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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 8, 1987 <br />LONG LAKE SEWER PLANT PROPERTY CONTINUED <br />B) Annexation - This issue was brought to the <br />Council's attention at their April 27, 1987 meeting <br />by the City of Long Lake indicating their desire to <br />annex portions of the Highway 12 corridor between <br />Old Crystal Bay and Brown Road on the north side of <br />Highway 12 together with annexation of the old Long <br />Lake sewer plant property. <br />The neighbors have submitted a petition expressing their <br />concerns about the storage of materials and the issue of <br />annexation. <br />Rollin Lacy, 1555 Orono Oaks Drive, speaking in behalf <br />of the surrounding area property owners, stated that the <br />character of the storage of materials has changed <br />dramatically in the last year and request that the <br />dumping be done in a less conspicuous manner. He <br />submitted photos and invited the Council to come out and <br />view the sewer plant property from their homes. <br />City Administrator Bernhardson stated that Long Lake has <br />indicated that one of the most objectionable storage <br />areas should be removed by July 1, noting that they are <br />currently undergoing a substantial seal coating program <br />this summer. <br />® Regarding a proposal for the property Long Lake wishes <br />to annex, Mr. Lacy stated, would consist of 42 1/3 acre <br />lots. He noted that they bought their property and <br />homes assuming that 2 acre minimums would apply for RR- <br />1B. In their legal research, he noted that unless Orono <br />obtains an irrevocable agreement with Long Lake prior to <br />annexation, Long Lake could change the zoning of that <br />area. He voiced their concerns of how this type of <br />development could effect their property values. <br />Other comments made were that the Orono Oaks home values <br />range from $200,000 to $400,000; Long Lake should be <br />treated in the same manner as a developer. <br />Dave Struyk asked about the status of discussions with <br />Long Lake and the Council's feelings regarding the <br />annexation issue. <br />City Administrator Bernhardson stated staff has asked <br />Long Lake about the extent of development they propose <br />of which proposal has not been revised. Staff has <br />separated the development from the annexation issue and <br />suggested that an increased density on that property <br />would not necessarily net them a greater profit if that <br />was their goal. Staff has asked for more information <br />regarding the needed expansion of tax base and why <br />12 <br />