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Tom Kellogg Pago 2____ Ro: Ofono Village May t7.2002 We are concerned however with the recommendation for concrete curb throughout the project. In the area north of Kelly Parkway we do not anticipate using curb. This is an aesthetic not cost issue. We want to maintain a more natural appearance in that area of the project and utilize ditches and raingardens for the treatment of runoff. These toads are private. As such we should have the option to not use concrete curb. The cul-de*sacs. while irregular in shape, have the same outside radius as a starKlard 45 ’ diameter cul-de-sac. Regarding trails, we do show an extension of the Willow Drive trail to Highway 12. We would prefer to keep this a concrete sidewalk in keeping with the formal landscapirtg in the Village Center. Along highway 12 we again would like to see a concrete sidewalk to the east side of the restaurant and bituminous trail to the west. Traffic - While our estimate of the trip generation is slightly less than yours we do not have issue with the request for a traffic study for the area. Our estimate is lowered based on a factor for a walkable neighborhood as well as a muitiuse retaii area. We believe that the Study should also anticipate the impact on the Willow/CR 6 intersection. We request that you or another consultant do the study for the City. This will avoid the perception that our data is somehow skewed to present a more favorable conclusion. Our endorsement of the preparation of this report should not be interned to be acceptance of the full cost of the study or any offsite improvements. We believe that those costs should be bore by all parties who create the impact and benefit from the solution. You mention that Kelly Is part of the City’s MSA system. We encourage you to investigate the use of these MSA funds for any off-site improvements. Financial Guarantee - We have anticipated paying all of these fees and prowding a letter of credit for the improvements. Please provide a compilation of these fees and credits for improvements provided as soon as practical. Sincerely. LANDFORM COPY: Terry Dahlstrom. Dahlstom Development LLC John Hassler, Dahlstom Development LLC Mike Gaffron, City of Orono Greg Gappa, PE, City of Orono 650 BUTLER NORTH BUILDING 510 FIRST AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55403 OFFICE: 612.252.9070 FAX: 612 252.9077 «MM».lan<Nonn.nM