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, !.! ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 24, 1998 (Emergency Warning Sirens, Continued) • Mayor 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 by City 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 in severe 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 stated 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 in 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 subject to review by City Staff to ensure optimum coverage at these proposed locations. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Jim White addressed the City Council regarding issues concerning the Park Commission, noting improvements are slowly being made to the area parks. White remarked the Park Commission thinks the Eisinger property will be ideal for a future park, noting other development on that land is not feasible due to the landfill. Gappa stated he met with Bonestroo 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. Gappa stated he has spoken with Tom Johnson who reported that work on clearing trees on the trail has been commenced. • Page 2