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ORONO CrTY 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 Jabbour 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 Maybe Jabbour stated he has been contacted by one of the business owners, the owner of the vacant^mmercial building adjacent to Highway 12 and Industrial Boulevard in Long Lake, regarding*the 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 f^k^ed and the City’s general philosophy regarding this matter. Jabbour cornmented that the City's cuhrent comprehensive plan, which is in the process of being updated, is being made obsolete in part bebwse of the new Highway 12 corridor. tli^the ion area. Jabbour commented tltat 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 thel^resentative the same thing last week. Kelley commented that the traffic counts by Mn/DOT are^t always accurate and that their numbers tend to differ from the County's numbers. Kelley commented«,m his view 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 bean discussedV(^ that the City Council is interested in their input on this matter. Mayor Jabbour stated he has spo'Ken with the president oN^eat America who has stated that the Dakota Rail will officially be shut down October 15, 19S9. J^bour commented the next step is to meet v/ith Hennepin Parks to discuss the Dakota Rail to Trail p^^ecL Kelley commented that he is a'ware that the Orono Police Departme regarding Big Island. meh^is taking some action .'abbeur stated that the police are aware of the situation and are reviewing\t^i^nctter, Sansevere commented that perhaps the number of boats should be restricted inlijat area. Mayor Jabbour stated that in previous years the Fire Marshall limited the number ofV<^ate^ Page 11 ~