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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 8, 1997 • MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Jabbour indicated that the City has received information from the Met Council which appears to indicate the density level of future development in Orono should be 2.3 houses per acre. He also reported he had a very positive meeting with representatives of Mn/DOT and the MCWD regarding ponding for new Highway 12 and the impact of development density on Lake Minnetonka. Jabbour said he met with representatives of Hennepin Parks to work on completion of the trail, cooperative agreement, assistance with parks, trails, and recreation in the area, and cooperative efforts regarding Highway 12 and the Hwy 12 and CoRd 6 intersection. Jabbour said he drove the City with Hennepin Park representatives, who were impressed with what they saw. Goetten asked who Gaffron spoke to from the Met Council. Gaffron said he did not speak to anyone but was sent a table of expected household numbers projected out into the future. The number did not match Orono's zoning requirements. He has not yet contacted the Met Council for clarification. • Goetten noted that she is a member of the Metropolitan Council's Land Use Advisory Committee and has been informing the committee about the City's development philosophy. She had thought they had a good understanding of the realities that were appropriate to the City. She asked Gaffron for a copy of the information so she can research it further. Jabbour said he is concerned that the density level in Orono is driven by the sewer units. He noted that low density is good for the eco- system. He would like to see the two acre density separated from its direct tie with sewering. Kelley agreed that it should be tied to water elevation and water quality of Lake Minnetonka. Jabbour indicated that 35% of the lakeshore of Lake Minnetonka is in Orono and over 40% of the surface water drainage to Lake Minnetonka comes through wetlands in Orono. Tom Maple has informed Jabbour that the 929.4' normal lake elevation is unrealistic and should be at 930'. Jabbour said Maple was in favor of the 5 acre dry buildable and would like to receive a copy of the City's philosophy from the Comprehensive Plan. Kelley noted that any assistance from other agencies will aid the City in their dealings with the Met Council. Flint referenced the urban sprawl effect citing examples in other cities. Jabbour said he was meeting with the Orono School Board and Minnetonka Beach • representatives to work on a community effort regarding a school facilities referendum. 25