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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD FEBRUARY 20,1997 <br />Moorse stated the Council agendas are now published in the paper. Goetten commented that the next <br />newsletter should also have information regarding the golf course. Notices of all public meetings <br />are posted at City Hall and the post offices. <br />Krueger was also concerned about the process of tree removal as the golf course is constructed. Oak <br />wilt has been a problem in some areas and he stated that the period from April - July is a dangerous <br />time to cut and trim oak trees. He would like those involved with this project to be aware of the <br />possibility of transmitting oak wilt. <br />Liz Hawn, 625 Spring Hill Road, commented that she and her neighbors would prefer that Spring <br />Hill Road not be made "too good" so as to limit speed and usage. <br />Jabbour expressed concern over the business plan of the applicants. He asked how the City could <br />control future expansions or change. Moorse responded that the conditional use permit will be <br />reviewed as a private course and will list a number of conditions of approval. A second option <br />would be requiring another EAW if significant changes were proposed, such as change to public use. <br />Jabbour asked that it be noted that the City supports the proposal under current conditions. He was <br />concerned that the applicants may find that their business plan does not work in a few years and <br />would want to change the use. Braman agreed to expand the description to address this concern in t <br />the EAW. <br />Gaffron explained that the EAW must be submitted to the EQB by March 3 to make the March 10 <br />publication date. Flint stated he would prefer to vote on the changes after reviewing the final <br />document. Jabbour suggested conceptually approving the changes and then Councilmembers could <br />review and respond individually if they did not agree with the language. Flint noted that they would <br />not need to see the entire document again but only the first 20 pages. <br />Goetten had additional questions. She requested an acreage breakdown be included of the Spring <br />Hill Conference Center and the north area with jurisdictional boundaries of Orono and Medina. She <br />also asked for clarification of "no winter activity ". If there was any cross country skiing or use of <br />the facility in the winter, it should be explained in this process. Crosby responded that the business <br />plan is for a small, private golf club. He stated it would be conceivable to have a members' dinner <br />at some time but no major winter activity is planned. Another concern Goetten noted was regarding <br />the proposed tunnel under County Road 6 and if enough information was included in the EAW. <br />Braman responded that all of the activity related to the tunnel would have to be approved by <br />Hennepin County. Safety issues, traffic speeds, etc. are design issues and will be addressed by the <br />County in their approval process. Gustafson added that a potential problem would be the closing <br />of County Road 6 during actual construction. A detour would need to be provided. <br />6 • <br />