HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-2010 Council Work Session Minutes Orono City Council
Committee of the Whole
June 15, 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,
Police Chief Correy Farniok, Finance Director Ron Olson, Building Official Lyle Oman and City Clerk Lin
Vee
1. Photo Contest Judging
Council selected winning entries for the 4th annual Essence of Orono photography contest.
2. Response to Long Lake RFP for Police Service
Council reviewed the "Police Services Proposal for the City of Long Lake" prepared by Chief Farniok. The
proposal will be submitted to the City of Long Lake by Friday,June 18. Long Lake's review process includes an
interview which will provide an opportunity for Orono to elaborate on details of the proposal.
3. Geothermal Feasibility Study Report
Hollis Linehan, MEP Associates, and Jim Cusak, UMR Geothermal, presented the findings of the feasibility
study for replacing the current HVAC system with a more energy efficient geothermal system at City Hall,the
Council Chambers and Police Department. While the study suggests the financial payback could take up to 30
years, a full schematic design would likely reduce the costs. Understanding the city's goals and sustainability
of the building will influence the type of replacement HVAC system. Council found the results of the study to
be very informative and will continue to discuss options for updating the HVAC system.
4. Minnetonka Beach Building Inspections
Council discussed the request from Minnetonka Beach to provide additional zoning inspections as part of the
current inspection agreement with Orono. Council directed staff to bring the amended Building Inspections
Agreement, which will include certain types of zoning inspections, to the next Council meeting for formal
approval.
5. Big Island Update
Gaffron provided a summary of management activities related to Big Island Park that will be used as a basis
for updating the MCWD Board at theirJune 17th meeting regarding the various decisions and choices that
Orono has made over the past 3-4 years. Discussion included management activities, maintenance
standards, permits, Big Island Institute communication and a draft ordinance. Council advised staff to bring
the draft ordinance regarding regulations applicable to Big Island Nature Park to an upcoming Council meeting
for adoption.
6. North Farm Road Sewer Request
After discussing the North Farm Road neighborhood sewer request, Council suggested staff and the city
engineer hold an informational neighborhood meeting to receive property owner input and determine the
level of interest from the property owners.
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Orono City Council
Committee of the Whole
lune 15, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Orono City Council Chambers
7. Comments Regarding Information Updates
There were no comments.
8. Other Issues of Current Interest
Gaffron commented that except for a few additional items that were requested, the Met Council has
indicated they will consider the Comp Plan Update complete and will move forward with their review.
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