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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, DECEMBER 17, 1980 Page 3 Mayor �an Nest moved, Hannah seconded, to approve CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT the conditional use permit for Mr . Speeter and 659 Minnetonka High- Mr . Henninger, 659 Minnetonka Highlands Lane, for lands Lane removal of a culvert and construction o� a bridge ; #586 and the granting of an easement between Mr. Speeter ' s (Continued) and Mr . Henninger ' s properties, subject to granting of an open space easement. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Mayor Van Nest moved, Hurr seconded, that at the request of the above applicants, the dredging � request to be tabled until a later date . Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Mayor Van Nest made the following statement before SUBDIVISION reviewing the Bruce Hepp subdivision request. 2605 West Lafayette Rd. #545 I have a close friend, Mr . Thomas P. Lowe who Bruce Hepp resides at 2630 West Lafayette Road and does represent residents who are opposed to Mr . Hepps request to subdivide his property. I have discussed this matter with Mr. Hepp and others. Mr. Lowe owns stock in companies that I manage . I have no financial commitment nor personal gain, nor benefit, nor do I have a conflict of interest in this matter. I have very strong feelings with Mr. Hepp ' s proposal and I do not feel I should ignore my responsibilities as Mayor of Orono and vacate my chair and step down. City Attorney Bruce D. Malkerson statement: It is my opinion Mayor Van Nest does not have a conflict of interest. I also provide. legal services for others including Mr . Lowe. Alan Olson,` City Planner, reviewed the request of Bruce Hepp for a subdivision at 2605 West Lafayette - Road. Mr. Hepp reviewed his application commenting that I believe I am only asking for what is consistent with the area. My proposal has no adverse impact on the lake , wetlands, or the area. I do concur with the Planning Commission recommendations. Mr. Tom Lowe, 2630 West Lafayette Road, reviewed past history of the area, deed restrictions for each property commenting that the restrictions were clear in allowing one home for each lot. Mr . Hepp ' s 2 . 8 acres is not all buildable ground. Variances have to be granted and I do not believe they have been applied for . Mr. Lowe presented a map showing owners of 'lots in the area and the owners opposed and owners not opposed to Mr . Hepp ' s subdivision. Nine opposed - three not opposed. (Continued)