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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED JANtTARY 4, 1994 Present: Council President Boehmer, Council Members Limpert, Lirxi, McKay, Musial, Nashar, Saringer Also Present: Mayor Fd Boyle, Law Director Michael Gareau, Clerk of Council Barbara Seman Absent: Council Member Bahas Council President Boehmer called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were irnrited to join Council in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The minutes of the meeting of December 21, 1993 were approved as written. Mr. Boehmer welcomed Ward I Council Member Duane Limpert and wished him good luck as he follows in the footsteps of his father who previously served on Council for twenty-two years. Mr. Boehmer announced that the following legislation would be passed under suspension of the rules: Ordinance Nos. 94-1, 94-2, 94-3, 94-4 and 94-5. Mayor Boyle reported: 1) Negotiations for the acquisition of Springvale are going well. 2) The Board of Control met last week to approve the contract for gasoline purchases. We had hoped to form a partnership with the Cleveland schools in order to lower costs, however, it did rat work out. We do purchase gasoline far our school district. 3) The Board of Control also met on the computer bids and awarded four contracts. 4) Met with Safety Director Gundy, Service Director Bohlmam and Recreation Commissioner Fattlar on proposals for Claque Park and for the north end. of North Olmsted Park. Changes being considered in conjunction with the drainage work that is being done are as follows: moving one of the baseball fields in Claque Park to eliminate disturbances to neighbors; moving the tennis area in order to accommodate basketball and tennis; allowing for more parking; adding a picnic pavilion. A smaller baseball field at the northern end of North Olmsted Park is also being considered. The natural areas of the northeast quadrant will be maintained. The area will also feature multi-purpose fields so that it can be better utilized by the entire comfmariity. 5) The alternate Wal--Mart plans have been submitted to the Building Department and the plans will be discussed at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. 6) The swearing-in ceremony which was sponsored by Community Council took place on Saturday, January 1, 1994. County Commissioner Tim Hagan swore in all but two officials. Mr. Limpert was sworn in by his mother Ruth Limpert. Mr. Gareau, who was ill on that day, was sworn in by the Mayor this evening. .:~~rt