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MINL7TES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 27, 2003 7:00 o'clock p.m. . MAYORICITY COUNCIL REPORT, Continued Moorse stated that the North Brown Road construction was scheduled for completion by next week. Gappa stated that the work on Industrial Boulevard should be complete now. Murphy stated that two things must happen, first, the citizens must acclimate themselves to the reality they will have to deal with over the next four years. As construction phases in and out of areas of Orono, the City must continue to effectively communicate this to its residents. Second, assurances from MnDOT have been given that this is the worst of it, as it tries to accomplish numerous things before the construction season winds down before winter. MnDOT has indicated that they ,%N ill sit down with the City over the winter to discuss the various phases and timeline. McMillan reminded staff how critical it is to be mindful of school bus traffic in the midst of construction. Murphy pointed out that Kurt Erickson has specifically been meeting with bus companies and their transportation committees to anticipate any future difficulties. Acting Mayor Sansevere reiterated the importance of enforcing the designated construction • hours of 7:00 A.M. White stated that the City of Minneapolis was forced to apply severe restrictions and penalties to contractors who failed to comply with the rules and meet proposed timelines. *16. HOUSING WEEK— PROCLA_NLATION Murphy moved, White seconded, to adopt the Proclamation setting the week of November 15 -22, 2003, as Housing Week in Orono. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 17. 2530 FOX STREET DRIVEWAY — APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION Gappa explained that in October 2002, the City reviewed two driveway access locations for new construction at 2530 Fox Street. At that time, staff recommended the driveway access be from the shared private drive; however, the property owner has requested the driveway access directly from Fox Street. Gappa stated that no decision from Council was reached during the 2002 meeting and the issue was tabled. The owner has submitted a second request for the appeal of an administrative decision on • the driveway location, which identifies the Fox Street access as Option 3, and two other PAGE 12 of 16