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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 10, 1986 MAYOR'S REPORT continued Councilmember Adams reported on the new Dakota Rai 1 which to Hutchinson line that runs that scenic excursions and of are being made. He noted tl regarding the City and felt the project. CABLE TV REPORT: that he attended a meeting has purchased the Wayzata through Orono. He stated ier recreational proposals tat there may be concerns someone should be policing City Administrator Bernhardson stated that them- are some bad sections of railroad to be concerned about but that some sections were replaced recently. He stated that staff will review and report back in a month. There was no Cal -)lc, TV Report at this time. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: BIG ISLAND HAZARDOUS BUILDING PROCEEDIVGS RESOLUTIONS #1942 THROUGR #1975 City Administrator Bernhardson recapped this matter stating that the '85 Legislature re-established the Big Island Board of Governers. The Board is composed of representatives from four. different veterans organizations: American Legion, 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 commencing hazardous building proceedings against all the buildings on the island. Back in August, Mr. Jim Lund, base:., on the institution of the Board, to work together or, 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 clays in hopes of receiving tLe appropriate time table from the Big Island Board of Governers and if adequate progress is not made, staff will then f i le them with the court. It was noted that a conditional use would also be required and recommended that the Board of Governors make application. Additionally, City Administrator Bernhardson noted that Roy's Bait of Excelsior has been storing approximately 30-35 fish houses on the island which is in violation of zoning code and hardcover requirements; and is :a fire hazard.