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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 9, 1995 ( 414 - Gary DeSantis - Landscape Deadline - Continued) Jabbour noted that DeSantis is responsible for supplying the data to the MPCA. Kelley commended DeSantis on his willingness to assist the process. He noted the City had a letter of credit on hand and could complete the landscaping but would create a financial hardship. Kelley said he would request to give the applicant the benefit of extending the deadline to spring of 1996. The situation could then be reviewed. Goetten moved, Hun seconded, to extend the landscape deadline to May 15, 1996, when a status report would be required. Ayes 4, Nays 0, Abstain 1, Jabbour. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Callahan asked Moorse if the City had indicated the Council's discomfort with the decision to install a semaphore at the intersection of Wayzata Boulevard and Highway 12. Moorse said a letter was sent to Mn/DOT. Callahan asked if the City would get an official request from the City of Wayzata for the semaphore. Moorse said it was not his impression that this would happen. Callahan said the mayor of Wayzata indicated he was willing to discuss the issue with the Council. Callahan asked what stand the City of Long Lake was taking regarding the semaphore. Moorse said they were staying neutral regarding the issue. Callahan commented that the mayor of Long Lake had informed him • he was opposed to the stoplight as it was a matter of safety. Callahan asked Staff about a letter in the packet from Mr. Gustafson regarding erosion and drainage on North Shore Drive near the channel. Gerhardson said Hennepin County was responding to and working with Gustafson. Gerhardson said recent work being done upstream in the area was being investigated to see if the work created changes to the drainage. Gustafson is aware that the City is involved in investigating the matter as well as the County. Callahan asked if the information passed on regarding CoRd 15 at Orono Orchard and Wayzata Boulevard was an action item. Moorse said information was received from the County at the public information meeting regarding the Bracketts Point issue. It was found that the proposed right -of -way acquisition costs, although still expensive, were reduced significantly. Moorse asked the Council for their recommendation on the right - of -way costs and whether the Council feels the County should move ahead with additional plans. The County representative was asked for his feedback. Bruce Polaczyk, along with Jim Grube, were present. Polaczyk said since the last meeting, he had met with the District State Aid Engineer regarding whether the rural section could be downgraded to a suburban design to eliminate the need for some of the right -of -way easements. Through a field review, it was decided that the area should be maintained as a rural design as it laid in a marshy area not impacting surrounding • properties. 15