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Council Minutes of 03-19-2013 adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. Ordinance 2013-31 adopted 6-0. Ordinance 2013-32 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. An Ordinance amending Chapter 159 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted entitled "Cultural Activities Commission" in order to rename the Commission, redefine membership qualifications and establish new duties. Ordinance 2013-33 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to request qualifications for professional architectural design services in order to prepare plans and specifications for public improvements to the Recreation Center; further authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to enter into an agreement with the contractor selected in the RFQ process, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Kearney made a motion to suspend the rules requiring three readings and formal committee review. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brossard and passed unanimously. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane said a portion of this Ordinance was discussed in Caucus. The Mayor thought it was necessary to get moving on this project because there were issues regarding a tennis court and some movement within the Recreation Center. There is a second part to this Ordinance and that is to allow the Mayor to enter into the agreement. That was not discussed in Caucus. He wanted to point that out for the record. ~.~~.. Jeff Sturgeon, 3092 W. 231 asked if there is a certain amount of money that the city is planning on spending for this. The Mayor said the estimate would be between $20,000 and $30,000. Sturgeon asked if the final design is approved by the Board of Control, and Mayor Kennedy said yes. Sturgeon asked if there is public input, and Mayor Kennedy said the Board of Control meeting is a public meeting. Councilman Kearney moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brossard and passed unanimously. Ordinance 2013-33 adopted 6-0. Ordinance 2013-34 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. An Ordinance to make and transfer appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2013, and declaring an emergency. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Councilman Barker scheduled a Finance Committee meeting for Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Ordinance 2013-34. The Finance Director is asked to attend. Councilman Orlowski scheduled an Intra-Governmental Relations committee meeting for Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 7:15 p.m. to discuss Ordinance 2013-32. The Planning/Development Director is asked to attend. 7