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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,October 8,2018 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Fretham stated they met with Hennepin County and talked about access points. Hennepin County wanted <br /> the entrance further to the west because it provided a longer line of sight. Hennepin County also talked <br /> about cutting down the rise in the road. <br /> Fretham noted he heard 30 feet in height for the building and that they will make it work if that is what <br /> needs to be done. Fretham stated if there is any latitude in that number,they would welcome that since <br /> people like 9-foot ceilings and it is a challenge to get three stories with 9-foot stories. <br /> Walsh stated when dealing with a blank slate,the City has to follow the rules, and if they start <br /> negotiating, everything is up for grabs. Walsh noted they have indicated as much to other applicants <br /> earlier this evening. Walsh stated there is some flexibility on where the 30 feet is measured from, and if <br /> they are down below grade a few feet,that will give them a little bit of flexibility. <br /> The City Council took no formal action on this item. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Seals noted some announcements on the Comprehensive Plan were placed on the City's Facebook page, <br /> and if any resident has any feedback, she would encourage them to let Staff know. The e-mail addresses <br /> are located on the website. Seals noted citizen input helps direct the future. <br /> Barnhart noted the open house is set for October 25. <br /> Printup noted last week was Orono's homecoming and that it was fun walking in the parade on the brand- <br /> new street. <br /> Crosby commented it was a fun weekend and that he attended the charity event at the Gillepsie Center. <br /> Money was raised for the Meals-on-Wheels program and other programs offered at the Gillepsie Center. <br /> Walsh stated he had a great time at the fundraising event and that it was their annual wine tasting event, <br /> which was very successful. <br /> The Maple Plain Fire Department held their open house this past Saturday,with an American flag burning <br /> ceremony. Walsh stated he also attended the Orono Alumni breakfast Saturday morning where they <br /> recognized some of the outstanding Orono alumni. <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br /> Rief reported the City is a little behind on finalizing road projects due to the rain. MEA weekend is when <br /> work is expected to be completed on Crystal Bay Road. Rief noted the City has received a lot of resident <br /> feedback on some of the projects and that he has visited the various projects to speak with the residents. <br /> Rief noted this week he and Chief Farniok will be representing the City of Orono on the speaker panel at <br /> the upcoming Metro Area Managers meeting this Thursday in relation to the school lockdown. <br /> Walsh asked what the ETA is on the next road improvement bids. <br /> Rief stated the last he was told is they hope to have those preliminary plans done by the end of October or <br /> the first part of November. <br /> Page 17 of 18 <br />