12-09-2008 Council Work Session Minutes

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• Murphy indicated he would re-visit the issue with Mn/DOT and noted there are still safety concerns with access and turning movements to and from this property. If a letter seems appropriate, City staff would be directed to draft a letter. • Kuruvilla stated there are new Federal regulations that make the well water unusable for drinking and he would like to have City water. A new well wouldn't guarantee that the water would be usable at the school because of the water table. • Water to this property is not dependent on being in the MUSA. There are some potential options for water service from Wayzata or Long Lake. • The septic system to the property needs to be replaced and sewer would be preferred if it is available. The property would need to be included in the MUSA, which requires Met Council approval and triggers density calculations. There are 4 options for adding this property to the MUSA. Three of the options involve changes to the zoning code and/or Comp Plan. The fourth option is a density transfer. Any options that limit ability to sell his property are not acceptable to Kuruvilla. • If a sewer and/or water project is done to serve the Myrtlewood neighborhood, this property could be included. • The City should determine what type of development is preferred at 850 and 875 Wayzata Blvd. W. • Council suggested proceeding with the density transfer option based on the proposal from Comforts of Home for a multi-unit senior housing and memory care facility. 4. Gillespie Center Discussion • The City was approached by the Gillespie Center to give them $30,000 for each of next 10 years to help with operating costs while an endowment fund is established. • A meeting is scheduled with Donna Smith of the Gillespie Center to discuss a potential contract on Thursday. • Senior Community Services (SCS) hasn't been specific about what they can provide. They are willing to do their work for Orono through the Gillespie Center. The City Attorney has prepared a draft contract with the Gillespie Center that will start out with payment of the money currently given to SCS at $19,000 that would be given directly to the Gillespie Center, but would not increase to $30,000 as requested. • The City should spend money where the service can be identified and needs a contract with whoever provides the service. • Contract should be for one year, and then review services that have been delivered. 5. Casco Point Street Reconstruction Project a. Preparation for December 11, 2008 Neighborhood Meeting • Xcel will have representative there —hasn't confirmed who it will be. • Mayor will summarize the summarize city's position about undergrounding utilities, including: o City has spent considerable time and energy to study the possibility of undergrounding utilities.