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rs t ..... PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1991 receive your input to essist us with making a reconunendation. So please let us consider all of the facts before we make a choice." A member of the audience stated that the groups from the north and south consistently support a 'no build' position. Bruce Carlson said, "I think it is fair to say that everyone here is in favor of no new corr ^r off of an existing alignment, safety and working with the Ci ^ Long Lake." Goetten responded oo Mr. -t's comments about the Planning Commission be sufficiently informed to make a decision. She said, "In all fairness to the Planning Commission, for those of you that may not know, the Planning Commission has only recently been given directives from the City Council to become involved in this process. I think the Planning Commission is doing an excellent job addressing this issue. The ncil appreciates their efforts and we need all of you to si rt them. Every meeting that is held is open to the public. T.e public is always welcome." Ann Cosgrove said, "The public was told at the various MNDOT meetings that MNDOT would not build a road if the communities could not agree on a corridor. I asked Steve Hay recently whether the option of 'no build' is possible. He informed me that a 'no build* option is possible and that MNDOT cannot force a highway corridor down our throats. Mr. Hay told me that they would have to bring this issue to the legislature in order to over-ride opposition from the cities, and that MNDOT would walk away before going to that degree. I would also like to s.ay that I recently attended a neighborhood meeting in the city of Long Lake. A number of Orono citizens decided that we woulc like to work with Long Lake since the city officials have not yet done that. There were approximately 14 people at the meeting and the Long Lake residents seemed excited about the aspect of working together toward a unified position. Tney asked what they can do and I told them to start talking to their City Council members." Kelley encouraged the residents of Orono to talk with the Long Lake residents. He said, "Make them aware th..t we are Interested in working with them. Encourage them to talk to thei/: Council. Our City Council has heard the pressure from you to talk to Long Lake." Goetten stated that the City Council is trying to work with the City of Long Lake. Jabbour said, "Ths problem is that the process cannot be put on hold waiting for Long Lake to hop on board. We are facing issues involving a new facility, fire and police service. Highway - 19 -