10-26-2010 Council Work Session Packet

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� . MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: ORONO MANAGEMENT TEAM SUBJECT: INFORMATION UPDATE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2010 Information Update—10/15/10 • This week a link was added to the front page of the City's website with the hope of soliciting input from residents and others on Orono's hardcover regulations. As of today we have received a few emails. We are compiling this feedback as it will be a valuable tool for the Planning Commission and Council as we move forward with the hardcover ordinance update. (MC) • The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District approved the Orono Surface Water Management Plan at its board meeting Thursday night,on the consent agenda. The next steps for finalizing the SWMP include a public hearing at the Planning Commission this coming Monday,with final Council action scheduled for the October 25 meeting. A Memorandum of Agreement between MCWD and Orono regarding the SWMP will also be presented for Council action on the 25th. Soren is currently reviewing that document drafted by the MCWD.The MCWD staff report on the SWMP is attached. (MPG) • The MCWD also approved our grant request for the shoreline restoration and sewer line protection project where our sewer crosses under the cove along the Lupient property at the north end of Ivy Place. The MCWD staff report on this project is attached. (MPG) • We have now received written approvals from Met Council for the DeVries and Fullerton sewer extensions that were held up for nearly two years pending resolution of the Comp Plan density issues. The approvals note that these projects"are in accord with you comprehensive sewer plan (CSP) and consistent with the Metropolitan Urban Service Area". We are following up with the property owners to get these extensions accomplished. (MPG) The City of Orono complies with the Minnesota Data Practices and Open Meeting Law. The recipients of this electronic file are asked not to "Forward"or "Reply to All"concerning information contained in this email.