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f'�"'�'�`� A RESOLIITION FOR TH.E CITY OF ORONO REGARDING
THE DSTACHMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM
THE CITY OF ORONO TO THE CITY OF LONG LARE
WHEREAS, the _ City of Orono, Hennepin County, is a •- �
statutory city, existing and autho�ized pursuant to the laws of
the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City of Long Lake has filed with the
Minnesota Municipal Board a Petition for the concuzrent
detachment and annexation of certain property currently within
the boundaries of the City of Orono pursuant to Minnesota Statute
414. 061 subd. 5; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Municipal Board does not have
jurisdiction to hear the City of Long Lake's Petition for
detachment under 414. 061 subd. 5; and
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WHEREAS, even if the Minnesota Municipal Board does have
• juxisdiction to hear the Petition, the property sought for
detachment is an important part of the future planning in the
City of Orono; and
WHEREAS, the detachment of said property would result in
the loss of current and future tax revenue for the City of Orono;
and
WHEREAS, the detachment of said property would adversely
affect the major watersheds, soil conditions and natural features
of the area; and
WHEREAS, the detachment of said property would create
unnatural boundaries between the City of Long Lake and the City
of Orono; and
WHEREAS, the detachment of said property would adversely
�affect planning and land use patterns in the area and violate the �
comprehensive plan currently governing the area; and �
WHE REAS, this annexation will adversely effect the �
economic value of surrounding and adjacent Orono properties; and �
WHEREAS, the detachment of said property would adversely •
affect the present transportation network and create increased
traffic congestion on Orono public streets; and
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. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• NO. 2782
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WHEREAS, the detachment of said property would have
adverse environmental implications for the aXea; and
WHEREAS, governmental services now available to said
property will not be more effectively or economically pzovided if
detachment is allowed; and
WHEREAS, the detachment of said property will create a
precedent for future piecemeal detachments and annexations of
property currently in the City of Ozono; and
wHEREAS, it is the City of Orono's belief that the City
of .Long Lake is considering othex O�ono property for annexation.
� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RSSOLVED, that the City Council
for the City of Orono is opposed to the granting of said
Petition; and
• FIIRTHER, that the City Council for the City of Orono is
opposed to the gzanting of said Petition because it is not in the
best interests of the citizens of the City of Orono that said
Petition be granted; and
FIIRTHER, that the staff of the City of Orono is directed
to gather such evidence as is necessary to oppose such Petition
in preparation for the City of Ozono's appearance before the
Minnesota Municipal Board presently scheduled foz 9 :30 a.m.,
Apri1 25, 1990, at the Orono Council Chambers.
Ac3opted by the City Council of the City of Orono this
26th day of March, 1990 .
Jam s R. Grabek, or
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Do othy M. lin, Czty Clerk
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