City of Mentor, Ohio Live Stream

The City of Mentor, Ohio held a council meeting on August 28, 2026, where several procurement and contract matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included awarding a $6.97 million contract to Ricon Construction Inc. for the municipal annex building project, which will serve the police and recreation departments and provide new restrooms for the amphitheater. The council also authorized a $2.3 million engineering services agreement with American StructurePoint Inc. for the design of the State Route 615 bridge widening and interchange improvement project, funded by federal grants. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of a Western Star dump truck cab and chassis for $151,522 through the Ohio Department of Transportation purchasing program. The existing contract with Waste Management of Ohio for residential solid waste, recycling, and yard waste collection was extended for five years with a negotiated rate reduction in the first year and subsequent annual increases. Change orders were approved for the Civic Center pool building replacement and water slide construction projects, including additional HVAC, electrical, and waterline work, as well as project supervision costs. The council also approved two open cut payment requests related to water service and sanitary sewer extension projects. Policy discussions included amendments to local ordinances regulating electric bicycles to enhance safety, such as requiring helmets, limiting passengers to bikes designed for multiple riders, and mandating audible signals when passing pedestrians. The council also deliberated on a conditional use permit for a recreational facility in an industrial district, ultimately tabling the item due to concerns about compatibility with the city’s comprehensive plan and industrial space preservation. Public comments addressed privacy concerns regarding surveillance cameras used by the city. The meeting concluded with the swearing-in of six new police officers and various community updates.