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ORONO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 29, 1990 MORATORIUM CONTINUED allowed on Orono property. He noted that he was comparing this matter to the existing situation with Long Lake. He said that it would be possible for Wayzata to begin annexation proceedings, as Long Lake has done. He believed that the moratorium is a good idea. Mayor Grabek stated that he would prefer not to have such a facility located at the entrance to Orono. even if were constructed on property within Wayzata. Peterson stated that in her opinion, Long Lake is proceeding with annexation because they disagreed with the conditions of use Orono required. She questioned whethe: such a situation would occur if Wayzata agreed to comply with conditions established by Orono. She asked how the Municipa' Board may view a request for annexation, especially since the property is non-taxable. Bernhardson replied that the property could become taxable in the future. He stated that should Wayzata construct a building on that parcel, that they \/ould probably have a stronger case in favor of annexation. Peterson asked Bernhardson v;hat plans the City would have for that parcel of land. Bernhardson said that the City would need to examine what is the most suitable use of the property. He stated that the moratorium will allow the City to consider uses for the land, whether it be Wayzata s proposal or that of another party. Mayor Gisvold stated that the City of Viayzata does not intend to go against, the wishes of Orono. He said this is an opportunity to relocate their public works facility to an area that will have little impact on either community. He said we do not feel it is necessary to annex the property. VJe only wish to be allowed to use it as we have indicated. Mayor Gisvold explained that they may be unable to wait 6 to 9 months for the moratorium to be lifted. He stated that their current public works facility is at the Widston School. They have received notice that they must vacate this site. Councilmember Callahan stated that he did not want V^ayzata to misconstrue a vote in favor of the moratorium as an indication that he did not want to cooperate with Wayzata. Callahan said that he did not know why, but felt it was undesirable to have two public works facilities located so closely together. He was hopeful that Orono and Wayzata could reach an agreement to benefit both cities and favored the moratorium for that purpose. Councilmember Goetten questioned why the City had decided to place a moratorium on the property at this point. She asked why - 4 -