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Council Minutes of 3/4/97 vessel, which will be safer than using ladders. The second platform for the laboratory and ,~~, the pretreatment facility will extend the floor area so that the basement can be used for additional storage. The approximate cost for the two platforms is $30,000 and will be included in 1998 appropriations. Most of the work will be done by city personnel. The committee recommended approval. b. The 1997 appropriations discussion was begun with a lengthy presentation on the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Service Department. One major item discussed for the treatment plant was the refurbishing of microscreens, which is anticipated to cost $105,000. The legislation for this project is being introduced tonight and contains a no-bid clause because there is only one supplier in the country that deals in parts and repair service for this type of equipment. Mr. Limpert, Chairperson of the Transportation Committee: 1) The committee met on February 26. In attendance were Council Members Lind, McKay, Musial, Nashar, O'Grady, Limpert; Council President Boehmer; Mayor Boyle; Finance Director Burns; Law Director Gareau; Service Director Bohlmann. The committee discussed Ordinance No. 97-14, which accepts an easement at the corner of Stearns and Lorain Roads for the new traffic control system. Currently the controller is sitting at the curb and was recently hit by a vehicle. It will be much safer to move it back by accepting an easement from the BP gas station at the corner. The committee recommended approval. LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS A letter regarding the Crocker/Steams extension was received from James A. & Emily P. Bleiler. Per Mr. Bleiler's request, the letter was read into the record: "Dear Mr. Boehmer: My wife and I have been residents of North Olmsted since August, 1987 and we try to be responsive to issues that arise which affect our neighbors and fellow residents within the community. Over the past several years we have voiced our concerns regarding the Crocker/Steams Road extension project. This road when completed would pass within 50 yards of the homes in our development. Through the efforts of the Pheasants Walk/Quai1 Run Homeowners Association, refinements were made to the project that would lessen the negative impact this road would have on our homes. Recently, it was brought to our attention that Councilman O'Grady and Councilman Limpert have introduced Resolution No. 97-12 which would require the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Cuyahoga County Engineer to either maintain or accelerate the current schedule for the Crocker/Steams extension project. In our opinion, any effort on the part of the North Olmsted City Council to influence the schedule of this project is not only unnecessary but would be counterproductive to all the measures Council has put forth in the past. We do not agree that an emergency exists regarding the health and welfare of the citizens of North Olmsted and the citizens of the surrounding communities. Rather than accelerating the start of this road project, more time should be devoted to studying the environmental impact this will have on the residential communities this road will pass through. It is our opinion that this new road will benefit truckers commuting between I-90, I-480, and the Ohio turnpike more than it will benefit the citizens of North Olmsted and the citizens of 3