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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 25, 1991 ( #8)SHORELAND REGULATIONS CONTINUED thought that was a major statement. I found the Commissioner to be more receptive to our way of thinking. ". Jabbour also stated that the Commissioner also warned of the Zebra Mussel that may infest Minnesota lakes. Goetten stated that she would like the preface page to the City's Shoreland Regulations to include a statement indicating Orono's position for protecting the environment. Jabbour stated that the first page of the Comprehensive Plan could be used. Goetten and Mayor Peterson concurred with Jabbour's suggestion. Council accepted the information presented by Bernhardson and took no formal action. ( #9)FACILITIES REVIEW Bernhardson presented Council with information pertaining to the issues and factors of a common facility site versus split sites. He provided Council with a rough draft of a questionnaire for residents of the Crystal Bay area, and noted that Councilmember Callahan had requested the opportunity to further consider it. He said, "I have also included some information on options for the Public Works facilities. Staff would like Council to consider a scenario where we fence off the equipment here in the Spring, or utilize the Water Tower property, while we tear down the existing facility. Depending on the progress we are, making toward a permanent facility, and how quickly that may be constructed, we would either wait or look at renting a 5,000 s.f. temporary facility located here, at the sewer plant, or in Navarre. Staff did examine the possibility of existing rental space, but only found a facility in Tonka Bay that would cost approximately $50,000 /year, plus utilities. It was John's opinion that the whole department should be moved if it is going to be moved that far away. If we are not going to seriously consider the rental property, we need to let the people involved know that as soon as possible." Goetten stated that she is mainly concerned about the safety of the employees. She said, "Given the condition of the existing building, I believe we need to do something as soon as possible. I cannot say that I favor renting space for $50,000 per year. Constructing a temporary pole barn facility may be'! the answer, especially if we could find a use for it later. We have to get our people out of that building." Jabbour said, "I believe that Band -Aid solutions are going to wind up costing the City a lot of money. I hope that everyone recognizes the seriousness and urgency of trying to go forward . - 10 -