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n LJ ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 27, 2000 12a. Kevin Garnett Application for Kennel License at 450 Orono Orchard Road South — Continued wants everyone to feel safe and will definitely make some changes. He wants to be accepted and does not want special treatment. Garnett asked if he could change the 3- foot fence to a 6 -foot fence. Mayor Jabbour stated that would require a variance permit, which would take 2 -3 months. Peterson stated that the 6 -foot fence would not be necessary, but Garnett might choose to do it for liability reasons. Manson mentioned landscaping with tall shrubs along the fence. Mayor Jabbour stated they can plant shrubs as tall as they want. Kelley moved, and Peterson seconded, to approve the Kevin Garnett kennel license at 450 Orono Orchard Road South as it stands. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Moorse, Kelley, and Peterson met with the City Administrators from Medina and Long Lake, representatives of the Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department, and a Long Lake council member to discuss the preliminary design of the fire station. The fire fighters is have come up with a list of items needed by the fire department. They will meet again in one month. Kelley stated that in budgeting for next year, it is very likely they will have to bond for this. He spoke with Jim Gulbranson and they feel they should get the 3 Administrators together and come up with a way to allocate expenses above what Mn/DoT will reimburse. Sansevere asked how Mn/DoT decides what to reimburse. Peterson stated that Mn/DoT reimbursed Eden Prairie for the appraised value of the building that was being moved, but Eden Prairie already owned the land involved. i Mayor Jabbour stated the Highway 12 Design Review Committee is working hard for the City and receiving very little recognition. He asked how the Council could recognize them. Kelley suggested a recognition dinner this summer for all volunteers. Mayor Jabbour stated that he and Mr. Erickson have had many discussions, but have not made any progress. He spoke to Mn/DoT and asked how important it is to remove Erickson's objections. Mn/DoT doesn't want to deal with it until the legislature is back in session. Mr. Erickson and his attorneys have filed a letter asking for an environmental impact statement, which would delay the project for many years. Many of his concerns seem irrelevant, such as the historical significance of the Luce Line Bridge. Mayor Jabbour asked why the City is being held hostage by a man who is not really affected by the highway. In his last letter Mr. Erickson mentioned two other merchants who when approached, stated they had nothing to do with the letter. 9