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MINUTES OF Tf~ MFETIIaG OF TFIE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF I~E3RTH OI~ISTED FEBRUARY 15, 1994 Present: Council President Boehmer, Council Members Limpert, Lind, Musial, Saringer Also Present: Mayor Ed Boyle, Law Director Michael Gateau, Finance Director James Burns, Clerk of Council Barbara Seman Absent: Council Members Bahas, McKay, Nashar Council President Boehmer called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in reciting the Fledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The minutes of the meeting of February 1, 1994 were approved as written. President Boehmer announced that Ordinance Nos. 93-159 and 93-160 would be removed from the agenda. A special Council meeting will be held an Wednesday, February 16. The following legislation will be on the agenda: Ordinance Nos. 93-159, 93-160, 94-36 through 94-42, 94-45 and Resolution No. 94-31. President Boehmer announced that the following Public Hearings will be held on Tuesday, March 1: 7 p.m., Ordinance No. 93-155; 7:10 p.m., Ordinance No. 93-140. Mayor Boyle reported: 1) The Fire Department's run total for January was 246, which is the highest monthly total in the history of the department. Medical runs accounted for 171 of the total. 2) The Law Director has pointed out a possible flaw in the zoning laws with regard to the construction of nursing homes. A copy of Mr. Gateau's opinion has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for their input. 3) The duties of Administrative Assistant Ms. Wlodarski have been shifted to primarily economic development. With the 100% tax credit, an abundance of retail establishments and the problems of further retail development, it is crucial that more time and energy be devoted to inducing other types of development and expansion within the city. Ms. Wlodarski has been successful working on a part- time basis in her efforts to attract such companies as Moen and Mac Systems to the city. 4) With the help of the Greater Cleveland Growth Association, Ms. Wlodarski is also currently involved with interviewing firms to assist with the promotion of North Olmsted. 5} The Recreation Center is sponsoring "Lumberjack Skates" during hockey season-- free tickets to Lumberjack games are being raffled. On Fridays, the younger children are being treated to "Blimpie Bear Skates" which feature free cookies ar~d sandwiches aril a puck-shooting contest. There has been an increase in attendance at the Rec Center this winter. Revenues in January were up by $1,500 for concessions, $4,700 for the pool and $9,500 for the ice rink. w.Y.n.~.._ _ . ,.,.,.