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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 28, 1999 • ( #2439 Service 800, Continued) Jean Mork - Bredeson, stated that one major issue is the expense of constructing this median that Service 800 is being requested to bear. One option is to allow a left -turn in rather than simply right -in and right -out. Mork - Bredeson stated that most of her staff travel east to west and live north of the site and that a right - in/right -out would be safer for her employees. Mayor Jabbour stated that had the City Council known this intersection would only be a right -in/ right -out, they would not have voted in favor of this access. Jabbour remarked that the City would like to provide an access for Otten and other City residents by having this become a full intersection. Mork - Bredeson stated that Service 800 is ready to occupy the building once the access issue is resolved. Kelley stated in his view this should be a full intersection, and if MnDOT refuses, this Council's view would be reflected in the minutes for future City Councils. Sansevere stated he supports full access. Flint commented that the City does not need a full intersection at this point but that perhaps this could be reviewed in three to four years. Often stated that additional costs would be incurred to reconstruct the intersection, noting that the • design is proposing to construct concrete curbs to prohibit the left -turns. Otten suggested that signs be posted prohibiting a left turn rather than the concrete curbs being constructed. O'Keefe stated MnDOT would not post a sign due to safety concerns. Mayor Jabbour stated he supports a full intersection and that MnDOT should be more supportive rather than designing an intersection that is difficult to change in the future. O'Keefe stated that the construction costs would not differ much between the two intersections, and that MnDOT's primary concern is safety. Peterson commented that the motorists are already being forced to make a number of U -turns. along Highway 12 to access certain businesses. Jabbour moved, Peterson seconded, reaffirming the City of Orono's position that a full intersection should be constructed at Brimhall Avenue and Highway 12. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Mork - Bredeson stated she understands the City Council's motion, but at present she is left without an access to her property. O'Keefe stated in his opinion MnDOT will not approve a full intersection at this location and • Page 12