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Council Minutes of 10/6/98 Building Commissioner as an alternative to each and every establishment putting up individual signage along I-480. The committee believed this proposal was consistent "'~ with the city's efforts to reduce signage and to create a more esthetically pleasing environment along our roadways. The committee recommended approval. Mr. Miller, Chairperson of the Transportation Committee, noted that it appears there will be a meeting tomorrow evening at the middle school to discuss airport expansion. Neither the Mayor nor City Council was officially notified of this meeting. This matter will be looked into and, if appropriate, we will ask for a rescheduling of this meeting so that appropriate city officials and citizens can become involved. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1) Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane, asked whether Ordinance 98-112 is going to prohibit the feeding of squirrels and birds. Mayor Musial said the ordinance refers to the care and feeding of animals that provide a danger to people. Mr. Miller noted that the ordinance refers to "poisonous snakes, bears, cheetahs, coyotes, hyenas, jaguars, leopards, lions, lynxes, pumas, primates, gorillas, tigers, wildcats, wolves, raccoons, bats and skunks." He suggested that Mr. Lambert attend the committee meeting for an in-depth discussion of the ordinance. Mr. Lambert then questioned Ordinance No. 98-114, which authorizes acity-wide parking ban on the fire hydrant side of the street. He is very much opposed to a blanket ordinance. People on his street park on both sides because the street doesn't "go anywhere" and it has never been a congested issue. President Saringer noted that there already is a parking ban on the hydrant side of streets if a sign is posted. This legislation will be a city-wide ban with the signs posted at the entrance to the city, thereby saving money by eliminating a multitude of signs. Mr. O'Grady noted that this is also a safety issue because emergency vehicles sometimes have a difficult time getting down streets when cars are parked on both sides. Mr. McKay noted that Council had received recommendations from the city traffic engineer, and he will give a copy of that to Mr. Lambert. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 98-102 introduced by Mayor Musial was given its second reading. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, which agreement is the collective bargaining agreement between the city and the North Olmsted Emergency Central Dispatchers, and declaring an emergency. Ordinance No. 98-103 introduced by Mr. O'Grady was given its second reading. An ordinance to make and transfer appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 1998. Mr. O'Grady moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings; second by Mr. Limpert; motion passed unanimously. Mr. O'Grady moved for adoption; second by Mr. Limpert; motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-103 adopted. 4