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<br /> <br />different levels. Whether we have grandstand viewing or continue with the video set-up which <br />Rick, tennis pro, has devised for some of our tournaments. The other issue of outdoor courts is <br />being addressed with new courts at North Olmsted Park. The location of the park seems to be the <br />best. Unfortunately, lights are not in the works for these courts, as there are issues with residents <br />and lighting at the park. <br />Mr. Miller suggested Coke be contacted to possibly place their name on the clock/buzzer to help <br />defray cost. <br /> <br />Mr. Gardner asked if Ms. Sorge and Ms. Powell felt their issues were addressed. Both felt they <br />had been. Ms. Sorge stated she wasn’t aware of the commission, and truly appreciates the <br />opportunity to be heard. Both felt it was a great forum. Mr. Tom Stein offered to be looked up <br />and called with any concerns. <br /> <br />Ms. Lois Debrot, a 40-year resident, was in attendance to speak on behalf of herself and some <br />residents about Clague Park being closed. Gates are shut at both entrances on Saturdays and <br />Sundays. Why? Mr. Morgan stated that the park is closed at nights due to vandalism. The park <br />is closed in the winter due to not enough demand for its use, as well as, not enough manpower to <br />keep the lot cleared during heavy snowfall. Ms. Debrot inquired as to the schedule of the gates <br />being opened and closed. Mr. Stein answered saying , typically, during the summer the gates are <br />opened in the morning and closed at night. During the winter, the gates are kept shut due to <br />snowfall. The reason for the gates being opened at different times is due to the mono-pole <br />servicemen and the service department for the sewer. Mr. Jenkins asked when Ms. Debrot would <br />like to see the park open. She would like to see the park open in the winter on Saturdays and <br />Sundays. Mr. Limpert asked what would be a satisfactory time solution. Dawn to dusk 7 days a <br />week? Dawn to dusk on weekend? Ms. Debrot would like to see the park open on weekends, <br />and use judgement with snowfall/weather during the day. Ms. Hayes thanked Ms. Debrot for <br />expressing her concerns. It was resolved that the issue needs to be looked at further, possibly <br />establishing a policy for park hours at Clague Park and posting a sign. <br /> <br />Mr. Marty Young, Springvale Facility Manager, was introduced by Mr. Jenkins. Mr. Young was <br />there to present his Springvale Plan for the golf course and ballroom, which is a result of a 2.5 <br />million dollar borrowing. Mr. Jenkins stated that while Springvale does not fall under Recreation <br />jurisdiction, there is no intermediary board. Thus, Mr. Young would like to take this opportunity <br />to “bounce his idea” off the council members present. This plan also serves as a model for what <br />Mr. Jenkins would like to see for the Recreation Center. Mr. Young developed his “no holes <br />plan” on a 2.5 million dollar borrowing package with no tax money. This plan is for <br />improvements to the golf course and ballroom, bringing them up to standards. The feeling is that <br />the location is the draw with not much else to offer as far as amenities. A few years back the golf <br />course and ballroom were kept to hang onto the “green space” and keep out housing <br />developments. Not much has been done to improve upon the facility. This plan will do so. Mr. <br />Young proceeded to present his plan, following the entire thought process and financial process in <br />the plan binders handed out. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />