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MINUTES OF THE ORONO NAVARRE TOWN MEETING Thursday, March 13,2003 7:00 o’clock p.m. Nygard agreed that trafTic is an ongoing concern for Nax^irre. He indicated that it is often difficult to traverse the road by foot, even when crossing the road. He stated that, over the years, he has encouraged the City and County to make traversing through Navarre on County Road 1S more difficult for the general public, and that the traffic be encouraged to instead use State Highways to the north and south of Navarre. Evon Paige asked if the redevelopment of Highway 12 would cause an increase in traffic in Navarre. Nygard pointed out that, over the next few years, with the redevelopment of Highway 12 and other roads in Orono, traffic would be difficult. He proposed that this w'ould be a good time to piuduce a plan to effectively handle the traffic situation aAer these projects are complete. Gabriel Jabbour, 98S Tonkawa Road, disagreed with Nvgard ’s assumption that traffic could be routed away from County Road 15. Asa past Orono Mayor, Mr. Jab^ur stated that Council, over the last 30 years, has attempted to work with the County on this traffic situation. He felt it was unrealistic to tell the public that a plan could be created during the next few years that would reduce traffic on County Road 15. Mr. Jabbour demanded that the Council tell the residents the truth about what impacts the Highway 12 and County Road 6 construction will have. He questioned what more the City or County could do, during redevelopment of County Road 6 and Highway 12, especially when Mound plans to build 800 new residential units, which will only increase the traffic burden. Mr. Jabbour felt the Council should not make a speech or promise anything it cannot deliver. Nygard stated that he felt the residents should be aware of the need for planning and discussion regarding the traffic dilemmas faced by Navarre. Steve Wagner, 3607 Shoreline, owner of A-1 Rental. Long time resident and business owner, Mr. Wagner enjoyed the advantages a small community, like Navarre, has to offer. He indicated that many of the local businesses would like to grow and progress together, w ith the community, w ithout being faced with the City bringing in a big box or strip mall to detract from the small town atmosphere of Navarre. He did, however, express the need for better crosswalks with working buttons, and questioned if the proposed fire sub station w'ould mean higher taxes for residents. Mayor Peterson indicated that they would discuss the fire station proposal later in the evening. Bob Albertson, 2100 Shadyw'ood Read, 39 year Navarre resident. .Mr. Albertson suggested that the City consider hiring a landscape company to design a nice plan for the Navarre area, and an architect to come up with some conservative ideas to bring uniformity and continuity to the community. If he were to ere ,.te a 10 year plan. Mi. Albertson stated that he would recommend additional crosswalks and a center stoplight above the intersection in Navarre. Lee Erger, 3265 Crystal Bay Road, felt that access to the Dakota Rail Comdor Trail should be made for people entering and exiting the trail He also thanked Bob Sansevere for returning his call reg.irding questions about his Mediacom bill. Dr. Frank and Melissa Plachecki, residing at 3685 North Shore Drive for merely six months, expressed his happiness in being a member of the Navarre community. He mdteated that li\ing in PAGE 3 of 10