Minutes - City Council - Regular Meeting 8/25/2025

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W Minutes City Council Regular Meeting y Monday,August 25,2025,6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 8. LA25-000025, 1530 Orchard Beach Place,Variance—Resolution 7613 Community Development Director Oakden reported the City was presenting a resolution to deny the variance request as the City Council had voted previously to deny the variance to build a pool cabana by a permitted pool and patio under construction. The Planning Commission had recommended approval based on moving the cabana the required 10 feet from the house. Persian said after going out to view the property,he wanted to revisit it as the proposed cabana would not be within the lake view of any neighbor. The council discussed other possible locations and asked questions of Tim Kelly, attorney for the applicant. He reiterated that the proposed accessory structure would not affect sight lines and pointed out that the average lakeshore setback on that lot is affected by a right-of-way easement. He contended the Council was applying criteria that are not in the ordinance. Several Councilmembers stated they supported the staff recommendation to deny. Ricks said she would like to have seen the structure pushed back toward the pool equipment. Persian moved, Ricks seconded,to table LA-25-000025, 1530 Orchard Beach Place Variance request.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. PARKS REPORT 9. Holiday Tree Lighting Event Cancellation City Administrator Edwards said the City Council at the last meeting had given direction to cancel the Holiday Tree Lighting this year. The proposed action would formalize that decision. The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. Benson moved, Persian seconded, to cancel the 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting event. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 10. Alcohol Sales—Compliance Review The City Council is requested to review the Staff report and discuss a compliance violation at the golf course that involved the sale of alcohol to a minor. The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. Parks Superintendent Ruthenberg said the golf course again went over compliance training with employees and will suspend alcohol sales for three days as a self-imposed penalty. A card reader on site was not working,but has been fixed. When there is a violation,the employee involved is prosecuted,and the organization is also held liable. Benson moved,Ricks seconded,to approve the recommended fines and penalties for Orono Orchards Golf Course. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. Page 2 of 5