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MINUTES OF THE RYGUI.AR ORONO COUNCII, MEETING HF:I,D MARCH 10, 1986 MAYOR'S REPORT continued Counci1member Adams reported that he attended a meeting on the new Dakota Rail which has purchased the Wayzata to Hutchinson line that runs through Orono. fie stated that scenic excursions and other recreational proposals are being made. He noted that there may be concerns regarding the City and felt someone should be policing the project. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that there are some bad sections of railroad to be concerned about but that some sections were replaced recen-zly. He stated that staf f wi 1 1 review and report back in a month. CABLE TV REPORT: There was no Cable TV Report at this time. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: BIG ISLAND HAZARDOUS BUILDING PROCEEDINGS RESOLUTIONS i1942 THROUGH 51975 City Administrator Bernhardson recapped this matter stating that the 185 I,egislature re-established the Big Island Board of Governers. The Board is compos,%d of representatives from four different veterans organizations: American I,egion, VFW, Disabled Veterans, and Order of the Purple Heart (2 representatives each). Title was given to the Big Island Board of Governers in December and the State has apparently tendered them monies (approximately $25,000-$30,000) with a stipulation. Additionally, Orono has been in the process of c_ommencinq hazardous building proceedings against all the buildings on the island. Back in August, Mr. Jim Lund, based on the institution of the Board, to work together on the removal of just the worst buildings which for the most part. has been done. Staff recommends that Council pass the hazardous building proceedings at this meeting and that the staff will hold them in Abeyance from filing with the courts for a period of 30 days in hope£ of rec.�viving the appropriate time table from the Big :island Board of Governers and if adequate progress is not made, staff will then file t hem with the court. It was noted that a conditional use would also be required end recommended that the Board of Governors make application. Addit.icnally, City Administrator Bernhardson noted that Roy's Bait of Excelsior hag been storing approximately 30-35 fish houses on the island which is in violat.icn of zoninq node and hardcover requirements; and is a fire hazard.