HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-2019 Council Minutes MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday,April 8,2019
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, Matt Johnson,and Victoria Seals.
Representing Staff were City Administrator Dustin Rief, Finance Director Ron Olson, Development
Director Jeremy Barnhart,Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards,City Attorney David
Kendall, 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 MARCH 19,2019
2. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 19,2019
3. CLAIMSBILLS
4. APPROVAL OF HENNEPIN COUNTY 2019 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT—LONG LAKE
ROWING CREW
5. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE POLARIS UTV REPLACEMENT
6. APPROVAL OF THE LAKE MINNETONKA SWAT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 6961
7. APPOINTMENT OF 2019 SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
8. NAVARRE WATER PLANT INTERIOR PAINTING
9. NAVARRE WATER PLANT ROOF REPLACEMENT
10. WATER METER REPLACEMENT
Crosby moved, Seals seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as amended,with Items No. 11, 12,
and 13 being removed from the Consent Agenda. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PRESENTATION
14. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOGNITION
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Walsh moved, Crosby seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6964,a Resolution of Appreciation
to Bruce Lemke for Distinguished Service as a Member of the Planning Commission. VOTE: Ayes
4,Nays 0.
Johnson moved,Crosby seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6965,a Resolution of Appreciation
to Chad Olson for Distinguished Service as a Member of the Planning Commission. VOTE: Ayes
4,Nays 0.
Walsh moved, Crosby seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.6963,a Resolution of Appreciation
to Kevin Landgraver for Distinguished Service as a Member of the Planning Commission. VOTE:
Ayes 4,Nays 0.
15. SHORELINE DRIVE AND SHADYWOOD ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
Ryan Allers,Hennepin County Transportation, provided the City Council with an update on the Shoreline
Drive and Shadywood intersection improvements project. The intersection of County Roads 15 and 19
has been identified as having some safety issues a few years ago since a number of accidents have
occurred. Currently there are no dedicated left turn lanes on Shadywood Road and the eastbound right
turn island contributes to higher speeds. The improvements identified are likely to reduce crashes at the
intersection.
As it relates to funding the project, a 2014 application was submitted for the Highway Safety
Improvement Program(HSIP),which is a$25 million program that is available every few years. To
qualify for this funding,the proposed improvements require a benefit/cost ratio greater than three. This
project fell under the reactive category given the number of crashes and scored over three. In 2014, when
the application was started,the HSIP program looked at the benefit/cost ratio and the value of crashes. As
an example, Shadywood is a four-lane undivided road currently with no dedicated turn lanes. By putting
in turn lanes,the number of accidents can be reduced by 40 percent. To help qualify for this project,the
City provided a letter of support for the application back in 2014, and in January of 2015,that application
was submitted to MnDOT and the Metropolitan Council. Hennepin County was formally notified of the
Federal HSIP award in August of 2015,with the stipulation that the funds be used in 2019.
Project layout and plans were then developed based on improvements identified in the funding
application. Deviating from the improvements identified in the HSIP application may result in the loss of
federal funds. The project engineers also looked at things that would provide benefits in reducing
crashes. The HSIP project will cover approximately 90 percent of the improvements,which is
approximately a 70/30 percent split between HSIP and Hennepin County.
The key features of the project include the following:
1. Curb extension on Shoreline Drive at Kelly Avenue to clearly indicate through and turn lanes;
2. Modified right turn lane on Shoreline Drive to discourage speeding;
3. Installation of upgraded traffic signals with improved timing and reconfigured travel lanes
to include dedicated left turn lanes at the intersection;
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4. Pedestrian improvements, including Americans with Disabilities Act compliant pedestrian
ramps with Accessible Pedestrian Signals, durable crosswalk markings, and new sidewalks; and
5. Replacement of deteriorating existing curbs and gutters, underground utility lines and pavement
substructure modified right turn.
The project is anticipated to start after July 4, 2019, and will be completed in seven stages. The length of
the various stages will vary depending on the work being completed. The overall project is expected to
take four months to complete,weather permitting. Access will be maintained for through traffic to local
businesses. There will be turning restrictions and detour routes will be provided.
An open house was held on February 27,2019. The purpose of the open house was to provide the public
with information on the upcoming safety improvement project. Approximately 50 residents attended the
meeting. A majority of the residents in attendance appreciated the added safety features to the
intersection and were happy to see the project happening at the intersection. The residents asked if a
roundabout was considered, which it was. However,the roundabout was determined to not be feasible
due to cost and lack of space available to place a roundabout without having major impacts to businesses
at the intersection.
Residents also asked about relocating driveways to businesses, specifically the entrance to Lunds from
Shoreline Drive to Kelly Avenue. County staff worked with Lunds and the City of Orono on this option.
However,that option was dismissed due to the steepness between the Lunds' parking lot and Kelly
Avenue and because moving the access off Kelly Avenue will introduce more conflicts with delivery
vehicles and with pedestrians walking into the store.
The next step for the project is obtaining authorization from the FHWA. Residents are encouraged to sign
up to receive updates by going to the project website,which is Hennepin.us/15and19.
Walsh stated the biggest takeaways from his discussions is that this project is safety related. Since the
intersection is maxed out in width,it needs to be made as efficient as possible. A number of other
construction projects will be taking place around Orono, including Tanager Bridge being closed this fall
as well as construction on County Road 44. Walsh noted the City has been waiting a long time for this
project and that he is glad they will be moving forward with the project.
Crosby stated this project will help tremendously at the intersection and will help reduce accidents.
Walsh stated the pork chop design will also stop people from driving all the way through, which will also
help prevent accidents.
Seals asked if any of the entrance widths will be changed.
Allers indicated they will not be.
Johnson noted for anyone that comes out on the east side of Lunds and attempts to go north,that is
dangerous, and the improvements will help the situation.
Walsh asked if anyone from the public would like to comment or ask any questions.
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There were no public comments.
Edwards noted the Public Works Department will be replacing the water and force mains under this
intersection at the same time the road project is being undertaken.
Walsh asked whether the trail will be extended all the way down to the Luce Line.
Allers indicated it will be.
The City Council took no formal action on this item.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
11. LA19-000007 TOM RAUSCHER ON BEHALF OF DONALD AND HEIDI HABERMAN,
2799 PHEASANT ROAD—RESOLUTION NO. 6966
Barnhart stated the applicant proposes redevelopment of the lot by building a new home, utilizing the
lakeward portion of the existing foundation. Most of the expansion will go further toward the street. The
home will continue to be 61 feet from the OHWL and 24 feet lakeward of the average lakeshore setback.
The new residence will not be located closer to the lake. It would be an expansion in a nonconforming
area, so it requires a variance.
The Planning Commission reviewed this application last month and the main focus of the discussion
centered on the patio that connected to some existing stairs. The Planning Commission had some
concerns about expanding the hardcover. The applicant has provided revised plans that show a revised
patio. The Planning Commission did ultimately recommend approval of the application subject to the
patio being revised.
Seals asked what the square footage of the previous patio was.
Barnhart indicated he does not have that information available.
Johnson noted outside the 75-foot setback it shows 123 square feet under proposed hardcover.
Barnhart stated the existing hardcover was 701 square feet and the proposed hardcover is 967 square feet,
which was the plan the Planning Commission reviewed. The proposed level of hardcover has been
reduced slightly under the revised plan.
Wade Schmidt,Tom Rauscher&Associates, stated the hardcover decreased by approximately 200 square
feet and does not extend beyond the bump-out. Approximately 173 square feet was taken out beyond the
rear yard setback.
Walsh stated if the applicant currently has 700 square feet in the 0-75,that's all they can have under the
new plan.
Schmidt noted the hardcover also includes the existing stairs.
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Walsh stated the City Council could approve the application with the caveat that the 700 square feet of
hardcover does not include any new hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone. Since there already is hardcover
there,the City Council will allow the 700 square feet but no more.
Seals commented her understanding is they can replace it in like and kind.
Barnhart stated it looks like there is a 158 square foot patio that is existing in the 0-75 foot zone according
to the memo to the Planning Commission.
Johnson stated the survey appears to show 123 square feet.
Walsh stated it does not really matter to the City Council what the shape of the patio is since the
applicants are only allowed 700 square feet and that the applicants can design it as they would like.
Johnson noted the City is assuming that is an approved patio that was originally put in there.
Barnhart stated it is almost impossible for Staff to go back and find the original permits given the amount
of time it would take to review the application.
Seals moved,Crosby seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.6966,a Resolution Approving
Variance from Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-330; 78-1279; and 78-1680,with the
requirement that the current hardcover within the average lakeshore setback consisting of 701
square feet not be exceeded. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
12. LA19-000009 JAMISON KOHOUT ON BEHALF OF REAL ASSETS, LLC, 1645
SHADYWOOD ROAD—PRELIMINARY PLAT—RESOLUTION NO.6962
Barnhart stated this is a preliminary plat application to subdivide this parcel into two buildable lots with
one driveway. It is based on a front lot/back lot configuration. The property is located in the LR-1C
district,which has a minimum width of 100 feet and a half acre lot size. The back lot has to be 150
percent of the minimum requirement of the zoning district. The width is the same as what was previously
proposed,but the setbacks have increased for the back lot.
The applicant has prepared a preliminary plat that meets all of those requirements and provides a building
pad for both lots with the enhanced setbacks. Access will be provided via Shadywood Road with a new
outlot. The driveway will be gravel at first and then pavement will be applied the second year. The
properties will be served by water and sewer and the applicants will need to obtain a permit from
Hennepin County.
Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.
Seals stated whenever there is a subdivision, everyone wants to make sure everything is correct, and that
it sounds like the lot size and everything is correct.
Walsh stated that was also his question, and as long as it meets all the requirements, he is fine with it.
Crosby asked whether this will be a shared driveway.
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Barnhart indicated it will be and that it is likely Hennepin County will restrict access for Lot 2 directly
onto Shadywood Road and that the driveway will need to go through the outlot,which will result in it
being a shared driveway.
Johnson noted at the Planning Commission meeting there were some neighbors that expressed concern
about the drainage on the road. Johnson indicated he did review that area and that in his view there are
some additional potholes that relate to the existing driveway. Johnson stated his assumption is that the
City Engineer has reviewed that and that they will ensure the grade is correct.
Barnhart stated those comments will be incorporated into the final plat.
Johnson moved, Crosby seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6962,a Resolution Approving a
Preliminary Plat for the Property Located at 1645 Shadywood Road. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
13. LA19-000010 REHKAMP LARSON ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF ALEXANDER
AND AMY WARE,2587 KELLEY AVENUE
Barnhart stated the applicant is proposing a new 744 square foot garage with a setback of 4.3 feet from
the side yard line,which requires a variance and a conditional use permit. The existing 441 square foot
garage is currently two feet from the property line. The requirement for this district is 7.5 feet.
The conditional use permit will allow a full bathroom with a shower and a tub. The City does allow
plumbing in accessory buildings with a conditional use permit for the bath facility. Part of that is a
covenant that prevents it from being used as a dwelling.
The Planning Commission recommended approval.
Crosby asked what the side yard setback is currently.
Barnhart indicated it is currently 2.5 feet and it will go to 4.3 feet.
Johnson noted the required setback is 7.5 feet and the architectural firm said the reason for keeping it
pushed back is to not take away from the aesthetics of the house.
Jean Rehkamp noted there is also an easement that this property owner has with the neighbor for access.
If the garage is pushed forward, it makes it more difficult for the homeowners to park and navigate the
driveway. In addition,the neighbor's garage is backed up to that driveway. It was felt the proposed
location was the best use of the site. There is also an existing cottage on the site that consists of 900
square feet and it is a darling, quaint little cottage that has been restored. The extra space between the
structures is to help maintain that little charming structure.
Walsh noted there needs to be a practical difficulty demonstrated and that aesthetics is not a practical
difficulty. The garage is currently a nonconforming use and the applicants would like to make the
structure bigger,which is not a practical difficulty.
Rehkamp stated the distance from the easement to the front of the garage is part of that circulation. The
distance from that easement to the face of the garage is not enough to park a car in front of the garage.
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The neighbors can back out into that given the easement. The property owners are hoping to have two
cars and storage in the garage.
Walsh noted the current garage is 20 feet width,which should be wide enough.
Rehkamp stated a typical garage is 24' x 24' and that they are asking for 30 feet to allow for storage on
the side.
Walsh asked what the square footage is of the existing garage.
Rehkamp indicated the footprint is 20.2 feet by 21.8 feet.
Walsh stated he would not have a problem with allowing them to the 90 feet as long as they maintain the
setback.
Johnson stated if the property owner wants to take advantage of the structure,then they should be able to
preserve what they have there,but when they start making a structure bigger and changing the massing, it
should conform to the City's standards, especially because those have been increased in the past few
years. Johnson stated he does not see a practical difficulty for the side yard setback. The size and general
location is fine,but it should be 7.5 feet off the property line.
Seals commented these lots were designed for cabins and not meant for large homes. Whenever people
move closer to the property line,there can be issues with the adjoining property owner.
Rehkamp noted the neighbor's garage is closer than 7.5 feet from the lot line.
Johnson stated if the neighbors at some point in the future wants to make their garage bigger,they would
also have to conform to the 7.5-foot setback.
Crosby stated if they relocate it by three feet, he would not have a problem with the structure.
Rehkamp asked whether they could have the 90 square feet as suggested by Mayor Walsh.
Johnson indicated he is not in favor of that.
Crosby stated he would prefer they maintain the setback.
Walsh noted the City has already reduced the setback in this area to 7.5 feet and that he does not want to
make the situation worse.
Rehkamp stated they would appreciate the extra square footage for the garage to allow the storage.
Johnson pointed out applicants are not allowed to create their own practical difficulty and that the City
Council is not in the business of creating designs. The second part of the application relates to the
conditional use permit for the bathroom and shower in the garage.
Walsh noted the City has granted conditional use permits for that a number of times in the past as long as
there is a signed covenant.
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Seals commented it is good to have a covenant,but the City does not have the best track record of
managing these things. The risk is that the structure could be used as a second dwelling and that the City
Council has to decide what the rules of engagement are on that.
Walsh stated the covenant goes with the land and that the City has approved them in the past. Walsh
indicated he is not aware of any that have not been granted.
Johnson moved, Crosby seconded,to approve Application No.LA19-000010,Rehkamp Larson
Architects on behalf of Alexander and Amy Ware,2587 Kelley Avenue,granting of a Conditional
Use Permit allowing a bathroom in the detached garage,and to require a 7.5-foot setback for the
detached garage.
Rehkamp asked whether they can maintain the nonconformance that currently exists.
Johnson stated they can but that they are increasing the massing.
Seals stated if they want to construct the exact same garage,that would be allowed.
VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
16. LA19-000011 JULIE LENSING,3349 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD
Barnhart stated the applicant is requesting a variance in order to construct an 18' x 18' addition on the
rear of the existing home resulting in a setback from the rear lot line of approximately 1.2 inches. The
existing hardcover level is 42.9 percent.The proposed addition will be constructed over an existing patio
so no new hardcover is proposed. Due to the change in the nature of the nonconforming hardcover,which
is an expansion from non-building to building, a hardcover variance is required.
The Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority is the property owner to the rear or south. Both Staff and
the property owners have discussed this project with Jessica Galatz,the HCRRA representative. Ms.
Galatz indicated that the applicant's agreement to remove the shed encroachment and the applicant's
changes to the plans in response to Roger Peitso's comments help to alleviate their concerns with the
application. In addition,Ms. Galatz indicated that the proposed grading for the addition and future home
maintenance can be accommodated through temporary access permits. The applicant did ask whether she
could purchase some additional property but the HCRRA was not in favor of that.
The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their March meeting and voted 4 to 2 in favor of a
motion to approve the requested variances.
Staff does not support the variance reducing the rear yard setback from 7.4 feet to 0.1 feet. In Staffs
view,the burden of proof to present practical difficulties to support that level of variance has not been
met.
The City Council should discuss the application and then make a motion directing Staff to draft a
resolution for approval or provide findings for a denial resolution to be reviewed and adopted at the
April 22 meeting.
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Julie Lensing,Applicant, stated she has lived in the house for almost four years now and that she loves
the lake,the Dakota Trail, and would like to stay living in the house. She has come to a point where there
are some difficulties that have arisen. The laundry room is located in the garage currently,which requires
taking a laundry basket and going down one-half flight of stairs, out one door,and then through another
door to gain access. Lensing indicated she is getting older and that it will get more difficult.
Lensing stated the other item is that she is getting married next month and between the two of them they
have six adult children. Those adult children are going to start having children soon and that she would
like to have them come to visit and be able to spend the night periodically. As the house currently is,the
number of beds is very limited and that she is proposing a bunk room with two sets of beds to
accommodate more of her family.
The third practical difficulty is the closet in the master bedroom. The current closet has a two-foot
opening and that is it, which means the closet space is very limited. The addition would put the laundry
room up on the main level,would provide four more potential beds,and also provide a small walk-in
closet. Lensing noted she is talking about an 8' x 18' addition.
Lensing indicated they have looked at a lot of different options and that this plan is the best they can come
up with given the small lot. The addition will be built over a current patio and line up with the deck.
There was some discussion at the Planning Commission that if the addition was any smaller,bunk beds
would not fit in there.
Lensing noted her neighbor supports this addition. The Hennepin County Rail Authority has approved a
temporary permit for the construction and the maintenance. The architect will also be able to change the
plans to comply with all of the concerns expressed by the Orono building code official. In addition,a
small shed on HCRRA's property will be removed as part of the project. The addition will make the
house much more livable and enjoyable.
Walsh pointed out functionality of someone's house has never really perceived as a practical difficulty
and that he would have a hard time finding for that.
Johnson noted there is some existing hardcover there and that the applicant is talking about improving
upon that hardcover. The question becomes what responsibility the City has for not allowing a structure
right up to the property line. The applicant has done a lot of work to mitigate what will happen in the
future as far as maintenance but that it comes down to whether there will be a problem in the future.
Walsh stated if someone wants to put some Spancrete down on a weekend and call it a patio and then ask
to build a structure there over the existing Spancrete, it raises the same type of situation. The practical
difficulty has to be inherent with the land such that they would not be able to do such and such. The City
Council has told people before that the Council is not here to design someone's house. The Council will
tell applicants what they are allowed to do, but that it is up to the applicant to decide how to design it.
Seals asked what the other homes in the neighborhood look like in relation to the HCRRA property.
Barnhart indicated there are no houses that close as to what is being proposed here, but that on Crystal
Bay Road most of the lots have required some type of variance. Almost all of the rear yard setbacks in
the neighborhood do not meet the required setback and they range anywhere from 5 to 43 feet. A
variance to the rear yard setback in the Crystal Bay is not uncommon. In this situation, Staff would have
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a hard time supporting anything less than three feet. The current rear yard requirement is 30 feet for this
area.
Seals stated she understands the desire to maximize the house,but that this house is currently at 42.9
percent hardcover and is maxed out. Seals stated in her view it would be very irresponsible for the City
Council to approve something like this and that she does not see a practical difficulty.
Barnhart noted the hardcover and functionality of the house is a result of the small lot.
Crosby asked what the depth of the rear lot is currently.
Barnhart noted it is 8.2 feet.
Seals moved, Crosby seconded,to direct Staff to draft a denial resolution for Application No. LA19-
000011,Julie Lensing,3349 Crystal Bay Road,denying a rear yard setback variance and a
hardcover variance. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Johnson noted he did attend the recent LMCD meeting and that the Council will be discussing the LMCD
shortly.
Crosby stated he would like everyone to be cognizant and keep an eye out for anything suspicious in their
neighborhoods to help keep everyone safe.
Walsh stated he hopes everyone had a good spring break but that there is a lot of snow coming over the
next few days.
17. LMCD GENERAL DISCUSSION
Walsh stated it has been brought to the City Council's attention that the LMCD has started to reach out to
the marinas,which they have done in the past, about what to do above the high-water mark, which is
where their authority ends. Walsh stated he wanted to clarify the situation so he wrote a letter that will be
sent out to the business owners,which are primarily marina owners.
The letter reads as follows: "Dear Business Owner. On behalf of the Orono City Council, we would like
to confirm that only the City of Orono has jurisdictional authority over any and all land use regulations
and permitting within the boundaries of the City of Orono, Minnesota. If at any time any person,entity,
or governmental unit other than the City of Orono tries to impose any land use regulations or permitting
on the land within the City,we would ask that you notify the City of Orono right away. The City of
Orono will use all its tools as necessary to protect the integrity of the jurisdictional authority that the City
of Orono has over all land use regulations and permitting within the City of Orono."
Walsh stated his proposal is to send this to the marina owners and the LMCD and all the mayors and
representatives on the board of the LMCD so they know Orono's position. Walsh noted a piece of
legislation has been introduced that would clarify that the LMCD's authority ends at the high-water mark.
If that legislation passes,this will become a moot point.
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Johnson stated he attended the meeting as a private resident to enter into a dialogue with the LMCD
because the City's counsel did not have an opportunity to meet with the LMCD prior to the LMCD letter
going out. Johnson stated at the meeting he announced that he was in attendance for that item but that he
was told there was going to be no public comment allowed at all on the issue and that any comments
would be limited to the five minute public comment portion,which does not allow someone to engage in
a dialogue or clear up any misstatements.
Walsh stated the LMCD chair also specifically said no questions or any dialogue.
Johnson commented that is a pretty ineffective way to get things done. Since Orono is a pretty significant
stakeholder in the LMCD,that was disappointing. Johnson stated he did take an opportunity after the
meeting to remind the chair that it was a missed opportunity to have some discussions about how to serve
their constituents better. Johnson stated he did not make any progress on the issue but that he invited
everyone there to attend Orono's City Council meeting.
Crosby stated it is concerning, especially since they are so willing to take Orono's money.
Walsh stated it is concerning when the LMCD is attempting to take over Orono's jurisdictional authority.
Seals stated she was pretty disappointed after watching the meeting. The representatives to the LMCD
Board are appointed and serve at the leisure of their City. With the LMCD Board not willing to have an
open dialogue,that was a missed opportunity. Seals stated it is not appropriate to go after a senator for
not informing the LMCD about the legislation when it is not his job to inform the LMCD and that it is the
LMCD's job to know about it. Seals stated since the LMCD Board has 14 cities that pay their bills,they
should try to get everyone on board and let them know what they are doing. Seals stated she is
completely in support of the letter written by Mayor Walsh and that the Orono City Council is here to
support the local marinas.
Crosby indicated he is in agreement with the letter.
Walsh moved, Crosby seconded,to approve the letter subject to any minor edits by the City
Attorney and to authorize Mayor Walsh to sign the letter. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
Richie Anderson, 3205 Crystal Bay Road, stated he talked with all of the other marina owners in Orono
and that they are supportive of the letter. The letter also makes a strong case for not allowing the LMCD
to tell the City that they need to allow residents to rent out a dock spot because they have parking and
sanitary facilities. Anderson commented this should have been done a long time ago. While the
Minnesota Legislature gave them authority,there comes a time when the buggy whip is no longer needed
because there are now cars.
Walsh stated the City is going to take one fight at a time and that they want to make sure Orono's position
on this topic is very clear.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Rief reported the Public Works Department is preparing for the upcoming snow storm and that Staff has
also been working on the upcoming improvements to council chambers. Staff went through a quoting
process with two firms and now in the process of revising the quote based on some discussions they have
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had. What has been determined is that putting anything on the back wall would not work since it would
not be big enough for the people in the back to see. The solution that has been discussed is to take and
rebuild the podium with a 65-inch television screen facing the dais. All the current lights would be
removed and installed into the ceiling. There would also be another television screen facing the crowd so
it would not interfere with the view of the Council. An additional camera will be installed behind the dais
and the City will move into a digital format.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
Crosby moved, Seals seconded,to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 8:36 p.m. VOTE:
Ayes 4,Nays 0.
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