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(~ -.. Council Minutes of 11/16/1999 ,, is on the main streets in North Olmsted and to the business parking lots in the area. ~;,. Again, as I have said before, I believe that in the best interest of the community that a portion of the money acquired from the Coca-Cola contract be used to fund the skate park project. I know I speak for many, these athletes need somewhere safe to do their sport. I hope that you will consider this when voting on this issue. Thank you for your consideration and time." AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane, said he had only a few minutes to read the legislation regarding the Coca-Cola contract but personally felt it was appropriate because the skateboard park is going to be on public property. He believes the City of North Olmsted is going to be liable as far as the insurance on that property and everything else that deals with that property as it is a recreational activity. He believes that another piece of legislation will be necessary to earmark the contribution because those dollars cannot legally be given to the city except through the General Fund or through being earmarked. Mr. Lambert said he felt the issue of locking in the price of the product for the duration of a 10-year contract needs to be addressed. He said he would be asking the question if the city is getting enough money for that period of time. Mr. Limpert said he believed Mr. Lambert was correct in that the pricing was not set. However, Coca-Cola will be receiving 65% of every dollar that goes into the machines and he believes their profit is in volume. He feels sure they will be pricing it in what they feel is a competitive mode. Mrs. Saringer said she believed the contract was written so that the city could set the price. Mr. Lambert said, if he were signing the contract, he would want the wholesale cost or a cap put on increases so that the city can control the increases. David Scott, 23954 Delmere Drive, said he would strongly agree with the letters that were read. The skate park sounds like a really good thing for the kids. On another matter, he would like to voice his opinion about any proposed mandatory helmet laws. He feels that helmets are readily available and are inexpensive. That would be a good item left up to the parents to decide whether their kids would want to wear them or if the parents would like them to wear them. He is the father of three boys ages 14, 13 and 8. So far, they haven't had any trouble or injuries and have not fallen off bikes. He rides bikes and performs wheelies with no helmet. He personally does not know anyone who received a head injury from riding a bike, and he does not agree with the idea it takes a village to raise a child. He would strongly oppose any mandatory helmet laws. Dave Schrembeck, 6684 Barton Road, said his family's decision to stay in this community was made because of city services and the recreational facilities. He has personally become involved in the skate park and believes it is his responsibility as a citizen of the community to help promote recreational facilities. As a business owner, he does not want the responsibility of asking the skaters to leave his property or of the skaters' safety while on his property. It is easy to complain about things, but it is another matter to put your money where your mouth is and get out and actively do something ` about it. He has done that and wants to stress to Council he feels they should support the ~,, 9