05-21-1997 Council Minutes Special Meeting

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SPECIAL ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 21,1997 • Martin asked why the road had to move 25'. Theis stated it was only 8.5', not 25'. Grube clarified that the Homeowners Association wanted to be "isolated" as much as possible from the road and that the residents felt they had to deal with a berm, fencing, etc. on their own. Theis suggested the Association get together to decide what they want. Grube suggested the County would work with the Association. Jabbour commented that the Association could ask the County to move dirt from one area to another to create a berm as the City has no right to be on their land and would need easements. McCartney thought lowering the road 3' would have a big impact. He felt the road needed to be lowered and a berm and fence would greatly reduce the impact and improve safety. Grube reiterated that lowering the road would be good news to the Association and working with them to move the dirt would resolve that issue. Council urged the Association to continue to work with Hennepin County to develop a workable solution. Theis commented that there is a constraint to stay within the outlot used as a common area. The County agreed to work with the Homeowners Association to do as much as possible to lessen the impact of the road in the Huntington Farms area. Jan McCartney asked if the whole road by three of the homes she indicated is to be lowered or • just the entrance to Hunt Farm Road. Theis responded that there are some variables. Grube added that it may not be lower at each of the three spots. By lowering the intersection at Hunt Farm Road and County Road 6 by 3', the "hump" will be taken out of the road. Those areas at the low points, also called sag or trough, may come up a little. Martin asked if there was any reason the road couldn't be moved back to the previous layout. Theis responded that Layout 02 was acceptable and the road could be moved back to that design, however, Council has approved Layout 03. Martin noted this change was approved at the meeting he did not attend. Mrs. Martin reiterated that she had been told by the City that it was not necessary to attend that meeting. Jabbour responded that staff cannot predict what Council will do. Mrs. Martin asked who she could call to find out such information if not the person who signed the letter. Jabbour thought it would be best to attend any meeting that involved their property. Flint agreed adding it would be difficult to know when any determination would be made regarding Highway 12. Jabbour explained that throughout the public process Layout 02 was preferred by the County and staff, but Council directed the County to develop another plan to "spread the pain" more equally and Layout 03 was designed. Mr. Martin noted that the property across the road actually gains property. 8 •