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explained that Medical Mutual has provided the City with wellness dollars that it has used <br /> toward the purchase of exercise equipment. <br /> On the motion: All members voting yea. Motion passed. <br /> 21. Communication from Chief Gilman regarding a surplus of radio equipment received by <br /> the Lakewood Fire Department. (pg. 78) <br /> Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to receive and file the <br /> communication. <br /> All members voting yea. Motion passed. <br /> ****PUBLIC COMMENT"" <br /> Steve Lamantia—2164 Arthur Ave <br /> Mr. Lamantia stated that he believed it was a good idea when Lakewood decided to install 2 <br /> electric car charging stations in the city. In listening to plans for proposed residential <br /> communities near Bunts Rd. & Detroit Ave. and the One Lakewood Place project, he <br /> discovered that there were no provisions for any electric car charging stations and put an <br /> inquiry in with the Mr. Solove's (real estate developer) assistant regarding the matter. He <br /> asked that Council consider requiring car charging stations whenever there is a new <br /> residential or commercial development. He noted that stations are a lot cheaper to install with <br /> initial construction. He concluded with a statement that Ford Motor Co. predicts that the cost <br /> of ownership of an electric vehicle will be less than that of a gas oriented car within the next <br /> 6 years. <br /> Councilman Bullock thanked him and complimented him on his suggestions to the <br /> developer. <br /> Fav Olson— 15500 Clifton <br /> Ms. Olson stated that since she's been visible in the media regarding the ban on retractable <br /> leashes,people have started to ask her questions. She said at the last meeting, the mayor <br /> stated that the dog ordinances will be reviewed within the next 6 months and she asked to be <br /> kept informed of when that meeting is. She asked that rule 43 of the ordinances be changes, <br /> arguing that all other surrounding suburbs do not have bans on retractable leashes. She <br /> believes it is a restriction on her civil liberties and claims it has taken the joy out of walking <br /> her dogs. She believes the leash ban is a vengeful measure taken by the City for losing on the <br /> pit bull issue. She believes she is being surveilled and said the City should hire more animal <br /> wardens if it is serious about enforcing the law. She inquired as to how the dog ordinances <br /> were created. <br /> 11 <br />