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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 11, 1985. PAGE 7 Mayor Butler stated that the site on Old Crystal Bay Road and Highway 12 would have a better access to the property than the property at 875 Wayzata Blvd. Zoning Administrator Mabusth informed the Council that the City should consider the MWCC interceptor that will run along Highway 12, and the developers that will be approaching the City for commercial uses, and should develop and prepare for this in the future. Mabusth asked Council if a professional planner could be hired for consultation with staff to help develop these performance standards for this type of zoning. Mabusth stated that John Shardlow would be the ideal planner to hire in that he worked on the interceptor issue and is also familiar with the City's poli,:ies. Councilmember L. Adams moveL', Councilmember T. Adams seconded, to explore the employment and invite John Shardlow to the Council to discuss a contract to act as a consultant with the City staff for this specific project concerning the non-sewered commercial area and rezoning of highway 12. Motion, Ayes (5) , N., •-s (0) . Councilmember I. Adams asked that the City not put Cliff Otten on hold until after the study is concluded and that the City approve a request for a rezoning. 9:15 PM APPEARANCE MAYOR ART KUNZE CITY OF LONG LAKE CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF LONG LAKE SEWER PLANT PROPERTY Long Lake's Mayor Art Kunze was present along with attorney, Arlo Vande Vegte. Kunze noted that he does not have the soil boring tests yet. Kunze stated that the City of Long Lake plans to furnish sewer and water to this site. Kunze noted that this property is useless to the City of Orono in that Orono is not receiving taxes off this property. Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated tthe property has 25 acres with only 13 dry buildable acre, Mabusth noted that at a maximum Long Lake would only get 12 to 13 units if developed on rural standards. Mabusth stated that the DNR has new setbacks for structures from Long Lake creek that the City will have to abide by. Mabusth stated that soil borings are being done within the area of the pond to see if this property is buildable. Counci lmember T. Adams stated that even if Long Lake provides sewer and water, it is more of a density question. Adams stated that it causes more problems for Lake Minnetonka to allow that many houses on only 25 acres. Adams explained to Kunze that Orono's philosophy is different from Long Lake's. Adams suggested that Long Lake taxe a look at some of the recent PRD's that have beer done in Orono. Adams stated that he would like to see the two acre density done in the most economical way with or without sewer.