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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, July 27, 2009 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />PAGE 5 of 8 <br />(5. #09-3412 CORTNEY SCOTT LeNEAVE ON BEHALF OF CORTNEY WAYNE LENEAVE, <br />360 WAKEFIELD ROAD, Continued) <br /> <br />Curtis stated in speaking with Mike Gaffron regarding the history of the City, the City of Orono has been <br />consistent with the acreage requirements for new developments and that the only exception to that are lots <br />created under a PUD. Curtis stated allowing a noncontiguous development in a rural zone could create <br />septic issues. <br /> <br />Bremer stated there is also a concern with wetlands if there are various small parcels that are not <br />contiguous and the impact that could have on the subdivision as a whole. Bremer indicated she would <br />prefer that the entire dry buildable acreage be internal to the lot. <br /> <br />White stated he concurs with Council Member Bremer. White stated in his opinion it would be <br />worthwhile to speak with the State of Minnesota to see whether they would be willing to swap some land <br />and that to his recollection the City has never approved a subdivision where the land was not contiguous. <br /> <br />Murphy stated the idea of wetland mitigation is one issue and that he has a concern regarding the possible <br />precedent it may be setting. <br /> <br />Bremer asked what quality wetland these are. <br /> <br />Curtis stated the northern wetland is a preserve wetland, which is the highest classification, and the other <br />wetland is not depicted on the wetland map. An assessment has not been completed to determine the <br />quality of that wetland. <br /> <br />Murphy stated he would like to see some other options explored due to the impact this could have on <br />future developments in the City. Murphy stated the main issues appear to be the engineering of the road, <br />construction, wetland mitigation, and the potential precedent that could be set with the noncontiguous <br />land. <br /> <br />Curtis requested the City be notified of the next meeting with the TEP Panel so the City’s consultant <br />could also attend. <br /> <br /> <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> <br />Bremer stated she has received several new complaints regarding the trail crossings and that the trail users <br />would like to see some flashing lights installed at all the major intersections for the people on the trail. <br />Bremer noted the issue with the users not stopping at the intersections is also being experienced in other <br />communities. <br /> <br />Murphy suggested Beau from Three Rivers be contacted regarding this issue. <br /> <br />Franchot commented he feels the trail is problematic and that the issue needs to be addressed promptly to <br />avoid an accident. <br /> <br />Murphy noted the land behind the fire station is guided for senior housing and that the current view of the <br />Interfaith Outreach Group for use of that land is that it should be guided for work force housing. During <br /> <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 08/10/09 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 07/27/09 <br />[Page 5 of 8]