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Minutes <br />City Council Regular Meeting <br />Monday, October 14, 2024, 6:00 PM <br />City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />diagnosing, treating and pruning flowering crab trees planned by the Orono Garden Club and ArborGold <br />Tree Service. <br />Benson moved, Crosby seconded, to approve the Special Event Permit for Crystal Bay Park. <br />VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />10. Capital Equipment Lease Approval <br />Approval is requested for staff to enter a lease agreement with Huntington Bank for the purchase of the <br />new bush medical response utility vehicle for the Orono Fire Department for a five-year term with an <br />interest amount of $27,551. <br />Walsh moved, Johnson seconded, to direct staff to enter into the lease agreement.VOTE: Ayes 4, <br />Nays 1 (Benson). <br />FINANCE REPORT <br />21.Carman Bay Lake Improvement District Levy –Resolution 7513 <br />The City Council is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and adopt the <br />resolution regarding the Carman Bay Lake Improvement District Levy. <br />The Council discussed the item and asked questions of the district representative. <br />Johnson moved, Crosby seconded, to adopt Resolution 7513 certifying the assessment roll for the <br />Carman Bay Lake Improvement District. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT <br />22.LA24-000043, 1760 Shadywood Rd, Variances <br />The City Council is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation,and discuss and take <br />action on the resolution for the variances. Staff is recommending denial of the side-yard setback variance. <br />The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant, Mike Eckert, architect, St. <br />Paul, and invited public comments. <br />Gretchen Shaw, 1750 Shadywood Rd., provided comments. <br />Council discussion centered on the non-conforming aspects of the application. <br />Veach moved, Johnson seconded, to approve the proposed hardcover level of 27.7% supporting the <br />project including the required driveway turnaround and denying the requested setback variances. <br />VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />Community Development Director Oakden presented data on September 2024 permit revenue. She said <br />the staff is working on the next Planning Commission packet and looking forward to welcoming a new <br />6