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r / -. 3iM I ii •i vi Ct .. i S r.U.. MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, Angnit 8,2005 7:00 o’clock p.m. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS - Rick Rice, ReprcMotative Rice reported the Park Commission toured Big Island recently, noting that a good portion of the island does consist of wetlands. Rice commented some additional public docks on the island would be useful. Rice stated maintenance of the parkland on the island would probably be an issue and will need to be addressed by the Park Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - J. Marc Fritzler, Representative Fritzler stated he had nothing to repon but would remain for questions. PUBUC COMMENTS Andrew McDermott, LMCD Representative, addressed the City Council regarding The Future of the Lake Event sponsored by the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District and Crystal Picrz Marine. McDermott encouraged the City Council to attend this worthy event. McDermott reported the harvesting program is proceeding well, but noted that the milfoil is growing at a faster than anticipated pace. McDeimott noted inspections for zebra mussels would be conducted at the major docks this coming weekend. McDermott stated the City of Deephaven has requested the LMCD develop a plan and research the anticipated costs to implement a program to help prevent zebra mussels from entering Lake Minnetonka. McDermott stated the LMCD will also be changing the de-icing regulations for this upcoming winter and that they will be reviewing whether any additional permanent docks should be allowed in the future. McDermott noted the LMCD has passed their budget for the upcoming year. Paul Raster, 2600 Casco Poini Road, noted he was in attendance at the July 11 council meeting. Raster stated at that meeting he was under the impression that screening was an option for concealing his tractor, adtich he has since found out is incorrect. Raster apologized for his misunderstanding. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT *4. 405-3112 LOREN AND STACEY SCHOENZEIT, 4480 FOREST LAKE LANDING - VARIANCE AND SUBDIVISION - RESOLUTION NO. 5364 and 5365 White nMved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5364, a Resolution Approving a Snbdivltion of a Lot Line Rearrangement for Properties Located at 4480 Forest Lake Landing and 1090 Wildhnrst Trail; and to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5365, a Resointion Granting Rcar/Street Yard Setback and Hardcover Variances for the property located at 4480 Forest Lake Landing. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. I i PAGE 2