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Council Minutes of 5/7/2003 ~. noted that there had been something on the order of 160 persons who signed petitions requesting that Council address the outdoor tennis court situation. Mr. Miller spoke on behalf of those residents, communicating that they have referred to him their belief in their position that the current situation is not a good one for the community or the tennis program. But they were sensitive to the economic situation faced by the city at this time. It was noted that tennis courts are available at the high school where they are open to the public provided there is no school program in session. They are in good order, and they are open to the public. Mr. DiSalvo noted that there was some discussion of the possibility of creating additional tennis courts up at the Rec Center in the future in combination with a fitness facility or an overall upgrade of the Recreation Center. Again, that was more theoretical and something for discussion in the future. That segued into the issue of another item that the city does not own- outdoor basketball courts. It was discussed that the city is proceeding with the basketball court rehabilitation up at North Olmsted Park which will hopefully be taken care of this year. It was pointed out that there is about $77,000 in the park fund for capital improvements at North Olmsted Park. 2) The North Olmsted Recreation Commission met on May S at the Recreation Center. There were several items on the agenda: ^ NZNet has been retained as a consultant to conduct a review of computer systems at the Rec Center. This contract is one that will not exceed $2,000. The city hopes to improve the computer network at the Rec Center in order to address on-going computer and on-going security concerns. ^ A recreation security plan checklist has been created containing over SO items regarding security matters at the Rec Center. This ranges from anything from ingress and egress controls to ticket book risk management. A security consultant, Joe Rice & Associates, has been retained. ^ The former site of the future tennis courts has been graded. The courts could not be built as the soil would not support such a use. Final grading will take place soon with seeding to follow so that the construction site can be cleaned up. ^ The Rec complex may be instituting a new policy similar to one at Westfield Mall whereby they will confront incorrigible guests. These persons will be provided with a card which lists the rules of the Rec Center. The date and time when they receive the card will be noted, thus eliminating the possibility in the future of someone saying they did not know the rules. If there is a future problem with the person, appropriate discipline, including removal, will be implemented. ^ The ticket booth will now be staffed at 5:30 a.m. In the past, it was not staffed until 9 a.m. although the building was open and people could come and go. This move obviously addresses two things: security, and the ability to capture lost revenue from people coming in to use the facilities without paying for it. ^ Mr. Jesse advised that no bids were received for the park concessions. New bids will be accepted this week. ^ The commission received a presentation from Mr. Iafelice, whose company is responsible for the video games at the Recreation Center. The commission expressed concern about lack of quality, lack of rotation of the selection for video games. The 9