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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 27, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. __________________________________________________________________________________ Page 24 of 29 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT (continued) A matrix will be put together with seven options relating to possibilities for road closures by the lake. Hennepin County will be researching the costs and duration of the closure in relation to each option. Some of the options include no build, a single lane going east, a single lane going east in the morning and a single lane going west in the afternoon, a single lane with a stoplight, two lanes, and a total closure. McMillan stated Hennepin County is working toward addressing the concerns and that in her view the matrix will help understand the project and costs. McMillan noted the trail will definitely be located on the north side so it will be right next to the lake. The City of Long Lake will be paying for the additional engineering costs. Levang asked how far the trail will extend McMillan indicated it is her understanding the trail will go to Old Long Lake Road. Cornick noted the Mayor spoke to Hennepin County at the meeting about possible improvements on eastbound Wayzata Boulevard. McMillan stated the County said they would take it under advisement. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT *14. 2ND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT The City Council took no formal action on this item. 15. POLICY FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Olson stated this item is to help clarify how items come up on the agenda and communications between Council Members and Staff. Olson stated the Council should discuss whether they should adopt a formal policy. McMillan noted Wayzata adopted a formal policy in June and Lake Elmo is also working on a similar policy. McMillan stated at the League of MN Cities orientation sessions spoke quite a bit about the idea of having policies in place. McMillan stated there are a number of stresses to the job of being Council Member and part of City Staff and that they often have to deal with tense, negative or stressful situations. McMillan stated the City Council must be skillful in how they respond and be careful not to condemn and be respectful, which can be difficult at times to do in this type of an environment. McMillan stated having a formal policy provides the Council a way to check themselves and realize their position with Staff and other Council Members.