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Council Minutes of 6/19/84 _3- 4)Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 84-41, establishing a procedure for non- partisan elections. Committee does not agree with this legislation and does not. recommend passage. The two-party system has been functioning very well and Committee sees no need to reverse it when basically it will not change anything. If the problem is really in filling vacancies, then the staggered terms should be eliminated. Mr. O'Grady prefers the present system of staggered terms; Mrs. Saringer supports everyone running at the same time with those running in 1985 serving for a two year term and then in 1989 everyone would run at the same time. There is no legislation proposed at this time. Mr. O'Grady, Chairman Public Safety, Health and ~+)elfare Committee reported: 1) Moved Council have no objection to the issuance of an F2 permit to the Kiwanis Club of North Olmsted, 29271. Lorain Road, second by Mr. Wilamosky, unanimously approved. 2) Moved Council object to the issuance of a new D-l liquor permit to the Timber Trails Party Center, Incorporated, 30850 Lorain Road, on the grounds that this is a dry precinct, second by Mr. Bierman, unanimously approved. Mrs. Petrigac, Chairman Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee as well as Transportation Committee reported: 1) Had an opportunity to attend an all day seminar in Grandville, Ohio, last Friday, with the Chairman of Landmarks Commission. Seminar covered demolition, rezoning, rehabilitation of residential and commercial property and the laws pertaining to same. It was suggested that cities establish guidelines and make them available through real estate offices, libraries, City Halls and other public places. In rehabilitating older sections, parking should be addressed in particular. Seminar was excellent with cities of all sizes being represented. Mr. Gaede, the architect- doing the rehabilitation on North Olmsted's Old Town Hall, was a guest speaker. Audience participation: Mr. Henry Reichel, 5654 Columbia Road, apologized to Service Director Corrigan for stating that the chimneys at the Sewage Disposal Plant were not high enough to eliminate odors. In visiting the plant over the weekend, Mr. Reichel discovered that there were no chimneys at all. The facility is amazingly clean and the landscaping is fabulous. On another subject, Mr. Reichel asked when Council would hold its first meeting in the new council chambers. Service Director stated that the audience seating has been held up due to the fabric selection; hopefully, will have the first meeting on July 3rd, in the new facilities. Mr. David Simna, 4406 Birch Circle, discussed the proposed rezoning of Birch Circle School to a possible commercial area. Feels North Olmsted has enough commercial property already. Does not want the former school building to remain vacant but would like it to be used in a residential manner - as a day care center, a nursing home facility or maybe for Montessori. President Boehmer stated that at this point there is no legislation of any kind regarding the school. future use. LEGISLATION: Ordinance No. 84-31 introduced by Mr. O'Grady and Mr. Bierman was given its third reading. An ordinance changing the name of Reed Road from "Reed Road" to "Kenny Lane". Mr. O'Grady moved for adoption, second by Mr. Bierman, unanimously approved. Ordinance No. 84-31 adopted. Ordinance No. 84-41 introduced by Mrs. Petrigac was given its third reading. An ordinance providing for the submission to the electors of the City of North Olmsted of a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of North Olmsted relating to establishing the procedure for non-partisan elections, and declaring an emergency. Mrs. Petrigac moved for adoption, second by Mr. Bierman.