com“INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND THE ARTIST”Seminar presented by Lakewood is Art and the Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsStarting in September 2010, Lakewood is Art will hold quarterly seminars called “The Business of Art” featuring subjects relevant to artists about legal and

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CITY OF LAKEWOOD NEWS RELEASE September 26, 2010 NEW SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE ON SEPTEMBER 27THThe new Social Security Office in Lakewood is hosting an Open House on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 1:30 PM to showcase its new building. In July, the Social Security Office moved to the newly constructed building located at 17512 Detroit Avenue.In March of 2009, Mayor FitzGerald and

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CITY OF LAKEWOODMEDIA ADVISORYAugust 24, 2010Travel and Leisure Mag: Lakewood Coolest in USATravel & Leisure Magazine named Lakewood among its top ten “Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit.” The magazine touts Lakewood’s “well‐established (and thriving) nightlife and gastronomic scene along Detroit Avenue,” noting that Lakewood has been on hipsters’ radar for some time. “I’m thrilled that Lakewood is

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Lakewood Home Week: September 11-18, 2010View Schedule of Events Here

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Written by Lakewood Christian Service Center Director, Trish Rooney, below is the story about how the "got green?" event scheduled for September 10th came to be. Talk about Community Engagement - we had to share!LCSC Community Garden and "got green?"Based on a successful pilot with LEAF in 2009, I approached Dru Siley to see if there might be any city property available for more LCSC client

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News ReleaseIMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 9, 2010 CONTACT: Christine Gordillo 216-630-7941 christine.gordillo@lakewood.k12.oh.usBoard promotes program to encourage employee residencyLAKEWOOD - The Lakewood Board of Education has embarked on an initiative to encourage more Lakewood City School District employees to make Lakewood their home. “We have asked the citizens of Lakewood to

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ATTENTION LAKEWOOD CITIZENS:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGREGARDING ANTICIPATED 2011 FEDERAL FUNDSAND RELATED PROGRAMSTHURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010 AT 7:30 PMLAKEWOOD CITY HALL AUDITORIUM12650 DETROIT AVENUESee full notice here.LakewoodAlive will be making its presentations on Tuesday, August 10 at 7:00pm (Housing Outreach) and 7:15pm (Administration)

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July 16, 2009FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAKEWOODALIVE VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD HONORS KEN AND KATHY HABERLakewoodAlive is delighted to announce that Ken and Kathy Haber will be this year’s recipients of the LakewoodAlive Laskey Volunteer Service Award. The award presentation will be made this Saturday, July 17 at 4:00 pm on the StreetWalk event stage located in front of the Lakewood Center

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HERITAGE OHIO NEWS RELEASEMedia Contact: Joyce BarrettT: 614.258.6200 JBarrett@heritageohio.orgJune 17, 2010Lakewood Schools honored with “Best Civic Benefit” Awardat Heritage Ohio’s Annual Awards CeremonyAthens, OHIO–Heritage Ohio awarded the “Best Civic Benefit” for Lakewood Schools rehabilitation of Horace Mann and Emerson Elementary Schools. Rick Berdine of Lakewood City School and Paula

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Newsweek Names Lakewood One of Top Ten High Schools in Ohio!MethodologyThe Newsweek ListLakewood High School is a public high school located in Lakewood, Ohio, west of Cleveland. The school colors are purple and gold. The mascot is the Ranger Man. The school is currently a member of the Northeast Ohio Conference. During the past years, many improvements have been made in the physical plant of the

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Adopted by Lakewood City Council at a special meeting held on Thursday, June 10, 2010A RESOLUTION supporting the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Lakewood Hospital Association’s Vision for Tomorrow plan and its focus on Centers of Excellence at Lakewood Hospital.WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood entered into a partnership with the Lakewood Hospital Association, whose sole member is the Cleveland

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2010City of Lakewood, First Suburbs Development Council and City of Cleveland Win $100,000 from the Fund for Our Economic FutureYesterday, the Fund for Our Economic Future announced the winners of their EfficientGovNow competition. A consortium including the City of Lakewood, the First Suburbs Development Council and the City of Cleveland were among the winners that

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PLEASE POSTIn accordance with Article III Section 4 ofthe Second Amended Charter ofthe City ofLakewood you are hereby notified that I am calling and there will be a SpecialMeeting of Council Thursday June 10 2010 at 7 PM in the Jury Room ofLakewoodCity Hall to discuss the following item:Introducing a resolution supporting the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and LakewoodHospital Association Vision for

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City of Lakewood Introduces Legislation to Establish Advanced Energy Special Improvement DistrictSpecial SID First in State, Collaboration First in NationAt Monday’s meeting of Lakewood City Council, Mayor FitzGerald and Councilman Tom Bullock introduced legislation to create the Ohio’s First Advanced Energy Special Improvement District (AESID). An AESID has been called “pay as you go for energy

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PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE POST The Animal Safety and Welfare Advisory Board will meet Wednesday June 9, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Jury Room (ROOM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE CHECK WITH GUARD AT DESK ON ARRIVAL) of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue. The Agenda is as follows. Nominations and Election of Chair of the Committee; Set Agenda for remaining part of year.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2010Contact: Christine GordilloLakewood City Schools christine.gordillo@lakewood.k12.oh.usLakewood High and Harding Middle School Win State Tech Grants Worth $500K (Columbus, OH) – Lakewood High School and Harding Middle School each recently were awarded coveted eTech Ohio grants that will give each school $225,000 over the next two years to help

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City of Lakewood News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 28, 2010Meet The Trucks Set For June 5thArbor Day Ceremony At 9:30 AMThe City of Lakewood and the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA invite you to attend the 5th Annual Meet the Trucks on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue. Come see, touch and explore the City’s fine fleet of trucks and vehicles.

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Recently, Lakewood Mayor Ed FitzGerald announced an initiative to create a program that would help stimulate Lakewood’s economy as well as create a healthy interaction between residents and merchants within the city. As a result, the Buy Lakewood! Loyalty Program will begin on June 1st. It is a free program offered to Lakewood businesses and Lakewood residents. It is dedicated to educating

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AGENDAPLANNING COMMISSIONMEETING OF June 3, 2010LAKEWOOD CITY HALLPRE-MEETING6:30 P.M.LOWER CONFERENCE ROOM1. Review docket itemsREGULAR MEETING7:00 P.M.AUDITORIUM2. Roll Call3. Approve Minutes of the May 6, 2010 meeting4. Opening RemarksOLD BUSINESS5. Docket 05-03-10 14221 Madison AvenueFridrich Warehouse Co.Stephen J. Emser, Sure Site Consulting Group, LLC, applicant for the property located at

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May 17, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELakewoodAlive Launches Investor ProgramLakewoodAlive, Lakewood’s community development organization, is launching a new Investor Program to provide residents, property owners and businesses with an opportunity to make a strong impact on their community’s continued economic growth. “Investing in LakewoodAlive

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Lakewood and Fairview hospitals to start sharing services soonBy Kate Spirgen, Sun News April 08, 2010, 10:15AM LAKEWOOD - Lakewood and Fairview hospitals, under unified management since the beginning of the year, will begin coordinating care and sharing services soon. Major changes include the end of trauma and inpatient pediatric care at Lakewood Hospital and the implementation of a plan to

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Dear Fellow Lincolnite, This note comes to you from Chris Karel and Julie Warren; many of you know us as the current PTA Co-Presidents of Lincoln PTA. We have had a great year at Lincoln full of laughs and heartwarming moments. We write today for a more serious reason: to urge you to vote FOR the Lakewood City Schools operating levy (Issue 6) on May 4. The two of us have lived in

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From the Cleveland Clinic Office of Government Relations:THE NEW HEALTHCARE REFORM LAWFrequently Asked Questions about Coverage

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April 9, 2010 UNIVERSITY TEES HEADQUARTERS AND PRODUCTION COMES TO LAKEWOODCOMPANY RECEIVES $50,000 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND LOANUniversity Tees, a growing business owned by Lakewood residents, is moving its headquarters to Lakewood this summer. The company sells apparel products to college campuses across the nation. The growing business already opened a production facility in Lakewood in

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Click on the link below to read the April 6, 2010 letter from Lakewood Hospital leadership to Mayor FitzGerald describing the rationale behind proposed services changes at the institution and plans to strengthen its Vision for Tomorrow: Notice to City of Lakewood 04-06-2010 FINAL AND SIGNED

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BOARD OF BUILDING STANDARDS/ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW/SIGN REVIEW BOARDApril 8th, 20105:30 PM - Lakewood City HallAuditorium1. Roll Call2. Approve the Minutes of the March 11th, 2010 meeting3. Opening remarksOLD BUSINESS4. Docket 02-03-10 C 12400 Detroit AvenueFLEMCO LLC( ) Approve Suleiman Hassan( ) Deny FLEMCO LLC.( ) Defer P.O. Box 03043Cleveland, Ohio 44103Applicant requests review and

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There will be a Health and Human Services Committee Meeting, Monday, April 5, 2010, at 6:00 PM in the Jury Room of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. The following will be discussed:1) Update on Keep Lakewood Beautiful phone number (Referred 2-16-10) 2) Human Services Annual Departmental Review (Referred 3-15-10)3) Vital Statistics Departmental Review (Finance) (

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The 2010 Census forms have been mailed to all Lakewood households. It is very important to Lakewood's future that everyone living here be counted. If you know someone who needs help with the form, the Census Bureau has set up the following Questionnaire Assistance Centers (QACs) in Lakewood to help residents requiring assistance in filling out their census forms: Lakewood Senior Health

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELAKEWOODALIVE PRESENTS A COMMUNITY FORUM:“COUNT YOUR ASSETS”Forum addresses key issues vital to Lakewood’s economy: financial resources, health and educationLAKEWOOD, OH March 11, 2009 - LakewoodAlive, a nonpartisan economic development corporation, announces its next community forum, “Count Your Assets.” The forum will be held Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. at Horace Mann

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELAKEWOODALIVE PRESENTS A COMMUNITY FORUM:“COUNT YOUR ASSETS”Forum addresses key issues vital to Lakewood’s economy: financial resources, health and educationLAKEWOOD, OH March 11, 2009 - LakewoodAlive, a nonpartisan economic development corporation, announces its next community forum, “Count Your Assets.” The forum will be held Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. at Horace Mann

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PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE POST NOTICE OF MEETING – PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEThe Public Works Committee will meet Monday, March 15, 2010, at 7:20 PM in the Jury Room of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue. The agenda is as follows:Communication from Planning & Development Director Kelly regarding $50,000 Awarded to Lakewood for Planning Madison Avenue Update to

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2009%20ANNUAL%20REPORT.pdf

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BOARD OF BUILDING STANDARDS/ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW/SIGN REVIEW BOARDMarch 11th, 20105:30 PM - Lakewood City HallAuditorium1. Roll Call2. Approve the Minutes of the February 11th, 2009 meeting3. Opening remarksOLD BUSINESS4. Docket 12-128-09 C 13396 Madison AvenueBrennan’s Floral Gift Shop( ) Approve Daniel Brennan( ) Deny Brennan’s Floral( ) Defer 13396 Madison AvenueLakewood, OH 44107The

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City of Lakewood News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 1, 2009 GrafTech Wins $1 Million Grant To Commercialize New Product In Lakewood LAKEWOOD, OHIO – GrafTech won a $965,000 grant to commercialize new products at its Lakewood, Ohio location. The award comes from Ohio’s Third Frontier Program, which is a competitive grant program designed to fund innovative, job-creating technologies in Ohio.

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It’s that time of year when the whining begins . ."It’s Cold!""I’m tired of being inside!""Don’t we have somewhere to go?”Yes, you do have somewhere to go, COME ON OUT on March 6, 2010 and “Let’s Wine About Winter”!Come meet friends and neighbors at the Second Annual “Let’s Wine About Winter”. Eight (8) wonderfully different wines from Around the World will again be featured for your tasting

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ABR%20docket%202-11-10.pdf

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LakewoodAlive, Lakewood’s nonprofit economic development organization endorses the Lakewood City School’s decision to place a 6.9 mill levy on the May 2010 ballot. LakewoodAlive believes that education is the best investment our community can make. The dividend payoff is incalculable for our children and for our city. Education is a critical component of a community’s economic health and schools

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February 1, 2010Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%2002-01-10.doc

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Amended%20Agenda%2001-21-01.pdf

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January 11 "snapshot" report from Lakewood Hospital president Jan Murphy:Snapshot%201-11-10.pdf

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Menu.pdfStudent-run Ranger Café @ West Shore to debutGrand opening set for January 26 at Lakewood High locationLAKEWOOD, OH – With a state-of-the-art kitchen unrivaled by any educational institute in the state, the students in the West Shore Career-Technical District’s Culinary Arts/ProStart program are ready to share their talents with the public as they open their new restaurant, Ranger Café @

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Building Standards and Architectural Board of Review MeetingJanuary 14, 20105:30PMLakewood City Hall AuditoriumABR%20Agenda%2001-14-10.pdf

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December 17 agenda: Agenda%2012-17-09.pdf

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Thank you to the following Friends of LakewoodAlive who have made an Annual Fund donation through December 5,2009. These contributions support our efforts to facilitate economic stability and growth in the City of Lakewood. Together we are making Lakewood stronger!David & Wendy AbramczykCathy & John Aldrich Nickie AntonioJenni BakerLuanne BakerSheila BeckerPaul BeeganMatt & Susan BeverstockSean &

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Planning%20Commission%20Agenda%2012-3-09.pdf

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November 30, 2009 ONE CITY RESPONDS TO FIRST ENERGY LIGHT BULB FIASCO After the First Energy light bulb debacle, the City of Lakewood is taking a proactive approach to encouraging its residents to use high-efficiency light bulbs. The City has joined forces with a local Lakewood business to offer light bulbs at a reasonable price as part of its Light the Night campaign.

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Click here to read about our activities through mid-November, 2009:2009%20YTD%20Report.1.doc

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See the online Business Week Article here.

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Click the link below to read the note of thanks to LakewoodAlive and all the supporters of the Spooky Pooch Parade for the $1000 donation to Lakewood Animal Shelter.shelter%202009%20thanks.pdf

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Gotta check out this video from Fifty Six West!

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ABR%20Agenda%2011-12-09.pdf

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Parks,Housing Outreach, Downtown Pics and more

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<!-- AddThis Button BEGIN -->TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT OUR UPCOMING FORUM!Wind Turbines on Our Horizon?Wednesday, September 30, 20097:00 p.m.Harding Middle School16601 Madison Ave., Lakewood, OhioA public forum featuring Great Lakes Energy Development Task Force members who will present summary findings and conclusions from the recently completed feasibility study concerning the prospects for

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Click on the link below to see the latest in Design Development for the Downtown Lakewood signage and wayfinding project.This update will be presented to the City of Lakewood Planning Commission on Thursday, September 3 during its 7:00 pm regular meeting.Design%20Development%208-18-09.pdf

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July 15, 2009FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAKEWOODALIVE HONORS TIMOTHY LASKEY WITH SERVICE AWARDLakewoodAlive is delighted to announce that Timothy P. Laskey will be the first recipient of the newly created LakewoodAlive Volunteer Service Award. The award presentation will be made this Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 pm on the LakewoodAlive and Well Streetwalk stage located in front of the Lakewood

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 14, 2009LAKEWOOD TO OFFER INCOME TAX AMNESTY BEGINNING JULY 21STCity of Lakewood to use IRS records to collect delinquent income taxesThe City of Lakewood is launching a new initiative to collect delinquent income taxes. This initiative is to ensure that every taxpayer is aware of and contributing to the funding of city services (police, fire, street maintenance, waste

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2009 Mid-Year Community ReportAs a volunteer-based non-profit economic development organization with a staff of 1.5 people, much of our work goes on under the radar of the general public. As we head into the second half of 2009 and expand LakewoodAlive’s programming to play a role in protecting Lakewood’s housing stock, we offer this update to the community on our activities year-to-date:

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While LakewoodAlive's economic development efforts are focused on Downtown Lakewood, there is very encouraging activity taking place in the City's other commercial districts as well.Volunteer resident, Mel Page, is leading an independent effort to synergize and promote the many business and residential assets along Madison Avenue. Please see her latest MAMA newsletter highlighting activity there

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The link below will connect you to Studio Graphique's program framework for the Downtown Lakewood signage and wayfinding design project. This comprehensive project is being funded through a grant award to LakewoodAlive from Heritage Ohio with matching funds from the City of Lakewood.This document includes over 40 pages of input from residents and the business community gathered in the process

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H2O – Help to OthersYouth Volunteer ProgrampresentsEarth Hour ActivitiesSaturday, March 28th8:00 PM – 9:30 PMLakewood Park, Women’s PavilionThis event is designed to show support for Earth Hour’s global effort and to encourage people to adopt green habits that will reduce the carbon footprint on our planet. From 8- 8:30 pm, attendees will be able to browse through displays provided by businesses,

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Businesses are urged not to miss this unique complimentary opportunity to learn more about our premiere arts facility and the role it plays in our community.Tuesday, March 245:30 - 7:30 p.m.Refreshments and entertainment will be provided along with tours of the complex and the new Beck Cafe.RSVP by Friday, March 20: 216-521-2540 x19

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This morning it was announced that the General Services Administration will recommit to the City of Lakewood by building a new home for the Social Security Administration Field Office at 17513 Detroit Avenue.This announcement assures that the City of Lakewood will retain 100 jobs and the income taxes associated with the SSA's $4.4 million local payroll. It will also create in the short-term

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“Lets Wine About Winter”LakewoodAlive Benefit LAKEWOOD, OH – LakewoodAlive invites everyone to escape the winter doldrums at its “Lets Wine About Winter” wine tasting and fundraiser to be held at Rozi’s Wine House, 14900 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m in Downtown Lakewood.Cost of tickets is $30.00 pre-sale or $35.00 at the door. Ticket

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Wine Lovers & Foodies: Come support LakewoodAlive at our first-ever wine tasting event! Eight wines from around the world will be paired with appetizers to complement the varietal selections.Saturday, March 77:00 pm-9:30 pmRozi's Wine House14900 Detroit AvenueUPDATE!! Arnie Esterer of Markko Vineyards will present an additional three Ohio wines for tasting and information.This is a great

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It was a great year, thanks to our financial supporters and all our volunteers from the board to committee members to event workers.Thank you to everyone who is helping in big ways and small to protect and enhance Lakewood's economic future.2008%20ANNUAL%20REPORT.pdf

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Pictorial results of October 2, 2008 public meeting re: Downtown Lakewood Signage and Wayfinding Design

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Any interested resident is cordially invited to the first City-Wide Block Captains Meeting, Tuesday November 11, 2008 @ 7pm, Lakewood City Hall Auditorium. This will be a great opportunity to meet your fellow block captains, hear about current progress, and voice any concerns & questions you or your neighbors may have about the program. The new mini-station officers as well as members of

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The City of Lakewood's 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Audit was released by the State Auditor's Office today (10-16-08). The 2007 CAFR reflects not only the City’s continued commitment towards sound fiscal management and excellence in financial reporting, but also presents interesting demographic and economic statistical data. This will mark the 26th consecutive

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Why did the LakewoodAlive and Lakewood Community Progress Inc. (LCPI) decide to merge?A: After a significant amount of discussion and analysis, the LCPI Board of Trustees and LakewoodAlive Executive Committee determined that a merger of the two organizations would create a powerful formula for driving economic development within Lakewood for the benefit of the

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