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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATUS QUO IN THE ACCESS TO COUNTY ROAD 1129 2160 Wayzata Boulevard FOR ORONO STATION WEST WHEREAS, Hennepin County is reconstructing County Road 112 from Highway 12 to County Road 6; and WHEREAS, the reconstruction will take place over the next four years; and WHEREAS, as part of the reconstruction, the County is planning to realign access Orono Station West (2160 Wayzata Blvd; PIN 34-118-23-21-0002) has to County Road 12; and WHEREAS, Orono Station West has two accesses to County Road 112; and WHEREAS, the western access point has historically been and is currently approximately 80 feet wide and Hennepin County's plan currently proposes to reduce the western access to 36 feet wide; and, WHEREAS, the owner of Orono Station West desires to keep the access at least 72 feet wide consistent with other access points in Hennepin County's plan for County Road 112; and, WHEREAS, the owner of Orono Station West has expressed concerns that the reduction in access will likely have a negative impact on customers' ability and desire to frequent Orono Station West by impeding access from County Road 112, having a negative impact on the business; and WHEREAS, the City of Orono fully supports property owners and our business community and wishes to see all of our businesses thrive; and WHEREAS, the City of Orono recognizes the importance of this critical corridor and shares the goal of creating an efficient and safe environment for all road and trail users for County Road 112 project; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orono City Council does hereby support maintenance of the west access point to Orono Station West at its historic and current width of approximately 80 feet subject to any change by mutual agreement of the owners of Orono Station West and Hennepin county. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota, at a regular meeting held May 8, 2017. ATTEST: Anna Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor