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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 14, 2011 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (14. ESTABLISHMARCH28TH WORK SESSION, Continued) Printup asked what was decided on the landscaping that would be presented at the work session. Kellogg indicated he still needs direction on the railing. Printup stated he would like to see the railing eliminated. Bremer indicated she would like to keep it as designed and look at it again if costs go over on the project. Kellogg stated they could incorporate additional plants as an option in lieu of the railing. Bremer indicated she would be fine with that. McMillan asked if the entire median would be raised. Kellogg indicated it would be and that there would be some openings in the median where the manholes are located. Kellogg noted the police and fire departments have reviewed the plans with the exception of the latest landscaping revisions. McMillan commented that in her opinion the police and fire departments would want the ability to cross the median in the event of an emergency, which the plants and shrubs would allow versus the railing. Bremer moved, Printup seconded, to schedule a joint work session with the Orono School Board on March 28th at 5:30 p.m., to get an update on the final design for Old Crystal Bay Road. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Printup indicated he has gotten some good feedback about the LMCC taping. Printup indicated last Friday he took a tour with Mr. Gaffron around Orono to look at ongoing projects and to obtain a history of the area. McMillan reported she had a meeting with the Hennepin County Commissioners and local mayors. At the time the redistricting is done, it is likely Orono will have one commissioner rather than two. McMillan indicated she spoke with Jim Grube about the turnback of Highway 12 and how that will be commenced in the near future. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None Page 21 of 22