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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,November 13,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> #17-3977—BRIAN BENSON AND CHUCK ALCON ON BEHALF OF JIM AND MARY <br /> JiJNDT, 1400 BRACKETTS POINT ROAD,SKETCH PLAN—ConHnued <br /> someone's lake yard, it might be better from a salability standpoint to have a property unencumbered by <br /> an easement and Staff's recommendation is to relocate it. <br /> Edwards stated the Public Works Department would need to access the manhole annually to clean the <br /> pipes out and whoever owned that property would not want the City driving through their yard each year. <br /> Alcon stated they have not looked at the engineering at this point but the objective would be to connect <br /> further up the private road and then gravity feed down to the existing lift station. <br /> Dankey asked about access onto County Road 15. <br /> Alcon indicated they will be discussing that with Hennepin County. <br /> The City Council took no formal action on this item. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Seals stated Staffhas been working really well with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and that she <br /> is excited to see what the Big Island Committee and the Watershed District can do together. Seals stated <br /> the next step is developing the mini master plan. <br /> Printup noted Bracketts Point used to be called Starvation Point 100 years ago. <br /> Dankey wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. <br /> Crosby thanked the veterans and their families for their sacrifices. ' <br /> Walsh stated he would echo Council Members Dankey's and Crosby's comments. <br /> Walsh noted the Park Commission will be bringing a number of items before the City Council in the near <br /> future and that the City will continue to improve the parks. <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br /> 22. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ORONO PARKS,GREEN SPACES,PLAYGROUNDS <br /> AND TRAILS IN PERPETUITY—RESOLUTION NO.6810 <br /> Rief stated he would recommend approval of the resolution and that it shows a commitment by the City to <br /> the 456 acres of city parks and the land on Big Island. Rief stated the parks help improve the quality of <br /> life in Orono. <br /> Printup moved,Seals seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.,a Resolution Supporting Orono <br /> Parks,Green Spaces,Playgrounds,and Trails in Perpetuity. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page 16 of 17 <br />