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