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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-160 BY: MAYOR MIJSIAL and ALL MEMBERS of COLTNCIL A RESOLUTION URGING DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED, INC. TO FIND A THEATRE OPERATOR WII.,LING TO REOPEN AND RENOVATE THE GREAT NORTHERN CINEMA COMPLEX, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and this Council to offer to its residents entertainment in the City which includes a Motion Picture Theatre Cinema Complex; and WI-MREAS, there has been a Motion Picture Theatre in North Olmsted since 1966 when the Great Northern Theatre was opened as a Widescreen 70mm Cinerama Theatre; and WHEREAS, in some parts of the United States, former Cinerama and Widescreen Theatres are being renavated and reopened to show newly released movies in 70mm and other Widescreen classic re-releases to receptive audiences; and WHEREAS, for over 34 years the Great Northern 7 Cinema Complex and its predecessor the Crreat Northern Theatre has offered to the residents of the City of North Olmsted and visitors motion picture entertainment; and WHEREAS, the Great Northern 7 Cinema Complex recently closed; and W]HEREAS, the Great Northern 7 Cinema Complex couid also have additional theatres constructed in the rear if needed to increase its screen capacity; and WHEREAS, the Great Northern 7 Cinema Complex has been a part of the past culture of the residents of North Olmsted, is centrally located in the City and offers ample parking and close proximity to many established restaurants and retail establishments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That the Mayor and Council of the City of North Olmsted encourages Developers Diversified to find a motion picture theatre operator who will renovate and reopen the Great Northern Cinema Complex.