10-23-2023 City Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 23,2023 6:00 o'clock p.m. Benson moved,Johnson seconded,to approve the next work session agenda.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. 8. APPROVAL PERA ENROLLMENT FOR PT FIREFIGHTERS—RESOLUTION 7419 Benson said she is not in favor of this as passing this resolution is only necessary because of the direction the City of Orono has taken in establishing an independent fire department, exposing the citizens of Orono to unnecessary risk and increased taxes beginning next year. Walsh said he did not agree with those statements. Walsh moved,Johnson seconded,to adopt Resolution 7419 for PERA enrollment for part-time firefighters.VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 1 (Benson). 9. APPROVAL OF LEASE FROM HUNTINGTON BANK FOR 2017 PUMPER TRUCK Benson said she asked to have this item pulled from the consent agenda because she opposes it for the same reasons as the previous item. Johnson moved,Veach seconded, to enter into a lease agreement contract with Huntington Bank for the 2017 pumper truck.VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 1 (Benson). PUBLIC HEARING 11. CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITIES—RESOLUTION NO. 7417 Mayor Walsh opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. There were no public comments. Mayor Walsh closed the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Johnson moved,Veach seconded, to adopt Resolution 7417 certifying delinquent 2023 water and sewer utility service charges, recycling program fees, on-site sewage treatment program,storm water charges,and general service charges to Hennepin County for collection with 2024 property taxes.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT 12. LA23-000051,2795 SHADYWOOD ROAD,VARIANCES AND CUP—RESOLUTION NO. 7417 City Planner Curtis explained the applicant is proposing to construct a new home on the existing home footprint with a garage addition as well as other hardcover changes/improvements on the property. The new home will be elevated on fill to comply with FEMA regulations. The fill and the architectural changes result in an approximate 14 feet of increased building mass within the 75-foot setback creating new vertical encroachments. The site constraints include the channel setback of 75 feet,the 75-foot lake setback on the west,the narrow width,the existing home location, and the low elevation areas of the property(impacted by floodplain regulations). The existing home is a low, walk-out rambler. It is situated 13.5 feet from the Narrows Channel where 75 feet is required. Approximately 70 percent of the property is within the 75-foot setback from the lake and/or channel. There are currently building and Page 2 of 6