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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 9, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 20 of 22 (MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT, Continued) Printup noted there was some police activity in Long Lake on Friday and that the Orono Police and Long Lake Fire Department responded to the scene in under three minutes. Printup stated even though Long Lake no longer contracts with Orono for their police service, Orono still provides help from time to time. Printup noted the City Administrator and himself met in Delano with some local officials from the Highway 12 area and Mn/DOT to look at ways to make the Highway 12 corridor safer. Loftus stated three state representatives were in attendance and that they indicated they would be willing to support a funding bill if definite solutions are arrived at. Loftus indicated the push at the meeting was the need to educate drivers. State Representative Joe McDonald advocated the creation of a community corridor coalition to carry forward the discussion, which was supported by the group. Loftus stated everybody at the meeting was united in ensuring that the local roadways are safe. Mn/DOT indicated that in their view the rumble strips are effective and that there are limited engineering solutions. Loftus stated the main thrust of the meeting was to get their concerns to Mn/DOT. Loftus stated to her understanding Delano will be setting up another meeting in the next month or two. Levang stated she has heard comments that people do not like to use that roadway but that in her view the rumble strips have helped somewhat. Levang stated any added improvement would be very welcome. Printup noted school is now officially out and that he would encourage everyone to drive safely over the summer. Printup noted Long Lake Days will be happening later this week. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Loftus stated the City received notice from Three Rivers that the Dakota Trail will be resurfaced in July and August. Three Rivers will have signs out the week before notifying the residents of what sections will be closed. Loftus stated the information will also be posted on the City’s website. Loftus noted she forwarded information she received from the City’s architect to the City Council on the City Hall/Police Station project. Loftus stated they hope to have the plans and specifications to the City Council by June 23. Loftus indicated one of the aspects of the project involves new signage for the City Hall/Police Station complex at the entrance points. The angled access point will be removed, with the other access point closest to the City Hall building remaining. Loftus displayed a sketch of the possible signage. Loftus indicated the signs meet the City’s residential sign code. Loftus stated the City’s current sign is approximately six feet high and approximately ten feet wide, but that it is erected at an angle that makes it difficult to see. Bremer commented she is not sure whether she likes the signs being offset. Printup stated the current sign is more representative of the other signs in the City.