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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 16,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Holmers indicated he is. <br /> Leskinen moved, Schoenzeit seconded,to table Application#13-3631,Todd Holmers on behalf of <br /> Landsource,LLC,3700 Northern Avenue. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 10. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING CITY <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS ON AUGUST 26,2013,AND SEPTEMBER 9,2013 <br /> Schwingler reported he attended the City Council meeting on August 26 and that an update was provided <br /> by the City Engineering on the lighting options for Navarre. <br /> Landgraver stated he attended the September 9 City Council meeting wherein the Orono Golf Course and <br /> the efforts of the volunteer group were discussed. Landgraver noted a special anniversary of the golf <br /> course is coming up next year and the volunteer group has made a request for additional funds in order to <br /> continue to make improvements to the facility. The City Council approved that request. Also discussed <br /> at the September 9 meeting was the City's preliminary budget and levy for 2014. Landgraver indicated <br /> the City's finances were basically holding steady and that the City is not proposing to raise the City's tax <br /> rate for 2014. <br /> 11. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Curtis asked whether the Planning Commission would be able to go on the boat tour of Lake Minnetonka <br /> and Big Island on September 30. <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to meet on September 30 for the boat tour at 3:00 p.m. <br /> Daniel Schultz,4325 Chippewa Lane, stated he is attempting to obtain a variance for a deck and that he <br /> was supposed to be on tonight's agenda. Schultz stated he changed his vacation plans so he could attend <br /> tonight's meeting because he was told he would be on tonight's agenda. <br /> Schultz indicated he initially was told that he met all the requirements and then received a letter on <br /> Wednesday of last week regarding his application. Schultz stated he would like to get his permit and <br /> have the matter resolved. <br /> Leskinen noted this item is not on the Planning Commission's agenda for this evening and that because <br /> there is not a formal application before the Planning Commission, they are not able to act on it. Leskinen <br /> asked if there was a reason given for the application not moving forward. <br /> Schultz stated he was informed that he needed an updated survey which is different than what he was <br /> initially told. Schultz stated he received the letter on Wednesday and was planning to leave town on <br /> Thursday. Schultz stated he is not happy with the way things are going and that he is very upset. <br /> Leskinen stated without an application before the Planning Commission, there is nothing they can do <br /> tonight. <br /> Page 33 of 34 <br />