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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 9, 1999 ( #2505 The Bancor Group, Continued) noting that he would be in favor of higher density for this area. Mayor Jabbour commented that credit should be given for the streets. Gaffron stated under a PRD the City has allowed credit for roadways, noting that no credit is given under a standard plat for streets. Mayor Jabbour commented that the Applicant will need to appear before the Planning Commission with their proposal once these issues are addressed. Campion stated that they will continue to keep the buffering to the north and east, and will look at trying to achieve a one acre zoning under a PRD with credit being given for the streets. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Mayor Jabbour stated he has been contacted by one of the business owners, the owner of the vacant commercial building adjacent to Highway 12 and Industrial Boulevard in Long Lake, regarding the possibility of constructing a service road to provide additional access to his business from Old Crystal Bay Road. Jabbour stated he explained to the property owner the process that needs to be followed and the City's general philosophy regarding this matter. Jabbour commented that the City's current comprehensive plan, which is in the process of being updated, is being made • obsolete in part because of the new Highway 12 corridor. Mayor Jabbour stated that the City should make a determination whether a frontage road is necessary in this location and whether a frontage road is desired by the property owners in that area. Jabbour commented that the City has taken a position that they do not want an exit ramp from new Highway 12 in this location. Kelley stated he essentially told the representative the same thing last week. Kelley commented that the traffic counts by Mn /DOT are not always accurate and that their numbers tend to differ from the County's numbers. Kelley commented in his view the new Highway 12 corridor should be constructed first. Mayor Jabbour suggested that the City Administrator send a letter to the affected business owners informing them that this issue has been discussed and that the City Council is interested in their input on this matter. Mayor Jabbour stated he has spoken with the president of Great America who has stated that the Dakota Rail will officially be shut down October 15, 1999. Jabbour commented the next step is to meet with Hennepin Parks to discuss the Dakota Rail to Trail project. Kelley commented that he is aware that the Orono Police Department is taking some action regarding Big Island. Jabbour stated that the police are aware of the situation and are reviewing this matter. • Sansevere commented that perhaps the number of boats should be restricted in that area. Mayor Jabbour stated that in previous years the Fire Marshall limited the number of boats. Page 11