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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27, 1997 • (Mayor /Council Report - Continued) Goetten reported on the concerns expressed by the residents of Orono Lane with regard to safety and the environmental issues of CoRd 15. These residents have not received notification on all of the meetings regarding the improvement project. The residents would like to see the Orono Lane intersection moved more to the east than is currently shown. These residents spoke with Jabbour and Goetten outside the chambers during the January Planning Commission meeting regarding their concerns. They were informed that at the February 10 Council meeting the Council would hear their concerns regarding the access, traffic congestion, speed, and U- turns. Jabbour asked Moorse to provide the necessary information. The County informed Jabbour that the application would have to be reviewed from the beginning in order to have the access changed. Jabbour informed the residents that they may need to look at contributing toward any access change. Goetten asked that notification be given to those residents including Mr. Harrison regarding the meeting date. Moorse said a change in access would affect the cost of right -of -way. At this time, the intersection is not being moved but extended and placed at a right angle to increase the safety. Jabbour said he informed the residents that the Council would not reconsider the whole project. Goetten expressed concern for traffic coming out from Orono Orchard Road now and after the construction takes place. Kelley felt it would be difficult to alleviate the problems near the Harrison residence and noted the speed of the curve was an issue for the County. • Jabbour indicated the problems for Orono of east -west travel. Kelley inquired from Gaffron if the State Legislature has done further review regarding septic systems. Gaffron said there have been meetings to discuss the 3' separation but nothing further has been identified. Kelley noted the need for an emergency access somewhere between the east end and CoRd 6 in the technical design of the Alternate 6 Proposal for Highway 12. Jabbour informed him that this will occur. Jabbour extended his sympathy and sorrow over the recent death of Norman Paurus, a long time Orono resident, who has served the City well in many capacities. Paurus had been on the Council and chaired the LMCD. He continued to serve the City by providing his input and monitoring activities. ENGINEER REPORT ( * #7) PAY REQUEST #2 - KELLY AVENUE SANITARY SEWER Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve Pay Request #2 for the Kelly Avenue Sanitary Sewer to Widmer, Inc. in the amount of $1,807.67. Vote: Ayes 4, Nay 0. 11