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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 10, 2008 7:00 o'clock p.m. (8. AGREEMENT REGARDING SHED AT 4205 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, Continued) costs should be handled on underground utilities are different from how he views it, which will need to be addressed. Mattick stated Joel is unable to attend the work session on Wednesday as well and that he would send out an e-mail to the Council on some preliminary ideas regarding special assessments for underground burying of utilities. Mattick noted the City did bond for this project and that under Minnesota Statutes the City does have the ability to assess for underground utilities if they have the support of 100 percent of the property owners. Mattick stated if the City does not use bond proceeds, they could possibly recoup it with special assessments. Mattick stated as it relates to dock rights on Crystal Bay* Road, his opinion has not changed but noted the $30,000 is not the entire cost and that there would be additional costs associated with title work. Staff has put together a preliminary memo that can be handed out to the residents. Mattick stated he was recently contacted by an appraiser who informed him that some appraisers are calling some lots Lakeshore lots that are really not lakeshore lots. 9. LICENSES AND PERMITS Limited Trap Use Permit • 1. Steven Ruchti • Multiple areas per maps attached to permit application McMillan asked whether something similar to this was approved last year. Bremer indicated there was. McMillan stated some of the locations are not near any homes and that there was not enough information in her packet to determine if there was a specific problem with beavers in a particular area. Bremer stated to her recollection last year's application was clearer and provided more information on specific problems. McMillan commented the language used in the application is rather general and that she is unsure whether there are specific locations that are currently experiencing problems. McMillan noted one of the sites listed for a trap is near the Dakota Trail on Long Lake Creek. Murphy stated the last time the council did have specific land issues related to the beavers. White commented there were residents last year who had reported some trees were being destroyed. Murphy noted the Orono Police Department was the one who recommended the beavers be trapped and removed last year but that he is unsure where the request is coming from this year. Rahn recommended specific sites be identified. Page 12 of 13