Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-1992 Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 ROLL The Council met on the above date with the following members present: Mayor Barbara Peterson, Councilmembers J. Diann Goetten, Gabriel Jabbour, and Edward Callahan. Mary Butler was absent. The following represented the City staff: City Administrator Ron Moorse, Public Works Director John Gerhardson, Finance Director Tom Kuehn, Building & Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Gaffron, City Attorney Kevin Staunton, City Engineer Glenn Cook, Chief of Police Stephen Sullivan, and City Recorder Teri Naab. Stephen Peterson was present to represent the Planning Commission. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR LEAF STREET RESIDENTS — 7:03 — 8:12 P.M. Cook explained that under the current proposal, Leaf Street will be restored at a width of 22'. He stated they are investigating whether the street should be reconstructed to MSA standards at a 28' width with concrete curb and gutter and storm sewer. He reviewed the areas most impacted by the additional width of the roadway. He noted under the proposal to use MSA funds, the roadway would be posted at 30 m.p.h., which is what it currently Is posted for but it currently does not meet the design standards for such a speed. He added there would be an approximate reduction of $100,000 on the sewer project, but the curb, gutter and storm sewer would add approximately $70,000 to the project cost and would be funded through MSA. Goetten asked about replacement of trees. Cook explained that MSA funds could be used to replace an equal number of trees that are removed with the construction of the road. Jabbour asked about the size of the existing road. Cook stated the current roadway is 22' with 2' shoulders on each side, with an overall roadway of 26'. The MSA road would be 28' wide, 1' additional for the curbing, and 3' of flat bermed area beyond each curb which will be grassed, for a total of 35'. Jabbour asked if a variance would be required to replace the road in kind. Cook said they typically replace a street in kind during a project such as th'i's without variance approval. 1 p MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 LEAF STREET - CONT. Mayor Peterson asked if the road would be leveled out. Cook explained how certain areas would be filled and others would be cut back to make a more level road with. the MSA proposed road. He added, with the current proposal the road would not be leveled. out at all Jabbour asked about the cost savings to the residents If the road is constructed with MSA funds. Moorse explained that the sewer project cost to the City would be reduced if the road was constructed with MSA funds, but only because money will be used from another source.'He stated the City has a list of projects they can use the MSA funds on.. Jabbour asked if only the trunk was to be provided to this area, he understood the reduction in cost would have gone to the City to assist in the trunk charges. Moorse explained that if only the trunk were to be installed, they would not have done the entire street and therefore MSA funds could not be used. Jane Behrman, 340 Leaf Street, asked to have the width clarified. Cook explained that from curb -to -curb the width will be 28', from back -to -back it will be 29' wide. There will be an additional 3' on either side of the curb to add support to the curb which will be grassed. Behrman asked if they will be able to plant up to the curb. Cook said they can legally plant to within 2' of the curb, however, the City would prefer to see plantings set back further to allow for additional area for when the plantings mature. Henry Furchner, 360 Leaf Street, asked about the plantings on his property. Cook said that the vegetation would have to be set back at least 2' from the curb, but Public Works.may wish to have the plantings set back further to avoid damage to those plantings. Tess MInkema, 3200 Bayside Road, asked why, the Council was considering using MSA funds for this road. 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 LEAF STREET — CONT. Jabbour stated that the City is trying to find the best.way to fund the road replacement. Goetten clarified that not all streets can be upgraded with MSA funds. Cook noted the City has a schedule of projects and it. is determined by the Public Works Department as to how they would like to maintain those streets. Minkema asked if at some point in the future Leaf Street would need to be.upgraded to a standard width. Callahan noted that Leaf Street would need to be upgraded in due course, however, there is not a rigid date for that upgrade. Jabbour asked if the City allows the street to be reconstructed at a.substandard design, if they are in any way liable for potential accidents caused by the substandard design. Staunton stated the decision for the City to allow the street to be upgraded under variance approval is strictly a City policy..He. said the City is entitled to variance approval just as anyone else is entitled, as long as it can prove a hardship. Jabbour felt they should not ignore the process. Minkema asked at what point she would know if the hedge along her property would be removed. Cook said he has recommended that the hedge be placed further back because it is too close to the road in its present position. Gerhardson noted that they are using trench boxes where ever necessary to save existing vegetation. Callahan clarified that the hedge on the Minkema property will not be affected in any different or greater degree than by the sewer Installation. Cook noted the hedge will not be. destroyed if moved back, which is what he is proposing in either proposal. He said the City would be responsible for moving the hedge back and paying for that move. 3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 LEAF STREET - CONT.; Don Gronberg, 110 Leaf Street, said the additional width of the road will encroach his building pad. He said his Certificate of Title for the property goes`to the edge of the road. Gerhardson stated he would check into that issue. Cook c l a r i f i e d that the City on I y has the right to control the area to the back of the curb. .Pat Crane, 285 Leaf Street, clarified that MSA funds would pay for replacement of plantings, but ;there would not be money available from the sewer project itself. Cook stated that was correct. He added that with the sewer project, replacement of, trees would only be on the easements, not along the roadway. He stated MSA funding allows for replacement of two trees for every one removed. The trees would be either 6' pines, or 2- 3" in diameter deciduous trees. Carl Rhame, 3245 Watertown Road, asked if the MSA funds would allow for replacement of .the pine trees he will lose. Cook said that was correct and added that they would prefer to replant the trees further back onto the property. Brian Ehalt, 140 Leaf Street, said the increase road width would Impact his severely steep driveway. He asked if MSA funds couId.be used to grade his drive area. Cook said they could adjust the grade of the road in that area to less impact the drive, and with the approval of the homeowner, could adjust the grade on the property. Gronberg said he has no objection to reducing the crest of the road in that area an additional amount to decrease the i mpact, on the Ehalt property. Cole Graham, 95 Leaf Street, asked if trees impacted by the project die at a later date,-If the City would replace those also. Cook said they would need to make the decision on the health of the remaining existing trees at the time of the project installation. Graham clarified that the speed limit for the existing roadway is in violation of the ordinances. He asked why the speed limit hasn't been reduced. 4 e , MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 LEAF STREET - CONT. Goetten asked if he has requested the Police Department to police the street for violators of the speed limit. Graham noted the Police Department does monitor the area, but they are not there in the morning when most of the problem occurs. He said he resented Ms. Butler's remark at the last meeting, when she said that the people going too fast on the road probably live there. He felt it is not the.people that live there that are speeding, but rather those taking a short cut to other areas. Goetten indicated the street may actually be safer for pedestrians if the street is widened. Jabbour felt there is not necessarily security in policing the situation. He stated that Ms. Butler did not mean that the residents of the area were speeding, and he stated that Butler is very concerned with issues of safety. Graham stated he is opposed to curb, gutter and storm sewer. He 'indicated if that is the way.of life they wished they would have moved to another suburb. Callahan reported that if the State Highway Department is asked to reconsider a speed limit for a road, they will monitor existing speeds and generally change the speed limit to what the majority of travelers are going. Graham asked if the existing road conditions are unsafe, why the City does not reduce the speed limit. Cook stated the City has no control over reducing the speed limit, that would be the responsibility of the State Highway Department. Graham asked where the money that would be saved from the project would go if the street were reconstructed with MSA funds. He felt the general area would not realize the benefit of. the wider road. Mayor Peterson said the money would benefit all residents In the City paying a portion of the project. Cici Graham, 95 Leaf Street, stated. her opposition to the reconstruction of Leaf Street with MSA funds. She said the quality of life in Orono cannot be replaced. Behrman reminded the Council of, a petition submitted from the residents in the area in opposition to the widening of the road. 1.1 ! • 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 { LEAF STREET — CONT. Crane submitted a petition of residents who agree to a 28' wide road if 70% of the benefit is realized by those paying for the reconstruction of the road. Jabbour asked which petition the Council should consider. Crane felt the later petition submitted should control. Gronberg asked about additional hardcover from the widened roadway. M1nkema Indicated she felt a change in philosophy on the' part of the Council with regards to this issue and hoped this did not Indicate a trend. Goetten noted they are very concerned about the environment and hope to keep the area as rural as possible, but also have to be aware and consider future growth and safety concerns. Behrman clarified that the residents that signed the petition she submitted are opposed to the roadway constructed to MSA standards, however, it the Council decides to do so, they would like to realize the financial benefit. Furchner felt that safety on the roadway Is not a major issue. Rhame stated his opposition to the widening of the road. Mayor Peterson noted that the Council would vote on this issue at the August 24, 1992 Council meeting and said the residents would be notified of this meeting. The Council recessed from 8:15 to 8:30 p.m. VISITOR PRESENTATION Mayor Peterson introduced Saso Tepina' from Slovenia. She explained he has come here to visit his pen pal, Mr. Aaron PrIntup. She presented Saso with a pen and a centennial book from Orono. ( #1) CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Peterson removed Item #2.. It was moved by Goetten seconded by Callahan, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Ayes 4, nays 0. F MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 CONSENT AGENDA - CONT. Motions for all items adopted by consent agenda will be included in the minutes in their respective numerical order.* ( #2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES This item was not acted on. PUBLIC COMMENTS Bill Ringer, 3282 North Shore Drive, explained he has rented the property for many years, and now the DNR has purchased the property and he has received an eviction notice. He asked for the Council's help in fighting against the installation of the boat launch in.. this area. Jabbour explained that the City is working hard with the DNR to .prevent the boat launch, but added the City does not really have the power to prevent the launch. He understood that the DNR was not ready to continue with their plans for the launch. Moorse suggested that perhaps the DNR has decided to discontinue the rental of the property, but with no future plans for the property. He said he would contact the DNR to find out the status of their plans and report back to Mr. Ringer. ( #3) #1746 THOMAS & MARGARET LOWE, 2630 WEST LAFAYETTE ROAD - VARIANCE Mr. Lowe was present. Mabusth explained that the applicants propose a 21x26' addition in the 0 -75' zone to their existing residence. She noted that in an attempt to minimize the impact, the applicants propose the removal of 740 s.f. of *non-structural hardcover in the 0 -75' area, and also the relocation of a shed at 176 s.f. from the 0 -75' zone to the 75- 250'.zone. The Planning Commission was asked to consider reductions in the 75 -250' area to help minimize the impact of the addition. She referred to a previous application where the majority of the home was located in the 0 -75' zone and approval was granted for an addition in the 0 -75' zone. Goetten stated that each application should be reviewed on its own merits. Mabusth advised that the applicant had asked to have this specific request considered by Council. Mabusth noted the existing residence does not lend itself, to vertical expansion. 7 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 r` ZONING FILE #1746 - CONT. Lowe. exp I a 1 ned that when the house was built in 1972, the City did not have the hardcover ordinance in place, therefore, the entire structure was allowed to be built in the 0 -75' zone. He added the tennis court Is not a hard .surface and drains directly down. He stated the vacant adjacent lot, which he owns, serves as a'holding pond for run -off from his property. He said the vacant lot is not I I ke I y to be bu I I t on i n the near future, but he. prefers not to combine the properties as he has paid taxes on a buildable lot and has paid the sewer and water assessments for that lot. Mabusth stated that if the vacant lot were to be built on, the • tennis court would have to be removed in order to provide an adequate building pad. She said a variance would be necessary to build on the lot without removal of the tennis court. Lowe said he would be willing to put a deed restriction on the vacant lot requiring the tennis court to be removed prior to, building on the vacant lot or upon sale of either lot. Jabbour indicated the affect would be joining the two lots without actually combining.the• lots. Callahan felt they should act on the proposal before them, or refer the application back to the PIannl.ng Commission for further review. Lowe stated the Planning Commission requested him to come up with other options, which he has done. Stephen Peterson Indicated the application did not address several Issues when the Planning Commission reviewed the application. Goetten felt the hardship for this property-is unique as the entire house is located within the 0 -75' zone. She felt that the applicant has gone over and above what normally is. required. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to approve App,l i cat i on #1746 for Thomas and Margaret Lowe, 2630 West Lafayette Road, for hardcover .varIances to construct an' add itIon to the existing residence, conditioned upon the removal of non - structural hardcover in the 0 -75' zone, to relocate the shed from the. 0 -75' zone to the 75 -250' zone, and for the City to prepare a Deed Covenant to be signed by the property owners requiring the removal of the tennis court at the time the vacant land is sold or proposed to be built upon. Ayes 3, nays 1. Callahan voted nay. 8 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 ZONING FILE #1746 — CONT. Callahan clarified that it is the feeling of the Council that it is alright for people to violate the hardcover ordinance, as long as they promise to give it up when they die or sell the property. Jabbour felt they were improving the situation by ensuring that the tennis court would be removed at some point. Callahan felt they were accepting a bad policy. Goetten asked if they were legally setting a precedent. Callahan stated they were setting a bad precedent. Lowe added that he is giving a 1+ acre parcel of.land in exchange for 500 s.f. of additional structural hardcover. ( * #4) #1748 BOB HOVLAND, 1245 NORTH ARM DRIVE — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — REQUEST TO BE REFERRED BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Callahan, to refer Application #1748 for Bob.Hovland, 1245 North Arm Drive, back to the Planning Commission for additional review. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #5) #1749 JAMES F. LAWRENCE, 1550 SIXTH AVENUE-NORTH — PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION — RESOLUTION #3148 Mrs. Lawrence was present. Mabusth explained this is a two lot subdivision, which meets all required standards. She explained the only issue is the guest house, which was never granted a conditional use permit. The owners have agreed to file a conditional use permit application to be reviewed at the next Planning Commission meeting. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to adopt Resolution #3148 for Application #1749 James F. Lawrence, 1550 Sixth Avenue North, for preliminary subdivision. Ayes 4, nays 0. E MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL-MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 ( #6) #1752 GEORGE W. KALWEIT, 4265 FOREST-LAKE DRIVE - REQUEST FOR REFUND OF DOUBLE FEE Mabusth explained that this issue was not addressed at the last meeting as the item was placed on the consent agenda. Goetten felt they should not automatically place zoning items on the consent agenda. She felt the double fee is not applicable in this situation. She was told the Kalweits had requested their builder to get a permit and he did not. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to waive the double fee for Application #1752 for George W. KaIweit, 4265 Forest Lake Drive. Ayes 4',. mays 0. Callahan asked staff to research the possibility of adopting an ordinance requiring the builder to pay the double fee if the necessary permits are not obtained. ( #7) #1753 SKIP MADGE, 875 FOREST ARMS LANE - VARIANCES Skip Madge was present for this application. Mabusth explained that an area of. newly installed landscape area underlain with plastic Is located within the 0 -75' zone, which the applicant has agreed to' remove. In that same area there is a pumphouse, 3x4' and 3' high. This was installed by the previous owner. A lock box, which was located In the area, has been reinstalled on the concrete under the deck near the house. She continued, a shed within the 75 -250' is located partially within a 20' utility easement. There is not a record of•a permit for this structure. The proposed pool is to be located in the 75 -250' zone. The house is approximately 275' from the channel. Total hardcover within the 75 -250' zone will be approximately 10 %. The majority of hardcover is within the 250 -500' zone, at 42 %t. Total hardcover within the 75 -500' setback zone is proposed at 25.3 %. Mabusth stated a major.reason why the denial opinion voted against this application at the Planning Commission meeting was that the drainage improvements have not been installed along the property line. The M.C.W.D. has just recently approved the permit for the drainage improvements. Jabbour asked about the cement slab by the driveway. Mabusth stated that the City does not issue permits for such improvements. 10 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 ZONING FILE #1753 — CONT-. Goetten felt-they should have a survey including all improvements. Stephen Peterson reported that the front of the drainage ditch is concreted down past the house. The development was done In a way that created a water problem between the Madge and Carlson properties. Mabusth stated the remainder of the drainageway will be installed as a swale with rip rap. It was felt by the City at the time of approval of the drainageway, that it would not be fair to credit the two properties with additional hardcover for the swale as this Issue should have been addressed with the original development by the developer. She noted the application involves a variance to the average lakeshore setback for five structures. Jabbour, said the intent of the average setback ordinance is to reduce someone from blocking another's views. Madge stated the concrete slab near the driveway was in place at the time the survey was done for the drainageway. Arnold Carlson, 855 Forest Arms Lane, stated there were two utility easements taken at the time his residence was built, but he stated there is no public need for the easement and in the Lakeshore yards. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to approve average Lakeshore setback variances for Application #1753 for Skip Madge of 875 Forest Arms Lane, subject to conditions set forth in the memo from staff dated 7/14/92. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #8) BIG ISLAND, INC. — JOINT USE DOCK.LICENSE — RESOLUTION #3149 It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Jabbour, to adopt Resolution #3149 for Big Island, Inc., for a joint use dock Iicense..Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #9) STYROFOAM DOCK FLOTATION ORDINANCE Gaffron referred to the adopted ordinance in Its final format. He noted the ordinance did not provide for interim or clean up measures. Jabbour stated he liked the ordinance In i'ts present form. He felt containment is a major issue. 11 . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 STYROFOAM DOCK FLOTATION ORDINANCE - CONT. Mayor Peterson thanked Callahan and Jabbour for all their work on the ordinance. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Jabbour, to direct Orono's LMCD representative to urge the LMCD to adopt an ordinance with a 2 1/2 year deadline for removal of all styrofoam. Ayes 4, nays 0. Goetten clarified that her vote included approval of the. ordinance, and noted the reason she voted against the adoption of the ordinance at the last meeting was because the Council had just received the redraft of the ordinance that evening and she felt she did not have time.to review it properly. ( #10) SHORELAND ORDINANCES UPDATE Gaffron reported that the cities of Minnetrista and-Woodland have made a presentation before the Technical Committee. The City of Spring Park has requested severe flexibility to the ordinance, and suggested they be given consideration because of the fact they have multi- housing and commercial opportunities that surrounding cities do not have. Jabbour expressed his gratitude to Gaffron for the excellent job he is doing for the City. MAYOR /COUNCIL REPORT Jabbour reported that Mayor Swartwood called him that evening, and she asked about the Orono's Council's performance. He told her that they have failed miserably trying to get issues in a better situation. Mayor Swartwood explained to him reasons behind their budget cuts. He told her Orono needs 100% control over the future of what happens in Orono. Mayor Peterson noted that during a conversation with a Long Lake Councilmember, she told him that the majority opinion needs to be officially acted upon during a meeting prior to reporting to Orono. Jabbour stated the past and noted the fire contracts for Moorse stated Lon! submitted to Orono issue of fire safety is a continuation from the first task assigned to Moorse was to evaluate the City. a Lake is putting together a proposal to be this week. 12 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 MAYOR /COUNCIL REPORT - CONT. Callahan said the meeting with the Mound, Wayzata, and Maple Plain Fire Chiefs proved to be an impressive presentation of their abilities. He added that the cost of using, the Long Lake Fire Department for protection Is 100% or more over the cost of comparable service. He felt the matter of the response time may be a factor in the additional cost, but felt the cost of the running the Fire Department should not be double. Jabbour stated they should defer their decision as a courtesy to Long Lake until after they submit their proposal. Moorse reported that Long Lake asked to be able to present their proposal directly to the Council. It was moved by Mayor Peterson, seconded by Callahan, to have Long Lake present their proposal to the Council on Tuesday, August 18, 1992 at 3:30 at a special Council meeting prior to the budget meeting. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #12) RICHARD HASSEL APPLICATION FOR BEAVER TRAPPING PERMIT Moorse explained this request was tabled at the last meeting because the Council had a number of questions. Mrs. Hassel stated the developer has 110 acres and there are 10 homes in the development. She noted that at the time of the development, Orono required three culverts to be installed under the road to defer water off'the property. This has..provided an excellent area for the beavers to. set up their homes. She stated that in the past several years, they have had to drain tile-around their property and repaint their house several times because of the water damage Incurred because of the beavers on the property. She noted when they cal I ed the DNR for help, the DNR suggested shooting the beavers. She noted when they applied for the permit with the Orono Police Department, they were told the permit, would take approximately 5 days, and they applied for the permit i'n June. Hassel estimated that there are over 100 beavers on the property. Jabbour felt the Council does not have the authority to prevent trapping, but they ask that it be done in a humane method. Goetten noted they have never had a request to trap as many as 20 beavers. Hassel stated they have incurred. over $15,000 to date in damages caused by the'beavers. 13 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 RICHARD HASSEL'S APPLICATION FOR A BEAVER.TRAPPING PERMIT - CONT. Jabbour felt the beavers have caused the Hasse Is an undue hardship. Hassel noted they also have lost approximately 48 trees. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to approve a limited leghold trap permit for Richard A. Hasse I,of 870 Hunt Farm Road. Ayes 3, nays 1. Goetten voted nay. Goetten felt the applicants have a legitimate concern, .but is still against leghold traps. . . Mayor Peterson informed Mrs. Hassel that the DNR permit has expired and that permit will need to be renewed prior to commencing with the.process. ( #13).EURASION WATER MILFOIL GRANT APPLICATION - RESOLUTION #3150 Moorse explained that David Sawyer of* the Long Lake Council is proceeding with an application for a grant to fund milfoil eradication. Sawyer has suggested that Orono join in with the application process as they may have a better chance to obtain the funding. Sullivan noted that milfoil has been sighted at several locations on the lake and they hope to proceed with control measures early, enough to entirely eradicate milfoil from the lake. Jabbour said he disagrees with chemical treatments. Moorse said they will need to work with Long Lake on the type of control efforts used. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to adopt Resolution #.3150 approving the joint eurasion water milfoil grant application with the City of Long Lake. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #14) CITY CLEAN -UP & YARDWASTE - REGULATION RECOMMENDATIONS Moorse explained that this recommendation is for the yard waste program as that will begin soon, and staff will follow with a recommendation for the clean up. Jabbour felt they should recover their costs through the clean -up program rather than the yardwaste program. 14 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 CITY CLEAN -UP & YARDWASTE - CONT. Moorse noted that the biggest problem is the large amount of brush collected. Gerhardson noted that the City does receive some subsidy from Hennepin County for the leaves and grass collection. He added the brush disposal Is costing the City the most. Callahan noted this proposal inserts the need for a cash register on site during collection. He suggested an additional amount be added to the utility billing for all.residents. Jabbour suggested a coupon book. Gerhardson noted they will submit additional recommendations for the upcoming year. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Goetten, to approve the proposed recommendations for fees to be charged for users of the yardwaste program, with the exclusion of fees for leaves and grass, - �.� and to approve the yardwaste program schedule. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #15) BID AWARD STUBBS BAY SEWER•IMPROVEMENT BONDS - RESOLUTION #3151 It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Callahan, to adopt Resolution #3151 awarding the sale of $2,000,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 1992, fixing the form and specifications thereof, providing for their execution and delivery, and providing for their payment. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #16) CITY ASSESSOR'S CONTRACT RENEWAL Moorse explained that the City Assessor is asking for a 3.3% increase. Callahan felt that 3% was too much of an increase. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to approve the contract renewal for the City Assessor as proposed. Ayes 2, nays 2. Callahan and Jabbour voted nay. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded Mayor Peterson, to approve the contract renewal for the City. Assessor, with an increase to $69,800. Jabbour withdrew his motion. 15 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1992 CITY ASSESSOR'S CONTRACT RENEWAL — CONT. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Jabbour, to approve the contract renewal for the City Assessor, with an increase to $70,000. Ayes 4,.nays 0. Callahan noted that the contract runs from September 1st and should be approved prior to the contract expiration date. ( * #17) APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR STATE PRIMARY — RESOLUTION #3152 It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Callahan, to adopt Resolution #3152 appointing election judges for the primary election to be held September 15, 1992. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #18) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT #4 — RESOLUTION #3153 It'was moved by Goetten, seconded by Callahan, to adopt Resolution #3153 approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 4. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #19). ESTABLISHMENT OF WORK SESSION FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW Moorse said.he has contacted Jim Brimeyer to facilitate with the review. Jabbour felt it was not necessary to invite Brimeyer to the review session. Staunton stated under the Open Meeting Law, the review session does not have to. be an open meeting, but . the results would need to be published. A Performance Review session was established for Thursday, September 10, 1992 at 3:30 p.m. ( #20) ESTABLISH INTEREST RATE ON STUBBS BAY SEWER ASSESSMENT ROLL RESOLUTION #3154 It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Goetten, to adopt Resolution #3154 amending the interest rate applied to the Stubbs Bay sanitary sewer assessment roll, as established by Resolutions #3145 and #3121, and to establish the interest rate at 6.5 %. Ayes 4,•nays 0. 16 9 , MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING . HELD-AUGUST 10, 1992 ( #21) INDIVIDUAL SEWER UNIT DETERMINATIONS - STUBBS BAY RESOLUTIONS #3155 TO #3171 It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Goetten, to adopt Resolutions #3155 to #3171 determining individual sewer unit determinations. Ayes 4, nays 0. Gaffron noted there will be an additional four resolutions determining sewer units for four other properties presented to the Council at a later date for adoption. Moorse explained that Terry Humbert has called to set up the first facilitative meeting on, the Highway 12 issue. August 20, 1992 was established as the first facilitative meeting. Moorse stated the meeting with Jack Boarman and John Davies had been postponed. It was rescheduled to Friday, August 14, 1992 at 11:00 a.m. to be held at Callahan's office. ( #22) LICENSES It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Butler, to approve the following licenses: Septic System Installer License - Clover Hill Co., Inc. Coppin Plumbing Firearm Use Permit - Park Gun Club Ayes 4, nays 0. ( * #23) BILLS It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Callahan, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. Ayes 4, nays 0. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Goetten, to adjourn the regular Orono City Council meeting at 10:36 p.m. to Executive Session. Ayes 4, nays 0. Barbara Peterso , Mayor AT ST: Ddrothy(M.t Hal I in, City Clerk 17