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Councit Minutes of 11/19/2002 ,,,~ system at the present gas rate would pay the difference in cost. This system would ~; require 106 pipes u-shape in design be dug down into the ground 300 feet below ground level and power pumps to be installed in the basement of the library. There will be 1/2 horsepower motor pumps installed in the ceiling for ventilation as needed. The Ox Cart library sign will be moved from the current location and placed on Butternut Ridge on the north side of the street. The Police and Fire both approved the site location. At the last City Council meeting, Mr. McKay addressed the cost and BZD issues as approved. After discussion, the BZD Committee recommended approval of the new North Olmsted branch library subject to the recommendations of the various boards and commissions of the city. Councilman Nashar moved that Council approve the North Olmsted branch library subject to all the recommendations. The rnation was seconded by Councilman McKay. Roll call: Nashar, yes; McKay, yes; Gareau, yes; Dailey, yes; Miller, yes with comment. In the caucus this evening, discussion about the library ensued and he requested that, since the geothermal program seems to be a relatively new and potentially risky situation and that this type of system was pushed primarily by the library, that they be willing to step forward on any change orders that may come about in regards to this issue. This was discussed at length, and it was agreed that, should there be any change orders, that issues like errors and omissions in planning, etc. would be addressed before the city would consider making paymem for any change orders. He is conf dent that all of Council will be keeping a close eye on this issue. Also, the Mayor and Service Director assured Council that the gazebo would not be submitted as part of the specs, that there will be no gazebo in the plans. Initially, it was their intention to put it out as an alternate. Council predominantly preferred to see the gazebo eliminated from the plans. A stone garden which was recommended by the Landmarks Commission and others will be in that place. Roll call continued: Kasler, yes; Limpert, yes. The motion was passed unanimously. ^ Great Lakes Piano, 26800 and 26804 Lorain Road. Representing Great Lakes Piano was Mr. Robert Gallagher, president and CEO. The proposal is to remodel the existing building to include a new canopy which will be a beige in color. Mr. Gallagher said some of the new existing fixtures could be reused and the existing poles that are out front right now will be covered with white aluminum to enhance the appearance. The proposed design of the Great Lakes Piano will match the design of the new Ruby Tuesday's restaurant adjacent to them. The location will have 19 parking spaces. The old retention system that is in the back of the building will be filled with stone because the new system will be tied into Ruby Tuesday's system. The new ground sign will be 7 foot in height with landscaping around it. After discussion, the committee unanimously recommended approval of Great Lakes Piano at 26800 and 26804 Lorain Road subject to the recommendations of the various boards and commissions of the city. Councilman Nashar moved to approve the proposal for Great Lake Piano subject to all the recommendations. The motion was seconded by Councilman McKay. Councilman Gareau asked if landscaping would be done along Lorain Road and around the sign. Mr. Nashar said the parking lot will be modified and cleaned up and landscaping added with a grass strip to run along the front. The roll was called, and the motion was passed unanimously. 7 _ , ..