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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITV COUNC IL MEETING HELD ON NOV EMBER 25, 1996 (#1B - County Road 15 Orono Lane to Wayzata Border - Continued) Jabbour said he was in favor of the project but not with allowing the cutoff to be taken and receiving only half credit Polaczyk informed the Council of the cost policy of the County Callahan told Polacz>k that the policy does not solve the problem and informed him that the City should get credit for the ftill value of the property Polaczyk responded that if the cutoff was not used, it w ould increase the cost to the City Hurr told him the cost savings would also be to the County. It was noted that all other cities also share a 50/50 cost as applicable in County road construction Callahan told Polaczjk that the City was not in the ,)osition to reach a cooperative agreement at this time Goetten asked when the aureement with the railroad would be reached Polaczvk said it would occur after January I, 1997 He explained that the right of entry was required for construction If condemnation is required, a judge makes the determination and imposes a 90 day rest period and a fair market price is established. Jabbour and Goetten were of the impression that railroad property could not be condemned. Hurr said she was asked why the County spent money for an overlay prior to a major reconstruction. Polaczyk said the overlay was necessary’ to aid the road in lasting over the winter months ahead. Kelley said he w ould like to look at specifics of the design Goetten asked for copies of the design to review. Jabbour informed Polaczyk that he felt the City would contribute their 50% share but would want 100% credit for the Ferndale Cutoff property without exception. Callahan said it was his opinion that the project as a concept should move forward. Callahan moved, Jabbour seconded, to continue action on the application to the December 9 Council Meeting. Vote Ayes 5, Nays 0. (*#2) CONSENT AGENDA Items #4, 6, 7, 9, 17, 18, 19, and 20 were added to the Consent Agenda. Jabbour moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. L 5