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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br /> MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10, 1997 <br /> (Mayor/Council Report - Continued) <br /> Kelley questioned whether the library hours of operation or number of employees would <br /> change. Jabbour said no changes are expected. <br /> Moorse will send a letter requesting expanded local library service. <br /> (#12) SEWER CAPACITY/SEWER AVAILABILITY IN THE HIGHWAY 12 <br /> AREA <br /> Jabbour said he attended the meeting held on February 27 regarding the future plans of <br /> the Orono Schools in regards to sewer capacity and availability. With 75 units available <br /> and 55 allocated to the North Long Lake project and 12 to the Ice Arena, only 8 units <br /> remain. Additional units will be obtained when the sewer line is enlarged but the <br /> occurrence of that event happening is based on the Hwy 12 project being completed or an <br /> alternative. <br /> Flint asked if this meant that another school cannot be built until the highway is built and <br /> additional units obtained. Jabbour said other options for sewer expansion are costly. <br /> Jabbour said it would be premature to suggest any solutions at this time. The highway <br /> project is not slated to begin until at least the year 2001. <br /> Kelley noted projected changes to the Hwy 12/Old Crystal Bay Road intersection and the <br /> possibility of sewer connection by properties in the North Brown Road area. He said it <br /> would make sense for all of the area to be sewered. Moorse said the sewer is there but <br /> lacks the capacity. Goetten noted with the escalation of costs, the best timing for sewer <br /> expansion would be when Highway 12 is reconstructed. <br /> Jabbour requested the City Attorney to review the legal issues related to bringing sewer <br /> to two-acre properties. Kelley said input from the Watershed District gives support to <br /> two-acre density. Jabbour said the City would like minimal impact development to avoid <br /> detriment to the lake. He said he does not believe the two acre zoning is in conflict with <br /> sewering. Kelley noted that the residents have shown their willingness to pay the cost of <br /> sewering. Jabbour said there is also the need to negotiate for a larger sewer pipe through <br /> Long Lake with Mn/DOT. <br /> In other reporting, Goetten saw the need to lobby for where the City stands in regards to <br /> levy limits. <br /> Goetten inquired if any Council member had a copy of the letter regarding snowmobiling <br /> from the Meredith's. Peterson said she would check. <br /> Flint cited a number of complaints have been received regarding snowmobiling at <br /> Bederwood and should be communicated to the DNR. <br /> 17 <br />