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Council - July 20, 2026
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Solon City Council Approves Multiple Zoning Variances and Permit Applications
The council reviewed and approved several zoning and variance applications. One application for 5315 Somm Center Road involved a 8.3-foot front yard building setback variance for a garage addition, approved with conditions [cite: 47-48]. Another for 5560 Elm Hill Drive sought a 16-foot rear street fence setback variance and a 2.5-foot rear yard fence height variance, also approved with conditions [cite: 52-53]. A third application at 33800 Inwood Road for the Solon City School District requested a 21.6% changeable copy area variance, approved with conditions [cite: 57-58]. Finally, an application at 5951 Briardale Lane for a mechanical equipment location variance for a generator in the front yard was approved 4 to 1 with conditions related to screening [cite: 75-76, 80]. All applicants or their representatives agreed to the stipulated requirements [cite: 49, 54, 59, 77]. The council voted to approve these items collectively [cite: 61, 63].
Police Vehicle Purchase Plans Withdrawn Due to Unusable Trade-ins
The council discussed the purchase of four 2026 Ford police interceptors and associated upfitting equipment. Ordinance 202661 authorizing the purchase of the vehicles from Montrose Ford was withdrawn from the agenda because the trade-in vehicles were deemed unusable by the insurance company [cite: 94, 98]. Similarly, Ordinance 202662 authorizing the purchase of upfitting equipment from Hall Public Safety Upfitters was also withdrawn from the agenda [cite: 111, 117]. Both withdrawals were initiated by council members [cite: 98, 117] and approved via roll call votes [cite: 101-109, 120-131].
Ward Veto Removal to Appear on November Ballot After Council Debate and Public Input
The council engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the potential removal of the ward veto from the city charter, ultimately voting to place the issue on the ballot for voter decision. Public hearings were held, and numerous residents spoke both for and against removing the ward veto [cite: 556-942]. Council members also shared their perspectives, highlighting arguments for and against the provision. The motion to approve putting the removal of the ward veto on the ballot in November passed with a 6-1 vote [cite: 948, 967]. Additionally, the council discussed communication methods for informing the public about ballot items, with the possibility of mailings and enhanced website information being considered [cite: 1235-1248].
City Approves USDA Deer Management Agreement and Accepts Topsoil Donation for Mini-Forest
The council authorized a cooperative service agreement with the USDA for deer management and accepted a donation of topsoil for a mini-forest project. Ordinance 2026, 120, authorizes a cooperative service agreement between the City of Solon and the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, for the city's deer management program, amounting to $63,637.43 [cite: 1111, 1113]. This agreement was approved under emergency [cite: 1111]. Ordinance 2026-122 accepts the donation of topsoil from Kurtz Brothers Incorporated for use by the Public Works Division for a mini-forest at Aurora Road and Liberty Road [cite: 1124-1125, 1127]. This donation was also declared an emergency [cite: 1124].
Council Approves Financial Payments, Software Renewal, and Consent Agenda
The council approved several ordinances related to financial transactions and renewals. Ordinance 2026, 123, authorized the execution of then-and-now certificates by the Director of Finance for payments due on various purchase orders [cite: 1131, 1133]. Ordinance 2026, 124, authorized the annual renewal of a subscription with Tyler Technologies Incorporated for EPL Enterprise Permitting and Licensing software and hosting services for permitting and land management [cite: 1136, 1138]. Both ordinances were declared emergencies and approved under suspension of the rules [cite: 1131, 1136, 1143]. The consent agenda, which included these and other items, was approved collectively [cite: 1142].
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