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Council Minutes of 2/6/96 Mr. Tasse's statement that the bike path will not go anywhere, it should be noted that the City of Westlake will have a bike path which will connect to the Metroparks. If North Olmsted had a bike path, it would connect with Westlake's. 3. With regard to the encroachment on properties, it is important to realize that no property will be taken from anyone on Quail Run. The noise wall will be approximately 40 feet from the residents' rear property lines. The additional 15 feet that the bike path would require would not be taken from one side, The noise wall would probably be moved between 5 and 7 feet closer to the residents--placing it about 33 feet from their properly line. Mr. O'Grady said he did not feel this was all that big an issue when the greater common good was considered. 4. Mr. O'Grady said the safety concerns were unfounded. The Police Department has stated that a bike path does not increase crime. In fact, the opposite is true because it is a very restricted area with a 16 to 20 foot wall on either side. 5. The possibility of a wider sidewalk needs to be explored, and more time should be provided for residents to present their opinions to Council. To that end, Mr. O'Grady feh that a decision on Ordinance 96-12 should be delayed. Mr. McKay stated that the ordmance had nothing to do with widening the sidewalk. This legislation speaks to the matter of the city's obligation to pay for the work that has already been done. He believes the city should pay, and it is his understanding that Mr. Bohlmann and other Council members agree. Mr. O'Grady agreed that there were two separate issues, but he does not agree that the city should pay for the removal of the bike path. He said the city did not request the removal but requested a proposal on the cost. Mr. McKay said that Mr. O'Grady was "splitting hairs." Mr. Nashar stated that at a Streets & Drainage Committee meeting Mr. Bohlmann had indicated that there was a verbal agreement with the city, the county and the engineering company. He believes the city should abide by its word and pay for the services. In response to Mr. O'Grady's comments, Mr. Tasse made the following points: L He feels there has been a "failure to communicate." There are hundreds and hundreds of people who are trying to communicate with Mr. O'Grady. With regard to Mr. O'Grady's comment that he did not represent both homeowners' associations, Mr. Tasse suggested that June Whitmore from the West Park-Forest Ridge Association would agree that he did. 2. With respect to Forest Ridge Elementary School, he did not say he represented the school. However, the homeowners have received letters from the school board president, the superintendent, assistant superintendent and Forest School principal expressing agreement with their approach, their concerns and their requests including the removal of the bike path. 3. On January 29, Mr. Tasse spoke to the Westlake City Engineer and he acknowledged that North Olmsted had a `whole different set of geography." Mr. Tasse does not believe the right-of--way encroachment will be only 5 to 7 feet. He and other residents will attend the February 20 Council meeting to present their position on this issue. 7 .. .~ ~ >p