05-13-2019 Council Work Session Packet

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Orono City Council Committee of the Whole April 14, 2009, 6:15 p.m. Orono City Council Chambers Present: Mayor Jim White, Council Members Cynthia Bremer, Doug Franchot, Lili McMillan, and Jim Murphy; City Administrator Bill Wells, Finance Director Ron Olson, Assistant City Administrator for Long -Term Strategy Mike Gaffron, Building Official Lyle Oman; Public Works Supervisors Don DeBaere and Scott Oberaigner and City Clerk Lin Vee 1. Assessor's Review for Local Board of Appeal and Equalization — Nate Stulc, Hennepin County Assessor Residential Lakeshore growth of -1.8%; residential off lake growth of -6.3%; overall gross value growth for the city of -2.7%, down about 1% in taxable market for City because of removal of limited market value. +� last year. There are not a lot of foreclosures or short sales in Orono. mar. Handouts will be available including +" from the Department of 28 was the oritn. " - Staff is working with Wayzata to finalize a scam„,, asked for help in working with Wayzata Country Club to dispose of greo_,�_ r. _ has been submitted to Wayzata to add utilities to the Kuruvilla and Comforts of Home properties. There may be a need to extend 12” water pipe from Wayzata Public Works to the Comforts of Home property. The Fire Chief will review for flow rates. 5. Crystal Bay Road City Lots — Response to Jon Eiss Request for Dock • The city owns 4 lots on Crystal Bay Road through a quit -claim deed in the early 1900's. • Council discussed options for action related to the lots and preferred to "sell each parcel to its opposite off -lake landowner (the city acquired them by Quit -Claim Deed, so would have to sell them that way, i.e. no warranties) and let each owner deal with the consequences of the potential multiple holders of "bathing and boating rights". • The city has an easement to the lake which is often used by the public for winter access to the lake, • Staff will discuss the proposed action with the City Attorney. LL/Orono Fire Contract and Addendum - When the Navarre station was built, there was discussion that this building would be part of the 20 year agreement. -�' =k? has had the Addendum but hasn't been signed. -- �,m refined to include the address of the Navarre station.