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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 24, 1998 (Emergency Warning Sirens, Continued) M jyor Jabbour stated during the last storm people in that area were not warned of the severe weather, noting the City Council would like to take a pro-active role and install emergency warning sirens in the appropriate areas to warn citizens of bad weather. Mayor Jabbour remarked City Staff could review the area and evaluate whether the siren could be relocated to the west somewhat and still provide the best coverage for that area. Kelley stated he was in favor of installing the sirens as proposed b'* '*;,y Staff. Goetten remarked the concerns of the citizens should be addressed, and suggested City Staff review the location of the sirens before installation. ^ Mayor Jabbour reminded that one of the reasons for the location at Stubbs Bay Road was the access to electrical, noting electrical access might not be available if located further west It was noted by a citizen in the audience that electrical is available by the ballfield. Moorse stated the sirens have arrived and are ready to be installed within the next few weeks. Mayor Jabbour stated in his opinion the sirens are warranted, noting the sirens will only be activated onf weather. Mayor Jabbour requested City Staff review the proposed locations of the siren to ensure that they will provide the best possible coverage available. Moorse staled the sirens will also be activated the first Wednesday of every month to ensure that they are functioning correctly. Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to authorize City Staff to install the emergency warning sirens m the northeast corner of Bederwood Park adjacent to Stubbs Bay Road and the southwest corner of French Creek Preserve Park adjacent to the Metro sewer lift station review by City Staff to ensure optimum coverage at these proposed locations. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMEN' addressed the City Council regarding issues concerning the Park Commission noting mprovements are slowly being made to the area parks White remarked the Park Commission no"feas,blf developmen, on ,ha, land is Engineers and Hennepin County last Friday to discuss the Old Crystal Bay Road bike trail from the City Hall to Baker Park The trail is planned for bidding this winter, with construction in 1999 ^ Flint inquired about the condition of Springhill Park trail. White stated Erickson was going to walk the site but has not reported back to the Park Commission. naTEas been Sommered'" Page 2