Richmond Heights Reopens Negotiations on Hotel Project

During the Richmond Heights meeting on Monday, city council members unanimously approved a resolution allowing city officials to renegotiate terms with Mullenix-Richmond Heights Redevelopment Corp.

The developer plans to build another parking garage and hotel on the southeast corner of 2.54 acres at the southeast corner of Brentwood Boulevard and Clayton Road.

“This allows us to negotiate the major business points of the project,” said City Manager Amy Hamilton. “Then, we’ll bring it back to the city council, and if they give their approval then we’ll formally put the time frame out there.”

She said the negotiations would totally rework the construction project’s time frame.

Originally, the agreement called for Mullenix to begin on the hotel by Dec. 31, but officials from the company said they would not be able to meet that deadline.

Police awards, retirement

Police Chief Richard Vilcek presented awards to several Richmond Heights police officers.

Receiving the Chief’s Commendation award were:

* Capt. Crag Mueller

* Det. Sgt. Douglas Schaeffler

* Sgt. John Gruswitz

* Det. Jeremiah Henning

 Receiving Awards of Excellence were:

* Det. Derek Evans

* Officer Jeffrey Dulaney

* Officer Lyndsy Harrison

* Officer Paul Digregorio (received two Awards of Excellence)

* Officer William Becker (received two Awards of Excellence)

Vilcek also introduced a newly hired Officer Joseph Roberds to the council.

Hamilton said Monday was Vilcek’s last city council meeting as Richmond Heights police chief. He is retiring Jan. 6 after 43 years serving in law enforcement.