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Council Minutes of 11/3/2004 thus Horizons wants to get out of this space at this point in time. The committee voted unanimously to approve and recommended passage under suspension of the rule. ^ Resolution 2004-167, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Sports Venue Advertising, Inc. for the purpose of selling advertising space on the dasherboards, walls and other locations at the Recreation complex. Commissioner DiSalvo deferred to Joe Yatsko, Sports Venue Advertising, the vendor for the dasherboard advertising at the Rec Center. Mr. Yatsko spoke about the great opportunity for the Recreation Center to generate additional funds for use. He projected the first year at $40,000 and going up from there. Law Director Dubelko advised that the contract had a few loose ends that had to be ironed out. The committee voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2004-167 subject to the recommendation of the Law Director. The committee is hopeful that this project will generate funds for the recreation complex. ^ Ordinance 2004-155, an ordinance establishing pricing guidelines for the rental of the Springvale Ballroom and Golf Course. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by the sponsor to table this ordinance. The motion passed unanimously. The issue is not dead, however, as the sponsor worked with the Law Director to establish a range pricing similar to what is used for the recreation programs. That legislation will be on first reading tonight. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Duane Limpert, 4921 Berkshire Drive, addressed Council as the chairman of the fire levy. The fire station issue evolved out of the Vision 2000 committee as part of the five- year plan. The Finance Director deserves thanks in finding the opportunity as a sewer levy was being retired. Thanks to the Mayor for sponsoring the legislation. The committee would like to thank all of Council for approving the legislation unanimously to go before the voters. Thank you to the committee members Jim Burns, treasurer, and Jeff Peepers. Thanks also to Assistant Chief Ed Robertson who provided much help. Most of all, thank you to the businesses and residents who helped support the committee and definitely all the voters who voted for it. Assistant Fire Chief Robertson said he wanted to echo Mr. Limpert's sentiments. He appreciated the support of the administration and of Council. This is a great step for the Fire Dept. as it will allow them to continue to meet the needs of the citizens of North Olmsted as the city continues to grow. Thank you to the voters and everyone who supported the issue. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane, is concerned about leaf pick-up. He believes the cost to the city is almost three hundred thousand dollars, and we are not getting our money's worth. He continues to believe that this should be done by city employees. He has not been satisfied with the company that provides this service as they do not always provide three pick-ups or the last pick-up is too late in the year and the leaves are covered by snow. There is a safety problem on the bridge over I-480. Election signs were hung over the bridge, and the wires are now sticking out into the sidewalk area. Regarding the 8 I