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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 1989 JOINT MEETING TOPICS COUNCIL /PLANNING COMMISSION • Mayor Grabek reported that there had been a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council and felt that it was beneficial. Mayor Grabek suggested sending the information from the meeting to the Planning Commission, and invite them to contact any of the Councilmembers, the City Administrator or himself to discuss it. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to send the meeting information and responses to the Planning Commission, asking for their comments and suggestions. Councilmember Goetten questioned whether another joint meeting would be scheduled prior to July. Mayor Grabek agreed that would be beneficial. Motion, Ayes =5, Nays =O, Motion passed. ACTING MAYOR- LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT Mayor Grabek explained his misunderstanding of the length of term allowable by law for the acting mayor. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to appoint Councilmember, Edward Callahan, as Acting Mayor for a one year term. Councilmember Goetten questioned the wording of the recommendation and observed that the one year term for Acting Mayor was not a matter of opinion, but rather a law. She also expressed her frustration over the fact that this issue required several meetings to be properly resolved. Motion, • Ayes =3, Councilmember Peterson, Nay, Councilmember Goetten abstained. Motion passed. Councilmember Goetten explained her reason for abstaining to be the lengthy process and number of meetings needed to determine this. She also did not believe that the special meeting called was proper in that the press was not notified. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: COUNTY ROAD 51 PARKING City Administrator Bernhardson gave a brief synopsis of the current status and options of action that were being proposed. One option was to eliminate all parking along County Road 51; option two was to widen the shoulder to 10' and provide curbing and a double fog line; removal of 6 parking spots along the critical area to allow pedestrians to walk between cars would be the third option. A fourth option was recently proposed which would involve removal of four parking slots around the curve to improve sight distances. This fourth option arose from David Singer's contact with the County, wherein it was determined that sight distance was minimal at best. Additionally, once the sewer project construction is completed, the State would be asked to do a speed survey in the area. Trespassing on private docks is another issue that was raised. The City is recommending that a City access dock be • installed where the fire lane currently exists. The City received a letter from a Mr. Robinson, 3440 North 5