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Council Minutes of 04-02-2024 Steve Urmin 5680 Wellesley Mr. Urmin came to Council to speak about the history of the park, mentioning its origins during the depression era as a donated land track, later sold off by the City. He criticized the current political climate and expressed nostalgia for the planned green spaces of Washington, D.C. He lamented the loss of the part of the park to baseball players in the 70s or 80s, and expressed satisfaction that the fencing will be consolidated to the North. He also highlighted difficulties in accessing historical information on the City website. He voiced concerns about placing the cell phone tower near Lorain Road. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2024-20 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its third reading. An Ordinance directing that the real property owned by the City of North Olmsted and known as 0.7467 acres, or 32,527 square feet, of permanent parcel number 233-26-063 which is presently undeveloped property but is no longer needed for municipal purposes be sold to BDW Properties, LLC.; and further authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and all other documents required to effectuate said sale, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hemann and passed 4-0. Roll Call: Yes: Glassburn, Hemann, Madden, Shymske No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2024-20 adopted 4-0, with no emergency clause. Ordinance 2024-19 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its second reading. An Ordinance repealing Chapter 950 entitled "Urban Forest" and enacting new Chapter 950 entitled 'Tree Preservation and Management' of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code of the City of North Olmsted, as Amended. Ordinance 2024-23 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its second reading. An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed $3,800,000 of Notes, in anticipation of the issuance of Bonds, to provide funds to pay costs of acquiring and installing energy conservation measures in City buildings and facilities, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto. Ordinance 2024-24 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its second reading. An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed $6,150,000 of Notes, in anticipation of the issuance of Bonds, to provide funds to pay costs of improving the City's parks and recreational facilities, including the Senior Center, by constructing, installing, furnishing, equipping and improving basketball courts, baseball facilities, playgrounds, multi-purpose fields, trails, and parking lots, and otherwise improving parks and recreational facilities, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, and clearing, equipping and improving the sites thereof. Ordinance 2024-25 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its second reading. An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed $625,000 of Notes, in anticipation of the issuance of Bonds, to