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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Moaday* October 22,2001 7:00 o'clock p.in. (019 - Ameadmeof to Aoinal Rcfulations, Cootlaocd) Sanscvcrc pointed out the ofdinance berore the Council tonight is not specifically geared towards John Hollander. Sansevere staled the ordinance applies to all the residents of Orono. Flint commented if there are errors in the document, those can be corrected after-the-fact. Flint stated Hollander is welcome to submit his suggestions concerning this ordinance. Hollander reiterated he did request that a copy of the ordinance be sent to him prior to tonight’s meeting, which was not done. Hollander stated he does have a rigtil to review the document prior to ihu meeting since it docs affect him. Flint stated the Council is going to vote on the motion now. Hollander reiterated he is opposed to the amendment since in his view it is directed at him personally. Sansevere inquired whether people who currently have five or more cats on their property would be grand-fathered in under this ordinance. Tom Barrett staled there is no grand-fathering in under this ordinance. Sansevere stated Hollander would need to come to the City and request a kennel license if he w ishes to keep five or mure cats on his property. Hollander stated he is in disagreement witli that and that this ordinance cannot be made retroactive. VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION: Ay« 4, Nb >t 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Flint stated the City does need to infonn the residenu of the area that the City of Orono’s position has been mischaracterized by the Ma>or of Minnetonka Beach regarding the closure of local streets in Minnetonka Beach serving Orono residents. Flint staled the Mayor of Minnetonka Beach has told people that the Orono City Council and the Chief of Police do not object to closing off certain roadways in Minnetonka Beach, which is in error. Flint noted the City has attempted to meet with the Mayor of Minnetonka Beach on several occasions to discuss the trail issue and was turned down. Flint recommended a letter be sent to the Mayor along with each individual Council member of Minnetonka Beach. Moorse stated Staff and other representatives were ready to meet with the Ma>or of Minnetonka Beach, who declined their invitation. Moorse noted the Police Chief did send the Ma>t)r of Minnetonka Br sch a letter clarify ing her position on the closure of the roadways. PAGE 26 J