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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO Cm' COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JIFLY 8, 1996 (“#9) #2142 ANGELA WOODHOUSE, 2625 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION #3740 Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt Resolution #3740 Vote; Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/'COUNCIL REPORT Callahan reported that the moratorium on Hwy 12 development expires on July 22, Since the study on the moratorium is incomplete, Callahan suggested extending the moratorium to the first Council meeting in September Callahan said he would like to come to a conclusion soon and not keep developers waiting Callahan moved, Jabbour seconded, to extend the moratorium to the first Council meeting in September, 1996. Hurr noted that Staff .tad recommended an extension to October 30 and asked the reason for the cnange in date Callahan said he would prefer to move forward, and if there was a recommendation for a zoning change, plans could be reviewed. Hurr questioned whether there would be time for a code amendment with public information meetings and suggested extending the date to the second Council meeting in October. Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to amend the motion to extend the moratorium on Hwy 12 development, Ordinance #148, 2nd Series, to the second Council meeting in October, 1996. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Callahan noted receipt of a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding the right-of-way issue The League has asked for a voluntary contribution of $560 or more towards costs incurred in lobbying, providing information, and possible litigation to protect cities in their control of the public right-of-ways. The is»ie involves the placement of telecommunication cables in public right-of-ways and support of efforts to regulate such placement. Callahan recommended supporting this effort and contributing $1,000 Callahan moved, Jabbour seconded, to contribute $1,000 from the Contingency Fund to the League of Minnesota Cities for purposes of issues regarding the protection of public right-of-way. Vote; Ayes 5, Nays 0. Callahan said the Maxwell Bay public access construction will begin soon and is expected to be completed this year. A public ceremony recognizing the access will be held. Callahan reported having a discussion recently with Jim Grube of Hennepin County regarding Co Rds 6 and 15 road improvement. Grube e.xpects proposals will be presented to Council by the end of this month. Kelley said Co Rd 6 West by Independence was now closed.