08-11-2010 Council Work Session Packet

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+ MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: ORONO MANAGEMENT TEAM SUBJECT: INFORMATION UPDATE DATE: JULY 23, 2010 • Regarding the recent ruling by the MN State Supreme court—the attached letter is a request from a resident who made a recent application for lot width and hardcover variances to construct a new residence. Their application was submitted on June 23rd, coincidentally the day before the Supreme Court's June 24th ruling. They were clearly disappointed when staff advised them of the ruling and what it would mean for their hardcover variance request,however did not decide to request a tabling until after the staff report—containing a denial recommendation—was published. Their letter requests to be tabled for up to 12 months and a refund of their fees should they decide to withdraw. As long as Soren approves, staff can honor his request for a"tabling" for up to 12 months. However, staff does not support refunding the application fees as the legal publication and mailings were sent, the engineer review was conducted,the variance analysis was done and the staff report was written. Additionally, this resident may appear before the Council at the public comments portion of your meeting in the upcoming month or so. I believe he will be seeking a response on the ruling from the Council. (MC) • Based on the attached email from Terry Post,Long Lake plans to attend the Met Council meeting on August 16th to"echo their earlier concerns"about our Comp Plan. They finally released the water capacity report from their Eng-ineer and Tom Kellogg has been asked to review it for accuracy and to provide comments. • The attached special event permits have been issued: o Private party with fireworks to be held on Saturday, July 24,2010 at 3565 Frederick Street. o Long Lake Fire Station#1 SK Fun Run/Walk& 1K Kids Fun Run to be held on Saturday,July 31,2010 in the Hackberry Park area. o End of Summer Party with music to be held on Saturday,August 14,2010 at 2630 Countryside Drive West. • The attached letter was mailed to residents of the North Farm Road neighborhood inviting them to an informational meeting on Wednesday,July 28�'at 6:30 p.m.regarding a potential sewer project. • Planning staff inet with representatives of the Long Lake Fire Depariment on Monday to discuss a fire fighter memorial for Station#1. Plans are being developed but will essentially result in minimal grading of the site—which will alleviate drainage issues they have dealt with since construction—and monuments which will surround the flag pole. Plans will be brought to Council when they are finalized to receive Orono's authorization to commence construction. Fire Deparhnent reps will continue to work with Staff to assure that all permits and approvals are obtained. (MC) • Many police officers and council members attended the Police Services RFP interview on Monday night. We received the following update from Terry Post on the rest of the process: "One of the agenda items on the work session agenda prior to the regular August 3,2010 council meeting,will be a discussion of the police services provider topic. While all of our work sessions are public meetings,the discussion of this topic will be held in council chambers with Long Lake residents and businesses encouraged to ask questions, or comment, on the process and/or the respondents. The Council will process this information and be prepared to make a RFP agency selection at the regular meeting of August, 17,2010." • Additional attachments: o Metro Cities News—July 19,2010