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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 25, 1991 ( #12)HIGHWAY 12 CORRIDOR RECOMMENDATION CONTINUED Bellows stated that .because the press w.�_11 publish the recommendation, the residents and officials of the City of Long Lake will be aware O?_ono' s position before any letter can reach them. Bello-as said, "Tile recommendation only states that we would like to see a minimum width right -of -way road constructed. We have not go:ie into any design details, and are not telling MNDOT hjw to build the road. The Planning Commission spent a lot of time on that portion of the recommendation, and I believe it should remain intact." Mayor Paterson, Butler and Goetten agreed. Goetten stated that she would like the opportunity to review the cover letters that will accompany the recommendation when it is sent to. MNDOT and the City of Long Lake. Callahan stated that the recommendation has to be presented in such a way that MNDOT will not misinterpret what they are reading. Bellows stated that the City could "plain those games" indefinitely if they try to second guess MNDOT. Callahan stated that it I.s necessary for the City to play those games if they are to be successful in their attempts to get MNDOT to do things the way Orono would like." Bellows stated. that she does not want the City to bra in a reactive position. Goetten stated that Orono is the first City to make a recommendation. Mayor Peterson recognized Charles Schroeder who asked if the recommendation would include anything aboui: Highway '55. Council simultaneously replied, "No." Mayor Peterson recognized Donald Scott, 2300 Longview Circle. Mr. Scott stated that the Planning Commission's recommendation is excellent, and congratulated the City on taking this position. He urged the City to be forceful, and suggested that the City try to form a united front with the surrounding communities. Butler agreed to incorporate into her motion that Staff big directed to prepare cover letters to MNDOT and the City of Long Lake, and that the drafts be presented to Council at their April 8, 1991 meeting. Mayor Peterson agreed. Motion, Ayes -5, Nays --0. Motion passed. Greg Kellenburger, Orono Orchard R-oad, thought the Planning Commission recommendation is "fantastic ". He encouraged the City to follow up once they send the recommendation to MNDOT. Toca Allquist, 415 Deborah Drive, also offered Congratulations to the Planning Commission on a job well done. He suggested that if may be• beneficial for the citizens from Orono, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Medina, etc., to form a coalition am. *=