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Tatt ordinance several months ago for f oi^ration. The Council had a number ed limit ^tore 8.00 a.m. and aftermmendations for personal watercraft eas.is as set forth by the DNR. : sounds ambiguous. at it is designed to regulate the actions lajority of individuals. lent reason for drafting the ordinance. 3uJd be required in order to enforce the nance would do that the state uld be a bigger concerns. ng Lake were going to present their to table the ordinance for further to eliminate sections 1-3. Ayes: 4, INDOT regiirding the ideas from the ns at that intersection during rush ignagc docs not deter people from rccmcMl. Another idea *ould not have a significant impact, •ption was not a serious consideration land turns. g into the costs. that crossing would be restricted as Kelley asked if the City of Orono has a long-term game plan as to the flow of U-affic. For instance, would the stop light be removed with the eventual continuation of service roads.Mayor Callahan stated that he didn't believe anyone had a position regarding that.Kelley feels it is important to have a longer range plan in place because it’s important to keep Highway 12 flowing.Mr. Peterson asked whether MNDOT would provided the signs if requested. Moorse stated that Vasek did not respond specifically to that question. He expects to hear from Vasek soon as his people are coming out in the next week or so to explore other possibilities. For example, a flashing light used as an indicator, to be placed about 200 feet before the intersection. Kelley noted that if Old Crystal Ba\ Road would be closed, there would be more bus traffic on Willow during the school year. Me asked how this problem would be handled so that buses could make the necessary left hand turn from Willow. Hurr suggested having police at the intersection and that MNDOT should be aware of the situation. Mayor Callahan suggest closing Willow at the same time of dosing Old Crystal Bay Road, thereby forcing the traffic down further. Hurr asked what the objections to placing the barrier would be. Mayor Callahan responded that one would be the inability to cross. Additionally, there are objections from people who are opposed to cutting off the left turn. Goetten noted that businesses especially don't want the left turn eliminated. Glenn Cook noted that the Mayor of Long Lake feels the barrier is not an acceptable solution to the problem. In light of the fact that most drivers disregard warning signs as suggested, Goetten stated that she had asked whether the area couKl be monitored with a report on progress in six months. The Chief said he could do that. (#18) ROOF REPAIR CRYSTAI. BAY POST OFFICE It w’as moved by Hurr, seconded b\ Gocllcn, to approve the roof repair bid for Plymouth Roofing for an amount of $5,300.00. Ayes: 4, Nays 0. (#19) EASEMENT ACQUISITION OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD BRIDGE It was moved by Goetten. seconded by Hurr. to approve the easement acquisition fqi the Old Crystal Bay Road Bridge with VCI Capital Inc. in the amount of $4,448.00 which is reimbursable to the City from Municipal State Aid Funds. Ayes 4. nays 0.