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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 22, 2001 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #4 — Forest Lake Landing, Continued) Lisa Mullin, 4440 Forest Lake Landing, commented her biggest concern regarding this lake access point is the lack of a buffer between her property and the right -of -way. Mullin stated her property is located almost on top of this access, with her well, a portion of her driveway, front steps, deck and approximately one -half of her yard being located in this proposed access. Mullin stated she is a single mother and has concerns regarding strangers using this access point and others at all hours of the day, which makes her feel extremely unsafe. Sansevere inquired what Mullin would like to see happen with this lake access point. Mullin stated a natural area for this site is very reasonable. Mullin stated she would not be opposed to a few neighbors using the site, but commented the City cannot control who uses this site. Mullin reiterated a natural classification for this site is the most reasonable given the logistics of the neighborhood. Sansevere inquired whether she would prefer to see a stairway constructed. Mullin stated she would like to see a stairway constructed. Nygard inquired whether Mullin thought the illegal deck, driveway and well located in the right -of -way • deterred people from traversing in this area. Mullin stated they legally are entitled to use this lake access point, but questioned whether they would care about her property. Mullin stated she is unsure how the City could have allowed those structures in the right -of -way in the first place and then years later come back and say they will now be opening it up to the public. Nygard stated the City did not allow any of it and they were put there illegally. Flint requested the Council hear from another resident. Dick Osgood, Executive Director of the Lake Minnetonka Association, stated he has been working with Staff on this issue and has sent a letter to each of the Council members. Osgood inquired whether the Council has received that letter. Flint indicated they did receive a letter several weeks ago. Gaffron stated the letter was included in the Council packet approximately one month ago. Osgood stated their concerns are with the City's process of considering these accesses as a class rather than this one per se. Osgood stated since this is the first access point to come before the Council, he would like to express their concerns. Osgood stated Lake Minnetonka is a public body of water, with everyone having access to it. Osgood stated the lake is used on an extensive basis, and suggested that a more appropriate access site be found, which can provide adequate services. Osgood further stated he would like to see natural landscaping used as a means of restoring some of these shorelines. PAGE