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City Council meeting of August 18, 1997 Page 6 The City received a response from Don Theissen regarding concerns raised by residents of C.R. 8A about the road improvement project. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, directing staff to contact CR 8A residents with Washington County's response to their concerns. All aye. Motion Carried. Councilman Leroux stated that he had become involved with a drainage problem at Elmcrest Avenue and 165th Street. It was his opinion that the house was not constructed at the proper floor elevation and was experiencing water problems. Mr. Leroux, as well at the Administrator and Maintenance Supervisor, will inspect the site on Tuesday morning, at 9:00AM. The City received a letter regarding sirens being used by the Fire Department, as well as the quality of playground equipment located in the City Park. Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, directing the City Engineer obtain quotes to update the City's siren control system, including the south tower. All aye. Motion Carried. Author of the letter is to be informed on the Park Planning Process now taking place within the City. Council member Johnson questioned the landscaping improvements not completed at the newly -constructed Oneka Childcare Center. She was informed that at this time, the City does not have landscaping requirements. Council member Johnson also questioned the practicality of the island located in the cul- de-sac at the White Oak Heights subdivision. She was concerned with access to the site by emergency vehicles, and possible snowplowing problems. Miron made motion, Johnson seconded, directing the City Engineer review the cul-de-sac island located in the White Oak Heights subdivision for access by emergency vehicles and reports his findings to the Council. All aye. Motion Carried.