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Council Minutes of 09-05-2023 all talk about these things to make a decision, so that it is not sold and gone. Councilman Glassburn confirmed that Director Upton would talk about this in depth at the Finance Committee Meeting the following week. Councilman Limpert added that this will also be discussed in the BZD meeting as this will need to be rezoned as well, and that Mr. Mollohan can reach out to him anytime in advance of next week. Mr. Mollohan asked if he could purchase the property, to which Director Upton stated that the property is not under contract. 7o which Councilman Limpert stated that he is happy to speak with Mr. Mollohan to get his questions answered. Michael Babinec 27981 North Park Drive Mr. Babinec came to address Council on two issues, the cell tower and the relocation of the ball fields, which is essentially in his front yard, as he can see it from all his front windows. He explained that he had met with Director Upton and Director Pinchek earlier and they provided a lot of information. He continued that "they" are not completely against the cell tower, and is hoping the contract has not yet been executed. He hopes there is another place to be found to install the tower. He also has concerns with regard to the possible hazards to one's health. Mr. Babinec also cited that there are 110 towers and 205 antennas within a three-mile radius of City Hall and he does not want to see the tower out his front yard. Additionally, he would like more discussion around where the new ball fields will go; he believes he will be looking out his window and seeing towers and lights. He asked about the Master Plan and stated he could not get a copy. He is most upset with the lack of communication, that he did not hear anything about this. Councilwoman Hemann moved to extend the time an additional two minutes, seconded by Mr. Scarl and passed 6-0. Roll Call: Yes: Hemann, Scarl, Madden, Limpert, Glassburn, Gilchrist No: None Motion carried. Mr. Babinec continued with the Master Plan drawn by the architect in 2018, stating it did not show any new ball fields. He doesn't think the ball fields are used enough to warrant new ball fields, and the money should be spent rehabilitating the current ball fields. Council President below mentioned to Mr. Babinec that the Clerk noted she had sent him a copy of the Master Plan. Connie English 5009 E. Park Drive Ms. English has lived in North Olmsted since she was 13. She wanted to address Council to with regard to the cell tower, as she lives across the street from the park, noting her children "lived" at the park and is disappointed that Council voted to approve a cell tower in the park and subject people to "things" we