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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED OCTOBER 3, 2023 Present: Council Members Gilchrist, Glassburn, Hemann, Limpert, Madden, Scad and Williamson. Also Present: Mayor Nicole Dailey Jones and Director of Law Gareau and Director of Finance Copfer, H. R. Director, Economic Director, Service Director, Recreation Director, Special Assistant to the Mayor, Clerk of Council and guests. Absent: Council President Brossard Council President Pro Tempore Williamson called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Council Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2023 were approved as written. The following legislation was considered for suspension of the rules. On first reading Ordinance 2023- 105. REPORTS Mayor Jones: • Mayor Jones updated Council and residents on the Cell Tower project. Noting discussions continue on this project which will fund renovations to North Olmsted Community Park, and the best proximity for the proposed cell tower at North Olmsted Community Park. To that end, two North Olmsted Community Park Master Plan Renovation public meetings are scheduled from 7- 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the North Olmsted Community Cabin, 28114 Lorain Road. City Administration members and staff will be on hand and available to answer questions. Renderings of park renovations will be on display for public input. Possible improvements may include renovated ball fields/green space, restrooms, walking trails, additional parking and a new performance area. The Spruce Elementary School site plan improvements will also be shared. Suggestions and community input are encouraged for the future of the planned recreation area. The second in the series of meetings will be held from 7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. • The City took delivery today of our newest Fleet vehicle, a 2020 model salt truck, which replaces a 2009 vehicle that is now obsolete. The new truck has a stainless steel roll -off which allows interchangeability with a dump bed. Other features include an updated cab with air conditioning and a stainless steel plow. The vehicle is part of the International 7400 Series. • A new 2022 Police cruiser has also been added to our police fleet, it is the first of three new vehicles.