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Councilman Bullock inquired about the definition of "Lakewood MHI" in the plan and stated that Council and the administration should have a discussion about turning the church into a senior center. He also asked whether above ground tanks are more affordable than others and if they will be effective. Mayor Summers replied stating that the administration is bringing on an architect/designer who will explore the issue of redevelopment of the church. There is a lower cost to above ground tanks and they are effective generally; they should work very well against the majority of storms, however maybe not against a once in a 10 year storm. Councilman Rader asked if Cove Church has a stipulation to keep the property for a period of time. Mayor Summers replied that the Church is concerned that someone will buy low for it and sell it at a higher price. The city won't do that and may share some of the profits with them. Councilman Litten stated that Council and the administration should weigh new construction at the site versus rehabbing the Cove Church property. He asked if there have been any new policy changes to how the EPA manages us. Mayor Summers stated in regard to the EPA, we will find out how they manage us with the plan submission, but the city has a very strong case to argue that the state be the chief regulating authority of the IWWIP. Many cities are under federal consent decree, which have harmed cities. The mayor of Lima, OH has been a good ally to Lakewood. He has argued that the consent decree has been a great burden to his city and that it is better to have the state as a regulator. Councilman Anderson asked what Chapter 2 argues in the IWWIP provision. Mayor Summers stated that the city needs flexibility to deal with untreated water issue due to municipal financial burdens. Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to receive and file the communication. All members voting yea. Motion passed. 14. Communication from Mayor Summers regarding NOPEC grant award documentation and acceptance. (pg. 36) In response to a question by President O'Leary, Mayor Summers indicated that the administration has no plans for the grant funds as of yet. Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Mr. Bullock suggested that it would be helpful to evaluate the use of last year's NOPEC grant projects as part of a discussion in Public Works. X