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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, October 8, 2018 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 17 of 18 <br /> <br />Fretham stated they met with Hennepin County and talked about access points. Hennepin County wanted <br />the entrance further to the west because it provided a longer line of sight. Hennepin County also talked <br />about cutting down the rise in the road. <br /> <br />Fretham noted he heard 30 feet in height for the building and that they will make it work if that is what <br />needs to be done. Fretham stated if there is any latitude in that number, they would welcome that since <br />people like 9-foot ceilings and it is a challenge to get three stories with 9-foot stories. <br /> <br />Walsh stated when dealing with a blank slate, the City has to follow the rules, and if they start <br />negotiating, everything is up for grabs. Walsh noted they have indicated as much to other applicants <br />earlier this evening. Walsh stated there is some flexibility on where the 30 feet is measured from, and if <br />they are down below grade a few feet, that will give them a little bit of flexibility. <br /> <br />The City Council took no formal action on this item. <br /> <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> <br />Seals noted some announcements on the Comprehensive Plan were placed on the City’s Facebook page, <br />and if any resident has any feedback, she would encourage them to let Staff know. The e-mail addresses <br />are located on the website. Seals noted citizen input helps direct the future. <br />Barnhart noted the open house is set for October 25. <br /> <br />Printup noted last week was Orono’s homecoming and that it was fun walking in the parade on the brand- <br />new street. <br /> <br />Crosby commented it was a fun weekend and that he attended the charity event at the Gillepsie Center. <br />Money was raised for the Meals-on-Wheels program and other programs offered at the Gillepsie Center. <br /> <br />Walsh stated he had a great time at the fundraising event and that it was their annual wine tasting event, <br />which was very successful. <br /> <br />The Maple Plain Fire Department held their open house this past Saturday, with an American flag burning <br />ceremony. Walsh stated he also attended the Orono Alumni breakfast Saturday morning where they <br />recognized some of the outstanding Orono alumni. <br /> <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT <br /> <br />Rief reported the City is a little behind on finalizing road projects due to the rain. MEA weekend is when <br />work is expected to be completed on Crystal Bay Road. Rief noted the City has received a lot of resident <br />feedback on some of the projects and that he has visited the various projects to speak with the residents. <br /> <br />Rief noted this week he and Chief Farniok will be representing the City of Orono on the speaker panel at <br />the upcoming Metro Area Managers meeting this Thursday in relation to the school lockdown. <br /> <br />Walsh asked what the ETA is on the next road improvement bids. <br /> <br />Rief stated the last he was told is they hope to have those preliminary plans done by the end of October or <br />the first part of November.