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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-2018 Council Minutes MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Dennis Walsh, City Council Members Richard Crosby, III,Wendy Dankey,Aaron Printup,and Victoria Seals. Representing Staff were City Administrator Dustin Rief,Finance Director Ron Olson, Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner Melanie Curtis, City Planner Laura Oakden,Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards, City Attorney Soren Mattick, and Recorder Jackie Young. Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 23,2018 2. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES OF JULY 23,2018 3. CLAIMSBILLS 4. APPROVAL OF RENTAL LICENSES 5. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS 6. ADOPT THE 2018 HENNEPIN COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN RESOLUTION NO. 6888 7. CURB REPLACEMENT 8. LA18-000054—GEORGE STICKNEY ON BEHALF OF JUDSON DAYTON,825 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD SOUTH,FINAL PLAT—RESOLUTION NO. 6889 9. LA18-000060-JAY MITTLESTAEDT,INC., ON BEHALF OF GREGORY GRUMAN, 1980 HERITAGE DRIVE,VARIANCE—RESOLUTION NO.6890 10. LA18-000061—JIM CLEARY EVERLAST ENTERPRISES,INC.,275 CRESTVIEW AVENUE,VARIANCES—RESOLUTION NO. 6892 11. LA18-000063—MATT JOHNSON, 1432 SHORELINE DRIVE,VARIANCE- RESOLUTION NO. 6891 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. 12. LA18-000064—CITY OF ORONO,ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATING TO SEPTIC RULES ORDINANCE 212,THIRD SERIES& SUMMARY ORDINANCE 213, THIRD SERIES Page 1 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. CONSENT AGENDA—Continued 16. LA18-000062—SVEN GUSTAFSON,385 AND 38 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD SOUTH, PRELIlVIINARY PLAT—RESOLUTION NO.6893 Crosby moved,Printup seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as amended,with the addition of Item No. 16 and the deletion of Item No. 11 from the Consent Agenda. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PRESENTATION 13. COMPENSATION STUDY—AEM Leah Davis,AEM Workforce Solutions, stated based on the direction of the City Council and with the assistance of the City Administrator,they looked at eight different positions for possible reclassification, conducted a full market wage analysis for all City positions, and created a draft of a more formal and structured reclassification review program and process. Davis noted this is not a final report but their initial findings. Davis noted the City's last formal compensation study done was in July of 2015. Since that time there have been some changes to positions,new positions added, ongoing union negotiations and cost of living adjustments. Following discussions with the City Administrator,it was determined that a full-blown compensation study was not required. In addition, all of the position classifications,which is the point assignment section of the study,were based on current job descriptions. The point analysis was performed using the Hay methodology that was established by the State of Minnesota and also used in the 2015 study. In doing the analysis organizational structure was also taken into account. Davis noted they did not do any pay equity analysis as part of this study,which will be done later this summer. Davis explained the Hay methodology,which is based on four key criteria. The first criteria is know- how,which is the most heavily weighed criteria. Job know-how is broadly defined as how easily learned the position is. The second criteria comprises problem solving to reach a solution;the third criteria relates to accountability,which relates to the employee's actions and the consequences of those actions; and the fourth criteria is comprised of special conditions,which factors in environmental or physical hazards the position may have. The table included in the preliminary report reflects the total scores for each position,with the eight positions the study specifically looked at being highlighted in the table. Davis stated as part of the study, they looked at whether the point value should be changed,which would then subsequently impact compensation. Overall there were some minor point changes,with only two positions resulting in a grade level change. Those positions were municipal services support representative,which is a relatively new position,and the deputy chief position. The police chief position resulted in a relatively large point increase but that did not result in a pay grade change. Rief asked if the table includes the current points. Page 2 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENTATION—Continued Davis indicated those are the proposed points. Crosby asked what the change to the deputy chief. Davis stated they are recommending a point change of 42, which is reflected in the table. Rief noted the City already corrected that. Davis stated the second part of their engagement was to conduct a full market wage analysis. Based on information provided by City Staff,the average wage information was provided as well as job descriptions. Two different samples were used to gather that information,with the first one being a manual survey that was sent to 10 or 11 comparable cities. Davis noted Table 2 is not necessarily an apples-to-apples comparison based on position since not every city surveyed had the same positions. In addition, some difficulties were encountered comparing the deputy chief position since a number of the cities did not have that position, and as a result,the study looked at some county positions. Based on the information provided,the study formally reclassifies the deputy chief position. Table 3 depicts the total market survey results for every position in the City. As part of the study, it was assumed that most cities utilize the point system. Davis stated the table basically focuses on the minimum and maximum wages. As an example,per the market,the average minimum pay for the accountant position is $25.52 per hour. In the over/under current minimum column, if the number is negative,that means the current market minimum is above the Orono minimum, and if the number is positive,that means the market minimum is below market per the data that was collected. Davis stated overall on average the City comes in at about 55 cents per hour above the average market minimum and about even on the market maximum. That number takes the whole city as a whole and that there are employees that are either over or under that maximum. Davis stated on average the cost of living adjustments and contract negotiations have kept the City in line with other same or similar positions. The positions where most of the market minimums were below the market tended to be in the nonunion group. As a result,that group was isolated to see exactly where that group is at. Aside from two positions,both related to the police department,the City does come in below market on average for those two positions. Based on that information,Davis suggested some discussion be had by the City about the deputy chief position and the office manager position,which was coming in well above the market. The last part of AEM's engagement was to compile and develop a formal position review and reclassification process to use going forward. The City had indicated this was needed to ensure both consistent and fair application and provide guidance to City leadership on how to address specific requests as they come up. Some of the key outcomes and requirements were to establish clear review request eligibility guidelines,to provide some classification methodology information to Staff,to clearly communicate and direct formal position classification review requests and processes as well as provide information related to the right to appeal. Davis stated on average the City seems to be very much in line with the market maximums and minimums. AEM's recommendations are as follows: Page 3 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENTATION—Continued - Review and approve the independent position classification review adjustment. - Consider adopting a slightly above cost of living adjustment for the nonunion employees. The current averages are between two and three percent. - Review, finalize and adopt the proposed findings. Some of the questions to address when considering adoption include the following: - Does the cost of living increase for nonunion employees seem in line with the union positions. - The cost to implement the point classification assignments. - Whether the City decides to develop and implement the formal reclassification review program and process. Walsh stated in his view this was a good process to go through. Crosby asked what the union employees' average cost of living adjustment is currently. Davis stated the 2 to 3 percent is fairly market driven. In some positions it is much higher than that due to worker shortages. Seals asked if the union employees have been segregated to show that they are higher than average. Davis stated they can look at that overall but that they limited it to the eight positions they were asked to look at. Davis stated the City Council may want to limit it to the positions that are being addressed. Walsh noted there is a two or three contract in place akeady. Rief noted the police contracts will need to be negotiated next year. Davis stated overall the City is not out of line with the market and that it is worthwhile noting that the deputy chief position is an outlier position with not much information available. The City Council took no formal action on this item. 14. LMCD Vickie Schleunig,LMCD Executive Director,addressed the City Council regarding aquatic invasive species on Lake Minnetonka. Some of the known AIS on Lake Minnetonka include Brazilian eloea, common carp,curly leaf pondweed, Eurasian water milfoil, flowering rush,purple loosestrife and zebra mussels. An additional study on flowering rush will be performed in a couple of areas in the near future to determine whether it is spreading. Aquatic invasive species currently threatening Lake Minnetonka include Starry stone wort, rusty crayfish, spiny waterflea,banded mystery snails as well as blue-green algae, scum, and nuisance native plants. AIS management methods and approaches include the following: -Herbicide/chemical treatments Page 4 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 14. LMCD—Continued -Mechanical harvesting -Hand removing weeds -Weed removal divers Schleunig noted the variations in the bays and conditions helps dictate what management method is utilized. As it relates to AIS management through harvesting,in 2015, 576 acres were covered, with 1,000 tons of AIS being removed through the use of three mechanical harvesters,one high speed transporter, and one conveyor. Since 2016,two mechanical harvesters used partly due to budget. In 2017,261 acres were treated,with more than 637 tons being removed. After removal,the AIS is trucked off site and composted. The harvesters are staffed with a site supervisor and seasonal interns consisting largely of college students. The interns undergo significant training consisting of classroom and on the water training. The interns are required to attain the DNR lake service provider certification. The LMCD also follows the manufacturer recommendations for mechanical harvesting. Schleunig reviewed the following items associated with mechanical harvesting: —The weeds are cut and then the debris is skimmed from the lake. -The cutters cut anywhere between 1 and 5.5 feet deep depending on water depth. -The weeds are stored on the harvester or transferred to a transport barge or a shore conveyor. -The LMCD monitors aquatic vegetation amounts and types frequently throughout the day. -The LMCD may reach out to the MN DNR for assistance with plant identification. -Zebra mussels are removed along with the vegetation. -An occasional turtle that is captured is returned unharmed to the lake. -The offload sites are cleaned. -Lakeshore owners are allowed the use of offload sites with appropriate MN DNR transport permit. Schleunig stated the harvesters help prevent the spread of AIS and that last year the LMCD implemented two pilot programs. One was a private-public partnership for use of the offloading sites and the other was allowing residents to use one of the trucks for a fee. In addition,the LMCD researches new ways to address the ecology and safety on Lake Minnetonka in consultation with the MN DNR. Other lake protection and safety elements include the following: -Reducing biomass,which consists of organic matter/vegetation and blue-green algae -Navigation routes -Water quality due to nitrogen/phosphorus runoff -Monitoring recreation and fishing on the lake -Picking up trash, leaves, lake vegetation lost watercraft/toys, logs,etc. -Maintaining offload sites -Monitoring on-water hazards, nuisances, and ecological concerns A video was played depicting a harvester removing milfoil. Page 5 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 14. LMCD—Continued Dankey asked if any studies have been done looking at how much of the milfoil ends up on the lakeshore. Schleunig stated there have not been any formal studies done on that specific item but that the LMCD is aware that some of the milfoil fragments will end up on the lakeshore. The harvester manufacturer estimates that approximately 80 percent of the milfoil is picked up. Dankey stated she lives on one of the bays and that their lakeshore had so much milfoil that it cost them $2,000 to remove. Seals stated in her view the harvesters do not work and that they should not trust the manufacturer's numbers. Seals stated all the harvesters do is give the milfoil a haircut,with the fragments ending up on the lakeshore. Seals stated she believes the harvesters should go since they are not working and that the lakeshore owners are getting mad because the milfoil is ending up on their shore. Crosby stated harvesting is similar to someone recycling their grass clippings. When harvesting is done, a lot of the plant life drops down and then refeeds into the bottom of the lake,which creates a bigger problem. The pieces that are not captured end up on people's lakeshores and causes other problems. Crosby commented the people who live on the lake are not the issue and that they are the people who help take care of the lake. Crosby stated in order to address these problems,the LMCD should look at the people who travel to the lake and establish some type of payment by visitors to the lake to help protect the lake. Walsh stated if there is going to be harvesting,they need to clean up all the stuff that is cut. Walsh stated there are miles of lakeshore that get inundated with the milfoil fragments and that the LMCD is required to clean it up. The LMCD needs to figure out how to clean up the lakeshore or not do it. Walsh stated there are hundreds of homes getting inundated with milfoil and then a lot of those residents call the City about it. Walsh stated the LMCD needs to be more proactive if they are going to continue to use the harvesters. Schleunig stated this year the LMCD has received a lot of positive feedback from the residents but that some of the problems they encounter are the amount of boat traffic on the lake,the fact that AIS fluctuates,the conditions on the bays differ,the chemical treatments change the cycles,and the climate/weather impacts the milfoil. Crosby commented they treated their bay but that it comes in the channel and inlet after the harvesters go through. Seals stated she has not seen any harvesters in her area and they do not have any milfoil. Crosby stated the harvesting is spreading the milfoil around and planting it in other places,which is resulting in thicker milfoil. Printup asked when the first harvesters were purchased. Schleunig stated that was possibly in the 1980s. Page 6 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 dclock p.m. 14. LMCD—Continued Printup questioned whether the mechanical harvesters are an antiquated way of dealing with this issue and that it might be time to look at doing something new since it has been 40 years since they started harvesting. Dankey stated they could take the money from the harvesting program and direct it towards AIS removal. Schleunig stated given the amount of boat traffic,they will not stop the fragments from drifting,which does impact the biomass on the lake. Walsh asked if she is open to stopping the harvesters and starting something different. Schleunig stated the LMCD is open to looking at a lot of different things but that she is not sure what the answer is. Schleunig stated they do not want to get to the point where there is so much muck on the bottom of the lake where they are ending up with blue-green algae. Walsh asked how much the LMCD is spending on the harvesters. Schleunig indicated it was around$80,000 for 2018,with the total LMCD budget being approximately $500,000. Dankey asked if it is the DNR who sometimes inspects the boats. Schleunig stated the LMCD contracts with Three Rivers and the DNR. Schleunig noted the amount of their grants has been decreased. Dankey commented it will be impossible to stop visitors from coming to the lake. Schleunig stated other steps being taken include a 2018 carp study that was funded by Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council and consists of removing carp from Lake Minnetonka. Other prevention measures include watercraft inspections at boat landings, educating the public,the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers campaign, installation of LED screens at Arcola Bridge and Spring Park, and local businesses assisting with community outreach. Mayor Walsh asked whether anyone from the public would like to comment on this item. Gabriel Jabbour, 985 Tonkawa Road and 450 Big Island, stated Vickie Schleunig is predominantly better than her predecessor,but with all due respect, 90 percent of the information received here is inaccurate. Jabbour stated the harvesters were gifted to the LMCD by Irwin Jacobs and seven of his friends with the understanding that the milfoil eventually would bog down 100 percent of the major thoroughfares and people not able to reach the LaFayette Golf Club,Lord Fletcher's, and other popular sites. The LMCD decided to accept the harvesters and harvest the major thoroughfares. This effort was funded through voluntary contributions by the cities. The program was run by the private sector until a few years later when the LMCD decided to take it on. Jabbour noted the LMCD was founded originally as a coordinating agency and not an implementing agency,which is why the legislature did not give them funding capabilities. The LMCD later had a levy limit of$180,000 when the harvesters were gifted. Jabbour stated over the years the harvester program Page 7 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 14. LMCD—Continued has had a number of issues, including the time when a harvester almost sunk and the driver almost drowned and when the harvester went to the lake dripping hydraulic fluid. Jabbour displayed a picture of Highways 19 and 15 being 100 percent clogged up by a police officer leading the harvester. Jabbour stated one of the harvesters also cut the telephone cables going to Big Island,which left the residents on the Island without access to 911 and that he spent three days helping with his own barge. Seals asked if that has been recent. Jabbour indicated it probably was within the past five to ten years. Jabbour stated at his last presentation to the City Council,the mayor asked the question where the money was that was taken out of the reserves. Jabbour stated the LMCD used to received$60,000 from the DNR in the form of a grant,with 30 going to the harvester program and 30 to the inspection program. That grant was subsequently eliminated. Jabbour stated during his time on the LMCD Board,they reduced the budget and the levy by 10 percent,but because the LMCD was getting paid per acre and per tonnage,they were harvesting everywhere. Jabbour stated when they cut the telephone cable,they discovered the wire next to it carries 8000 volts to the Island. Jabbour stated he asked them not to launch their harvesters until they identify all the cables and wires for safety purposes. This year the same harvester was harvesting in the same area as well as other areas where no one lives. Jabbour indicated he went to the LMCD meeting last Wednesday night and informed the LMCD attorney that they are exposing people to imminent danger. Jabbour noted he has helped recover their harvester twice this year, with one time the temperature inside being 300 degrees and the people driving it being terrified. Jabbour stated in his view the people working on the harvesters are some of the least qualified people in the country to be doing what they are doing. Jabbour noted he sat on the AIS Committee with the DNR, sat on the University AIS Advisory Group, is on the Committee Writing Standards for Boats,is routinely invited by the Fish and Wildlife agency to their symposium, and that 90 percent of the information people like to use about the environment does not exist. Jabbour asked whether the LMCD is conducting boat inspections this year. Schleunig indicated the LMCD received a grant for$10,000 and that they have been doing inspections periodically at three of the launches. The number of inspections being done this year is 30 percent less than the prior year. Jabbour noted the City of Mound will not sign a cooperative agreement for the LMCD to inspect and that he is not sure what they can do with$10,000. Currently the accesses are not manned or taken care of and that he does not want the City Council to think that someone is watching over Big Island and Lake Minnetonka. Page 8 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 14. LMCD—Continued Jabbour stated the solution is to take the funding away from the LMCD. Jabbour stated he watched their employees playing bumper cars with pontoons and that he worries about the people driving the harvesters. In addition,he has been unable to pull boats out because of the milfoil,which is an imminent danger. Dankey asked if the harvesters are important to Mr.Jabbour. Jabbour stated they are not and that he would absolutely get rid of them. Jabbour stated the reason why the LMCD was cutting milfoil everywhere was because they got paid for it per acre, and even though that funding went away,the LMCD is still doing it. Jabbour noted Orono comprises 40 percent of the lakeshore and that it impacts Orono's residents more than some of the other cities. Walsh noted Orono does not have 40 percent of the vote and that the structure of the LMCD is the problem. Jabbour commented this is a long-lasting problem that no one is paying attention to and that something needs to be done since Orono pays almost 18 percent of the LMCD budget. Jabbour stated Orono also ended up having to provide a public access but were not told about it by the DNR. At that time Orono's representative was removed from the LMCD so the DNR could work with the City directly. Jabbour stated the law at that time said the City Council shall elect a representative to serve for three years and the City had no authority to remove an elected official. Jabbour stated he personally went to the legislature, and with the help of some local legislators,changed the law to the City may appoint. After that a representative from Orono was absent from the LMCD for three or four years. Jabbour stated this is about Orono having control over their land and future. Cuttings in Shorewood are washing up at Casco Point. There are 14 cities on the lake and anything that happens on the lake affects Orono disproportionately. Jabbour stated if the City does not appoint someone and does not pay the LMCD,that will be the end of the problem, and that he is willing to help lobby for it. Alan Nettles, 1940 Shoreline Drive, stated he has a problem every year with lake weeds. Currently own 120 feet of shoreline and every year it starts out clean and clear,but by July and August it is full of weeds. A lot of the weeds are a lot longer than what can be clipped by the harvester. Nettles stated in his view it is not an 80 percent capture rate as represented by the manufacturer. Nettles noted there is a nuisance statute in the state that would eat the entire budget of the LMCD up if a lot of people decide that they are going to bring a nuisance suit against the LMCD. If they are cutting it and not catching it all,the residents have to clean it up several times a year. MN Statute 561.01 reads: nuisance action, anything which is injurious...or offensive to the senses or an obstruction to the free use of property so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of a property is a nuisance. An action may be brought by any person,which would include the marinas,whose property is injuriously affected or whose personal enjoyment is lessened by the nuisance. Nettles stated bringing a nuisance action against the LMCD is not an ideal solution. Nettles stated he agrees with Council Members Seals that the cutters are not the solution. If someone cuts their grass and puts it in their neighbor's yard,they should have to pay to remove it. If the LMCD cuts it, they should have to clean it up. The LMCD has to come up with something where there is responsibility for cleaning it up. Nettles stated he was not able get through the weeds today with his day sailer because Page 9 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 14. LMCD—Continued the weeds are clogging everything up. Nettles stated his personal and reasonable enjoyment is being affected. Crosby stated he would rather see the LMCD spend more time skimming the surface rather than harvesting. Walsh commented a lot of things have changed in 40 years and that it might be a good time to re-evaluate how things are done given the new technology that has been developed. Richie Anderson stated Eric Evenson has previously worked with the Minnehaha Watershed District and currently is working with the Lake Minnetonka Association,which represents a lot of lakeshore owners. Eric Evenson stated he would encourage the City Council to continue on with the discussions and that some of the frustrations being voiced tonight are being echoed by others throughout the state. As it relates to the weed issues,Evenson stated he has been hearing all across Lake Minnetonka about weeds washing up on the shore,and that he was just at a house on the upper lake who had to spend $1,500 each time to clean up her shore,which has to be done a number of times. Evenson stated they cunently are treating five bays on the lake and that they have seen pretty successful control of curly leaf and milfoil in those bays. North Arm was treated this year and that he has heard reports that it is better. Evenson stated as it relates to biomass,blue-green algae is a problem in areas this time of year because the water is warm. The real problem with the blue-green algae comes from the zebra mussels eating up the other algae,which leaves a void. The LMCD and Orono are spending a lot of money on water quality and a lot of the questions being asked are good. The important question to ask is whether the money being spent is appropriate and whether it is time to re-evaluate the technology. Evenson stated if you are running a private business,you would have re-evaluated it several times by now. Richie Anderson, 3205 Crystal Bay Road, stated he owns three marinas and last year there was a massive amount of weeds on his dock. This year they did not have a weed problem until the harvester came through. Anderson stated because of that he sent out a letter to every LMCD board member and Vickie Schleunig got back to him. Council Member Seals picked up the ball and ran with it. Anderson stated in his view this discussion is way overdue. Anderson noted he only heard from one LMCD board member and never heard from Orono's LMCD representative. In addition,two emails were returned due to incorrect email addresses listed on the LMCD website. A video was played showing the area by Mr.Anderson's dock. Anderson noted the area has no weeds but the harvester is going by with no weeds being harvested. A video was played showing a harvester cutting by Big Island near the cable that was previously cut and near the 8000-volt line. Dankey commented that seems to be a natural area and that people typically do not boat in that area. Anderson stated it is a make work program and that they are driving around the lake to spend money. Page 10 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 14. LMCD—Continued Anderson stated the next pictures show his area being weed free,then the harvester going right off the end of the docks,and several pictures showing the weeds that were left. Anderson noted they all paid for chemical treatment but none of them received a call before the harvester came. Anderson stated the LMCD is also talking about raising the marina rates. In addition,the proposed 2019 LMCD budget for next year shows Orono paying$58,275.00,which is a 3.7 percent increase, and includes$80,000 of make work money. Anderson asked when the bleeding is going to stop. Walsh asked how much the residents raised for chemical treatment in his area. Anderson indicated it was$1,000 a piece with around 30 people participating out of 60. Walsh stated the cost for chemical treatment should decrease each year and actually eliminates the weeds. Walsh stated Orono would like to continue this discussion with the LMCD at some point. The City Council took no formal action on this item. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT—DENNIS LIBBY,REPRESENTATIVE 11. LA18-000063—MATT JOHNSON, 1432 SHORELINE DRIVE,VARIANCE- RESOLUTION NO. 6891 Printup stated he is fine with the project but that he would like to make one comment. Printup noted the property next door is a successful business and a high traffic area. Printup asked whether the Council is agreeable to allowing the fence to go up to eight feet. Walsh commented this is a very unique situation and that he would like to hear from the applicant on whether he is interested in going up to eight feet. Matt Johnson, 1432 Shoreline Drive, stated the Planning Commission also brought up the eight feet and that he would like that option but that he also wants the fence to feel right. Johnson stated in his view some portions would justify the increase in height and that it would be logistically easier to have the option now. Walsh stated he would be agreeable to allowing the fence to be up to eight feet. Dankey asked whether it would impede the view at all. Printup stated there is a row of very tall trees, a house,and on the other side there is a deck,which is an after the fact item. Printup stated in his view it protects everybody going up two more feet and that he does not see any safety issues since the fence is in between the two properties and is not on the road side. Dankey asked how far back from the road the fence would start. Matt Johnson indicated it would be 12 to 15 feet. Walsh stated he does not believe there would be any sightline problems. Page 11 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 11. LA18-000063—MATT JOHNSON, 1432 SHORELINE DRIVE,VARIANCE- RESOLUTION NO.6891—Continued Johnson stated the adjoining property owner has indicated they see the value in a fence and that they offered to pay for half of it. Johnson noted the red line is the 75-foot setback and that the fence would not affect any ingress or egress. Rief stated the other fence would probably hinder the visibility if that was a problem. Barnhart noted once the fence goes back six feet, it would require a building perxnit. Printup moved,Crosby seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.,a Resolution Approving a Variance from Municipal Zoning Code SecNon 78-1405(8)(b),with the fence being allowed to be up to eight feet tall subject to the applicant obtaining the appropriate building permit. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 15. GOOSE MANAGEMENT PLAN—PUBLIC HEARING Barnhart stated a couple of weeks ago the City Council received some feedback regarding the goose population in Orono along with a request that they develop a plan in accordance with the DNR regulations. Staff has obtained a template from the DNR and is currently working with the residents on tailoring the plan for Orono's needs. One of the steps in the process to develop the goose management plan is to hold a public hearing. Barnhart stated the public hearing can be held at any time during the process but that he would prefer to do it at this stage to gather as many concerns as possible Mayor Walsh opened the public hearing at 8:37 p.m. There were no public comments. Mayor Walsh closed the public hearing at 8:37 p.m. Barnhart indicated he will continue to work with the residents and bring it back to the City Council for their approval. 17. YOUR BOAT CLUB UPDATE Barnhart reported he has drafted and sent a letter to the property owner identifying a number of items to be addressed that are inconsistent with the conditions outlined in the resolutions approved for this property. Staff has conducted follow-up inspections and noted that progress is being made on addressing the issues. Barnhart stated he is not looking for any formal action by the City Council at this time. Matt Johnson, 1432 Shoreline Drive, stated the boats did get removed from out front. In addition,there was some question about screenage raised and that he is not sure if Staff has had the opportunity to see what was planted. Johnson stated some low evergreens somewhere between four and seven inches tall Page 12 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 17. YOUR BOAT CLUB UPDATE—Continued were planted,which may have met the checklist,but that he is not sure if that is in keeping with the intent. There were also six boats in the lot on the way here,which is higher than the three or four allowed. Johnson stated there has been definite progress and that in his view the City gave them a reasonable timeline to bring things into compliance. Walsh stated the area looks cleaner without the boats,and if everyone does what they are supposed to, things will be just fine. Johnson commented the area also feels less congested without those boats. Walsh stated he heard that all the boat deliveries are now happening over in the western suburbs, and if that is true,that will help as well. Walsh stated it is definitely going in the right direction. Johnson stated the issues impact more than just him and that he appreciates the Council's help. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Dankey noted it was National Night Out last week and that she actually attended a get-together in Minnetonka Beach since her children were there for a different activity. Crosby stated he attended the Orono National Night Out with the Mayor and the Police Chief. Crosby stated he is proud of the way the City Council has worked together and in coming up with solutions. Crosby stated they are getting things accomplished. Crosby noted he also attended the Corn Days Parade and that it was a lot of fun. Seals stated she attended Corn Days but was unable to attend National Night Out. Printup stated he also attended Corn Days and that he would like to thank Mr.Peterson for letting him use his 1929 Ford Model A. Walsh stated he attended four or five neighborhood parties for National Night Out and that he was able to meet lots of great residents and eat lots of good food. Also attended Corn Days. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Rief reported work on Old Crystal Bay Road is progressing as planned and that the concrete work should start August 21or thereabouts. The project is supposed to be substantially completed by September 3. The drainage work should be completed in the next day or two. Bolton&Menk will be creating a video on where and how to turn and provide that to the School District. Rief noted the August 14 is primary day and that he would encourage everyone to vote. All four precincts will be open for voting tomorrow. Page 13 of 14 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Mattick stated he had nothing to report. ADJOURNMENT Crosby moved,Printup seconded,to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 8:54 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. ATT T: -. a Carlson,City Clerk Dennis Walsh,Mayor Page 14 of 14