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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 this area. Mayor Jabtcur commented that credit should be given for the streets. Gaffron stated under a PRD the City 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. ' •» [AYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Mayo^^abbcur stated he has been contacted by one of the business owners, the owner of the vacantVs^mmercial building adjacent to Highway 12 and Industrial Boulevard in Long Lake, regarding^ possibility of constructing a service road to provide additional access to his business from Old C^^al Bay Road. Jabbour stated he explained to the property owner the process that needs to be folk^ed and the City’s general philosophy regarding this matter. Jabbour commented that the City’s cuh^nt comprehensive plan, which is in the process of being updated, is being made obsolete in part bec^se of the nev/ Highway 12 corridor. Mayor Jabbour stated th^the City should make a determination whether a frontage road is necessary in this location whether a frontage road Is des.red by the property owners in that area. Jabbour com.mented tHts|t 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 the)«resentative the same thing last week. Kelley commented that the traffc counts by Mn/DOT are nw always accurate and that their numbers lend to differ from the Counti’’s numbers. Kelley commentedUn his viev/ the new Highv/ay 12 corridor should be constructed first. Mayor Jabbeur suggested that the City Adminis^tor send a letter to the affected business owners informing them that this issue has been discussed\(T^d that the City Council is interested In their input on this matter. Mayor Jabbeur stated he has spoken with the president ofGreat America who has stated that the Dakota Rail v/:!l officially be shut down October 15. 1999. J^bour commented the next step is to m.eet with Her.nepir, Parks to discuss the Dakota Rail to Trail ^^^‘ect Keiley commented that he is aware that the Orono Police Departmeh^is taking some action regarding Big Island. Jabbour stated that the police are aware of the situation and are reviewingsjis m.atter. Sansevere comme.nted that perhaps the number of boats should be restricted in tijat area. (