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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 10, 1991 ($14)HIGHWAY 12 CORRIDOR CONTINUED are discussions about upgrading Highway 55 in the future." Callahan stated that the City has taken a position that the road should go where it is. He said, "It seems to me that we will have a limited amount of time to make our comments about routes to be deleted and that we should focus our efforts on explaining why County Road 6 and the south bypass should be deleted. Let us not take a position on deleting Highway 55 at this point." Jabbour stated the he would not like to see the City take any action that may be offensive to the City of Medina. He said, "I have great hope that the City of Medina will see things in a similar light to our way of thinking." Bernhardson advised that the City of Medina has gone on record as being opposed to both Highway 55 and County Road 11. Jabbour agreed with Callahan that the City should concentrate on the corridors proposed within the City, and to have County Road 6 and the south bypass deleted from the map. Mayor Peterson also concurred with Callahan. Bernhardson anticipated that at the upcoming Committee meeting, MNDOT will run down the list of routes, asking the members from each of the cities if they would support deletion based on the traffic numbers. This may be done in more of a voting or indication procedure. Bernhardson. agreed with Callahan's suggestion to voice opinions on County Road 6 and the south bypass, but thought it wise for the City officials to be in a position to also support deletion of other routes on a voice vote. It was Council's consensus that from the City of Orono's standpoint, the most important route to delete- is- the south bypass. It was moved by Butler, seconded by Jabbour, to accept the information presented by the City Administrator, but take no formal action on the recommended resolution. Bernhardson indicated that if Council votes to take no action.,- they will not be able to support any deletions. Butler disagreed, that by not taking any specific action at this point, the City should be in a position to delete all of the routes if they so choose. Goetten preferred that the motion take a stand. Jabbour suggested that Staff be directed to push for the City's goal," based on its adopted position.- Butler withdrew her motion, Jabbour withdrew his second. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to - 11 -