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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING • MINUTES FOR MAY 24, 1999 ( #1 Townline Road Options, Continued) Tom Barrett, City Attorney, stated he is unfamiliar with the current status of that crossing, but that the City does have the right to request a crossing across the railroad tracks. Barrett stated he would need to review this situation further. Mayor Jabbour inquired whether she was concerned that the City of Orono was not supporting her right to access to Highway 12. Slaughter remarked that she is very concerned that is the case. Mayor Jabbour stated that the City of Orono will not leave any of its residents landlocked. Jabbour commented that the City has attempted to work together with Mn/DOT on this issue but were unable to reach an agreement on what should occur. Slaughter commented that her attorney did send the City a letter regarding these issues. Mayor Jabbour noted that the letter is included in the City Council's packet. Jim Smith, Broadmoor, stated that the cost of reconstructing the bridge will only increase in the future and that the City needs to look at alternative routes to Maple Plain. • Mayor Jabbour stated in his opinion the money that would be used to reconstruct the railroad bridge could better be utilized in the construction of frontage roads and the acquisition of property. Jabbour commented he would like the City of Orono to have an opportunity to look at their options more closely before a decision is reached on this issue. O'Keefe requested that the City of Orono write a letter outlining their specific concerns and questions regarding this project and that perhaps Mn/DOT could redesign this project. Jabbour moved, Peterson seconded, to authorize City Staff to draft a letter to Mn/DOT outlining the concerns of the City Council, as well as requesting Mn/DOT to look at a comprehensive plan for County Road 6 and Highway 12 west to Delano. Flint requested that Mayor Jabbour amend his motion to have Mn/DOT look at Highway 12 west through Maple Plain. Jabbour amended his motion, Peterson seconded, to authorize City Staff to draft a letter to Mn/DOT outlining the concerns of the City Council, as well as requesting Mn/DOT to look at a comprehensive plan for County Road 6 and Highway 12 west through Maple Plain. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Mayor Jabbour requested that the City Attorney review the letter from the Slaughters and outline • the City's position with regard to their access and the options available to the City, to be completed within two months. 4