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Council Minutes of 10-1-74 -3- Goggin, Lampert, Saringer, Sharpe, West, Wilamosky. Motion carried. Mr. Giessen stated regarding Brookpark Extension Mrs. Saringer rela~eed to him on Monday that her comment that she would :asks a motion to reconsid+e~t did not necessarily mean that she would vote in #avor of the legislation. It was Mr. Giesser's understanding that it does mss that; otherwise there is m reason to make a motion to reconsider. Mr. Giesses received indication that Krs. Saringer would not be in favor of .Res. No. 74-52. As a result legislation has been prepared- Ord. No. 74-140 and Mr. Giessen thinks it is urgent that the Council proceed to withdraw the funds deposited with the Court if the Brookpark Extension is not going through. Mr. Giesler moved to amend the Agenda to include Ord. No. 74-140, seconded by Mr. Lampert. Affirmative vote: Giessen, Goggin, Lampert, Saringer, Sharpe, West, Wilamoskp. Motion carried. 5) Committee discussed dedication of West 308 5t., North Court and South Court, in a new subdivision. It is recaasended by the City Engineer that they have met all of the requirements of the City Code attd that these streets should be dedicated. Committee recosmends dedication of these streets; 6) Mr. Giessen has one other request. There was a discussion in the meeting regarding Oring Drive near Aaalea - northwest corner a parcel of land that evidently was a lift station; and the lift station has been abandoned -~ there is a question as to what to do with this parcel. Mr. Giessen requested this be referred to his Committee. President O'Neill referred subject :natter to Mr. Giesler, Chairman Building, Zoning & Development Committee. Mr. Giessen scheduled a B.Z.&D. Committee meeting on October 9, 1974, 8:00 P.M., City Hall. Mr. Lampert, Chairman Fin~ce Committee, reported Committee met on September 30, 1974, along with other Meyers of Council, Administration and Mr. Bayne Kuhn of MacDonald & Co. for the purpose of reviewing the financing of the sewer system Io- date and to study the effects of Ord. No. 71-102 which provided a 7X increase in sewer rates effective Feb.. 1, 1975. Is pleased to announce the netws is good. Mr. Kuhn reviewed the figures that were set up in 1971; the projection as far as tap-in fee; repair; maintenance and operation of the plant. We have been able to maintain and operate the plant within those projected figures. Because of this Mr. Kuhn pointed out that he felt there was no need for an increase in the sewer rates at the present time. He did point out that in postponing the increase are should keep in mind February of 1976 sad hopefully in reviewing the operation again at that time we can postpone any further rate increase. Legislation for same will be requested. Mr. Lampert felt the City should be commended because we have been able to maintain and operate the plant within the projected figures and especially when all public utilities are requesting rate increases far their facilities. We are fortunate to be able to maintain our sealer rate that was set back in 1971. 2) would like to report an Friday the City was visited by a Conottes pertaining to Environmental Control. Committee was made up of individuals throughout the Country. After visiting the Plaint and viewing the operation cosnaended forth Olmsted as one of the best facilities they have seen so far in the Hatton. 3) Mr. Lampert to schedule- a Finance Committee Meeting at a later date.