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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON APRIL 22, 1996 ( #5 Teresa Fogarty - Continued) • Callahan said he would like to see the design of the signs. Jabbour said he would be in favor of such signage if the merchants in the city collectively decided to market themselves as a group. Fogarty said the sign will be designed and presented at a later date to the Council for their approval. Fogarty also presented the City with a banner recognizing the maiden voyage of the Minnehaha on May 25, 1996. She asked the City to hang the banner in support of this endeavor with the cities of Excelsior and Wayzata. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (- #6) #2098 EVA THEOBALD, 4104 HIGHWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION #3719 Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt Resolution #3719, granting lot area, lot width, 75 -250' hardcover, front (street) and side setback variances to Eva Theobald at 4101 Highwood Road for replacement of the existing residence with a new home. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Hurr asked Gaffron to inspect Lakeside Marina to ensure that the marina is in compliance with ordinance regarding use of styrofoam dock floats. Gaffron said he is awaiting a 1996 license application as well as conditional use permit application from Lakeside, although he has been advised that the styrofoam conversion is complete. Gaffron will submit a report on the marinas on May 13. Hurr volunteered to assist with the inspections if needed. Jabbour asked Staff to look into fire safety inspections within the Long Lake fire district to ensure there are no hazardous areas within the businesses. He is concerned with the possibility of such hazards in practice. Gaffron will follow up on Jabbour's request that such inspections be conducted by the fire marshall. Hurr asked that box lunches be provided for the Council on Wednesday evening due to back to back meetings at the school and Board of Review following in the Council Chambers. Goetten asked, and Callahan volunteered, for a Council member to stay the entire length of the first meeting to represent Orono before proceeding to the board of review meeting. •