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MINUTES OF THE 5 6 7 2 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 8, 2007 (9. #07-3316 MARK ASHTON WITH JOHN TERRANCE HOMES, LLC, ON BEHALF OF MITCH COOK OF CENTRAL BANKAND LARRYPALM OFLGL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS — STONEBAY OUTLOT A, Continued) Curtis stated the City's engineers have reviewed the plans and they were satisfied with the amount of stacking anticipated based on the applicants' numbers. Kellogg stated they did have a concern that the drive-through would not be adequate if this was a different type of bank or other retail use and that they have taken the applicants' word on the amount of traffic through the drive-through. White commented this appears to be probably the best plan that he has seen for this site to date and that the buildings are distinctive and impressive. Rahn inquired whether the applicants are okay with the comments of the city engineer and the fire marshal. Mohagen stated they are. Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, Application #07-3316, Mark Ashton with John Terrance Homes, LLC, to direct Staff to prepare a Preliminary Plat Resolution and Resolution Granting General Concept Plan approval for adoption at the October 22"a Council meeting. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *10. #07-3318 ANDERS HOLM ON BEHALF OF STEPHEN H. OTTO, 2185 WATERTOWN ROAD — VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 5678 M rghy moved; McMillansggonded. to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5678, a Resolution Granting a Variance for the Property Located at 2185 Watertown Road. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Murphy stated there will be a meeting with Mn/DOT concerning the roundabout and that they would like Mn/DOT to relocate the line of takeover from behind the intersection to the county, which in the City's opinion will help facilitate the construction of the roundabout. Murphy noted Mn/DOT has not responded on whether there will be any stacking on the ramps during rush hour. White stated he did view the roundabout that has been constructed near Cottage Grove and that the roundabout is a great concept in certain situations. McMillan commented the citizen's police academy is going well and that they learned about traffic stops at the last session. White commented the City's policies should be clear on what would occur in the event of a major emergency and that the City should ensure they have the appropriate amount of insurance to cover a catastrophe. White noted Tess Rice was named by the Finance Commerce Magazine as one of the top women in Minnesota involved in finance. PAGE 7 of 10