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Council Minutes of S/b/87 -4_ 4) Brief discussion was held on the procedural structure of the BZD Committee; ,: letter containing the changes will be forwarded to all department heads and board and commission members concerned, 5) Brief BZD Committee Meeting was held this evening with respect to United Dairy Farmers proposal to construct an ice cream store at Columbia and Lorain Roads. They asked that the proposal be changed: a mirror image flip-flop from north to south. BZD Committee has no objection. Mr. Tallon moved council approve the United Dairy Farmers' proposal to change their plans with a north to south flip-flop, second by Mr. Bohlmann, unanimously approved. Mr. O'Grady, Chairman Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee reported: 1) There will be a police auction of bicycles and other articles on May lbth, at 10 A.M., at the North Olmsted Police Department. 2) Safety Committee Meeting was held on Monday, April 27th with Captain Krynak, Fire Chief Van Kuren, Assistant Chief Osterhouse, Safety Director Becker, City Engineer Schaller, Law Director Gareau, Councilmen Lackey, McKay and O'Grady in attendance. Committee discussed the parking on both sides of Maplehurst which is causing serious problems for emergency equipment. Committee unanimously agreed to prohibit parking on the fire hydrant side of Maplehurst Avenue; Ordinance No. 87-38, covering this pr©hibition, is on first reading this evening. 3) Committee discussed Claque Road/1480 traffic. The "no right turn on red" sign for westbound Brookpark Road at Claque has helped some but the problem still exists. City Engineer had recommended the assignment of a full-time police officer, to be provided by the county, to monitor morning traffic at this problem area; city is awaiting a reply to this recommendation. Committee discussed the prohibition of right turns on red off. of 480 onto Claque Road at all times; it was agreed by all that this would serve no useful purpose. Captain Krynak feels that the "no right turn on red" during morning and afternoon rush hours is sufficient; police officers will be assigned at the location to be sure the law is being obeyed. 4) Committee discussed the current blasting ordinance and in line with Chief Van Kuren's recommendations has increased the fee to $50 straight fee to apply for a blasting permit and have .also given the Fire Chief permission to use qualified inspectors in addition to fire personnel if the need arises. City will charge contractors $25 per hour, with a minium of six hours, at any time they need supervision. Legislation covering these changes is on first reading tonight - Ordinance No. 87-37. 5) Committee discussed the dangerous intersection at Walter and Lorain Roads and requested City Engineer Schaller to perf orm a traffic survey, required by the Ohio Department of Transportation, prior to any signalization plans. Will turn it over to the Finance Committee then to see if the necessary funding of $60,000 can be found. 6) Committee discussed the frozen dessert peddlers ordinance and have made several changes: the fee per vehicle has been raised to $200; the time frame is now from January 1st to December 31st, effective January 1st of 1988. The sales hours have been changed and peddlers may operate from 1 P.M. to 7 P.M. on Sundays and from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. all other days of the week, including Saturdays. The BYetton Ridge Homeowners Association had requested a total pro- hibition of vendors in their subdivision; Law Director advised such a prohibition would be illegal. Mr. Lackey, Chairman Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee reported: 1) Summer schedule of the Recreation Department is in the mail; tray also be picked up at the Rec Center and City Hall. Sign-up far the Summer Program is Saturday, May 9th, at 9 o'clock at the Rec Center. 2) Landmarks Commission voted to get bids for signs to establish the Historical District for the Butternut Ridge Road area; once bids are received, the plans for this area will be presented to council.