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• Mary Jane Lane - Letter regarding Acorn Creek Park Council member Nelson stated she spoke with Mary Jane Lang about her concerns regarding Acorn Creek Park. Ms. Lang seemed pleased after Council member Nelson explained tax dollars were not being used. Council member Nelson indicated she would like to see an adult focused park incorporated into one of the City's parks. Council member Sweeney stated Park and Recreation Chairperson Michael Navin has indicated Acorn Creek Park is not going to be an exclusively youth oriented park. Council member Sweeney also added he would like to see tennis courts placed in one of the City parks. Council member Travis indicated he thought there were plans of some adult oriented structures going into Acorn Creek Park. Mary Jane Lang -Letter regarding Newsletter Council member Nelson stated she spoke with Mary Jane Lang. Ms. Lang was concerned about tax dollars being spent to pay for a monthly newsletter. Council Member Nelson indicated the monthly newsletter would be placed at local gas stations for pick up by local residents to save on postage. Council member Nelson indicated Ms. Lang felt better about the newsletter after their conversation. Council member Nelson added that while on the phone with Ms. Lang, she made a complaint against Media One in regards to the free government channel no longer being offered. Council member Nelson addressed and resolved the complaint, as well as prepared an article for the next City newsletter to inform residents this service is still offered. Bob and Sue Tschida - Letter regarding slope of driveway Bob Tschida stated that as per the letter, he questions the driveway located at 1 860 Revoir Street, not being taken out for sidewalk placement. Council member Nelson asked City Engineer Tom Peterson to look at the driveway on Revoir Street. Mr. Peterson indicated he has looked at the driveway on 1860 Revoir, and concluded it was not put in correctly, and that is has over the City's required 2% slope. Mr. March referred to the developers agreement, which indicates the sidewalk has to be put in before the driveway. Mr. Palzer mentioned the developer is responsible for putting in the sidewalk, and added the sidewalks in Acorn Creek have been replaced numerous times. Mr. Hoeft stated the responsibility is with the developer. Mr. Hoeft added the City can work to eliminate sidewalk problems in the future via the developers agreement. Council member Nelson stated the homeowner could take the developer or the builder to court. Mr. Tschida mentioned this problem occurred over two years ago. Mr. Palzer indicated the sidewalk was not on the certificate of survey. Council member Nelson asked Page 3 of 5 _