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Council Minutes of 02-02-2016 Councilman Schumann took a moment of personal privilege to share discussions that have been taking place in workshop format after the Planning Commission meetings. The Commission has been discussing the potential for the Town Center concept mentioned in the Master Plan, possible locations, and what this may look like. Two geographical areas have been discussed. The first area is the triangle formed by Butternut, Dover and Lorain Roads which members have shown a desire to see converted into a public space. The second is the area around the Brookpark Extension which shows a lot of potential to become a mixed-use development. Last week, they were presented a market analysis by Greg Myers which confirmed a gap in certain areas of retail as well as residential which could be an encouragement to developers. He said he will keep Council updated. Councilman Schumann explained that everyone will be reading about and will receive a link to a "go fund me" account that has been set up to raise money for the upcoming move and rescue of the Thompson House to the Frostville Museum. This is the house on Butternut Ridge Road which is in the pathway of the new high school/middle school campus. The house dates back to the 1840s, and there is evidence the house may have existed in 1836. It was a plank cabin which was added onto with a two story addition. Both of these old parts of the house will be moved to Frostville, and part of the structure will be used as a new military display. The remainder will be used to store the archives of this city and some of the neighboring communities. The society has raised $31,000 to move the house, so its rescue is secure. But, they need to raise more money to get a foundation placed under the house as soon as possible and to pay for restoration costs. Any help would be appreciated. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane said he would like the Mayor to issue a letter of appreciation to the Chief of Police for the officers for their work on issues mentioned previously tonight. If the Mayor doesn't do this, then he requested that Council present a Resolution to let safety forces know they are appreciated. Lambert said over the years, he has heard that the city and schools are two separate entities. The school board is now facing a dilemma on Butternut regarding a bus terminal. The city should not be building a bus terminal. To have the school board build a bus terminal when the city has one here is doubling the burden on the citizens. There needs to be a joint operating agreement between the city and the school so the buses can be serviced out of the city's garage and be parked on city property. Council has the power to direct the Mayor to do these things. He told Council President Jones to take the lead on this issue. Jeff Sturgeon, 3092 W. 231 said he is happy that Council is welcoming Dollar General to the city. He complimented the Planning & Design Commission's work on this development. He has been noticing that Goodwill has been parking a semi on Lorain Road on the Fairview border. Donations are dropped off here and around the trailer, and it is unsightly. He requested that the city look into this issue. Bruce Bruehler, 4440 Root Road said Ganley has bought property on Lorain Road, and one of the parcels is residential property. When Lube Stop went into this property twenty-seven years ago, this became contentious with the residents. There was a 4