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MINUTES OF THE . ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 14, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #06 -3225 David Carlson, Continued) Johnston distributed color photographs of the site depicting the views from Highway 12 and the Luce Line. Johnston displayed plans illustrating the proposed landscaping for the site. Trees to be removed include cottonwood and box elder trees. The canopy over the driveway would be retained. Johnston stated the 20 foot road width was designed to help limit the impervious pavement on the site and that there will be no curb and gutter. In addition, storm water ponds have been designed to handle the runoff on the site. Johnston stated in their opinion the 28 foot roadway is not necessary and that they would like to compromise at a 24 foot width. Johnston stated they would include the wetland in an outlot, with a conservation easement over that portion of the site, and that this development would be under the control of a homeowners association. Johnston stated the lots will basically be one -acre lots. Johnston stated sewer and water is still an outstanding issue and that if that item is not resolved sometime this year, they would be requesting that Wayzata supply those utilities. Murphy stated in his view the two cities are close to reaching an agreement on the sewer and water but that he would recommend requesting sewer and water from Wayzata. Murphy stated the City of Long Lake has requested that the City of Orono look at a user agreement for the people who utilize Long Lake sewer and water and that it is likely those affected citizens would be required to pay a monthly charge for those services. Johnston stated they would be discussing with Staff the details regarding implementation of the conservation design. Johnston indicated they are prepared to submit plans to the DNR for their review. = McMillan inquired whether the trail would be paved. Johnston stated a portion of the trail would be paved. Murphy commented that it is likely that the DNR will not approve the blacktop. Johnston stated in their view the blacktop is necessary due to the degree of the slope. Rahn stated typically the narrower the road, the slower people tend to go and that if Staff is okay with the amount of parking available on the site, the narrower road may be okay. White noted that Staff is recommending a 28 -foot roadway. Bremer inquired what the width of the roadway is for Brackett's Point that was recently approved. • Gaffron stated that roadway was approved at 20 feet but that it only services three homes. Gaffron stated there are a variety of reasons why the City's code requires 28 feet, and that since this is not a through road, he would not have a problem with reducing the width to 24 feet. It was the consensus of the City Council that a 24 -foot roadway is acceptable. • PAGE 6