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» qvutes of the regular oroso cmr council MEETCNG held on DECEMBER 12.1994 (iJlS-Septic/SewcrWoricPlan-CoDtiDued) During discusson of the poteatid North Long UJee sower proj^^ Moo^ ^d the Chy needs to detenninc the costs invoh ed and to what d^« tte Cityjs wffl.^ to paittopale in these costs before a pubUc infortnation meeting ts held. AB ^erf o^e tmpottance of maintaimng open communication with the public on the progression of tto program. Hurr alM^ed to infottn the public of the Met Council's involvement m this program. It was noted that the City will request Bonestroo & Associatw to subrnrt a pro^sal and price for conducting a feasibility study for this project. Gafffon reported having cstirri3ted costs on the 3Ctu^ project itself. Council confirmed Orono Orchards as a second priority listing. Jabbour however, would like to see those listed first receive sewer in 1995, and those listed second, receive sewer in 1996. The Council directed Staff to explain to die residents the "hot spot" areas, the Citys philosophy regarding sewer availability, and to explain that the City needs to obtain approval from many different agencies before a sewer project can move forward. (#16) ESTABLISH D.ATE FOR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT PUBLIC HEARING Callahan moved. Jabbour^nded, to hold a joint pubUc hearing with Long Lake regarding the proposed personal watercraft ordinance prior to the Coimcil meeting of January 9, 1995. Ayes 4, Nays (HIT) MCTO PROPOSED BUS ROUTE CHANGES Moorse reported the Metropolian Coun^ Transit Opwations b considering eliminating bus service on Brown Road south of Watertown Rewd and on County Road 51 ftoin Brown Road to West Ann due to low ridersWp. Tins would require a loop route in or near Long Lake for the return trip to Minnea^,^. Originally, the MCTO’s plan was to have a short loop on Willow Drive but tha^^oS^ be under construction next year. The MCTO proposes to create a loop from Brow^I^ad along Watertown Road to Old Crystal Bay Road, then north on Old Costal Bay Roat^o the Middle School to turn around for its return trip. Moorse asKed for the Councus^put. AH Council members were opp^^ to a bus route on Wa^crw^^m Road. Kelley felt the buses should run mainly otvCounty Roads, with the exception mhil^tilley Road. Hurr suegested maintaining s^ice on CoRd 51 to the Maxwell Bay acchs^. Hurr felt public transportation was an uii^rtant consideration in the LMCR grant ap^^ for the access project. / \ It was recommenri^ that Moorse send a letter to the MCTO reflecting the Co^^s view and a City representative be present at the MCTO public bearing on Decembcrs,l4.