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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 9,1999 ("2505 The Bancor Group, Continued) noting that he would be in favor of higher density for th'S area. Mayor Jabbour commented that credit should be given for the streets. Gaffron staled under a PRD the Cib/ has allowed credit for roadways, noting that no credit is given under a standard plat for streets. Mayor Jabbour commented that the Applicant will need to appear before the Planning Commission with their proposal once these issues are addressed. Campion stated that they will continue to keep the buffering to the north and east, and will look at trying to achieve a one acre zoning under a PRD with credit being given for the streets. >MYOR/COUNClL REPORT May^c Jabbour stated he has been contacted by one of the business owners, the owner of the vacant^mm.ercial building adjacent to Highway 12 and Industrial Boulevard in Long Lake, regarding -Lhe possibility of constructing a service road to provide additional access to his business from Old CrWal Bay Road. Jabbour stated he explained to the property owner the process that needs to be folk^.ved and the City’s general philosophy regarding this matter. Jabbour cornmented that the Cihy's cui^nt comprehensive plan, which is in the process of being updated, is being made obsolete in part be^^se of the new Highway 12 corridor. Mayor Jabbour stated tn^the City should make a determination whether a frontage road is necessary in this locationw^ whether a frontage road is desired by the property owners in thot area. Jabbour commented tttc|l the City has taken a position that they do not want an exit ramp from new Highway 12 in this lo^tion. Kelley stated he essentially told theS^resentative the same thing last wee ’K. Kelley commented that the traffic counts by Mn/DOT are rf^t always accurate and that their numbers tend to differ from the County's numbers. Kelley commentedt,m his viev/ the new Highway 12 corridor should be constructed first. Mayor Jabbour suggested that the City Adminis^tor send a letter to the affected business owners informing them that this issue has been discussedV^ that the City Council is interested in their input on this matter. Mayor Jabbour stated he has spoken with the president oNt^eat America who has stated Uiat the Dakota Rail will officially be shut down October 15, 1999. Jwbour commented the next step is o meet with Hennepin Parks to discuss the Dakota Rail to Trail p^^ject. Kelley commented that he is aware that the Orono Police DepartmeH^is ta’King some action regarding Big Island. Jabbour stated that the police are aware of the situation and are reviewingN^Is matter. Sansevere commented that perhaps the number of boats should be restricted inljiat area. iber of WMts.Mayor Jabbour stated that in previous years the Fire Marshall limited the numi Page 11