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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 28,1988 ZONING FILE #1334- REBERS CONTINUED • Road 84, would be a typical example of a rural section of a M.S.A. road. Mr. Armand Brachman asked who would have the final say as to whether Brown Road would be improved? He suggested that a poll of Brown Road residents would indicate that they would not wish to have the road upgraded. He also asked about a proposal to place a cul de sac at the end of North Brown Road and redirecting traffic along a frontage road south of Mr. Rebers' property. He again asked who would make a final decision to do that and felt ,that there were other alternatives that may not require Brown Road to be upgraded at all. Bernhardson said the it would be the City Council's decision and should assessing be necessary, a public hearing would be held. The issue of a cul de sac would also invo 1 ve the City of Long Lake because a portion of Brown Road does fall within Long Lake. Mayor Grabek asked what factors were used to determine whether a road needed upgrading? Public Works Director Gerhardson replied that the type of traffic, condition of the road and development in the area would all be factors. Mr. Brachman observed that whether Highway 12 was directed north or stayed where it currently is, Brown Road would be cut • off. In his opinion, Brown Road, really does not serve as an arterial road. Unfortunately it is used as a shortcut by many people. He would rather minimize the amount of traffic, not enhance it. Mayor Grabek sympathized with Mr. Brachman, but stated that everyone living in Orono would like to see traffic on their street minimized. He added that he would not be in favor of upgrading Brown Road unless it was necessary. George Johnson asked whether there were any plans to straighten Brown Road so it would align with Virginia Avenue? City Administrator Bernhardson explained that option was raised by MN DOT. It could be done on the southerly property without impact to the present subdivision. Mr. Johnson said it would have impact on a collecting area in a commercial area. Bernhardson clarified that what MN DOT was proposing for 1991 was providing turn lanes on Highway 12 between North Brown Road and Old Crystal Bay Road. Tim Adams wanted more information about the intersection and the frontage road. He wanted to see the proposal as to an access onto Highway 12. Shardlow said that the Comprehensive Plan merely states that a frontage road will be provided. Rebers has proposed a location that would serve those parcels from the rear that fronted on Highway 12. There are other alternatives. Until development progresses, there really is no need to know where the frontage road will be, only that there will be one. City • Engineer Cook showed the various proposals on the sketch. 9