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_~ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED JUNE 20, 2000 Present: Council President Saringer, Council Members Gareau, Kasler, Limpert, McKay, Miller, Nashar, O'Grady Also Present: Mayor Musial, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Clerk of Council Seman Council President Saringer called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. President Saringer announced that the following legislation would be passed under suspension of the rules: Resolution 2000-69, Resolution 2000-70, Ordinance 2000-74, Ordinance 2000-76. REPORTS Mayor: 1) On Wednesday, June 7, the Senior Center celebrated its 20~' year anniversary with an open house at the newly renovated center. There was a good crowd, and they all enjoyed the refreshments. Senior citizens who have not visited the center are encouraged to take the time to visit as it is very attractive and appealing. 2) The third annual employee appreciation luncheon was held on Friday, June 9, and was very well attended. 3) On Wednesday, June 14, he attended the Flag Day ceremony on Public Square. Also, a recognition ceremony honoring 225 years of the United States Army was held. On behalf of the city, a proclamation of acknowledgement and appreciation was presented to an Army representative. 4) The city is proposing a new city library and hopes to have the issue on the ballot for the November 7 election. The proposed library site is located on the "golden triangle." This is an area of land which is bounded by Dover Center, Lorain and Butternut Ridge roads, with the parcels of land being involved primarily being the James Lumber parcel, the old gasoline station parcel, and extending southeast through Butternut Ridge Road involving approximately six parcels in that area. 5) He will introduce an ordinance this evening regarding the Northern Ohio Golf Association. NOGA is proposing to locate their administrative headquarters and Hall of Fame in North Olmsted. This is a very welcome, prestigious organization that has an excellent youth program. This will be a good adjunct to Springvale Golf Club. 6) Great Northern Mall has announced that another major anchor store and retail space will be added to the mall. This proposed expansion is projected to exceed $20 million in physical improvements and it reflects the mall's commitment to the future ensuring that