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Council Minutes of 1/19/99 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Sharon Hartzell, 4566 Porter Road, thanked the city for the good job of cleaning the streets during the recent winter storms. She leaves for work before 5:30 a.m. and found the streets to be in excellent condition. Paul Barker, 23629 Carriage Lane, asked that Council not pass Ordinance 99-3 which will provide for a uniform speed of 35 mph on Lorain Road. He believes that an increase in speed will result in an increase in accidents and injuries. Also, he believes the cost of automobile insurance will be affected. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane, spoke in favor of Ordinance 99-93. He feels that the uniform 35 mph speed will work with the synchronized lights better and will enhance the flow of traffic on Lorain Road. Jim Burns, 3978 Dover Center Road, noted that the response by the Finance Director to the audit findings is conspicuously absent from the 1997 audit. As the former Finance Director, he has submitted a copy of his response to the audit findings to City Council, the Mayor and the directors of Finance and Law. Mr. Burns believes his response is a public record and should be made available to anyone who asks for a copy of the audit. Jean Lieb, 4577 Kew Drive, thanked the Mayor for taking the time to meet with the Webelos from Pack 664. On a safety issue, Mrs. Lieb noted that her neighborhood is very dark and she is concerned about the safety of children and the incidences of crime. She asked that Council and the administration put a priority on the safety of children and push the issue of street lighting in all city neighborhoods. Mayor Musial said that street lighting is very high on his priority list and is one of the items that will be presented to Council for consideration. He would like to have street lighting in all city neighborhoods within three years. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 98-148 introduced by Mr. Limpert on behalf of himself and Mr. Gareau was given its third reading. An ordinance amending Section 721.03 of Chapter 721 of the Business Regulation Code, entitled "Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers," so as to prohibit peddling, soliciting and canvassing in the city after sunset, and declaring an emergency, as amended. Mr. Limpert moved for adoption; second by Mr. Gareau; motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-148 adopted. Ordinance No. 98-141 introduced by Mayor Musial was given its second reading as amended. An ordinance amending Ordinance 97-49 so as to combine and establish various positions, and to establish pay ranges and fringe benefits for employees at North Olmsted's Golf Course, and declaring an emergency as amended. Mrs. Kasler moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings; second by Mr. Limpert; motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Kasler moved for adoption; second by Mr. Limpert; motion passed -~ ~ unanimously. Ordinance No. 98-141 adopted. 6 i