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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Moaday, Jaac 13,2005 7:00 o’clock p.m. (Mayor/CoaacU Report, Coatlaacd) Murphy indicated he is in support of the new technology. White inquired whether the park tour was successful and whether the City encountered any problems as a result of the storm that went throu^ Orono recently. McMillan stated she is happy with the purchase of the additional land next to Navarre Park and the improvements to the Navane Park. Murphy stated dte tour was productive. Moorse stated to his understanding Casco Point received the brunt of the storm. Gappa stated the Public Works Department would like to purchase some additional generators in order to keep up with the demands placed on sewer lift stations during power outages. Gappa stated a fair number of residents now have their ovm generators and suggested that the City include some articles in the next city newsletter regarding water usage during power outages. Peterson inquired about the mowing at Crystal Bay Park. Gappa stated he did speak with the mowing contractor who indicated he is behind schedule due to the rains. Peterson stated the park should be nwwed nKnre often than evety ten days. Murphy noted May Street is scheduled to be closed Monday. Murphy expressed a concern that a large number of residents would try to go south on either Brown Road or other streets, and inquired whether the police chief has been notified of the potential situation. Moorse stated a letter has been sent to the County. Murphy stated Long Lake and Orono have agreed to have a shuttle bus available on Monday morning at St. George’s Church that would circle its way around the lower part of Long Lake to pick up pedestrians from the south side and drive them to the north side. Murphy indicated this information would be distributed to the residents via cable television and newspapers. Murphy stated they are seeking donations to help keep the shuttle bus running for the next three months. Murphy indicated by closing May Street, they are anticipating that Brown Road and Old Crystal Bay Road would be ope^ a year earlier than origiiuilly proposed. Murphy stated a meeting was held between representatives of the cities affected by the Dakota Trail, Three Uver Parks, and the Hennepin County Rail Authority regarding the planning and decision making process for constructing a trail on Dakota Line. Mtophy indicated it is expected that the trail, if approved, would be started in 2006. Murphy noted there has b^ some oppositiem to the trail along the Dakota Line. PAGE IS