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r. • MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 28,1988 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD CONTINUED to the Council on the 24th of October. Mr. Lee Erger, another resident on Crystal Bay Road, stated that he had some discussions with Public Works Director Gerhardson concerning repairing the bank. It was Mr. Erger's understanding that there would be nothing done with his property, only the "S" curve. If that was the case, why were there flashing yellow lights and snow fencing in front of his house. Gerhardson replied that the area is damaged beyond the edge of the blacktop and the City cannot legally repair beyond that point. Mrs. Moss inquired as to what the cost would be to repair the bank. Ms. Schibilla stated that there was a gas line exposed on a very dangerous corner. Mayor Grabek stated that this was a difficult situation. He reminded the public that a full Council was not present and unable to contribute to this matter. The Mayor's main concern is that if the road is being used, it should be repaired before the winter sets in. If action to close the road were taken, Minnetonka Beach would need to be considered. There was a contrast between what the Mayor of Minnetonka Beach had told him and what the residents were told. Mr. Schupp clarified that as long as Minnetonka Beach was being asked for their input, they did not want the road closed. However, they did not feel that • the issue of closing the road was their concern, it was Orono's. Public Works Director Gerhardson stated that Minnetonka Beach was being asked because closing the road would have an impact on them. Leesa Anderson stated that in her opinion, Minnetonka Beach was concerned about the homeowner's insurance liability should the road be deadended. She had been informed by two different insurance companies that because the fire hydrants were located behind the properties that would not be the case. Councilmember Callahan asked Mr. Wolf if he had attended the Planning Commission meeting in which this topic was addressed. He stated that the Planning Commission recommended that this matter be discussed with Minnetonka Beach and that the residents work with City staff to get this matter resolved. Mr. Schupp stated that he had tried to work with the Zoning Department and was told that nothing could be done without talking to Minnetonka Beach first. Councilmember Callahan stated that the day after the Planning Commission meeting he received several phone calls and a visit from citizens of Minnetonka Beach that were concerned about closing the road. Callahan also added that this matter had come to a "catch 22" situation in that the City wants to work out a solution for closing the road, but in the meantime, repair work is necessary, however the City and residents do not want to spend money on repairing the road if the road is going to be • closed.. Mayor Grabek questioned Mr. Schupp about his statement regarding a lack of interest on the part of City staff. Mr. 7