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Recreation Commission Meeting June 19, 2000 Page Two Revised June 27, 2000 Mr. Limpert then presented a brief history of the city’s interest in properties for recreation, with resultant complaints from constituents on cost. In the ‘80’s and ‘90’s the City incurred over $60 million of debt, replacing infrastructure, i.e., removing water from basements. The proposal is to buy property now before the price is too high, or before the property is bought by other interested parties. The area is currently zoned light industrial. Visitors Opportunity to Address Commission: What would be the intended use of the parcels of land the city wants to buy? Mayor Musial suggested, “You could put in a soccer field with parking; this should be about $150,000.” Mr. Limpert stated that the Farver property is ready to be sold, preferably to the City. If not, the owners will sell to a developer for limited industry. As other major pieces of property become available, the City wants to buy them to develop for recreational purposes, and to use what areas can’t be developed for “green space.” Mayor Musial presented an aerial map showing various properties north and south of Bradley Road (roughly consisting of a total of approximately 40 acres; perhaps moving the leaf dump under the high tension wires). The Mayor repeated that much of the area would be used as “green space” for our children and grandchildren to enjoy. Discussion ensued among the visitors regarding use of the property. The developed property (for recreational purposes such as soccer and baseball) would increase traffic. A resident interjected, as a Barton Road resident, that traffic has increased dramatically over the years. It was noted that light industry has made attempts to buy all properties. Instead, a domino effect would occur if the Farver property sells to the City for recreation. There was discussion about the sale of available properties, and that North Olmsted should buy the property at current prices as they are made available. The Mayor said that three individuals in Council favor purchase of the property, three do not, and there is one waiver – George Nasher. The visitors were encouraged to contact Mr. Nasher with their concerns. Mr. Musial then stated that the City is on the move, observing that we captured Northern Ohio Golf Association and that NOGA plans to build an administration building south of the th 9 hole of Viewpoint Golf Course, and that we’re going to promote the placing of a 30,000 square foot library issue on the ballot this Fall. Visitors then commented that soccer development for North Olmsted was recently passed over because there is no land available, that development is going to Strongsville or Recreation Commission Meeting