HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-2010 Council Work Session Minutes �
Orono City Council
Committee of the Whole
September 28, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Orono City Council Chambers
Present: Mayor Jim White, Council Members Cynthia Bremer, Doug Franchot, Lili McMillan and Jim Murphy;
City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Assistant City Administrator for Long-Term Strategy Mike Gaffron,
City Clerk Lin Vee
1. City Logo Update
Council discussed updating the city logo by simplifying the existing design but maintaining the duck theme, as
well as developing a policy for use of the logo.
2. Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP)
Gaffron reviewed the Surface Water Management Plan, noting that phosphorus reduction is one of the major
requirements and is addressed in a series of projects and activities that comprise a 10-year Capital
Improvements Program. The stormwater utility fund will not provide enough funding to complete all of the
proposed projects. The city will also work on obtaining grant funds and partnering with other agencies such
as the Watershed District to accomplish stormwater goals. The city has attempted to focus on projects such
as wetland restoration, ravine stabilization and bank restoration that are most cost efficient in terms of
dollars expended per pound of phosphorus reduced.
The Lake Minnetonka Watershed District is in the process of reviewing the SWMP with the plan on their
October 14 agenda for approval. A public hearing will be held at the October 18 Planning Commission
meeting, followed by Council adoption at the October 26 meeting.
Council agreed to consider modest increases to the annual stormwater utility fee on a regular basis to assist in
funding stormwater projects.
Council also discussed holding a joint work session with the Planning Commission, as well as a roundtable with
other Lake Minnetonka cities, to discuss stormwater issues and incentives that might encourage
improvements to water quality.
3. Conservation Easements for City Property
The Lurton Park property has generated discussion about easements that are granted for city properties and
methods the city might use to control future development of city properties. Staff will do further research to
determine if there are any third-party non-profit entities that would be interested in a permanent
conservation easement for Lurton Park.
4. Comments Regarding Information Updates
There were no comments.
5. Other Issues of Current Interest
Escrow money the city collects for engineering fees and concerns of neighbors of the Kintyre development
were reviewed.
The meeting closed at 7:55 p.m.
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