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Council hl:i.;~utes of 12-3-•74 _3- satisfied at that time that we were getting the service that was needed. Will introduce legislation tonight and place it on first reading. At next Council Meeting will request suspension of rule requiring three separate readings, because it was requested by the County that they must have the contract by December 31st so they wi12 have time to send it to Colu~-us and proceed further; 2) scheduled a Finance Committee Meeting following Mr. West's Transportation Committee Meeting on December 5, 1974, City Hall. Mr. Wilamosky, Chairman Intro Gover~ntal Relations & Legislation Committee, reported Committee. discussed the text of a resolution urging the Cuyahoga County Mayors and City Managers Association to establish a permanent and on-going review committee to study proposed increases in utility rates and to taalce available a written repoa:t containing the pros at:d cons of the utility rate increase request. It was the opinion of the Committee that a resolution be drafted and legislation has been requested; 2) Committee reviewed Ord. No. 66-121 and subsequent ordinances 67-92, 67-134, and 67-255 - which provides for proper grading of land and furths' provides for drainage of surface water. The Engineer has advised Committee that the $300. which is required as a deposit per lot to insure drainage ie correct. It has been the policy of the Engineering Dept. to use as much of the $30C. deposit as necessary to correct any improper grading by builders or dsvelapers. the ~igineer has recommended that the suss of $3tt4. be incre8aed to $500. and Committee concurs; and 2egislatian has been requested; 3} Committee also recoads in further legislation which deals with the acceptance of subdiv3.sions far recording purposes only the following terminology be included: "That the Council intends to accept a subdivision for dedication as soon as the City Engineer certifies that all improveabnta have been satisfactorily completed and conf©rms with the iaq?rovs~nta plena reviewed and approved by the Platming Commission sad by this Council"; 4) scheduled a Legislation Committee Meeting on December 30, 1974, 8:00 P.M., City Hall, to review possible conflicts with City Charter and Rules of Council; will also discuss with Mrs. Sharpe per her request to review Zoning Code. Mr. West, Chairman Transportation Committee, reported Committee will meet on December 5th to discuss the bus line; then will also have a meeting on Dec-er 9th to discuss the bus Line with representatives of the Council of Fairview Park; both meetings are to be at 7:30 P.M., City Hall; 2) would like to report that we are continuing our efforts oa Dover Center Rd. and a Left turn lane. Met with a re^Qresentative of the County to see what support we might get there; and was also informed that ~tOACA had a program which the left turn leas might fit into very well. City Engineer met with NOACA people and they seem to be receptive to making this sort of provision. They set up a procedure whexebq we can submit our proposal to them to see if it will get their authorisation and support and we will do this. People addressing Council: Barbara Hess, 4506 Ashbury Park, addressed Council regarding nuaaber of copies of legislation available at Council I+~aetinga; also discussed with Council at length the Brookpark Relocation and Brookpark Extension. Discussion continued. iir. Robezt Bechtel, Kew Drive, addressed Council relative Co the Comprehensive Place and Map. Also asked if the reawval of the traffic Iight at side street angling out on Lorain Rd. Haar St. Richards is a permanent thing. Mr. Wilamosky stated it was his understanding the satgna3 was removed due to a contract agreement with the County on the signalization of Lorain Rd. Safety Director Carnahan affirmed same. ~. ~. .~ .._.r . ~ ,n,..w~.~ .,«.....,r.r ... , „ .. ,, . , . .