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A discussion followed. Ms. Sheldon explained that the Orsat test is a requirement, however it has not been past practice to have an inspector present while the test is being done; the city relies on the company`s reputability to conduct this test. The Council will need to determine how they want to handle this in the future. Mayor McCariy stated he believes the city has the responsibility to see that the job is done adequately. He stated he feels we must enforce the city code. MOTION/SECOND: McCarty/Quick to direct staff to find someone capable of performing the test, ordering it done, paying for the test and then assessing the cost to the contractor at first opportunity. MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Trude to table this until more research can be done. VOTE: 3 ayes 2 nays (McCarty/Quick) Motion Ca~tied Council member Trude suggested that staff determine what the cost would be for this type of test. She believes that contacting a manufacturer's representative would be wise. Ms. Sheldon stated she would check with the Building Inspector to see if he can provide a list of the companies that are doing this testing procedure and will report back at the next meeting. • Mr. Stigney stated he would like to know the current method of testing in other communities. He asked Ms. Sheldon to check to see if a CO2 test was completed at the time of installation. Paul Johnson, 5259 Greenfield Avenue, stated at one time the city was proposing to put in a cul-de-sac at County Road H-2 and Greenfield. At that time, residents did not want it, however, now with the change in traffic, they would be open to the idea and he wondered if it was still a possibility. Mayor McCarty stated he would have staff review it to see if there is potential for a cul-de-sac in that area and will keep them informed. Janice Johnson, 5259 Greenfield Avenue, asked if Mounds View intends to do anything about the sewer system. They have had numerous problems over the years with sewer in their basement and she believes it is a problem with the city sewer system. Mr. Ulrich explained that he is aware of one problem several years ago caused by sticks which were dropped through the manhole, where the city responded accordingly. He explained that the city attempts to provide maintenance to the entire sewer system once every four years. He noted that the city has done some research of the system on Greenfield Avenue with regard to the elevation of the sanitary sewer and the outlet of the residential lateral, however they have not provided any type of televising or inspection of this property owner's service so he does not have an explanation as to why this has been a problem. Often times, a problem is found in the residential service. He reminded homeowners that if they clean their residential service, they are requested to notify the Public Works Department. Sherry Gunn, 8120 Red Oak Court, on behalf of the Science Math Academy for girls that was held at Pinewood School, presented a letter from the teachers to the city thanking them for all their help in instrumenting the projects. She also provided the Council with a copy of the report of the Rice Creek observation which they put together. PUBLIC HF,ARINGS• There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting.