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In section four of the qualifying evidence; it exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, social or historic heritage of the community. Ms. Egan-Reeves described the cultural impact of dance halls and how Springvale Ballroom is still standing. She noted that Springvale Ballroom has evolved but it still provides the same values as it did back in the 1940's. Ms. Egan-Reeves explained the structure of the ballroom and noted that the architecture shows many Craftsman Era elements. Ms. Egan-Reeves moved to section one of her qualifying evidence,"It has character. interest or value, as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City, State or Nation". She described what Springvale Ballroom means today and how it brings value to the City of North Olmsted. Springvale Ballroom holds weddings, annual fundraisers, fish fry's, the princess ball and many more community events. She added that there arc not many official designated landmarks in the city. Mr. Upton explained that the Planning Department had Assistant Law-Director Bryan O'Malley review the document to ensure that Springvale Ballroom meets the statutory requirements in Section 165.05. Mr. O'Malley said the landmark designation is consistent with the city's Master Plan. He then described the recommendation process for the planning and design board members that the recommendation to council can be a written statement or the meeting minutes. He noted that in the recommendation to city council it must inform council that the landmarks report was reviewed and the planning and design committee find the designation of Springvale Ballroom to be consistent with the Master Plan. Ms. Nader read 165.05 Designation of Landmark: (B) The Commission shall designate buildings or other structures as landmarks using the following procedure: (7)The Commission shall request the Planning and Design Commission provide a written statement concerning its recommendation as it relates to the master plan of the City. (8) The Commission shall submit to Council its complete report on the nomination, including its recommendations. the Planning and Design Commission's statement, and the owner's input. (9) After review of the Commission's report, the statement of the Planning and Design Commission, and the owner's input, at a public meeting. Council may designate by ordinance the nominated site as an official landmark of the City. If so approved, the Commission shall thereafter notify the Building Commissioner, the Planning and Design Commission and the owner of the designation of the of the property as a City Landmark. Ms. Nader, thanked Ms. Egan-Reeves for the presentation on Springvale Ballroom and stated that according to section 165.05 The Designation of Landmarks that it does comply with items four and one of the code and would make a recommendation to council. Mr. Anderson. Mr. Matthews. Mr. Patton. Mr. Olivos and Ms. I lemann all agreed that it would make a wonderful addition to our city's landmarks. Ms. Hemann suggested that instead of the