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Council Minutes of 8/3/2004 swimming. There are problems at the facility, and Council will not realize that if they don't visit. It's a beautiful facility, but it's outdated and it's run down. Councilman Miller said he and his children often go to the Rec Cerner. He knows about the problems and has been placing a piece of the crumbling building on the podium at the Council meetings to remind everyone we have a crumbling building and we need to fund it. As far as the operations, Council doesn't operate that building. The administration does. Councilman Limpert said it was a challenge to find the funding to run the facility. Other cities, such as Westlake, limit use to residerns and charge a fee for family memberships. He wondered if North Olmsted residents would be willing to pay more if they felt they were getting more value for their money. Councilman Gareau noted that, as far as the cleanliness of the facility, Council was considering legislation this evening for bids for janitorial services at the Rec Center. At a minimum, we should provide an environment that is clean. Charles Dial, 27959 Gardenia, asked about the status of the "emergency" regarding the transformer at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Councilman McKay said he had been in contact with the Service Director about two or three weeks ago. At that time, they were having a problem in getting a third party to give an estimate on the repairs. The Service Director assured him that it shouldn't take too much longer to do, but he didn't give a specific time. As chairman of the Environmental Committee, he is still waiting for the third estimate. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 2004-103 introduced by Councilman Gareau was given its third reading. An ordinance amending Section 149.02 of Chapter 149 of the Administrative Code of the City of North Olmsted, entitled "Planning Commission" so as to expand notification of residerns and property owners for review of development plans which also include rezoning proposals. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2004-103 adopted. Resolution No. 2004-107 introduced by Mayor Musial was given its third reading. A resolution determining to submit to the electors the question of issuing bonds for the purpose of constructing, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving a fire station, providing fire apparatus and equipment to be housed therein and acquiring, preparing and otherwise improving real estate and interests therein for its site; and declaring an emergency. Councilman Limpert moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman McKay and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2004-107 adopted. Ordinance No. 2004-66 introduced by Councilman Gareau was given its second reading. An ordinance amending Section 1161.05 of the city's Zoning Code in order to adjust minimum parking standards for large unit commercial developments. Ordinance No. 2004-106 introduced by Councilwoman Kasler was given its second reading. An ordinance creating new Section 109.07 of Chapter 109 of the Administrative Code, entitled "Public Meetings," in order to clarify the clerical positions responsible for 10