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S. City Council Meeting November 13, 2000 S. Melanie Deluca —Orono Area Sports Alliance — Continued stated that Orono may choose not to endorse the document, or to rescind support later if the Council doesn't approve of the way the group functions. She also stated she would raise the voting issue to the group, and once it is functioning, they can change the voting provision. The group is supposed to consist of representatives from each participating organization or city, so it would be consistent. Flint suggested that Orono could support the Alliance, and send a representative who would not vote on any issues. Mayor Jabbour stated that he fears if the Alliance members vote on something, the City would then feel obligated to follow through. Ms. Deluca stated the Alliance will vote on internal issues that govern the running of the organization, but would never infringe upon another group's rights. Mayor Jabbour stated that although the Council disagreed with the voting provision and would not have a voting representative, they support the Orono Area Sports Alliance enthusiastically. No action was taken. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — PAULINE BOUCHARD, REPRESENTATIVE • Ms. Bouchard stated that the Park Commission is making progress in Navarre Park. The equipment should be completely installed this year. The paving will probably not begin until spring. They have inventoried 38 or 39 lake access sites owned by the City. They will be able to report to the Council in January or February. Some of the access points were impenetrable from vegetation, the Commission will be returning to those sites to photograph them in the winter, without the vegetation coverage. At some sites they questioned the actual width of the access road. At other sites, adjacent property owners have encroached on the access. Mayor Jabbour stated that the Dakota Line has some opponents. Minnetonka Beach went to the Lafayette Club and the Lafayette Club passed a resolution against it. Mayor Jabbour stated he is grateful to the mayors of Minnetonka, Deephaven, and Minnetrista for their support. He stated he was bothered that State Representative Tom Workman took sides without discussing the issue with Orono. Mayor Jabbour has sent a letter to the Commissioner of Transportation explaining the issue. He asked that the Park Commission members also send letters in support of the Dakota Line project. Flint asked Mayor Jabbour to continue working with the City on the Dakota Line after he leaves office because of his background experience with it. Mayor Jabbour stated he • would definitely continue his involvement in some capacity.