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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Murphy addressed the City Council regarding the new Highway 12 corridor, noting the Mayors of Long Lake and Orono have assisted in the cities' attempt to obtain funding in the amount of $90 million for this project. Murphy commented since the two cities had been working on the issue of consolidation over the past year, this item has been put somewhat on hiatus. Murphy noted one of the major issues involved in consolidation was the impact the new Highway 12 corridor would have on this area and the fact that Long Lake would lose its City Hall, Public Works Department and Fire Department as a result of the improvements to the highway. Murphy indicated he has spoken with Tony Winiecke, Mn/DOT, who will be doing the final design work on this project. Mn/DOT will be letting bids for Stage I, which is the piece of construction between the two intersections of Wayzata Boulevard and old Highway 12 on the east and Highway 12 and Highway 6 on the west. Murphy stated the major goal at this time is to relocate the railroad, with letting of the bids scheduled for the year 2002. Murphy stated Mn/DOT is anticipating a completion date for this phase of the project to be completed in the fall of 2005 or the spring of 2006. Stage II will be let in the spring of 2004, with construction expected to be completed in the year 2006. Murphy stated Mn/DOT will be approaching the residents affected by the new Highway 12 corridor in the near future. Murphy recommended the City of Orono work closely with Mn/DOT on this issue in order to help protect the rights of the residents who will be impacted by the construction. • Mayor Jabbour thanked Jim Murphy for his efforts on this project. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (44) #2596 BRENSHELL HOMES, 1181 WILDHURST TRAIL — CLASS III SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION Steve Behnke, Brenshell Homes, and Tom Stokes, Brenshell Homes, were present. Weinberger stated Brenshell Homes is proposing a five lot development located at 1181 Wildhurst Trail, which was reviewed by the City Council at their last meeting, and also reviewed by the Planning Commission at their last meeting at the request of the City Council. Weinberger stated a number of concerns, which were raised by the residents in the area, have been addressed by the developer. Weinberger stated one issue City Staff has reviewed is whether this property would need to be governed by the bluff ordinance. City Staff has determined the lot does not meet all the criteria to be considered a bluff. Weinberger stated another issue of concern related to slopes, and slope protection has been addressed. Weinberger stated City Staff has reviewed this issue to insure that there is sufficient erosion control and natural environmental protection in this area. The areas on proposed Lots 2 and 5 near the ravines is primarily the concern regarding potential erosion and the stormwater management ponds. City Staff feels those issues have been addressed in the proposed igrading and drainage plan. Weinberger stated conservation easements would be placed PAGE 3