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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,November 26,2012 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (9. 2013 FEE SCHEDULE, Continued) <br /> Gaffron noted the residential dock fee is only charged for a first time dock and that it seldom occurs. <br /> Gaffron indicated he does not have any issue with removing that fee. <br /> Curtis stated the only time the residential dock fee would likely occur is if there are any newly created <br /> lakeshore lots. <br /> Gaffron noted the residential dock fee would also apply to lakes outside of Lake Minnetonka that are not <br /> regulated by the Watershed District. Gaffron indicated it is likely the City will be hearing an application <br /> sometime next year that will be creating some new lakeshore lots. <br /> Rahn noted the City has no established criteria on which to base an inspection of a dock. <br /> Rahn asked when a structure permit is issued. <br /> Curtis indicated it falls under the zoning permit and Staff takes steps to ensure the structure meets <br /> setbacks and hardcover. <br /> Rahn noted most accessory structures will require a building permit. <br /> Curtis stated to her knowledge sports courts would fall under that item. <br /> Gaffron stated a free floating deck would also fall under that item. <br /> Rahn commented that makes sense. Rahn asked why the City charges a commercial marina license. <br /> Gaffron stated that item is worth looking at further but that he is not prepared to discuss the item in depth <br /> at this time. <br /> McMillan noted that fee could remain in the fee schedule and possibly be removed in the future based on <br /> the Council's discussion. <br /> Rahn stated if the City is going to have it in their fee schedule, it should not be optional and that the City <br /> should collect the fees when these things occur. <br /> Printup stated he is interested in discussing these items further in the coming months. Printup stated it <br /> sounds like Staff is already aware of some of the points raised by Council Member Rahn. <br /> Gaffron indicated Staff is aware of some issues and that at the next meeting the City Council will see <br /> some more code changes to help streamline things that will also have an impact on the fee schedule. <br /> Gaffron noted he does have a backlog of items that need Council review and action. <br /> Rahn recommended the fees not be arbitrary and that it should be easy for the resident to determine if <br /> they owe a fee. <br /> Rahn commented the fee schedule is rather long and should perhaps be cleaned up. <br /> McMillan asked whether Staff could bring these items back at the next meeting. <br /> --------------- ------- - -- -... - -- - - ----- Page 9 of 12 <br />