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Council Minutes of 8/20/96 occurred because basement elevation measurements were not received from some ~~.~ residents. However, the city has had several meetings with the architectural firm because there have been some things that needed to be changed and some things that needed to be re-evaluated. Slab repair on Devon, Hampton and Berkshire has been held up because additional storm sewers are needed. We do not have a final report because it was returned to the engineering firm for additional comments on certain areas of concern. The completion date of this December will not be met, and he cannot predict a completion date at this time. In response to a question by Mr. O'Grady, Mr. Bohlmann stated he did not believe Western Reserve Engineering was "dropping the ball"; however, their direction was not what we exactly wanted. Mr. Bohlmann and Mr. Limpert agreed that it was more important to do the project correctly even if it meant taking a little extra time. Mr. O'Grady and Mr. Limpert suggested that the residents be informed of the progress. Mayor Boyle and Service Director Bohlmann agreed that the residents should be notified, and they have done so in the past on other projects. The city will contact the editor of the neighborhood newsletter so that an article can be placed in the next monthly edition. Milan Nass, 5032 West Park Drive, is concerned about the wild animal problem in his neighborhood. He would like the city to again provide the service of supplying traps to the residents and then destroying the animals that are caught. Mayor Boyle commented that this has been an on-going problem for some time and there are no easy answers. In answer to a question by Mr. Limpert, he said that the State of Ohio was responsible for wildlife and not the county. However, if there are reports of rabies, then the County Health Department would take action immediately. He has contacted the Metroparks about the wildlife problems and is attempting to reach an agreement on wildlife control. Although there is a problem with an abundance of wildlife, there have been no reports of attacks on people. There are laws regarding wildlife, and we have to live within those laws. He and Mr. Limpert agreed that cities need help from the State on this problem. Service Director Bohlmann reminded Council the reason we stopped trapping animals was because we could no longer release them. A captured animal must be held for 60 days, and then it can be released only if it is healthy. The animals could be euthanized immediately, but we chose not to do that. He agreed with the Mayor and Mr. Limpert that we need help from Columbus and we need the Metroparks to thin their population of wild animals, especially deer. Mr. McKay said that he had been in contact with the Metroparks and was told that they maintain animal habitats. They do not own wild animals; the animals belong to the State of Ohio. The Metroparks do not kill and do not trap wild animals. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 96-99 was passed by City Council on July 2, 1996 and vetoed by Mayor Boyle. It was placed on the agenda to be reconsidered by Council for a possible override of the veto. An ordinance providing for the submission to the electors of the City of North Olmsted of an amendment to Article VII, Section 4 (b) of the Charter, prohibiting the Board of Zoning Appeals from granting use variances, and declaring an emergency. Mr. McKay moved to remove Ordinance No. 96-99 from the agenda; second by Mr. 6 ..: ~ ,.