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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 8, 1991 ( #10)ZONING FILE #1629 - MCNULTY CONSTRUCTION CONTINUED It was moved by Butler, seconded by Jabbour, to conceptually deny the Variance request due to the excessiveness of. the proposed structure relative to the City's Accessory Structure Ordinance. Staff is directed to prepare a resolution for Council's review at their April 22, 1991 meeting. (The applicant did request to table this item, which was moved and seconded during consideration of this motion. However, since the question had been called, the main motion had priority, and the vote was taken.) Motion, Ayes -3, Callahan, Goetten, Nay. Motion passed. At 8:44 p.m., Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing pertaining to the zoning applications appearing on the agenda. MAYOR /COUNCIL REPORT: ( #11)PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS Mayor Peterson noted that Ed Cohen and Howard McMillan were present, but that Janice Berg was not. She stated that David Rahn had withdrawn his application. Goetten asked whether City Staff had heard from Janice Berg. Mabusth indicated that she had not heard from Ms. Berg. Mayor Peterson asked Howard McMillan to address the Council. McMillan stated that he would like to be involved with the Planning Commission because most of the important issues that will affect him and his family are now before the City. He said, "The only issues I can see that do not directly affect us are those pertaining to Lake Minnetonka and the LMCD. Although, in reading through the Comprehensive Plan, it seems that everything starts with the Lake and backs up into Orono. The Comprehensive Plan confirmed my ideas about Orono being a unique community. After residing in Deephaven and Wayzata, and considering the City of Shorewood and other western suburbs, we chose the. City of Orono to reside in and raise our family. I began to take interest in the Community with the sewer property annexation and Highway 12 issues, and then began realizing all the other issues that affect the Community in which I live. I do not have a lot of practical experience to offer, but have a genuine interest in the issues facing the City. I was not aware that Jim Hanson and Ed Cohen were still interested in serving in the positions they now hold. After attending several Planning Commission meetings, I am not sure I want to see either of them replaced. I am trying to prepare myself for the time in the future when there is a bona fide vacancy. I would just like to go on record stating that I would like to be involved with the City." - 13 -