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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 1998 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Kelley said he met with the Long Lake Fire Commission along with Moorse and representatives of Long Lake and Medina regarding the needs of the fire department. They also discussed the formula for allocating costs. It was decided to leave the discussion of that topic to the City Administrators. He noted the importance of being aware of the cost of a new fire barn, which he believes would be significant. Kelley said he spoke with Chief Brown about the problems with providing emergency services to properties with narrow private drives. He felt standards should be established for new private drives, such as how close a large tree can be to a drive. Kelley said with the difficulty in obtaining access to such properties, the Council needs to consider this when reviewing new development. Goetten reported having met with the Long Lake Highway 12 Steering Committee along with past -Mayor Callahan, Jim Murphy, and Ron Moorse. The plan was reviewed from east to west and discussion occurred regarding Long Lake's direction to Mn/DOT. Goetten said everyone supported the need to review the plans with the Long Lake Council. Goetten said another meeting will be held in the near future. Jabbour reported an excellent turnout at the Mayors Breakfast. The DNR was present along with the Trails and Waterways representative. Jabbour felt concerns were heard and the DNR respected the viewpoints represented. is Jabbour said he had planned to address the MCWD Board at their next meeting but their agenda was full. Moorse said a suggestion was made for Jabbour to attend the following MCWD meeting. 40 Goetten reported that the Orono Design Review Committee is scheduled to meet with the east and west neighborhood representatives and residents and will be drafting a report for submission to Mn/DOT. Kelley asked about the status of the pond on CoRd 6. Gaffron said the grading is being completed along with the outlet structure. The driveway and landscaping will be created next. Kelley asked the status of the CoRd 6 road improvement. Moorse said the project should occur sometime this summer. Jabbour said that was his understanding as well. He was unclear of the status of right -of -way acquisitions. Jabbour also noted that he was discussing the trail with Hennepin Parks representatives, who indicated they were diligently working on the Old Crystal Bay Road trail. He informed the County of the need for a second tunnel for the trail similar to the Spring Hill Golf Course tunnel. 15