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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 14, 2008 7:00 o'clock a.m. 18. FOX STREET SEWER EXTENSION Gaffron noted the Metropolitan Council has recommended that MPCA deny Orono's permit for connection of 3125 Fox Street to the metro sewer system. The basis for denial is that inclusion of this 7.5 acre property in Orono's density calculation will result in density falling below the 3.0 units per acre minimum. Gaffron stated it his belief that the Metropolitan Council is inconsistent in their interpretation of their guidelines and that he would recommend the City Council continue to discuss this item further at their work session on Tuesday. Gaffron stated in his view the 3125 Fox Street property should be included in the metro sewer system and that the Metropolitan Council may have done their calculations incorrectly. Gaffron requested the Council not take formal action on this item at this time. McMillan asked if the City has any record that the existing land in the MUSA has been grandfathered in. Gaffron stated Staff is able to provide that type of documentation and that the City has provided whatever information was required on this application. Gaffron stated it comes down to an interpretation by the Metropolitan Council staff. Staff has been relying on guidelines from 2004 and that this recommendation does not follow those guidelines. Kellogg noted he did have a brief conversation with Kyle Colvin last week but that he has not had any other interaction with this item. McMillan moved, Murphy seconded, to table Item No. 18, Fox Street Sewer Extension. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Kiedrowski recommended the property owner be informed of the decision by the Metropolitan Council. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mattick had nothing to report. *19. LICENSES & PERMITS SPECIAL EVENT 1. Applicant: Scott Bissen Event: Private Party with Music Location: 825 Tonkawa Road Date: Sunday, July 27, 2008 Time: 5:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. PAGE 10 of 11 • •