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r. PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1991 JT6C61.V6 your input to assist us with mskintj ^ rscomrr.ondtition. So please let us consider all of the facts before we nake a choice." A member of the audience stated that the groups from the north and south consistently support a 'no build' oosition. Bruce Carlson said, "I think it is fair to say that everyone here is in favor of no new corridor off of an existing alignment, safety and working with the City of Long ..CKe. Goetten responded to Mr. Wyatt’s comments about the Planning Commission be sufficiently informed to maxe a decision. She said, "In all fairness to the Planning Commission, for those of yQy 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 Council appreciates their efforts and we need all of you to support them. Every meeting that is held is open to the public. Tne 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 corric I asked Steve Hay recently whether the option of 'no bu ...c . ; 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, a ad that MNDOT would walk away before going to that degree. I would also like to say that I recently attended a neighborhood meeting in the City of Long Lake. A number o: Orono citizens decided that we would like to work with Long Lake since city officials have not yst do.ne 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 T..''ce residents. He said, "Make them aware that we are inter ted in working with them. Encourage them to talk to their Council. Our City Council has hea .d 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, "The 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 -