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* , , % MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 11, 2005 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — Michael Huddy, Representative Huddy indicated that the Park Commission has not had a meeting since the Park Tour but would be meeting the first Monday in August. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — Jim Leslie, Representative Leslie stated at the last Planning Commission meeting a long discussion was held regarding the expansion of the Narrows Saloon and the need for a master plan for the Navarre area. Leslie noted that application would be appearing again before the Planning Commission, and recommended that some consideration be given to developing a master plan for the future development of the Navarre area. Leslie indicated he would be available at tonight's meeting to answer any questions. Murphy stated the future planning of Navarre would be discussed later in the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS Randy Gilbert, Mayor of Long Lake, stated at the present time the Long Lake Veterans Memorial is being constructed at Nelson Park and requested that the City of Orono help promote this memorial. Gilbert indicated pavers are currently for sale to help offset the costs of the memorial. Gilbert encouraged the City Council members to visit the site. Gilbert noted the Cities of Long Lake and Orono have been cooperating on the construction of the new Highway 12 corridor and the recently implemented shuttle bus. Gilbert thanked Jim Murphy for his work in coordinating the shuttle bus and lining up sponsors. Murphy thanked Mayor Gilbert and the City of Long Lake for their cooperation on the shuttle bus and other joint projects being undertaken by the two cities. Ron Miller, 270 North Willow Drive, indicated he has experienced some erosion and sand runoff as a result of a silt fence that went down approximately last spring. Miller stated he did contact the City three times regarding this problem and that he has submitted a claim for $550 to repair the damage he has had suffered on his property. Miller stated the problem has gone on for approximately 15 months and requested that the City of Orono promptly address this matter. Moorse indicated he has spoken with Mr. Miller and the City of Long Lake within the past two weeks to correct this problem but that the cleanup work has not yet been coordinated. Moorse stated the silt fence • was down earlier this spring but since that time a double silt fence has been put up and some hay bales have been put in place to help stop the runoff. PAGE 2