Brian Allen, 105 Collingwood Avenue, inquired about the design for the tennis courts because they do not seem to meet regulations. The spacing is a fraction of what is there currently.

Mr. Klopsch responded that the City hired MSA Architects, a firm recognized as one of the finest athletic facility designers in the state of Ohio.

Mayor Duncan asked how many parking spaces will be in the proposed parking lot.

Mr. Klopsch responded that the original plans had 38 or 39 spaces, but the plans were reduced to 25 spaces.

Mayor Duncan clarified that there were discussions about a 4-court and 5-court plan. Oakwood Schools were okay with a 4-court, but preferred the 5-court plan.

John Haviland, 145 Collingwood Avenue, shared that he has never seen a parking lot built in the city of Oakwood. He asked for clarification on what the purpose of this parking lot is because no one has articulated the need. He said that the City’s population and use of the OCC has not changed so he needs justification.

Marina Wille, 820 Oakwood Avenue, said that the focus should be on making the tennis courts regulation size and doing things right. The focus should not be on making a parking lot.

Karen Haviland, 145 Collingwood Avenue, shared that she has many years of experience with tennis and she knows tennis courts. She has offered her services multiple times to help in making the Shafor Park Tennis Courts first-class.

Mayumi Hall, 1800 Southwood Lane, shared that she attended the initial meetings at the OCC when people expressed concerns about the proposed parking lot. She asked if there is a reason why the parking lot is required with this project.

Mayor Duncan confirmed that the parking lot is not a requirement of the project.

George LeBoeuf, 7 W. Thruston Boulevard, shared that he is overwhelmed that City Council believes that the proposed parking lot makes sense.

Jerry Connally, 50 Ivanhoe Avenue, asked what the arrangement is at Old River tennis courts with the University of Dayton.

Mr. Jacques explained that the Old River tennis courts are owned by the University of Dayton. The city previously had a 5 year lease agreement that expired in May 2017. The University of Dayton agreed to a 1-year extension that will expire in May 2018.

Sharlyn Radcliffe, 2 Ivanhoe Avenue, shared that property values are critical to her and her husband as they are empty nesters. She shared concerns about the safety of the proposed parking lot.

Judith Guenther-Adams, 16 Ivanhoe Avenue, asked City Council why they feel the parking lot is needed.

Mayor Duncan shared that City Council reviewed all of the plans, and took all of the recommendations and feedback under advisement. He said that he sees the passion being relayed from residents and Council will continue to look into this.

A copy of the resolution, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Mr. Stephens explained that this is an annual resolution that is the first step of the 2018 Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Apron Project. This year’s program will cover all city streets within the area bounded by Far Hills Avenue to the west (but not including Far Hills Avenue);