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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL Monday, July 23, 2012 7:00 o'clock p.m. (MAYORICOUNCIL REPORT, Continued) McMillan stated she went on a tour of Navarre with Staff and that they walked the section without a sidewalk south of the trail. McMillan noted it would be difficult to construct a sidewalk in that area. McMillan indicated they also walked down some other streets to see if there were any options for a sidewalk but did not come to any conclusions. Gaffron indicated he is putting together an analysis of potential safety issues in Navarre and that he will have that ready sometime this week. Bremer requested that the city parking lot in Navarre also be looked at for improvements. Loftus reported Staff did review all accident reports for Navarre and that over the past 10 years there were no pedestrian related accidents and only one bike related accident. The number of vehicle accidents was relatively low. Loftus stated the Navarre committee would like to make the area more pedestrian friendly. Rahn stated a substantial number of people utilize the trail and park in Navarre adding to the safety issues in the area. Rahn recommended the City get an update on the cost of the retaining wall to see what it would cost in today's dollars as well as possible newer technology that could be utilized. Bremer commented she has some concerns about the drop-off given the topography in the area. Bremer noted the neighbors also may not want the wall since it would be inviting more usage by pedestrians. McMillan reported work on Orono Orchard Road has been commenced and that the contractor will be installing the sewer pipe later this week. Struve noted the work has been delayed approximately one week. The road is currently passable and that the heavy construction will start next week. The road will be closed just north of Fox Street starting next Monday. McMillan noted Brown Road is also undergoing a mill and overlay by Hennepin County. McMillan stated the LMCD was looking at whether ordinances are needed to regulate bow fishing. Bow fishing is currently allowed on Lake Minnetonka by state statute but there have been some people complaining about them being too close to their docks. McMillan noted the LMCD is looking for comments from cities until August 15th. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Loftus reported the banners have been erected in Navarre. The Chamber reported that the banners sold out quickly in Navarre. The school allowed the City to use their lift, which saved the City some money. The work also took longer than anticipated. Loftus stated the Orono Public Works Department also helped Spring Park hang their banners. Loftus stated she has heard some comments that the banners are hard to read since they are higher up but that she has also gotten some good feedback on the banners. The banners did not arrive until mid July and were erected soon thereafter. Page 4 of 5