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• • • MINUTES ORONO CITY COI Monday, Novei 7:00 o'cic PUBLIC COMMENTS F THE CIL MEETING er 28, 2005 p.m. Paul Wrobel, 1126 Hollybrook, Wayzata, stated he recently put his townhome on the market for sale and has run into some problems with the sale due to the home being located in a floodplain. Wrobel stated he did commit himself to a year's rental at Orono Woods ',because he thought his old residence was sold. Wrobel stated two weeks after he committed himself at Orono Woods he received a notice from the buyers stating that they are unable to obtain flood insurance from FEMA. Wrobel indicated he was unaware of the need for flood insurance. Wrobel stated he attempted to verbally cancel his tenancy at the Orono Woods complex. Wrobel stated he was told two weeks later by the management of the Orono Woods complex that he would be held to his lease. Wrobel stated the Orono Woods handbook states that Great Lakes Management would be understanding, adapatable, and flexible with its policy under very different circumstances. Wrobel indicated he was subject to a $3,000 penalty for canceling out of his lease. Wrobel stated Great Lakes Management was not interested in considering his situation other than asserting themselves in enforcing his lease. Wrobel stated in his opinion he did not receive proper consideration by Great Lakes Management of his situation with FEMA. 'I Wrobel requested the City Council speak with Great Lakes Management regarding this situation. Sansevere questioned whether the Council is able to do anything in this situation. Gaffron stated the first issue deals with the sale of the home, which occurred in Wayzata and is not something the City of Orono can deal with. ;I Wrobel indicated he has dealt with the FEMA issue. Gaffron stated a private, nonprofit entity owns and underlying fee owner of the property. Gaffron ind the City has absolutely no involvement in the day -1 tes Orono Woods and that the City is only the the owner has a 99 -year lease with the City and operation of the apartment complex. Wrobel stated the way the apartment complex is opexated does reflect on the City of Orono. White pointed out Orono Woods is owned by Volunteers of America. White recommended that Mr. Wrobel appeal to the owners of the complex rather than Great Lakes Management. White stated Volunteers of America is in the business of providing housing for seniors and that in his opinion they would be approachable. Wrobel commented that private individuals can be quite affected by legal writings, which tend to protect the person or entity that has the document drafted. �I Worden inquired whether Mr. Wrobel consulted with an attorney prior to the sale and lease. Worden stated he is unable to advise Mr. Wrobel because the City owns and leases the property. Worden PAGE 3 !I