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. . i <br /> , NIINUTES OF THE � <br /> ORONO CTfY COUNCII.MEETING <br /> Monday,March 9,2009 <br /> 7:Q0 o'cfock p.m. <br /> (PUBLIC COMMEIVTS, Continued) <br /> Gaffron stated thsi situation is located primarily in Minnetonka Beach,and at the time the City of Orono <br /> approved the five lots that are loca#ed in Orono,it was spacifically spelled out that thQse lots could not <br /> have lake access. Gaffron indicated the City has owned tS�ese lots for a number of years. <br /> White srated he is willing to have the City look into this situation further and that perhaps Mr.Eiss would <br /> he entitled to a reduction in his ta�ces,which he sh�uld address witl�the assessor. White noted <br /> unfortunatety this month a number of the council members will be absent and that he would recommend <br /> this situatian be discussed in approximately a month. <br /> . , <br /> dy Gitbert,Long Lake Mayor,stated he is here to thank the City of Orono for its continua.l <br /> c eration with Long Lake on many issues ranging from such things as the fire department an e <br /> poli department. <br /> Murphy d he did bring#he issue of the Old Highcvay 12 corridor up with Long Lake reviously,and <br /> that he is a e that there are continuing issues relating to the unsafe condition of the d Highway �2 <br /> corridor as it c ceras the potholes. A meeting was held on Thursday with Mn/DO representatives on <br /> an issue relating the Montesorri School and that the condition of old Highway was discussed at that <br /> time. Scott Peterso with Mn/DOT indicated they were looking at the situatio d that there might be a <br /> resolution by the end the year. Murphy stated he indicated to Mn/DOT the sign issues as well es <br /> other issues has resulted the city officials�being vilified by the business wners and that faster act'son . <br /> should be taken to resolve ese issues. <br /> Gaffron stated it was his impres ' n that Mn/DOT was not in a h to resolve the issue. <br /> Murphy stated in his view the City sh d draft a letter add sed directly to the commiissioner of <br /> Mn/DOT which lays out exactly the situ 'on atad request at the situation be addressed in a prompt <br /> fashion. Murphy noted Old Highway I2 is heduled e turned over to the county in approxima#ely six <br /> months but that some attention should be dire d o e situation given the unsafe nature of the pothoies. <br /> McMillan concurred that a punch list/letter sho d b created and that photographs depicting the pothoies <br /> be submitted along with the letter. � <br /> Murphy moved,MeMillan seconded n conjnncEion wit3i e City of Long Lake,compile a list of <br /> issues ta be aet focth im a joint lett between the two cities ' ected to the Commissioner of , <br /> Mn/DOT,pending formal appr al of the leLter by the Long e City Council. <br /> Gifbert noted Long Lake has meeting next weelc and they could addre it at that time. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0 <br /> Gilbert commented t Mn/DOT has taken away approximately 1Q percent of Long e's tax base with <br /> the new U.S.Hi ay 12 corridor andthat they have been left�uvith a substandard road ing through <br /> their town. <br /> McMillan ncurred the road should be repaired in the near future. <br /> PAGE 5 of 8 <br />