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Council Minutes of 4/1/2003 ~,, Councilman Miller, chairperson of the Intra-Governmental Relations and Legislation; Long-Range Planning Committee: 1) The committee was scheduled to meet on March 25 to discuss Ordinance 2003-43. However, because of the illness of Mr. Gareau and the necessity for him to be present to explain the rather involved ordinance, it was decided to ask Council members or members of the administration to provide any questions that they have about the ordinance to him. The discussion will go forward at the next committee meeting. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Members of Boy Scout Troop 332 came forward to introduce themselves: Tyler Musial, Colin Bigiey, Joseph Kalt, T. J. Rodreiguez, Eric Moizuk, Nick Doyle, Zenon Evans, Paul Moizuk, John Jecker, Shaun Moizuk, R. J. Hetrnan. (Leaders introduced earlier were Scout Master Layne Moizuk, Treasurer Tom Jecker, former Scout Master Wayne Palascak, Assistant Scout Master John Hetman.) Art Stone, 5634 Canterbury, representing VFW Post 7647, introduced Bob Whiting, Commander; Jim Barrett; Walter Novak. For five years, members of the post have been complaining about the flag at Butternut Ridge Cemetery not being lit at night. He is happy to say through the efforts of the Mayor and Service Duector the flag is now fully lit at night. The veterans thank all. The VFW will hold their annual Memorial Day parade on May 26. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane • Regarding bicycle issue, bicycling is as diversified as walking. To pass a law to fit everybody's needs is going to be very difficult. He urges caution. Mrs. Kasler noted that the issue has been narrowed down to addressing the ability to ride in the street, not outlawing riding on the sidewalk. The issue will be addressed very specifically with regard to age and which streets are appropriate for certain age groups. ^ He is glad to hear Mrs. Creadon is coming back to work and is getting better, but he is concerned that she has changed her mind so often on how much is owed to her since the watchdogs of the city have begun watching how the money is spent. When she returns, he hopes the Mayor has a good handle on what she is doing and helps her get through the day without having too much extra time spent. ^ With regard to Parcel E, he noted a similar case where the City of Mayfield Hts. was sued by a developer regarding a vacant parcel of land. The city lost to the developer, and it may end up in receivership if they have to pay the debt for the loss of use of land that particular developer has incurred. He urged caution, as he believes the city should represent the residents and the needs of the community, but also has to represent the overall community and its best interest. Law Director Dubelko noted he has followed the Mayfield Hts. case closely, and from a municipal government point of view it is not a good result. However, North Olmsted has acted responsibly. After our court case, City Council authorized the Mayor to hire a city planner. We went through about a six month process last year to rezone Parcel E to a mixed use classification, which was something that was even more developer friendly than what the court had ordered us to do. We do not have the bad facts as Mayfield Hts. Councilman McKay noted that the city (City Council and Planning Commission) went through a lot of time and effort on this issue. There is an ordinance in place 7