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Council Minutes of 02-18-2014 Kearney, Schumann and Williamson; Planning/Development Director Wenger; Safety/Service Director Glauner and guests. • Discussed was Resolution 2014-14 which is a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") Agreement with the Cuyahoga County Soil and Water Conservation District ("SWCD") to provide the City of North Olmsted with Minimum Control Measures 1 & 2 in accordance with the requirements of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems ("NPDES") Phase II, and declaring an emergency. This Resolution renews a Memorandum of Understanding with the SWCD. Wenger explained that the compliance with the minimum control measures are required under state law, and the SWCD has performed satisfactory education and training to be in compliance with these measures in the past, and executed these services at the lower price and higher quality than the city would provide internally. The cost of the SWCD's services is $5,500. The committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval of Resolution 2014-14. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Councilwoman Hemann announced a seminar for Fair Lending sponsored by the Housing Research and Advocacy Center on Saturday February 22, 2014 at the North Olmsted Library at 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane said he was impressed by the Finance Committee report this evening, and it was probably one of the best reports he has heard. He asked about the grant for LED street lights and where the matching funds of close to $2 million is in the budget. Copfer said the design was in the budget last year—they borrowed for it — but the designing continues and will not be until 2015 when they do the project. Lambert asked if the cost will still be the same in 2015. Copfer said she does not know the answer for sure, but the cost projections are what the cost is expected to be. Lambert asked if the grant will be extended to cover additional costs at that time, or is the city stuck with an $8 million grant and a $10 million project that might require $4 million worth of matching funds. Copfer said she does not have the answer to that. He asked if there is a chance to back out of the project, and Copfer said she does not know. Councilman Barker said the project isn't just LED lights, it covers the entire traffic signalization system and technology. Councilman Schumann said this also includes emergency signalization. Don Pagrace, 23470 Sharon Drive said he counted street lights that were not lit this evening on his way to City Hall. There were 13 lights out on Lorain from Dover Center to Clague. He brought this up to the Safety/Service Director in October 2013. Why are 13 lights still out? Mayor Kennedy said lights that are out have been reported to First Energy. The city is not responsible for street lights, First Energy is. Jeff Sturgeon, 3092 W. 231 referenced the hotel that is to be constructed by Moen, and asked why there is a court order regarding the zoning. Gareau said in the 1980's, there were a number of lawsuits filed concerning the constitutionality of zoning classifications brought by property owners seeking commercial development. At that time, the property was zoned for a residential zoning district. The City of North Olmsted zoning 6