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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,May 11,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Marge Beard said that Three Rivers Park would like thoughts/comments/feedback from the Mayor and <br /> Council before the next step, which is public engagement. <br /> Walsh stated the City is always supportive of trails. He said Hennepin County just came through and put <br /> trails along the Old Highway 12 corridor and there are trails along East Long Lake Road. They are <br /> positive about trails and connecting them as much as possible if it makes sense. <br /> Seals requested to see the map which shows where the trail would be along East Long Lake Road,which <br /> was complied with. She said she would be conscious of the trail's location with the neighbors. The age- <br /> old tale is that people are happy about a trail coming in but not on/next to their property. She felt <br /> easements on people's property should be avoided as much as possible and noted the neighbors are fairly <br /> vocal about change. She stated digital outreach is nice and some people will be reached,but it will not <br /> provide the interaction/feedback the group wants. She suggested extending the feedback period, as some <br /> events will eventually be rescheduled where a lot of interaction can occur like the Fire Department's <br /> pancake breakfast. Minnesota will not be shut down until 2021, and hopefully some events will happen <br /> later this year. <br /> Crosby agreed with Seals as far as getting residential feedback and not necessarily having it in a digital <br /> format, even if it delays things slightly. <br /> Mr. Shurson/McCullough said his group agrees that it is much better to connect in-person than virtually. <br /> They will keep in touch with Staff as things develop.They will keep the feedback component open as <br /> long as they can to get good feedback and are not opposed to having individual listening sessions if there <br /> are areas of special concerns, such as the neighborhood along East Long Lake Road. They are in the <br /> middle of forming how public engagement will look. Even when they are not able to meet personally, <br /> they will take a look at measures to make sure people are safe and health restrictions are adhered to.They <br /> value the personal, one-on-one contact. <br /> Don Haberman said he and his wife are building a home at 2799 Pheasant Road. They understand they <br /> need to have a framing inspection done and be approved before they can put in their dock. They have the <br /> house framed, contractors are pouring the basement soon,the windows and doors are in,but the HVAC <br /> and plumbing are not in.They are wondering if they can get approval by the City to put the dock in as <br /> soon as possible. <br /> Walsh stated it did not sound like an unreasonable request to him. The normal process is to go to <br /> Barnhart; he noted that Barnhart would need some direction from the Council. <br /> Crosby said he would give full support to the request and appreciates Mr. Haberman coming to the <br /> Council and asking first. <br /> Seals agreed with Crosby. <br /> Johnson also agreed and stated he would get rid of the ordinance if it was up to him. <br /> Walsh indicated Mr. Haberman had the Council's support. <br /> Page 4 of 22 <br />