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Council Minutes of 9-17-74 -6- Mr. Lampert moved to amend Agenda to include Res. No. 74-138, seconded by Mr. West. Affirmative vote: Giessen, Goggin, Lampert, Saringer, Sharpe, West, Wilamoaky. Motion carried. Resolution No. ]4-138 was introduced by Mr. Lampert and given its first reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Pub11c Service to advertise for bids for liability insurance cowering Offidals, Metebers of Council, lloyees and Members of the Boards and Coadssons of the City of North Olmsted. Mr. Wilamoelcy stated he does not recall Res. No. 74-138 ever being assigned to a Committee. Discussion ensued. Mr. Lisipert stated this was discussed with Council se a Whole. Lana Director Gareau stated this resolution tras prepared on a last minute basis: haws had a lot of discussion concerning liability insurance for boards and commissions effecting fs^om suits as we have seen in the past, and thought it was of some urgency to have it introduced tonight but it is up to Council. Mr. Lampert cosauented at the tiffs this was discussed he felt all Council Members agreed. Mr. Wilamosky stated he does not recall discussing this ~r1.th Council as a Whole but does recall talkies with I~ Li~rert and other City Officials pertinent to this matter. Mr. Wilaeusky feels it is a matter that should be dealt:; with as rapidly as possible giving reaeroas therefor; and has no objection if Council suspends rule requiring legislation be sent to Committee. Mr. Wilamosky nerved for suspension of Council Rule requiring Iles. No. 74-138 be sent to Comaa3.ttee, seconded by Mr. Giessen. Affirmative vote: Giessen, Goggin, Lampert, Saringer, Sharpe, West, Wilamosky. Motion carried. Under 01d Business: Mayor Christman stated it is important in light of the vote On Res. No. 74-S2 that Council deteraeine whether or not we should pursue the extension of Brookpark Rd. from its present terminus out to Lorain Rd. Much of the traffic planning in the City has been built around it. There is considerable City fey tied up in the appropriation of land for the Extension and if it is Council's intention not to see this road through to completion then Mayor thinks that another look should be taken on acquiring the land from Mathews. Thinks it would be a caaplete waste of City money if this Cound 1 does not wish to see the road through. Thinks it should go before a Committee to make a determination as to twat they are going to do with this road - leave it in its present state or continue to strive to complete it toward the plan adopted scs~e pears ago. Mr. Giessen stated he is in agreement with the Mayor. Pointed out considerable money is being exper-ded on attorneys fees, etc. trying to acquire Mathews property. Discussed legislation that was defeated was originally passed a year ago and explained the chaage in valuation on amounts ~tid'i necessitated Res, No. 74-52. Peels Council should act very quickly on this matter for final determination. Mr. West discus:ed Res. No. 74-52 and referred to Traffic Consultant report wherein it is stated that without this re-arrangew~t of Brookpark and Canterbury we are going to have complete strangulation of our traffic. Discussion continued. Mr. test could like the:B.Z.&D. Committee bri~tg back a recoemandatian. Mrs. Saringer stated she thinks it would be more feasible to get-the overall picture right at the beginning; we not only have to think o€ Great Northern but people on the other side. Has been against this from the beginming - does not think it should be permitted to choke off north lane - feels we are in abetter position non to have everthing figured out from beginning. Discussed meeting at State Highway Department. Mr. Lampert gave his comments and Law Director Gareau explained the legislation before Council tonight. Mr. West discussed whether ire take