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Ellb. <br /> 4111 <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> May 29,2001 <br /> (Orono Woods Senior Housing Project,Continued) <br /> Flint moved,White seconded,to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO.4658,a <br /> Resolution Adopting the Redevelopment Plan for Housing Project Area No. 1, <br /> Establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-1 therein,and Adopting the <br /> Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor,and to approve and adopt RESOLUTION <br /> NO.4658,a Resolution Approving Housing Program and Stating Intent to Issue Housing <br /> Revenue Bonds. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT,CONTINUED <br /> (#14) INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHT AT COUNTY ROAD 6 & WILLOW DRIVE <br /> INTERSECTION <br /> Flint indicated he has concerns regarding the installation of a street light at this intersection. Flint <br /> noted the City has only received one request from a resident in this area requesting a street light. <br /> Gappa recommended a street light be installed at this intersection due to the number of accidents <br /> that has occurred at this location over the past few years. <br /> Flint commented by installing street lights,the complexion of Orono would change. <br /> Gappa stated in his view a street light is needed at this intersection. Gappa noted other street <br /> lights have been installed along County Road 6 and would help to improve visibility and alert <br /> drivers to the presence of the intersection. <br /> Flint inquired whether a flashing amber light was considered for this intersection. <br /> Gappa stated a flashing amber light tends to be more intrusive. <br /> White suggested the City monitor this area for one year to see whether a light is needed. <br /> Sansevere indicated he would support a street light if Gappa feels it is needed for safety reasons. <br /> Flint noted the one fatality that occurred at this intersection occurred during the daytime. <br /> Gappa stated installation of a street light is one of the most cost effective safety improvements <br /> that can be made to an intersection. Gappa noted this intersection will be used more frequently <br /> once the new development is completed. <br /> Peterson moved,Sansevere seconded,to approve the installation of a streetlight at the <br /> County Road 6/Willow Drive intersection by Wright Hennepin Electric for a$375 <br /> installation cost and a monthly operational cost of$8.40. VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 2, <br /> White and Flint Opposed. <br /> PAGE 24 <br />