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vehicular to bicycle and pedestrian. Heavy traffic along Butternut Ridge is a concern; it could be slowed or detoured. The retiming of the lights along Lorain Road for a faster traffic flow is also an option. Ways to limit traffic without large changes to the street itself are being considered. Part of the project may be the rehabilitation of Butternut Ridge as a two-lane road. Adding a bicycle path and landscaping to Butternut Ridge may be included. This would reduce the possibility of making Butternut a four-lane road in the future. At the conclusion of the planning stage Ms. Wenger will pursue additional grants for the various improvements such as a bicycle path that would connect with the cemetery and Metroparks. Ms. Wenger explained the plan is still open and may be shaped in vaxious directions. Ms. Davis said she would be willing to serve on the steering committee. Mr. Schumann moved, seconded by Mr. Schock, to a?ominate Ms. Davis as the Landmarks Commission representative to the GNMIVITP Steering Comanittee, whicla was unanimously approved. Date North Olmsted Citv Schools 100th Anniversary The North Olmsted School System is turning 100 years old in 2009. Planning began for events to celebrate this anniversary. One of the ideas is to create a permanent reminder of the history of the district such as a photo mural with a timeline. She is hoping the Landmarks Commission or the Olmsted Historical Society has photos and documents that could be incorporated into the project. A traveling show was also discussed. Mr. Dubowski said there is a DVD in Old Town Hall that contains video of the old high school and student activities that could be used. Mr. Thomas suggested the events could be held in conjunction with the celebration of the Village of North Olmsted centennial. CO1VIlVIUNICATIONS Mr. Schumann mentioned the current correspondence and the 2009 Frostville Museum Schedule. ADJOURNMEN'Y' Mr. Dubowski moved, seconded by Ms. Davis, to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m., which was unanimously appro ed. ,% i Paul chumann, Chair ricia A. Granfors, Secretary