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Ja MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 23, 1989 COUNTY ROAD 116 RESOLUTION CONTINUED that once the study is done there is a possiblity that the study would result in the speed being raised as well as lowered. Mayor Grabek then addressed the issue of the warrant for a stoplight at the intersection of Willow and Highway 12. He said that if there are only so many funds in the State available for stoplights, they must be put where they are most needed. Councilmember Goetten said that she has been doing everything possible to have a light put at that intersection and would continue to do so. Ms. Hite said that she would like to see the Council be stronger in their opposition to County Road 116. She also questioned why the County Road 116 project went from a low priority to top priority in such a short time? Mr. Polaczyk said that this project was initiated by Hennepin County in 1977 and the reason that it did not have high priority because there was no funding source available. The funding source is now available. The preliminary approval given by Medina has authorized the County to go ahead. Mr. Polaczyk said that the priorities change frequently and rapidly. He said that his department just makes recommendations as to what projects need to be done. Councilmember Callahan reminded the Council that they had asked the County to meet with those persons who were in need of information as to how the project would affect their individual property. Public Works Director said that he would like to have those persons call the City Hall and talk with him rather than call the County. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to adopt Resolution #2723, approving the preliminary design for County Road 116 as stated in paragraphs A, B, and C. Motion, Ayes =5, Nays =O, Motion passed. CHRISTMAS LIGHTING - NAVARRE AREA City Administrator Bernhardson explained that the City of Mound and Spring Park are considering Christmas decorations for the street lights. The City of Spring Park has asked the City of Orono whether they would participate. Bernhardson said that he had several concerns, one of which is the lack of equipment to put the decorations up and take them down. Other concerns include storage of the decorations and the source from which payment for the electricty would come. Councilmember Goetten indicated that she would like to see some pictures of the decorations that would be used. Mayor Grabek directed staff to compile information regarding 20 • •