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� <br /> Orono City Council <br /> Committee of the Whole <br /> July 27,2010,6:30 p.m. <br /> Orono City Council Chambers <br /> Present: Mayor Jim White, Council Members Lili McMillan and Jim Murphy; City Administrator Jessica Loftus, <br /> Assistant City Administrator for Long-Term Strategy Mike Gaffron, Finance Director Ron Olson, City <br /> Clerk Lin Vee,State Senator Gen Olson, Gabriel Jabbour <br /> 1. Discussion with State Senator Gen Olson <br /> Senator Gen Olson provided background information related to the legislation introduced by Senator <br /> Chaudhary to abolish the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District(LMCD). Although the bill did not pass, its <br /> introduction generated discussion among Lake Minnetonka cities about the role of the LMCD and other <br /> agencies with authority over lake management. Senator Olson is seeking input from cities regarding their <br /> experiences with the LMCD. <br /> Uue to the current financial and economic climate, Senator Olson commented that informal discussions have <br /> taken place about restructuring of government and exploring ways in which cities and counties might be able <br /> to coordinate services. <br /> Senator Olson expressed her appreciation for the support of the Orono Council and encouraged Council to <br /> contact her with any ideas and issues related to the district she represents. <br /> 2. Parking Options Along Dakota Rail Trail <br /> Gaffron provided airphotos and maps of the Dakota Rail Trail from Wayzata to Spring Park. Council discussed <br /> potential sites for public parking. The area behind the Navarre Fire Station and possibly an area near Blaine <br /> Street were identified as options for further consideration. <br /> 3. Comments Regarding Information Updates <br /> There were no comments. <br /> 4. Other Issues of Current Interest <br /> Gaffron distributed a draft web page of Big Island Park Rules for Council review and comment. <br /> The meeting closed at 8:15 p.m. <br /> ATTEST: <br /> �!��..�.� -���'`�-- Q�vu�- �i'I. i�J �' <br /> Linda S. Vee, City Clerk J me M. White, Mayor <br /> Page 1 of 1 <br />