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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,June 28,2021 6:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENTATIONS—Continued Ms. Vandam also noted the history of the Indian Mounds which is what Mound was named after; she stated they highlight all of the cities. PUBLIC HEARING 11.LA21-000026—JALIN DESIGN LLC O/B/O TIM HOLLAND, 1395 ORONO LANE, VARIANCES—RESOLUTION NO.7199 Mayor Walsh noted they voted at the last meeting to bypass the Planning Commission to come directly back to the City Council without having to go through the entire process again. Staff provided a summary packet of information. Barnhart stated the Applicant is proposing to rebuild a boathouse and a carriage house;the Council had some concerns with relocating the boathouse.The Applicant is now proposing to keep the boathouse in the same location but to meet the flood plain requirements by raising it. The raising of the boathouse requires a variance as they are required to have a 15 foot bench on the outside of the building as a place of refuge so one can be rescued from their property in the case of a flood. That 15 feet is not able to be provided due to the proximity of the structure to the property line and the lake. He noted they are looking for feedback and public comment on that variance. Mayor Walsh opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. A group of neighbors are present tonight and trying to get more information as to what is being approved. Mayor Walsh noted the Applicant can keep the boathouse in the same location but because it is a flood plain,they must raise it up a couple feet which requires a variance.He noted they will most likely tear down the building,raise the floor two feet, and rebuild. The Applicant clarified it is three inches. Mayor Walsh closed the public hearing at 6:57 Motion by Printup,seconded by Seals,to approve LA21-000026, 1395 Orono Lane,Variances as presented.Vote: Ayes: 4,Nays 0. 12.ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING FOR MS4 STORM WATER PERMIT City Administrator Edwards stated the City is required to talk about the permit on an annual basis.The goals are to educate interested residents and to receive comments from the public.The storm water permit is part of a multi-layer governmental requirement with many agencies/organizations and many requirements within the City.Ultimately the MS4 permit is a way for the City to protect their waters from construction materials,animals waste,fertilizers,trash,etcetera.The basic requirements of the permit are to have a storm water pollution prevention program,best management practices,and report to the State on an annual basis.It also includes that the ordinance have storm water protection provisions.He noted they have 6 minimum control measures and in 2020 they completed the East Long Lake Trail requirement and parts of that project contributed to improving the storm water protection,as well as putting in a rain garden. Edwards noted they completed erosion control and infrastructure inspection and 113 inspections Page 4 of 6