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i- <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR MAY 22, 2000 <br />f <br />It <br />w <br />V <br />'¥'[ <br />t <br />t <br />'r <br />V <br />(Mayor/Council Report, Continued) <br />Mayor Jabbour commented that information should be included in the City's Comprehensive <br />Plan and could be given to the MCWD. <br />Sansevere stated he has heard some concerns regarding the water level of Lake Minnetonka <br />and the possibility of allowing dock extensions Sansevere inquired whether they would need <br />to apply to the LMCD for a dock extension <br />McMillan noted the water level of Lake Minnetonka has been lower in the past than what the <br />current water level is. McMillan stated the residents are free to apply for a dock extension <br />permit. <br />Sansevere inquired when the City Council will be reviewing the issue of choosing a police <br />consultant. <br />Moorse stated he has received some proposals back from a number of consultants and will be <br />setting this item on the City Council agenda in the near future. <br />Flint stated he has reviewed the letter from the Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission, <br />and inquired whether the City has a policy as stated in the letter for the extension of cable TV <br />service throughout the City. <br />Moorse stated the City currently does not have a specific policy relating to this, but that the <br />Cable Company has its own policies regarding the number of houses that are required within a <br />certain area in order for cable to be installed. Moorse stated City Staff is assembling a map of <br />the various subdivisions within the City, which will also reflect areas of the City where there is <br />expected to be higher density in the future. Moorse stated City Staff' will be supplying this <br />information to the Cable Commission for their review. <br />Kelley commented the City of Orono should have a policy in which it is recommended or <br />required that the utility companies and cable companies bury their lines whenever possible. <br />Flint stated it was his understanding the agreement recently signed with the Cable Commission <br />had stated the cable company would bring fiber optic to Orono as of a particular date. <br />Moorse stated it was his understanding they would not bring it to every person's residence but <br />will be building a fiber optic backbone within the City <br />Kelley requested Moorse review the agreement to see whether the City can request the cable <br />company bury their lines. <br />[#' ■r