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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 23, 1998. • ( #12 - #2339 James Render - Continued) Cook said the ponding is being done because it is required and is important but does not necessarily have to be done in this manner. There are other ways to treat the water but they are more expensive. While this is not as aesthetically pleasing as it would be in a rural setting, it is the kind of system necessary to protect the lake for the long term. Jabbour said the ponding is then necessary. He suggested the pond be made as minimum as possible to meet the code. Flint and Peterson agreed. Gaffron said he was not recommending a change in the code but the need to realize the impacts of ponding. Goetten said she would not support the easement for the connection of Birch Lane to Tonkawa. She approved the subdivision itself but is concerned with what might happen in the future if the easement was taken. Jabbour agreed that the connection should not be made but felt the easement should still be taken. Render suggested the easement terminate 5' from the property line. Peterson said she agreed with Goetten's comments. Flint said he felt this was the opportunity to get the easement. Mr. Putnam said it was upsetting that the Council may vote for an easement when they do not desire the road to go through. Jabbour said he supported the proposal and Staff and Planning Commission recommendations. Gerald Ray, 3442 North Shore Drive, opposed the Birch Lane connection. He liked what the Council was saying regarding no connection, yet noted that the Council will change in the future and so might the feeling regarding the connection. Dave Lindberg, 3440 North Shore Drive, agreed with Ray. He does not want to see the easement widened. He would like to maintain the current look of the neighborhood. Jabbour suggested stopping the easement as mentioned by the applicant 5' from the property line. Flint asked what the current use is for the easement. Jabbour said there is a private road and easement on the road. There are fences and garages located on it as well. Flint asked if the existing easement is used for any purpose. He was informed that it was a utility easement but may not provide complete vehicular access to the sewer. Flint said he would support the recommendation to stop the easement 5' from the property line. is Jabbour asked Staff to amend the resolution to reflect the 5' change as noted. 15