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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10, 1997 is (Mayor /Council Report - Continued) Kelley questioned whether the library hours of operation or number of employees would change. Jabbour said no changes are expected. Moorse will send a letter requesting expanded local library service. ( #12) SEWER CAPACITY /SEWER AVAILABILITY IN THE HIGHWAY 12 AREA Jabbour said he attended the meeting held on February 27 regarding the future plans of the Orono Schools in regards to sewer capacity and availability. With 75 units available and 55 allocated to the North Long Lake project and 12 to the Ice Arena, only 8 units remain. Additional units will be obtained when the sewer line is enlarged but the occurrence of that event happening is based on the Hwy 12 project being completed or an alternative. Flint asked if this meant that another school cannot be built until the highway is built and additional units obtained. Jabbour said other options for sewer expansion are costly. Jabbour said it would be premature to suggest any solutions at this time. The highway project is not slated to begin until at least the year 2001. • Kelley noted projected changes to the Hwy 12 /Old Crystal Bay Road intersection and the possibility of sewer connection by properties in the North Brown Road area. He said it would make sense for all of the area to be sewered. Moorse said the sewer is there but lacks the capacity. Goetten noted with the escalation of costs, the best timing for sewer expansion would be when Highway 12 is reconstructed. Jabbour requested the City Attorney to review the legal issues related to bringing sewer to two -acre properties. Kelley said input from the Watershed District gives support to two -acre density. Jabbour said the City would like minimal impact development to avoid detriment to the lake. He said he does not believe the two acre zoning is in conflict with sewering. Kelley noted that the residents have shown their willingness to pay the cost of sewering. Jabbour said there is also the need to negotiate for a larger sewer pipe through Long Lake with Mn/DOT. In other reporting, Goetten saw the need to lobby for where the City stands in regards to levy limits. Goetten inquired if any Council member had a copy of the letter regarding sno-vmobiling from the Meredith's. Peterson said she would check. Flint cited a number of complaints have been received regarding snowmobiling at • Bederwood and should be communicated to the DNR. 17