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ORONO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 29, 1990 <br />MORATORIUM CONTINUED <br />the Cit'- ‘^»ad not considered purchasing the land themselves. <br />Be*;, irdson stated that he became aware of Wayzata's actual <br />purchase of the property only a short time ago. He stated that <br />there hc.d been no interest expressed by Council regarding the <br />purchase of the land from MNDOT. <br />Councilmember Peterson asked v/hatever became of the proposal <br />to trade property in Orono for property in Wayzata. <br />flayor Gisvold indicated that the discussions pertaining to <br />trading properties were not very extensive. <br />Callahan stated that he would not have been in favor of <br />purchasing the property from flNDOT. <br />Mayor Grabek asked Mayor Gisvold v;hat position the City of <br />Wayzata has taken with regard to the location of Highway 12. <br />flayor Gisvold stated that Wayzata has not taken a formal <br />position at this time. He stated that Mr. Crav/ford had not used <br />the word assurance when discussing Highway 12. Mr. Crawford did <br />indicate that he strongly believed that Highway 12 wo*uld not go <br />to the south, otherwise they \/ould not have considered disposing <br />of the subject property. <br />Mayor Grabek stated that because there are so many <br />unanswered questions, a moratorium is necessary. Mayor Grabek <br />asked that staff send a letter to Mr. Crawford asking him the <br />reason the property was sold to VJayzata. The letter should also <br />inquire about representations made to Mayor Gisvold regarding the <br />construction of Highway 12 south of its current location. Mayor <br />Grabek said that he was still concerned about the visibility of <br />the public works facility should it be constructed on the Orono <br />property. He ques" oned whetner the Wayzata City Staff had <br />reviewed all other possible locations within Wayzata. <br />Mayor Gisvold stated that there are no <br />within Wayzata that would have adequate acreage. <br />other locations <br />flayor Grabek asked flayor Gisvold whether he would be <br />amenable to discussions regarding joint use of a public works <br />facility. <br />•ayor Gisvold stated that he would welcome such discussions. <br />He reminded Mayor Grabek that they do not have an unlimited <br />amount of time in which to find an alternative location for their <br />puDlic works facility. <br />There were no further comments regarding this matter and <br />Mayor Grabex closed the public hearing. <br />- j “