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Recreation Commission Minutes February 2, 2004 $25,000-$35,000 range would be the cost of the water line; however, the time frame to have the line installed for spring needs to be considered and is very critical. It will take a minimum of four to six weeks to get Council's approval, then writing up the plans and specs; then the bidding process will take three weeks, then a week to award a contract; four weeks to execute a contract. These are optimistic numbers. A few weeks for construction and a few weeks for Cleveland Water Department is bringing this project into June, and that's if everything goes by clockwork. Mr. O'Grady said that the numbers are probably very accurate and the time it will take is probably very accurate; however, what if this is an in-house job? It would not reduce the cost; it would be the time devoted to the job. Mr. Miller said that City Council will be interested in the cost, and Council will need to know what someone from the outside will want and what it will cost in- house. The thing to keep in mind is if everything goes it will not be a continuing drain on the City of North Olmsted. On the other hand, if things go well, we have a wonderful, improved facility for the City, and many on Council feel the same way. Mr. Jesse said that two things come to ndrd mind: it is now the 2 of February, tomorrow's the 3 and Council meeting, there's another th Council meeting on the 17. If there is a presentation for Council, there could be a legislative th request and have it in front of Council for the 17 and have it go to Committee, with a second nd reading on March 2. It's conceivable that Recreation Committee can review it and recommend it under suspension on that date and then Council can take a look at it. Ms. Catlett stated that th NOSO has a contract with the Radisson that stipulates it knowing by the 13 of March whether or not the deal will be going through with the City of North Olmsted; otherwise, NOSO must look elsewhere. The worst case scenario is that if NOSO leaves next year, the City has buried $25,000-$35,000 into the ground. The tournament must want to come back. NOSO replied that the Cup has been in North Olmsted for 30+ years. Also, NOSO was to propose the watering system to the City of North Olmsted well before Brad Friedel came forth with his idea. If it's the wish of the Rec Commission and the rest of Council, there can be a special meeting of Council to get the matter moving. Mr. Jesse proposed a Resolution towards Council from the Recreation Commission to get a maximum of two weeks to get everything together. Mr. O'Grady said that if the motivation is there, the numbers can be put together quickly. Mr. Jesse made a resolution to accept the donation presentation for field renovation and improvement at the Barton/Bradley Park by the North Olmsted Soccer Organization - preparing jointly with the City - specifications, designs, and timelines for actual implementation, with overall direction and responsibility by the City for final plan presentation to the Recreation Committee of City Council for review and possible approval. Mr. Kelley seconded the Motion. Roll was called. All were in favor, and the Motion passed unanimously. At this time the guests left the meeting, as well as Ms. Jones, Member of the Commission. There was a short break. Page 5