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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 26, 2012 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 12 (9. 2013 FEE SCHEDULE, Continued) Gaffron noted the residential dock fee is only charged for a first time dock and that it seldom occurs. Gaffron indicated he does not have any issue with removing that fee. Curtis stated the only time the residential dock fee would likely occur is if there are any newly created lakeshore lots. Gaffron noted the residential dock fee would also apply to lakes outside of Lake Minnetonka that are not regulated by the Watershed District. Gaffron indicated it is likely the City will be hearing an application sometime next year that will be creating some new lakeshore lots. Rahn noted the City has no established criteria on which to base an inspection of a dock. Rahn asked when a structure permit is issued. Curtis indicated it falls under the zoning permit and Staff takes steps to ensure the structure meets setbacks and hardcover. Rahn noted most accessory structures will require a building permit. Curtis stated to her knowledge sports courts would fall under that item. Gaffron stated a free floating deck would also fall under that item. Rahn commented that makes sense. Rahn asked why the City charges a commercial marina license. Gaffron stated that item is worth looking at further but that he is not prepared to discuss the item in depth at this time. McMillan noted that fee could remain in the fee schedule and possibly be removed in the future based on the Council’s discussion. Rahn stated if the City is going to have it in their fee schedule, it should not be optional and that the City should collect the fees when these things occur. Printup stated he is interested in discussing these items further in the coming months. Printup stated it sounds like Staff is already aware of some of the points raised by Council Member Rahn. Gaffron indicated Staff is aware of some issues and that at the next meeting the City Council will see some more code changes to help streamline things that will also have an impact on the fee schedule. Gaffron noted he does have a backlog of items that need Council review and action. Rahn recommended the fees not be arbitrary and that it should be easy for the resident to determine if they owe a fee. Rahn commented the fee schedule is rather long and should perhaps be cleaned up. McMillan asked whether Staff could bring these items back at the next meeting. Item #04 - CC Agenda - 12/10/2012 Approval of Council Minutes 11/26/2012 [Page 9 of 12]