The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About02-28-1994 Council Minutes^' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 28, 1994 • ROLL The Council met on the above date with the following members present: Mayor Edward Callahan, Councilmembers Charles Kelley, J. Diann Goetten, and Gabriel Jabbour. Councilmember JoEllen Hurr was excused. The following represented staff: City Administrator Ron Moorse, Building and Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Gaffron, and Recorder Barbara Anderson. Mayor Callahan called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ( * #1) CONSENT AGENDA Goetten moved, Callahan seconded, for approval of the Consent Agenda with the addition of item #6. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 14, 1994 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Goetten moved, Callahan seconded, for approval of the Minutes of the February 14, 1994 Regular City Council Meeting as submitted. Ayes 4, nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS There were no Park Commission comments. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS There were no Planning Commission comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no Public comments. POLICE CHIEF REPORT Chief Sullivan introduced the three new reserve officers and the new Community Service Officer, Anita King. He presented the Council with the latest Police Reports for the Police Department activity. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 28, 1994 ( * #4) #1896 ALLAN AND JUDITH KLOTSCHE, 2760 SHADYWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION NO. 3386 Goetten moved, Callahan seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3386 approving variances for Allan and Judith Klotsche at 2760 Shadywood Road. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #5) #1903 ERNEST LEMMERMAN, 1297 WILDHURST TRAIL /4620 TONKAVIEW LANE - SUBDIVISION OF A LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT This item was deferred until later in the agenda as the applicant was not present. ( * #6) #1904 ERIC AND SHELLY LILJEQUIST, 3490 BIRCH LANE - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION NO. 3387 Goetten moved, Callahan seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3387 approving the variance for Eric and Shelly Liljequist at 3490 Birch Lane. Ayes 4, nays 0. (#7) OTTEN BROTHERS, 2350 WEST WAYZATA BOULEVARD - REVIEW OF BUILDING PERMIT FOR SIGNAGE PER PUD AGREEMENT Kelley commented he had been in favor of this development but he was concerned about the potential for creating problems by expanding the commercial uses allowed on this property. Mabusth stated that the final PUD agreement allowed a specific area for other commercial uses within the building. She reviewed the sign request and the options of action available to the City Council. She informed the Council this item could be referred to the Planning Commission for review, or to the Community Development Committee. She noted that the Council had not reappointed this committee in January. Mayor Callahan inquired who was on this committee and Mabusth responded that it consisted of the Building and Zoning Administrator, the Public Works Director, and the City Engineer. Jabbour inquired how long it would take this committee to reach a conclusion on this item and Mabusth responded that it could be resolved as soon as committee members could attend a meeting. Jabbour commented he felt the Community Development Committee should be reappointed rather than refer this matter back tot he Planning Commission for review. APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - RESOLUTION NO. 3388 Mayor Callahan moved, Kelley seconded, to appoint the Building and Zoning Administrator, the City Engineer, and the Public Works Director to the Community Development Committee. Ayes 4, nays 0. Age- - ''' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 28, 1994 • ( #8) NORTH SHORE DRIVE MARINA - BUILDING PERMIT REQUEST Gaffron reviewed the staff report and stated that staff recommended approval of this request. He noted that there is nothing that required treatment out of the ordinary. Richard Anderson, the applicant, was present but had no additional comments relating to this request. Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the building permit request for the North Shore Drive Marina as recommended by staff. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #5) #1903 ERNEST LEMMERMAN, 1297 WILDHURST TRAIL /4620 TONKAVIEW LANE - SUBDIVISION OF A LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT Mabusth reviewed the staff report and noted that the Planning Commission felt that the side lot line should be moved to maintain a 10' side yard setback for the existing garage. She explained that Mr. Lemmerman was requesting conceptual approval of this request in order to avoid spending more money on a proposal the Council did not support. Mayor Callahan inquired if this would be submitted as a formal plat if the Council approved the concept plan and Mabusth responded affirmatively as we are dealing with a Class I Metes and Bounds Division and that it is the torrens office that will require a plat. Discussion ensued regarding the lot areas of the two proposed lots. Goetten commented she had no problem with . the proposal. The other Councilmembers concurred. Goetten moved, Jabbour seconded, to grant conceptual approval of #1903 Subdivision of a Lot Line Rearrangement for Ernest Lemmerman, 1297 Wildhurst Trail /4620 Tonkaview Lane, to allow the applicant to proceed with the subdivision process. Ayes 4, nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Mayor Callahan stated he met with staff and some of the MCWD members regarding the Wetlands Act. He also met with Moorse, representatives of MnDOT and Strgar, Roscoe, Fausch and stated they will have a mediation meeting on March 15, 1994 at 3:00 p.m. in the Orono City Council Chambers. He stated he had received an invitation to met with the Community Education Department for the School District and felt this invitation should not be ignored. The meeting is scheduled for March 9th at 7:30 a.m. at the school, and he planned to attend. Moorse stated he will also attend this meeting to give the school district information regarding the City's parks planning process, and other relevant information. Jabbour stated that the LMCD lake access numbers were not correct and he felt a letter should be sent to them indicating the LMCD staff should put forward the positions of the cities without trying to reconcile them with what they think the DNR's position is. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 0 3 r 4► MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 28, 1994 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT continued ( *#9) STEP INCREASE - OFFICER BRUCE ANDERSON Goetten moved, Callahan seconded, to increase Officer Bruce Anderson's wage rate from $20.144 per hour to $20.520 per hour as of March 1, 1994, as per the 1994 LELS contract currently in effect. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #10) REQUEST TO HIRE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Goetten moved, Callahan seconded, to hire Anita King as a Community Service Officer at the rate of $6.295 per hour effective March 1, 1994. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #11) ESTABLISHMENT OF GOAL SETTING WORK SESSION Moorse stated he had put together a list of issues facing the City that will need to be addressed in the near future. Discussion ensued regarding items to be included in the goal setting meeting. Mayor Callahan noted that they could begin this process on Thursday during their work session, and perhaps focus on the Police Department issues. He felt they should have a full Council present when these items were discussed. Mayor Callahan suggested that they consider extending the moratorium regarding septic systems as it will expire soon, and he felt it should be placed on the March 14th Council agenda. This will allow them time to develop a policy regarding the 3' separation issue. Gaffron stated they will give the Council a report on the 14th and the moratorium can be extended after that. ( * #12) RESIGNATION OF PART -TIlVIE POLICE CLERK Goetten moved, Callahan seconded, to accept Ms. Kennen's resignation effective March 5, 1994. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #14) REQUEST TO START HIRING PROCESS - PART -TIME POLICE CLERK Goetten moved, Callahan seconded, to authorize Police Chief to initiate hiring process for part- time clerical position. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #15) REQUEST TO BEGIN HIRING PROCESS - ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR Goetten moved, Callahan seconded, to authorize the City Administrator to initiate hiring process for the Assistant Finance Director position. Ayes 4, nays 0. 4 is -*r 0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 28, 1994 ( #16) HIGHWAY 12 POND Moorse reviewed the staff report and stated staff recommended that the pond be constructed at the minimum size needed, which will be three acres. This will accommodate the drainage from the project being developed, and if there is further development, the drainage ponds will be located elsewhere. Mayor Callahan noted that MnDOT is in the process of negotiating with the property owners to acquire the necessary land. Discussion ensued regarding future development in this area and the possibility of having curb and gutter installed in order to channel the runoff into drainage patterns and retention ponds. Mayor Callahan commented he felt that they should take the minimum area that they need to provide drainage for the development. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT There was no City Attorney's Report. ( * #17) LICENSES Goetten moved, Callahan seconded, to approve the following licenses: Site Evaluator /Designer License Application Septic System Installer License Application Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #18) BILLS Otto Associates, Engineers & Land Surveyor, Inc. Buffalo, MN Swedlund Septic Chaska, MN Widmer, Inc. St. Bonifacius, MN Hayes & Sons Excavating Montrose, MN Sullivan's Utility Services, Inc. Wayzata, MN Goetten moved, Callahan seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. Ayes 4, nays 0. W MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 28, 1994 The council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT r. Edward J. Call -Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Z-1IV04 5- tlLf-5- v -,vary 6L`k'K 0 6 •