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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Ridgeville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Parks and Recreation director transition
Kevin Fugarus is leaving; Matthew Murphy, with the city two years, becomes director November 9.
Fall and Holiday Recreation Programs and Charity Drives
The city is running a full slate of kids and family programs this fall, including a free Tots Trick or Treat with 112 kids registered and the CLE Stache Dash 5K with over 200 runners signed up. Food and toy drives through November benefit Community Care.
Root Road Park Fixes for Landscaping Damage and Access
The parking lot project ran roughly $260,000 over budget due to bad soil, unmarked utilities, and dirt that had to be hauled away. Council approved the increase but several members pressed for better advance notice on change orders.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
The city hired consulting firm McKenna for up to $149,000 to build the parks and recreation master plan — passed with an emergency clause to get the long planning process underway.
Parks and Recreation office renovation
Parks and Rec is moving into renovated space below Council Chambers, funded under the $100,000 budget Council set in November.