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Council Minutes of 11-08-2023 COMMUNICATIONS None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Matt Marne 23117 Clifford Drive Mr. Marrie came to Council to thank his friends and family who provided support while running for Council At -Large. He also congratulated those who won, and noted he plans to stay engaged and do what he can for the community. Chris Kmiecik 23727 Elm Road Ms. Kmiecik opposes the cell tower at the North Olmsted Community Park. She provided her thoughts on the negative effects on health and property values, and questioned the manner in which the legislation passed. She provided the Clerk with a peer review document to be distributed to Council, the Administration and the representative at TowerCo (#1 attached to minutes(. Dave Herod 5283 Evergreen Drive Mr. Herod came to speak to Council regarding the cell phone tower at the park. He read an excerpt from the City Council webpage. He felt this legislation was passed without any representation. He feels it will have a negative impact on property values and health issues. Janice Denham 5129 E. Park Drive Ms. Denham has lived in North Olmsted since 1986, and she feels it is unconscionable that the residents were not informed when the cell tower was first being discussed. She feels let down that the Administration let an outside company dictate what goes in to the park. Sandy Johnston 5086 W. Park Drive Ms. Johnston also came to address Council regarding the cell phone tower. She stated that she does not want to look out her window and see a cell phone tower. She was upset that her house value will go down and the City will make money. She read from Section 1151.04 from the codified ordinances (k2 attached to minutes(. Rick Fadenholz 4989 E. Park Drive Mr. Fadenholz also stated that he is across from the volleyball courts too, and is not happy; he believes there are better ways to raise revenue, such as concession stands.