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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />May 29, 2001 <br />• <br />(Orono Woods Senior Housing Project, Continued) <br />Flint moved, White seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4658, a <br />Resolution Adopting the Redevelopment Plan for Housing Project Area No. 1, <br />Establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 -1 therein, and Adopting the <br />Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor, and to approve and adopt RESOLUTION <br />NO. 4659, a Resolution Approving Housing Program and Stating Intent to Issue Housing <br />Revenue Bonds. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT, CONTINUED <br />( #14) INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHT AT COUNTY ROAD 6 & WILLOW DRIVE <br />INTERSECTION <br />Flint indicated he has concerns regarding the installation of a street light at this intersection. Flint <br />noted the City has only received one request from a resident in this area requesting a street light. <br />Gappa recommended a street light be installed at this intersection due to the number of accidents <br />that has occurred at this location over the past few years. <br />Flint commented by installing street lights, the complexion of Orono would change. • <br />Gappa stated in his view a street light is needed at this intersection. Gappa noted other street <br />lights have been installed along County Road 6 and would help to improve visibility and alert <br />drivers to the presence of the intersection. <br />Flint inquired whether a flashing amber light was considered for this intersection. <br />Gappa stated a flashing amber light tends to be more intrusive. <br />White suggested the City monitor this area for one year to see whether a light is needed. <br />Sansevere indicated he would support a street light if Gappa feels it is needed for safety reasons. <br />Flint noted the one fatality that occurred at this intersection occurred during the daytime. <br />Gappa stated installation of a street light is one of the most cost effective safety improvements <br />that can be made to an intersection. Gappa noted this intersection will be used more frequently <br />once the new development is completed. <br />Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the installation of a streetlight at the <br />County Road 6/Willow Drive intersection by Wright Hennepin Electric for a S375 <br />installation cost and a monthly operational cost of $8.40. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 2, <br />White and Flint Opposed. <br />PAGE 24 <br />