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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 16,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curtis indicated that property is not part of it and that there is no conservation easement on that property. <br /> Landgraver stated the two larger properties do not have a similar easement. <br /> Leskinen stated if the easement on the adjoining property, which is also part of the subdivision, was <br /> vacated, it seems like a moot point. Leskinen stated the worst case scenario appears that there could be a <br /> slight decrease in filtration. <br /> Landgraver stated the map shows the property on the left has this easement that the City is being asked to <br /> vacate but the other two properties do not. Landgraver noted there also is not anyone from the public <br /> opposing the vacation. <br /> Lemke moved, Schoenzeit seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 14-3674,Lori <br /> Gherardi on behalf of Wolverton Place,LLC,4570 Wolverton Place,granting a vacation of the <br /> grassland south portion of the conservation easement.VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 6. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ON CITY <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON MAY 27,2014,AND JUNE 9,2014. <br /> Lemke stated he attended the May 27 City Council meeting and that a dedication plaque honoring Chief <br /> Joseph Orono was given to the City by the Sons of the American Revolution. Police Chief Farniok spoke <br /> about the Police Explorer Program and the awards that were won. <br /> Nick Anhut of Ehlers&Associates addressed the City Council about the sale of the General Obligation <br /> Bonds and the City's AAA rating. The City Council voted to authorize the sale of$5,380,000 in General <br /> Obligation Bonds. Representatives from Clifton, Larson presented the City's financial audit,with no <br /> significant concerns being raised. Chief Van Eyll from the Long Lake Fire Department presented his <br /> annual report to the Council,with Van Eyll reporting that the emergency response times in 2013 were <br /> decreased for Orono. <br /> Under the Planning Department items, the City Council approved the joint use dock license for Pirates <br /> Cove and approved the feasibility study for Watertown Road and Stubbs Bay Road. It was noted that the <br /> Mayor and Council Member Levang attended a Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials workshop. <br /> The City Administrator discussed the possible creation of a Lake Minnetonka Scenic Byway. It was felt <br /> that there would be minimal benefit to Orono and the Council directed Staff to draft a letter talking about <br /> Orono's historic commitment for preservation of scenic pathway and requesting that Orono be kept <br /> updated on developments. <br /> Lemke reported Orono's Public Works Director/City Engineer has resigned and a replacement will be <br /> recruited. In addition, Andrew Mack was hired as the new Community Development Director starting in <br /> mid June. <br /> Leskinen stated she attended the June 9 meeting and there was an update by the Mayor of Mound <br /> regarding the success of the police contract with Orono. There was also a presentation on the Tour de <br /> Tonka scheduled for August 2. The representative to the LMCD, Andrew McDermott, reported that the <br /> water level on Lake Minnetonka has never been this high and that as a result the LMCD approved an <br /> Page 17 of 18 <br />