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• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 25, 1988 WOODHILL AVENUE ROAD - CONTINUED Ms. Delaney stated that she initially brought up the issue of the pine trees being saved. Now it appears that inevitably the trees will die. She asked what provisions will be made to replace those trees. She also asked whether they would be responsible for the bank on their side if it erodes. Engineer Cook responded that the bank will be improved. It will be raised a foot so there will be less bank there. Cook clarified the width variance. He explained that especially large trucks driving down the road would break off the edges, which is what is presently happening to the road. A 24' road would allow trucks extra room, especially around the curve in the road, without being out near the shoulder where the breakage occurs. Councilmember Callahan stated that he agreed with Councilmember Goetten with regard to upholding the City's policy as to width and then making the entire road that width. Ms. Delaney asked why the City would build the road prior to the construction in that area being completed? City Administrator Bernhardson stated that it is necessary because the present road is deteriorating and it may take 5 to 7 years to complete the construction on the private residential sites. It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Mayor Grabek, that the road be constructed at a width of 241, in a way that the plan was adopted. Motion, Ayes =3, Peterson -Nay, Motion passed. SUPPORT FOR MINNETRISTA LAKE MINNETONRA REGIONAL PARR City Administrator Bernhardson reminded the Council that at the end of last meeting the Council adopted a modified form of the resolution. The City wanted to bring forth the issue of additional support,, as requested by the Council. The Popham Haik Law Firm usually represents the City of Minnetrista, but due to the fact that they also have represented Hennepin Parks in other matters, Minnetrista is using the Larkin, Hoffman Law Firm in this matter. If the City of Orono were to enter into the lawsuit the City would have to use a different law firm. City Attorney Barrett stated that the issues in this case involve 2 questions: One is whether or not the legislature could give general condemnation authority or particular condemnation authority to the entities requesting it. His impression is that they can do so. The other issue involves the garbage bill issue. This arises out of a provision in the State Constitution that states that every law shall have one subject. Due to the fact that the legislation granting authority to Hennepin Parks and the Metropolitan Council was achieved in a "garbage bill" fashion, this should be a strong argument for the City to use. . Councilmember Callahan believes that the legislative bill itself is a bad one as far as the City of Orono is concerned. He believes that the more cities that oppose it, the better chance there is of defeating it. The question seems to be whether the City wants legally put itself on the side of Minnetrista or whether they should continue along as they have ■