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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 28,1988 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD CONTINUED • Mayor Grabek asked whether the Engineering staff had determined what the- bank requirement was? Public Works Director Gerhardson stated that they had made such a determination. Mayor Grabek questioned the financial arrangement of working with the residents to build up the bank. Both Bernhardson and Gerhardson indicated that it would not cost any more to proceed in that manner. Bernhardson stated that the City may need to obtain additional easements from the residents. Mayor Grabek reiterated his earlier suggestion of fixing the road now and reserving the issue of closing the road for later. He did not feel that fixing the road would be a waste of money because of the safety aspect. Mr. Schupp stated that he was afraid that by fixing the road now, the issue of closing the road would become a dead issue. Mayor Grabek stated that the solutions to all of the aspects of this issue needed to be further addressed. He could not vote on whether to open or close the road at the present meeting. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Callahan, to accomplish a resolve to fix the road and remove the snow fencing and lights in the most expeditious manner to address • the oncoming winter. That proposal would be heard by the Planning Commission. The City would work with the homeowners to build up the bank at the same time the road is repaired. Staff and possibly the City Attorney would determine what criteria would need to be addressed to close the road. This would include alternate access, public health, safety and welfare, as well as neighboring Cities and neighboring residents. This should all be brought back to the City Council no later than January 1, 1989. Councilmember Callahan asked the City Attorney what legal steps would need to be taken and whether the City could close the. road. Motion, Ayes =4, Nays =O. Zoning Administrator Mabusth added that it would be important to notify every property owner on Crystal Bay Road of the Planning Commission Meeting on October 17, 1988 and establish a specific time for the review. PARKING COUNTY ROAD 51 Mr. David Singer was present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson explained this matter involved the issue of parking along County Road 51. Mr. Singer had written a letter to the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator setting forth his concerns in that respect. This matter stems back to 1985 when the issues of lake access and parking were being discussed. It was determined by the LMCD that • Orono provide 169 parking slots and the 60 slots in the landing were "committed ". Orono chose not to commit the remainder of the 10