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Minutes of a Meeting of the North Olmsted Parks and Recreation Commission November 9, 2009 Chapter 947 of the Administrative Code Councilman Orlowski came to us with a situation regarding Chapter 947 of the Administrative Code, which governs a lot of the parks and playgrounds. There are a series of rules and regulations starting with letter (a) and going through letter (q). Speed regulations indicating horses being ridden in the Park. One question came up under letter (e): “Certain Vehicles Prohibited. No heavily loaded vehicles or vehicles used for such purposes, except upon special written permission.” The question came up as to when we should clarify it even further to clarify for homecoming and utility work and any other things we have to come before the City. “Animals” stays the same. “No dogs or other animals shall be permitted to run at large in a park or recreation area, unless it’s a horse.” Mr. Baxter said he thought there was a ban on dogs at large in the park, but on a leash it’s o.k. Mr. Dailey said at this point Council voted it down, but he anticipates it would be re-introduced in another format, maybe after the first of the year. Mr. Baxter asked if (f) said that was o.k.? There’s another section that shows that. Mr. Dailey said there was some kind of clarification they wanted: types of leashes, lengths of leashes, what dogs could be permitted. The ordinance that was proposed did not exclude our dangerous dog list. There was another question brought up: should we allow it in all of our parks or some of our parks? Mr. Dailey said that maybe allowing the dogs on the paths around the parks might deter vandalism. Mr. Dailey said that Councilman Orlowski is concerned about golf. “No person shall cause a golf ball to be propelled by hitting the same with a golf club within the public parks or recreation areas of the City.” This is under letter (o). He mentioned that he had seen people hitting golf balls with baseball bats…wanting “golf clubs or any other instrument.” Mr. Dailey asked Mr. Mahoney if, after “golf ball” should add “rock or any other instrument not used for sport in part.” Mr. Mahoney said that whatever the majority wanted, that would be the recommendation. That would be very good. Ms. Nader asked if you could put in something like, “with intent to injure”: Mr. Mahoney said that could lead into some sort of criminal intent. Mr. Groden asked if the Parks and Recreation Commission wanted to make changes to letter (o) of Section 947.01 that no person shall cause a golf ball, rock or any other object to be propelled by hitting the same with a golf club or any other instrument within the parks and recreation areas of the City. Under letter (e) also, have clarification for homecoming or utility work only; under (n) it was suggested to add “paint ball gun” as well. Ms. Drenski is to check with the Law Department on the inclusion of “paint ball gun.” Mr. Scarl made a Motion that the Parks and Recreation Commission accept the above changes to the above regulations as stated; Ms. Nader seconded. There being no objection, the Motion passed unanimously. CDBG Grant The CDBG Grant will be granted this week and started in 2010, which has to do with our improvements in North Olmsted Parks, Senior Center, and making them more ADA accessible. Just Page 5