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Mounds View City Council March 22, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 13 Mr. Zuk stated along the trail walk behind Oakwood Park, and up to Greenfield Park, there was a bridge across the creek, and the cables that support the bridge have fallen down, which presents a potential safety hazard. He explained that there was also graffiti, and empty liquor cans and bottles in this area. He advised that the bridge should to be repaired, and this area should be policed as well. He requested Mayor Coughlin suggest to the Chief of Police that the Police Officers walk through this area, instead of radaring the traffic on Long Lake Road or County Road I. Mayor Coughlin stated there was an ongoing debate, in terms of whose backyard to police. He advised that the Police Department does its utmost to attempt to balance this out, adding that this was quite a task, and he certainly would not attempt to coordinate it. He stated his hat was off to the Police Department for doing a wonderful job. Mr. Zuk suggested the residents organize a citizen’s patrol to act as the “Eyes of the Police.” He indicated the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis do this with their reserve officers. Mayor Coughlin suggested Mr. Zuk speak with the Chief of Police personally, and share his concerns and suggestions. He explained that he would pass this information on, however, to further address his concerns, Mr. Zuk could contact the Chief of Police directly. Council Member Marty added that if the residents have a question or concern regarding the roads or the streets, rather than calling the Council Members or the Mayor, they contact the Department of Public Works. He indicated this was one of the items discussed during the Retreat, and it was noted that rather than attempting to go through a variety of channels to address their comments and concerns, residents should contact the appropriate department directly. Mr. Zuk reiterated his appreciation to Mayor Coughlin and the Public Works Department for the repairs that were made to Quincy Street. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated a sanitary sewer repair had been made in this area of Quincy Street several years prior, and a sleeve was installed, in order to avoid having to excavate the entire site, and installing a new piece of concrete pipe. He explained that this sleeve began to fail late this winter, and when he received the comment from Mr. Zuk, he had gone to the site to examine it that evening. He indicated the following day he requested one of the Wastewater employees to check on this repair, and this particular employee, who also operates the snowplow in this area, indicated he had noticed that a sinkhole was developing. Director of Public Works Ulrich advised that unless the residents’ concerns and comments are brought to the attention of the Department of Public Works, they have no means to be aware of some of these things. He indicated they could not be on every street at all times, therefore, potholes and sinkholes develop. He explained that of particular importance are the sinkholes and dips in the middle of the road, because these indicate that there is something wrong with the infrastructure below the surface Director of Public Works Ulrich stated in this case, they had gone to the site to televise the sewer system the following day, and found there were some cracks, and places where the pipe had actually been misplaced. He indicated the contractor who had performed the original repair, came out to the site, and repaired it again. He noted this contractor was at the site for quite some