03-28-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL N2ETING HELD MARCH 14, 1988 WESTONKA SENIOR'S REPORT CONTINUED Transportation Coordinator, Susan Wilkens, stated last year over 12,000 rides were provided to seniors giving them transportation to the grocery store, medical appointments, etc. The ride program is in conjunction with trying to keep seniors independent and remain living in their own homes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Cathy Bailey stated they were very proud of the many hours served by the well elderly foi the Senic,r Center. She explained their goal to set up a E,enior foundation planning for future seniors twenty years to come. She announced that thev • ill be celebrating National Senior Center Week in May ,.,;. r 'i a breakfast anc the Council will be invited to att iL: n' . -Allison Felland stated she received a letter from the Minnesota State Highway Dept. informing her that they will be installing a temporary flashing light at the intersection of Willow Drive and Highway 12. She noted that the letter from the Highway Dept. was in response to a letter she sent them regarding the dangerous intersection at which she was involved in an auto accident last year. Acting City Administrator Gerhardson stated that staff has not yet received this information from the State Hwy. Dept. Ms. Hel lanJ stated she would send the City a copy of the letter she received. -John Hollander, 200 Hollander Road, stated he felt the City was not doing anything to restore and save historical landmarks. He noted his building (which the City deemed hazardous and required its removal) was founded by Samuel Lyd.iard and William Dickey in 1857. Mayor Grabek stated that the City has no formalized program but is in regular contact with the Pioneer Museum in Long bake. Council directed staff to rontact Jim Dillman of the Pioneer Museum fo: moie information on historical landmarks.