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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 10, 1997 ( #2 - Orono Lane and County Road 15 Intersection - Continued) Radio indicated a future Council cannot be bound without a current improvement proposal. Spooner asked if the requests asked by the neighbors were considered reasonable. Jabbour indicated the Council would be required to show findings for these requests to be made. Dana Wells, 1397 Orono Lane, said she had not been aware of any retaining wall. Goetten noted that her own property has been acting as a buffer for the neighborhood. Wells inquired about tree replacement. Polaczyk said the 150' long wall would be about 2 meters high or 6 -7' maximum. There are some conifers amongst the trees being removed as well as underbrush. Polaczyk said the County can use a 2:1 ratio for tree replacement and would negotiate tree replacement with the property owners on private property. He noted there would also be some permanent right -of -way acquired. Wells questioned the replacement of the mirror placed along the roadway which is being used by the residents to gain access onto the County road. Polaczyk said the mirror will be replaced if necessary. This mirror was paid for and maintained by the residents. Richard Noland, 1395 Orono Lane, asked if there would be an access lane heading east. • Polaczyk said the 230' acceleration lane is being considered for approval by the Council. It would have a transition area or tapering at the end of 63 meters or 207'. Polaczyk indicated that the purpose of the modular block retaining wall is to minimize impacts. He said the County would agree to a natural construction line if the property owners preferred but more land would be impacted. Flint asked Spooner what time frame the neighborhood group was looking at regarding their reassessment of the improvements. Spooner said it would be after the construction is completed. Craig Moen, 1337 Orono Lane, said he was satisfied with the sensitivity shown by the County for their concerns. He noted the residents would return before the Council if problems occur. (Council Member Kelley arrived at this time.) Peterson asked if the alternative was more intrusive. Polaczyk said it would be. Radio asked Spooner to include a copy of her statement in the minutes for the record. Spooner asked for future notification of any changes to the road or intersection. 3