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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 12, 2002 7:00 o'clock p.m. . 5. #02 -2843 PROFESSIONAL PROPERTIES OF ORONO, 2765 KELLEY PARKWAY — Conlinued Even though the construction of the trail would not likely occur for many years, Gaffron stated the City would need to require a letter of credit for the trail construction and an easement now. White indicated that the City could offer no good solutions to the applicants regarding the trail and easements. Although the City would need to require the easement, White felt it was highly unlikely they would use it. White recommended the resolution indicate that the City would try to place the trail other than within the easement, and if successful, they would extinguish the easement agreement. Ritter clarified that, if the City were successful in placing the trail within the MnDOT r -o -w, the City would abandon the easement. Murphy stated that the County would likely take back this roadway within the next five years and encouraged the Council to move the Resolution forward with this added language. Moorse questioned the Council with regard to the lighting issue. He asked what the Council's opinion was regarding the character west of Willow Drive. Was the Council interested in a darker rural area or a more urban section? He questioned how they felt the lot should look at night, as well as, what the light along Kelley Parkway should look like. 0 Murphy stated that the office building would need to be lit for clients into the early evening hours. Moorse asked if the proposed shoebox style lights would be acceptable. Gaffron stated that the Planning Commission recommended lights no higher than 20' and perhaps a few more strategically placed near the handicapped parking area. White indicated that he supported the height limit and suggested interested parties identify and drive by other parkways to get a feel for what works well. For example, near Anderson Parkway in Bloomington, White indicated there was a nice parkway with good lighting to look at. Mayor Peterson questioned if there were actually two separate lighting areas to consider. Gaffron indicated that the shoebox style light had been proposed for the parking lot, whereas Dahlstrom had proposed a more decorative lighting within their development. In addition, he recommended that the landscaping be put on hold until the whole design for Kelley Parkway would be determined. Gaffron suggested the Council adopt the Resolution with the proposed amendment and look at the development agreement for discussion at Thursday night's work session. Murphy moved, White seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4890, a Resolution granting General Development Approval for Planned Unit Development No. 3 for Professional Properties of Orono, Inc, with the amendment to allow the applicants to spread hay at the site. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. • PAGE 6