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Commission Meeting August 13, 1997 Page 2 trees have been removed but quite a few new trees are being planted along the perimeter of the park to create separation from the residential properties. The renovation work includes a tremendous amount of drainage improvements to the park land and the ball fields. The playground is going to have a six foot concrete walkway that extends around the entire perimeter of the play area and which will be handicapped accessible. There are a number of aesthetic features being added to the play area, such as decorative landscaping and creative use of split face concrete block for benches along the walkway. There will be playground equipment for preschool and school age children which will be safer and more action oriented then any other play unit in North Olmsted. Mr. Dolansky stated that a meeting was recently held with the residents surrounding the Clague Park area. The residents had some great comments about what they wanted to see at Clague Park in addition to what was already planned. The additional amenities included: a shelter house, perimeter walking path, and restrooms. Residents also had a lot of questions about the playground area and the future potential of building tennis and basketball courts. through a land lease agreement in Clague Park with a cellular communications company, regarding these new funds derived through the land lease agreement for a small piece of property at Clague Park. Mr. Dolansky noted that in addition to a one time contribution to the City there was also a monthly fee being derived. After some discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Saringer to recommend that, City Council should consider that a significant portion of the $75,000 received by the City as a result of this cell tower agreement should be used at Clague Park in the following priority of projects: restrooms, shelter house, and walking path. The motion was seconded by Mr. Scott and approved unanimously through a roll call verification. Further discussion ensued regarding this matter, a motion was made by Mr. Smith to recommend that, City Council should consider that a significant portion of the revenue received by the City as a result of this cell tower agreement should be directed towards park maintenance with Clague Park having first priority. The motion was seconded by Claire Hayes and approved unanimously through a roll call verification. Mr. Dolansky stated that if the construction is significantly completed by early September they would like to have a Grand Re-Opening of Clague Park tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 1997 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. If the time table for completion cannot accommodate this date the event will be re-scheduled for early spring. Mr. Dolansky stated that the NatureWorks grant application for the Ice Rink roof is proceeding along well through the O.D.N.R. approval review process. It is hoped that an engineering firm will be chosen before the end of the year. He also stated that the indoor tennis courts have the new net posts in place and the surface coating is scheduled to be completed by the end of August. It is hoped that by next year there will be enough funds to have the walls painted and new court curtains purchased to continue the aesthetic improvements to the tennis court area.