09-11-2006 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 11, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (LMCD — DREW MCDERMOTT, REPRESENTATIVE, Continued) owners regarding the number of weeds that were growing along the shoreline. McDermott indicated a final report would be ready in the spring. White stated one of the complaints from the homeowners related to the fact that they would like to have the milfoil removed closer to their docks, which was not feasible for the milfoil removal company. White stated from his observation, it appeared the majority of it consisted of weeds that are good for the lake and not milfoil McDermott reported there was a Future of the Lake Day held on August 19'h at Excelsior Park, which had a good turnout, and that there are plans to continue hosting this event on an annual basis. McDermott noted Save the Lake fundraising is underway, noting that donations are slightly down from prior years. In addition, the LMCD has been working on the Locust Hills development project in Wayzata, which consists of 70 acres, 4,700 feet of shoreline and will be developed into 44 home sites. A number of the neighbors attended the approval meeting and expressed dissatisfaction with the 44 boat slips due to environmental concerns. McDermott noted the majority of the residents were from Minnetonka, who had not been notified since the development is occurring in Wayzata. The LCMD voted to allow the 44 boat slips without canopies. McDermott noted the 44 boat slips is well below the number that would be allowed for that amount of lakeshore. McDermott reported that a resident in Orono on Lafayette Bay has requested permission to de -ice a • permanent dock. The dock was in the process of being constructed when the de -icing moratorium was put in place. The LMCD eventually decided to no longer allow de -icing on the lake. McDermott stated since the neighboring property is currently de -icing his dock and has been for the past 30 years, the LMCD will be reviewing this matter again in the future. Gaffron stated the issue with de -icing is that it is difficult to keep the de -icing action from affecting the neighboring properties. Gaffron stated when a conditional use permit is issued for a permanent dock, there generally is a condition that there will be no de- icing. Acting Mayor White thanked Mr. McDermott for his report. PUBLIC COMMENTS None ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT #04 -3069 G & L LAND INVESTMENTS, LLC, 2665 MAPLERIDGE LANE — VARIANCE Stephen Longman, Applicant, was present. Gaffron stated in addition to the applicant being present, the affected neighbor, Diane Carlson, is present. Gaffron stated two a -mails have been submitted to the City indicating that the issues have been resolved to the neighbor's satisfaction. • PAGE 2 of 20