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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 22, 1989 • ZONING FILE #1396- MINNETONKA BOAT WORKS CONTINUED Lake Minnetonka. Mr. Jacobs' application, if approved, would add 48 large boats to that use. In conclusion, Nettles said that he had received a call from a citizen congratulating him on his stand against this application. Nettles proposed that in lieu of acting on this application that it either be tabled until Councilmember Callahan was present to express his views, or that a moratorium be placed on new or expansion of existing commercial marinas on the lake until a sufficient ordinance addressing these concerns could be drafted and adopted. It was moved by Councilmember Nettles to propose a moratorium on new or expansion of existing commercial marinas until such time that an ordinance is drafted to deal with the statutory power the City has to regulate piers, docks and wharfs under that statute. Mayor Grabek suggested that the other Councilmembers be given the opportunity to discuss the application. Mayor Grabek opined that Nettles' concern for safety was somewhat unfounded. It was his belief that this development would improve the safety of Highway 15 from what currently exists. He noted that the aspect of parking and pedestrians made • the City's concerns for County Road 51 comparable to County Road 15. He said that Mr. Jacobs was trying to eliminate the parking and pedestrian traffic along County Road 15, which the Mayor believed was the real safety problem. Mayor Grabek said that having a designated cross -walk would improve the situation. In response to Nettles concern of increased density, Mayor Grabek replied that this marina had the lowest density of any marina area. Grabek noted that there was also the benefit of the amenities being provided. Mayor Grabek stated that in his opinion the development would be an improvement to the City and the safety along that entire stretch of road. Mayor Grabek said that he was not in favor of a moratorium and did not feel that the City should sacrifice the opportunity to improve the lakeshore and the commercial establishments existing in the area. He said that the City did not want to depress development and improvement of property, but would rather promote it. Mayor Grabek said that this was an opportunity for City improvement in exchange for 40 boat slips. Mayor Grabek told Nettles that use of the term "big boats" was inappropriate. Councilmember Peterson expressed her concerns regarding the parking plan being proposed and the runoff and retention basin. Peterson said that she would not oppose an increase of parking stalls to 52, but objected to a proposal for 68. Peterson noted the City Engineer's recommendation concerning the use of limestone in surface pavement. Mr. Jacobs interjected that he • was very flexible and was being as specific as necessary for the benefit of the Council. Mr. Jacobs reminded the Council that he is a resident in that 3