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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 9, 2005 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. • • (Cooperative Agreement, Continued) Moorse stated discussion was also held regarding future improvements to "Townline Road and that he is suggesting some specific language be incorporated in the agreement reflecting that discussion on cost sharing. Moorse stated the language he is proposing be included is based on current estimates of $200,000 and the number of units that would utilize Townline Road. Moorse stated the cities also need to discuss how To, development of Highway 12. White inquired whether those four Orono properties Road may be changed in the future with the potentially be without access to Highway 12. Moorse stated MN/Dot has agreed to provide funding to construct a road to serve that development. Moorse indicated that money has to be encumbered by the end of June, and that in order for it to be encumbered, there needs to be a bid let for construction of that road. Moorse stated it is his understanding that the current access to Highway 12 ,would remain open until the new road is constructed. McMillan inquired what happens with the money if a bid is not let or awarded. Moorse stated the money would not be extended. Moorse stated in order to obtain new funding, Medina would have to go through another round of funding applications with MN/Dot. Murphy stated it is his understanding that if this is not completed by June 30`x', Medina would have to resubmit this and that the work probably would not commence until 2009. Moorse inquired whether there are any items contained within the agreement that the Council has any concerns with. 1 Murphy inquired whether the City should enter into an agreement that binds future councils. Barrett stated procedurally Medina has agreed that can be made to bind future councils for a limited P Murphy stated he is willing to discuss this with rel issue can be resolved in some way. Murphy noted should be improved. Peterson inquired whether there is a possibility to Moorse stated it is his impression that a portion of Orono City Council sometime within the next wee Jane Slaughter noted Medina's next council agreement would be a contract and that contracts se for some reasonable period of time. :atives from Medina to see whether the density is some disagreement on whether this road with Medina representatives within the next week. Medina Council would be able to meet with the is scheduled for May 17`x'. PAGE 21