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Council Minutes of 7/5/2000 or students had to cross Butternut Ridge to get to the new library, that might be difficult, if not dangerous, for them. She is not saying she necessarily agrees with that. O'Grady said he didn't either. Mrs. Heath said the city does need a new library but, as a citizen, she would really like to see it happen in a positive way and that it not become a divided issue with two camps of thought--people being put out of their homes so that the community could have a new library. It concerns her that the whole focus will be taken off what is really the issue: the need for a new library. Council President Saringer asked the Mayor if any thought had been given to resurrecting the idea of buying the property next to the library and expanding so prime Lorain Road property would not be used. She believes that the homeowners of the property adjacent to the library were willing to sell. Mayor Musial said he did not believe the homeowners have ever taken the position that they were willing to sell their property. Taking that property alone would not be enough. The next property and homes going down Burns Road would also be needed. Law Director Gareau said this was not meant to be one camp against the other. If the issue passes, the city will make every attempt to amicably reach an agreement with the property owners rather than use eminent domain. The city does not have sufficient land to build a library without imposing upon somebody. We want to reach an agreement, and are working towards that. Mayor Musial noted, with regard to the comment about children crossing Butternut Ridge Road, there is a traffic light at Dover Center Road and Butternut Ridge Road with pedestrian crossing signs. Also, there is a traffic light at Porter Road and Butternut Ridge Road. If it does appear that there are a lazge number of students crossing Butternut Ridge Road, it would be very easy to put in a crosswalk with the appropriate signage to tend to the safety of the children. Mrs. Copfer commented to Mrs. Saringer that another reason the land next to the library was not an optimal site was because the schools are evaluating their facilities and making a determination of their need for more space. Mr. O'Grady moved for adoption of Resolution 2000-83; second by Mr. Limpert; motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2000-83 adopted. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS President Saringer assigned Ordinance 2000-81 to the BZD Committee. Mr. O'Grady scheduled a joint meeting of the Public Safety and Streets & Drainage Committees for July 11 at 6 p.m. to discuss the issue of parking on West 231` Street. The Directors of Public Safety and Service and the Traffic Engineer aze asked to attend. Mr. Nashar announced the BZD meeting will take place on July 11 at 6:30 p.m. The Building Commissioner and a representative from the Engineering Department are asked to attend. The committee will discuss Ordinance 2000-81 and PC items. Mr. Limpert scheduled a Recreation Committee meeting for 6:15 p.m. on July 11 to discuss the leasing arrangements for golf carts at Springvale. Director Jenkins and a representative from Springvale are asked to attend. 7 ~w ~xM~,x . ,_.~.