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r' <br />2. <br />3. <br />MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD JULY 11, 1994 <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT (CONTINUED) <br />Jabbour suggested the City Administrator draft a letter to Maple Plain and Independenr.c <br />advising them of scheduled meetings and asking for their comments and concerns. Othei <br />members agreed. <br />Hurr was excused at 8:37 p.m. <br />Mayor Callahan expressed concern with Highway 12 traffic counts being conducted since <br />Orono was not involved in choosing the experts conducting the test and interpreting the <br />results. Moorse explained that Barton-Aschman would be providing the City information <br />to review. Mayor Callahan suggested drafting a letter to Mn/DOT stating the City’s <br />position. <br />Mayor Callahan questioned a citation that was issued on Tanager. Gaffron explained that <br />the property owne>® were issued a citation. They have silt fencing in p.-ice. will be re^ <br />grading back to the original grade and will provide a restoration/refoiestation plan for <br />replanting on the bluff. Although there have been no permits issued and no double fees, <br />Gaffron thought there would be court fines to pay. Restoration will be costly and will <br />far exceed any double fees that City could impose. Members expressed frustration with <br />granting variances to preserve trees only to find them cut down shortly thereafter. <br />Gaffron thought the homeowners may propose a restoration plan that is less than staff <br />feels appropriate and they may have to appeal to City Council. <br />Jabbour suggested the next newsletter include an article relating to tree cutting. Kelley <br />thought the City should be pro-active instead of re-active to tree and vegetation cutting. <br />Gaffron explained that new homeowners in the City are given a packet of information <br />when they homestead which includes tree cutting information. Kelley thought a packet <br />should be designed with the most important information clearly defined. Kelley <br />suggested inviting area realtors and landscape contractors into the City to discuss <br />regulations. <br />Mayor Callahan asked about the status of the parking lot at the Crystal Bay Post (Office <br />Moorse responded the lot was proposed on the south side of the post office with six <br />parking stalls. It would also provide parking for the park on weekends and evenings. <br />As pan of the lease with the US Postal Service, the City is to provide the parking lot <br />If the parking lot is placed on the south side, a setback variance from the roadway would <br />be required. The cost of the lot will be approximately $3,000 with additional trees <br />planned for screening from the playground. A plan will be provided for the parking lot <br />layout at a later date. <br />Jabbour commented that staff should be sure "Confidential Attorney/Client Privilege <br />information is not available to the public. Moorse stated that information was only <br />provided to the Council as information. <br />4. <br />5.