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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,July 10,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> PRESENTATION <br /> 11. EAGLE PROJECT PROPOSAL <br /> John Ellis,Boy Scout Troop 206,addressed the City Council regarding his Eagle Scout project. Ellis <br /> stated as part of his project he is building three flag retirement boxes and that he would like to ask for <br /> permission to place one of the boxes at Orono City Hall or on the school campus. Troop 206 will <br /> maintain it. Ellis stated he hopes to have the boxes finished by the end of July. Ellis stated the box would <br /> be approximately 2' x 2' x 4' with a little door on the front to place the flags in the box. <br /> Dankey asked what is done with the flags. <br /> Ellis indicated the Boy Scouts will hold a flag retiring ceremony at summer camp each year for the flags <br /> they collect. <br /> Ellis stated the boxes will allow communities to properly dispose of their American flags,raises <br /> awareness for flag etiquette,and will build a relationship between the Boy Scouts and the community. <br /> Ellis stated Boy Scout Troop 206 will maintain the boxes and retire the flags. <br /> Crosby commented he thinks it is a temfic idea and that he would recommend a box be placed here at city <br /> ha1L <br /> Printup asked if there would be any identifying marks on the box. <br /> Ellis displayed a picture of a similar flag box,noting there would be language on the box stating it is for <br /> flag disposal. <br /> Crosby moved,Dankey seconded,to approve the Eagle Scout project and to install the flag , <br /> retirement box near the Orono City Hall. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0, <br /> PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER REPORT <br /> 12. RESOLUTION TO HENNEPIN COUNTY REQUESTING RECONFIGURATION— <br /> COUNTY ROAD 6 AND OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD INTERSECTION—RESOLUTION NO. <br /> 6777 <br /> Edwards reviewed his Staff inemorandum dated July 10,2017,regarding a resolution to Hennepin <br /> County requesting they reconfigure the County Road 6/Old Crystal Bay Road intersection to only allow <br /> right in/right out for a trial period beginning this coming school year. Staff recommends approval. <br /> Walsh noted the City has previously discussed making this intersection safer and that the City is taking <br /> some action to hopefully prevent an accident and to be proactive. Walsh stated the City is suggesting the <br /> change start in August prior to school starting. <br /> Dankey asked if Edwards has heard anything since this was last discussed. <br /> Edwards indicated he has not but that he has spoken with representatives from the school and they were in <br /> favor of it. Edwards stated he has also spoken with Hennepin County's traffic engineer and that they are <br /> waiting for action by the City prior to implementing any change. <br /> Page 2 of 14 <br />