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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 9, 1999 (Public Comments, Continued) Mayor Jabbour stated that the City of Orono is very concerned about the lack of a noise wall in this area and that Mn /DOT has been addressed concerning this issue. Jabbour stated that Mn /DOT uses a formula that requires so many homes exist in the area before any noise wall will be constructed. Jabbour stated that Mn /DOT has been informed that this land will be further developed in the future and that the City is requesting that a noise wall or berm be built in this area to accommodate the existing homes as well as any future homes that may be constructed in this area. Jabbour commented that the grade of the new highway cannot be changed. Moorse stated it will be a few more weeks before the new plans are received for the Highway 12 corridor. Kelley commented that if this grade is going to be lowered, then the excavated dirt could be utilized to build a berm in this area. Mayor Jabbour stated that the City of Orono needs to review the preliminary design and insure that there are proper rights -of -way and ingress and egress along the new corridor. Jabbour remarked that if the rights -of -way are not at a proper width, a berm would not be possible. The preliminary plans are expected to be ready by the end of August, with the City having 120 days to review the plans. Jabbour commented that the City of Orono is concerned about this issue, but at this time do not have a definite answer from Mn/DOT regarding the berm or noise wall. Bob Carlson, Jyland Homes, addressed. the City Council regarding the possibility of utilizing the • Navarre public parking lot to accommodate` visitors who wish to visit a residence listed on the Parade of Homes located at 2933 Westwood Ridge in Minnetonka Beach.- `Carlson stated that they would like to use the parking lot September 11th, 12th, 16th, 19th, 23th, and 26th, as well as October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, during the hours of 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., on the weekends and 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., during the week. Carlson stated they are planning to utilize a van to transport the visitors from the parking lot to the residence. Gappa stated that there are 90 parking spots available in the parking lot, with approximately 30 cars utilizing it this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Gappa stated he was not aware of the number of cars who utilized the parking lot on the weekends. Carlson stated they are anticipating 20 to 25 cars during the week at any one time, with 40 to 50 cars on the weekend at any one time. Gappa commented that he is not aware of when the overlay of this parking lot will occur. Moorse stated that in the past when this lot has been utilized for other events he has received complaints from the business owners regarding the lack of available parking for their customers on the weekends. Moorse commented that Carlson's proposal would probably not pose a problem during the week. Mayor Jabbour commented that the City could perhaps designate 25 -parking spots for this event, with some policing of the area to insure that this number is not exceeded. Jabbour inquired whether Carlson has considered the Minnetonka Art Center. Carlson stated they have been contacted but they have not received an answer back as of this S time, noting that 25 parking spots probably will not be adequate on the weekends. Page 2