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L MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 2000 PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — Debora Halvorson, Representative Halvorson invited the members of the City Council to attend the Park Tour scheduled for September 5 at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Jabbour commented the City of Orono has received a resolution from the LaFayette Club indicating they are opposed to conversion of the Dakota Rail to a trail because of the possibility of young children being hurt by a train. Jabbour stated if the Dakota Rail is converted to a trail, there will no longer be trains running on this line. Jabbour expressed concern that the members of the LaFayette Club did not speak with the City prior to issuing the resolution, noting that their understanding of the project is not totally correct. Jabbour encouraged the Parks Commission to continue to pursue the Dakota Rail to trail project. Flint noted that Woodhill Country Club is in support of the Dakota Rail to trail project. Jabbour commented the members of the Woodhill Country Club did request the City address the pros and cons of this particular project prior to making a determination on whether to support the project. LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT — Lili McMillan, Representative • None PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — Daniel Kluth, Representative Kluth noted a public hearing and open house has been scheduled to discuss the revised Comprehensive Plan. Kluth stated the members of the Planning Commission have been reviewing the Comprehensive Plan. Kluth commended the members of City Staff for their fine work on revising the City's Comprehensive Plan. Kluth reported the Planning Commission has been meeting with the Long Lake Planning Commission in an attempt to improve communications and determine common areas of interest where the two cities could work together on planning issues. PUBLIC COMMENTS None • PAGE 3