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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,February 13,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> they want to send letters to the sponsors of these bills about being a low density city and the Metropolitan <br /> Council wanting to go the other way. <br /> Crosby reported the Orono Dance Team is going to state competition for jazz and their kick line. <br /> Crosby encouraged everyone to be careful on the ice since the ice in some areas is not very safe and <br /> people need to remain vigilant. <br /> Dankey stated Fun Fest was fun. <br /> Walsh stated he also attended Fun Fest and that his daughter won the 5-foot bear. Walsh stated he also <br /> attended the pre-40t''birthday party event in Maple Plain for Council Member Printup. <br /> Walsh stated one of the goals of the Council for this year is to simplify the variance process and that the <br /> Goal Review Committee has been moving forward with their review. Walsh stated some of the items the <br /> City is considering is getting rid of escrow requirements,reducing fees,and simplifying the process. <br /> Walsh noted at the last Council meeting they discussed the need for a new planning person and that he <br /> would like to set up an organizational chart committee to review the duties and responsibilities of each <br /> Staff inember. Walsh stated he would like to appoint Council Member Seals and Council Member <br /> Printup to that committee. <br /> Walsh reported that he and Council Member Seals are also on the communications committee and that <br /> they recently met with the City Administrator and the previous City Clerk. A discussion was had about <br /> bringing the City's website, Facebook, and other technology together to make it more user-friendly. <br /> Walsh noted the City brought in more revenue than anticipated in 2016 and that they are looking at <br /> adding some of the additional revenue to the Pavement Management Fund so the City will be able to do <br /> more road projects. <br /> Walsh stated he also received a letter from Mr. Cassidy and Mr.Ristad at 1005 Old Long Lake Road <br /> regarding the trail connection that will be put in. Walsh noted he had notified the neighbors that this was <br /> on the agenda previously since the project will disrupt the use of their property. <br /> Walsh stated he understands Hennepin County did send a letter to the resident but that it was really a <br /> letter explaining what they will be doing. Walsh commented he is hoping Hennepin County will reach <br /> out to that resident and that perhaps Staff can help facilitate with that in order to alleviate some of their <br /> concerns. Walsh noted when the proposal came to the Council,he and Council Member Printup voted no <br /> due to some of those issues but that they were outvoted 3-2. Walsh stated he hopes Hennepin County will <br /> have some conversation with those residents. <br /> Seals asked if there is any way to foster that conversation so the residents feel there is an opportunity for <br /> open dialogue. Seals stated she is not sure if the plan can be changed at this point. <br /> Walsh suggested the City Administrator copy Hennepin County on the email response to the property <br /> owner. <br /> Page 15 of 18 <br />