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~ r r 3: MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MAY 5, 2010 Present: President of Council Limpert, Council Members Barker, Brossard, Jones, Mahoney, Orlowski, Williamson. Also Present: Mayor Kennedy, Law Director Gareau, Clerk of Council Gallo, Safety Director Ritenauer, Planning Director Wenger, Human Resources Director Farver. Absent: Councilman Kearney, Finance Director Copfer President Limpert called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the Council meeting of April 20, 2010 were approved as written. President Limpert announced no legislation would be suspended this evening. REPORTS Mayor Kennedy: • The City of North Olmsted received a grant of $5,000 from Cuyahoga County for the creation of a community garden. The garden will be located on city property at Butternut Ridge; the same property that will be used for the future food cupboard. There will be an informal meeting for those who want to learn more about the garden or how to get involved on Saturday, May 15 at 2 p.m. at the library. • The City has entered into an agreement with design consultant Studio Graphique to create a City identity primarily for use in gateway signage. He invites the community to share their ideas at a meeting held Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. • The North Olmsted Branch Library will be hosting a program called Researching the Underground Railroad in North Olmsted this Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m. Registration is required. • During the month of April, 144 building permits were issued. • The plans for First Merit were sent to the plans examiner earlier this week. The project should be ready for permit within two weeks. The cost of the project is around $700,000.