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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 21, 2016 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Landgraver asked if the Long Lake Fire Department have had discussions with Hennepin County <br />regarding this. <br />Van Eyll stated Council Member Walsh approached the sheriff about it and they came back and said that <br />the City Council needs to discuss this and allow overnight boat storage before any other discussions can <br />occur with Hennepin County. <br />Landgraver asked if they believe Hennepin County will agree with this. <br />Van Eyll stated he is hopeful that they will. <br />Landgraver asked what would happen if Hennepin County does not agree to it. <br />Barnhart stated the City could amend the ordinance back. <br />Thiesse suggested that they phrase it as a singular Long Lake Fire Department boat. <br />Barnhart stated he typically attempts to avoid situations where ordinances are so specific because it can <br />cause issues later on down the road. <br />Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. <br />Richard Crosby, 2705 Walters Port Lane, Orono, stated as a retired firefighter, he realizes response time <br />is extremely important and that trailering a boat to a rescue does not work and basically adds 15 to 20 <br />minutes to that time. Crosby stated this is a perfect spot for a fire boat and that he has had personal <br />conversations with Sheriff Rich Stanek, who is behind this idea 100 percent. Crosby commented this is a <br />perfect location and would allow them to serve the north bays, Crystal Bay, and Lake Minnetonka. <br />Crosby stated in his view this is a terrific idea and the only caveat right now is the restriction on overnight <br />boat storage. <br />Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. <br />Page 4 of 12 <br />