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Council Minutes of 4/17/2007 l~l marker will be similar to the one that was in front of the Stearns home, which will be replaced when Fire Station No. 2 is completed. This marker will not interfere with any changes that may come up with the ballroom in the future. The cost is being paid by the Ohio Historical Society. After some historical facts from Mr. Schumann, Mr. Davis and Councilman Orlowski, the committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval of Resolution 2007-34 to City Council. On a personal note, as a former member of the Landmarks Commission and also City Council's representative for a period of time, Councilman Barker was happy and proud to see this action taking place. He thanks the Landmarks Commission for their dedication. Councilman Orlowski, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee: 1) The committee met on April 10, 2007. Present were committee members Barker, Tallon, Orlowski; Council members Jones, Miller, Ryan, Kennedy; Mayor O'Grady, Law Director Dubelko, Community Life Services Director Dailey, Animal Warden Ward and guests. Agenda items included the following: • Resolution 2007-33, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into amulti- jurisdictional agreement for the interchange of bomb squad and/or SWAT unit services and declaring an emergency. This resolution extends and increases our mutual aid for bomb squad and SWAT unit with several Westshore communities and the city of Cleveland, especially at Hopkins International Airport. It also provides for reciprocal aid if we are in need. All cities involved shall bear their own cost of manpower and equipment during mutual aid, and the line of command is established and coverage for personnel en route to and returning from rendering services. The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval to Council. The administration has tonight requested passage under suspension of the rule. • Ordinance 2007-35, an ordinance amending Section 957.01 of Chapter 95? (Alcoholic Beverages on Public Grounds) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted in order to permit alcohol to be sold and consumed at North Olmsted Park in conjunction with the 2007 AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade. This is an ordinance sponsored by and recommended by Mayor O'Grady. The sale of alcohol would be permitted on one day, September 1, 2007, at the North Olmsted Park in conjunction with the AFL-CIO Labor Day parade, which is scheduled to take place in North Olmsted. The permitted hours for sale and consumption of beer would be from 12 Noon to 5 p.m. on September 1. One of the represented unions will be selling beer, the only alcohol-based product which was discussed. The proceeds earned will be used as a fundraiser. The AFL-CIO is required to obtain a parade permit from the Safety Director. The committee was assured that the AFL-CIO will document adequate insurance coverage for the parade and activities at the park. The after-parade activities will take place at the front of the park, the southern half, close to Lorain Road. There was a discussion of Springvale Golf Course as an alternative site to the park. This year's motto for the parade, suggested by Director Dailey, is "Education, the Building Block of Labor." Resident Mr. Groden presented a question of setting a precedent and in 9