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Council Minutes of 3/5196 Carole Almady, 3688 Dawn Drive, said her concern was that the adult entertainment business would locate in other areas of North Olmsted such as the math Law Director Gareau explained that the city cannot legally exclude adult entertainment businesses. This is a freedom of expression issue which is covered by the First Amendment. Margie Metzger spoke again asking about hours of operation and signage, especially flashing neon lights. Mr. Gareau explained that the State regulates hours of operation for bars. As to signs and lights, these issues are covered in our Zoning Code. Patty Chakarelis wanted assurance that the adult entertainment business could not open on the Darby O'Tooles' site once the legislation is passed. Mr. Gareau confirmed that an adult entertainment business would not be able to open on that particular property. The legislation requires such businesses to be licensed, and that property would not fit within the licensing provisions because it is too close to residences. J. T. Mullen, 4280 Plumwood, asked the Law Director whether he felt this approach will work. Also, he wanted assurances that the city is committed to fighting this problem and will be able to come up with the resources to fight the case. Mr. Gareau said he was convinced that this method is the correct way to fight the problem, Mayor Boyle commented that the city is committed to regulate this form of business in general--not just this one particular establishment. The city will do everything possible within the law to regulate these businesses. Cecelia Healy, 4269 Plumwood Drive, asked if here street was going to be paved this year. Mr. Bohlmann answered that the city will do a major slab repair program in the Phunwood-Bentley area this year. Mr. McKay commented that the residents should understand that the project is not a complete street replacement. It will be slab repair where pieces of cement that are in bad shape will be removed and replaced. Mayor Boyle suggested that anyone having a petition should give it to the Safety Director who was at the back of the room. Also, anyone who might have further comments can send them to him at City Hall. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 96-23 introduced by Mayor Boyle was given its third reading. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of North Olmsted to enter into an agreement with Western Reserve Engineering & Surveying Co. to provide engineering services for the inspection and evaluation of sanitary manholes in the area tributary to the LeBern Lift Station and declaring an emergency. Mr. Lind moved for adoption; second by Mr. McKay; motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 96-23 adopted. .:.. ~. 8