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E ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2000 (Mayor /Council Report, continued) Peterson, Moorse, and Kelley are on the Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department Relocation and Building Committee. The committee has interviewed 3 architectural firms, T.K.D.A., S.E.H., and B.K.P.V. The committee chose B.K.P.V. by majority vote. Kelley noted that they are in a unique position because two city councils are working together on the fire station project. He also stated that the site selection is critical and they need to proceed quickly. Mayor Jabbour suggested they have only one representative present information to the Councils to avoid confusion and conflicting views. Peterson noted that they are taking into account the area worked by the fire fighters, as well as their home addresses, in selecting the site. Sansevere stated that the police officers would like to meet with the Council regarding the selection of a new chief of police. The police could provide a committee to work with the Council. Flint asked for an update on the County's plans for the Hennepin County Shoreline Drive Public Works facility. Mayor Jabbour stated that the County had asked for the application to be tabled to provide time for the County to consider moving the facility. This may be difficult because the facility serves Watertown, Minnetrista, and Shorewood. Mayor Jabbour noted that neighbors are disturbed by the truck traffic at the site. He also stated that this is a two point issue: 1) could is they abandon the site, and 2) if not, could they build something more attractive. Kelley stated he is concerned with run -off and pollution of the wetlands from the salt shed. Mayor Jabbour stated he had attended a positive meeting regarding the Dakota Rail to Trail project. ENGINEER REPORT 10. Access Options for Narrows Dock Lots Mr. Miegel, a dock lot owner, was in attendance. Dock lot owners have concerns about Shadywood Road being posted as no parking. Many neighbors attended a previous meeting on the issue. At that time, the staff recommendation was that the no parking be revised to allow 5 vehicles to park in the area. The Council decided not to change the parking restriction at this meeting. Gappa, Gaffron, and Mr. Miegel have met with Hennepin County. There is one existing curb cut that accesses one dock lot. The county would only grant one additional curb cut to access the rest of the dock lots. The county wants the dock lot owners to get together to work out cross • easements before a curb cut permit is issued. 7