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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JUNE 30 , 1980 Page 29 I have submitted the attached sketch plan and cost DRAINAGE CONTROL estimates to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Long Lake Blvd. with the understanding that Council approval has not (Continued) been received. Mr . Holmquist stated that if the plan is not approved by the Orono Council, we can back out of the program. Council Meeting - June 30 , 1980 Mayor Van Nest moved, Hurr seconded, to request the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to install rip rap at the Long Lake Boulevard drainage problem area for the estimated cost of $8 , 400 . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0 ) . Councilman Paurus temporarily absent. Dick Benson, City Administrator, prepared a memo RELOCATION regarding the Public Works Department relocation PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. dated June 16 , 1980 , which states: Robb Property The City Council requested staff to review the Public Works Department and the need to relocate it to an area suitable for its operation. The City has had property appraisals and Planning Commission reviews of several possible sites, including the present City owned French Lake area and the privately owned Robb property, located on Highway #12 and the Old Crystal Bay Road. The French Lake property, 40 acres, breaks down to 28 wet acres, six wooded acres, and six usable acres for other uses. To consolidate the Public Works operation at the French Lake site , would destroy many trees and impose an environmental impact on the wetlands in the center of a residential area. The Robb property is suitable for Public Works functions and it is my recommendation that the City consider pursuing this site for future City ownership, while considering selling the French Lake property allowing it to remain as a residential use. Council Meeting - June 30 , 1980 Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to authorize Dick Benson, City Administrator, to negotiate with the Robb property owners for the relocation of the Public Works Department. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .