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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Moiday, May 9,2005 7:00 o’clock p.m. (Cooperative AgreeoMat, Coatiaaed) Moorse stated discussion was also held regarding future improveaients to Townline Road and that he is suggesting some specific language be incorporated in the agreement reflecting that discussion on cost sharing. Moorse stated the language he is proposing be included is based on current estimates of $200,000 and the number of units that would utilize Townline Road. Moorse stated the cities also need to discuss how Townline Road may be changed in the future with the develt^nnent of Highway 12. White inquired whether those four Orono properties could potentially be without access to Highway 12. Moorse stated MN/Dot has agreed to provide funding to construct a road to serve that development. Moorse indicated diat money has to be encumbered by the end of June, and that in order for it to be encumbered, there needs to be a bid let for construction of that road. Moorse stated it is his understanding that the current access to Highway 12 would remain open until the new road is constructed. McMillan inquired ahat happens with the money if a bid is not let or awarded. Moorse stated the money would not be extended. Moorse stated in order to obtain new funding, Medina would have to go throu^ another round of funding applications with MN/Dot. Murphy stated it is his understanding that if this is not completed by June JO"*, Medina would have to resubmit this and that the work probably would not commence until 2009. Moorse inquired whetfter dtere are any items contained within the agreement that the Council has any concerns with. Murphy inquired whether the City should enter into an agreement that binds future councils. Barrett stated procedurally Medina has agreed that this agreement would be a contract and that contracts can be made to bind future councils for a limited purpose for some reasrmable period of time. Murphy stated he is willing to discuss this with representatives from Medina to see whether the density issue can be resolved in some way. Murphy noted there is some disagreement on whether this road should be improved. Peterson inquired whether there is a possibility to meet with Medina representatives within the next week. Moorse stated it is his impression that a portion of the Medina Council would be able to meet with the Orono City Council sometime within die next week. Jane Slaughter noted Medina’s next council meeting is scheduled for May 17'*'. PAGE 21