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iii.04,-- Minutes <br /> City Council Regular Meeting <br /> Monday,February 23,2026, 6:00 PM <br /> F �` City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br /> Will Young of the St. Paul Saints,presented an opportunity to host an"Orono Community Day"at CHS <br /> Field to have the Orono-area community attend and recognize people the City Council identifies as <br /> community"stars"and/or local businesses. A special ticket offer would be available to community <br /> residents as well as opportunities for a community charitable drive and youth group involvement. The <br /> Council expressed interest and directed that staff be available to support their work as needed,including <br /> facilitating connections and providing information. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> 2. Claims/Bills <br /> Pulled by Council Member Ricks to allow for a deeper discussion regarding an invoice for"Hackberry <br /> Park Revitalization"and to review the status of the park project. <br /> Ricks moved,Benson seconded,to approve the claims and bills. VOTE:Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 13. LA26-000004,3590 North Shore Drive,Variances—Resolution 7667 <br /> Pulled by Council Member Ricks to confirm the variance approval includes a condition for two required <br /> native tree plantings to be located within the lakeyard. The resolution approved variances necessary to <br /> construct a new home on the property. <br /> Persian moved, Schwingler seconded, to adopt Resolution 7667 approving LA26-000004 North <br /> Shore Drive,Variances. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT <br /> 14. LA25-000036, 1200 Wildhurst Trail,After-the-fact Variances and Conditional Use Permit <br /> The Council was requested to review and provide guidance on an application related to unpermitted patio, <br /> retaining wall, and shed improvements. The Council directed staff to prepare a resolution with findings <br /> for denial for formal action at the next council meeting. The City will continue working with the property <br /> owner on next steps to bring the property into compliance. <br /> Ricks moved,Benson seconded,to direct staff to prepare findings for denial. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays <br /> 0. <br /> Benson left the meeting at 6:58 p.m. <br /> CITY ATTORNEY REPORT <br /> None <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />