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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 /> Mr. Peterson said he understands what Printup is saying when there's a neighborhood with multiple <br /> residents and the speed bump is supposed to reduce traffic and speeds, but he is literally the only resident <br /> that has to drive over the speed bumps on a day-to-day basis. <br /> Walsh stated he appreciates Mr. Peterson's feedback and wants to get everybody's feedback,as it is a <br /> complicated situation. <br /> Richard Anderson,Orono LMCD Representative, said he thought there was a case where Woodhill sued <br /> the City of Orono for passage through the area and the speed bumps were probably a condition of the <br /> CUP. He also believes there is more to the issue. <br /> Printup noted it was a"crapshell"back in the day,where there are flare-ups in neighborhoods,and that <br /> was one of them. <br /> Walsh suggested to bring the matter back in a few weeks after they learn more information about the issue <br /> as far as why it is there, and if there is a different solution versus taking them out or not taking them out. <br /> Printup said there are more houses there now than there used to be. He also noted it would be beneficial <br /> just for history's sake, as far as learning more about the City and how the City got here. <br /> Mr. Peterson stated Printup does not have to drive over the speed bumps. <br /> Printup said he was in that area today. <br /> Crosby thought it would be okay to table the matter, and unless there were some really good arguments <br /> about keeping them,he would be in favor of getting rid of them. He agreed the Council could look at the <br /> history and learn what the intention was initially and see if the intention is relevant today. <br /> Johnson suggested having Staff contact the Country Club. He said both of the residents' letters indicated <br /> their concern was not just neighbor traffic but also delivery traffic.He thought Staff could talk to <br /> Woodhill to find out how and when they are using it, because there could be another solution. He said <br /> they may not use it like they used to and do not care about it like they once did, and then they can close it <br /> down or put a gate up. <br /> Walsh commented that is what the City did with East Long Lake Road; it was a cut-through and its <br /> purpose did not serve anymore, and it made sense to move on.He felt it would be good to get the <br /> information and make a decision with all of the information in-hand, whether it is taking the speed bumps <br /> out, leaving them in, or a different solution. <br /> Printup moved,Johnson seconded,to table the Woodhill Avenue Traffic Management matter. Roll <br /> Call Vote: Ayes 5(Crosby, Seals,Johnson,Printup,Walsh),Nays 0. <br /> 14. TOUR DE TONKA—TIM LITFIN <br /> Tim Litfin said he hopes there can be a Tour de Tonka event that can go through Orono in 2020;they are <br /> planning the event because they have not been told otherwise. Last year 179,936 miles were ridden at the <br /> 2019 Tour de Tonka; and riders were from 166 Minnesota communities,44 counties, and 30 states.He <br /> discussed the top communities that participated in 2019 and age groups involved. The event raises money <br /> for the Intercongregation Communities Association(ICA)Food Shelf who help families, especially at this <br /> Page 8 of 22 <br />