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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, September 22, 2003 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />(17. WATERTOWN ROAD HOUSE MOVING, Continued) <br />Murphy reiterated that the City would be losing a costly contractual deal with MnDOT, if <br />the home were not moved within the next 9 days. <br />Butterfield stated that the process has been held up by 2 neighbors who he has been <br />waiting to hear from over the last two months to make this happen. <br />Bellows indicated that she had only received notice of the move this past week and called <br />to find out more at that time. <br />Sansevere asked what impact the move had on Ms. Bellows or Mr. Demele, if it was <br />merely the moving of their mailbox. <br />Bellows stated that the removal of canopy, as well as, the mailboxes concerned her. <br />• <br />While he could appreciate their questions and concern for the canopy, Murphy pointed out <br />that over the past 6 -7 years, up to 15 homes have been moved out of the Long Lake area in <br />preparation for this construction project. He pointed out that others have lost far more and <br />been devastated more by this project than tree trimming warrants and asked what more the <br />City could do to assure them. He indicated that Stubbs is an experienced mover, Scanlon • <br />an experienced tree trimmer, the City Engineer will be available for assistance, and that <br />public works will accompany the movers. <br />White acknowledged the fact that the City had spent a great deal of time ensuring <br />Watertown Road stays as rural as possible, noting that Scanlon would do a far better job <br />than Asplundh. He admitted that the move must take place. <br />Scanlon explained that he would be driving the route directly ahead of the house mover <br />only trimming where absolutely necessary. <br />Sansevere asked what further could be done to assure the neighbors. <br />Moorse suggested the City obtain a letter of deposit or insurance. <br />Gappa suggested the Council move to approve the `house move' subject to adequate <br />insurance, and conditions that Stubbs is the mover and Scanlon the tree trimmer. <br />Bellows asked what the timeline would be for the move. <br />Butterfield indicated that the move would likely take place a week from Wednesday, with <br />mailers sent out to notify neighbors 5 days in advance. <br />Page 10 of 16 <br />