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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 11, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 7. LURTON PARK (continued) Cornick asked how difficult it is to run power there. Edwards stated the power lines run in the county right-of-way and that they could use that if necessary. Edwards noted the initial quote was for a hand -pump well and would not require power. Edwards stated they could also put a solar device on the pump as well. Bryce Johnson, Park Commissioner, stated he was part of the subcommittee that led the study of the dog park prior to the offer by the Lurton family. Johnson stated the subcommittee that did that work and studied the dog parks really felt the amenities that come with the dog park are important and were not related just to the fence. Johnson stated what they found in their analysis of dog parks is that socialization is important for the dogs and leads to the socialization of people, which is good for the community. Johnson stated given the anticipated savings on the fence, now would be a really good opportunity to add the two sail structures back in to provide shade as well as the additional bench and table in the small dog park. Johnson indicated he would not have a problem with moving the fence and that the main reason for the size of off -leash area was out of deference to the Lurton family. Levang indicated she is in favor of approving the fence with the other elements to make it a complete dog park. Printup stated he is in favor of making the northern line straight as well as adding back in the other elements to the park. Dianna Milianta noted there appear to be differences between their measurements and the City's measurement. Milianta asked if there is a survey so the measurements can be verified and whether the neighbors could be notified when the fence location is staked. McMillan indicated there will be some survey markers placed MacLachlan noted they are also neighbors to the gun club and that they would appreciate anything the Council can do to not have that go beyond sunset would be appreciated. Levang commented that seems reasonable and that the intent is not to disturb the neighbors. Levang stated moving the fence line will help with the noise. Walsh moved, Cornick seconded, Application No. 16-3832, City of Orono, 3580 Wayzata Boulevard West, to direct Staff to draft a resolution granting a variance to the wetland and lake yard setback. McMillan noted she will not be voting in favor of the variance but that she is in favor of the dog park. Walsh stated he would also be making a motion to relocate the fence line and adding some of the amenity items back in, with the Park Commission working on some operational guidelines for the park. McMillan stated she would like to see the area delineated so the City knows whether a variance is required for the small dog park area. Page 9 of 25