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W <br /> Minutes <br /> City Council Regular Meeting <br /> A ,, Monday, March 10, 2025, 6:00 PM <br /> ti City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br /> Estio <br /> 8. Park Commission Appointments—Resolution 7571 <br /> Persian said he wanted to discuss the structure of the Parks Commission and asked if the Council would <br /> like to form the Parks Commission in the same way as the Planning Commission with a vice chair. <br /> Tunheim noted Commissioner Carter was recommended to be appointed as an alternate but has informed <br /> the Council he would prefer to remain as a member. <br /> Benson commented that Carter has served two terms as a Park Commissioner for a total of six years so <br /> she favored giving the new applicants an opportunity. <br /> Edwards explained the annual appointments included a deputy chair for the Parks Commission,however <br /> that individual is one that is stepping down. <br /> Benson moved,Ricks seconded,to amend the resolution to appoint Janie Delaney as Parks Vice <br /> Chair and adopt Resolution 7571 appointing Janie Delaney,Mollie Reynolds,Kim Carswell and <br /> Jacob Selseth as Park Commissioners with Rick Carter as an alternate. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> FINANCE REPORT <br /> 20. Utility Rate Study Proposal <br /> The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation,and discuss and approve <br /> contracting with Abdo to conduct a one-time utility rate study. <br /> The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. <br /> Benson moved,Persian seconded,to contract with Abdo to conduct a Utility Rate Study not to <br /> exceed$28,000. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT <br /> 21. LA24-000059,215 North Arm Lane,Preliminary Plat: "Idyllvale Shores"-Resolution 7559 <br /> The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation,and discuss and adopt the <br /> resolution approving the preliminary plat with a variance for the length of the road. <br /> The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant's representative,Ben <br /> Johnson, RE/MAX Results,Wayzata, and Gabriel Pass, one of the property owners. <br /> Barett moved,Persian seconded,to adopt Resolution 7559 to approve the preliminary plat for <br /> Idyllvale Shores. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1 (Ricks). <br /> 22. LA25-000003, 155 Wear Lane North,Variance—Resolution 7566 <br /> The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation, and discuss and adopt the <br /> resolution approving a variance for a covered entry. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />