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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 28, 2008 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ (5. #08-3341 CITY OF ORONO – AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE: FEES AND ESCROWS, Continued) White suggested the City consider building in some sort of periodic review to ensure that these fees are still appropriate and necessary over time. Curtis noted the person would not be charged an engineering fee if no review is required by the City Engineer. Rahn suggested the language under Section 75-7, Refund of Unexpended Balance, also include language, “and approval of permits associated with the project.” Rahn stated that would help cover costs associated with changes that are made on a project during construction. Gaffron stated currently there is an application escrow account that runs through the entire application process, and when the application process is completed, any remainder in the escrow account is returned to the applicant. The second phase is a construction escrow account, which stays in place during construction until the end of the project. Gaffron stated the language could be expanded to say, “and/or until the project is deemed complete and certificates of occupancy are issued.” Gaffron stated the building permit must be applied for within a year after the application is approved. Rahn stated the language on page three for Item (c) should perhaps be included in Item (a) as well as the language on Page 4 (a). Gaffron indicated that the City’s policy is that at whatever stage the application is withdrawn, any expenses incurred by the City would be deducted from the fees. Gaffron recommended the application be tabled to allow Staff to incorporate the changes discussed tonight. Rahn moved, Bremer seconded, to table Application #08-3341, City of Orono: Proposed Code Amendment; Escrows. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *6. #08-3348 LANDFORM, INC., 743, 745, 756, 758, 764 & 766 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE – CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION FOR STONEBAY FOURTH ADDITION – RESOLUTION NO. 5720 Rahn moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5720, a Resolution Approving a Certificate of Correction for Stonebay Fourth Addition. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT McMillan noted the Minnetonka Center for Arts is partnering with Ridgedale Mall on an art display. White noted the first interview was conducted in the process for hiring a fire chief and that three candidates will be brought back for a second interview. White commented all of the candidates are well qualified for the position. White noted the City is following a similar process that was used in hiring a new police chief. PAGE 4 of 8 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 02/11/08 Approval of Council Minutes 01/28/08 [Page 4 of 8]