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Orono City Council Committee of the Whole September 28, 2010, 6:30 p.m. Orono City Council Chambers Page 1 of 1 Present: Mayor Jim White, Council Members Cynthia Bremer, Doug Franchot, Lili McMillan and Jim Murphy; City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Assistant City Administrator for Long‐Term Strategy Mike Gaffron, City Clerk Lin Vee 1. City Logo Update Council discussed updating the city logo by simplifying the existing design but maintaining the duck theme, as well as developing a policy for use of the logo. 2. Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) Gaffron reviewed the Surface Water Management Plan, noting that phosphorus reduction is one of the major requirements and is addressed in a series of projects and activities that comprise a 10‐year Capital Improvements Program. The stormwater utility fund will not provide enough funding to complete all of the proposed projects. The city will also work on obtaining grant funds and partnering with other agencies such as the Watershed District to accomplish stormwater goals. The city has attempted to focus on projects such as wetland restoration, ravine stabilization and bank restoration that are most cost efficient in terms of dollars expended per pound of phosphorus reduced. The Lake Minnetonka Watershed District is in the process of reviewing the SWMP with the plan on their October 14 agenda for approval. A public hearing will be held at the October 18 Planning Commission meeting, followed by Council adoption at the October 26 meeting. Council agreed to consider modest increases to the annual stormwater utility fee on a regular basis to assist in funding stormwater projects. Council also discussed holding a joint work session with the Planning Commission, as well as a roundtable with other Lake Minnetonka cities, to discuss stormwater issues and incentives that might encourage improvements to water quality. 3. Conservation Easements for City Property The Lurton Park property has generated discussion about easements that are granted for city properties and methods the city might use to control future development of city properties. Staff will do further research to determine if there are any third‐party non‐profit entities that would be interested in a permanent conservation easement for Lurton Park. 4. Comments Regarding Information Updates There were no comments. 5. Other Issues of Current Interest Escrow money the city collects for engineering fees and concerns of neighbors of the Kintyre development were reviewed. The meeting closed at 7:55 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________________________ _______________________________________ Linda S. Vee, City Clerk James M. White, Mayor Item #03 - CC Agenda - 10/11/2010 Approve Council Work Session Minutes 09/28/2010 [Page 1 of 1]