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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, April 13, 2020 <br />6:03 o'clock p.m. <br />Walsh noted that at this time it is more difficult to fundraise. <br />Mr. Lanpher stated he has been in the production business and does not see that there would be any <br />difference in locating the bathroom behind the Service Center as opposed to the top of the hill. He <br />brought up the bathroom that was close to the Service Center that was vandalized in the past. Their <br />biggest priority and feelings are to have the bathroom on top of the hill where they used to hold classes <br />for the Minnetonka Sailing School and others. If the trails are built the way they should be, the septic <br />system that has to run up from the beach going to the bathroom is just following a trail. Their viewpoint <br />is, it is more important that the bathroom be located on top of the hill; and if a bathroom is built in another <br />phase, it could be by the Service Center. <br />Johnson stated he is unconcerned about the logistics of getting the septic tank empty, regardless of <br />location. <br />Seals noted her opinion is that it is Edwards' and Staffs job to figure it out <br />Walsh asked, assuming the cost for the bathroom was the same at the Service Center and at the hill, if that <br />would change any Council members' minds about location. <br />Crosby said he thinks the Council needs a list of pros and cons regarding the bathroom location. The <br />facility will probably be vulnerable to vandalism at either place. If there are cameras at the Service <br />Center, that might be a better location. He agreed with Seals and said the Council has to rely on Edwards. <br />Walsh noted the 501(c)(3) wants the bathroom up on the hill because it is close to the beach. If the cost is <br />a huge difference, it kind of seals the fate. If it is the same, he asked what direction the Council would <br />give. He said there are cameras at the Service Center and they have not seen any vandalism. <br />Seals said her opinion is the better location would be by the Service Center by the docks. It is easier to get <br />to, and if there is vandalism such as a fire, the fire boat can dock right there and go straight up the hill. <br />Also, by putting it in the Service Center area, they are keeping it in the rec area, which is safer for the <br />City because there are not extra hoops to go through with the watershed. <br />Printup stated nature is also a factor, because a storm went through and a tree fell down and pretty much <br />destroyed the learning center and there needed to be some cleanup. He said he can't support loaning any <br />more money or offering any more City dollars to the project hoping that it breeds more donations. He is <br />very thankful for all the donations that have come in. <br />Edwards said vandalism was taken into account in the design process. The vault toilet is made of precast <br />concrete and metal and is based off of the remote vault toilets on the Three Rivers trail system. Another <br />pro for locating the bathroom at the Visitor Center is that it centrally locates it along the ADA-accessible <br />trail network. <br />Crosby clarified that Edwards wanted the bathroom at the Visitor Center. <br />Edwards agreed with Crosby. <br />Seals noted that Edwards' team would maintain the area and she would lean on his expertise versus <br />anyone else's. <br />Page 11 of 25 <br />