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Long Lakc/Orono Consolidation Committee Thursday, October 21,1999 Page 3 Moorse comnicntcd that growth could be defined by a continuation of the current philosophy as outlined in the comprehensive plans, and that perhaps rather than asking "How will Long Lake and Orono grow", to ask "How will Long Lake and Orono develop" It was the consensus of the Committee to delete the sentence "How will Long Lake and Orono grow?" Development and Values As it relates to development and values, the Committee discussed how de\ciopincnt is fundamental to community values. Prosser commented in his opinion land use is a prime reason why people have elected to icsidc in this area, and that the Committee should look at preserving the existing character and variety of the residential dev elopment relative to lot size and other amenities, maintaining the compicmcntarv small town and rural qualities that exist in the community as well as preserv mg and supporting the unique commercial districts of the community in downtown Long Lake and Nav arre What are the Issues? Prosser stated the Committee will need to determine what questions and concerns must be addressed to evaluate consolidation, what information is needed to address the question or concern, how docs the issue relate to identified values, and what steps must be taken to implement the consolidation Peterson objected to the last sentence in that it might impiv- to the general public that a final decision regarding consolidation has been decided upon Peterson commented it was her understanding no one on the Committee has reached a final decision as of this time concerning the merger. Prosser suggested that the sentence be modified to read, "what steps should be taken to address any conflicts in preparation of implementing consolidation" or "what steps should be taken to resolve conflicts as it relates to implementing consolidation" Po2:Ulation As it relates to the population figures. Gaffron pointed out that Orono's estimates of the anticipated population as it relates to the overall population and households are lower than those provided b> the Metropolitan Council. Gaffron stated that thev are expecting that an additional 700 homes in the Orono area will bring the Citv to full eapaeitv Chaput commented that Long Lake ’s estimates are lower as well, noting that thev will be losing a number of residential units as a result of the new Hiuhvvav 12 corridor.