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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,May 9,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Matthew Liebsch,920 Dakota Avenue,would like the City Council to consider changing the driveways <br /> section of the City Code, Section 18136.Right now it allows for one curb cut or approach and the street <br /> he lives on is pretty narrow with a small cul-de-sac.He is doing a build with Gordon James and they <br /> would like two curb cuts so visitors can turn around in the front yard rather than the street or backing up <br /> in the driveway as there are many kids in the neighborhood.He stated his neighbor has two curb cuts and <br /> five children and it works very well for them.He spoke with Jeremy Barnhart who noted some City Staff <br /> feel that there could be a change as well.He shared on the street there is not curb and is just asphalt to <br /> grass so it is very easy to drop a wheel on the neighbor's front yard which is another reason he would like <br /> his guests to be able to park in his front yard.He emailed the City Council Members the previous Friday. <br /> Mayor Walsh noted the City Council will talk to Mr. Barnhart about the issue. <br /> Seals forwarded the email to Mr.Edwards and definitely thinks they should look into it. <br /> Johnson thinks they can refer the issue to the Code Review Committee and let it work its way through the <br /> process. <br /> Richie Anderson,3205 Crystal Bay Road,reminded the Council Members that he and Chief Farniok <br /> talked about having a life jacket in every patrol car so they can assist on the water.He asked the City <br /> Council to accept a donation of four more self-inflating survival life jackets.Mr.Anderson shared the <br /> new group of Staff here is very helpful including Barnhart,Edwards, and Goman. He has been around a <br /> long time and thinks the City is making tremendous progress and being proactive. <br /> Johnson moved, Seals seconded,to accept the life jacket donation from Richie Anderson and North <br /> Shore Marina.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT <br /> 14. FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT <br /> Olson shared the report is unadjusted and they do not go through to find everything paid after March 31 <br /> but it should be relatively accurate.Revenues are at 14.37%and it is pretty common to be at these lower <br /> numbers as the first tax settlement is not received for five more weeks so there is zero in tax levy which is <br /> rather large portion of the budget at 50%. He thinks the City will be at 100%of revenues or even higher at <br /> the end of this year. Olson noted expenditures are at 22%of the budget and walked through a few line <br /> items and shared top vendors within in the City as well as new investments and interest. <br /> Richie Anderson asked what percentage of the expenses is tied up for a period of time. <br /> Olson replied most of the money at any given time is invested somewhere. <br /> The City Council members discussed Hennepin County taxes. <br /> Olson continued the presentation showing building permit revenue through April,noting they are a little <br /> behind the previous year at 28%of the budget for the year.He would like to see a big jump in May. He <br /> noted the value of the permits is determined by the value of the home. <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />