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Council Minutes of 5/15/2007 Cleveland. It's one thing to not move on their suggestions, but it's quite another to move on it and tell them no. He thinks this is the type of legislation that goes in that direction. Maybe we should take a look at that other approach too. Roll call continued: Orlowski, yes; Jones, yes. The motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2007-55 adopted. Mayor O'Grady responded to Mr. Ryan and said he has had a discussion with Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson on the issues of the additional charge and the entire proposal from Cleveland. Although Mr. Ryan would like to hear from Mayor Jackson, he noted that Cleveland Water Commissioner Christopher Nielson has been out to North Olmsted for a discussion. No. 2007-57 was introduced and placed on first reading by Council Member Dailey Jones on behalf of herself, Mayor O'Grady and Councilmen Barker, Miller and Orlowski. A resolution authorizing the Director of Planning to apply for a Livable Communities Initiative Grant from the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) in order to improve the transportation network and strengthen community livability in North Olmsted; further authorizing the use of city funds for the local match; further authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant, if awarded, and to execute a contract if required; finally authorizing the Director of Planning to execute all other non-contract documents necessary to effectuate receipt of the grant, and declaring an emergency. Council Member Dailey Jones moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings and noted the issue had been reviewed in committee, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Jones, yes; Barker, yes; Gareau, yes; Miller, yes; Orlowski, yes; Ryan, no. The motion passed with five yes votes and one no vote. Council Member Dailey Jones moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Jones, yes, with comment. Thanks to the Planning Director for all of her work and hustle in getting this grant in and also our City Engineer for helping her as well. These are the types of projects that really make her excited to be on Council. She is grateful for the support of Council and the administration so we can move forward and hopes the city is awarded the grant. Roll call continued: Barker, yes; Gareau, yes; Ryan, no; Miller, yes, with comment. Going back to when Councilman McKay was on Council and Mayor Boyle was Mayor, a study was done as to recreational needs. The leading issue at that time was bicycle paths. Both he and Mr. McKay frequently promoted the idea of a bicycle path that would link the two Metroparks, the valley and Bradley Park. In interviews with Ms. Wenger when she first came on, he had indicated that would be a dream he would like to see come true. If this goes anywhere towards that, then he think it's certainly a great thing. While it can include other issues, it's his hope that the bicycle path that would link our Emerald Necklace together would be a great asset for the city. Roll call continued: Orlowski, yes. The motion passed with five yes votes and one no vote. Resolution No. 2007-57 adopted. Ordinance No. 2007-58 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Gareau. An ordinance amending Section 339.02 of Chapter 339 of the North Olmsted Traffic Code, entitled "Commercial and Heavy Vehicles," in order to increase the penalties for truck and other heavy vehicle traffic that illegally travel upon local streets not designated as truck routes. 11