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MINUTES OF TAE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 10, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (7 APPEAL, MICHAEL EBERTZ, 1220 TONKAWA — DECK REPLACEMENT, Continued) Sansevere inquired whether the property owners were okay with proceeding forward with the public hearing. Sansevere noted there is a chance the after- the -fact variance would be denied. Ebertz stated they would love to keep the deck. McMillan stated she has some concerns about giving the wrong impression to other residents of the city and that the Council should be consistent. McMillan indicated she is not in favor of an after -the -fact variance. Sansevere pointed out the variance application could be denied once it comes back before the Council even though the double after - the -fact variance fees have been paid. Sansevere stated the deck is smaller and better looking. Sansevere inquired whether the property owners would like to go forward or break the deck up into three pieces. Gaffron stated breaking the deck up into three pieces is not an option. Gaffron stated typically dock owners store their dock on their properties over the winter and then put them back out into the lake once the weather gets nice. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1. McMillan Opposed. Murphy noted the after - the -fact variance would require a public hearing and that it is not definite that the Ebertzs will be allowed to retain the deck. *8. JOINT USE DOCK LICENSES — RESOLUTION NOS. 5444 -5451 Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NOS. 5444 through 5451, resolutions directing staff to issue joint use dock licenses to Forest Arms HA, Fox Hill HA, Walters Port Maintenance and Improvement Association, Victoria Estates, Kelly Cove AA, Pheasant Lawn HA, and Minnetonka Power Squadron for the period of January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Sansevere recommended that whenever there is a retirement, that item be put at the front of the agenda rather than towards the end of the meeting so they can be recognized. Brokl stated a number of cities have a section on their agenda for proclamations, awards, etc., which follows the pledge of allegiance. Brokl stated the format of the agenda could also be changed or items could be moved up to the front of the agenda at the meeting. Murphy recommended a new section be added to the agenda. - McMillan inquired whether a small gift could also be given to recognize certain individuals. Brokl stated a framed proclamation is appropriate and that gifts are usually purchased with personal donations or contributions and not with proceeds out of the city's coffers. • PAGE 12 of 15