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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22,1997 • (#6 - #2281 Hennepin County Road 6 Improvements - Continued) Kelley was informed that the contribution made by Hennepin County was shared 50150 with the City. Gaffron indicated there were two separate issues, as not creating the NURP pond requires the County to pay to the Watershed, with the City providing half the funds. The requirement of mitigation is determined by the State and BWSR. Recommendation for mitigation to occur within Orono should be submitted to BWSR Kelley suggested the use of an escrow fund established within the City with certification that it be used for future use in Orono. Gaffron indicated that the requirements of the MCWD are either a NURP pond or making a financial contribution to MCWD. Kelley suggested they be required to submit a certification statement to the City that the funds will be used in Orono. Gaffron said details would have to be worked out. Kelley said he would like to see a yearly statement given to the City. Jabbour reported that this fund will only affect few projects as most projects require major funding. He agreed that the City should keep track of the fund. He noted most projects include NURP ponds and few will take the other approach. Jabbour suggested a work session be scheduled to discuss funding of stormwater ponding. He noted if a stormwater plan was in effect, the City would reap some benefits. Jabbour said the City needs to establish a policy. • Cook agreed with Jabbour. He said projects will be much bigger and the City needs to work with the MCWD. Goetten said she was concerned with what she read from the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting that the public feels there is no forum by which to address their concerns. The Planning Commission was also concerned and suggested a joint meeting be held with Council. Goetten said she would like to have seen those present at that meeting here tonight. Goetten said concerns must be heard and a process to address these concerns. Gaffron noted that no action was taken by the Planning Commission, and left it to the Council to address those concerns. Alignment was the main issue of concern to the public present at the hearing. McMillan said taking of property and impact on a septic system were the main alignment issues as well as the issue of communication with the County. Jabbour was informed that the real estate people for the County have not made contact with the residents. Theis indicated he had no control over the County Real Estate Department. Goetten said she was concerned that this be addressed. McMillan thought there was a general confusion over the whole project. • 13