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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 24, 2022 6:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 of 6 Johnson thinks the Park Department/Park Commission is doing a great job getting these opportunities in front of the City Council. He noted there are some great questions regarding mitigating the noise, play times, etcetera. Johnson moved, Crosby seconded, to adopt Resolution #7305 authorizing an application for a grant. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY CLERK REPORT 12. ORONO GOOD CITIZEN AWARD City Clerk Anna Carlson asked for direction from the City Council regarding a Good Citizen Award. Earlier in the month Councilmember Crosby wanted to recognize a former resident of Orono and she noted the City does not have a process or program. She would like to hear what the Council thinks about the item and formally recognizing Gary Marquardt as the first nominee. The City Council discussed the item and process, fairness, examples from other cities, the many people in the City who do great things, and the potential of spotlighting someone in the community on a monthly basis. Crosby spoke about Mr. Marquardt who plays “Taps” on Lake Minnetonka, at funerals, and gravesites, and hangs a banner to honor Veterans. Crosby moved, Johnson seconded, to approve the recognition of Gary Marquardt as the first nominee and winner of the Orono Good Citizen Award. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT 13. LA21-000030 – TOM BERGSTROM, 1509 LONG LAKE BOULEVARD, VARIANCES – AMEND RESOLUTION NO.7179 – RESOLUTION NO. 7306 Staff presented a summary packet of information. Oakden noted this is an amendment to a variance granted in June 2021 for a rear yard setback, 75 foot lakeyard setback, and new hardcover to construct a new deck and spiral staircase. In the process of constructing the deck the property owners have found challenges attaching the spiral staircase in the proposed location due to headroom requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code. They would like to move the location of the stairs from the middle of the deck to the corner of the deck. Staff reviewed this as a minor amendment and would recommend approval. Oakden noted the Applicant is sick tonight and unable to attend. Seals moved, Crosby seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 7306. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY CLERK REPORT Ms. Carlson had nothing to report. FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT Finance Director Olson shared they are finishing up the budget and are in good shape for the end of the year.