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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 26, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #07 -3310 Ryan Companies US, Inc., 2765 Wayzata Boulevard West — Continued) possible ramifications of proceeding forward with the project without having the access issue clearly defined. McJilton stated initially the MnDOT people did deny the permit and said that they would like to see a shared driveway arrangement. MnDOT has acknowledged that they do not like the location of the driveway but that in the future the road will belong to the County. The County has indicated they do not have an issue with the new access point. Murphy asked how the County has indicated that. McJilton indicated it is stated in a letter from the County and Staff and MnDOT have been provided 1. • with a copy of the letter. McJilton stated they are in the process of working with MnDOT and their neighbors on consolidating access. McJilton indicated they have proceeded forward with some of the building improvements but are delaying work on improvements to the site until the access issue is • resolved. Ryan's intent is to relocate the access and they anticipate doing that work next spring. Murphy recommended that Ryan obtain written documentation from both MnDOT and the County regarding the access. . McJilton stated she does have it in writing from MnDOT that they will issue the permit once they have a shared driveway agreement. White stated the second issue is the ditch work and the amount of.impervious lot coverage. Mattick noted Provision 9B on page seven of the Development Agreement does address the timing of the ditch work. White asked whether that refers to old Highway 12 or the new Highway 12. Turner stated in the Development Agreement the words Highway 12 refer to the new Highway 12 and the words Wayzata Boulevard refer to the current Highway 12. 0 PAGE 4 of 32