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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-1994 Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 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 Hun was excused. The following represented staff. City Attorney Tom Barrett, City Administrator Ron Moorse, Building & Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth, Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator Michael Gaffron, Police Chief Stephen Sullivan, Public Works Director John Gerhardson, City Engineer Glenn Cook and Recorder Barbara Anderson. Mayor Callahan called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ( * #1) CONSENT AGENDA Jabbour requested that Items #4, #5, and #9 be added, and Item #15 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( *#2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to approve the Minutes of the March 14, is 1994 City Council Meeting as submitted. Ayes 4, nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS There were no Park Commission comments. PLANNING COMNIISSION COMMENTS There were no Planning Commission comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( 0) #1862 THREE STAR TRUCKING, 2590 WATERTOWN ROAD - ROAD NAME APPROVAL Mabusth reviewed the applicant's request and noted that the property owners requested that the Council consider approval of the name "Truffula Trail" as referenced in a Dr. Seuss book. • "'W- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 28, 1994 ( 0) #1862 THREE STAR TRUCKING, 2590 WATERTOWN ROAD - ROAD NAME . APPROVAL (CONTINUED) Goetten stated she felt that the name "Truffula Trail" was acceptable and had no problems with the applicant's request. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to approve the name "Truffula Trail" for #1862 Three Star Trucking, 2590 Watertown Road. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #4) #1906 GEORGE ROSCOE, 4030 ELM STREET - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION NO. 3405 It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to adopt Resolution No. 3405 approving #1906 Variance for George Roscoe, 4030 Elm Street. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #5) #1909 DAVID AND MARGARET VERGEYLE, 1485 GREEN TREES ROAD - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION NO. 3406 It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to adopt Resolution No. 3406 approving #1909 Variance for David and Margaret Vergeyle, 1485 Green Trees Road. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #6) JOINT USE DOCK LICENSE QUESTION - MINNETONKA POWER SQUADRON • It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour to direct staff to proceed with the revision of the Joint Use Dock License application form, set a public hearing date, and draft a resolution for adoption by Council regarding the Power Squadron's use of the dock. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( *#7) BLUFF ISSUES - REQUEST TO DNR It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to direct staff to forward the attached letter to the DNR and await their response. Ayes 4, nays 0. MAYOR / COUNCIL REPORT Mayor Callahan discussed several meetings he had attended recently. He noted that the Police contracts had a provision for a task force comprised of four mayors, and they will be meeting this Thursday morning. He stated he and Ron Moorse met with the Mayor of Wayzata and Peter Fausch of Strgar, Roscoe, Fausch to discuss putting Wayzata's Public Works building adjacent to the cemetery and the day care center. He stated they would like to have the City Council review this in the near future. Discussion ensued regarding the land and the possibility of their ceding some land to the City of Orono. ►a low, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 28, 1994 • MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT (CONTINUED) Mayor Callahan stated that he and City Administrator Moorse had met recently with Karen Anderson, the Mayor of Minnetonka and David Childs, their City Manager, and the Mayor and City Manager of Wayzata to discuss issues pertinent to all three cities. Jabbour commented he felt it was very important to continue these meetings to ensure good relations between the cities as they can help each other in the future. Mayor Callahan commented he was meeting with the Mayor of Long Lake the following morning. Kelley inquired how the mediation was going and Mayor Callahan responded that no decisions had been made By MnDOT and their next meeting would be in June. Mayor Callahan stated he would like to have a City Council Work Session scheduled as soon as possible to discuss the Police Department goals that Moorse had submitted to them. Possible times were discussed, and it was decided to meet on April 7th at 8:00 a.m. POLICE CHIEF REPORT Chief Sullivan presented a report to the Council and noted it contained information regarding how the department was working and would lay a foundation for future discussions between the Council and himself. He stated that there were some concerns about Minnetonka Beach and the traffic in that area and commented that they are trying to improve enforcement in this • area. Discussion ensued regarding speeding on County Road 15 and measures which could be taken to resolve this problem. n LJ ENGINEERS REPORT There was no Engineers Report. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (##8) SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM FUNDING Moorse generally outlined the situation with the summer recreation programs and asked the Council to indicate the City's preference for funding the 1994 Summer Recreation Program. He reviewed the options available to the Council. Goetten stated that the City's budget was put together last year and she felt that people should be willing to pay fees for programs rather than have the City pick up more of the costs for these programs. Jabbour stated he felt that they had to stay within their budget and while he sympathized with the School District, he felt the City should not increase their support. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Kelley, to continue to contribute the amount of $2,700 toward the funding of the Summer Recreation Program. Ayes 4, nays 0. 3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 28, 1994 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) ( *#9) GOLF COURSE - SEASONAL EMPLOYEES It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to employ the following persons at their respective hourly rates with employment to start no earlier than April 2, 1994 and to continue for a period not expected to exceed six months from the date of active employment: Forest Jostrom, counter helper, $5.65 per hour, effective April 2, 1994 William McIntyre, counter helper, $5.65 per hour, effective April 2, 1994 John Ross, counter helper, $5.65 per hour, effective April 2, 1994 Don Oas, starter, $6.06 per hour, effective April 2, 1994 Doug Erickson, groundskeeper helper, $6.35 per hour, effective April 2, 1994 Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #10) PARK MAINTENANCE CONTRACT • Moorse reviewed the request and recommended employment of Grounds Crew Firm, the low bidder. He felt that this would provide better service for the City for maintenance of all the parks and the grounds of the City facilities. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Goetten to award the contract for the City parks • buildings and grounds maintenance to Grounds Crews in the amount of $13,829.72 for the 1994 season. Ayes 3, nays 1. Kelley stated he felt that there should be more kids who want to work during the summer and he would like to see some kids from the community be willing to work and take some pride in their community. Goetten requested a report from staff at the end of the summer. ( #11) LIQUOR VIOLATION HEARING PROCESS Moorse requested the Council to set a date for the liquor violation hearings to be held. Mayor Callahan commented that it appeared that May 9, 1994 would be the first available date and directed staff to notify the appropriate parties. He requested that this matter be handled as expeditiously as possible. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Jabbour that the hearings for liquor license violations be set for May 9, 1994 at 7:00 p.m., or at 7:30 p.m. if Councilmember Hurr is unable to be present at 7:00 p.m. Ayes 4, nays 0. • 4 MW MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 28, 1994 • CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) ( #12) PROCESS FOR CONSIDERING THE CLOSURE OF PROSPECT AVENUE Mayor Callahan noted that the Park Commission had recommended the closure of Prospect Avenue to allow for park use of the property formerly used as the City facility without a road through the center of the park. He felt this should be discussed at a public hearing, and directed staff to place this item on the agenda for the April 25th Council meeting. ( * #13) STEP INCREASE - OFFICER LARRY TOMCHECK It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour to increase Office Larry Tomcheck's salary from $19.30 per hour to $19.767 per hour as of April 7, 1994, as per the 1994 LELS contract currently in effect. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #14) MICROFILMING OF CITY RECORDS It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour to accept the proposal from the State Micrographics Unit to perform the microfilming of the City's records. Ayes 4, nays 0. DESIGNATION OF PARKLAND is Discussion ensued regarding a possible subdivision of the "Old Sewer Pond" property to separate park property from the driveway. Moorse questioned whether a formal subdivision was needed, as it was possible to create parkland by designating it as such on the City maps. Discussion ensued regarding land that was owned by the City and land was officially parkland. City Attorney Barrett cautioned that once land was officially designated as park land it was very difficult to reverse the process. Jabbour commented he felt that the road should be under the jurisdiction of the City and the park land should be a park. Mayor Callahan noted that a resolution could be passed which would accomplish this, and he requested staff to place this item on the next Council agenda. Moorse provided an update on current legislation that could affect Orono. Moorse stated that without action by the Legislature there will be a shortfall in funding for state aid to cities which will translate into a decrease of funds for the City of Orono. He commented it appears that the House is leaning towards providing the full funding, but the Senate is leaning towards restoring half of the shortfall. Jabbour commented he felt that Orono should have a fall -back position in the event the Legislature freezes the levy because that would create a problem. Moorse discussed the annexation legislation and commented that nothing significant appeared IS to be happening there. He noted that information regarding elections had been provided to the Council, and referenced several other items. 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 28, 1994 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) Mayor Callahan commented he felt that most legislators from the Orono area feel as Orono does about these issues, and he felt they should write to them informing them they had the support of the Orono City Council. Moorse discussed the lease agreement with OBA and noted that the language now called for OBA to construct the fields. Also, the City's insurance will cover claims related to the ballfields as though they were City property. Jabbour stated he felt that the City should obtain an option to purchase the property at the end of the lease. The other Councilmembers agreed. ( #15) LICENSES Jabbour requested this item be pulled from the Consent Agenda. He stated he had received several calls from residents regarding the application for a kennel license by Mr. Anthony Faras at 975 Tonkawa Road. Mayor Callahan stated he felt the four items recommended by staff should be complied with prior to issuance of the kennel license. He requested that the license application be tabled until this had been verified by staff. • Callahan moved, Jabbour seconded, to continue the kennel license application for Anthony J. Faras at 975 Tonkawa Road until April 11, 1994. Ayes 4, nays 0. • Callahan moved, Goetten seconded, to grant the following license: Septic System Installer: Volkenant Inc. Maple Plain, Minnesota Ayes 4, nays 0. (* #16) BILLS It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. Ayes 4, nays 0. n LJ T MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 28, 1994 • ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. A' c: • y M.(ITain, City Clerk [/ Edward J. 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