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Council Minutes of 5/15/2001 ,:~„ suspension of rule this evening. The three bidders were Wade-Trim Ohio, Chagrin Valley and Zwick and Associates. Chagrin Valley was the low bidder, but there were concerns by the administration that the last couple of projects have taken longer than we would like to see. Due to the timeline required for this project to be completed within this year, the administration has requested we go with Wade-Trim, formerly known as Western Reserve. The city has had very good success with this company, and they have done excellent work in a timely fashion. Although they were not the low bidder, they were very close. To avoid the possible time delay, the committees approved the administration's recommendation unanimously. • Ordinance 2001-66, an ordinance to provide engineering for the rehabilitation of a portion of south Canterbury Road. Again, this project was previously discussed and approved during the capital improvements discussions earlier in the year. The same three firms competed, and Zwick was the low bidder. However, there were concerns that, although Zwick is an established firm, they do not have much of a track record with the city. We have just started to build such a track record with Zwick by awarding them the Root Road cul-de-sac project, and we are looking to see how they do there and hoping we'll be doing more with them in the future. Given the magnitude of the Canterbury project, the administration felt more comfortable with Wade-Trim, the second lowest bidder. The difference was about three thousand dollars. Representatives of Zwick spoke, asking that the decision be reconsidered. They believe with their excellent track record in other communities in this area that they would be an excellent choice. They are also located in Olmsted Town~ip, and they felt their proximity to the project would be particularly helpful and had a bit of pride that they would like to have a project that close to their offices. The committee discussed these points, but voted to support the administration's decision. The joint committees approved Ordinance 2001-66 unanimously. Councilman Nashar, chairperson of the BZD Committee: 1) The BZD Committee met on May 9. Present were committee members McKay, O'Grady and Nashar; Councilpersons Miller, Limpert, and Saringer; City Engineer Deichmann, Building Commissioner Dave Conway; residents. Agenda items were as follows: • Ordinance 2000-13, an ordinance providing for the amendment of the zone map of the City of North Olmsted in order to supplementally zone the hereinafter described parcels of real property so as to include them within the Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Overlay District of the City of North Olmsted. The committee reviewed a map of the Great Northern Mall area which showed the 300 foot buffer zone from residential areas to be sure these areas would not be affected by the towers. The committee recommended approval. • A proposal from Wal-Mart to build a garden center canopy. Representing Wal-Mart was Chris Famet from PBA Architects. The proposal presented to the BZD Committee consisted of a clear hard plastic, which is approximately a half inch thick with aluminum framing around it. The canopy would cover the existing garden center. The BZD Committee requested that the proposed structure be turned and another color scheme be presented. The committee agreed to meet with Wal-Mart whenever the amended plans are ready. 9