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Council Minutes of b/18/2002 Landmazks Commission. A second presentation was made to the Flanning Commission on May 28, 2002 regarding information, input and comments, A third presentation was made to the Legislative Committee of Council on June 3, 2002 at the request of the chairman. An extensive construction timeline has been established and agreed to by the library, the architect, construction manager and the city. In order to keep on target, Council is being requested tonight to pass a demolition ordinance under suspension of the rules. Hopefully, the city can go out for bid in early August, award a contract by Labor Day and start demolition in September. Thanks to Council. for their consideration of this request in the passing of the ordinance under suspension of the rules tonight. Councilman Gareau commented that he had noticed the flag pole had been removed from the former James Lumber site and wandered what happened to it. He had hoped to suggest it be relocated to another city property for use. Service Director Thomas said there had been a lot of interest, from employees and residents, regarding parts of the James Lumber building. He spoke to the Law Department about this, and he told people to hold off. However, his conversation with one employee was misunderstood and the employee thought it was okay to take the flag pole. The employee is willing to pay for the flag pole as it was a misunderstanding. Mr. Gareau said he had also noted some activity on the property and a number of vehicles parked on the property and that the shed door is often open. Service Director Thomas said that city vehicles have been using the property and also the survey people from the construction firm have been out there looking at the property. However, the gate to the main lot is kept locked. With regard to the library, Councilman Miller asked the Mayor if there. was a North Olmsted Library Committee as referred to by Mr. Raig in a discussion at the Cultural Arts. Committee. Mayor Musial said there was no formal North Olmsted Library Committee, but there is a Friends of the Library Committee' of which he is aware. Councilman Miller noted that Spice Costantino Architects sern a letter to Council asking that written comments or questions be presented by Friday, June 21. Therefore, he has asked the Landmarks Commission to review the project and give Council their input as they are an advisory board to Council. This is a project that belongs to the entire city and the boards and commissions and Council should have every opportunity to present their input. The Mayor agreed and said that is why tried to make sure that ail of Council and all board and commission members were notified. Law Director Dubelko: 1) Along with the Directors of Safety, Service and Finance, he attended a negotiating session with the firefighters on June 5. The session lasted about 6 hours and has been continued to June 26. 2) He recognized Assistant Law Director O'Malley's efforts in the handling of the RTA Park-n-Ride facility Land acquisition cases. Mr. O'Malley did a good job working with RTA legal counsel on both of the cases. Under our operating agreemerrt, we do have an obligation to fully cooperate with RTA in malting this Park-n-Ride facility a reality. This evening, Council will consider Ordinance 2002-96 which authorizes the expenditure of $190,000 for the purchase of the second piece of land. As the Mayor has already reported, the RTA Board of Trustees has authorized the reimbursement consistent with the agreement that we had with them. ,.~...... ~ .. ....... ....m,,.. ~.~,. ,: ,,,..: