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Council Minutes of 9/1/2009 asked, and the committee did recommend with amendment and approval of inserting language, "or any other instrument" into paragraph "o" as it pertains to golf at our various parks. Councilman Mahoney said he would entertain a motion from Council to amend Ordinance 2009-96. With no motion being made, Councilman Mahoney said he moved to withdraw the amendment and recommended approval as originally drafted. He noted the legislation was up for passage under suspension of the rule this evening. Councilman Brossard, chairperson of the Intra-Governmental Relations Committee: 1) As chairperson of the committee, he received a memo from Mayor O'Grady reappointing Linda Schuler to the Community Life Services Advisory Board for the term January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2013. Councilman Brossard made a motion that Council approve the reappointment of Linda Schuler to the Community Life Services Board for the term January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013. The motion was seconded by Orlowski and passed unanimously. Councilman Gareau asked for a moment of personal privilege to advise that last month Dick Mongello had passed away. Mr. Mongello was along-time architect serving the greater Cleveland area and North Olmsted. He gave a great deal of time to our city and was involved in many projects throughout the 1960's and 1970's. He maintained an office in North Olmsted and it was really always his home even though he now lived in Lorain County. His passing is a great loss to his family and to North Olmsted as well. He was a good friend and a good guy in the community. A moment of silence was held in memory of Mr. Mongello. Mayor O'Grady offered his thanks to Councilman Gareau as he was not aware of Mr. Mongello's passing. Mr. Mongello was very involved in the city and left a significant impact-the City Hall building was designed by him. He was a good man and will be missed. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1) Don Pangrac, 23470 Sharon Drive, expressed concern about yellow bags containing newspaper flyers that are being delivered. The bags, after being thrown in driveway aprons, are blowing all over the neighborhoods. They are unsightly and make the city look bad. He would like something done about it. Councilman Kearney said he had contacted the carrier and asked they not deliver to Mr. Pangrac's home, but he didn't realize it was a problem throughout the city. Mayor O'Grady said this is an enforcement issue, and it's a legal question. He will look into it. Councilman Barker said he thought part of it was the responsibility of the homeowner. However, he knows there are vacant homes where the papers are being delivered. Mr. Pangrac feels the newspaper should not be allowed to make the deliveries because the bags are not heavy and blow away very easily. 2) Kacie Armstrong, branch manager of the library at 27403 Lorain Road and resides at 3922 Dover Center. The renovations that were approved by Council will be started on Friday night. There will be a new bench, the carpeting will be removed and new carpeting installed, and the floor padding will be replaced. If all goes well, the area should be ready on Tuesday. She invited everyone to bring their children by next week. 6