Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 10/10/1988

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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL KEETING SEPTEMBER 28,1988 #1318 SUAD AZHARI 1745 PDX STREET VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2505 The applicant was present for this matter. City Administrator Bernaardson explained that Mr. Azhari was requesting a variance in order to construct two pillar monuments in the front of his property. The pillars will form a part of an entrance gate. The pillars and entrance gate will require a height variance of 4-1/2' and a 50' street setback variance of 39.7'. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to approve #1318, per the recommendations and conditions set forth in Resolution #2505. Motion, Ayes=3, Nays=O, Motion passed. MAYOR'S REPORT: LAKE 14INNETONKA REGIONAL PARR City Administrator Bernhardson updated and nformed the Council that this matter went to Court Thursday, September 28, 1988. The case was heard and the Judge indicated to the two parties that she would like this matter negotiated and settled. The parties met in the Judge's chambers for such discussions. Mr. Tim Thorton, the attorney for Minnetrista, will possibly continue handling this matter. The City of Shorewood has joined Minnetrista in this suit. The alternate attorney for the City of Orono has a conflict of interest in that the State of Minnesota is one of the main defendants in this matter. Bernhardson recommended that the City of Orono join as a named party in the lawsuit, which should not cost the City more than $300.00. Councilmember Callahan asked for clarification as to whether the case had been tried. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that the first hearing had occurred. Direction was given at that hearing as to the parties beginning negotiation discussions. Bernhardson added that the case may be settled in the next two weeks. Mayor Grabek suggested postponing any action until further developments take place. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Ca l iahan, to table this item. Motion, Ayes=3, Nays-O, Motion passed. ORONO/LONG, LAKE REPRESENTATIVES' DISCUSSIONS/OCTOBER 5, 1988* It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to accept to information as it relates to the discussions between Orono and Long Lake. Motion, Ayes-3, Nays-O, Motion passed.