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ORONO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 27, 1990 NORTH TONKA CRIME PREVENTION COALITION CONTINUED Mayor Grabek said. "The crime watch program is very successful in decreasing crime. This is another example of hov/ volunteers help make our community a better place to live. It not only reduces crime, but also helps to keep taxes down. The Coalition helps create a safe environment v/ithout the need for extra police protection. We appreciate the Coalition's efforts." Peterson advised that the Lake Minnetonka Cable Comiaission had taped a crime prevention meeting. Mayor Grabek asked Ms. Menzel if she was aware of the date the program would be shown. Ms. Menzel stated that she did not know at this time as the program was just taped and would require some editing. PUBLIC COIU4ENTS; There were no public comments. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: #1476 DAVID PRASS 1065 LINDEN LANE VARIANCE Mr. and Mrs. Prass were present. Acting City Administrator Gerhardson provided Council with a brief summary of the past and current proposals pertaining to the pool on the Prass property (see Jeanne Mabusth's memo dated August 23, 1990). Mr. Prass said, "It seemed that a key element of this matter was establishing a specific date for constructing a principal structure. We would like to propose that a building be constructed in 1992. Building plans would be submitted In 1991. In addition to leaving the fence around the pool as is, we would add a commercial pool cover." Mayor Grabek asked Mr. Prass to describe the pool cover he intends to use. Mr, Prass provided a copy of an article pertaining to the pool Cw ^er. Nettles asked how the cover is anchored to the deck. Mr. Prass replied, "There are several spring tension locking devices that must be opened with a key." Callahan noted that Council had previously required that the pool cover be satisfactory to City staff. He asked whether staff - 4 -