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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REASONABLE ACCESS TO COUNTY ROAD 112,
Wayzata Boulevard FOR THE ORONO STATION
WHEREAS, Hennepin County is reconstructing County Road 112 from Highway 12 to
County Road 6; and
WHEREAS,The reconstruction will take place over the next four years; and
WHEREAS,As part of the reconstruction, the County is planning to realign access the
Orono Station(2160 Wayzata Blvd; PIN 34-118-23-21-0002)has to County Road 12; and
WHEREAS,The Orono Station has two accesses to County Road 112; and
WHEREAS, One of the access points is between 80' — 100' wide. Hennepin County's
plans propose to reduce this particular access to 36' and the owner of the Orono Station desires
to keep the access at least 55' wide. The owner has expressed concerns that the reduction in
access may make it harder for customers to make the appropriate turning movements from
County Road 112 to access the Orono Station and have a negative impact on the business; and
WHEREAS,The City of Orono fully supports our business community and wishes to
see all of our businesses thrive; and
WHEREAS,The City of Orono recognizes the importance of this critical corridor and
shares the goal of creating an efficient and safe environment for all road and trail users for
County Road 112 project; and
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orono City Council does hereby
encourage Hennepin County to review their plan for possible changes to the access for Orono
Station.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota, at a regular meeting held
May 8, 2017.
ATTEST:
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Anna Carlson, �ity Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor