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Council Minutes of 4/6/2004 our own city be more familiar with the issues of neighbor versus neighbor as opposed to a real noxious odor issue. Also discussed was whether or not the city should be legislating citizens as to noxious odors when our own sewer plant and our leaf plant produce odors. The legislation was held in committee. Ordinance 2004-54 was also debated as to what defines withholding veterinary care, the issue of holistic care, the issue of letting a pet live its last years or days out. While one person may feel it should have veterinary care, another doesn't. Again, the definition of that is a concern. The Animal Warden was complimented for his efforts to handle those kinds of problems as they exist now. North Olmsted would be on the cutting edge, if we were to pass this, in some respects. But it is difficult in regard to defining just when does an animal need medical care. Does it have to be yelping? Does it have to be passing out, falling down? At what point does one say that's an age issue versus a need for veterinary care? The committee recommended that the legislation be held in committee for more review. Thank you to the citizens, the organizations, and the people who came from out of town to attend the meeting. Councilman Miller, Council's representative to the Recreation Commission: 1) The Recreation Commission met on March 4. The issues discussed included the ice show, which will be held on May 21 and 22. Also discussed was the We Care program, which is a rather old program which was put in place to benefit city employees by giving them discounts for certain programs. The definition of city employee and family has been a bit of a problem for the Recreation Dept., perhaps even abused. The Recreation Dept. should be credited for looking at this issue and realizing that in order to run a business it must be addressed. The commission agreed to send the issue of whether or not the Recreation Dept. can create their own rules and define these terms or if it has to be done in ordinance form to the Law Department for review. 2) Last evening the Recreation Commission met and was addressed by members of the hockey organization who had a list of issues that they'd like to see addressed at the ice facility. They would like to get a more comfortable feeling that, on a long-term basis, the city would have an ice facility and that it would be able to meet their needs. Examples are the ice condition right now, pairrting, and the replacement of wooden side boards to plastic which will not snag and tear jerseys. It's a health issue as well as a maintenance issue. Some of the issues will be looked at on a short-term basis and others for the long- term. The issue of electrical panels was brought up, and those repairs are going forward. The Recreation Commission appreciate Council's efforts to authorize organizatians in the city to be able to use the trailer at the two parks to provide Class I (pre-packaged} food service. This will not require a hand washing sink, nor will it require food to be maintained at a certain temperature. Everything will be pre-packaged. On that basis, it is felt that some of the organizations can benefit by raising funds for themselves. Those same organizations often give back to the city in forms of equipment and maintenance of the facilities that they use. Mr. Stein was recognized for an outstanding job in trying to keep the facility, which some people describe as being on "life support," together and up and running. The building is in need of quite a few dollars. Councilman Dailey, chairperson of the Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee: 1) The committee met on Wednesday, March 24, to discuss Ordinances 2004-52, 2004-56. In attendance were committee members Nashar, 1Vliller and Dailey; Council members Kasler, Gareau, McKay and Limpert; Law Director Dubelko and appointed directors Wenger and Jesse. 5