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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 26, 2009 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 8 of 11 (MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT, Continued) McMillan suggested the next meeting regarding the turn-back be held in the Orono City Council Chambers. White noted the governor’s budget will be coming out tomorrow, which will have an impact on the State’s economy and the City’s budget. White noted that the DNR is looking at regulating docks on public waters throughout the state of Minnesota and that they are contemplating charging a fee for people who have a dock. White commented that this will have a significant impact to people who reside on Lake Minnetonka. Franchot stated to his knowledge Wisconsin already regulates and charges a fee for docks. CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT Kellogg stated he would encourage everyone to review the Myrtlewood report and that a public hearing will be scheduled for February 23rd. Kellogg stated a decision will need to be made on whether sewer and water should be provided to that area. Murphy stated as it relates to the Montesorri School, Mn/DOT has indicated that the no left turn decision was the City’s. Currently there is one sign on a sign post as you exit the driveway denoting no left turn but there are a number of people that are taking a left turn. Murphy stated Mn/DOT has indicated they would not be opposed to removing the sign and allowing people to take a left turn given the dramatic decrease in traffic in that area as a result of the opening of the new highway. In addition, there is a mound of dirt that could be leveled off in that area, which could be done by Mn/DOT’s contractor at the time the bridge is moved. Murphy recommended that both of those items be done. It was the consensus of the City Council that the no left sign and the grading of the berm be completed by Mn/DOT. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT *12. CASCO POINT STREET AND UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDER ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to approve plans and specifications for the Casco Point Street and Utility Reconstruction Project and order advertisements for bids. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *13. MYRTLEWOOD SEWER/WATER PROJECT – ACCEPT FEASIBILITY REPORT AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION NO. 5817 Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 5817, a Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Myrtlewood Road Sewer/Water Project. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Item #2 - CC Agenda - 02/09/09 Approval of Council Minutes 01/26/09 [Page 8 of 11]