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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 28, 1985. PAGE 14 Cit;•A,3ministrator Bernhardson suggested delaying action on the petition until staff can ,•,-)rk with the DNR and Hennepin County regarding the no parking signs. Bernhardson noted that Hennepin County will not take any action unless the CiLy recommends something. Acting Mayor Frahm explained to the neighbors that the DNR requires all cities to provide public access to the lake. Frahm stated that if the City fails to provide these public accesses the DNR could condemn property for the access. Frahm explained that staff needs to work with the DNR before the City can take any action on this petition. Councilmember L. Adams suggested that staff look into the possibility of placing a public dock onto the North Arm landing to eliminate the problem of the f ishermen seeking out private docks to do their fishing. SENIOR CITIZEN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERMENT City Administrator Bernhardson explained that five years ago the City of Orono adopted a resolution giving special assessment deferment options to senior citizens. Bernhardson stated that this is the fifth year of that agreement and the Counci.l must decide whether to make such a program renewable. Bernhardson noted present county guidelines and since those guildelines were last acted on in 1979 it should be appropriate at this time to update those guidelines. Acting Mayor Frahm moved, Councilmember L. Adams seconded, to make the special assessment deferment option renewable for senior citizens for a five year period and to adopt Hennepin County's guidelines. Motion, Ayes (3), Nays (0). REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION City Administ.rato,:- Be itardson requested the Council enter into executive session after the regular Council meeting has adjourned. BOARD OF REVIEW MAY 30, 1985 City Administrator Bernhardson reminded the Council that 0 Board of Review meeting will be held on May 30, 1985, at 7: J p.m. in the Art. Center. FENCE ON SHORELINE DRIVE City Administrator Bernhardson stated that Hennepin County is exploring the right of way issue with the fence. Bernhardson noted a letter that Building 6 Zoning Administrator Mabusth had written to George Rovegno at 2010 Shoreline Drive. Art Tourangeau of 2060 Spates Avenue and Terry Morse of 2080 Spates Avenue were present. Tourangeau expressed his concern with the fence location and his view of the lake.