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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, September 24, 2001 (Mayor /Council Report, Continued) has visited the site numerous times. Nygard stated to his understanding part of the problem may be that the City did receive a letter from the developer back in May stating that all of the grading and drainage work had been completed when in actuality work was not totally completed until sometime in July. White indicated he has visited the site three times in response to the Clemons' concerns. Nygard suggested that consideration be given to a three -way stop sign on Shadywood by the Super America store. White and Peterson indicated they would be opposed to a three -way stop at that location Nygard stated something needs to be done to reduce the speed of traffic in that area. White stated that area is posted 35 miles per hour, with the police regularly patrolling that road. Mayor Peterson recommended Staff review the traffic records and number of accidents at this location to determine whether some steps need to be taken in order to improve the traffic situation in this area. Nygard indicated he would be interested in serving on the committee dealing with the Coffee Channel • and snowmobile issue. n U PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT None CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *( #12) HOUSING PLAN LANGUAGE CLARIFICATION Flint moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the revised language and goals in the Housing Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan as proposed by Staff, with revisions if desired. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #13) LONG LAKE FIRE SERVICES BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Sansevere stated he is satisfied that Orono is not paying for the awards based on the letter received from Long Lake. Sansevere indicated it was his understanding that the $3,000 was a fixed cost every year. Sansevere questioned why it exceeded $3,000. Moorse stated at the time the $3,000 was discussed, it included salaries and not benefits. PAGE 19