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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 24,2005 7:00 o ’clock p.m. Acting Mayor Sansevere asked Bash whether he was aware if the referendum would help alleviate some of the costs for the lower income earners in Orono. Bash stated that he could encourage the Board to consider lowering fees for some things and do a better job of letting people know that assistance is available. 5. SALLY KOENECKE, LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION - 2006 PROPOSED BUDGET Koenecke presented the 2006 budget for Council consideration noting a minimal increase of 2% this year over the past year due mostly to increases in full time salaries. She pointed out that the commission was forming a committee to investigate a wireless option for Orono and other local communities and would be hosting a meeting with the Mayors to discuss this option. Murphy cautioned the Commission to watch this carefully, as it will be a complicated balance between cable, wire, and wireless which must be evaluated over time. He pointed out that if the Commission chooses to spearhead such an endeavor, they will need a commitment from all involved. He asked whether the Commission had purchased the mobile unit last year, as he had not seen it in the community. Koenecke stated that the mobile unit had indeed been used at several parades and city events throughout the lakes area. She encouraged the City to call when the mobile unit is desired and they will make every effort to attend. White moved, Morphy sccoidcd, to approve the 2006 LMCC budget. VOTE: ayes 3, Nays 0. PARK CO!Iv". I ISSION COMMENTS - MICHAEL BUDDY No representative was present for comment. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - CYNTHIA BREMER Bremer stated that she had nothing to report, but would remain for questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT 6. 005-3124 WILLIAM AND RHONDA OMLIE, 1860 SHADYWOOD ROAD - VARIANCE • DENIAL RESOLUTION 5395 As the applicants were not present, Curtis stated that the 60 day extension will expire on November 7, 2005, and no extension request or revised plans have been received by the City; therefore, the planning staff recommends denial of the variances as requested. PAGE 3 of 13