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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING • HELD JULY 11, 1994 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT (CONTINUED) Jabbour suggested the City Administrator draft a letter to Maple Plain and Independeri�,-.( advising them of scheduled meetings and asking for their comments and concerns. Other members agreed. Hun was excused at 8:37 p.m. 2. Mayor Callahan expressed concern with Highway 12 traffic counts being conducted since Orono was not involved in choosing the experts conducting the test and interpreting the results. Moorse explained that Barton - Aschman would be providing the City information to review. Mayor Callahan suggested drafting a letter to Mn/DOT stating the City's position. 3. Mayor Callahan questioned a citation that was issued on Tanager. Gaffron explained tba.t: the property owners were issued a citation. They have silt fencing in place, will be re- grading back to the original grade and will provide a restoration/reforestation plan for replanting on the bluff. Although there have been no permits issued and no double feF -.;:, Gaffron thought there would be court fines to pay. Restoration will be costly and V far exceed any double fees that City could impose. Members expressed frustration wit] • granting variances to preserve trees only to find them cut down shortly thereafter. Gaffron thought the homeowners may propose a restoration plan that is less than staff feels appropriate and they may have to appeal to City Council. Jabbour suggested the next newsletter include an article relating to tree cutting, Kellc', thought the City should be pro- active instead of re- active to tree and vegetation cutting. Gaffron explained that new homeowners in the City are given a packet of informatioj when they homestead which includes tree cutting information. Kelley thought a pa(.,.kc, should be designed with the most important information clearly defined. Kell"); suggested inviting area realtors and landscape contractors into the City to discusu regulations. 4. Mayor Callahan asked about the status of the parking lot at the Crystal Bay Post Offi.( . Moorse responded the lot was proposed on the south side of the post office with si_x parking stalls. It would also provide parking for the park on weekends and evenings. As part of the lease with the US Postal Service, the City is to provide the parking 1, 4. If the parking lot is placed on the south side, a setback variance from the roadway we s i ` be required. The cost of the lot will be approximately $3,000 with additional trees planned for screening from the playground. A plan will be provided for the parking lot layout at a later date. 5. Jabbour commented that staff should be sure Confidential Attomey /Client Privilege" • information is not available to the public. Moorse stated that information was only provided to the Council as information. 7