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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 10, 1986 ORONO LANE CONTINUED Mr. Weed stated that this should be a City and County project to correct a hazardous condition and that the residents of Orono Lane should not have to* bear the total cost of the project. He noted that they feel the donation of the land for the road is their part of the contribution. Mr. Moen stated that this is an extremely dangerous intersection and the residents of Orono Lane would not be the only one's benefitting from the change. Mr. See noted that winter conditions prohibit turning left safely. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that staff would have to research if there would be any available financing from the County, but noted that M.S.A. funds would not be available. He also noted that the City has requested the County undertake speed survey and that the Police Dept. is researching the accident history of the intersection. Mr. Weed stated that he felt the City should proceed with the feasibility study. Councilmembers Grabek and Frahm felt the -City should consider where the money would come from before proceeding with the study. Councilmember Frahm suggested that there may be alternative methods to solve this problem. Mr. Weed stated that the residents have tried some alternatives and have had the County out to look at the situation, noting that the traffic level has increased with the construction of Highway 12. Mayor Butler noted that the reconstruction of Willow Drive was accomplished with M.S.A. funds and the cost was not put on the general tax rolls. It was moved by Councilmember Grabek, seconded by Mayor Butler, to table this matter and direct staff to accumulate the County information and options for funding the project, and bring back to Council for further review. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 1. Councilmember Callahan voted nay stating that he feels the feasibility study should be done first. 10