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w NEW -ELL P. WEED, JR. TwELvE OAKS CENTER, SUITE I000 P.O. Box l2» WAYZATA. MINNESOTA 66391 October 27, 1986 Mayor of Orono and Members of City Council 1335 South Brown Road Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 Gentlemen and Ladies: A,b1iC_ Commen+z I bring to your attention for immediate consideration the approval and construction of a new entrance road to Orono Lane from Highway 15. The proposed new entrance would commence approximately 200 feet East of the present entry point and connect with the current Orono Lane approximately at mid -point or on the line between the See and Thomas properties. A plat is attached with suggested road entry drawn in but the exact location should, of course, be subject to final approval by the residents on the lane and City engineers. The proposed entry arm of the road would cross property presently owned by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Johnson of 1355 Orono Lane. I understand that the Johnsons would make the land available for this road if approved by the City. The need for a new entry road is, I believe, unanimously agreed upon by all parties, residents, City and County engineers, public service vehicle drivers and indeed every- one who has ever used the lane. Because of the heavy and increasing traffic on Highway 15 and because of the totally blind corner immediately to the West, this is probably the most dangerous corner to exit or enter in all of Orono if not in Hennepin County. For the safety of the residents and their friends, public .-vice vehicles and tradesmen who serve the lane and all .io commute on or use Highway 15 in this area we ask that the City Council give their approval in principle'to this new entry road at tonight's meeting or the earliest possible date so that design drawings and cost estimates might be made for the resident's and City engineer's review and final approval.