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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL. MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 1994 ( #15 - Septic/Sewer Work Plan - Continued) • During discussion of the potential North Long Lake sewer project, Moorse said the City needs to determine the costs involved and to what degree the City is willing to participate in these costs before a public information meeting is held. All agreed on the importance of maintaining open communication with the public on the progression of this program. Hurr also asked to inform the public of the Met Council's involvement in this program. It was noted that the City will request Bonestroo & Associates to submit a proposal and price for conducting a feasibility study for this project. Gaffron reported having estimated costs on the actual project itself Council confirmed Orono Orchards as a second priority listing. Jabbour, however, would like to see those listed first receive sewer in 1995, and those listed second, receive sewer in 1996. The Council directed Staff to explain to the residents the "hot spot" areas, the CiWs philosophy regarding sewer availability, and to explain that the City needs to obtain approval from many different agencies before a sewer project can move forward. ( #16) ESTABLISH DATE FOR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT PUBLIC HEARING Callahan moved, Jabbour seconded, to hold a joint public hearing with Long Lake • regarding the proposed personal watercraft ordinance prior to the Council meeting of January 9, 1995. Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( #17) MCTO PROPOSED BUS ROUTE CHANGES Moorse reported the Metropolitan Council Transit Operations is considering eliminating bus service on Brown Road south of Watertown Road and on County Road 51 from Brown Road to West Arm due to low ridership. This would require a loop route in or near Long Lake for the return trip to Minneapolis. Originally, the MCTO`s plan was to have a short loop on Willow Drive but that road will be under construction next year. The MCTO proposes to create a loop from Brown Road along Watertown Road to Old Crystal Bay Road, then north on Old Crystal Bay Road to the Middle School to turn around for its return trip. Moorse asked for the Council's input. All Council members were opposed to a bus route on Watertown Road. Kelley felt the buses should run mainly on County Roads, with the exception of McCulley Road. Hurr suggested maintaining service on CoRd 51 to the Maxwell Bay access. Hurr felt public transportation was an important consideration in the LMCR grant approval for the access project- it was recommended that Moorse send a letter to the MCTO reflecting the Council's • view and a City representative be present at the MCTO public hearing on December 14. 9