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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 25, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 29 (3. CSAH 112 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, Continued) Grube noted the trail cost for the City is $4,300 in this segment. Grube pointed out the location of the trail. McMillan stated if Long Lake agrees to the trail, she would be agreeable to it. It was the consensus of the City Council to support the trail in Segment 4 if Long Lake is agreeable to it. Grube stated he would recommend the trail to both cities since it is a very important element for the future. McMillan asked if there is a trail going east of Old Long Lake Road. Grube stated the answer is no, because once you get past that location, people will have an easier access to the trail down to the Highway 12 area. At this point, for Old Long Lake Road, the trail was originally on the south side and it was not included on the Orono side. Grube indicated it did make some sense to bring it over to Underhill and cross at that point. Grube noted the lion’s share of this trail would be the responsibility of Long Lake. Grube stated it is his understanding the City Council is a no on the utility burial options and check with Long Lake on the trail. Grube asked if the Council is in favor of additional lighting and streetscape at the Luce Line Bridge. It was the consensus of the City Council to not go forward with the streetscape and lighting in the area of the Luce Line Bridge. Grube indicated he would put these options in writing and send them to the City Administrator. McMillan asked if Orono would be able to see Long Lake’s comments. Grube indicated he would provide that once he receives it. Grube noted Long Lake met last week to discuss their options but has not gotten back to him at this point. Loren Schoenzeit, 4480 Forest Lake Landing, asked whether the traffic control lights will be at the same quality level or more sophisticated. Schoenzeit noted the road to the school is used after hours and it is possible to miss the left turn signal which results in someone waiting there while the lights go through another cycle. Schoenzeit stated he would like to encourage Hennepin County to consider improving the quality of the traffic control signals. Schoenzeit stated when he hears no lights; he hopes that means no additional lights. Schoenzeit noted these are important intersections and they need to be lighted to some extent. Grube indicated he would agree with Mr. Schoenzeit. McMillan asked if Hennepin County would do redoing the traffic signals at the time of construction. Grube indicated they would be. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 12/09/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 11/25/2013 [Page 9 of 29]