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Council Minutes of 5/20/2008 3) Memorial Day ceremonies will take place in North Olmsted on May 26. The morning will begin at 8 a.m. with visits to our two cemeteries. The main ceremony will be held at North Olmsted Park. 4) The administration has been listening to the many comments that have come forward with regard to our plan for improved recreation. Based upon what was heard, changes have been made. A number of citizens and members of Council expressed some hesitancy over partnership with the YMCA. We are no longer partnered with the YMCA. Additionally, he will be bringing legislation to Council on June 3. The legislation will be generally the same plan--1/8 of 18to of income tax to fund a new recreation center, which will be $75 a year for a person who earns an annual salary of $60,000. On a bi-weekly or bi-monthly basis, it's a little over $3 each paycheck, which is a pretty small amount. But the small amount will make a great deal of difference. It is estimated that over the course of 30 years, it will raise about $45 million. That will pay for the construction of a new facility that will not only enhance recreation in the city of North Olmsted, it will also be an economic benefit, and it will be a benefit for the value of our homes. Prospective home buyers are usually shown recreation centers as it has an impact that improves the value of homes. There were also concerns raised about the final shape of the recreation center-how many basketball courts, how many tennis courts. There area great many different ideas of what it should be. His intent is to bring forward to City Council legislation that will provide the maximum amount of flexibility and that the issue will be on the ballot in November. Once approved and dollars are in hand, we will do a detailed market study, and operational studies. Also, we will do the detailed engineering and the detailed architecture that would be needed, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. If passed by voters in November, by January we would begin detailed planning and analysis to make sure the facility we construct would be what serves the needs of the citizens. Is an exciting opportunity, and he looks look forward to bringing it to Council at the next meeting. 5) Second annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held on June 21 and 22 held at North Olmsted High School track. To participate or get information, contact the Department of Community Life Services. 6) The ceremony held at City Hall to honor Maj. D. Brock Foster, U. S. Air Force Retired, presenting him with the Distinguished Flying Cross for valor in Viet Nam, is currently playing on our cable network. 7) Second steering committee meeting of the Great Northern Multi-modal Transportation Plan will be held Wednesday, May 21, in the caucus room. 8) Pre-bid meeting for the library improvement project is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, at 10 a.m. at North Olmsted branch library. Bid opening will be on Tuesday, June 3. 9) Interviews are being held far the Asst. Building Commissioner position. 10) A vacant house task force is being convened as orchestrated by the Safety Director with the cooperation of Building, Law, Police, Fire, Service and Safety Departments. It will be a continuation of our comprehensive plan to protect housing values in the city, especially in these difficult times. 11) Safety Dept. has scheduled a major table-top exercise for September 24, 25. It will include all municipal departments to practice what we would do in case of a major crisis/emergency. 2