04-11-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMISSIOM MNETTWG HELD MARCH 21, 1988 11256 MWCC COMTINURD James Olson of Bonestroo, Rosene, L I'erlik Assoc., the engineering consultants to the MWCC for this project, stated that Mr. Carlson's comments were accurate as to why this project is needed, however, evaluation of attempts by other municipalities locally and . `ionally to reduce problem flows indicates that they cannot be effectively reduced, therefore the proposed project is necessary. Mr. Carlson reccommended the the City of Orono look into what Wayzata and Long Lake has accomplished in reducing problem flows before proceeding with the project because of the extensive amount of money involved. Ms. Eckhardt noted that the MWCC presently has 2.4 million dollars to put toward this project. Bellows asked if any other solutions to solving the peak water problem without rebuilding the system been investigated? Mr. Olson stated at the project investigation started back in 1979 anu the proposed project was found to be the most coat effective. It was noted t:!e,t there was a public hearing regarding this project heal on March 7, 1988. Ms. Eckhardt explained the process of notification regarding thir hearing noting that approximately 30 people were in attendance. Chairman Kelley read in the ecord a letter from Rent Carisoo, 3498 North Shore Dri e, voicing opposition to disturbance to his property during this projec�. Th- a were i,j other comments from the public ind the public hearinq was closed. It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Bellows, to recommend approval of the conditional use permit and vari,^ce appli,,tion of the MWCC, finding that all ■tan—. ds have Is satisfied and such approval to include any amer.'ment to any of the plans for each specific lift ■tat on , subject to staff reviewing t.,e erosion control plans prior to Council review. Motion, Ayes i, Mays 0.