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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1989 ZONING FILE #1366- BUTTERFIELD CONTINUED • and does have vehicular access over the Luce Line. Outlot A contains wetlands and there is a total of 2 1/2 acres of dry land both north and south of the Luce Line. The Planning Commission recommended that no structures be allowed south of the Luce Line and that there be a 100' setback from the Luce Line right -of -way. Mr. Butterfield was requesting that the pond in Lot 1 be excluded from the conservation and flowage easement. Mr. Butterfield was present and explained that he built the pond in 1953 for the purposes of irregation and drainage. When full, the pond will hold 1,100,000 gallons. Acting Mayor Callahan stated that in his opinion the entire application should be tabled due to the need to review the conservation and flowage easement issue. Councilmember Goetten concurred. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to table this item until the February 27, 1989 Council Meeting. Motion, Ayes =4, Nays =O, Motion passed. ENGINEER'S REPORT: 1989 ENGINEERING RATES Councilmember Peterson inquired as to whether the proposed • engineering rates would be comparable to rates charged to other communities. City Administrator Bernhardson said that having not done a recent rate review he could not specifically answer that question. Previous rates charged by Bonestroo have been comparable. City Engineer Cook informed the Council that the rates were in line with rates charged to other clients; Bonestroo tried to be consistent and competitive, and in some cases, charged a lower rate /hour than other firms. It was moved by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to approve the proposed 1989 rates as an amendment to the contract with Bonestroo and Associates for engineering services. Motion, Ayes =4, Nays =O, Motion passed. MAYOR' S REPORT: There was no report from the Mayor. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: COUNTY ROAD 51 PARKING City Administrator Bernhardson explained that due to the late arrival of information from Hennepin County, he was unable to arrange to have residents in the area present. Hennepin County is now proposing a fourth alternative to address the sight distance problem. The new proposal would involve removal of 4 parking slots along the bend in County Road 51 between the Hendrickson Bridge to Baldur Park Road. It is Bernhardson's intention to have the residents present and discuss this proposal at the February 27, 1989 Council Meeting. 6