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Council Minutes of 12/21/1999 • Ordinance 99-165, introduced by Mr. Gareau, which amends Chapter 351 entitled "Parking Generally" of the Codified Ordinances to update the requirements of the handicapped parking. Presently we have signs posted for handicapped parking which require a minimum of 5 foot in height from the handicapped parking area. The current blue symbol and identifying Codified Ordinance number will no longer be required. The international symbol will be posted at the designated handicap area with no ordinance sign at that particular location. Also, this will be posted at the entrances to the mall areas. The committee recommended approval. Mr. McKay, chairperson of the Streets & Drainage and Environmental Control Committees: 1) The Streets & Drainage Committee met on December 14. Present were Councilmen Nashar, Gareau, Kasler, Limpert, O'Grady, Miller and McKay; Mayor Musial, Safety Director Jenkins, Service Director Bohlmann, Finance Director Copfer, City Engineer Deichmann, NOMBL Manager Terbrack. The committee discussed Ordinance 99-160 which describes the improvement of Stearns Road from the south corporation line of North Olmsted to the north side of I-480. The City of North Olmsted has requested that the county cooperate in the grading, draining, paving and widening of Stearns Road located in the City of North Olmsted as the county will be improving Stearns Road in Olmsted Township from our city line south to two tenths of a mile south of Cook Road. The funds will be provided from the county motor vehicle license tax and Issue 2 funds. The city is to provide 50% of the non-Issue 2 share of the construction and 40% of the cost of the plan preparation and specifications, which should be about $120,000. We will also be looking at traffic signalization. The committee recommended approval. 2) The Environmental Control Committee met following the Streets & Drainage Committee meeting with the same persons in attendance. The committee discussed Ordinance 99-167 which deals with extending the contract for solid waste collection and disposal and processing of recyclable materials. Browning Ferris Industries currently is providing this service, and this ordinance would allow atwo-year extension with no increase in the fees to the city and no charge for additional homes, which condominiums are not included. The present rate is $11.86 per unit per month, and we are now charged with 10,135 units. Also, we pay $1.50 per unit charge for condo recycling materials only. The committee recommended approval. LETTERS & COMMUNICATIONS President Saxinger indicated there were no letters or communications to be read. Mr. Limpert said he believed there were some letters, although there had been debate, and asked if the letters had been withdrawn. President Saringer said it was her decision not to have the Clerk read the letters as it is her responsibility to prevent personality conflicts at this forum. She believes the Council meetings are basically for the residents to air their concerns with the city policies and personal issues should be handled outside of the Council Chambers. Council members have received copies of the letters. Mr. Limpert asked, if this was not the forum to discuss the letters, when and how would they be addressed. President Saringer said it probably should have been addressed during caucus. Mr. Limpert moved to challenge the decision of the Chair. The motion was seconded by A 7 .. .mot .1 ".~ . '. a~~(yn.'Y-a .: vi:-n.•- ~ i-