HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24-2009 Council Work Session Packet Council Work Session
6:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Orono City Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Long Lake Fire Department Report—James VanEyll (6:15-6:45)
2. Orono Montessori Request for CMP Guide Plan Change to Institutional (6:45-7:00)
3. Response to Karen Feyo Invoice for Zoning Fees (7:00-7:15)
4. Golf Course Fees (7:15-7:20)
5. Orono Lane Issues (7:20-7:35)
6. Review Comp Plan Chapters: (7:35-8:00)
3A-Environmental Protection
4F-Public Services
Discuss list of final issues to be resolved before Public Hearing
Discuss possible dates/venues for Public Hearing
Previous Work Session Topics �
March 10, 2009—Work Session Cancelled
Feb�ary 23, 2009 —Minutes Attached
o Erosion Control Ordinance
o Long Lake Utility Agreement
o Engineers Report
- Casco Point Reconstruction Project Lighting Information
- Myrtlewood Sewer/Water Project Public Hearing Comments
o Comp Plan Update
o Draft Ordinance—Big Island Nature Park Regulations
February 10, 2009
o Casco Point Reconstruction Project Update
o Discussion Regarding Myrtlewood Sewer/Water Project
o Development Issues Review— SW Quadrant of Wayzata Blvd & Old Crystal Bay Road
o Discuss Collaborative Effort Between School District, YMCA and City
o Update on Strategic Planning Process
Orono City Council
Committee of the Whole
March 24,2009, 6:15 p.m.
Orono City Council Chambers
Present: Council Members Doug Franchot, Lili McMillan, and Jim Murphy; City Administrator Bill
Wells, Finance Director Ron Olson, Assistant City Administrator for Long-Term Strategy Mike
Gaffron, and City Clerk Lin Vee
1. Long Lake Fire Department Report—James Van Eyll
• Power Point presentation outlined the following:
o Mission
o Leadership
o Membership and Experience
o Facilities and Equipment
0 2008 Emergency Call Activity
o Response Time and Incidents
0 2008 Budget Review
0 2008 Goals
0 2009 Goals
• Council commended VanEyll's addition to the Long Lake Fire Department and suggested future
annual reports be presented at a Council meeting.
• Long Lake Fire Department Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for April 18.
• In the future, new home construction will require fire sprinkling systems. These systems will not
be required until Minnesota adopts the most recent national code.
2. Orono Montessori Request for CMP Guide Plan Change to Institutional
• Gaffron reviewed the letter received from Kuruvilla which requested re-guiding his property at
850 Wayzata Boulevard to institutional use.
• Myrtlewood sewer project doesn't include bringing pipes to his property. Per Kellogg, could
bring water to his side of the road with the Myrtlewood project. A pressure sewer system will
be needed to serve Kuruvilla and the Comforts of Home properties. Before sewer can be
provided to the Montessori property, Met Council approval is required. The cost to provide
water to Kuruvilla needs to be determined. How the costs are divided between Kuruvilla and
Comforts of Home has not been determined. Council would like to have water available to
Kuruvilla as soon as possible. Comforts of Home has purchased the Wayzata Boulevard property
and plans to move forward with their project. Staff should explain the options to Kuruvilla for
moving forward and that there may be some cost savings by waiting until the Comforts of Home
project proceeds. Staff will explore with Kellogg the steps that need to be taken to design the
water portion of the Myrtlewood project to include Kuruvilla's property for completion this
summer.
• Council is in favor of reguiding the property at 850 Wayzata Boulevard to institutional use.
3. Response to Karen Feyo Invoice for Zoning Fees
• Additional background information was provided to Council. Staff has not received a written
response/request from Feyo as requested by Council at the March 92h meeting.
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• Staff has spent excessive time on this property and application. Plans for future of the property
have not been defined. The variance application has expired and a renewal application needs to
be submitted. The owners were advised they would need to pay the outstanding invoice along
with the renewal application fee.
• Council suggested that a letter be sent to Feyo indicating that Council agrees no further
reduction of the fee below$1500 is appropriate. It would be her responsibility to respond in
writing if she still objects to the fee. The fee could potentially be certified to her taxes. Gaffron
will send a letter to Feyo.
• Staff would like to establish a formal process to follow to certify unpaid zoning fees to taxes in
the future.
4. Golf Course Fees
• The suggested fee changes are a result of staff discussions. Council indicated approval of the
proposed fees. The senior citizen age should be reduced to 55 years and no Spouse Rate should
be included as an option for a Senior Pass.
• Council had no objection to the pay rate and list of potential seasonal employees.
5. Orono Lane Issues
• The neighbors who attended the March 23�d Council meeting were in favor of the MCWD
restoration project, but have issues with activities taking place on the property.
• The property staking done last summer is still there. The winter driving access to the lake is not
through the Hamm property, it is about 50' south of it, on the City parcel.
• The City owns the property and agreements should be between the City and the Watershed
District not with the County. MCWD will work with the City to put Agreements in place.
• Some options for addressing neighbor concerns include the addition of a fence along the Hamm
property line and signage. The public access needs to be maintained and has been historically
used by the public. The County maintains the property and provides garbage containers and in
the past has had a port-a-potty on the site.
• Council agreed the restoration project doesn't increase the impact of the issues the
neighborhood identified. Council recommended screening between the City-owned land and
the adjacent private property. MCWD may be willing to install the fence, which would probably
be a 6' high chain link fence with signage. Staff should discuss the process with the City
Attorney as a variance to install the fence may be required.
6. Review Comp Plan Chapters
A. Environmental Protection
• Discussion was added about the Orono Natural Resources Inventory, Rural Oasis Study and
Principles of Conservation Design.
• Bonestroo is working on the Surface Water Management Plan update.
• Floodplain Management Ordinance was added.
• A new section was included about Preservation of Dark Skies.
B. Public Services
• Construction of two new fire stations since the 2000 CMP was added.
• Update on public education and access to Orono Schools/Orono City Complex was included.
• More information about the role of the MCWD was added.
• The utilities information has been a challenge to obtain. The City will continue to work on
updating/creating maps. Wireless communication will need to be included in the future.
• The section on current and future City-owned land and buildings was updated.
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• City Administration section has some of the following changes.
o Updated to reflect Mayor's 2-year term.
o Park Commission status is noted as inactive and may be activated at Council's discretion.
o Other Commissions will be changed to Citizen Advisory Bodies. Council has authority to
establish and appoint additional commissions or boards as necessary.
o Administration and Departments section follows the City Code. These positions will be
discussed with the upcoming visioning process. Language could be added that allows
positions to be designated to align with needs of the City and community.
• Potential Consolidation with Long Lake—add language to continue collaboration with
neighboring communities.
C. Next steps in update process.
• Continue working on maps.
• Orono Montessori property
o Add as Institutional Use in Land Use Plan
o Add to MUSA in Sewer chapter.
• Public Hearing will be scheduled for second half of April. The updated CMP needs to be sent
to other cities for the 6-month review period. In 2000, the public hearing was held at the
Orono Schools with approximately 75 people attending. Construction of New Highway 12
may have generated additional interest in 2000.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR WHITE AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mr�NAGEMENT TEAM
FROM: LIN VEE, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: LONG LAI� FIRE DEPARTM�NT REPORT—JAMES VAN EYLL
DATE: MARCH 23, 2009
Long Lake Fire Chief James Van Eyll will attend the March 24``'work session to update Council on
the 2008 activities and 2009 goals of thc Long Lake Fire Department.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
Bill Wells, City Administrator
From: Mike Gaffron, Asst. City Admin. - Long Term Strateg����
Date: March 23, 2009
Subject: Orono Montessori, 850 Wayzata Boulevard - Request for re-guiding to institutional
List of Exhibits
A - Letter of Request
B - Memo and Exhibits of 12-8-08
Michael Kuruvilla, owner of Orono Montessori, has requested that his property be re-buided from
Residential Use to Institutional Use, to allow inclusion in the MUSA in order to be eligible for
connection to the municipal sewer system. Council may recall that back in November 2007 Met
Council staff sug�ested that such a land use change "would assure the (Met) Council that the newly
added MUSA will not be converted to low density residential in the future without further (Met)
Council review and approval".
This request can be added to the CMP update without a separate public hearing process because it is
simply a single site being reguided to reflect the actual religious & educational use that has been
ongoing on the site for many decades. The CMP Land Use Plan doesn't discuss "Institutional Use"
as a separate category, although the Land Use Plan Map has always shown a variety of properties as
Institutional (AKA "Public and Semi-public Use). I will be preparing a short section of CMP text
defining the Institutional category. Institutional Use by definition is land used for religious,
governmental, educational, social, cultural or major health care facilities with overnight stays.
Examples include hospitals, schools, places of worship, cemeteries, city halls, museums, and county
and state fairgrounds. The category includes all publicly owned land that is not clearly in any other
category (e.g. not in office,parks, or industrial, etc.).
Technically, most of our Institutionally-guided lands are in Residential zoning districts, and the
institutional uses are typically either an allowed use (i.e. City buildings) or a conditional use (i.e.
schools, churches, etc.). Because the Montessori operates under an existing CUP, no rezoning is
necessary.
The timing of this request is such that approval by Met Council would not occur until such time that
the entire CMP update is approved, i.e. sometime this fall. Additionally, Council has in hand the
prepared Plans and Specs for the Myrtlewood Utility Project that purposely do not include design
work for the actual extensions that would serve Orono Montessori and the Comforts of Home sites.
Items for Discussion
1) Does Council still support the re-guiding to institutional?
2) Had Kuruvilla agreed to this change last May when he initially discussed his situation with
Council, we could have completed his MUSA amendment by now. However, given the poor
timing, we expect the Myrtlewood project as designed will be completed before Orono
Montessori is in the MUSA. Is there any desire to revise the Myrtlewood project to include
Kuruvilla, or should this become an element of the extension contemplated by the Comforts
of Home group? I am waiting for a return call from CofH to confirm they still plan to move
ahead with their project - they did purchase the property at 875 Wayzata Blvd. in December.
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C�rono Montessori School 850 W.Wayzata Blvd '
Wayzata, MN. 55391
Phone 952-404-0935
March 17, 2009
Mayor Jim White
Orono City Council Members
City of Orono
2750 Keily Parkway
Orono, MN 55356.
Dear Mayor White and the City Counci! members:
I am requesting to permit a re-guided use for the Orono Montessori School property
at 850 West Wayzata Blvd for institutional use. I am making this request so that the
school property can be included in the sewer and water installation plan. Please
include the Montessori school for the sewer and water installation and please define
for me what my share of the cost will be for this.
Please call Nlichael at 612-296-3518 if you need any additional information. Thank
you.
Sincerefy, �
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Michael Kuruvilla �
Director, Orono Montessori School
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. MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
Bill Wells, City Administrator
From: Mike Gaffron, Asst. City Admin. - Long Term Strategy
Date: December 8, 2008
Subject: 850 Wayzata Boulevard - Issues for 12/9 Work Session Discussion
A. MUSA
• Property must be in the MUSA to be served with sewer
• Adding this to MUSA as residential property triggers inclusion in density calculation;
City is too close to 3.0 units per acre to bring more low-density properties into MUSA
• Options for adding this property to MUSA include:
1) Change zoning& guide plan to allow residential density of at least 3 dwelling
units per acre, and continue the current CUP; OR
2) Change guide plan for property to Institutional; then couldn't redevelop as low-
density residential without future Met Council review and approval; OR
3) Change guide plan to office or other non-retail commercial use, if existing day-
care/school use is permitted in an office district (currently is not); OR
4) Density transfer- guide some other residential property at an off-setting higher
density.
• Timing: If`Comforts of Home' makes application for CMP amendment by 12/17
deadline, use of that site for density transfer could be added to CMP Update for
review and approval by Met Council in late summer/fall. Any other guide-plan
changes need to be incorporated into CMP update by end of January to be reviewed
as part of Update, or won't be able to do them until after CMP is approved next fall.
DECISION PROCESS: As of May 2008, City Council was not in favor of Options 1 or 3;
Michael K was not in favor of Option 2; Option 4 requires further discussion by
Council as to risks vs benefits.
B. SEWER
• The timing, routing, design and costs of sewer connection dependent on:
- construction of Myrtlewood sewer occurring (probably 2009)...
- whether(and when) 875 Wayzata Boulevard develops...
- whether 875 Wayzata Boulevard connects to the Long Lake sewer system or
�o the Wayzata system...
- whether a connection serving 8�0 and 875 Wayzata Boulevard is a force main
(requiring a City lift station), a pressure line (requiring a permanent individual
pump station), or a gravity line (high initial cost, low maintenance).
� Each design has pros and cons; and construction costs, feasibility of each option, and
ease of construction also come into play...
• Timing relative to construction of service roads and the roundabout is a limiting
factor for a gravity sewer system; pressurized or force main system could be
constructed deep enough to not be affected by roundabout construction...
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• Ultimate conclusions as to type of system, location and costs of service to 850 have .
not been decided upon - Myrtlewood Feasibility Study will detail many options...
DECISION PROCESS: Whether 875 connects to Wayzata or Long Lake system is
dependent on developer's costs and ability to connect to either City. Final answer
may play out in spring/summer 2009. If Orono wants to direct developer of 875 to
connect to one city or the other, Council should determine that relatively soon,
perhaps during the review of Myrtlewood Feasibility Study. �
C. WATER
• Whether Myrtlewood neighborhood will get water system is not decided...
• It would be prudent to provide a hydrant north of Old Wayzata Boulevard...
• City water could be brought to 850 without it being in the MUSA ...
DECISION PROCESS: There are a variety of scenarios for whether and how costs might be
shared for a water project depending on which elements are built. It will help to have
a final decision by Myrtlewood residents on water system - hopefully we will know
this spring, then Council can better consider cost/construction scenarios.
D. ROAD ACCESS
• City is still pursuing the installation of a `roundabout' at Old Wayzata Blvd and Old
Highway 12...
• Roundabout and service road design has been evolving during MnDOT review
process; current design includes service road to 850, paralleling Old 12 and exiting to
west leg of Myrtlewood Road, possibly resulting in complete elimination of current
850 access...
• Actual construction of the roundabout and service roads is probably at least 2 years
away...
E. RECENT CITY CONTACTS WITH MHD
• Scott Oberaigner responded to query by Ann Norgaard of Minnesota Health
Department in July as to timing on provision of water to 850. She was told it would
be mid/late 2009 at best.
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Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323�0066
December 5,2008
Michael Kuruvilla
Orono Montessoi7 School
850 W. Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391
Re: Sewer-Water- Road Access
Dear Mr. Kuruvilla:
As we have discussed on a number of occasions,I have committed to keeping you
inforrried as to the current status of sewer and water utilities and road access
developments that a.ffect your property. This letter is intended to provide you with as
much information as possible to help you in making decisions about your business.
Briefly,the City has been taking steps to bring municipal sewer and water to the
Myrtlewood neighborhood directly east of you, and is considering a number of options
that include service to your property. Your connection possibilities and costs may vary
depending on how or whether the Orono Villas project across the street from you moves
forward;the Council has recently (last week) been approached with a proposal for a 46-
unit senior assisted living facility at that site and has indicated support for such a project.
However,regardless what happens across the road, your property still needs to be in the
Metropolitan Urban Service Area(MUSA) in order to be served with sewer, and as you
have indicated,this may present some future limitations for future uses of the property.
At the same time,the new Highway 12 fieeway segment is expected to be opened in the
near future,which will reduce the traffic levels on Wayzata Boulevard;but, the proposed
"roundabout"and other access improvemenfis are not anticipated to rnove forward for a
few years. More detail on each of these issues is provided below.
1. Incorporation into MUSA.
The Metropolitan Council requires that all properties served with municipal sewer be
within the MUSA,which is the defined area within each city that has been designated for
"urban"development. Your property has never been incorporated into the MUSA, so it
must be added before the City would be allowed to e�:tend sewer lines to serve you. The
property at 875 Wayzata Boulevard was added to the MITSA in the 1980s. The
Myrtlewaod neighborhood was added in 2007, based on the small lot sizes, age of the
homes pre-1985, and septic systems needing replacement with poor possibilities for
doing so.
Telephone(952}249-4600 • Fax(952)249-4616
www.ci.orono.mn.us
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SSO Wayzata Boulevard
December S,2008
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The Metropolitan Council has recently enacted strict rules regarding additians to the
MCTSA, Those rules require that any new residential properties added to the MUSA must
be included in a calculation of the City's development density since 2000, and that
density must be no less than 3.0 dwelling units per acre. This condition was imposed on
Orono when the Myrtlewood MUSA addition was approved.
Orono's development density since 2000 is just slightly above 3.0 units per acre Adding
any properties to the NI[JSA that have a planned/guided density of less than 3 units per
acre vvill likely place Orono out of compliance and result in denial of the MUSA addition.
Therefore,I have discussed with Met Councii staff the options for bringing your property
into the MUSA. The options include:
1. Change the current residential zoning of the site to allow a density af at least 3
dwelling units per acre,and continue the current conditional use; OR
2. Change the land use guide plan to show the properiy as Institutional,which means
it couldn't redevelop as low density residential without future Met Council review
and approval (at which time Met Council would likely push for 3 units per acre};
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3. Change the land use guide plan to show this as office or other non-retail
commercial use, if such uses are pezmitted in an office district (cumently they
aren't).
You have indicated you do not want your property to be re-guided to Institutional Use
because that wi11 limit the pool of potential buyers upon your future sale of the property.
However, Met Council won't allow the property into the MUSA as currently guided for
2-acre minimurn lot size single-family residential use without a commitment by the City
(i.e. a xezoning)that it will be developed at a densiry of at least 3 units per acre if
redeveloped for residential use. To date,the City Council has indicated they are not
ready to make such a commitment. Likewise,the City Council is not at this tirne willing
to rezone the property for commercial uses,which would open up the possibility for a
variety of uses the Council does not want at this location.
Density Transfer as a Fourkh Option?. As the City Council was discussing these three
options with you last May, a potential fourth option was suggested: how would Met
Councii react to a proposal for a densit��transfer? The idea would be to commit to a
higher density in some other part of the City where the City Council would find high
density acceptable, in exchange for allowing this property to be added to the MUSA
under ihe 1-unit per 2 acres existing guided&zoned density.
I pursued this with Met Cauncil staff',indicating to them that it is not reasonable to
prevent your property from being sewered when all the groperty around it is either in the
MUSA or is dedicated as permanent conservation]and. Their very short response was
that"in theory"such an exchange would be acceptable,providing that both properties
would be involved in a joint or concurrent Comp Plan Amendment process.
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850 Wayzata Boulevard
December S,2008
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In order for such a density transfer to work, the two properties would have to average at
least 3.0 units per acre. Your property is about 4.6 acres exclusive af wetland,which
would translate to 14 units at 3 units per acre. To bring your property into the MIJ5A at
the current guided densify of 1 dwelling unit per 2 acres (i.e. 0.5 units per acre} we would
have to re-guide some other property to a higher density. For example, if a 6-acre parcel
was re-guided to S units per acre at some other locatian in the City,the math works out as
follows:
850 Wayzata Blvd: 4.6 acres x 0.5 units per acre—2 units
Some other site: b.0 acres x 5.0 units per acre=30 units
Tatals: 32 units on 10.6 acres =3.02 units per acre average
Because the site across from you at 875 Wayzata Boulevard is suddenly being proposed
for higher density,it might be a possibility to be part of a density transfer. That site is
about 6.5 acres dry land on which as many as 46 units may be proposed, i.e. a density of
7.1 units per acre. Doing the same math yields:
850 Wayzata Blvd: 4.6 acres x 0.5 units per acre=2 units
875 Wayzata Blvd: 6.5 acres x 7.1 units per acre=46 units
Totals: 48 units on 11.1 acres —4.32 units per acre average
In order for this density transfer to work out,the City would likely be expected to commit
to similar densities for 875 Wayzata Boutevard even if the assisted living praject were to
fall through for some reason. The City Council might not be as receptive to some other
project at that site. In dther words, the City.takes some risks in doing this type of density
transfer dea1. Use of 875 for a density transfer for your property has not yet been
discussed by the Council. At any rate, fmal approval for such a plan would likely not be
approved by the Metropolitan Council until late in 2009.
I will keep you informed as this progresses, In the meantime,we are plaruung to add
your property to the MUSA as part of our Cornp Plan Update that will be going out to
Met Council for review in late suminer,with the expectation that unless one of the four
options occurs, it will likely be denied. We are also likely to be processing a Comp Plan
Amendment for 875 Wayzata Baulevard in January and would review the pros and cons
of a densiTy transfer as part of that process. As a neighboring property owner, you will
receive notification of the public hearing for that amendment.
2. Sewer Cannection Desi�n Factors.
If we are ultimately successful in adding your property to the MUSA, that would allow
the extension of sewer service to your property. The timing,routing, design and costs of
that sewer connection are dependent on a number of factors, a few of which include:
- whether(and when)the properry at 875 Wayzata Boulevard develops...
- whether 875 Wayzata Boulevard connects to the Lon�Lake sewer system or to
the Wayzata system...
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850 Wayzata Boulevard
December 5,2008
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- whether a connection serving 850 and 875 Wayzata Boulevard is a force main
(requiring a City lift station), a pressure Iine (requiring a permanent individual
pump station which you would have to maintain}, or a gravity line (hi�h initial
cost, low maintenance)as it passes your property -there are pro's and con's of
each design, and construction costs,feasibility of each option, and ease of
consti•uction also come into play...
- timing relative to constt�uction of service roads and the roundabout is a limiting
factor for a gravity sewer system; a pressurized or force main sewer system could
be constructed deep enough to not be affected by roundabout construction...
Because of all these variables, the ultimate conclusions as to how a sewer line to serve
you will be built,where it will be located,and what it will cost,have not been
determined.
The City is likely to be constructing sewer lines to serve the Myrtlewood neighborhood
this summer. The construction of a sewer line for Myrtlewood would provide a starting
point for a project to serve your property with sewer. The CiTy Engineer has included
options for service to your property and to 875 Wayzata Boulevard as part of the
feasibility study t11at is nearing completion for the Myrtlewood sewer project.
3. Water Connection.
While a rnajority of the Myrtlewood neighborhood was in favor of City sewer, only about
half wera interested in City water. It has not yet been decided whether water Iaterals will
be constructed for Myrtlewood. The Fire Marshal has indicated that even if water laterals
are not extended to the neighborhood, it would be prudent to provide a hydrant on the
north side of Old Wayzata Boulevard. There has been no decision as to whether this will
happen or who would pay for it. In the worst case scenario, if Myitlewood says no to
water and you want water, you cou�c�end up paying the entire cost to extend water from
fhe south side of Old Wayzata Boulevard.
A watermain extension to serve just your property, or to serve yow•p�•operty as well as
875,wauld generally follow the same route as the sewer. Some of tha same factors come
into play as far sewer construction,because if 87S ultimately gets municipal water from
Long Lake,the costs of your water connection would vary, depending on whether you
could tie in with 875's supply.
VJe do believe that City water could be brought to youi•property without it being in the
MLTSA, so that is good news.
It is our expectation that hearings on the Myrtlewood project wiil occur over the winter,
and decisions can then sta.rt to be made.
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December 5,2008
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4. Road Access Imnrovements.
The City is still pursuing the installation of a `roundabout' traff c management system at
the intersection of OId Wayzata Blvd and Old Highway 12. We have invested a
considerable amount of fime and money working throngh MnDOT and Hennepin County
review pxocesses in an attempt to gain the necessary approvals. At the moment we
believe that both agencies will eventually grant approval. Funding will not be provided
by MnDOT,so other avenues as•e being pursued,including use of Highway 12 Tuznback
funding from the County, which could still be a number of years away.
If a roundabout is constructed, the current design includes a sezvice road to your property,
paralieling Old 12 and most Iikely exiting to the west leg of Myrtlewood Road just north
of its intersection with Old Wayzata Boulevard. This would potentially result in complete
elimination of your current access, although retaining a right-in/right-out option for
westbound traffic has also been considered. The layout configuration has been evolving
a11 through the MnDOT review process, and no final design has been approved. It is
likely to be a few years before actual construction of the roundabout and service roads
would occur.
I am attaching copies of the email correspondence that Scott Oberaignex of our Public
Works Deparlment had with Ann Norgaard of the Minnesota Health Department in July.
Basically, on July 21 Nargaard asked Scott what is the time line for your water
connection. On July 22 Scott asked me for an update. I toid him it would be micUlate
20Q9 at best. That is what he told Norgaard.
I have scheduled a 15-minute time slot for you to meet with the City Council at their
work session next Tuesday,December 9 at 6:30 p.m. ui the council Chambers. Please
contact me at 952-249-4600 if you have any questions.
Sincerely, r�/
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Asst. City Administrator
cc: Mayor& Council
Bill Wells, City Atlmivistrator
Scott Oberaigner, Public Works
Tom Kellogg, City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
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Bill Wells, City Administrator
From: Mike Gaffron, Asst. City Admin. - Long Term Strategy �? �/L
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Date: March 23, 2009
Subject: Billing Reduction Request- File #06-3191 Karen Feyo/Mark Fuller
Attachments
1 - Staff-compiled chronology of activity on File #06-3191
2 - Internal email re: billings or�this application
3 - Draft Council Minutes March 9, 2009
4 - Weekend Update Info transmitted to Council on 3-6-09:
- Information Update 3-6-09
- Staff Memo 7-14-08
- Council Minutes 5-27-08
5 - Original Letter to Feyo 1-26-06
6 - City Engineer Invoices describing work done - mailed to Feyo and separately to her
son Mark Fuller the week of March 9-13
7 - Summary of Engineering Invoices
Karen Feyo appeared at the Council meeting on March 9 during the Public Comments section
and requested that Council reconsider her request to have the engineering review fees waived
for application #06-3191. The draft March 9 minutes are attached.
Ms. Feyo has now been provided a copy of the City Engineer's invoices to the City
detailing the work done by Bonestroo with regard to this application. She has not yet
sent the City a letter that Council requested that puts down in writing her thoughts and
rationale regarding the situation and the request for the waiver.
Attachment 1 is a compilation by Evelyn Turner of the staff and engineer activity associated
with this file during 2006-2008.
Finance Department staff is doing an update on the status of engineering pass-through billing
receivables since general billing began in Fa112007 and will have that information available for
your April 14 work session.
Direction Requested
Please review the information provided and determine whether you wish to reach a conclusion
on this matter now or wait for further information. Additional information would include a
letter from Feyo and the pass-through billing status update.
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1/26/2006 Letter from Mike Gaffron to Karen Feyo returning her request for renewal of
variance approved in 1995, noting that she must make a new application since
the variance had expired nine years previously. Application packet was
enclosed.
4/18/2006 Karen Feyo, Mark Fuller and Stacey Nakaya submitted application for lot area
variance.
4/27/2006 Evelyn Turner notified applicants by letter that application was incomplete.
Missing: Scaled elevation drawings and floor plans of the proposed residence
(on original sized paper, not copied in pieces).
5/1/2006 Turner sent survey with grading plan (dated 9/19/94) to Bonestroo for review.
5/8/2006 Review letter from Tom Kellogg. Issues identified:
• More detail required of system for piping roof runoff to ditch in street
right of way.
• Slope of driveway is 30%. This exceeded the 20% recommended
maximum in 1994. Maximum allowed now is 10%
• Runoff from driveway should be contained on lot and discharged to ditch
in street right of way.
5/19/2006 Turner notified applicants by letter that deadline for June, 2006, Planning
Commission meeting had passed without the house plans being provided. Copy
of Kellogg's letter of 5/8 enclosed. Letter told applicants a detailed storm sewer
design and complete grading plan were also required to complete their
application.
7/26/2006 Note in file from Turner regarding conversation with Feyo. Feyo was concerned
that new grading plan required. Turner suggested she have surveyor or engineer
work on it and for him to call Kellogg is he had questions. Feyo indicated they
would be delaying their application.
10/8/2006 Fax received from Feyo, one page drawing of proposed driveway from Frank"s
Bobcat Service
10/17/2006 Letter from Turner to Feyo indicating Kellogg had looked at fax and found it
insufficient. Letter reiterated that grading plan with eaisting and proposed
contours and a storm sewer plan were required and that application was still
incomplete. Copy of 5/8 letter enclosed and Feyo urged to have surveyor or civil
engineer draw up plan.
3/5/2007 Feyo faxed grading plan drawn by an architect and Feyo.
3/6/2007 Turner faxed plan to Kellogg
Kellogg indicated plan was insufficient. Turner informed Feyo.
4/26/2007 Letter from Tim and Karen Feyo to Kellogg thanking him far talking to them
about the grading plan. Feyos think their 3/5 plan addressed his concerns.
Randy Kurth hired to do survey far building permit.
5/2007 Turner spoke with Kurth regarding the need for him to resurvey the property.
Agreement was reached that he could base the survey and grading plan for the
variance application on the 1994 survey and topography but it would have to be
field verified before the building permit survey was submitted.
5/30/2007 Survey with grading plan by Kurth and building plans received. Application
deemed complete.
5/30/2007 Turner sent Kurth's grading plan to Bonestroo for review.
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6/5/2007 Review letter from Darren Amundsen. Issues identified:
• More detail required of system for piping roof runoff to ditch in street
right of way.
• Runoff from driveway should be contained on lot and discharged to ditch
in street right of way.
• The area on plan described as a sediment basis should be a rain garden.
6/5/200707 Turner emailed Amundsen"s review letter to Kurth
6/6/2007 Revised grading plan received from Kurth. Emailed to Amundsen.
6/12/2007 Review letter from Amundsen. Issues identified:
• More detailed storm sewer design and runoff analysis must be submitted.
• More detailed rain garden design should be required prior to issuance of
building permit.
6/18/2007 Planning Commission recommended approval conditioned on:
1. Approval of the final drainage plan by the City Engineer before the
application is considered by the City council
2. The driveway being paved.
6/19/2007 Applicants notified of Planning Commission's recommendation by letter. Kurth
notified by fax. 6/25 deadline specified for receipt of grading/drainage plan for
7/9 City Council meeting
6/26/2007 Turner notified applicants by letter that deadline for 7/9 City Council meeting
passed without the grading/drainage plan being received. Extended time for
consideration of variance to 9/27/2007.
7/17/2007 Feyos faxed landscape plan for rain garden, prepared by Frank's Landscaping
and Bobcat Service.
7/23/2007 Letter from Turner to Frank's Landscaping and Bobcat Service (with copy to
Feyos) indicating Amundsen had looked at Z/17 plan but it was not based on
Kurth's grading plan. Directed to revised plan to reflect Kurth's plan. (7/17 plan
was based on 3/5/2007 grading plan.)
8/2/2007 Letter from Turner to Feyo, containing quote from Kellogg:
"The grading plan and storm drainage improvements provided were adequate for
the Planning Commission to review but prior to final council approval all
drainage details need to be resolved. This means that the applicant should have
an engineer design and rain garden and any other associated storm sewer
improvements. The final detailed design the engineer prepares should include
detailed rain garden design, proposed pipes and pipe sizing and all associate
supporting calculations. The proposed storm sewer improvements should be
integrated into the previously approved grading plan. To date we [Bonestroo]
have not received this level of detailed design and therefore we have not been
able to complete a final review."
Copies of Bonestroo reviews enclosed.
8/24/2007 Revised drainage plan received.
8/27/2007 Turner sent plan to Kellogg for review.
9/18/07 Review letter from Amundsen: Plan is acceptable, subject to inspection of
swales, rain garden and roof drainage system by the City at time of installation
9/24/2007 Variance approved (on consent)
Bill received fi�om Bonest��oo Due to change in Bonesti•oo's billing p�^ogram this
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was the first bill received in months.
11/19/2007 Fuller sent bill for $ 1,839.75 for engineering reviews. Covered OS/06, 07/06,
03/07, 06/07, 07/07 and 09/07. (Bill was sent to Fuller as he was listed as
property owner on the application.)
ll/29/2007 Fuller reminded of need to sign the resolution approving the variance.
12/12/2007 Turner sent Fuller more information regarding the bill as well as a copy of the
portion of the variance application where he had agreed to pay consultant
expenses. Letter notes the expenses were higher than typical because they did
not immediately engage a surveyor to revise the original plan.
12/21/2007 Letter from Feyos to Ron Moorse asking that charges be dropped.
3/3/2008 Emails between Moorse and Chris Mattson. Feyo had called Mattson asking for
Moorse to talk about the charges and had been forwarded to voicemail. Mattson
had billing information to review with Moorse. Moorse had already spoken with
Feyo and wanted to discuss with Mattson. Note indicates they never did this
before Moorse left.
6/24?/2008 Council reviewed request and authorized crediting the applicants for work done
in 2006 ($251.00).
7/14/2008 Memo from Gaffron to Ron Olson and Peter Zimmerman reporting Council
decision and asking them to send a revised bill and a copy of the memo.
8/U2008 Fuller sent bill reflecting credit
9/24/2008 Variance expired
12/30/08 Nakaya called regarding status of variance and was told it had expired, would
need to make an application for renewal and pay outstanding bill. Was emailed
copy of previous application, invoice and 7/14 memo regarding credit
3/12/08 Feyo and Fuller each sent detail of bill, showing work done by Bonestroo as well
as staff inember doing the work.
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Mike Gaffron
From: Peter Zimmerman
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 4:09 PM
To: Evelyn M. Turner
Cc: Mike Gaffron
Subject: RE: 06-3191 Fuller/Feyo/Nakaya
The first bill that was sent was bill #20070238 for 1,839.75. This bill covered the months of 05/06, 07/06, 03/07,
06/07, 07/07 and 09/07.
The invoice reflecting the credit of 251.00 was dated 08/01/08, invoice# 20080226 in the amount of 1,588.75.
No other invoices have been sent.
In yesterday's mail 03/12/09, both Ms. Feyo and Mr. Fuller were sent all of this information again. I have since
received a very detailed breakdown from Bonestroo that shows the actual work done and the staff who did it.
-Peter
From: Evelyn M. Turner
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 3:38 PM
To: Peter Zimmerman
Cc: Mike Gaffron
Subject: 06-3191 Fuller/Feyo/Nakaya
Pete:
Ms. Feyo came to Council last Monday complaining about her bill for engineering
charges in conjunction with her variance request. I'm putting together a chronology
as part of the response. I need your help on a couple of points.
What is the date of the Bonestroo bill that was the basis for the bill sent to Mark
Fuller on 11/ 19/2007? What was the period of that bill? (One of Ms. Feyo's
complaints was that she was not billed in a timely manner.)
On 7/ 14/2008 Mike sent a memo to you and Ron indicating Council had waived the
2006 portion of the bill ($251) and asked you to send another bill along with a copy
of the letter. When was that done?
Other than these two times, when have you billed for this application?
Thanks
Evelyn
3/23/2009
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� MINUTES OF THE � .
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING `—
Monday,March 9, 2009
7:00 o'clock p.m. �
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The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Ma_y�
James White, Council Members James Mtu-phy, and Lili McMillan. Representing Staff were City
Administrator WilliamiWells, Finance Director Ron Olson, Assistant City Administrator for Long-Term
Strategy Mike Gaffron, Gity Engineer Tom Kellogg, City Attorney Soren Mattick, and Recorder Jackie
Young. '��
Mayor White called the meetii�to order at 7:04 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.!
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CONSE:�'T AGENDA �`�
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Item Nos. 4 and 6 were added to the Cansent Agenda. Item No. 2 was deleted'f`rom the Consent Agenda.
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McMillan moved,Murphy seconded, to'�prove the Consent Agend��as amended. VOTE: Ayes 3,
Nays 0. �,� i"
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2. REGLTLAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRtiARY 23, 2009
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McMillan requested the minutes be amended to read under Item#3, second paragraph, as follows: `By
accepting the lowest bid, the savings to the Cityfis$94,988:�Q0. Further,page five of the minutes be
amended under Item#9 to read as follows: 1�TcMillan noted'that Staff's report should read that one dock
was purchased in 2004 and that the purchase of the second doc�k is on tonight's agenda."
McMillan moved,Murphy seconded,to approve the minutes af the February 23, 2009, City Council
meeting as amended. VOTE: Aves 3, Nays 0. .
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LMCD REPORT–ANDREW MCDERMOTT, REPRESENTATI
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PLANNING�OMMISSION COMMEI�'TS
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P�TBLIC COMMENTS �.�_.,.,..,_._�.� _
� Karen Feyo, 40�� Elm Street, indicated she addressed the Ci Counci] a ro�:imatel
h' pp y one year ago
regarding a fee that was assessed against their property of approximately $1200. At that time she had
asked for the fee to be w�aived. Recently they have found out that they now owe $1800. Feyo requested
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MINtiTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING �
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� 7:00 o'clock p.m. O �
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i the City Council reconsider removing that fee since they were not told about the additional cost for the �
� variance until after the variance was passed. At the time of their variance, they did understand that the `
� City had the authority to request additional funds if they ran into problems. Their application �
� unfortunately turned into a long process due to the erading specifications and the need for two surveys. �
� At the time the grading plan was completed, they were required to change their architect and the rain �
garden engineer due to their plans being insufficient. Feyo indicated they had a number of conversations �
with the cit��engineer and with another representative from Boonestroo, which resulted in the process j
being drawn out. They would like the fee to be reconsidered since there were items that resulted in the �
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� process being drawn out that were beyond their control. Feyo noted she has not received a breakdown of �
� the costs. �
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�, White asked whether an itemized list was ever prepared for the Feyos. i
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Kellogg stated that would be a question for Ron Olson but that the City was provided with an itemized list !
� of time spent by their office. �'
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� Gaffron stated there were a couple of invoices received from Bonestroo, one entitled review of site plans �
� and another entitled conversation with Mrs. Feyo, follow-up with City. Gaffron stated it is his belief that
Mrs. Feyo has received a copy of the invoices at some point in the past. Gaffron noted the City's finance
; department did re-send an invoice showing a reduced amount in July or early August. Gaffron noted the
� invoice was sent to Mark, who is listed as one of the property owners.
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Mrs. Feyo indicated she was not aware of it and has not seen the invoices.
White asked whether this residence is a duplex. �
y; Gaffron indicated it is not and that it was a vacant lot. Gaffron noted this is essentially a family-owned
) lot with a number of people involved in the application.
Murphy asked specifically what Mrs. Feyo is requesting.
t Mrs. Feyo stated she would like the $1800 fee to be waived because it was her understanding the work
i should have been covered under the application fee and the contract that the City has with the engineer.
Feyo indicated she was told that most cities do not charge more for extra work. She inquired of Planner
� Evelyn Turner why they were billed after the variance was approved and why other people were not
� charaed. She was informed that the billing was delayed due to a change in the City's computer system,
� which is something that they did not have any control over.
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( Murphy stated to his recollection there may have been some disclosure and billing issues back at that
� period of time and that the City has now resolved that issue. Murphy stated the City does have an
arrangement with Bonestroo to allow for a portion of their fee to be covered in the initial fee but that if
there is extraneous activity above and beyond what is normally required on an application, the resident or �
property owner is billed far that, which may not have been made entirely clear to the Feyos at that time. �
Mrs. Feyo stated it was not made clear to her at the time.
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i ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING `
� Monday, March 9, 2009 O
7:00 o'clock p.m. �
� (PUBLIC COMMENTS, Continued) �
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I Murphy suggested the Council review the records in this particular instance and also review the City's
account receivables for that period of time. Murphy stated he does recall discussing this situation in a
work session, with the outcome being that the Council was agreeable to reducing it to the onginal fee of
I $1200.
� McMillan requested Mrs. Feyo put down in writing her version of the facts and the reasons she is
� requesting the waiver. McMillan indicated she would like to see the invoices.
� Mrs. Feyo stated she has never seen an invoice.
� McMillan requested Staff provide a copy of the invoices to Mrs. Feyo so she can review them. McMillan
asked Mrs. Feyo to put down in writing her thoughts and rationale regarding the situation and the request
for the waiver.
� Mrs. Fe o stated she had aske a
y d how many other applications were charced extra fees at that time but that
they did not receive any information from the Ciry.
White commented he does remember a couple of larger projects in that time period that were charged
extra fees.
Murphy pointed out that engineering fees on top of the application fees are applied when the
circumstances warrant the additional cost.
John Eiss, 3445 Crystal Ba, oad, stated he is here before the Council tonight to equest a dock for his
property. Eiss stated he is payin axes based on a lakeshore lot but is not all ed a dock. Eiss noted his
other neighbors with lots similar to have docks and that he is the only or�'e that does not have a dock.
White noted Lot 38 is located in front of thi lot and that this lot is nr�f�immediately adjacent to the lake.
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Eiss stated those four smaller lots are city-owned. ; �
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White stated the City clarified a couple of years ago tha °�esidents who do not have a principal residence
adjoining the lakeshore would not be entitled to a do�`k bu ould be able to swim or launch a canoe from
the city-owned property. White noted that policy,,�ias been up e]d by the City for a number of decades.
White stated in his opinion the issue of paying.t'axes based on a eshore lot is a separate issue from the
dock issue. ,
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Eiss noted his ]ot is classified as a res2clential ]akeshore and that the title to is property says he has
lakeshore rights. �`�
White commented that assessors do not always classify praperties correctly. White ed if Mr. Eiss has
contacted the City previously regarding his request.
Eiss indicated he as not. Eiss stated he does not want to jeopardize his neiQhbors' docks to the ast with
his request. �
White asked whether there are other docks located on the ciry-owned]ots.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: WILLIAM WELLS, ORONO CITY ADMINISTRATOR, WITH STAFF
SUBJECT: WFORMATION UPDATE
DATE: MARCH 6, 2009
�Karen Feyo, owner ofthe vacant property at 40�5 Elm Street, was billed in 2007 for $1,839.75
engineering consultant fees in relation to a variance application for that property. She appeared
_ before the Council on May 27, 2008 requesting that the fees be dismissed, for a variety of reasons.
` Council at a subsequent work session authorized only a reduction by the amount of the fees incurred
� in 2006, which amounted to $25].00, leaving a balance due of$1,588.75. A revised billing was sent
� to her in July 2008. No payment was forthcoming, and we didn't hear a word from l�er until last
� week, at which time she called to inquire about the status of her variance. That approval expired in
September 2008, one year after the original approval date. Wl�en she asked about applying for an
� extension, she was advised that such an application would have to be accompanied by payment of
past due fees. She then claimed the Council had dismissed those fees. Staff advised her of the actual
status of the fee situation. She is very unhappy and may appear at the March 9 Council meeting
during public comments. See attached minutes of May 27, 2008 and staff inemo of July 14, 2008.
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• Jon Eiss of 3445 Crystal Bay Road has sent a letter requesting the abili o have a dock on one of the
four City lake lots on'�rystal Bay Road. His properly is the new house on the end of Crystal Bay
Road which has a stipulation in its variance approval resolution that it is not considered as riparian
and cannot have a dock. His��letter is attached. Also attached if�ou want to review the history of this
dock situation is my memo of 9-1 5-08 / 10-29-08. Staff would ]ike further direction how to respond
to this request, as this matter and the questions of fairness and equity remain unresolved. Mr. Eiss is
planning to be at Monday's Counci]ineeting and discuss�this during Public Comments.
• The MCWD shoreline protection project at��Molly's�Corner(they are calling it"Tailager Bridge")—
located on the east side of CR 15 just south of�fl�e Orono Orchard Road intersection—is in the final
planning stabes and is out for bids, with work to potentially begin in early April. This is one of four
shoreline restoration demonstration projects MCWD`is doing on Lake Minnetonka in 2009; the others
are in Mound, Tonka Bay and Eacelsior. I h�ad not hear��anythina on this from Nat Kale at MCWD
since October, but was invited to a contractors' pre-bid workshop which I attended on Wednesday. I
reminded Nat that the Council had indicated there should be sota�e public review process before work
starts to inform the neighbors what is going on, and suggested a�br�ef presentation by MCWD at a
Council meeting in late March/early April to which the neighbors (from and iucluding Orono Lane to
the marinas) would be invited. He agrees, so I would like to do this at�your March 23 meeting unless
there are objections. This project is akin to a rip-rap project n1 terms of its`scope, and doesn't change
topography or add hardcover, so it doesn't need a CUP. Attached are plans and correspondence on
this. Call or email me (Mil:e) if you have questions. �
• Installation and training has been completed on use of credit cards for payments. The City is now
accepting credit cards�'for payments related to utility bills, permits, licei�ses, etc.
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The Ciry of Orono complies with the Min�resota Data Practices and Open Meeting Law. The recipients of this
electronic file ai�e asked not to "Forward"or "Replv to All" concerning ir�foi�matiorr contained in this email.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Ron Olson, Finance Director
Peter Zimmerman, Accountant
From: Mike Gaffron, Asst. City Admin. - Long Term Strategy
Date: July 14, 2008
Subject: Billing Reduction - File #06-3191 Karen Feyo/Mark Fuller
The City Council has authorized a reduction in the billings charged to application#06-3191.
The original amount per the attached report was $1,839.75. The City Council authorized a
credit to the applicant for the Engineering invoices received for work done in 2006. This
amounts to a credit of$251.00 leaving an outstanding balance of$1,588.75 due from the
applicant. A revised bill should be forwarded to the applicant along with a copy of this memo.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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MINUTES OF TI3E
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday,May 27,2008
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7:00 o'clock p.m.
(3. FU �ING FOR GILLESPIE C�N?�R,DONNA S1V�fTH, Continued)
Withart stated the SCS was founded in 1950 and manages seven other senior centers throughout the
area. The SCS provfdes transportation and other types of transportation that Metropolitan Transit does
not offer. The Gillesple Center Board came into heing when they lost their other facility and a •ew
facility had to be consti�uFted. Withart stated to his knowledge this is the only senior center t is size in
the state of Minnesota that�is run almost completely by volunteers.
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Bremer asked how realistic of`a�goal it is to raise the $3 miilion for the endowment� d. Bremer
indicated she is cun•ently on two� onprofit boards and that they are having great dJ'��culty raising
money for capital cantributions b�ause of the state of the economy. Bremer as�ed if a professional
fundraising entity is being utilized.�
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Johnson stated they are very confident t�3at they will raise the money� that they receive money from
other nonprofit entities in addition to priva�e donations. In additionrbequests and memorials are also
received. Approximately half of the amoun�,ls expected to be re�eived from the various cities if they
agree to the funding request. Johnson stated tAe Gillespie C�Yer is currently solvent and that they have
raised enough money the past two years to oper��e in the black. The center would]ike to get to the
point where they have this endowment fund to ke�p�ther�.f perating into the future.
Bremer asked if the$3 million is raised in five yea��P�ther than ten,what would happen with the
funding from the cities. � `'�-�
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Johnson stated once the$3 million is raise �he cities wou�id no longer need to contribute.
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White noted the City is at the beginning of their budget process and that the CounciI will consider the
request by the Gillespie Center dwi.�g that process, White com3nented that unfortunately the City never
has enough money to handle allpf the requests but that they will b�in contact with the Gillespie Center
in a couple of months. �
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McMillan noted the MN Sfate Legisiature has recently approved a prop�rty tax cap and that the Council
is unsure at this time ho{v that would impact Orono. McMillan stated the��would need to take a very
hard look at their budget in the upcaming months. �
Smith thanked t1�'e City Council for their time in considering their request.
The City Council took no farmal action on this item.
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4. �` PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS–DICK KROEGER,
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Kroeger stated he had nothing to report but would be available for questions.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Karen Feyo,4055 Elm Street,tlianked the City Council and Staff for their efforts on their variance �
application,which took over a yeac•before it was fmally approved. Feyo stated their variance was
delayed for one year due to some issues relating to the water drainage and that they spent a considerable
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� amount of money on their application. After their variance was approved,they received from the City a
� charge of$]80Q,which they were unaware they wauld incur. Feyo indicated they had an understanding
; that Orono has a contract with Bonestroo,who was doing the consulting work, and that the City's
f engineer would have the fnal say.
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Feyo stated she spoke with Ron Moorse and asked whether everybody gets charged this extra fee. She
was told it is not charged on a regular basis. Feyo indicated she then asked why they were not told
about the charge upfront. Feyo stated they had three previous surveys,with two of the surveyors
indicating that a new survey was not necessary since nothing had changed on the lot,but yet they were
toid the CiTy required another survey. Feyo stated they did go ahead and obtain another survey. She
then contacted Bonestroo and asked why they were not informed of this additional charge upfront and
was told that Bonestrods accounting system was in disarray and they were not aware af the charge.
Later someone at City Hall informed them that the Ciry of Orona's books were in disarray and were not
aware that they should be charged.
Feyo commented in her view it was a miscommunication and that tlie charge should be dropped.
Peyo stated she was initially totd by Planner Turner that the City Bngineer determines whether the
charge would apply but she was later told by City Engineer Kellogg that the decision to charge the fee
was made by Planner Turner.
Rahn stated the City would certainly be willing to look into this issue further and get back to Mrs. Feyo.
Bremer stated generally there are soine engineering costs that are included in the application fee but that
once a certain amount is reached,there may be additional charges assessed and the charge is dependent
on the amount of engineering services required.
Feyo indicated she can appreciate that but that they had very little control over the situation. Feyo
stated they do not feel the charge was fair and requested the council look into the matter.
The City Council took no formal action on this item.
--Z�1'�'ING-A3)�1�I�I�1�S`F�iA'I`TSR S REPORT —"'_.___._.__�_..____.._�,�.�y��^���
4. #03-3351 BARRY TANNER QN BEHALF OF BROOK INVE3TMENT,B-1 ZONING
DiSTRICT—ZONING CODE AMENDMEhT
Barry Tanner,Applicant,was present.
Turner stated the applicant is rcquesting the B-1 retail sales business district regulations be amended to
allow bowling centers as conditionat uses. The Council had requested that the Planning Commission
develop conditions aad criteiia for commercial regulation uses. The Planning Commission discussed
the topic at its May 7`�work session and developed some criteria. The criteria were approved by the
Planning Commission at tt�eir May 19'h meeting.
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January 26, 2006
Karen Feyo
1677 Long Lake Road
St. Paul, MN �5112
Re: Request for Renewal of Variance Approval - 40�� Elm Street
Dear Ms. Feyo:
We are in receipt of your request for renewal of variances last reviewed and approved in
199� for your property at 40�5 Elm Street. While the zoning for the property in question
has not changed, the last variance approval expired in October 1996, nearly ten years ago.
City fees have increased, forms have changed, and the Planning Commission does not
normally review lot area and width variances unless a complete proposed house plan
includin� floor plans and elevations, is submitted.
I am enclosing the current variance application package for your use. Your application
will be considered as a new application, not a renewal, and the fee for that application is
$600. You should set up a pre-application meetinn with me or City Planner Melanie
Curtis to discuss what new materials wiil be required. As a minimum you should eapect
to have to provide house plans and elevations, a site grading and drainage plan, and the
labels required for the public hearinb process.
I note that your letter indicated a$75 check was enclosed. No check was included with
your letter when it was opened, so I assume it was inadvertently omitted. .
Please feel free to contact me or Melanie at 9�2-249-4600 if you have questions or to set
up a pre-application meeting.
Sincerely,
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Michael P. G�ffron
Planning Director
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cc: Melanie Curtis
Telephone (9�') 249-460G � Fat (9�2)249-4616
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10997 Nassau Circle
Blaine MN 55449
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Engineering Consultant 06-3191 $1,588.75
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Special Instructions ' subTotai $1 588 75
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This invoice refiects engirreering/legal services provided by the Tax $o.00
',City's contracted consultants in relation to your variance Shipping $0.00
application.
,For questi�ns please contaci Chr;s Mattson at 952-249-4620. Totai S�,5as.�5 '
PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Orono City code (Chapter 14, Section 14-110, paragraphs A
and B) at the end of each calendar year the City of Orono can assess all unpaid invoices to the
property taxes of the property associated with said invoice.
All invoices are due within 30 days of the invoice date. Invoices not paid by the due date are
subject to a finance charge equal to 10% of the invoice total.
Payments may be sent to: City of Orono
PO Box 66
Orono, MN 55323
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' MEMORANDUIVI
- 'F o: Ron Olson, Finance Director
Peter Zimmerman, Accountant
From: Mike Gaffron, Asst. City Admin. - LonQ Term Strate�y -;:�;;%�'�:.�'-
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Date: July 14, 2008
Subject: Billinb Reduction - File #06-�191 Karen Fevo/Mark Fuller
The Cit�� Council has authorized a reduction in the billin<�s char�ed to application #06-�191.
The original amount per the attached report was $1,839.7�. The City C,ouncil authorized a
credit to the applicant for the En�ineering invoices received for work done in 2006. This
amounts to a credit of$2�1.00 leavinQ an outstandin� balance of$1,�88.7� due from the
applicant. A revised bill should be forwarded to the applicant alon� with a copy of this memo.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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Preliminary Billing Report
Thtough 9/30/07
06-3191 AppfiCant Karen L. Feyo/Mark J Fulle 40�� Elm Street
Owner Mark J. Fuller 1Q997 Nassau Circle
Blaine, MN ��4�9
Dat� Invoice Amount
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Bonestroo oi14,'2006 ?31'3d S?�2.50 "�
Bonestroo 8�22;2006 13417c 558,50 — C'�—� �
Bonestraa U �412Q12��� 'i?3�7'f3._. , _���2.O�i�it,,...�. �-n�- (��
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Banestroo 873,"i7,ZQq7 9�7a4� .���9�:,�,,. �")_ - --�9 �� �
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Bonestroo : �3/3D72DQ7 I'�{�DD2 `��{��:�5':�i p —C'�
Amount to bi!!for appfication#06-3191 $1,839.75 +
Tuesday, N'ovember 13, 2007 Page 1 of 1
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Biaine MN 55449
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Engineenng Consultant App#06 3191 ; $� 839 75 '
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�, a :I ;SubTotal �1,839.75
'This invoice reflects engineering/fegal services provided by the ' �iTax 50.0o I
�City's contracted consultants in relation to your varia nce ' �shiPping $o.00
;application. I' i 'I
iFor questions plsase contact Chris Mattson at 952-249-40"20. �, ;Totai 51,E39.75 I
Invoice payable ta: City of Orono
PO Box 66
Crystal Bay, MN 55323
All invoices ar� due within 30 days of the invoice date. Invoices not paid by thA dUA date are
subject to a finance charge equal to 1 C% of the invoice total.
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Project 000139-06000=1 Orono;City of-General Private Invoice 131730
Total i.abor 5.25 673.7� .
Mileage 10.06
Total Direct Project Expenses - 10.06
'i'otal this Phase �683.$i -
P3at OEr3185-Morries Automotive '
eviewed site plaris�with staff and MCWD •
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Hours Rate Amount . '
Project Manager - .. 2.00 134.00 , 268.00 . _ �.
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: Total Labor ?.00 268:00
Total this Phase' $268:00 , - .
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>, . . Plat 06-3189-543 Park Lane _ , -
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,. Review site plans , . . ; , •:
, . . . ' ,Hours Rate �rnount '
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' Project Manager ,- = 1.00 134:00 134.00 , ` '
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1.00 � _134_00 .
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.., � Total'L.abor � ' ' , - " '`
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. `' �. , ' = Total this Phase ' $134:00
Plat 06-3I91 -4Q55 Elm Street. '
. . ., lans , _ : _ _ ' -,
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Project'Manager 1:D0 ' 134.00 134.00, .'
.Project Manager .50 � 117.00 ' 58.50
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Total La�or - ` 1.50 , 192.50
. Total fhis P�ase �192.50
Plat`06-3192-4209 North Shore Drive ;. - ;
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Review site plans _ ., . . . . ,,' .. ,- , ; _..
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" . Hours Rate Amount
_ Project Manager 1:00 134.00 134:00 '"-. �- '
Project Manager .�0 11.7:00 " 58.50
Total Labor 1.50 192.50
Total this Phase �19?.50
Plat 06-3194-1760 Shadywood Road
Review site plans :,
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Hours Rate Amount `,
_ :Project Manager 1.00 134.00 134.00 , ,
Project Manager L�0 1T7.00 T7�.50
• St.Paul,St.Qoud,Rochestes,MIv• �w�a�eA,�• qu�Co,� Paae 4
Prozect 000139-06000-1 Orono;City of-General Private Invoice 134174
- � Hours Rate Amount
Engineer �.00 107:00 �35.00
Total Labor 5.00 �35.00
Total this Phase �535:00
-. Plat 05-3147-3587�North Shore Drive '
, Retairung wall.review ` . , >
, , , .. ,:,: Hours Rate Amount ,
: Engineer : - ; 2.00 107:00 _ 214.00 .: : ,
,' ` 'I'otaltabor ` �.00 . �14
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� :::' Totai fhis Phase '�214.00 : ..
`� Plat 06-31.80 -�85 Freneh Creek Gixcle
� ,,: ., Reviewed site plans:for,proposed home addition , ; , ' - �:
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Project IVlanager :50 150.�0 75.00, _ .
� Engineer _ _ 1:25 . 96:00 � - 120.D0 ; �`
' . Total Labor�� . ,
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: : �. . : ` , ,. ' Tota1 fhis Phase $195.00
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�1 Plat 06-31$4-2695 Casco Point Road . - -. . _ : .
Site revised site plan with City staff and wrote memo to staff �
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Hours Rate Amount
'. �. Engineer . � :._ �' • _
., ', 1.50 96.00 144.fl0 . '
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- 1:�0 144.00 _
,/'';` ' 1 . �' TotaT this Phase �144.00
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F �el� r up with City ,
, .>� , ,. Hours _ Rate Amoun# '�:
- Project Manager .50 117:00 �8.50
. - . � Tota1 Labor , . ' .50 58:50
Tofal this Phase �58:50
� Plat 06-3192-4209 North Shore Drive .,� ' :
:' Re�riew site plans: . j. .
, Hours Rate Amount . . ' ..
Engineering Technician I9.00 104.00 1,976.00 ;�
Total Labor- , . 19.00 1,976.00
Total this Phase
a1,976.00
• Si.Paut,St.Cloud,Rochester,NII�• n/ll]�n-aukee,1/�n• Cnica�o,IL pa��;
Project 000139-07000-1 Orono; City of-General Private Invoice 14Z713
_ Plat 06-3191- 4055 Efm Street �(�� _ y3Z��,_ 3c��
Reviewed question and concerns with applicant, d iscussed issues with city staff
Hours Rate Amount
Project Manager 1.00 15Z.00 152.00
Total Labor 1.00 152.00
Total this Phase $152.00
Pa4e �
Project 000139-07000-1 Orono; City of-General Private Invoice 146275
Plat 06-3191- 4055 Efm Street
Site plan review; discussion witn apoficant for next submittal
Hours Rate Amount
Project Manager 50 152.00 76.00
Project Manager 3.75 140.00 525.00
Total Labor 4.25 601.00
Total this Phase $601.00
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Project 000139-07000-1 Orono; City of-General Private Invoice 147546
Plat 06-3191- 4055 Efm Street �� 1 ��-1 3 Z�'G-,3C�-{
Site ptan review; discussion with City staff
Hours Rate Amount
Project Manager 1.00 152.00 152.00
Project Manager 1.50 145.00 217.50
Total Labor 2.50 369.50
Total this Phase �369.50
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Project 000139-07000-1 Orono; City of-Generai Private Invoice 149�0�
Plat 06-3191- 4055 Eim Street
Review revised plan �U� ' `�3 Z'�v'�y
Hours Rate Amount
Project Manager 2.25 145.00 326.Z5
Engineer 1.00 120.00 120.00
Total Labor 3.25 446.25
Total this Phase b446.25
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Plat 06-3191 -4055 Elm Street
Invoice 131730: 4/23/2006 through 5/27/2006
Em lo ee Name Title Date Total Hours Comment
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 05/08/2006 0.50 Reviewed lans for 4055 Elm Street, lat#06-3191.
Kellogg, Thomas Project Manager 05/08/2006 1.00 Reviewed plans for 4055 Elm Street, plat#06-3191.
Invoice 131730 Total Hours 1.50
Invoice 134174: 7/2/2006 through 7/29/2006
Em lo ee Name Title Date Total Hours Comment
Amundsen, Darren Project Manager 07/27/2006 0.50 phone call from Karen Fayo, follow up with city
Invoice 134174 Total Hours 0.50
Invoice 142713 : 3/4/2007 through 3/31/2007
Em lo ee Name Title Date Total Hours Comment
Kellogg, Thomas Project Manager 03/19/2007 1.00 eviewe questions an concerns wit app icant, iscusse issues wit aty sta .
Invoice 142713 Total Hours 1.00
Invoice 146275: 5/27/2007 through 7/14/2007
Em lo ee Name Title Date Total Hours Comment
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 06/01/2007 1.00 lan review/comment letter
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 06/04/2007 0.25 review/comment letter
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 06/05/2007 0.25 review/comment letter
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 06/06/2007 0.75 review/comment letter, discuss commnets with surve ors
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 06/11/2007 0.25 review lans/comment letter
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 06/12/2007 1.00 review lans/comment letter
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 06/19/2007 0.25 discussion with a �icant for next submittal
Kellogg,Thomas Project Manager 06/01/2007 0.50 Site plan review.
Invoice 146275 Total Hours 4.25
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Invoice 147546: 7/15/2007 through 8/18/2007
Em lo ee Name Title Date Total Hours Comment
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 07/19/2007 0.25 review submittal, forward to cit
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 07/27/2007 0.50 brief review of new lans, notif cit staff that a licant needs hel to understand
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 07/30/2007 0.25 discussion with cit staff on movin project forward
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 08/17/2007 0.50 rovide info/ uidance to a licant's en ineer
Kellogg, Thomas Project Manager 08/01/2007 1.00 Site plan review, discussion with city staff.
Invoice 147546 Total Hours 2.50
Invoice 149002: 8/19/2007 through 9/29/2007
Em lo ee Name Title Date Total Hours Comment
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 09/04/2007 0.25 lan review/comment letter
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 09/05/2007 0.50 lan review/comment letter
Amundsen, Darren Pro'ect Mana er 09/18/2007 1.50 lan review comments letter
Schlegel, Kellie Engineer 09/18/2007 1.00 review revised plans/draft comment letter
Invoice 149002 Total Hours 3.25
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_ _ MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR W�IITE AND COUNQL MEMBERS
MANAGEMENT TEAM
FROM: LIN VEE, QTY QJERK
SUBJECT: GOLF COURSE FEES
DATE: MARCH 23, 2009
Ron Steffenhagen, Orono Golf Manager, has submitted the following proposed changes for the
2009 golf rates:
Descri�tion Fee
2008 2009
GOLF COURSE CHARGES-Effective date 2009 Season
'ESenior Season Pass (Senior Citizens,58 years plus)
Unlimited Play �-99:99 195.00
With Spouse 330.00
*Individual Season Pass (Unlinuted Pla� 325.00
'�Family Season Pass (LJnlinuted Pla�
r-,_�}������4e�ber � �
��� �po�e�-�egc.�e�t�t,.��— �-1-5�88
�c�� �e�.,„�e.,�rt,:ia $–�5-99
��11 £�ae�rl�dc���ie���egeac�e�t�a �-�89
Entire Famil�(LTnlinuted Pla� 395.00
Famil�meaning: Immediate famil,�g in the same household.
Children must be 18 years old or�ounger.
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'FNo restrictions for league members in 2009.
The proposed changes will be brought to the April 13, 2009 Council meeting for approval as a
resolution amending the golf course fees in the 2009 Fee Schedule.
The golf course is proposing to hire the attached list of seasonal employees at the 2009 pay rate.
Council approval will be scheduled for the April 13,2009 meeting.
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SEASONAL GOLF COURSE EMPLOYEES
— Emplovee 2008 wa�e +3 '/2% 2009 wage - -
Gary Peickert $9.42 $9J5
John Stork $9.42 $9.75
Bill McIntyre $9.42 $9.75
*John Ross $9.42 $9.75
*Marshall Hambro $9.42 $9.75
Rodney Jensen $9.42 $9.75
*Tom Docken $8.75 $9.00
Lloyd Schneider $9.42 $9.75
Tom Baurle (student) $8.00 $8.25
*Maximum Earning Limit
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor & City eouncil .
From: Mike Gaffron, Asst. City Admin. - Long Term Strategy
Date: March 20, 2009
Subject: Review of Draft 2008-2030 Comp Plan Chapters:
- Sec. 3A - Environmental Protection Plan
- Sec. 4F - Public Services Plan
Attached are the Environmental Protection and Public Services chapters of the Community
Management Plan for review at your March 24 Work Session. The text is in underline/st�ee��
format so you can see the changes from the 2000 CMP. The Environmental Protection section
was reviewed with the Planning Commission at their work session after the March 16 meeting.
They have not reviewed the Public Services chapter, although I don't believe they would have
any input on it, as it is primarily a factual update.
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Part 3A: Environmental Protection. The following changes from the 2000-2020 CMP are
noted for your review and potential discussion:
- Discussion about the Orono Natural Resources Inventory is added, starting on Page 3A-
9 describing how the Inventory was done, what information it contains, and what
recommendations result from it. This Inventory was completed in 2006 and contains a
wealth of information about Orono natural features...
- On Pages 3A-13 thru 3A-15 the 2005 Rural Oasis Study and Princip/es of
Conservation Design are documented. The entire Study is added to this Chapter as
Appendia A...
- Beginning on Page 3A-24 new text is added that updates the current status of stormwater
management in Orono, the recent mandates, and starting on Page 3A-28 discusses the
elements of the in-progress updates to our Surface Water Management Plan which
Bonestroo is currently working on.
- Pages 3A-36/37 exhibit changes that reflect our new Floodplain Management
Ordinance adopted in 2004.
- On Pages 3A-41/42 a new section about Preservation of Dark Skies is added. Much of
this information is gleaned from a variety of outside sources, many from other parts of
the country, and this is a topic that Council might wish to have the Planning Commission
follow up in the next year with recommendations for a pertinent ordinance. I have lots of
information about this topic in a file when you are ready...
- Starting on Page 3A-43 the Goals and Policies section includes a variety of additions and
edits to bring this section into the 21st Century, primarily in terms of how we deal with
stormwater. Also added are policy statements relative to greenways and open space
corridors preservation, Conservation Design, and dark skies.
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Review of Chapters 3A and 4F
March 20,2009
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Part 4F: Public Services. The following changes from the 2000-2020 CMP are noted for your
review and potential discussion:
- On Page 4F-7 text is added to document the construction of two new fire stations in
Orono since the 2000 CMP. The section on Fire Service Plans (Page 4F-9) is also
amended to reflect this.
- The section on Public Education starting on Page 4F-13 undergoes minor update
revisions, and notes that the City will be studying how access to the Orono Schools
Campus and the Orono City Complex can be made more efficient.
- On Page 4F-23 more information about the role of the MCWD is added to more
accurately identify their mission.
- There will be updates of the information about the various privately operated utilities as it
becomes available (for instance, maps depicting the respective service areas for the
various telephone & electrical service providers need to be created, as well as a map
showing current status of cable TV coverage areas).
- The sections on City-owned land and buildings (starting on Page 4F-31) have been
updated to reflect current conditions. On 4F-38 text is added regarding the City's future
land and building plans.
- Perhaps the section that will require your greatest attention is City Administration
beginning on Page 4F-39. Note that the sec�ion regarding Council terms of office has
been changed to reflect that the mayoral term is two years, not four (this changed quite
some time ago but was not caught in the last CMP update). More importantly, there are
some changes to the text regarding Citizen Commissions and City Staff - discussion
should occur regarding how best to address 1) the status of the Park Commission, and 2)
references to Public Services Director (as staff to Park Comm. as well as being head of
Public Works and Building/Planning/Zoning Departments). Finally, Council should
discuss how/whether to address the topic of consolidation (Page 4F-48) with Long Lake
or other adjacent cities.
Next Steps. Currently I am working on finishing updates to the Water Supply Plan and feeding
Bonestroo directions for updating all the maps in the CMP (there are 48 maps total). Following
is a short list of items that may require additional discussion regarding specific CMP topics
before we go to Public Hearing / Public information Meeting and distribute this to adjacent
jurisdictions to begin the 6-month review process:
1. In the Land Use Plan the properties at the SW quadrant of Old 12/Old Crystal Bay Road
are not shown as being changed to Mixed Use (commercial/residential) at this point. I
have not heard another word from the Jerry's Foods and Welsh Properties people, but this
type of revision would be a significant revision to the Plan and rises to the level of
needing a separate application and public hearing process.
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2. Also in the Land Use Plan, I am planning to show the Orono Montessori site as guided
for Institutional Use, and text will be added regarding this site. I don't believe that
� Kuruvilla's request to be guided Institutional requires a formal application or separate
review process, because it is simply a single site being reguided to reflect the actual
religious & educational use that has been ongoing on that site for many decades.
Because the Land Use Plan doesn't discuss "Institutional Use" as a separate category, but
should, I will be preparing a short section. Institutional Use by definition is land used for
religious, governmental, educational, social, cultural or major health care facilities with
overnight stays. Examples include hospitals, schools, places of worship, cemeteries, city
halls, museums, and county and state fairgrounds. The category includes all publicly
owned land that is not clearly in any other category (e.g. not in office, parks, or industrial,
etc.).
3. In the Sewer chapter, the Orono Montessori site will be added to the MUSA on the basis
of its bein� reguided to Institutional Use, which I expect Met Council to accept because
they would have a chance to approve any future reconversion to residential which would
require an amendment of the CMP at that time.
4. The Sewer chapter at this time purposely does not contain any suggestion that we are
looking at re-routing our flows that currently go through the Long Lake sewer system, to
a new trunk line down Old Crystal Bay Road.
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TheNatural Setting........................................................................................3A-1
Lake Minnetonka
Map 3A-1: Lake Minnetonka
Table 3A-1: Lake Minnetonka Physical Statistics
Other Lakes, Creeks & Wetlands
Table 3A-2: Lake Sizes and Shoreland Classifications
Table 3A-3: Protected Tributary Streams
Map 3A-2: Wetlands and Drainageways
Orono's Natural Resources
Map 3A-3: Soil Associations
2006 Natural Resources Inventory
Map 3A-4: MLCCS Level 1 Land Cover
Map 3A-5: Conceptual Greenway Corridor Alignment
Orono as a Rural Oasis.............................................................3A-13
Background
Goals and Guiding Principles
Surface Water Management..........................................................................3A-16
Background
MCWD Stormwater Management Plan
Orono Surface Water Management Plan
Flood Plain Management...............................................................................3A-36
Map 3A-6: Flood Plains
Shoreland Management.................................................................................3A-38
Map 3A-7: Shoreland Overlay District
Tree Preservation...........................................................................................3A-39
Quality of Life Preservation.......................................................................... 3A-41
Orono's Environmental Protection Commitment..........................................3A-43
Environmental Protection Goals
General Policies for Natural Resource Management
Urban Area Policies for Natural Resource Management
Rural Area Policies for Natural Resource Management
Appendix........................................................................................................3 A-51
Appendia 1 - Orono Rural Oasis Project Documentation
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN
THE NATURAL SETTING
The City of Orono is perhaps unique among communities in this area in relation
to the amount of relatively undisturbed natural resource areas contained within
the City boundaries including lakes, marshes, wetlands, and woodlands. The
presence and character of these attractive amenities has been a major factor
affecting the original settlement and subsequent development of the City. The
protection and preservation of these resources as part of our local heritage, and in
our citizens' continuing vital interest, is the foremost goal of this Community
Management Plan.
LAKE MINNETONKA
Lake Minnetonka is the single most significant natural feature in Orono and
in the entire western part of Hennepin County. Lake Minnetonka, as shown
on Map 3A-1, is actually a series of separate lakes or "bays" interconnected by
narrows or channels. Some bays are up to 90 feet deep while other areas are
extremely shallow. The outlet of Lake Minnetonka e�e�s is at Gray's Bay in the
City of Minnetonka, where it discharges �e to Minnehaha Creek a� which
eventually flows into the Mississippi River.
Lake Minnetonka is the tenth largest lake in Minnesota. Lake Minnetonka
has a surface area of approximately 14,310 acres (22.4 square miles) and a
capacity of over 300,000 acre feet of water at the normal lake elevation of 929.4
ft. MSL. The total watershed is 123 square miles in area which includes 71
square miles of dry land, 22 square miles of marshland and 7 square miles of
other water bodies. With its many bays and channels, Lake Minnetonka has
approximately 130 miles of shoreline.
Lake Minnetonka has substantial public value as a recreational asset, as an
environmental resource and as a setting for private residential development. Lake
Minnetonka's closeness to Minneapolis combined with its size have long given it
a unique status among the lakes in Minnesota. In the 1880's, Minnetonka
became a nationally known resort area and has been a favorite locale for summer
and suburban homes for generations. From the viewpoint of the fisherman, the
lower lake resembles the more northern waters of the state, whereas the upper
lake and its bays resemble southern Minnesota waters. The large size of the
lower lake is a major attraction for sailboaters while the variety of bays, channels
and water routes offer attraction to the casual boater.
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Lake Minnetonka is dependent upon watershed runoff for all
replenishment. Lake Minnetonka is not fed by any spring or river inlet. All
water is received from precipitation falling within the immediate watershed.
Most of this water enters the Lake by direct runoff through a series of five major
streams and their associated lakes, marshland and sub-watersheds. Since the
level of the Lake is generally below the level of the ground water in the glacial
deposits of the surrounding area, some additional replenishment occurs from
underground seepage, principally from the many wetlands and marshy ponding
areas along the shoreline.
Lake Minnetonka's ecology makes it easily susceptible to pollution hazards.
The combination of a single-source local water supply, relatively small
watershed area, many channel restrictions between separate bays, and a single
outlet, have resulted in Lake Minnetonka having an extremely long 25-year flush
out period for complete water change. This is second only to Lake Michigan in
the region. The hazard is that once pollutants enter the Lake, they tend to remain
for a long time and they are not easily diluted.
Lake Minnetonka has historically suffered from two problems which
directly affect its environmental health and its value as a public amenity.
One problem which has been worsening with urbanization trends is a
deterioration in water quality caused by eutrophication. Eutrophication is the
aging process by which natural waters are enriched with nutrients that may
stimulate excessive plant growth. The plants may be floating algae, attached
algae, or rooted weeds. Eutrophication may occur naturally, as sediments
accumulate in lake basins over geologic time or it may be induced artificially as
a result of human activities, as in Lake Minnetonka. Much of Lake Minnetonka
has become more eutrophic during the past century, but sedimentation has been
negligible. Instead, the accelerated eutrophication of the Lake, which is due to
increased inputs of nutrient elements, particularly phospharus and nitrogen, is
evidenced by the increased growth of algae and weeds.
The other problem is hydrologic instability. Because the lake level is dependent
upon precipitation, wide ranges in water elevation have occurred over the years.
During the 1930's, a general drought left the lake below normal level for 11 years
with a maximum decline of more than 6 feet. This low water condition caused
the construction of deep wells for water augmentation and discussions about
possible diversion of the Crow River. A somewhat lesser drought during the late
1980's again raised concern about the instability� of lake levels, yet the lake
recovered from a 4-foot drop in just two years without augmentation.
In recent years, however, more urbanization has increased the amounts of direct
storm water runoff resulting in high water levels and in some cases flooding
problems for low-lying properties. Management of runoff and protection of
water quality have now become primary objectives of the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District.
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The problems of Lake Minnetonka were intensively studied by many
agencies in the 1960's and 1970's. These agencies included the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the
Metropolitan Council, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, the Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District and the City of Orono. The major publications
addressing Minnetonka's problems and which formed the basis for the goals and
policies of Orono's 1980 and 2000-2020 CMPs and this update e�i-�, are as
follows:
1969 Overall Plan for Water Management MCWD
1971 "Narza Study", A Program for Preserving the Quality of Lake
Minnetonka; LMCD & Mn. PCA
1973 Shoreland Management Regulations of the Mn. DNR
1973 Stormwater Impact lnvesti�ation for the Metropolitan Council
1974 Surface Water Management Plan for the City of Orono
l 979 208 Water Quality Management Plan for the Metropolitan Council
Orono's special involvement with Lake Minnetonka is based upon the real
concerns of our affected citizens and our intimate and important impact on
the total lake environment. While Orono's population is not as large as that of
other municipalities in the Lake Minnetonka Watershed, Orono does have the
largest land area and potential environmental impact of any local unit of
government. Orono is the largest city totally within the Watershed. Orono has
one sixth of the total dry land in the watershed, one eighth of the wetlands and
one third of the lake surface. Orono ��es encompasses one third of Lake
Minnetonka's total shoreline. Over 30% of the total Watershed's surface runoff
flows through or from Orono on its way to the Lake.
No other community has the same potential as Orono for affecting Lake
Minnetonka's water quality or water quantity, therefore, no other single
community has as heavy a responsibility for careful protection of this general
resource as does Orono.
Table 3A-1: Lake Minnetonka Physical Statistics
Lake Minnetonka ! Portion within ' °/� in
City of Orono Orono
Water Surface Area 14,300 acres 4,750 acres 33%
Shoreline Length 13l miles' 40.4 miles� 31%
Watershed Area 71 sq.mi.dry land 13.4 sq.mi. 19%
22 sq. mi.wetlands 2.7 sq.mi. 12%
7 sq.mi. other water bodies 0.6 sq.mi. 9%
23 sc�mi.basin of Lk. Mtka 7.4 sq.mi. 32%
l23 s . mi. 24.1 s .mi. 20%
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ORONO'S LAKES, CREEKS AND WETLANDS
Other significant lakes in Orono include Long Lake, Mooney Lake, Lydiard
Lake, Lake Classen and Dickey's Lake. Lydiard Lake and Dickey's Lake drain
into Long Lake which in turn flows into Long Lake Creek and eventually
Tanager Lake (bay) of Lake Minnetonka. Lake Classen drains into Stubbs Bay of
Lake Minnetonka and Mooney Lake drains through Plymouth and Wayzata
before discharging into Wayzata Bay of Lake Minnetonka.
Table 3A-2: Lake Sizes and Shoreland Classifications
Lake Classification Total Basin Basin Area in OHWL DNR
Area(Acres) City of Orono Protected Waters
(Acres) Inventory Number
Natural Environment(NE)
Lake Classen 1 17 ] 17 974.5' 162-P
Dickey Lake 26 26 985.5' 161-W
French Lake (South Basin Only)
(Includes 78 ac. wetlands) 89 89 930.0' 140-P
Lydiard Lake
(Includes 20 ac. wetlands) 33 33 970.9' l 59-P
Lake Katrina
(Includes 26 ac. wetlands in Orono) 544 27 --- 154-P
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Long Lake 320 210 944.3' 160-P
Mooney Lake 118 l0 988.0' 134-P
Tanager Lake(Part of Lk Mtka) (74) (74) 929.4' l 41-P
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Forest Lake (Part ofLk Mtka) (l27) (127) 929.4' 139-P
Lake Minnetonka 14,310 4,750 929.4' 133-P
Lydiard Lake is the most sylvan of Orono's lakes, being surrounded by heavily
wooded rolling hills. Only minimal residential development encroaches on its
pastoral setting. Dickey's Lake is has become surrounded by low density
residential development over the past?-8 30 years. Lake Classen, in Orono's rural
area, is surrounded by orchards, woods and open €a� fields with a handful of
homes overlooking its waters. The Orono School District maintains a nature
study area and waterfowl ponds on Classen's east shore. Mooney Lake's shore is
relatively undeveloped in Orono and Medina, but the lake has received growing
pressures from urbanization in Plymouth, including usage conflicts, elevation
concerns due to lack of a natural outlet, and urban storm water pollution inflow.
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Long Lake is the largest and most actively used lake in Orono other than
Minnetonka. The east and west shores have been developed at rural residential
densities. The north shore has mixed rural residential areas and one denser
housing cluster dating from the 1930's. The south shore is bordered by the City
of Long Lake and is urbanized to the same degree as much of Lake Minnetonka.
Long Lake has experienced storm water problems as well as increased usage
pressures resulting from over use of power boats and personal watercraft. The
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in the late 1990's implemented a multi-
faceted stormwater improvement project for Long Lake including construction of
water quality retention ponds in the two main tributaries feeding the lake, and
alum treatments within the lake basin for phosphorus control.
Orono also has identified a number of protected tributary streams which are
subject to Shoreland regulations. These are shown in the following table and
depicted on Map 3A-7:
Table 3A-3: Protected Tributary Streams
Tributary Name From: To:
Section Township Range Section Township Range
Long Lake Creek 35 (Basin 160-P) 1 l 8 23 10(Basin l4l-P) 117 23
"Wolsfeld" Creek 27 (Ciry limit) 1 18 23 26(Basin 160-P) 118 23
Tributary to Wolsfeld Creek_ 26(City limit) 1 l 8 23 27 l l 8 23
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Dickeys Lake Creek 27 (Basin 161-P) I 18 23 34(Basin 160-P) 118 23
Stubbs Bay Creek 32 (Basin 162-P) 118 23 5 (Basin 133-P) 117 23
(aka Classen Creek)
Painter's Creek 30 (Basin ]54-P) 118 23 31 (City limit) 118 23
The second most significant and most universal natural amenity in Orono
are the many wetlands and marshlands comprising Lake Minnetonka's
upland drainage system. Orono's nearly 1600 acres of marshland and wetlands
comprise fully one-sixth of the City's land area. Map 3A-2 indicates how the
marshland and drainageways are scattered throughout the City.
These natural ponding areas serve an integral function within the natural
ecological system of Lake Minnetonka. The "Harza Study" includes quantitative
data identifying how the wetland soils easily retain phosphorus, and how marsh
plants take up and incorporate large amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus into
their growing tissue. Thus, the marshlands are the primary pollution filters for
Lake Minnetonka's surface water runoff.
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Since marshes and small lakes in the watershed aggregate nearly as much area as
the main body of Lake Minnetonka, their potential for supplying water to the
subsurface formations is appreciable. In addition, marshes provide diversity in
the kinds of open space available within the region. They provide a habitat which
is uniquely suited for certain birds and mammals. They can be utilized to provide
storage of storm runoff with minimal disruption to their function as a habitat for
wildlife and their ability to reduce the phosphorus input to the lake.
Development Impacts on Wetlands. The historic problem has been that
burgeoning urbanization has adversely affected the existence and the function of
wetlands. The Harza Study showed that typical suburban forms of urbanization
will lead to the pollution of the watershed and Lake Minnetonka because of the
increased phosphorus load which would be in the surface water runoff.
It is a documented fact that the amount of phosphorus in runoff increases with
urbanization. When urban development occurs, the function of the natural
drainageways and filtration system is adversely affected in three ways: The
speed and quantity of the storm water runoff are increased as the absorption
ability of the land is eliminated with hardcover (houses, driveways, roads, etc.).
This increase in the speed and quantity of storm water runoff causes the third
adverse effect, which is the increase of the amount of nutrients which are
contained in the storm water runoff which now has less time in the natural marsh
filtration system to be purified before entering the lake. Nutrients contained in
dying vegetation, lawn fertilizers, and from other urban sources are discharged
into the lake faster and in greater quantities as the level of urbanization increases.
The Hickok report entitled "Storm Water Impact Investigation for the
Metropolitan Council", November, 1972, revised February, 1973, showed that in
an urbanized area, as much as 3.68 pounds of phosphorus per acre is generated
versus 0.3 pounds per acre of discharge from a two acre minimum lot size zone
as exists in rural Orono.
Orono's Surface Water Management Plan of 1974, also done by Hickok,
documented that Orono's existing rural wetlands could assimilate the rural
phosphorus load but would be insufficient to handle an urban phosphorus load.
In fact, Orono's existing urban wetlands were already overloaded. Thus, if rural
Orono were to become urbanized, even at relatively low urban densities,
phosphorus loading of Lake Minnetonka would increase to dangerous levels.
Orono, however, must not rely solely on the ability of the natural filtration
system of the marshes and drainageways to purify storm water so necessary for
the preservation of Lake Minnetonka. Several �e� studies, one of which i-s was
by the University of Wisconsin entitled "Effect of Marshes on Water Quality",
concludesd that because of our freezing winter temperatures much of the
filtration value of the natural marsh process is lost during the annual spring snow
melt.
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It is commonly known that it is the cellular structure of aquatic vegetation that
assimilates nutrients from storm water running through marshland in the
summer. These studies point out, however, that this cellular structure freezes and
ruptures during the winter, thereby releasing all the stored-up nutrients to
flush-out into the lake in one mass loading during the first prolonged thaw.
Therefore, Orono is advised to keep the basic level of urbanization low,
particularly in the rural service area, so as to minimize the adverse effect on Lake
Minnetonka if this spring thaw theory is in time proven to be valid.
Supplementary Stormwater Pondin� & Alternatives While Orono's �-
a�e�e� Surface Water Management Plan adopted in.2002 places a significant
emphasis on preservation of wetlands, it also provides for the establishment of
supplementary stormwater management ponds to help counteract the impacts of
development within the watershed.
The City of Orono in October 1993 amended the 1980 Comprehensive Plan by
adoption of the use of NURP (National Urban Runoff Program) standards for the
design of man-made stormwater ponds. T::�;, :�;��� � r* ��� �* * �
, NURP ponds have
since been required for stormwater management within new developments in
accordance with standards of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
William W. Walker, Jr., an environmental engineer from Concord,
Massachusetts, is credited with the 'model' which evaluated the design criteria
for NURP ponds. He used phosphorus retention data from 60 reservoirs and
compared it to phosphorus retention data for a number of ponds and lakes,
including many in the Twin Cities area. He concluded that his 'model' could be
used to predict the phosphorus retention capability of urban lakes and wet
detention basins based on a number of design parameters. Conversely, it is then
possible to design ponds which should retain a given amount of phosphorus.
Phosphorus inflow from a watershed to a basin is reasonably predictable given
the characteristics of the watershed.
NURP pond design criteria are primarily based on the removal of suspended
particles such as sand, silt, etc. Secondary design criteria enhance the capability
of NURP ponds to remove other pollutants such as trace metals, hydrocarbons,
nutrients (such as phosphorus) and pesticides. Phosphorus is mainly removed
through biological uptake in algae and aquatic plants. When the algae die, the
nutrients fall to the bottom of the pond and become part of the sediments.
Ponds in the Twin Cities area designed according to NURP standards have total
phosphorus removal efficiencies of 47 to 68 percent according to Walker.
Possibilities for improving this include (1) increasing mean pond depth; (2)
promoting infiltration; (3) promoting plug flow conditions(i.e. multiple cell
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ponds); (4) applying chemicals to precipitate out the orthophosphorus (alum
treatments); (5) encouraging growth of certain aquatic plants; and (6) design of
outlet structure to provide extended detention of large runoff events. Whether
each of these enhancements can or should be incorporated is dependent on the
desired level of control and other site specific conditions.
Constructed wetlands have potential benefits as well as drawbacks.
Additionally, the cost of constructing storniwater ponds and storm sewer systems
is enormous compared to the cost of wetland preservation. Ve�etated buffers,
�reen strips adjacent to hard surfaces. permeable pavements that incorporate
runoff treatment features, and rain �ardens are just some of the additional tools
available for supplementin� runoff mana�ement.
�e-v� �Nutrient management technologies such as NURP ponds or alum
treatments will give Orono an added tool to manage runoff from rural densities,
but Orono cannot and will not rely solely on man-made systems for preserving
water quality.
ORONO'S NATURAL RESOURCES
Orono's land forms are highly varied as the result of four separate glacial
scourings. Surface features include islands, peninsulas, narrow land bridges, the
lakes, bays and marshes, and a few shallow outwash basins. The highest
elevations range from about 1060 feet above mean sea level in the northern part
of the City down to the normal water level of Lake Minnetonka at elevation
929.4 MSL. Steep slopes and numerous glacial depressions add interest to the
City's landscape but cause development limitations.
The soils in the City of Orono (Map 3A-3 - use soils map from Orono NRI))
originated from drift materials deposited by meltwaters of the glaciers. Due to
the range in type and location of deposited materials, the composition of the soils
is complex and highly varied. Generally, the soil types consist primarily of clay
and loam materials on the uplands and organic, wet materials in the lowland
areas. Consequently, the ability of each soil type to adequately accommodate
development varies considerably in Orono. Careful examination of each site is
needed to determine the most appropriate land use for individual properties.
Orono's native vegetation is �c .,^--;�a ^� ;*c '^ra ''^r-�c primarily woodland
interspersed with localized areas of wet prairie marshlands. r'r^^^ �^a r �'�o
Northern Orono and many areas along Lake Minnetonka's shore, contain vestiges
of Minnesota's Big Woods with hardwood forests of oak, maple, elm, and
basswood. Much of these have been thinned into scattered stands, as shown on
Map 3A-4, but major forests remain in north central and north east Orono,
especially around Lydiard Lake and in the Mn. DNR's Wolsfeld Woods and
Wood Rill nature areas. In addition, 100 year old settlements have by now added
mature stands of various evergreens and other decorative trees and shrubs.
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Throughout Orono, the many drainage areas and marshlands support a bountiful
variety of wetland vegetation ranging from grasses, bulrushes and cattails to
sumac and willow. The sum effect of these varied landscapes is a seasonal
variety of color and an abundant habitat for wildlife including deer, fox, raccoon
and beaver, coyotes, ducks, grouse, pheasants, turkevs, and innumerable species
of smaller birds and animals.
Orono's ground water supplies are abundant. Orono enjoys the same
abundant ground water resources from the Twin Cities artesian basin as does
most of the metropolitan area. In addition, our generally heavy clay soil layers
near the surface have protected the ground waters from surface pollution.
Most areas of the City have had no difficulty obtaining potable water supplies
drawn from the Jordan aquifer with wells ranging in depth from 75 to 200 feet.
Only occasional wells have had to go deeper.
The most noticeable ground water condition in the City is also caused by the
same heavy clay soil layer which in many cases traps a layer of ground water
very near to the surface. Especially near the lakeshore or any of the wetlands,
wet organic soils often have perched water tables within three feet of the surface.
These areas present severe restrictions on development but are scattered and.
localized such that individual properties often contain dry soil areas as well as
wetter areas.
ORONO NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY - MARCH 2O06.
In 2003 the Hennepin Countv Department of Environmental Services (HCDES)
in cooperation with the City of Orono retained the Natural Resources Grou� of
Bonestroo & Associates to conduct ]and cover classification ma�ping and a
natural areas assessment within Orono The project was completed with funding
assistance from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) the
Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County Department of Environmental
Services (HCDESI.
The purpose of the project was to classifv land cover in Orono and to assess the
relative ecolo�ical qualitv of the City's remainin� natural areas by performin�
on-the-�round vegetation surveys. Land cover mapping was accomplished using
the Minnesota Land Cover Classification Svstem MLCCS) Version 5 4
adopted by the MnDNR and its partners.
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On-the-ground ve�etation surveys were accomplished using a svstem adapted
from classification and qualitative assessment methods developed b,y the
MnDNR Natural herita�e Program. Field work for this inventory was conducted
from October 2004 throu�h Ma. 2��005._
Methodolo�y. The Inventorv included assembly and analvsis of available natural
resources information, including records of presettlement ve�etation; the
National Wetlands Inventory; Hennepin Countv Soil Survey; and the Minnesota
County BioloQical Survev. Land cover classification to describe natural and
cultural land cover tYpes was completed usin� the MLCCS methodolo�y, and
further evaluated using 2003 aerial photo information as well as actual field
evaluation. Natural communitv quality assessment was completed using
standardized methods developed by the MnDNR Natural Heritage Pro ram.
Land Cover Summarv. The land cover classification encompassed the entire
incorporated area of the Cit ��(approximately 1�.400 acres� of which fullv 1/3 is
open water. Artificial surfaces, which include residential areas, farmsteads,
commercial lands and other areas with greater than four percent impervious
surfaces, accounted for an additional 20% of Orono's total area. Forest and
woodland cover combined accounted for an additional 20% of Orono, with
herbaceous vecetation tvpes �wet meadows, cattail marshes, etc.) and planted ,
maintained or cultivated veQetation types (agricultural crops, hayfields, pastures)
each comprisin' 13% of the City. The chart below illustrates Orono's MLCCS
Level One Land Cover.
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; �Regional Parks Natural Community Quality
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i Q Adjacent Greenway Corridors Medium Quality 0 2,250 4,500 9.000
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Natural Resource Inventorv Results. The Inventory identified 358 individual
natural community remnants, coverin� a total of 2,549 acres or approximately
one-fourth of Orono's land area. These included ei�ht forest tYpes, one
woodland type, two shrubland tvpes, four herbaceous wetland types. and one
upland �rassland type. Each of the remnants was categorized with re ar� ds to
quality as either high�ood, moderate or low.
Nearly half of this acreage (1,148.2 acres) is encompassed in Maple-Basswood
Forest remnants ran�g in size from 0.2 acres to 113.2 acres. Oak Forests
comprise 369 acres, and Lowland Hardwood Forests total 157 acres. Other forest
types identified include Aspen Forest (4.4 acres); Tamarack Swamps (25.4
acres ; Floodplain Forests (14.5 acresl; Black Ash Swamps (56.9 acres)• and
Mixed Hardwood Swamp (3.1 acres). Oak Woodland/Brushland totals 38.0
acres.
Shrublands identified in the inventory includeWillow Swamp (30.4 acres) and
Alder Swamp (2.8 acres). Herbaceous wetlands documented in the inventorv_
include 568 acres of Cattail Marsh ran�� from 0.1 acres to 106.1 acres in size•
11.9 acres of Wet Meadow; 2.5 acres of Poor Fen; and 74.2 acres of Mixed
Emer�ent Marsh. Upland grasslands include Mesic Prairie totalin�29.3 acres.
Recommendations. Analysis of the Inventory findings resulted in a number of
recommendations with regards to preservation of Greenwavs and Open Space
Corridors; potential areas for additional rare plant surveys; and sites to consider
for proactive mana�ement and protection. A Greenway is defined as "privately
or publicly owned corridors of�en space which often follow natural land or
water fea�ures and which are primarily mana eg d to protect and enhance natural
resources". Greenwavs ma i�ncorporate recreational trails, active recreational
spaces such as athletic fields and golf courses, and other public open spaces that
mav provide rudimentar e�colo_gical functions and values.
Map 3A-5 is a Conceptual Greenway Corridor Ali�nment developed bv HCDES
takin� into account a number of ug iding elements, includingti
- Hi�h and Moderate quality natural areas
- Other unique and/or ecolo i�call�significant areas
- Riparian areas including bodies of water and wetland complexes
-Natural corridors with natural/semi-natural areas (streams. draina�ewavs,
floodplains, steep slopes)
-Connectivity to surrounding communities identified natural corridors
- Lar�e publicl�nd privately owned protected open spaces
- Semi-natural areas that occur immediatelv adjacent to natural areas
- Areas that would serve as lo�ical links between natural areas, particularly those
that have potential for restoration to natural ve�etation.
Recommendations from HCDES with regards to greenways and open space
corridors include connecting lar�e publicly owned open spaces with natural or
semi-natural vegetation within �reenwav corridors: providing connectivity
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between hi�h and/or moderate quality remnant natural areas• incorporate semi-
natural communities into the �reenwav system; restore or reconstruct de r� aded
or former natural areas within reenways• incorporate water resources into
�reenwavs; consider opportunities for recreation and pedestrian movement
within �reenwav corridors; and provide connectivity between the hi ng est quality
natural areas in the City, such as Baker Park Reserve, Wolsfeld Woods SNA and
Wood Rill SNA. �
Additional recommendations include taking into consideration the occurrence of
rare plant and animal surveys as development occurs and consideration of a
proactive management and protection pro�ram for specific remnant natural areas
that are not in public ownershi�
While not formally adopted by reference as a part of this CMP the Orono
Natural Resources Inventory will serve as a valuable resource for on�ing
environmental protection actions, and provides an additional basis for the Goals
and Policies contained in this Chapter.
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ORONO AS A "R URAL OASIS':
Incorporated herein by reference and attached to this Chapter as Appendix 1 is
documentation of the Orono Rural Oasis Pro�ect completed with the assistance
of DSU, Inc. in 2005. The concept of defining Orono as a "Rural Oasis" stems
from the combination of Orono's unique location on the shores of Lake
Minnetonka just minutes from the bustling metropolis of Minneapolis, and its
historic �oals of protecting the Lake from the ne�ative environmental impacts
associated with urban development. As second and third-rin� communities to
the immediate east of Orono have developed with urban amenities and at typical
urban densities, Orono has remained steadfast in its low-density approach to
environmental management and maintaining the City s rural character. This
contrast in development philosophy is visibl�pparent as one enters Orono from
the east; the rural character resulting from this ap�roach to managin� land use
has become as highly valued by Orono residents as is the �rotection of Lake
Minnetonka's water qualit�
Protecting its rural communit�aesthetics while maintaining and enhancin�
ecolo�ical health has come to the forefront of Orono's plannin� efforts in recent
years. While the City has reacted to the needs of a chan i�_�opulation by
providin� for a wider ran�e of housin�ptions, maintainin�the rural character as
that development occurs has presented difficult challenges. In 2004 the City
Council placed a moratorium on urban-density development and proceeded with
a study to define the values that make u�p Orono's rural character. . The goal was
to identi and implement methods to preserve and enhance those values while at
the same time allowing for continued residential development. The resulting
development parameters embraced by the Citv have been found to have equal
applicability to rural density development.
The Rural Oasis Project was accomplished through a 4_phase process that
included:
- Phase L• Identifvin�y Issues. Identification of key attributes of the Orono
landscape that are affiliated with the community's rural character and
potentially affected b�growth;
- Phase IL• Analysis. An aesthetic and ecological analvsis of si�nificant
undeveloped parcels in the City. focusin� on 3 potential development sites
and 10 important roadwav corridors as examples;
- Phase IIL• Development Concepts. A�plication of Conservation Desi�n
strategies to the candidate development sites in order to propose new and
infill development that would protect the resources assessed in Phase II;
- Phase IV: Implementation and Desian Standards. Incorporation of the
project's objectives in the Comprehensive Plan as adopted City polic� and
implementation via the adoption and enforcement of appropriate ordinances.
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As a result of the Rural Oasis Project a number of goals and u�idin�principles
were established to ensure that the rural character and environmental health
valued bv Orono residents are maintained. These �oals and uidin�principles
are hereby incorporated into the Orono Community Management Plan in
addition to the Environmental Protection Goals and Policies ap ep arin� later in
this Chapter:
Goals
Future development in Orono must achieve the followin� �oi
Goal#1: To promote the conservation and enhancement of
the qualitv of surface water and wetlands
throughout the citv, particularlv Lake Minnetonka.
Goal#2: To ensure the nreservation and enhancement of the
existin� "rural character" of the city.
Guidin� Princinles
In order to �uarantee that future development in Orono will achieve the above
�oals, these "Guidin� Principles" for development shall be followed in the City
of Orono:
Guidin� Principle#1: Promote ecolo�ically sensitive stormwater
management. Applving an ecolo�ically-based
stormwater mana�ement system will improve
ecosystems bv reducing both reliance on manmade
infrastructure and reducing downstream runoff of
contaminants.
Guiding Principle#2: Establish and maintain native ecolo�ical
communities. Conserving and improvin�natural and
semi-natural areas will provide wildlife habitat and
support natural ecological functions (i.e. drainage,
filtering, bufferin ,g etc)_
Guiding Principle#3: Establish and maintain ecoloyical connections.
Creatin ecological connections will enhance
stormwater collection and conve a�nce promote
ecolo�ical and wildlife corridors. and provide
recreational opportunities for residents.
Guiding Principle#4: Preserve and au�ment corridor enclosure.
Maintaining and improving the extent of roadwa�
corridor enclosures will promote communitv aesthetics
associated with the city's rural character. ^
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Guiding Principle #5: Preserve views. Miti�atin�the visual impacts of
development will also preserve the aesthetic elements
of the landscape.
Guiding Principle #6: Preserve and maintain landmarks and unique qoints
of local character. Preservin� distinct cultural features
� will maintain a familiar sense of place in the
communitv.
In order to implement the above Goals and Guidin� Principles the Ci will
adopt a Conservation Design Ordinance that incorporates a Master Planning
requirement for all subdivisions greater than 5 acres in area or ruided for urban
density, as outlined in the Implementation Plan section of the Orono Rural Oasis
Project document a�pearing in Appendix� of this chapter.
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SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT HISTORY
Orono's many miles of shoreline are especially sensitive to misuse or
overdevelopment. As the interface between land and water, the shoreline is ever
changing. Shorelines are subject to continual erosion by wave action, ice
buildup or unstable soil conditions. Droughts dry out vegetation and heavy rains
or snow melt cause land slippage.
On top of these natural pressures, man is drawn to the lake and the shoreline
often becomes his battleground with nature. Lake access often means active use
and construction of buildings and structures causing unnatural soil loadings,
vegetation removal, and land alteration. Exposed soil becomes more subject to
erosion and man-made hardcover increases direct runoff quantity and speed.
Power boats increase wave action and, more damaging, stir up the lake bottom
causing release of nutrients and increased turbidity.
The impact, of course, is a degradation of water quality, impaired lake access and
a change in the natural aesthetics which drew people to the shore in the first
place. Legal considerations become entangled when lot descriptions conflict or
become inconsistent due to changing water levels or shoreline locations.
Therefore, planning considerations must recognize the desirability of human
interaction with the lake while at the same time providing for protection of
nature's sensitively balanced shoreline ecology.
Flood protection and floodplain management are extremely important to a
community as closely associated with water resources as is Orono. Orono has
no river system and therefore has no potential for swift, destructive floods in the
typical sense. But general highwater condi�ions have the potential of affecting
many properties by slowly rising water levels, shoreline destruction and high
water tables. Most critical are those residences built on low-lying peninsulas
such as Baldur Park, where a combination of high water levels and wave action
caused by powerboats or high winds may cause severe shoreline erosion. In
addition, flooding of upstream marshes may tend to cause localized backups or
. drainageway overloads.
Orono has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program and has therein
undertaken detailed studies of flood-prone areas. Very few structures are actually
affected but care is necessary to ensure no future flood plain encroachment and
no future loss of natural ponding areas which would result in higher water levels
elsewhere. The general trend seems to be potential for increasing high water
problems as urbanization spreads in other areas of the watershed thereby
reducing natural ground water assimilative capacity, eliminating ponding areas
and increasing storm water runoff quantities and speed. Therefore, Orono will
preserve its wetlands as much as possible to alleviate downstream flooding.
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Management of storm water runoff is essential for protection of the water
quality of Lake Minnetonka, for preservation of the natural wildlife habitat
of the marshlands, and for protection against flooding and flood damage.
The discussions above about Lake Minnetonka's water source, about wetlands
function, shoreline protection and flood prevention all have a common
connection to storm water management. The following sections are excerpts and
highlights of the pertinent studies referenced above:
The Metropolitan Council's 208 Water Quality Management Plan (1979)
explained storm water pollution potential as follows:
"Back r�
The problem of urban storm water runoff and the variable pollutants it carries
has received an increasing amount of national attention in the past five years,
largely because the contribution of unrecorded sources to water degradation had
previously not been assessed. Literally hundreds of millions of dollars of
pollution abatement funds are at stake,requiring careful allocation decisions.
The primary water quality problems occurring as a result of urban runoff are
caused by accumulation of pollutants and/or by short, intense 'shock loads' that
result in immediate water quality effects. National studies are showing
repeatedly that urban nonpoint inputs are a significant part of total water
pollution loading. They contribute a load of pollutants equivalent or greater in
some parameters than those released annually by municipal and industrial point
dischargers (this has been locally confirmed by the "Harza Study" as being
particularly relevant to Lake Minnetonka).
Urban Stormwater Pollutants and Pollution Process
The primary pollutants moved by urban stormwater are sediment, oxygen-
demanding substances, nutrients, heavy metals, bacteria, chlorides from road
salt, oil and grease, pesticides and poisonous compounds called polychlarinated
biphenyls(PCB's).
Sedimeut fram urban runoff inerits primary attention both as a pollutant itself,
and because of the tendency of some metals, nutrients and pesticides to adsorb
onto fine soil or organic particles under certain conditions. Urban stormwater
quality has sediment concentrations generally far greater than those of raw
sewage, with predominant sources of sediment being erosion, atmospheric
fallout and vehicular deposition. The detrimental effects of sediment include
decreased light penetration, settling on lake or stream bottoms, transport of
adhered pollutants, clogging of fish gills and decreased aesthetics. In general,
urbanization will increase sediment loads, with areas of rapid development
contributing the largest loads, but with fully developed areas also contributing
large sediment volumes.
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Oxygen-demanding substances introduced by urban runoff threaten receiving
water bodies with oxygen depletion resulting from biological and chemical
degradation of oxidizable material. Oxygen demand is best represented through
chemical oxygen demand (COD), but biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) has
historically been used as the most convenient means of reporting demand. BOD
and COD concentrations occurring in stormwater runoff are approximately
equal to those of secondary treatment effluent. The degree to which oxygen is
lost as a result of this demand depends upon the amount of degradable material
in the starmwater, benthic oxygen demands and the physical nature of flow in
the receiving water body.
Nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus) input resulting from urban runoff is
critical, since it becomes a contributing factor in eutrophication of
downstream inactive waters. Nutrient input levels are generally less than
inputs from municipal treatrnent sources, but nevertheless are significant to the
tota] water quality condition. Phosphorus input to water bodies, particularly
lakes, has in most cases been found to be the limiting element in determining
algal productivity. Nutrient character in the storm water runoff is highly
dependent upon oxygen conditions, pH and physical conditions such as
sediment and organic content in the water.
Toxic heavy metal loading from urban runoff inerits attention as a potential
nondegradable aid to stream deterioration. Metals are capable of reaching
critical levels in quiet areas where they are able to accumulate in bottom
sediments. Loading of heavy metals during a storm contributes a significant
portion of the entire load to urban streams.
Other constituents of urban runoff of concern, but of variable severity, include
� bacteria, chlorides (C]) from road salt, oil and grease, pesticides and PCB's.
These pollutants can be locally severe depending upon receiving water
conditions and proximity to source areas.
The major identified sources of urban stormwater pollution include: vehicular
and industrial emissions and leakages, combined sewer overflows, skid control
grit and deicing salts, street and construction litter, vegetation and animal
� droppings, improperly applied pesticides, atmospheric fallout and precipitation
and urban erosion. The largest inputs of urban pollutants within a developed
area come from industrial land uses, with commercial and high density
residential uses following for most pollutants.
Once pollutants are present on the urban surface, how they are moved about,
either suspended in the water or in solution, becomes very important for the
purpose of controlling them. Characteristically, an urban runoff event consists
of the washing-off of accumulated debris from a parking lot, rooftop, street,etc.,
rapidly enough to move sand, grit, leaves and the like and dissolve the soluble
chemicals. Extreme stress on the assimilative ability of the receiving water body
is generally caused by an increase in both pollutant concentration and water
runoff volume as the storrn begins and overcomes normal watershed depression
storage. The phenomenon of highest concentration during an event occurring on
the rising limit of a hydrograph (runoff versus time) followed by �radual
tapering-off is commonly called 'first flush'.
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The spring thaw of snow and ice can have an impact as great as or greater than
rain. Pollutants trapped by ice and snow are released together with the
melt-water to produce a flush effect when temperatures rise enough to melt
significant amounts of ice and snow.
Other factors affecting pollutant migration include the storm pattern; physical
factors such as soil type, land slope, and type of vegetation ground cover;
infiltration into drainage systems; and amount of temporary storage available in
the watershed. The worst time for an urban stormwater runoff to occur is during
a period of low flow, high temperature and low wind, when design loads for
point source inputs have not taken into account nonpoint inputs. These
conditions overstress the ability of the stream or lake to assimilate the
pollutants.
Pollutants behave in various ways during stormwater runoff events. A typical
storm would contribute extremely variable amounts of sediment. The largest
amount of sediment per volume of runoff would follow a first flush behavior,
that is it would correspond with the greatest flow of water and then diminish.
Associated with, and often adhered to this sediment are several harmful
pollutants, including metals, nutrients, bacteria, pesticides, and PCB's.
Pollutants that adsorb to sediment generaily tend to adsorb to the fine fraction,
thus increasing mobility and management difficulties.
The question of scale between individual runoff parameters becomes important
in analyzing the effects of urban runoff. For pollutants such as COD and
bacteria, the immediate areas downstream must be considered critical soon after
an event. Pollutants such as metals and nutrients, however, migrate far
downstream and have lonb lasting effects."
The 208 Study concluded that urban stormwater runoff pollution is potentially a
significant portion of total annual loading far the Metropolitan Area. Further
water pollution abatement programs must consider this source of pollutant input
and change to a balanced approach from the historic practice of considering only
point sources of pollution if future water quality goals are to be reached. Future
upgrading of municipal treatment plants and industrial dischargers should be
viewed in light of potential large capital expenditures for treatment structures
versus reduced expenditures for minimum-structural or source control of
nonpoint sources of pollution. The study recommendation was that "abatement of
nonpoint pollution from urban runoff should receive high priority in future water
pollution programs".
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's overall plan (1969) noted that:
"Urban development rapidly increases the amount of storm run-off in an
area because the hard-surfacing of streets and construction of buildings
reduces the amount of water absorbed by the soiL In addition, urban
areas are usually graded and drainage provided to prevent accumulation
of surface water. Since ground water aquifers are normally recharged by
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seepage of surface water, increased urbanization may be expected to
bring not only greater surface water run-off but a decrease in the natural
recharge of ground water".
This finding lead to the MCWD policy that each municipality prepare a drainage
plan for surface water resulting from urban runoff and that "each community
should identify swamps and marshes to be left in their natural state", thereby
acting as settling ponds and filters and avoiding direct runoff into Lake
Minnetonka.
The "Harza Study", a program for preserving the quality of Lake
Minnetonka, (1971) determined that the limiting nutrient for algal growth in
Lake Minnetonka was phosphorus and that the natural function of marshland and
wetland was to retard surface water flow and remove nutrients, especially the
phosphorus. And, storm water, especially that portion which runs off from urban
lands, is expected to become an ever more important source of phosphorus
pollution.
The Harza Study noted that preserving wetlands will play an important part in
the future handling of storm water. As the watershed continues to increase in
population, the rate of flow following storms will tend to increase. The existing
urbanized areas were found to be approximately 25% impervious while new
urbanization tended to be 35% impervious. This factor plus the general rate of
urbanization was at that time having the effect of increasing the water resources
of Lake Minnetonka by an equivalent of 4.25 inches per year. This accelerated
flow rate was causing pressure for the construction of storm sewers or other
structures to convey the storm water through the low areas and to reduce the
water level increase. But, the construction of storm sewers or paved channels
allows storm water to by-pass marshes, thereby curtailing the benefit to be
derived from them. On the other hand, by anticipating problems of localized
flooding, development can be restrained in those areas, storm sewers can be
avoided and storm water can be allowed to meander naturally through the natural
filtration system of the marshes.
Therefore, the Harza Study recommended that "the present policy of preserving
lakes and marshes from filling be continued. It is further recommended that the
future construction of storm sewers be minimized to those required to alleviate
local problems. Storm runoff from the watershed should be encouraged to flow
over marshes, not through them in conduits or around them. An attempt should
be made to locate those areas adjacent to marshes which may be flooded
intermittently because of increased runoff caused by future developments. These
areas should be reserved from further development just as though they were a
portion of the adjacent marsh".
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The Metropolitan Council's Storm Water Impact Investigation (1973)
included several pertinent conclusions, as follows:
1. The total quantity of storm water runoff will increase if present urban
development practices are continued.
2. The impact of converting an area of undeveloped land to dense
residential use will increase the pollution load from that area by more
than ten (10) times.
3. The storm water from dense residential areas averages fourteen times
greater phosphorus concentrations than the lakes, based on the results of
� this study, other similar studies in Minnesota, and that found in literature.
These concentrations are over nine times greater than the concentrations
associated with nuisance algae blooms.
4. Storm water runoff accounts for almost all of the nitrogen and
phosphorus added to the lakes and streams. This conclusion is based on
average flows and quality of the effluents from sewage treatment plants
compared to the flows and quality of the storm water runoff.
Based on this data and the previous published studies, the Storm Water Study
included the following recommendations:
L The objectives of storm drainage design should be revised from rapid
disposal to concepts which will decrease the impact of storm water by
reducing peak flows and improving quality.
2. The design criteria should include concepts such as on-site disposal,
retention ponds, retention of recharge areas and marshes, grass waterways,
and other new methods of management of storm water which may decrease
capital requirement for new development.
The following storm water policies and guidelines were then recommended for
consideration and adoption by the Metropolitan Council. These guidelines
applied to the development of municipal and private drainage plans and storm
water drainage systems including additions to existing facilities, and particularly
applied to Orono in its endeavor to protect and preserve Lake Minnetonka:
a. The systems shall be compatible with metropolitan and local flood
control plans.
b. Storm water drainage shall be discharged to marshlands, swamps,
retention basins or other treatment facilities priar to entering the public
waters
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c. Diversion of storm water to marshlands or swamps shall be encouraged
for existing or planned surface drainage wherever marshes and swamps
occur naturally and are feasible as receiving bodies.
d. Marshlands and swamps receiving storm waters shall include provisions
for water level control.
e. Temporary storage areas or retention basins scattered throughout
developed areas shall be encouraged where feasible to reduce peak flows,
erosion damage, and possibly reduce the total cost to the community.
£ Wide, shallow, grass waterways, where feasible, shall be used as
overflow channels from the retention basins to form an above-ground
drainage network. This waterway concept should be coordinated with the
greenways and open-space plans of the municipalities.
g. Natural vegeta�ion shall be used to reduce erosion in the waterways and
act as a buffer between developed land and the retention basins.
h. The practice of storing all storm water from natural units on that unit
shall be encouraged. Many residential lots may be amenable to this
concept and thus, ideally, whole subdivisions may be handled by this
method.
i. If marshland swamp disposal is not practical, some means to reduce the
level of settleable and suspended solids shall be constructed.
j. The drainage system components should be designed to maximize
upstream storage.
k. Facilities for temporary storage or for treatment of surface runoff shall be
designed for the discharge from a 100-year storm.
Orono's 1974 Surface Water Management Plan was a detailed quantitative
analysis of Orono's entire surface water drainage system. All wetlands and
marshes were individually reviewed as far as watershed, urbanization, runoff
characteristics, nutrient assimilative capacity and ponding capacity.
Pollution loads to the marshes and ponds were determined based on phosphorus
as the limiting nutrient. These loads took into consideration tributary acreage and
potential development on the tributary lands. The maximum phosphorus loading
comes from high density residential development and is 3.46 lbs/acre/year.
The assimilative capacity of the marshes was determined using two rates.
Permanent standing water has an assimilative capacity of 4 lbs/acre/year.
Permanent standing water was defined as areas of the marshes having cattails
and other emergent vegetation. The dryer areas of the marsh, which have water
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in them only intermittently, absorb a greater amount of phosphorus and have an
assimilative rate of 20 lbs/acre/year.
The study data was then compiled into one table listing all identified marshlands
in the City for purposes of determining minimum required marsh areas necessaxy
to properly detain the surface water runoff, thereby avoiding flooding and
affecting nutrient assimilation. The data included in this table is outlined as
follows:
L Names of watersheds and code names for sub-watersheds.
2. Acreage drained to the individual marshes, with totals for the drainage
areas where necessary.
3. The acreage of permanent water in the specified marshes and totals when
necessary.
4. The acreage of intermittently flooded wetland and totals when necessary.
5. The pollution assimilative capacity for each specific marsh with totals
when necessary.
6. The maximum residential density pollution potential for each specific
drainage area with totals when necessary.
7. The percentage of the marsh needed to assimilate the projected pollution
in its drainage area. �
8. The acreage, if any, with the potential for development of duck ponds,
within a marsh (located in permanent standing water and computed from
the water quality data).
9. The acre feet of storage available within the marsh.
10. The acre feet of storage required to prevent the flood level from rising
more than 1/2 foot.
11. The percentage of each marsh needed to control flooding from a 24-hour,
100-year storm.
The statistical result of this study was the realization that a natural storm water
drainage and filtration system was economically practical far Orono, but that
excessive urbanization would outstrip the natural capacity of most of the
wetlands leading to flooding potential and to increasing levels of nutrient
pollution in Lake Minnetonka. Three of the twelve study recommendations were
most significant in terms of the effect on the 1980 CMP:
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1. Every available means should be utilized to preserve the natural water
storage and treatment system,which is one of Orono's best assets.
2. The City of Orono should protect land adjacent to marshes which require
more than their total existing areas to control storm water runoff and
preserve the water quality.
3. The City of Orono should acquire supplementary land which is needed to
preserve the integrity of the natural system of pollution treatment and
runoff control.
Orono took these recommendations to heart in its planning during the mid-
1970's, via adoption of more stringent development standards that allowed for
the preservation of wetlands and required large minimum lot sizes to avoid the
detrimental effects of urbanization. �
As of todav the consideration of non-point stormwater pollution has been fully
enfranchised into the re�ulatory context in which Orono operates. Workin�
the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) and development partners
Orono reQuires non-point source controls of all new development. Throu h�'its
2009 Local Surface Water Management Plan Orono identifies specific projects
to further reduce its pollutant load to Lake Minnetonka and Lon Lake.
Preservation of wetlands is now required by state law. The wetland conservation
act, passed in 1993 prohibits wetland alterations except in special cases Where �
wetlands are unavoidablv altered such as throu�h major transportation projects
miti�ation for the loss of wetland acrea�e is necessary. The current Minnesota
Pollution Control A ency Stormwater Construction Permit which re�ulates any
construction activitv greater than one acre. specificall�prohibits untreated
stormwater dischar�es to Minnesota wetlands. lakes and streams. In the current
re�ulatorv context, wetlands still function as part of the stormwater s s�tem
further filtering treated stormwater and attenuatin�major flood events but they
now �et protections formerly reserved for lakes. Unfortunately urbanization
prior to the 1993 Act destro ed many wetlands and the loss of these filterin�and
flood attenuatin� svstems is the maior cause of water quality degradation in the
Metropolitan Area's lakes and streams.
Based on the Metropolitan Council's 208 Studv conclusions. the Council be a�n
emphasizin� stormwater pollution controls. The Environmental Protection
A�encv's National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) studies confirmed this
approach. In the two decades followin� the 208 Study Metropolitan Council
and metropolitan area municipalities and watersheds moved toward requiring
non-point stormwater treatment through the use of water quality ponds These
ponds functioned as sediment traps and were Ten�, erallv successful in removing
pollutants attached to soil particles.
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It became apparent however that sedimentation alone would not be sufficient to
protect the re�ion's surface waters. This realization refocused water quality
mitigation toward reducin� runoff volume through infiltration svstems o,perating
in conjunction with sedimentation ponds. As municipal and watershed
mana�ement programs evolved over the past decade, the runoff volume
emphasis has �rown. At present. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is
rewritin� its rules to include a runoff volume mana�ement standard and in 2008
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agenc,y revised to the stormwater construction
permit to require infiltration of proiects draining to an impaired water. Orono's
own mana e� ment pro�ram will be consistent with that of the MCWD.
ORONO 2009 LOCAL SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN
The Citv of Orono's 2009 Local Surface Water Management Plan serves as a
comprehensive planning document to guide the Citv in conservin�protecting,
and mana ing its surface water resources. Orono updated its 2002 Surface Water
Mana�ement Plan in conjunction with its Comprehensive Plan Update and the
updated 2009 Local Surface Water Management Plan stands separate from the
Comprehensive Plan document though it is summarized here. Orono intends this
plan to meet the requirements detailed in Minnesota Statutes 103B and
Minnesota�Rules 84l 0, administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil
Resources. The Local Surface Water Mana�ement Plan also seeks consistency
with the goals and policies of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and with
the requirements and guidance provided in the Metropolitan Council's 2030
Water Resources Management Policv Plan•
Minnesota Statutes and Rules
In 1995, Minnesota Statutes section 473.859, subd. 2, was amended to make the
local surface water mana�ement plan required by Minnesota Statutes section
103B.235 a part of the land use plan of the local comprehensive plan. Section
103B.235 provides that a local surface water management plan should be
prepared once a watershed plan for the area has been approved. Section
103B.235 also enerally identifies the content requirements for the plan. The
Local Surface Water Mana�ement Plan must be submitted to both the watershed
management organization(s) within whose watershed the community is located
and to the Metropolitan Council for its review. Appendix B-2 of Metropolitan
Council's Water Resources Management Policv Plan outlines the statutory
requirements for content.
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District was established in 1967 and completed
its first Water Resources Management Plan in 1969. The 1982 Metropolitan
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Surface Water Management Act ("Chapter 509") compelled regional and local
watershed management planning, including preparation of a watershed
management plan by the MCWD. Development of the second �eneration
MCWD plan was ^�mm����� �� ��4� a completed in�-�9-� 1997. The focus of
these earlier plans was on identifvin�problems and solutions relating to water
quality de�radation resultin� from urbanization and on preventin� further
degradation from future development.
Durin� the period 2004-2006 the MCWD completed a number of specialized
studies includin� detailed analyses of the condition of lakes streams and
wetlands in the watershed. and an extensive H drologic and Hydraulic analvsis
of existin� and expected future h d��ic and water ualitv conditions The
District's 2006 Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan consolidates
the findin�s and recommendations of those studies and focuses on the Water
Resource. It steps awav from a 'one size fits all' re ulator� approach to a
performance mana�ement structure and reco�nizes that different water bodies
require different levels of protection. Individual Subwatershed Plans set forth
comprehensive and holistic hvdrologic water uality and ecological inte�rity
�oals for the lakes, streams and wetlands within the watershed Structural and
non-structural approaches to obtaining these �oals are detailed by subwatershed
Orono has si�nificant areas of land in the Lon� Lake Creek Painters Creek and
Lake Minnetonka subwatersheds with a very small area in the Gleason Lake
subwatershed. In addition to the statutory rule and Metropolitan Council
requirements. the MCWD Plan identifies additional items which must be
addressed bv each of the 29 cities within the District
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�l�a�r Basic required elements of each local plan include•
a) �e}��e preparation of a local water management plan (or amendment of
an existing plan) in conformity with the Watershed District plan;
b) establishment of a capital improvement program; and
c) adoption of local ordinances for implementation of the plan.
In addition, Orono has specific requirements established bv the MCWD's 2006
plan, amon�: them bein� establishment of a pro�ram for Phosphorus Load
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Reduction in certain Lake Minnetonka bays and creeks• identification of known
floodin� areas and establishin an appropriate plan to address them; assessment
of the need for erosion control at specified stormwater �pe outflow locations•
and identifyin� strate�ies for protecting and conservin th�e hvdrologic and
ecological values of Kev Conservation Areas within the Citv.
Metropolitan Council 2030 Water Resources Management Policv Plan
Orono's 2009 Local Surface Water Management Plan will be submitted to
Metropolitan Council for its review concurrent with the review by the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. According to Metropolitan Council,
failure to have an updated local surface water management plan consistent with
the requirements found in Appendix B-2 of the Council's 2030 Water Resources
Management Policy Plan will result in a metropolitan system impact.
Metropolitan Council has expanded the content required by statute. This
expanded content is provided in Appendix B-2 of the Water Resources
Management Policy Plan and is summarized here:
• A strong policy statement toward nondegradation of surface water
resources.
• Adopting official controls that control peak runoff rates (for the 2, 10,
and 100-year rainfall events) and lead to total suspended solids and total
phosphorus reductions of 80% and 50%, respectively.
• Preparing wetland management plans.
• Including funding mechanisms that support implementation and
enfarcement.
• Integration of Orono's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
� (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit into
this Local Surface Water Management Plan.
• Assessment of issues and corrective actions and Orono's actions to assist
in solving the issues identified.
• Acknowledgement of impaired waters to which the City drains and the
City's perceived role in future Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).
• A capital improvement plan that relates to the issues and corrective
actions.
• An erosion and sediment control ordinance consistent with requirements
in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Stormwater Construction Permit.
• Require infiltration of the first '/�-inch of runoff of impervious surfaces
where soils lend themselves to this practice. �
The synopsis of additional requirements picks those that Orono's Local Surface
Water Management Plan addresses most directly. Other requirements from
Metropolitan Council's guidance are addressed more specifically in 2009 Local
Surface Water Management Plan document, which is separate from the
Comprehensive Plan.
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Orono �999 2009 Local Surface Water Mana�ement Plan
The City of Orono in 2002 adopted ^���������',� :��*� ��F��� �*����� �'
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Ee�p��ker��.�e—��er���e� Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP)
completed by Bonestroo and Associates. The City will concurrently with the
adoption of the 2008-2030 CMP adopt an update of the SWMP. The 2009 Orono
Local Surface Water Mana�ement Plan will be a separate document reviewed by
Metropolitan Council and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District under the
authority of Minnesota Statutes 103B.235.
The maior policv chan�es from the 2002 Surface Water Mana�ement Plan relate
to infiltration and water ualitv treatment for new development and
redevelopment and to Orono's Phosphorus Reduction Plan (PRP).
Thou�h Orono will not see si�nificant redevelopment the Cit�'s
development/redevelopment goal is to seize every opportunitv to retrofit rate
control, infiltration, and water qualitv treatment. While this �oal emphasizes
takin� advanta�e of opportunities that present themselves. the City will also take
s�ecific steps throu�h its own Capital Improvement Projects to obtain the
phosphorus load reduction described within its PRP This phosphorus load
reduction strate�y is mandated in Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Orono
must develop a plan to reduce phosphorus in its surface water dischar���30
pounds per vear over the 10- e�ar span covered bv the 2009 Local Surface Water
Mana�ement Plan update. Consequentiv, the update focuses on potential
proiects and development controls and guantifving actual load reductions from
these activities. Projects that occurred since vear 2000 will be reviewed and any
phosphorus reduction that �oes bevond what is otherwise required will be
credited toward the 230 pound per year reduction.
Orono's Local Surface Water Management Plan requires the use of functions and
values assessments as a companion to the wetland delineations that ty ip cally
accompany development applications. City-wide wetland inventories conducted
by Orono and then the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District have determined
function and values for wetlands throu�hout the City. Accordin� to its recent
wetland ordinance and in conjunction with the watershed Orono stipulates
buffer and treatment standards for wetlands based on these function and values.
The Minnesota Pollution Control A ency has designated the Citv of Orono as an
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Svstem (NPDES) Phase II Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) community. Orono's Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is a permit requirement and addresses six minimum
control measures:
1) Public education
2) Public involvement
3) Illicit discharge detection and elimination
4) Construction site runoff control
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5) Post-construction runoff control
6) Pollution prevention in municipal operations
�� The City's SWPPP contains Best Mana�ement Practices within each of the listed
control measures. These were identified using a self-evaluation and input process
with City Staf£ Many of the �oals and policies discussed in Orono's 2009 Local
Surface Water Mana ement plan are directly related to requirements listed in the
NPDES program. As a result. the Implementation Section of the plan references
the items listed in the City's SWPPP.
As required by statute and Metropolitan Council requirements. the 2009 Orono
Local Surface Water Mana�ement Plan identifies water resources issues within
Orono or resultin� from Orono's stormwater discharge. The most notable among
these is phosphorus loadin� to the bavs of Lake Minnetonka. However, other
more localized issues and corrective actions are also identified and these become
the basis for Orono's �oal and policv statements and implementation plan.
The Citv has a strong interest in protecting and managin� its valuable water and
natural resources, reco�nizing the relationships between resource protection, land
use mana�ement, development and redevelopment, and fiscal responsibilit�The
City of Orono promotes sustainable stormwater management practices for
meetin� its water resource mana�ement �oals. Sustainable stormwater
management is well-ali�ned with the City's values. Sustainable practices capture
rain water in a decentralized s�stem of infiltration and filtration practices. These
sustainable practices avoid collectin� and conveving runoff through gutters
catch basins. and pipes. Rather, sustainable practices look to the absorption and
� infiltration of runoff throu�h innovative and aesthetically, leasing landscape
design and conserved natural areas.
The�eneral ;�oals of Orono's 2009 Local Surface Water Management Plan are:
• Reduce capital expenditures needed to meet water guantit�nd quality
standards.
• Minimize existin� floodin� and erosion and sedimentation problems
�enerated by surface flows.
• Improve stormwater quality in waterbodies by utilizing the most
effective combination of inte�rated mana�ement practices and bv
implementin�a phoshorus reduction plan.
• Protect �roundwater quantitv and quality by allowing for passive
treatment and infiltration of stormwater.
• Promote groundwater recharge by creating additional pondinQ areas and
preserving existin� wetlands.
• Protect and enhance water recreational facilities and fish and wildlife
habitat.
• Protect wetland function and values through implementation of its
wetland protection ordinance.
• Preserve floodplain and natural areas
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• Preserve ve�etation around stormwater detention areas bv leavin them
in a natural state.
� Educate and involve residents and staff in surface water mana�ement.
• Support other a�encies, such as Minnehaha Creek Watershed District so
a coordinated mana ement program can be realized.
Orono's implementation program is based on the information develo�ed in its
review of issues and corrective actions. This pro�ram reflects the needs and
concerns of many stakeholders including the Citv Council City Staff citizens
and the watershed district. The implementation program also reflects the Cit ��'s
fundin� capability and limitations to this capabilitv. Consequently amon�the
issues and corrective actions identified not all appear as implementation items
Some are not there because Orono's role is one of su�portin� more re i�onal
efforts and those re�ional efforts are not underway. Some corrective actions do
not appear as implementation items because other priorities such as phosphorus
reduction or repairing erosion, take precedence.
The implementation pro�ram has three maior components• the phos hp orus
reduction plan, wetland restoration, and development controls The phosphorus
reduction plan is a reAuirement of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
All implementation items, includin� wetland restorations and development
controls, will be assessed for phosphorus reduction potential in order to
determine progress made in reducing phosphorus loads to Lake Minnetonka
Additionallv. the City will review past activities — goin� back to the year 2000 —
as to whether anv phosphorus reduction occurred there. Orono's Phosphorus
Reduction Plan includes a five-vear projection of reduction for specific projects
outlined in the City's capital improvement plan The annual report to Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District will include an assessment of prolects for one
additional vear, as well as potential activities under consideration for
implementation in the next five ears.
The City's current capital improvement plan includes several proj ects that
directly address issues identified in the 2002 Surface Water Mana�ement Plan
However. the 2009 update looks specifically at fundin�sources so that Orono
can prioritize these expenditures.
Review and adoption of Orono's 2009 Local Surface Water Mana�ement Plan
will follow the procedure outlined in Minnesota Statutes 103B.235:
`After consideration but before adoption bv the �overning body each local
�overnment unit shall submit its water management plan to the watershed
mana�ement organization[s] for review for consistency with the watershed
plan. The or�anizationjs] shall have 60 days to complete its review '
`Concurrentiv with its submission of its local water man�ement plan to the
watershed management or�anization each local government unit shall
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submit its water management plan to the Metropolitan Council for review
and comment. The council shall have 45 davs to review and comment upon
the local plan. The council's 45-dav review period shall run concurrently
with the 60-day review period by the watershed mana�ement organization.
The Metropolitan Council shall submit its comments to the watershed
management organization and shall send a copy of its comments to the local
. government unit.'
`After approval of the local plan by the watershed management
o�anization�sl, the local �overnment unit shall adopt and implement its plan
within 120 davs, and shall amend its official controls accordin�ly within 180
da•�
Periodic amendments mav be required to incorporate chan�es in local practices:
In particular, changes in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed Mana�ement Plan or
the watershed district rules ma�quire revisions to the 2009 Local Surface
Water Mana�ement Plan. Plan amendments will be incorporated by following
the review and adoption steps outlined above.
Orono's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Svstem (NPDES Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit requires an annual public hearing,
At the time this hearin� is held each year the City will also submit to Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District a report on the amount of phosphorus reduction
obtained throu�projects that year. This report will also update the 5-vear
proiected Capital Improvement Plan by one year and will thus present a revised
estimate of projected phosphorus reduction.
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FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT
An element of surface water management addressed in �g�ex*r�T
SWMP Goals a�e�e is the management of flood plains and wetlands. The City
of Orono �as ori ig nally adopted a Flood Plain ^^a �x'�*'^^a� "'��^n��m��*
Ordinance in 1970, which has since been revised and updated on a re�ular basis,
the last revision bein a�major u�date in 2004. *�� �•������ ��'�•����� �-� The
principles of flood plain re�ulation � hand-in-hand with those of stormwater
management. The intent of this ordinance is to promote the public health, safety
and general welfare and to minimize the incidence of periodic inundation of
flood hazard areas which results in potential loss of life, loss of property, health
and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services,
extraordinarv public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment
of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and e� neral
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public mitigation projects, in the irreparable destruction of these valuable natural
resources typical of these areas, loss of water retention facilities, and degradation
of open space and wildlife habitats. The City will be best served by retention of
open land uses which would locate permanent structures and artificial
obstructions in a manner that would not obstruct the passage of waters nor
destroy the natural public waters, marshes and wetlands within the City.
The specific goals and intents of floodplain management in Orono include:
1. Reduce danger to health by protecting surface and groundwater supplies
from the impairment which results from incompatible land uses by
providing safe and sanitary drainage.
2. Reduce the financial burdens imposed both on this community and on
communities within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the
individual therein by frequent floods and overflow of water on lands.
3. Permit and encourage planned development land uses which will not
impede the flow of floodwater or cause danger to life or property.
4. Permit and encourage land uses compatible with the preservation of the
natural vegetation and marshes which are a principal factor in the
maintenance of constant rates of water flow through the year and which
sustain many species of wildlife and plant growth.
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5. Avoid fast runoff of surface waters from developed areas to prevent
pollutional materials such as animal feces, motor oils, paper, sand, salt
and other debris, garbage and foreign materials from being carried
directly into the nearest natural stream, lake or other public waters.
6. Encourage a suitable system of ponding areas to permit the temporary
withholding of rapid water r.unoff which contributes to downstream
flooding and general water pollution giving preference to areas which
contribute to groundwater infiltration and recharge, thereby reducing the
need for public projects to contain, store and control such runoff.
7. Provide sufficient land area to carry abnormal flows of storm water in
period of heavy precipitation, and to prevent needless expenditures of
public funds for storm sewers and flood protection devices which proper
planning could have avoided.
8. Prevent the development of structures in areas unfit for human usage by
reason of danger from flooding, unsanitary conditions or other hazards.
9. Prevent the placement of artificial obstructions which restrict the right of
public passage and use of the bed, bank and water of any creeks, marshes
or watercourses within the City.
10. Protect against potential loss of life, loss of property, health and safety
hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services,
extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and
impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public
health, safety and general welfare.
Orono's 2004 Floodplain Management Ordinance uses methods of anal�ng
flood hazards which are consistent with the standards established bv the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Ordinance is compliant with
� the rules and re�ulations of the National Flood Insurance Program codified as 44
Code of Federal Regulations Parts 59--78, as amended. so as to maintain the
communitv's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Pro�ram. Orono"s
defined flood plains are depicted on Map 3A-6.
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SHORELAND MANAGEMENT
The City of Orono in 1992 adopted a comprehensive Shoreland Management
Ordinance, pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 103F, Minnesota Regulations Parts 6120.2500-6120.3900, and
the planning and zoning enabling legislation in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462.
The purpose of the Shoreland Management Ordinance is to promote the public
health, safety and general welfare by providing for the wise subdivision, use and
development of shorelands abutting public waters that exist within the City's
corporate boundaries. The City recognizes that the uncontrolled use and
development of shorelands has a negative impact on not only the quality of
surface waters, but on the economic, recreational and natural environmental
values of sharelands and the waters they surround.
The specific intent of the Shoreland Management Ordinance is:
1. Protect the water quality of Lake Minnetonka and other lakes within the
City by allowing development of uses in the shoreland areas which are
compatible with the goals and policies of this Community Management
Plan.
2. Provide appropriate standards for development which will minimize the
impacts of shoreland development on the water quality and the economic,
aesthetic, and natural environment values of Orono's lakes.
Orono's defined Shoreland Overlav District is de�icted on Map 3A-7.
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CMP Part 3A. Environmental Protection Plan
TREE PRESERVATION
Northern Orono's natural landscape is characterized by its rural vistas
interspersed with many areas of woodland, including vestiges of the `Big
Woods" characterized by large old hardwoods with a high overstory that shades
the ground below, limiting understory growth. The most pristine of these Big
Woods sites have been preserved by generous donations of acreage to the
MnDNR by a number of area property owners, resulting in the Wolsfeld Woods
and Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Areas.
Other forested acreage in the rural portion of the City is characterized by wooded
hills interspersed with wetlands that in some cases have never been cleared, but
equally as common are former farm fields that no longer are used agriculturally
and may have younger stands of native species. A majority of these wooded
lands are in private ownership, although certain parcels have been preserved via
acquisition as City parks, such as Lowry Woods, the Highwood Nature Preserve,
the and Saga Hill Nature Preserve.
Former farm fields that have been developed residentially over the last 20-40
years in central and northern Orono typically exhibit a strong growth of
transplanted hardwoods and conifers, creating an `urban forest' of sorts. While
the City has not taken a strong role in encouraging revegetation in these
neighborhoods, residents clearly have shown a desire for a wooded setting.
Where residential development has occurred in already wooded areas, developers
have been cautious about preserving woodlands that add to the value and
� marketability of residential sites. Additionally, Orono's subdivision codes have
long required the planting of boulevard trees where necessary, to set the tone for
new development.
Orono's primary thrust for tree preservation has been along the lakeshores,
where prohibitions on removal of mature trees within 7S of the shoreline has
been in place since the mid 1970's. These regulations were strengthened in the
early 1990's by adoption of ordinances prohibiting clearcutting near the
lakeshore and on steep slopes and bluffs in the shoreland.
Tree Preservation Policy �
1. The City finds that its trees and woodlands provide numerous benefits
including, but not limited to: stabilization of the soil by the prevention of
erosion and sedimentation, reduction of storm water runoff, improvement
of air quality, reduction of noise pollution, control of urban heat island
effect, protection and increase of property values, protection of privacy,
energy conservation through natural insulation, providing habitat for
birds and other wildlife, and conservation and enhancement of the city's
physical and aesthetic environment.
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2. It is the City's policy to preserve and protect significant trees, stands of
trees and wooded buffer areas, the loss of which as a result of land
disturbances associated with the process of development or construction
would adversely affect the character of the City and the integrity and
quality of its development. The City recognizes that, despite the best
efforts of the City and property owners, trees may occasionally be lost in
the development or construction process. In those cases tree replacement
or reforestation shall be required.
3. The City will study whether adoption of additional tree protection and
replacement ordinances is necessary to accomplish these goals.
Additionallv, the adoption and implementation of a Conservation Desi�n
ordinance will occur concurrentiv with adoption of this CMP update
requirin� ecolo�ical analvsis for all new residential develo�ments �reater
than 5 acres.
4. The eradication of exotic vegetation species such as buckthorn will be
encoura�ed in all wooded areas. However in Shoreland areas where
complete removal of buckthorn may leave a relativelv bare lakeshore
plans for reve�etation may be required.
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QUALITY OF LIFE PRESERYATION
Orono's primarily residential character has resulted in an environment that is
relatively free from the noise pollution of major roadways, the light pollution of
commercial and industrial development, and other negative impacts such as
odors, vibration, toxic emissions, glare and visual clutter that are common in
non-residential areas. The residents of Orono place a high value on the quality
of life provided by the lack of such negative impacts.
The City of Orono is committed to preserving the qualities that make Orono an
attractive residential community while providing an adequate level of the
necessary services, commerce and industries required to support the community.
Preservation of Dark Skies
A key element that adds to the quality of life in Orono is its dark ni h� t sky. The
abilitv to view a naturallv dark, star-filled sk�s a precious resource as valuable
as our forested landscapes and our fresh air and clean water. But this inspiring
amenity can be easilv lost in the presence of inappr�o riate and unnecessary
outdoor li�htin�
While artificial li�htin� is clearly needed to allow us to see our way in the
darkness, the quality of that lightin�can have a profound effect on our ni�ht-time
securitv and enjoyment. Three of the most serious problems associated with
outdoor lightin�include lag re, light trespass, and sk,y_ l�ow.
Glare. One of the basic premises of effective lightin� is to illuminate onl� �
we wish to see. When we see a distant point of light, we are seeing light from
the fixture rather thasi what the light is intended to illuminate. We are observing
�lare that can severel�per the vision of drivers, pedestrians boaters and
cyclists, creatin� a hazard rather than increasing safety. Glare can be an
annovance as well as an energy-waster. Poorlv-desianed fixtures can waste 30-
40 percent of the li h�y produce b larina onto nei h��_properties and
into the night sk�
Li�ht Trespass. Li�ht trespass is li�ht from a source on one propert�pilling
onto an adjacent or nearb�property where it ma� be unwanted and unneeded.
Common sources of li�ht trespass are streetlights and home securit�i�g_
Poorly desi�ned outdoor liahtinQ shines out into the nei�hborhood, illuminating
areas that were not intended to be lit, shining into bedroom windows and
disturbin�p, creating an unattractive look to the area.
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Skv Glow. The illumination of clouds, moisture and and airborne matter b�
lightin� often results in diffuse li�ht in the ni h� t sky called `skv glow' This
bri�htenin� of the ni�ht skv makes it difficult to view the stars and in hi�hly-lit
urban areas can practicallv turn night into da�
In addition to these disruptive effects of im�roper li htin� the amount of ener�v
wasted can be si�nificant. This waste of ener�y results in hiaher ener��ts
and increased environmental pollution from unneeded power �eneration
Dark Sky Policies.
]. The Citv finds that preservation of dark skies is an important factor in
maintainin� the qualit� of life in Orono and that inappropriate and
unnecessarv outdoor li�htin� can lead to lare li ng t tres asp s sky �low
and other negative impacts inconsistent with dark skies.
2. Orono will encourage the use of efficient and properly desi�ned outdoor
lightin� to limit the occurrence of these ne�ative impacts while providing
for the necessary levels of safetv security and visibilitv appropriate to the
area being illuminated.
3. The Citv will investi�ate and consider ad�ting ordinances providing
minimum standards far outdoor lightin� with the intent of minimizing
li�ht pollution without si�nificantiv inhibitin�safety and securit�
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ORONO'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMITMENT
The Goals and Policies of this Chapter are basic to the remaining sections of the
Community Management Plan. Without environmental stability, Orono's
character and vitality would be lost. With environmental care and concern,
Orono citizens expect their forefather's heritage to live on for generations to
come.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GOALS
1. To preserve the quality of Lake Minnetonka.
2. To preserve the quality of all other lakes in Orono.
3. To preserve the City's marshland, wetland and natural drainage
system.
4. To provide for surface water management such that the City is
protected from both flooding hazards and pollution hazards.
5. To protect the City's ground water resources from pollution and
from depletion.
6. To protect the City from air,water and noise pollution.
7. To preserve open space, light and air, including solar access for all
properties.
8. To preserve a reasonable amount of native woodlands as an integral
part of Orono's heritage.
9. To protect and preserve a reasonable amount of natural wildlife
habitat in woodlands and wetlands.
10. To protect the land from soil erosion and the hazards of dust and
siltation.
11. To preserve greenways and open snace corridors.
12. To promote the conservation and enhancement of the qualitv of
surface water and wetlands throu�hout the city, particularly Lake
Minnetonka.
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13. To ensure the preservation and enhancement of the existing "rural
character" of the city.
14. To preserve Orono's dark night skies and minimize light pollution.
GENERAL POLICIES FOR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. Orono will promote and support the formulation and ���:��
implementation of environmental protection policies by other Lake
Minnetonka area municipalities and. responsible government
agencies. Even though Orono plays a key role in the protection of Lake
Minnetonka, permanent preservation of the quality of Lake Minnetonka
is impossible without coordinated policies and without active
implementation of proven protective measures. Environmental
enforcement may be difficult in the face of development pressures, but
without commitment and sacrifice, a nibbling effect will surely place the
goal beyond reach and beyond recovery.
2. Environmental protection policies will continue to be utilized in the
formation of all other goals and policies in this CMP. Orono's
commitment to environmental quality is carried throughout each element
in this comprehensive plan, coloring the goals, policies and
implementation practices in every facet of municipal responsibility.
3. Development density will be limited to a level which will not overload
the natural surface water drainage and filtration system.
Urbanization increases the speed and quantity of surface runoff while
decreasing the water quality. �e���e�� '�c�=��—Qex��--�•��'��
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r„+r;�^' ^� m;'^+;^� The use of su�plementary stormwater runoff
qualit�quantit m�ana_�ement systems such as artificial ponding will
continue to be implemented as required bv local, state and federal
standards, but such methods will not override the basic premise of
reliance on natural systems. Therefore, development density will not be
increased to a level at which the capacitv of natural systems to assimilate
nutrients and handle flow rates and volumes is exceeded.
4. Surface water runoff will be directed through the natural drainage
system. Direct runoff into the lake will be avoided and will be
prohibited whenever possible. The longer the routing of storm water
between source and the lake and the longer the duration of ponding in a
wetland or other stormwater holdin� area, the more nutrients are
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assimilated and the more silt is settled. T'�� +r^���� ��'�*^� �_,�*�� �„���'�'
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The result of extended retention will be improved lake water quality. The
use of supplementarv pondin� or other management practices for pre-
treatment of stormwater upstream of wetlands will be required for new
development. and will be added to serve existing development when
practical and feasible, but will not provide a basis for overall density
increases in Orono.
5. Natural drainageways will be favored over artificial storm sewers.
Storm sewers increase the speed and concentration of runoff and provide
no natural filtration or nutrient assimilation. Storm sewers will only be
utilized in local flood prone areas or where there is soil erosion insolvable
by natural means. Whenever possible, storm sewer outlets will be
directed to pre-treatment facilities or natural
drainageways, and when feasible the dischar�e from storm sewers will be
routed throu�h wetlands before dischar ing u��u �^*.�o�*� into the lake.
Storm sewer systems will not be considered for new developments or
where satisfactory natural drainage systems already exist. Where storm
sewers are needed, all efforts shall be taken to minimize their impacts on
receiving waters.
6. The wetlands and marshlands of the city will be protected and
preserved as wildlife habitats, as unique open spaces, and as the only
economically practical method of flood protection and storm water
runoff filtration. :'�:� u� C*„a< *�,o �n4 �x�„+ n �•� ,�,r +
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�'�u��,���z=����*��. The water quality studies of the 1970s recommended
preservation and utilization of wetlands as the key element of an
inte�;rated, permanent surface water quality mana ement pro�ram for
Lake Minnetonka. Orono's earlv positive response to those
recommendations has been bolstered bv regional state and federal
pro�rams and laws that have since established wetland preservation (and
protection) as a hieh re u�lator� riarity. Orono's recentl�pdated
wetland protection ordinances in concert with the additional regulatory
authoritv of the MCWD, the MnDNR MnBWSR and the Corps of
En�ineers will continue to provide an aggressive program to retain and
enhance the viabilitv of the City's wetlands.
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7. Protection of the City's marshland, wetlands and drainageways shall
include protection of adjoining lands and prevention of drainage,
filling, dredging or wetland vegetation removal. Ordinances � that
establish buffers around wetlands and additional setbacks for all land
alteration or construction will be strictly enforced. Wherever possible, the
City will acquire open space and flowage easements and covenants for
conservation of these lands.
8. Protection of lake resources will allow reasonable access, use and
enjoyment while preventing overcrowding and excessive
encroachment. In conformance with MnDNR Shoreland Management
regulations for Recreational Development ]akes, the City will continue to
prohibit overly dense development within 1,000 feet of Lake
Minnetonka. In conjunction with the Lake Minnetonka Conservation
District, �e lake use regulations will be promoted to limit excessive
boat density and overuse of sensitive bays. Land use regulations will
continue to be �e� refined and enforced to provide reasonable
control over building density, land alteration and lakeshore
encroachment.
9. Lake shorelines will be protected from alteration. Natural vegetation
in shoreland areas will be preserved insofar as practical and reasonable in
order to retard surface runoff and soil erosion, and to utilize excess
nutrients. The establishment and preservation of vegetated buffers along
lake shorelines will be promoted and encouraged. Clearcutting of the
lakeshore will continue to be prohibited. In areas of soil or wave action
erosion, natural stone rip rap shoreline protection as well as
bioengineerin� (plant-based) solutions for shoreline stabilization will be
encouraged. The use of artificially constructed seawalls will be
discoura�ed except where no other shoreline stabilization options are
feasible.
10. Lake bed alterations will be discouraged because of adverse
short-term and long-term effects on water quality. Dredging of lake
beds releases large amounts of otherwise trapped nutrients and silt which
adversely affects water quality for long periods of time. Althou�
City's jurisdiction over dred�in� in lake beds mav be limited, �dredging
of new channels or inlets in wetlands borderin� lakes «��'�' -^,�^*--�
a�e�e� to provide riparian access where none existed naturally will be
opposed. Dredging will be �e�e� deemed appropriate in limited
circumstances only where absolutely necessary to maintain existing
natural riparian access permanently lost by something beyond the control
of the landowner. Periodic low water conditions or the owner's desire for
deeper draft watercraft are not sufficient reasons for disrupting sensitive
lake beds.
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11. Development or alteration of floodplains will be restricted. Most of
the City's identified floodplains are located along the shoreline or within
designated marshlands and will be protected by other provisions
applicable to those areas. In addition, where floodplains do exist on
otherwise dry buildable land, construction, filling or alteration will be
strictly controlled so as to avoid flow restrictions, to avoid flood level
increases on other properties, and to avoid costly flood damage or
pollution dangers.
12. Natural resource investigation will be required as part of all
development proposals. This will include topographical information,
soil analysis, drainage plans, vegetation plans, erosion control measures
and similar site data related to each project, whether public or private.
The extent of each such review will be determined by probable
environmental impact. Greater detail will be required of larger projects
than of smaller ones. As proximity to Lake Minnetonka or a major
wetland increases, so will the care and concern increase in direct
proportion.
13. On-site water retention facilities will be required as part of all
residential, commercial or industrial development projects whenever
necessary to maintain or improve the existing storm water runoff
patterns. Whenever a development's location, size, scope or hardcover
would tend to increase the quantity of runoff; increase the speed of
runoff, or decrease the quality of runoff, that development will be
required to provide on-site retention facilities sufficient to maintain the
existing situation or to improve the resulting runoff by reducing quantity,
reducing speed and/or improving quality. No development will be
permitted to adversely impact its neighbors, or the City, by changing
drainage patterns or by otherwise adversely affecting storm water
drainage. National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) standards will be
applied to the design of new stormwater ponds.
14. Land use and development will not be permitted at the expense of
environmental protection. No land will be permitted to be subdivided
or built upon which is held unsuitable by the City for the proposed use
because of flood hazard, inadequate drainage, soil formations with severe
limitations for development, severe erosion potential, unfavorable
topography, inadequate water supply or sewage disposal capabilities, or
any other feature likely to be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of
the future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community. No
land use will be allowed to adversely affect the neighborhood's air or
water resources nor will any use be permitted to emit noise, dust,
electrical or radiation pollution.
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15. Erosion control plans and programs will be required in all land
alteration projects. Each contractor will be required to minimize the
probability of soil erosion on site and/or siltation damage downstream.
The smallest amount of bare ground shall be exposed for as short a time
as possible. Temporary ground cover will be required until permanent
cover is provided. Sediment traps will be required on slopes and between
construction sites and public roadways. Fill must be compacted and
stabilized for permanence.
16. Erosion control Best Management Practices shall be applied to all
land alteration projects. The MPCA's Urban Best Management
Practices entitled "Water Quality in Urban Areas" shall be applied to the
review of proposed developments to reduce non-point source pollutant
loadings in storm water runoff. To implement this policy, the City will
incorporate these standards and requirements in its stormwater
management plan and land use controls.
17. Citizen efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment will
be encouraged. The City will encourage individual citizens and private
groups or organizations to be pro-active in the preservation of the
environment in which they live. Activities such as reforestation, prairie
and wetland restoration, buckthorn removal, minimizing use of
phosphorus on lawns ��a �� a�*�rrt�r*�, establishment of lakeshore buffer
strips and rain ar� dens, lake and stream trash cleanup, and other citizen-
driven efforts are an important element in Orono's commitment to
environmental protection. �
18. Protection and preservation of �reenwavs and open space corridors
will be considered as part of the development process. The Cit.�
strive to provide connectivitv between and among natural and semi-
natural open spaces. Remnant natural areas will be preserved to the
�reatest extent possible, and will be connected where a�propriate by
�reenways that mav incorporate water resources and lar�er wetland
systems, semi-natural communities, andd restoration of de�raded natural
areas. Opportunities for recreation and pedestrian movement within and
between �reenway corridors will be done in a manner that ensures no
ne�ative impacts to sensitive natural areas.
19. New development will be required to adhere to the methods of
Conservation Desi�n in order to achieve the City's environmental
protection goals. New development shall adhere to the six Guiding
Principles established through the Orono Rural Oasis Studv, includin�
- Promotion of ecolo icallv sensitive stormwater management.
- Establishment and maintenance of native ecological communities.
- Establishment and maintenance of ecological connections.
- Preservation and augmentation of corridor enclosures.
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- Preservation off views.
- Preservation and maintenance of landmarks and unique points of --
local character.
20. Preservation of Orono's dark ni�ht skies will be nromoted by
encoura�in� the use of appronriate outdoor lightin� design. The Citv
will consider adoption of ordinances with the intent of minimizing light
pollution without si�nificantly inhibiting safety and securit�
URBAN AREA POLICIES FOR NATURAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
1. Land use standards will limit the impact of urban encroachment on
Lake Minnetonka. Minimum lot widths will space out docks and
structural encroachments while increasing areas of natural vegetation.
The City will support the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District in its
ongoin� efforts to r ^'�� „�� ��b„'�*;^�^ ._�;�� limit the number of boats per
property and the amount of public waters available for private docking
and boat storage.
2. Retention of natural vegetation will limit the impact of urbanization
as visible from the lake. Building heights will be limited to less than the
typical tree height. Minimum green belts will be provided with
prohibitions against clearcutting or excessive thinning of vegetation.
Natural vegetation will be preserved on slopes. Retaining walls will be
discouraged except when absolutely necessary to prevent erosion, in
which case they will be screened with natural vegetation. Chan�es to the
topography of lakeshore lots with the intent of creatin� `walkout'
situations will be discoura�ed because such land alterations result in an
unnatural lakeshore character.
3. Direct runoff into the lake will be minimized. Standards regarding�
��es��s-1}�����t-a�tec�-�e� the amount of impervious
hardcover will continue to be ag�ressivelv enforced for residential
properties within 1000 feet ��z ^r^^���^^ *^ ^'^������ of the shoreline.
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lakeshore setback zones shall be extremely limited nearest the lakeshore
and less restrictive further from the lake a�d in accordance with Orono's
hardcover ordinance which has been in effect since 1975.
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4. All existing urban wetlands will be maintained and protected for
surface water retention and filtration. The existing urban runoff
exceeds the capacity of the urban marshes to assimilate all nutrients,
therefore additional pollution hazards would be created if any wetlands
would be lost. Additional steps to improve nutrient assimilation include
on-site retention on all new developments and storm water recycling
through the existing marshes. _
5. City maintenance practices will be designed to improve storm water
quality. Salt use for winter street treatment will be minimized. Snow
removal practices will locate temporary storage sites where they will not
overload the natural drainage system or where foreign matter, especially
salt, will not directly enter a marsh or lake. Spring cleanup will promptly
remove road sands and salts before environmental damage occurs.
6. A significant amount of natural woodlands and open space will be
retained on each property. Retention of the natural environment
requires careful siting and preservation of trees and open space on each
urban property.
7. All developments will be designed to assure protection of light, air,
and solar access for neighboring properties. Requirements for
minimum lot size, amounts of open space, minimum yard setbacks, and
maximum building heights will be designed to assure protection of these
values for all urban residents.
RURAL AREA POLICIES FOR NATURAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
L Land use standards will limit the pollution loading of rural marshes
and drainageways. Rural densities will be low enough to ensure
permanent reliance upon satisfactory on-site sewer and water systems
where municipal sewer is not feasible and to ensure that rates of
phosphorus and nitrogen generation will not adversely affect the water
quality in the natural drainage system.
2. Rural land use densities will allow maximum retention of private
woods and open space. Low rural densities will accommodate homesites
without affecting the traditional vistas of open fields and woods. The
retention of these woodlands and marshlands will then assure permanent
habitat for our abundant wildlife.
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3. Rural wetlands and marshland will be maintained and protected for
surface water retention and filtration. As total watershed population
increases, even at our relatively low rural densities, the volume of runoff
increases as does the nutrient input. Upland marshes and wetlands will
be required for flood control water retention and for maximum nutrient
assimilative capacity. For all new development, and for existing
development where feasible and practical, man-made stormwater
management facilities will be established to au�ment the natural s st�s.
4. The City will promote farming and animal mana�ement practices
designed to conserve the soil and ground water and minimize
pollution. Where farming occurs in the rural areas, the use of innovative
tilling methods, land banking, crop rotation and wind breaks are
encouraged to protect the native soil from erosion and deterioration.
Animal sanitation methods will be enforced to assure minimal pollution
of drainageways or ground waters.
5. Land use standards will limit the impact of rural encroachment on
Orono's rural lakeshore areas. Minimum lot widths will space out
docks and structural encroachments while increasin� areas of natural
ve�etation. The Citv will establish re�ulations to limit the number of
boats per property and the amount of public waters available for�rivate
dockin� and boat starage. The City will support efforts to minimize boat
traffic and the impacts of development on the smaller lakes, many of
which are desi�nated as Natural Environment lakes and which cannot
withstand motarized boat traffic without sustaining severe environmental
dama e.
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APPENDIX A
Orono Rural Oasis Study
August 2005
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Table of Contents
Pa�e
Study Overview.......................................................... 1
Definitions................................................................ 2
Rural Oasis Project...................................................... 3
Background
Process
Goals and Guiding Principles.......................................... 6
Goals
Guiding Principles
Development Concepts.................................................. 7
Corridor Study
Figure 1: Corridor Map
Figure 2: Corridor Analysis-County Road 6
Figure 3: Corridor Analysis-Watertown Road
Figure 4: Corridor Analysis-Fox Street
Figure 5: Corridor Analysis-North Shore Drive
Development Site Analysis and Concept Site Design
Figare 6: Development Sites Map
Figure 7: Development Site#1 -Boundary
Figure 8: Development Site#1 -Critical& Developable Areas
Figure 9: Development Site#1 -Concept Design
Figure 10: Development Site#2-Boundary
Figure l l: Development Site#2-Critical& Developable Areas
Figure l2: Development Site#2-Concept Design
Figure l3: Development Site#3-Boundary
Figure 14: Development Site#3-Critica!& Developable Areas
Figure 15: Development Site#3-Concept Design
Implementation Plan..................................................... 15
Executive Summary
Overview
Throughout its history, the City of Orono has identified the protection and enhancement of the
environmental health of Lake Minnetonka as its primary goal. Secondary, but closely related
goals supported pioneering efforts to manage hard cover and maintain the rural character of the
community. As the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area continues to grow, Orono has recognized the
need to strategically intensify its efforts to protect these values. Beginning in August 2004, the
city initiated the "Rural Oasis Project." This project represents the city's innovative approach to
maintain and enhance both its ecological health and rural aesthetic, while accommodating
development.
There are many good examples of communities who have successfully pursued studies to
promote community aesthetics. There are a growing number of communities that have embraced
conservation design principles and both of these important community objectives have been
implemented through ordinances, guidelines and other tools. The Orono approach is unique first
in its recognition of the fact that these two objectives are inextricably linked, and second in the
manner in which the implementation of its plan coordinates ecological and aesthetic
requirements.
These guidelines encourage the use of Conservation Design to conserve and enhance aesthetic
and ecological elements of the landscape. At the beginning of the project, a visual preference
survey was conducted to identify the positive and negative effects of development in Orono.
Simultaneously, Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) data and ecological
fieldwork were compiled to produce a natural resources inventory for potential development
sites within Orono. These aesthetic and ecological components were then combined to ensure
that the resulting development guidelines would address both natural resource conservation and
scenic value protection.
At the end of the Rural Oasis process, the City of Orono determined that the approach used in
the project would mi�igate the impacts of growth, while improving the rural character and
environmental health of the community and its environs. The purpose of this Comprehensive
Plan Amendment (CPA) is to:
(1) describe the Rural Oasis process and findings,
(2) establish Goals and Guiding Principles, as official city policy to guide future
development,
(3) explain and illustrate the desired results of suggested design standards when applied to
potential development sites,
(4) provide procedures and ordinances to implement the Guiding Principles in the City of
Orono.
The adoption of this amendment will be the first step in establishing a set of Community Design
Standards to achieve the desired outcomes of Orono's Rural Oasis initiative.
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Definitions
Several terms relating to Conservation Design and ecological fieldwork will be used, throughout
this document. The following definitions are provided to promote understanding.
Conservation Design: A two-phased approach to design and development that maintains
or improves ecological assets, provides infrastructure that works
with the land, and incorporates peoples' instinctive desire to
experience nature. Some Conservation Design strategies include:
identifying and avoiding sensitive, natural features, planning
roads along contours, allowing lots to border natural open space,
integrating ecological stormwater management, using smaller lots,
and educating developer and buyers about the ecological values of
the landscape. The first phase entails an inventory and analysis of
the potential development site's natural features, existing land
uses, and wetland delineation. The second phase entails analyzing
the design implications of the findings from the initial phase,
alternative stormwater design, and a conceptual design for road
and lot layouts.
Minnesota Land Cover The Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS)
Classification Svstem displays data on natural/semi-natural and cultural cover
MLCCS : types at the highest level of classification. The next four
levels of classification each reveal further specifications
such as plant types, soil hydrology, impervious surfaces and
plant species. Using MLCCS data is the first step in
producing a natural resource inventory of a development
site.
Ecological fieldwork: The on-site work of an ecologist to determine the types of
conditions of natural resources in a specific area.
Ecological character: Elements of the natural landscape unique to the City of Orono,
Lake Minnetonka, and its environs - including wetlands,
native vegetation, topography, etc.
Ecological communities: Natural and semi-natural areas that provide a variable degree
of wildlife habitat and ecological services/functions based on
their species composition, vegetation structure, and level of
disturbance.
Ecolo�ical connections: Natural and semi-natural corridors that can provide wildlife
habitat connections for animal travel and seed dispersal, natural
stormwater conveyance and management services, and
opportunities for trails and other passive recreation.
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Aesthetic character: Elements of the Orono landscape affiliated with natural areas,
rural land uses, and historic landmarks.
Corridor enclosure: The nature, appearance and relative degrees of screening provided
by roadside vegetation.
Rural Oasis Project
Background
The City of Orono is blessed with more Lake Minnetonka lakeshore than any other community.
The residents and elected officials of Orono have long recognized this important asset, and have
a history of working to maintain lake quality through, primarily, the strict control of
"hardcover." Hardcover, is considered to be all impervious surfaces (driveways, sport courts,
rooftops), which rush water toward the lake without the benefits of infiltration. Historically,
Orono has regulated hardcover by preserving most of its land area in large-lot 2- and 5-acre
zoning districts. More recently, however, the city has guided certain areas toward higher
densities, opening the door for a variety of new possibilities—both positive and negative.
On the positive side, Orono can now consider working with developers toward "conservation
development", which can have benefits for Lake Minnetonka beyond merely the reduction of
hardcover. On the negative side, higher densities can be a threat to both the ecological (large
wetlands, Lake Minnetonka water quality) and aesthetic (pastureland, landmarks, views)
character of the city as a whole. With proper planning however, the negative effects can be
successfully mitigated and the ecological health of the community can actually be improved.
In late 2004, the City of Orono placed a moratorium on development within the city, and hired
Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban, Inc. (DSU), to lead a process to determine and develop
strategies to protect the aesthetic and ecological character of Orono in the face of new
development pressures. DSU's planners and landscape architects, along with ecologists from
Applied Ecological Services, Inc. (AES), facilitated two evening meetings with city staff and
elected and appointed officials, evaluated specific "rural corridors" to discover, analyze, and
define aspects of rural character in the city, performed ecological assessments, and produced
generalized concept development schemes for three pilot sites. Through this process, Orono city
leaders were challenged to carefully examine what makes their city special, and the DSU team
provided guidance on how to conserve and protect these unique attributes through changes to
the city's comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, and public education.
Process
Phase I- Identifying Key Issues
The first major task of the project involved identifying the key attributes of the Orono landscape
that are affiliated with the community's rural character and potentially affected by growth.
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First meetin�, Au�ust 10, 2004: At this workshop city council members provided responses to a
questionnaire prepared by the consultants. This purpose of the questionnaire was to identify and
prioritize the community assets that these policy makers wanted to protect, and reach consensus
about the adverse effects of development that threaten the image and character they support.
These questionnaires were tabulated and presented to the council and the subsequent discussion
guided the direction of the remainder of the study.
Visual Preference Surve�August, 2004: Orono city officials were given disposable cameras and
instructed to take photographs of images and elements that they want to maintain and those that
captured features and characteristics they did not want to see in the city. Each participant used
one camera for positive photos and another for negative. The cameras were returned to the
consultant, who developed, compiled, and arranged the images for presentation and discussion.
The above steps were essential in establishing a framework for the analysis, concept
development schemes, and design standards described in this CPA and related documents.
Phase II-Analysis
By combining the comments from the workshop, results of the visual preference survey, MLCCS
data, and ecological fieldwork, the consultants were able to establish a methodology for
analyzing the Orono landscape. The second phase of the Rural Oasis project entailed an aesthetic
and ecological analysis of significant undeveloped parcels in the city. The analysis focused on 3
potential development sites and 10 important roadway corridors that were selected by city staff.
Second Meeting, January 12, 200�: City Council members, Planning Commission members,
Park Commission members, and city staff attended a workshop that covered the following topics:
• A discussion of the background and purpose of the study.
• A summary of the study process for the Rural Oasis Project.
� A presentation of the Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) as it
applies to Orono, in order to establish a baseline ecology for the city and execute an
ecological analysis.
• An overview of the principles of Conservation Design, in order to describe an
ecologically sound alternative to traditional large-lot zoning.
• Presentation of an analysis of the relative rural aesthetic character of 10 corridors. (See
CPA Figure 1). Analysis included examination of these factors:
o Adjacent land uses
o Corridor enclosure: open, varied, edged, tunneled
o Landmarks and unique, character-giving spots
• A detailed ecological analysis of 3 pilot sites within the community, selected from
a group of potential development sites (See CPA Figure 6).
• Presentation of visual preference photos taken by city officials, residents, and staff
grouped into categories by the consultant.
• Open discussion of all items presented.
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The assessment of the aesthetic and ecological features of potential development sites served as
the initial step in applying Conservation Design techniques to areas in the City of Orono.
Phase III-Development Concepts
In the third phase of the Rural Oasis Project, Conservation Design strategies were applied to the
candidate development sites in order to propose new and infill development that would protect
the resources assessed in Phase II of the project. The sites and considerations mentioned below
are further discussed under Development Concepts.
Third Meetin�, February 10, 2005: The city council, planning commission and staff attended
another workshop facilitated by the consultants. The focus of this workshop was on the
development concepts prepared for the 3 pilot sites (See Figure 2) and covered the following
topics:
• A review of the project process and purpose.
• A discussion and review of what was shared at the previous meeting.
• An aesthetic/ecological analysis of each pilot site, considering the following items:
o Ecological "off-limits" areas
o Ecological opportunities
o Ecological possibilities
o Major connections
o Locallandmarks
o Existing land uses
o Site edge character
o Key view
o Critical issues and developable areas
• Presentation and discussion of concept development plans for each pilot site.
• A brief discussion of the comprehensive plan, zoning code, and subdivision ordinance,
and how findings from the Rural Oasis Project can be incorporated into them.
This phase both summarized and applied the intentions of the Rural Oasis Project, allowing for
the implementation of the aesthetic and ecological approach to future development in Orono.
Phase IV-Implementation and Design Standards
The first three phases of the Rural Oasis process indicate that the City of Orono can ensure the
protection of its rural character and environmental health through Conservation Design
strategies. To do so, the project's objectives must be officially incorporated into adopted city
policy, and be implemented through the adoption and enforcement of appropriate ordinances.
Implementation Workshop, Februarv 24, 2005: The consultants met with City Administrator Ron
Moorse and Planning Director Mike Gaffron to discuss alternative ways to implement the study.
The ways in which these approaches would affect the city's plans and ordinances were reviewed
and evaluated.
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From Phase III it was determined that the first step in implementing the approach used in the
Rural Oasis Project was to develop an amendment to the city's comprehensive plan. This CPA
promotes the process of the Rural Oasis Project by applying it to future development in the City
of Orono.
Goals and Guiding Principles
Maintaining the rural character and environmental health valued by Orono residents requires the
establishment of goals and guidelines and the enforcement of procedures and standards that will
reinforce existing community ideology and incorporate newer methods introduced by the Rural
Oasis Project. These goals and guidelines are compatible with the goals in the city's current
comprehensive plan (Community Management Plan, September 2000).
Goals
The purpose of modifying the existing comprehensive plan is to make certain that the document
requires future development to achieve the following goals:
Goal #1: To promote the conservation and enhancement of the quality of surface
water and wetlands throughout the city, particularly Lake Minnetonka.
This goal reflects the intentions of the first goal in the city's comprehensive plan
and reaffirms the city's long time commitment to protect Lake Minnetonka, its
water quality, and its recreational assets.
Goal #2: To ensure the preservation and enhancement of the existing "rural
character" of the city.
This goal will ensure that the aesthetic elements valued by Orono residents and
identified in the Rural Oasis Project will be maintained and improved.
Guiding Principles
In order to guarantee that future development will achieve the above goals, it is necessary to
implement a set of"Guiding Principles" for development in the City of Orono. The Rural Oasis
Project identified 6 factors that contribute significantly to the success of the above 2 goals.
Therefore, it is imperative to provide a plan that will emphasize and implement these factors
through the following Guiding Principles:
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Guiding Principle#1: Promote ecologically sensitive stormwater management.
Applying an ecologically-based stormwater management system
will improve ecosystems by reducing both reliance on manmade
infrastructure and reducing downstream runoff of contaminants.
Guidin� Principle #2: Establish and maintain native ecological communities.
Conserving and improving natural and semi-natural areas will
provide wildlife habitat and support natural ecological functions
(i.e. drainage, filtering, buffering, etc).
Guidin�Principle#3: Establish and maintain ecological connections.
Creating ecological connections will enhance stormwater
collection and conveyance, promote ecological and wildlife
corridors, and provide recreational opportunities for residents.
Guiding Principle#4: Preserve and augment corridor enclosure.
Maintaining and improving the extent of roadway corridor
enclosures will promote community aesthetics associated with the
city's rural character.
Guidin� Princinle#5: Preserve views.
Mitigating the visual impacts of development will also preserve the
aesthetic elements of the landscape.
Guiding Principle #6: Preserve and maintain landmarks and unique points of local
character.
Preserving distinct cultural features will maintain a familiar sense
of place in the community.
Development Concepts
The Development Concepts presented by consultants at the third workshop serve as case studies
for a new method of designing and reviewing development in the City of Orono, based on the
techniques of Conservation Design. This method was developed in the Rural Oasis Project and
applied to potential development sites within the city. In general, the two-part process first
considers the water quality, adjacent corridor character, views, and housing types/character of a
potential development site. Next, a concept design is created specifically for the site based on
the findings of the initial analysis and the Guiding Principles established above. Analysis of the
development site entails the assessment of both its ecological and aesthetic resources, which
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will be described in detail throughout the following paragraphs. An integral component of this
method was the examination of the edges of the sites, which greatly influence the character of
roadway corridors throughout the city.
Corridor Study
To ensure that Goal #2, promoting the rural character of Orono, is effectively achieved in new
development, it was necessary to determine what elements of the landscape define rural
character in Orono. This was done by analyzing areas that had been identified as being rural. In
the second phase of the Rural Oasis Project, city staff selected 10 corridors in the city as
examples of Orono's rural character (CPA Figure 1). For the purposes of this CPA, it is not
necessary to review each of the 10 corridors analyzed in the Rural Oasis Project. It is important
to provide a comprehensive understanding of the methods and conclusions of the corridor
analysis. To do this, the following four corridors have been chosen as case studies:
• County Road 6 West (Brown Road to Highway 12)
• Watertown Road (Willow Drive to the city's western boundary)
• Fox Street (Leaf Street to Orono Orchard Road)
� North Shore Drive (County Road 15 to the Noerenberg Channel)
To better understand and articulate the rural attributes of these corridors, the consultants
examined factors that contribute to the character of a roadway including adjacent land uses,
positive and negative views, and corridor enclosure. A graphic representation of each corridor
was created to show these enclosures, uses and views, as well as any landmarks or unique
character giving spots. Traffic levels and the undulation of the road were also noted in the study.
These graphics and corresponding keys are included in each case study discussion.
Further definitions will also be helpful in understanding this portion of the Rural Oasis Project.
In particular, focus was given to the following types of corridor enclosures:
Open enclosure: Long views beyond the right-of-way, no real
sense of corridar enclosure.
Ed�ed enclosure: Solid wall of vegetation along roadside, views
focused along corridor.
Tunneled enclosure: Vegetation begins to completely enclose
roadway, above and sides, creating a "small
scale" roadway experience.
VaYied enclosure: Enclosure changes rapidly along corridor, short
stretches of open, edged, and tunneled
corridor.
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Views were also categorized as positive and negative in the study. Because the purpose was to
identify components of rural character, rural and historical uses were given a positive
connotation. This is summarized as follows:
Positive views: Views of natural areas, water bodies, established
parks, wetlands, rural land uses.
Negative views: Views of structures, particularly residential,
institutional, and commercial and industrial uses.
Case Study #I: County Road 6 West- Open Enclosure Corridor
County Road 6 West (CR6), between Brown Road and Highway 12, was chosen as a study
corridor with predominantly open enclosure (See CPA Figure 1, Corridor B). The graphic and
images on CPA Figure 2 show both the character of the corridor and the consultants' assessment
of its attributes.
The corridor analysis of CR6 revealed that because open enclosure provides long views beyond
the right-of-way, the rural feel of an open enclosure is tied to views of natural landscapes and
amenities. Examples of these types of views along CR6 include views of Baker Park Natural
Area and a hilly pasture, both along the north side of the road. From the analysis of the CR6
corridor and other corridors in the Corridor Study, it can be concluded that threats to this type of
rural character along corridors with open enclosure include views of"non-rural" land uses such
as new residential and industrial structures. Examples of these threats in the CR6 corridor
include views of unscreened residential areas south of the road, between Old Crystal Bay Road
. and Brown Road North. Another threat to rural character in open enclosure corridors is the
degradation of natural viewsheds. As development occurs, views of natural areas can be
obstructed or altered, as can the quality of the natural area itsel£ Considering this threat, one
area of concern in the CR6 corridor would be the views and quality of Lake Classen, across
CR6 from Baker Park.
While analyzing open enclosure corridors for the Corridor Study, it was determined that threats
to rural character in the face of development can be remedied by specific ecological and
development measures. One measure is the screening of non-rural uses to avoid negative views,
which can be done with berming, landscaping, and planting techniques. Zoning standards can be
implemented to ensure the use of these techniques in new development, as well as promoting
development patterns that are complimentary to the maintenance of desired corridor character.
The preservation and enhancement of natural viewsheds can also be implemented to mitigate the
degradation of viewsheds such as Lake Classen.
Case Study #2: Watertown Road-Edged Enclosure Corridor
Between Willow Drive and the city's western boundary, Watertown Road is an example of an
edged enclosure (See CPA Figure 1, Corridor E). The graphic and images on CPA Figure 3
show both the character of the corridor and the consultants' assessment of its attributes.
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Watertown Road undulates both up and down through this moderately trafficked corridor,
allowing for key rural views of a varied landscape of pastures, small single family homes, and
woods. There are several negative views along the corridor where edged enclosure gives way to
varied or open enclosure. These views include unscreened residential east of Leaf Street to the
north of Watertown Road and residential areas with visible parking lots between CR6 and the
city's western boundary. Screening techniques and zoning standards discussed in Case Study #1
can be used to remedy such views. In the context of the Watertown Road corridor it is important
to note the value of edged enclosure for maintaining rural character and positive views. The
existence of edged enclosure along key places of road mitigates the visual impacts of
development on the rural character of the area. These instances occur around the intersections of
Leaf Street and Watertown Road and Willow Drive and Watertown Road, where residential
land uses are prevalent.
Threats to such edged enclosure include the degradation of quality and the removal of vegetative
buffering along roadsides. These impacts can be seen in areas where the edged enclosure along
Watertown Road give way to the more spotted vegetation associated with varied or open
enclosures (i.e., between Willow Drive and Leaf Street). Promoting preservation and
enhancement of roadside vegetative buffers will help maintain the rural character contributed by
edged enclosure. Corridor guidelines could be implemented to ensure that development adjacent
to roadsides will maintain and preserve these buffers.
Case Study #3:Fox Street- Tunneled Enclosure
Fox Street, between Leaf Street and Orono Orchard Road, has predominantly tunneled enclosure
(See CPA Figure l, Corridor H). CPA Figure 4 depicts the street's rural residential feel and
indicates the consultant's analysis of its attributes.
Though development along the corridor consists of a variety of housing types, the forested road
edge screens these views and creates an enclosed, narrow corridor. Attributes associated with
positive views such as wetlands and landmarks are visible through the tunneled edges around the
intersections of Willow Drive and Fox Street and Brown Road South and Fox Street where there
are wetlands, and at the intersection of Old Crystal Bay Road and Fox Street where there is an
old church. The rural residential feel of the Fox Street corridor is susceptible to the same threats
edged enclosure. If the roadside vegetation is removed, the tunnel enclosure will be lost and
negative views of non-rural land uses would appear. Prevention measures, similar to those
described in Case Study #2, could be implemented to preserve and enhance the vegetative
buffers associated with tunnel enclosure.
Case Study #4:North Shore Drive— Varied Enclosure
From County Road 15 to the Noerenberg Channel, the North Shore Drive corridor alternates
between open to edged to tunneled and varied enclosures. Its enclosure is predominantly varied.
The images and graphics on CPA Figure 5 depict this changing landscape and highlight its rural
attributes.
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Views from the corridor are predominantly positive. Residential neighborhoods near the
intersection of Brown Road and North Shore Drive are screened by varied and edged enclosures.
Pastoral and natural views contribute to a natural feel along the corridor and include views of the
Noerenberg Gardens, undeveloped land between Old Crystal Bay Road North and the
Noerenberg Channel, wetlands northeast of Old Crystal Bay Road, open pasture land, and Smith,
Maxwell, and Crystal Bays. .
Because varied enclosure is a combination of the enclosures discussed in Case Studies #1, #2,
and #3, impacts from development on varied enclosure are similar to those discussed above. In
particular, areas of open enclosure may provide unwanted views of new residential and
industrial/commercial land uses. Other areas, where the enclosure is edged or tunneled, may
suffer from degradation of vegetation quality. To mitigate such threats, varied enclosure
requires the combination of standards to require the screening of non-rural uses where necessary
and preserve and enhance roadside vegetation.
Corridor Study Conclusions
Analyzing the characteristics of 10 corridors allowed the consultants to determine the essential
attributes and potential threats to the rural character in the City of Orono. A general assessment
of the Corridor Study revealed that views from the road, types of roadside development, and
corridor enclosure are the most important factors in determining the rural character of a corridor.
Through this process, threats to rural character (specifically to enclosure) were identified. These
threats (discussed in Case Studies #1 - #4) include:
• Views of"non-rural" land uses: (i.e. new residential, industrial, commercial).
• Degradation of natural viewsheds. �
• Low quality roadside vegetation.
• Removal of vegetative buffers and roadside vegetation.
The Corridor Study also provided initial mitigation strategies to counteract the effects of the
above threats and to promote the objectives of Goal #2, the preservation of the city's rural
character. These remedies include:
• Preservation/enhancement of natural viewsheds.
• Screening of non-rural land uses.
• Land use controls to ensure development placement or screening.
• Corridor guidelines to preserve and enhance vegetation.
• Preservation/enhancement of vegetative buffers.
• Corridor guidelines to ensure that adjacent development preserves key buffers.
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Development Site Analysis and Concept Site Design
To promote development that will fulfill both Goals #1 and #2 by retaining and improving the
rural and environmental identity of Orono, it is important to assess potential development in an
aesthetic and ecological context. The Cor`idor Study established a surveying technique for
aesthetic resources in the community, particularly in regards to rural character. Next, it was
important to incorporate ecological factors related to the environmental healtl� of the community
into the analysis. A comprehensive site analysis was conducted at potential areas of
development throughout the city using MLCCS data and fieldwork. Three potential sites far
development were chosen:
• County Road 6 at Old Crystal Bay Road
• (Old) Highway 12 at Old Crystal Bay Road
• East Hackberry Site—Willow Drive north of Watertown Road
In each area the following factors were analyzed:
• Ecological "off-limits" areas
• Ecological opportunities
• Ecological possibilities (difference?)
• Major connections
• Locallandmarks
• Existing land uses �
• Site edge character (corridor enclosure)
• Key view
• Critical issues (Preservation and augmentation of views, natural areas, corridor edges)
• Developable areas
The site analysis serves as the first phase of development in the Rural Oasis project. By
examining the above issues, the analysis identifies both the existing ecological and aesthetic
conditions and further opportunities for theft conservation and improvement. This inventory is
then used to create development concept designs appropriate for the character of each site. The
analysis provides groundwork for implementing development standards and procedures that
promote the goals of the city outlined earlier.
Because this portion of the Rural Oasis Project is intended to set a standard process for new
development in the City of Orono, it is important to show how site analysis and concept design
was applied to the three development sites. The following paragraphs describe, in detail, how
the ecological and aesthetic analysis was conducted and how the Guiding Principles were
implemented for each potential development site.
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Development Site#1—County Road 6 at Old Crystnl Bay Road
A parcel along County Road 6, east of the Homestead Trail, provides an excellent example of
developable property with opportunities for promoting the rural character and environmental
health of the city (See CPA Figure 6, 7). Using MLCCS data and an ecologist's field
assessment, existing ecological factors were identified and assessed within the boundaries of the
site (CPA Figure 8). These factors included the "off-limit" wetland area and corresponding
natural drainage functions and ecological connections following the drainage ways east to Baker
Park Natural Area and west to Wolsfeld Woods. Views and corridor enclosures were examined to
assess the aesthetic resources of the development site. Edged enclosure is predominant on the
western and southern edges of the site, with a section of varied enclosure along Homestead
Trail. Views of pasture land and a wooded hillside can be seen from the southern portion of the
site along County Road 6.
With the existing conditions established, the consultants went on to analyze opportunities for the
preservation and enhancement of these ecological and scenic features. By examining areas of
ecological opportunities such as existing drainageways from the wetland, development can be
designed to augment these functions. Ecological possibilities at the site include low-lying areas
south of the wetland that can be used for natural storm water management areas. Critical areas
were also identified to highlight existing conditions to be considered for maintenance and
improvement in future development. These areas at the County Road 6 site include the existing
medium quality woodland in the southwest corner of the property, views of pastures, and the
screening functions of edged corridor enclosure and a wooded hillside on the east side of the
existing wetland.
The development concept depicted on CPA Figure 9 shows how the ecological and aesthetic
analysis can be incorporated in site designs for new development. The design uses spaces
identified as "developable areas" in the site analysis. Within these areas, Conservation Design
techniques and the Guiding Principles are applied to create a cohesive and ecologically sound
plan. Key features of the concept design are: the utilization of the low lying areas for natural and
ecologically sound stormwater drainage areas, the enhancement and improvement of drainage
ways as ecological connections for wildlife and plant species, and the augmentation of existing
medium quality woodlands to both improve habitat and provide screening against bad views, the
treatment of the wetland as an "off limits" area, and the preservation of the vegetative buffer of
the edged corridor. These features directly reflect the Guiding Principles and consequently the
intentions of the goals described in this CPA.
Development Site#2–(Old)Highway l2 at Old Crystal Bay Road
Development Site #2 is located between Old Highway 12 and New Highway 12, west of Old
Crystal Bay Road (See CPA Figure 6, 10). An ecological assessment of the site revealed that
there are two "off-limits" areas on the site: there are two existing wetlands, one of low quality,
with general water flow between them. This existing drainage provides an ecological
opportunity while low-lying areas around the existing wetlands provide stormwater
management potential or ecological possibilities. The larger, existing wetland in the western
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half of the site provides connections to Lake Classen and Baker Park to the north and to a
wetland complex to the east.
At this site, consideration of existing land uses and landmarks is imperative to development
plans (CPA Figure 11). Any concept design must incorporate the existing orchard/farm market
and residences in the north and southeast corners of the site. Existing aesthetic conditions
include varied enclosure along Old Highway 12 and edged enclosure along the southern
boundary of the site. There are also three predominant views — one negative and two positive.
The negative view is of an unkempt pasture from Old Crystal Bay Road,just east of the smaller,
low quality wetland. The two positive views are of the eastern edge of the larger wetland which
is semi-wooded and of the wetland complex that continues beyond the sites western border.
Views of the semi-wooded land, the unkempt pasture, and existing land uses were deemed
critical areas within the site. With the large wetland to the west, it was determined that the
eastern portion of the site was predominantly developable, excluding the critical areas. A concept
design was created for the site to incorporate critical areas and utilize developable space (CPA
Figure 12). Key points of the design include a 29-lot, community-style development with trails,
open space, and water amenities. The design follows the Guiding Principles discussed earlier by
utilizing existing low areas for natural stormwater management and enhancing the drainage way
to promote ecological connections and natural drainage. Viewsheds are preserved and enhanced
in the design, which creates edge enclosure to block negative views of the unkempt pasture and
preserves the vegetative buffer on the southern edge of the property. The design also indicates
the establishment and restoration of prairie communities near the orchard and augments the wet
area containing the low quality wetland.
Development Site#3—East Hackberry Site(Willow Drive north of Walertown Road) .
Because the East Hackberry Site is predominantly developed, it provides a unique challenge to
Conservation Design development (See CPA Figure 6, 13). Existing land uses, including a fire
station, several residences, and a church and Glendale Drive limit the developable area. As a
result, any plans for the site must use infill development to promote the city's goals throughout
the area. The only ecological "off-limit" areas are a wet meadow along the western edge of the
site and two drainages crossing the middle of the site. As seen in previous development site
analyses, these drainages provide ecological opportunities for natural stormwater management.
The fringes of a wetland and some low lying areas present ecological possibilities for
stormwater management as well. Other ecological possibilities include the augmentation of two
isolated patches of degraded forest. (CPA Figure 14)
Corridor enclosure is affiliated with both the site edges and the Glendale Drive cor`idor within
the site. Varied enclosure shields the residences along Willow Drive and Watertown road and
edged enclosure is found on the north side of Glendale Drive and a small section of Willow
Drive. The one notable view is that of a forested edge flanking residential development in the
southeast corner of the site. Because the site is predominantly built out, potential areas for
development are smaller and more isolated than in the previous two sites. Some portions of this
developable area must be considered critical areas because of the visual impact of street front
homes and the questionable nature of the land next to the fire station.
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Because of the existing development conditions, the concept design for the East Hackberry Site
is a compromise between Conservation Design measures and existing buildings and
infrastructure (CPA Figure 15). Lots are laid out adjacent to existing residential areas, with
similar lot sizes. The plan utilizes the existing swales and stormwater cells near the fire station
for stormwater management, as well as incorporating the wet meadow and adjacent
drainageway for more natural techniques. Buffers are also maintained along Glendale Drive and
added along Willow Drive.
Development Site Analysis and Concept Design Conclusions
The highlighted corridor case studies and concept designs illustrate how the goals and
guidelines outlined in this CPA can be implemented in future development in the City of Orono.
The methods that were developed and applied in the Rural Oasis Project display how future
development in Orono can be planned to both protect and promote the city's environmental
health and rural character. These techniques first require the completion of an aesthetic and
ecological site analysis to identify existing conditions to consider while developing, as well as
opportunities for the improvement of the natural landscape and site character. Further
development planning can then start, giving strong consideration to the findings of the initial
phase of the process and the Guiding Principles for development.
Implementation Plan
An implementation plan is necessary to ensure that future development in Orono adheres to the
Guiding Principles discovered and applied throughout the Rural Oasis Project. Through the use
of city regulations and additional resources, this plan will ensure the preservation of both the
ecological quality of Orono's lakes, wetlands, and other open spaces and the scenic value of the
entire landscape. The plan includes the following steps:
1. Establishing a Public Purpose, Amend the Comprehensive Plan
This will establish a statement that accurately represents the findings from the Rural
Oasis Project and provides the foundation for zoning standards. It will support each of
the main points/development guidelines of the Rural Oasis Project and will become an
official amendment to the Orono Comprehensive Plan.
2. Adopt a Zoning Ordinance Amendment
The Zoning Ordinance will be modified to address the new development goals outlined
above. Provisions to be included in this amendment will be a Master Planning
requirement and the incorporation of incentives through the potential modification of
the base density and the provision of density bonuses in the R-1 District and the R-2
District.
3. Create a Master Planning Requirement A Master Planning requirement will be
incorporated into the zoning ordinance amendment and require any subdivision or
development greater than 5 acres or guided for urban density to follow the parameters
of the Conservation Design Ordinance.
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4. Establish a Conservation Design Ordinance
The Conservation Design Ordinance will establish application requirements and
procedures for all new development described by the Master Planning requirement. This
process will ensure that potential development is analyzed and planned according to the
methods and Guiding Principles described in this CPA. The Conservation Design
Ordinance will also promote the preservation and improvement of the landscape by
establishing basic ecological and scenic standards for development. An important �
component of the ordinance will include design techniques above and beyond the basic
Conservation Design requirements. If developers incorporate these performance/bonus
requirements into development, they will have the opportunity to increase the base
density in the urban density areas.
5. Applications and Procedures
In order to promote the ecological and scenic goals of the city, new development must
follow procedures that will consider the objectives of the Guiding Principles and the
standards contained in the Conservation Design Ordinance. The following procedures
will be required of any developer proposing plans that qualify under the Master Planning
requirement:
• Review and respond to the Orono Natural Resource Svstems Master Plan This
Master Plan (CPA Figure 16) was prepared by an ecologist to display the
ecological connections within and beyond the city Orono. The plan is designed to
be used as a reference by sudividers and developers to initiate an ecological
survey of potential development sites.
• If,_the site exists adjacent to a documented corridar in the Rural Oasis Project,
review and respond to the existin analvsis.
• If the site is not adiacent to a documented corridor prepare a similar analysis and
submit it to the citv for review. This analysis should include the documentation of �
views, corridor enclosure, and landmarks through a plan analysis and
photographs.
• Pav a standard op ssibly�er-acre, fee allowin� the citv to hire a consultant to
prepare an ecological site anal�is.
• Submit a natural resources inventory of the site includin� a tree survey a wetland
inventorv and delineation, and a survey of existin dg raina�e patterns.
6. Preserve Open Land Through Assurances
The completion of the above process not only highlights developable areas, but also
reveals areas of development sites that should be left as open land for ecological
benefits such as corridors, connections, and drainages. It is important to ensure that
these open lands are preserved as Orono grows and develops in the far future.
Assurances such as conservation easements and deed restrictions could be used to
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secure the status of these spaces. Transfer of ownership from the developer to agencies
such as the Minnesota Land Trust, the Nature Conservancy (in the interest of rare and
significant ecological features) or to the city through dedication are also measures to
ensure the preservation of these open lands.
7. Provide Public Education
There are many resources available for Orono residents who wish to improve the
ecological health and scenic character of their own lots using Conservation Design
techniques. The following resources can be accessed through the internet, local
libraries, or City Hall:
(Forthcoming: resources for Rain gardens, Native Landscaping, Conservation
Design, DNR, others)
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SANITATION SERVICES
Garbage and trash collection within Orono is provided by private haulers
operating under licenses issued by the City. Each resident is required by
ordinance to contract with a licensed hauler for removal of all garbage, trash and
rubbish from private property on a rebular basis. Service rates, routes and
schedules are not regulated by the City so as to allow competitive pricing and
services and to allow efficient routes coordinated with areas in neighboring
communities.
Disposal is regulated under the 2004-202� Hennepin County Solid Waste
Management Master Plan, which includes provisions for waste reduction,
toxicity reduction and problem materials management, recycling, and resource
recovery (incineration to produce electricity). There are no landfills operating in
Hennepin County, and any excess municipal solid waste over and above the
amounts that can be incinerated is landfilled in state-licensed regional facilities.
County-wide, about 2/3 of the municipal solid waste remaining after recycling is
burned, the rest is landfilled, because existing incineration facilities are being
used to capacity on an annual basis.
Private Utilitv & Sanitation Service Goal
To providc all citizens and all areas of the City with adequate levels of
servir_e in the most economical manner possible consistent with Orono's
urban-rural land use plans.
Sanitation Policies
1. Each resident will be responsible for his own sanitation
requirements. The City will require by ordinance that all residents
individually contract with a licensed hauler for regular pickup and
removal of all garbage, trash, and rubbish.
2. Licensed haulers will be responsible for all administrative
requirements including arranging for their own disposal sites. Rates,
routes and schedules shall be determined by the hauler. Locating an
approved disposal site and paying all disposal costs shall be the
responsibility of the hauler.
3. The City will encourage all recycling and resource recovery
activities. Too much solid waste is being generated by all citizens. The
City will encourage conservation measures by the citizens, by the haulers,
by independent operators and by all levels of government. The City will
encourage returnable bottles and cans and a general reduction in the
volume of packaging materials. The City will encourage orQanics
rec. cl��.
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4. The City will encourage neighborhood clean-up campaigns. At least
once a year, the City will provide a local disposal site for trash and debris
to encourage a general housecleaning and city-wide spruce-up of back
yards, road sides, and vacant lots.
Sanitation Plans
l. The City� will continue the practice of pri��ate sanitation and haulabe
without direct public involvement in this activity.
2. The City will investigate the establishment of a recycling center or
facility within Orono to encourage energy� conservation and reduction in
solid waste generation.
3. The City will participate with Hennepin County and other municipalities
to find alternative waste disposal solutions.
MANAGEMENT OF UTILITY CONDL�ITS
(Section to be developed; incorporate the following
Private Utility Policies section from 1980 plan)
Private Utilitv Policies
1. Utility placement will be permitted in public rights-of-way.
2. The City will require dedication of appropriate utility easements in
all new subdivisions.
3. The City will require that utilities provided to new developments be
placed underground whenever feasible.
4. The provision of utilities to new developments will be a private
responsibility and will not be coordinated by the City nor provided
with any public financial support.
�. Utility regulation, including rate charges, shall be by the State Public
Ser-vice Commission and shall not be by the City. The City will not
intervene in any problems or complaints between customers and private
utility companies.
6. No private utility connection permits will be required from the City
except that street opening permits w�ill be required whenever a utility
excavates within any public street right-of-way.
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CITY LAND AND BUILDINGS
The City of Orono has direct and indirect control over lands and structures
necessary to provide and support public services and facilities. The purpose of
this Section is to review the existing and proposed public holdings and to
establish goals and policies for efticient, economical management of these assets
in the future.
CITY OWNED LAND - TOTAL �38-(�88 700+ ACRES
The Ciry owns land in fee title and as the responsible caretaker for land dedicated
"to the public". These lands are organized below according to their principal use.
Citv Streets and Roads - 3�9 39� Acres
The City of Orono controls and maintains approximately 4� miles of traveled
city streets and roads, mostly located in the Urban Service Area. Most of these
rights-of-way vary� in width from 30 ft. to 66 ft. as shown on County plat maps
and comprise a total of approximately 373 acres. In addition, the City owns and
maintains a 1.� acre parking lot for the Navarre Business Area.
Most of the City right-of-way is platted and dedicated to the public for
permanent use as roads. Some city roads, especially in the rural area, are located
within 66 ft. wide unplatted rights-of-way established as "Town Roads" by order
of the Town Supervisor, often dating to the late 1800's. City policy is to require
dedication of these roads whenever the adjacent land is platted.
In addition to the traveled roads, the City also retains inactive control over a
significant amount of platted, tmdeveloped rights-of-way totalin�.� approximately
16 acres. Many plats were made in the early 1900's with some roads never being
opened or traveled. Special alleys or "fire lanes" were often platted between the
road and the lake to provide water access for fire fighting purposes and general
public access.
In general, the City policy is not to develop these roads for vehicular travel, but
to retain them as public rights-of-way for walking and/or utility purposes.
Particularly in the case of fire lanes, the City will not vacate any access to the
lake unless it is in return for equal or better access in the nearby vicinity. A more
detailed description of this policy and a listing of the lake access points appear in
the Transportation and Parks chapters of the CMP.
Total length of developed City-controlled roads in Orono is about 4�4 44.7
miles, with an additional � 3_3 miles of undeveloped right-of way. Total area
of developed and undeveloped City-controlled right-of-way is approximately�
389 acres. County and state highways account for an additional � 33 miles of
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roads in Orono, using approximately ?� 374 acres of right-of-way. Private
roads, for which the City typically holds an underlying road and utility easement,
account for an additional � 18 miles (�1 107 acres) of roadways over which
the City has potential future jurisdiction.
Citv Park Land -�b8 23� Acres
The City of Orono owns and maintains public land for park, open space and
recreation purposes as described in CMP Part 4E. Most of this land is owned in
fee title although a few parcels are owned by State Tax Deed which limits use for
the stated park purposes. In these cases, if the City were no longer to use the
property as a park, title would revert to the State. Use and development of park
lands is coordinated by the Park Commission working with the City Council and
Public Works staff. City policy is not to vacate any park land except in return for
similar features in the vicinity.
City Utilitv Land - 1 Acre
The City of Orono owns two parcels of property intended primarily for utility
purposes. One 1/2 acre parcel on Blaine Avenue in Navarre is occupied by the
Navarre water wells, treatment plant and water tower. This was acquired in 1970
for this specific puipose.
The second parcel is located halfi��ay between Brown Road North and Willow
Drive North, approximately 400 feet north of U.S. Highway 12. This '/z-acre
parcel is the site of Orono water supply well #3 which serves the Highway 12
municipal w°ater system.
Citv Facilities Sites - 30 Acres
Orono owns a number of additional properties upon which City biiildinbs and
maintenance facilities are located. These include:
- Administration/Police/Public Works Complex on Kelley Parkway: 20 Acres
- Post Office Building, 135� Brown Road South: (included in park land total)
- Navarre Fire Station, 3770 Shoreline Drive: 4.4 acres
- Long Lake Fire Station, 340 Willow Drive North: 2 acres
Additional lot behind LLFS: 3.4 acres
Wetlands and Drainaae/Stormwater Manaaement Lands - 43 Acres
The City owns a ntimber of parcels of various sizes that have been acqliired for
drainage and stormwater management purposes, many of which contain
wetlands. Many of these parcels are owned in fee title, although a significant
number are tax-forfeited lands which the City has retained specifically for
drainage purposes; such tax-forfeit parcels would revert to State ownership
should the City no longer need them for the stated purpose.
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Rina Route Land - 36 Acres
In 1979, the City of Orono acquired new right of way for the Ring Route link,
McCulley Road. Because of the necessary alignment, it became necessary to
purchase more land than actually required for the road. These 36 acres are the
remainder after providin� the required 100 foot right-of-way.
The property is in three separate parcels of 17 acres (5 dry and 12 wetland), 17
acres (3.5 dry and 13.5 wetland) and 2 acres (dry). The disposition of this
property is as yet undetermined. A portion of the property may be developable
for residential purposes, an additional area has potential continued use for Luce
Line access/parking and City snow storage, and portions of the property may be
suited far future wetland mitigation needs.
Citv Owned Easements
The City has equitable interest in various types of easements across privately
owned property throughout the City. The underlying property owner retains fee
title to the property, but his use is limited in various ways according to terms of
the particular easement. The City's rights are strictly limited to the purposes and
conditions of the particular easement. These easements are described below
according to their intended purpose:
Underlvin« Road Easements. The Transportation Plan includes
pro��isions for privately owned and maintained roads particularly in the
rural area. In all cases where private roads are allowed, the City will as a
condition of the subdivision require dedication and recording of a
permanent underlyinb public ingress, egress and access easement. These
easements will ensure legal access of the public to all properties served
by the private road. Further, the City will by ordinance and easement
conditions, guarantee that all private roads are maintained to City
standards at all times throubh required maintenance agreements and/or
homeowner's associations, and that failure of the private group to so
maintain their private road will be calise for the City to accomplish
needed maintenance and to assess the benefited properties for the direct
cost of such maintenance. The existence of these easements will not in
and of itself indicate any intention of the City to acquire and/or to
regularly maintain the subject private roads, but only provides a legal
contingency to assure general public-safety as well as public access to all
building sites.
Utilitv Easements. The City will as much as possible locate all public
utilities on publicly owned rights-of-way. Particularly in the case of
sewer lines, however, this is not always feasible in Orono's hilly terrain.
The need for gravity flow often requires a sewer location to run across
private properties, quite often between the homes and the lakeshore.
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In these instances, the City will acquire permanent utility easements to
allow such placement and to permit regular maintenance activities to
occur. The typical easement is at least 10 feet and no more than 20 feet
wide and does preclude any temporary or permanent construction over
the sewer route. T'he existence of these underbround utilities and the
appurtenant easement seldom affects the appearance or use of the
property, other than the construction limitation.
In addition to the above, all new subdivisions are required to include
platted, dedicated public "drainage and utility" easements along most lot
lines to facilitate lot drainage and the installation of utilities such as
sewer, water, power and telephone without the need for separate legal
instruments.
Draina_e Easements. As in the case of utility easements, the City's
topography often has resulted in natural drainageways running over
privately owned property. Non-obstruction of the natural drainage system
is protected by our local environmental ordinances because such natural
systems often are not covered by legal easements.
Draina�e easements are utilized where the City has constructed and/or
maintains a storm drainage system across private property. These
easements do legally record the non-obstruction requirements as well as
provide for City� n�aintenance access. In addition, all new subdivisions are
required to include platted, dedicated public "drainage easements" along
all natural creeks and drainageways and over all designated marshland or
wetland.
Flowage & Conservation Easements ancf C'ol�enunts for Wetland and
Wetl�rnd Buffer Protection. Orono's Environmental Preservation and
Surface Water Manabement Plans, as well as certain City Ordinances.
have identified and designated wetlands, marshland and flood plains
throughout the City that are to be permanently protected and preserved
from encroachment or alteration. Whenever land containing such features
is subdivided or developed, the City will require the land owner to
dedicate a permanent flowage and conservation easement to the City over
the affected portion of his land.
Flowage and Conservation easements and wetland covenants identify the
protected area and preclude construction of any structures, hardcover or
other improvements inconsistent with the natural state of the land;
prevent removal of any vegetation, earth or soil; pre��ent dredgin�,
excavation or filling; and prevent any use of the land that would chan�e
or alter the natural condition of the Land, or would tend to change the
drainage, flood control, water conservation, erosion control, soil
conservation or fish and wildlife habitat characteristics of the land or the
water situated thereon.
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Flowage easements permit permanent flowabe or storage of surface water
in the natural drainage or ponding area and permit the land owner to use
low areas for pasturage or similar non-adverse uses during dry years. The
easements provide for public enforcement of the abreed upon conditions.
These easements provide a detailed record of wetlands and drainageway
regulations in the chain of title of the property. By terms of the easement,
there are no public ribhts created on the land except for conservation of
the resource and the authority for water flowage over the area.
Open Space Easements. In certain development situations, the City may
have particular interest in permanently precluding certain types of
improvements or in pernlanently protecting views or natural conditions or
otherwise private property. This protection may be in return for allowing
use or development of other areas of the property. In these circumstances,
the City will require dedication of a permanent open space easement
identifying the protected area and describing permitted and non-permitted
uses or alterations. Open space easements may be temporary or
permanent depending upon the circumstance. Open space easements will
be filed in the chain of title of the subject property.
Trail Easements. In locations where the City trail system has been or will
be constructed, a Trail Easement will be acquired, either at the time
property is subdi��ided (often as part of the required Park Dedication
associated with land development) or via purchase or other means. Trail
easements will be filed on the chain of title of the property, and will
allow the use of the land by the City for the construction of a trail and
permanent access by the public.
Tax Forfeited Lands
Many areas of Orono were platted and partially developed as much as 100 years
ago, often into extremely small parcels. Many of these lots have never been
developed because of their size, location or, often, because they are wetlands.
They are not separately buildable because of land use and environmental
constraints. Consequently, there are a number of lots that have been forfeited for
non-payment of real estate taxes and for which title is held by the State of
Minnesota.
The City of Orono does not encourage tax forfeiture, but likewise the City will
not permit use of extremely substandard or environmentally protected lands.
Where tax forfeited lots exist, the City will pursue the following policies:
1. Encourage purchase by adjacent land o�vners for inclusion with their
properties, normally requiring legal combination of the tax forfeit parcel
with the adjacent land.
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2. Encourage sale and private development of those parcels large enough to
accommodate an occupancy consistent with the City's land use plans and
zoning performance standards particularly where they can be used for
low and moderate income housinb pursuant to the Housing Plan.
3. Review and acquire for park purposes lots or lar�7�parcels of sufficient
size and location to be used for neighborhood mini-parks or play areas, or
which are adiacent to and would be an appropriate addition to existin�
park or open space lands.
4. Review and acquire for flowabe and conservation purposes those lots
totally or significantly covered by marshland or wetland or which would
have value for the Citv's surface water mana�ement s �s�.
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CITY OWNED BUILDINGS
The City owns and operates the following buildings necessary to house and
support public services and facilities:
1. Administrative/Police Comples, 2730-50-80 Kelley Parkway
Construction: 1-story masonry (expandable to 2-story) constructed 1991
Historv: This complex of three connected buildings (Police,
Administration and Council Chambers) was constructed under the
auspices of the City's HRA to replace the outdated facilities previously
located in Crystal Bay and to brinQ all City departments onto a single
campus.
Size: Police - 7,000 s.£; Administration - �,500 s.£;
Council Chambers - 3,400 s.f.
Present Use: Provides office spaces, work areas, meetin� rooms, storage,
etc. for the Administrative, Building & Zoning, and Finance departments
as well as the contract Assessors. Police buildinb provides office,
training, storage and holding cell facilities as well as �arage space.
Additional space above the Police and Administrative wings currently
used for dead storage is available for future conversion to office uses.
Public Works Facilities, 2700 Kelley Parkway
Constniction: 1-story masonry, constructed 1991
Historv: Replaced the outdated facilities located in Crystal Bay,
constructed as part of the 1991 City facilities project by the HRA.
Ancillarv facilities include a covered salt/sand storage shed, aboveground
fuel storage and dispensing system, and Water Tower#2.
Size: Public Works building - 26,000 s.£; sand/salt storage shed - 2,600
s.f.
Present Use: Main buildin� houses Public Works equipment storage and
maintenance facilities as well as PW administrative offices.
2. Post Office, 1355 South Brown Road, Crystal Bay
Construction: 1 story masonry block, built circa 1960.
History: Acquired 1979; originally and currently used as the Crystal Bay
Post office.
Size: 1,000 sq. ft.
Present Use: Will continue indefinitely under current use as Crystal Bay
Post Office.
3. Water Treatment Plant, 234� Blaine Avenue, Navarre
Construction: Masonry and steel; built 1970.
Size: 1400 sq. ft. plant, -H8 400 sq. ft. office area, 900 sq. ft. gara�e
Present Use: This �� facilitv is in current use as the water
treatment plant and utility maintenance office �e�e�se�s. Site of
Wells No. 1 and 2 serving the Navarre municipal water system.
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4. Well No. 3 Pumphouse, 22�0 Wayzata Boulevard
Construction: 1-story masonry, constructed 1991
Size: 7�0 s.f.
Present Use: Contains Well No. 3 and ���ater treatment facilities for the
Hi�hw�ay� 12 area municipal water system.
�. Golf Course Clubhouse/Outbuildin�s, 26� Orono Orchard Rd. S.
Construction: 2 story wood frame with basement; built circa 1910.
frame garage, frame storage shed
Historv: Acquired in 1967; originally a private residence
ClubhouseSize: 1,500 sq. ft. main floor
Present Use: Clubhouse for municipal golf course with refreshment
counter and two toilets. Includes a three bedroom apartment upstairs
occasionally occupied by a golf course employee for security purposes.
A former detached gara�e is used for golf cart stora�e and as a repair
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6. Navarre Fire Station, 3770 Shoreline Dri�e
Construction: 1-story masonry, constructed 2006
Size: 6.350 sq. ft.
Present Use: Fire Station including two bavs for vehicle and equipment
stora�e, offices, trainin�; rooms, etc.
7. Lona Lake Fire Station. 340 Willow Drive Nort11
Construction: l-story masonry, constructed 2003
Size: 17.000 sq. ft.
Present Use: Fire Station includin� 6 bays for vehicle and equipment
stora<�e, offices, trainin� rooms, etc.
NOTE: This structure and site are in joint ownership of Orono and Lonb
Lake.
Public Land and Buildin� Goals
1. To provide sufficient space and facilities for all administrative and
public service functions.
2. To provide efficient space and facilities with good working conditions
for employees.
3. To have public offices located convenient to all citizens, and
constructed to be accessible to all citizens.
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Public Land and Buildina Policies
1. The City Administrative/Police/Public Works complex located in the
north central portion of Orono will continue to provide for the
majority of City public service functions.
2. Additional adjacent land shall be acquired as necessary and as
feasible to allow for the limited expansion necessary to serve the
needs of Orono's planned ultimate population.
3. City facilities will remain low-key and unpretentious. The City will
operate and maintain only those facilities necessary to accommodate the
employees and services without extravabance or unnecessary taxpayer
expense.
4. City facilities will be made flexible and multi-purpose. Space will be
arranged for efficiency and for multi-purpose time-sharing uses. Space
will be made flexible for future changes in function and/or future grow-th
requirements. Public meeting spaces will be managed so as to be open
for public use when not needed for City administrative fiinctions.
�. City facilities will remain energy efficient and handicapped
accessible.
PUBLIC LAND AND BUILDING PLANS
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Orono has no ctirrent plans to acquire additional land for public works police or
administration needs. The City does plan to acauire some additional lands for
park purposes at a small number of specified locations adjacent to existin� park
facilities. As part of its commitment to preservin� open space and providing
trails and primarily passive recreational areas the Citv will consider acquisition
of additional properties that serve to fulfill these purposes
The Citv does plan an expansion of the Police Department wing of the
Administrative/Police�Complex to provide additional garaQe stalls and increase
the capabilitv of storage and trainin� facilities. No other City buildin s are
currentl�_planned for construction or expansion.
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CITY ADMINISTRA TION
The City of Orono is a municipal corporation organized and existing under
the Laws of the State of Minnesota. Effective January 1, 1974, Orono became a
statutory City pursuant to the terms of Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.016
Subd. 1. The City of Orono receives all jurisdiction, authority and legal
responsibility from said Laws and Statutes, including the responsibility for
protection of the public's health, safety, morals and general welfare. of particular
and frequent importance in the City's normal course of activity are the provisions
of State Statute Sections 412 et. seq. regarding the powers and duties of statutory
cities, and Section 462 et. seq. regardinb comprehensive planning, zoning and
subdivision reviews.
CITY COUNCIL
Orono's governing body is the City Council. The City of Orono is an
"Optional Plan A" City pursuant to the terms of State Statute Section 412.572
and 412.�81. The City Council is composed of five elected members consisting
of the mayor and four council members each having an equal vote. The terms
"City Council" or "Council" refer to the governing body as a whole.
Elections are conducted at four precincts located geographically around the City.
All ofticials are elected at large and are not elected to represent any one precinct.
Elections are held biannually on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in
November in every even numbered year concurrent with National and State
elections.
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Two members of the city council other than the mayor are each elected for four-
vear terms at each biennial city election. The mayor and councilmembers' terms
commence on the first business dav of January followin� election and expire on
December 31 st of the year of the next election for that seat. Election will be held
for mayor and two council seats in 2010, 2012, and 2014 etc. Election for the
other two council seats will be held in 2010, 2014 and 2018, etc. Vacancies in
any of the elected offices are filled by vote of the remaining City Council
members for the remainder of the vacant term.
Meetin�s City Council Meetings are regularly held twice a month in the City
Council Chambers at 2780 Kelley Parkw-ay. Regular meeting dates for the year
are normally established at the first meeting in January and posted for public
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notice. Rescheduled meetings or special meetings may be scheduled by the City
Council, with notice given at a regular meeting and/or posted and provided to the
official newspaper of the City. All meetin�s are open to the public.
Duties The City Council has primary duty to uphold the Laws of the State and to
protect the public's health, safety and welfare in all matters. The City Council
and each member is responsible to the citizens of the City. The City Council
establishes goals, policies, plans and priorities for city government. The City
Council pays all bills and is responsible for all debts. The City Council must
protect the public's assets. The City Council appoints all City Commission
members and/or council appointees to various joint powers associations,
committees or districts. The City Council hires (and fires) all employees.
Official Action Three members constitute a quorum required for opening a
meetinb. Items requiring official action by the Council must receive a majority
vote of the members present, except where more members maybe required by
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City Council action is normally taken by voice vote as recorded in the official
minutes of the meeting. Special action may involve adopting and signing a
written Resolution setting forth facts, circumstances and/or conditions of any
action. City laws are adopted by Ordinance followinb any required public notices
or hearings. Ordinances need only be read once. Ordinances become effective
upon publication in the official newspaper of the City.
Official Notices Official notices of Council meetings, public hearings, proposed
ordinances and adopted ordinances are posted at the City Administrative Offices
and at the Long Lake, Crystal Bay and Navarre Post Offices. They are published
when and as often as required by law in the official newspaper of the City;
c�r-r��+�e�k�~ ^���nee�. Whenever appropriate. or required by law,
official notices are directly mailed to all abutting or interested property owners.
CITIZEN COMMISSIONS
The City Council is assisted by two citizen commissions established by Citv
ordinance. Each Commission is charged with a particular area of responsibility
for research, fact finding and general participation in policy formation. The
Commissions offer an active role in the local decision making process for many
residents. All City Commission meetings are open to the public.
Members are chosen by the Council for three year, staggered expiration terms.
The Chairman of each commission is appointed by the Council annually. All
���eg'� T��"�r" '�* �r�e��e-�eEex�e�� �4members serve without
compensation.
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Plannina Commission - 7 Members
The Plannin�T Commission is composed of seven members, who serve sta�ered
three-vear terms. The period of these terms is from April 1 to March 31, and the
members shall be appointed bv the second business meetin� in March.
The Planning Commission is established in accordance with State Statutes
462.3�1 et. seq. to review all matters pertaining to land development, subdivision
and zoning. The Planning Commission holds official public hearings and
unofficial public information reviews. The Planning Commission must review all
comprehensive plans and zoning ardinances before City Council action. The
Planninb Commission makes non-binding but influential recommendations to the
City Counci] on all planning and zoninb matters. Meetings are normally held
once monthly. and records of its proceedin�s are kept bv the City Clerk. The
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Plannin� and Zonin�; staff.
Park Commission - 7 Members
The Park Commission is composed of seven members. who serve sta<,*��ered
three-year terms. The Park Commission is an advisorv body to the Council.
The Park Commission is established to review and instigate matters pertaining to
park land acquisition and development and recreation program coordination. The
Park Commission works with neighborhood groups, recreation organizations and
the City staff to prepare recommendations for City Council review and action.
Meetings are normally held once each month. The Park Commission is assisted
by the Public Services Director.
At the current time (2009) the Park Commission is inactive and there are no
appointed members. The Park Commission mav be reactivated in the future at
the discretion of the City Council.
Other Commissions
The City Council has authority to establish and appoint additional commissions
or boards as necessary, such as a Building Code Board of� Appeals, a Human
Rights Commission, etc.
CITY STAFF
Daily city administration and operation is the responsibility of a
professional staff. The many public services and facilities provided by City
government require operating and mana�ement employees skilled in many
different areas. The combination of overlapping agency jurisdictions, specialized
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operating equipment and sophisticated legal requirements demands that the
City's daily operations be efficient and business-like.
Le�al Officials Pursuant to State Statute Section 412.581, the City Council
appoints for indefinite terms a City Clerk and a City Treasurer whose duties are
as described in the Statutes.
Citv Administrator The City Council appoints an Administrator who is
responsible for the administration of the municipal government and who shall
serve at the pleasure of the majority of the Council. The Administrator, with the
concurrence of the Council, shall appoint Department Heads who shall be
responsible and accountable to the Administrator. All employees shall be
responsible and accountable to the Administrator. The general duties and
responsibilities of the Administrator include the following:
- To supervise and direct the administrative affairs of the City and all
departments thereof and to seek effectiveness and efficiency therein.
- To fully advise the Council regarding the policies, affairs, and financial
condition and needs of the City.
- To recommend an annual budget or bud�ets to the Council and to carry
out the policies, bud�ets, and directives of the Council.
- To preserve the public peace, health and safety of persons and property
and see to the enforcement of the ordinances of the City and general law.
- To administer the personnel pro�ram of the City.
- To perform such other functions and have such other powers as may be
established by general law, any ordinance or resolution of the City, or as
may be reQuired of, or accorded to him, by the Council.
City Departments The daily administration and operation of the City is divided
into Departments according to separate areas of activity and responsibility. Each
Department is administered by a Department Head who is immediately
responsible and accountable to the City Administrator for all employees,
activities and programs, including the budget of the department. Established City
Departments are listed as follows:
CITY ADMINISTRATION including the Administrator and the City
Clerk. The City Clerk's duties include all statutory duties of elections and
maintaining permanent minutes and records as well as general assistance
to the Administrator in overall operation of the City.
FINANCE headed by the City Treasurer/Finance Director. This
Department is responsible for all the Statutory duties of the Treasurer
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including maintaining all financial records of the City, protecting and
conserving the City's assets, maintaining payroll and personnel records of
city employees, billing and collectinb just receivables, paying bills
according to Council authority, and preparing annual bud�ets.
POLICE headed by the Police Chie£ This Department is responsible for
Public Safety including Police, Fire, Animal Control and Civil Defense,
including enforcement of all City ordinances and all County, State or
Federal laws within-local jurisdiction.
PUBLIC WORKS headed by the Public Services Director. This
Department is responsible for roads and bridges, municipal sewer and
water systems, park and recreation facilities, diseased tree control, and all
city land and buildings.
BUILDING, ZONING AND PLANNING headed by the Public Services
Director. This Department is responsible for comprehensive planning,
subdivision and land de��elopment management; zoning ordinance
adoption, amendment and enforcement; environmental ordinance
adoption, amendment and enforcement; manabement of on-site sewer and
well systems including ordinance adoption and enforcement; and building
inspection and enforcement of the State Building Code.
ASSESSING DEPARTMENT headed by the contracted Assessor. This is
not a City Department but a separate contractual arrangement with the
Hennepin County Assessor's Office. This department is responsible for
market value assessment of all real property in the City, and n�aintenance
of all assessment records concernin� taxable valuation.
HEALTH OFFICER headed by a licensed physician. The Health Officer
is responsible for coordinating public health services for Orono residents
in cooperation with the State Board of Health.
CITY CONSULTING SERVICES Certain professional services are
provided to the City by contract on a consulting basis. Some services are
performed regularly and others on an as-needed basis only,
LEGAL SERVICES The Council-appointed City Attorney is responsible
for advising the City Council and administrative staff on legal matters,
and for representing the City in legal proceedings. In recent years, the
City has had one attorney specializinb in civil and land use matters, and a
second attorney handling all traffic and misdemeanor prosecutions.
ENGINEERING SERVICES The Council-appointed City Engineer is
responsible for advising the City Council and administrative staff on
engineering matters, particularly in the areas of public works and land use
management, including streets, sewers, water supply and drainage
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control. The City Engineer is responsible for preparing engineering plans
and specifications, for bidding projects and for supervising construction
whenever so specifically directed by the CounciL In large-scale projects,
a separate consulting engineer may be hired for such services with the
appointed City Engineer acting as the City's agent to assure proper
execution of the improvement.
AUDITING SERVICES The Council-appointed Auditor is responsible
for periodically auditing the City's financial records in accordance with
State Law to assure proper fiscal control and financial security for the
city's funds and assets.
All City employees operate under a written Administrative and Personnel
Policy. It is the purpose of the Policy to establish procedures which will permit
the personnel program of Orono to operate in an efficient fashion. The policy
serves as a guide to administrative action concerning personnel matters, and in
addition provides the employees and the public with a statement of the personnel
program of Orono.
The Personnel Policy does not apply to elected officials or members of boards
and commissions, to the City Administrator, the City Consultants, or to volunteer
personnel appointed to serve without pay.
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��et� addresses the followin�7:
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- Employment, includinr the topics of Recruitina Svstem: Probationary Period;
Phvsical and Ps cly �olo�ical Examination; Employment of Relatives: Promotions/
Transfers/Demotions; Temporarv/Re�ular Employment; Veterans Preference;
Outside Employment; Service Time; Resignations
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- Rules and Person�d Conduct, includin, the topics of Respectful Wor�lace Policv�
Disciplinarv Action: Dru� & Alcohol Testin�: Emplovee Assistance Pro�ram�
Performance Evaluation; Safetv Pro�ram; Report Injuries: Political Activitv� Lost &
Abandoned Property; Travel; Use of Vehicles; Gifts
- Work SchedulinL�/Time Record.r, includin� the topics of Hours of Work; Work
Time requirement and Reportin�; Pay Period: Overtime Payment: Lunch and Rest
Breaks: Closin� Due to Adverse Weather Conditions; Ware and Salary Schedules
- Emplovment Benefrts includin<T the topics of Benefits Employee Insurance�
Cllan�es in Covera�e; Workers Compensation• Steel Toe Boots Reimbursement•
Emplovee Reco�nition
- Tinte Off Bene�ts, includin<� the topics of Requests for Leave; Holidavs; Vacation
Leave; Sick Leave With Pav: Familv and Medical Leave: Parentin<7 Leave• Donated
Sick Leave; Funeral Leave; Ju Duty; Militarv Leave: School Conference and
Activities Leave; Votin� Leave; Bone Marrow Donation Leave� Or�an Donation
Leave �
- Retirement Programs, includin� the topics of Severeance Pay at retirement•
Termination of Emplovment in Good Standin�; Sick Pav HandlinfT at Termination•
Public Employees Retirement Association; Continuation of Group health and Dental
Insurance; Post Retirement Health Care Savin�s Plan
CITY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The City's finances are managed to assure protection of assets and �nancial
stability. The City Treasurer/Finance Director and City Administrator are
charged with the responsibility of managing the City's financial resources so as
to conserve the assets of the citizens and so as to assure continued funding of
necessary public services and facilities.
Orono's Financial Goals
1. To comply with all applicable provisions of state and federal laws.
2. To determine fairly and with full disclosure the financial position of
the City and the results of financial operations of the City.
Financial Duties and Financial Policies
1. The treasurer's duty is to protect and conserve the city's assets. The
Policy of the City is:
a) To prepare and follow an annual budget.
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b) To deposit all receipts in a timely manner.
c) To pay all legal and proper debts in a timely manner.
d) To wisely invest all idle funds.
e) To have financial records audited annually.
2. The treasurer's duty is to maintain proper and necessary financial
records. The Policy of the City is:
a) To record all revenues or receipts to each fund by date, source,
kind and amount.
b) To record all expenditures or disbursements by fund, function,
activity, organizational unit, character, and object.
3. The treasurer's duty is to maintain payroll and personnel records of
City employees. The Policy of the City is:
a) To properly file and retain time records and letters or memos of
appreciation, commendation or reprimand.
b) To charge payroll expenditures to proper accounts and to record
all payments to employees.
4. The treasurer's duty is to bill and collect all just receivables including
sewer, water and on-site utility charges, contract service charges and
miscellaneous charges for special services provided by City departments.
The Policy of the City is:
a) That delinquent utility charges will be assessed against the
property if unpaid for siX months or longer.
b) That the cost of miscellaneous services, such as required
inspection of private improvements, be paid by the benefited party
before the City expends any public time or funds.
5. The treasurer's duty is to maintain a proper balance in all funds. The
Policy of the City is that all fund balances be maintained at a level which
will enable the City to fiinction on a continual basis and which will allow
for normal peaks and valleys of revenues and expenditures.
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TAXATION AND BUDGET
The City's tatation goal is to provide maximum service at minimum cost.
Real estate taxes currently provide 4�i°� 60% of Orono's municipal operating
budget, yet the City only receives about �?°� 14.�% of each taxpayer's total tax
bill, with the majority of real estate ta�es going to the school districts. In
addition, the City in the past has been limited by State law- from increasing the
level of annual levies more than a fiYed percentage over the previous year's rate.
While levy limits are not currently in place, this is subject to change by the State
Legislature.
Tax and Bud�et Policies
1. The City� will fund direct benefit services on a user-fee basis. This
includes sewer and water utility service, rural area on-site management
inspections, building inspections, zoning applications and private
development or improvement project reviews. These user fees will
support staff and consultant expenses without cost to the taxpayer.
2. The City will levy sufficient taxes to support required services.
Service levels will be maintained according to the desires of the citizens
and the financial capability of the City, within any levy limitations
imposed by the State.
3. The City will provide required income with the lowest possible tax
rate. The City will not levy taxes any higher than absolutely necessary to
support the desired ]evel of services. Despite inflation, the Council will
each year try to maintain the same rate as the past year or lower the rate if
at all possible.
4. The City will limit bonded indebtedness. Debt service is a major
portion of any budget. The Council will try to limit bonded indebtedness
so as to avoid future general tax liabilities.
Bondin� and Assessment Policies
1. All bonds issued will be for physical improvements. The City will not
bond for operating expenses.
2. Special improvement costs will be assessed against the benefited
properties. The assessments will be levied sufficiently to cover all
principal, interest and service charges. Assessment formtilas will be
established so as to be as fair as possible to all affected property owners.
While a great majority of previous bonded improvements in the City have
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been 100% assessed against the abutting or benefited properties, more
recent projects have been assessed only to the dollar extent that is
supportable via property benefits analysis. As much as possible under
current law, the City will continue this existing policy.
3. The City w�ill not bond nor assess for improvements installed to
facilitate land development or subdivision. All on site and off site
improvements necessary to accommodate private land developments
must be privately financed by the developer. The City will not finance at
public expense such improvements, even if they are to be dedicated for
public use, because of the hazard of assessing property that may not
develop and may therefore default to the detriment of the existing
resident taxpayer.
4. The city will investigate innovative bonding mechanisms or purposes.
This may include authorization of Industrial Revenue Bonds,
Redevelopment Bonds, Tax Increment Financin�, or Housing
Improvement Bonds as future uses and financial conditions warrant.
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POTENTIAL CONSO�IDATION WIT�I�ONG LAKE
In 1999 a joint Consolidation Study Committee was appointed by the Orono and
Long Lake city councils to study the potential for consolidation of the two cities.
After a 9-month study process the committee concluded that there were
substantial benefits and a number of concerns related to consolidation. The
committee recommended in favor of the consolidation. Both City Councils
voted to put the question to the voters at the September 12, 2000 primary
election. Orono residents overwhelmingly voted in favor of consolidation; Long
Lake voters turned down the proposition, approximately 60% voting against the
merger.
Despite the failed merger vote, Orono remains supportive of consolidation.
Orono will continue to cooperate with the City of Long Lake in the provision of
public services, and will work together with Long Lake on common issues
shared by the two communities.
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GOVERNMENT DISTRICTS AND PRECINCTS
Table 4F-1 indicates the various governmental districts which encompass Orono.
Map 4F-8 delineates the 4 Orono voting precincts.
Table 4F-1: County, State and Federal Government Districts
Hennepin County
County Board of District 7
Commissioners
State of Minnesota
State Senate District 34 (Precincts 1,3 and 4 only)
District 43 (Precinct 2 only)
State House of District 34B (Precincts 1,3 and 4 only
Representataives District 43A (Precinct 2 only)
United States
U.S. Congress 3rd Congressional District
REPLACE WITH UPDATED VERSION BELOW
Table 4F-1: County, State and Federal Government Districts
Hennepin County
County Board of District 6 (City Precincts 1,2 & 4)
Commissioners District 7 (City Precinct 3)
State of Minnesota
State Senate District 33
State House of Representatives District 33B
United States
U.S. Congress 3rd Congressional District
MAP 4F-8 GOES HERE
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CMP PART 4F.
Public Services Plan
Page
Introduction and Scope.................................................................................................... 4F-1
PublicSafety Services...................................................................................................... 4F-4
Police Services
Fire Services
Map 4F-1: Fire Service Districts & Emergency Siren Locations
Health Care Services
Emergency Preparedness
PublicEducation............................................................................................................... 4F-13
Ma� 4F-2: School District Boundaries
Government Agencies and Services................................................................................. 4F-18
U.S. Government Agencies
Map 4F-3: Postal Service Districts
State of Minnesota Agencies
Metropolitan & Regional Agencies
Hennepin County Departments
Independent Agencies
Privately Operated Utilities and Services......................................................................... 4F-26
Natural Gas
Map �F-4: Natural Gas Service Areas
Electrical Power
Map 4F-5: Electrical Power Service Areas
Telephone
Map 4F-6: Telephone Service Areas
Wireless Communication
Cable Television & Communication Service
Map �F-7: Cable Television Service Areas
Sanitation
Management of Utility Conduits
CityLand and Buildings................................................................................................... 4F-30
City Owned Land and Easements
City Owned Buildings
Public Land and Building Plans
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CityAdministration........................................................................................................... 4F-39
City Council
Citizen Commissions
City Staff
City Financial Management
Taxation and Budget
Potential Consolidation �vith City of Lon� Lake.............................................................. 4F-49
Government Districts and Precincts................................................................................. 4F-�0
Table 4F-1: County, State and Federal Government Districts
Map �F-8: Orono Voting Precincts
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CMP Part 4(F)
PUBLIC SERVICES PLAN
INTRODUCTION
This chapter of the Community Management Plan includes a brief review of all
the many other necessary services and facilities of a municipality that were not
mandated elements of Twin Cities Regional planninb. The elements contained in
this Chapter have varying degrees of impact upon metropolitan systems, but they
all have important ties to Orono's local planninb developnlent and land use
concerns.
The Goals, Policies and Plans outlined in this Chapter are an integral part of the
total Community Management Plan and have been derived from joint and
concurrent consideration of all community planning elements. These services
and facilities are designed to complement and balance the plans of adjoining
municipalities and other government agencies with the basic land use and
facilities plans of Orono. Each of the following sections is an updated and
refined version of the basic planning direction included in the 1974 Orono
Village Comprehensive Guide Plan and the 1980 and 2000-2020 Orono
Community Management Plans.
This Chapter of the CMP is prepared and presented for the following purposes:
L The Public Services Plan is intended to place the identified services
and facilities within the context of the overall Community
Management Plan. The operation of a modern municipality is a complex
task of coordinating all of the many governmental activities with each
other and with private development activity. Each service fiinction
depends upon the availability of other services. Land Use Plans will fail
if required services are not available, or if unnecessarily high service
levels are provided �vithout adequate financial support. The City will not
function efficiently unless all factors are considered concurrently.
2. The Public Services Plan is intended to be a management tool for
City officials and City staff in the development and management of
municipal services and facilities necessary to support the basic
planning objectives of the City. These services and facilities are divided
into logical categories for analysis and presentation. Each section
includes a brief review of the existing service level, a set of goals or
objectives, and a set of policies for developing, operating or maintaining
the particular service or facility. Each section includes a management
plan outlining expected or desired alterations in service level or
administrative direction.
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3. The Public Services Plan is intended to advise our neighboring
municipalities and other governmental agencies of our intended
service levels, and our intention to continue cooperative service
arrangements. The Lake Minnetonl:a area has always been unique in the
extent of interdependence between neighboring cities. This is partly due
to the effect the Lake has on area �eography, due to the historic role of
the commercial town centers, and to the relatively low population of each
of the several municipalities. This has fostered a long standing sense of
cooperation between cities where services are contracted one to another
resulting in a higher total level of service available to all area citizens at
more reasonable cost than if each city were to provide duplicate expertise
and/or expensive duplicate facilities. This Plan is intended to review
those areas where Orono expects to provide available services to other
cities and where Orono expects to receive other available services in
return.
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SCOPE
As in other chapters, the Public Services Plan is an integral part of Orono's
Community Management Plan. Although the statistics and detailed policies
apply specifically to these elements of community planning, the overall goals
and objectives have been derived from joint and concurrent consideratiun of all
community planning elements. Therefore, the policy decisions relating to
Orono's public service requirements complement and balance regional plans with
local concerns for historic development patterns, environmental protection, fiscal
responsibility and general land use.
The time framework of the Public Services Plan is intended to be consistent
with the regional planning period of �98A-�A�9 2008-2030 and with the
City's permanent planning programs for rural Orono. The goals, policies and
programs contained in this Plan are set in the context of the legislative mandate
to plan for regional needs through the year ?9?9 2030. This planning period is
particularly relevant to level of service planning for Orono's urban
neighborhoods. On the other hand, Orono's long range land use plans call for
permanent maintenance of the existing low density rural residential areas. There
is to be no staged growth plan and no expansion of the Urban �e Area
beyond the expansions indicated in this Plan. Therefore, the goals, plans and
programs for rural Orono are intended to be permanently applicable beyond the
arbitrary planning date of?9?9 2030.
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PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
POLICE SERVICES
Orono has had an independent police force since 1962. The Police Department
operates out of headquarters facilities located in the City administrative complex
on Old Crystal Bay Road North. This provides a centralized geographic location
for convenient service to all areas of Orono. In addition, Orono Police currently
provide contract services to the citizens of Long Lake, Sprinb Park and
Minnetonka Beach.
Police Service Goals
1. To create and maintain a feeling of security in the community.
2. To reduce the opportunity for the commission of crimes.
3. To aid individuals having medical emergencies or who are in danber of
physical harm, and to assist those who cannot care for themselves.
4. To identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where
appropriate, to apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court
proceedings.
5. To resolve conflict.
6. To protect constitutional guarantees and to promote and preserve civil
order.
7. To identify ��eor�m�- *',^* �re potentially serious law enforcement
problems.
8. To facilitate the efficient and hazard-free movement of people and
vehicles.
9. To achieve the above goals within the financial capabilities of the City
and its citizens.
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Police Ser��ice Policies
In order to achieve the stated Police Service Goals, the Orono Police Department
will be operated and administered according to the followin� policies:
1. A basic level of routine police services will be provided to all citizens
within the department's jurisdiction. As in other sections of the CMP,
the level of routine ser��ices provided in the Rural �e�e Area is not
required to be as extensive or as frequent as that level necessary in the
more densely developed urban neighborhoods.
2. Twenty�-four (2=t) hour emergency response will be provided to all
citizens within the department's jurisdiction. Whenever emergency
situations arise, the Orono Police Department will provide the fastest
possible response with personal care, concern and appropriate supporting
services or equipment.
3. Orono will participate in active mutual aid arrangements with police
departments in adjoining jurisdictions. The nature of Lake Minnetonka
geography and beneral police responsibility is such that no lake area
community can provide sufficient manpower to handle all continbencies
or simultaneous occurrences. Therefore, Orono will actively give support
to adjoining departments when they are in need of it, and will call for
assistance whenever appropriate to provide necessary services within our
jurisdiction.
4. Orono will rely on technical support from other agencies including
the Henne�in County Sheriff s Office. Certain services and facilities
are most efficiently and economically provided on a broader scale than
feasible for each local police department. Orono will rely on other law
enforcement agencies for such special services as dispatching, evidence
processiilg, detailed investigations and jail facilities.
5. Orono will embrace the "Community Oriented Policing" concept. All
Orono officers will be required to hold licenses from the Minnesota
Police Ofticer's Standards and Training Board. Each officer will be
highly proficient in general police duties, and in addition will be specially
trained in one or more technical subjects includin� First Responder
Training (Advanced First Aid), Advanced Driving, Firearms, Narcotics,
Radio, Radar, Investigations and numerous other subjects. This will
provide our department w�ith a wide range of specially qualified police
expertise.
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6. The Orono Police Reserve program will be continued. The Police
Reserves are a specially trained ��olunteer force intended to au�ment the
regular officers in routine matters such as traffic and crowd control at
special events. In this manner, additional services can be provided in
special situations with minimal cost or strain on regular police activities.
7. Orono expects to continue contract services with adjoining
municipalities. The Cities of Long Lake and Minnetonka Beach are
geographically located entirely within the borders of Orono, and the City
of Spring Park is directly adjacent to Orono's Navarre neighborhood. The
provision of contract police services to those cities and/or other adjacent
cities is a lobical and cost effective way of providing needed service at
levels consistent with local desires and local financial capabilities.
8. Additional police department operating policies include the following
standards:
a) Safeguard freedom, preserve life and property, protect the
constitutional rights of citizens and maintain respect for the rule
of the law by proper enforcement thereof.
b) Develop a reputation for fairness, civility, and integrity that wins
the respect of all citizens, including minority or disadvantaged
groups.
c) Use the minimum amount of force reasonably necessary in
responding to any given situation.
d) Conform to rules of law- and administrative rules and procedures,
particularly those which specify proper standards of behavior in
dealing with citizens.
e) Cooperation with county, state and federal agencies in crime
prevention and investigation.
Police Service Plans
Orono intends to continue operation of the Orono Police Department and provide
contract services to adjacent municipalities consistent with their desires. The size
and abilities of the Department will be consistent with and dependent upon the
land use type and density within the Department's jurisdiction. Police department
funding, including contract service costs, will be based upon the level of service
desired.
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FIRE SERVICES
Fire protection services in Orono are contracted with established Fire
Departments in Wayzata; and Long Lake�4�tr�r�---��A�4����. These
departments have geographically divided responsibility for protection of Orono
neighborhoods as shown in Map 4F-1 (TO BE REVISED), with the majority of
Orono being served bv the Lon� Lake Fire Denartment.
Recent Changes
As a result of the Highway 12 rerouting, the �g former Long Lake fire
station adjacent to Brown Road North ����" '�� r�����*�a was eliminated. The City
of Orono in 2001 joined with the City of Lon� in the
process of locating a suitable site for �#e a new station, as well as in the design
process. Orono and Long Lake shared a joint goal of providing a facility that �s
would be properly located to ensure the necessary response times as well as to
provide the level of service required by each of the cities within the Long Lake
Fire Protection District. A site was chosen in Orono at 340 Willow Drive North
and construction of the new Lon� Lake Fire Station was completed in earlv 2003
at which time it became operational. The site and buildin are jointiv owned bv
the cities of Orono and Long Lake under the terms of a joint ownership contract
As of Januarv 1, 2003 Orono incornorated the Maple Plain Fire Service District
into the Lon� Lake Fire Service District with service to northwest Orono
henceforth bein� provided bv the Lon� Lake Fire Department.
Additionallv, in 2003 the City Council determined that due to the increasing
costs of contractin� with the Citv of Mound for fire protection in southwest
Orono, it would be more cost effective to incorporate the Mound Fire Service
District into the Long Lake Fire Service District and construct and equip a new
satellite fire station in the Navarre area. Fire protection service for southwest
Orono was contracted with the Excelsior Fire Department durin� 2004-2006 as
construction of the new Navarre Fire Station at 3770 Shoreline Drive was
completed and new firefighter recruits were trained Operation of the station
which is owned bv Orono, was commenced bv the Lon� Lake Fire Department
in 2007.
In 2008 the Citv of Lon� Lake hired its first full-time Fire Chief to mana�e
operations of the Lon� Lake Fire Department and provide expertise in fire
prevention, which mav result in the City of Orono reducing or eliminatin�a
se�arate contract for Fire Marshal services.
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Fire Service Goals
1. To encourage fire prevention �ractices.
2. To provide fire protection and fire suppression ser-vices.
3. To provide reasonable levels of totat fire services within the financial
capabilities of the City and its citizens.
Fire Service Policies
In order to achieve reasonable le��els of fire protection for Orono citizens, the
City expects to provide and administer fire services according to the following
policies;
1. Fire prevention is the �rst step toward reciuction in fire loss
damages. The City has adopted and will enforce the State Fire Code
(which incorporates the provisions of the National Fire Protection
Association Code) as a reasonable standard for the safeguardin� of life
and property throligh the reduction and elimination of potential fire
hazards. Land use planninD w�ill respect the relative difficulty in fire
suppression involved with use and occupancy types, combustible hazards,
property setbacks, fire response distance and w�ater supply.
2. A basic level of fire protection services will be provided consistent
with land use type and density. Urban areas will be expected to require
more frequent fire services and more extensive fire services than that
necessary in rural areas. Fire protection levels will be expected to be
higher where municipal water is available than where water supplies must
be transported to the scei�e. This relationship works two ways in that fire
protection levels must be increased where land use density is higher, and
land use density must not be increased where fire protection levels are
less adequate. A map depicting the areas where municipal water supply is
available appears in CMP Part 4D.
3. Fire protection districts will be established according to department
capability and geographic relationship to response time. The Fire
Protection Districts shown on Map 4F-1 are intended to provide
reasonable response times to all areas of the City. The detailed division
lines between these districts will be periodically reviewed to ensure
continued relationship to new developments as they may occur, and
continued equity insofar as response capability is concerned.
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4. Each of the contracting fire departments will be expected to provide
all necessary administration, equipment and manpower to provide
adequate service within their district. Each of the €e� two contracting
fire departments is a municipally-operated volunteer fire department.
Orono expects each fire department to provide trained personnel and
appropriate apparatus sufficient to answer at all times all fire situations as
they may occur within their District. Orono expects all fire departments
to participate in area-wide mutual-aid pacts to assure special assistance
whenever necessary.
5. Orono expects to contribute its fair share of fire department
expenses. � Both fire protection contracts are written with the
respective municipality and not directly with the fire department. Orono
will expect to contribute its fair share of the costs of equipping and
operating each fire department in comparison to Orono's relative service
requirements.
Fire Service Plans
Orono intends to continue contracting for fire services from �"� ��;�*;�rt �„r
Lon� Lake and Wayzata. Orono expects to periodically review
Fire District boundaries and to make appropriate changes as necessary after
consultation with the municipalities involved. Orono expects to periodically
review the level of services provided in each district compared to the land use
requirements of the area. Land use type or density in areas not provided with
municipal water will not be increased beyond the capability of rural water-
hauling fire tactics.
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CMP Part 4F. Public Services Plan
HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Emergency health care is provided by advanced life support ambulances.
Consistent with the Metropolitan Council's Emergency Medical Services Plan
advanced life support ambulance service as well as air ambulance service via
helicopter is provided to all of Orono. Primary service is provided by North
Memorial Hospital with a local unit based in Lonb Lake. Back-up service is
provided by North units based in Minnetonka and/or by Waconia Hospital units
based in Minnetrista.
Additional emergency care is provided by the trained Orono Police officers who
often are the first responders to any emergency situation. Each Orono patrol
vehicle on duty is equipped with an Automated External Defibrillator. Help is
also available from the €a� two contract fire departments which have trained
personnel plus medical supplies and rescue equipment.
Hospital care is available within reasonable distance of Orono. The
Emergency Medical Services Plan identifies North Memarial Hospital in
Robbinsdale and Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia as primary emergency
receiving hospitals for Orono patients. Additional designated receiving hospitals
include Methodist in St. Louis Park, Fairview Southdale in Edina. HCMC in
Minneapolis, and Mercy-Unity in Fridley.
Routine medical care is provided in Navarre & most surrounding
municipalities. Medical and dental clinics are located in or near the Navarre
Area of Orono and in almost all surrounding cities including Mound, Maple
Plain, Long Lake, Wayzata and Excelsior. Those located in Excelsior, Mound
and Wayzata are full service and are reachable by public transit service from
mt►ch of Orono's urban area.
Additional health and human services are a��ailable through various
programs operated by Hennepin County. �a The key service providers a-�e
is the Hennepin County �� Human Services and Public Health
Department �' *'�� ^a���* c� �� n� ��*m �*
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Health Care Goals
1. To provide immediate first aid and life support services for medical
emergencies anywhere in Orono.
2. To provide reasonably convenient health care facitities for all Orono
residents.
City of Orono Community Management Plan 2008-2030 Page 4F-10
CMP Part 4F. Pubiic Services Plan
Health Care Policies
1. Orono w�ill support the provision of ambulance and emergency
hospital services at a level consistent with our land use plans and
expected population levels. In particular, Orono stron�.:ly supports the
continuing operation of an ambulance base � *"� �'�*�� ^� r ^^b T ^'�� in
northern Orono and has made provisions in the new Long Lake Fire
Station for that purpose.
2. Orono supports the local availability of trained emergency
responders. The City strongly supports the traininb of Orono police
officers and local fire department personnel in first aid and emergency
medical procedures.
Health Care Plans
The City of Orono foresees no need to alter the level of health care services from
that available at this time. The current service level is reasonable in comparison
to Orono's urban-rural land use plans. If any increased services are forthcoming,
the most likely addition would be a full service medical clinic in the Navarre
Area, althou�h none is expected at this time.
City of Orono Community Management Plan 2008-2030 Page 4F-11
CMP Part 4F. Public Services Plan
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANIV'I1V'G
Tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and other natural disasters can affect Orono and the
Lake Minnetonka region. In addition, major disasters such as train wrecks, plane
crashes, eYplosions, accidental releases of hazardous materials, enemy attack and
other similar types of events pose a potential threat to public health and safety in
the Lake Minnetonka region. An emergency operations plan is ^���'�a *^ �^���r�
a critical element in the protection of the public from the effects of these hazards.
The communities in the Lake Minnetonka area have a long-standing history of
cooperation and mutual concern with each other. This tradition has perhaps been
illustrated in the area of public safety. Each of the public safety agencies has
assisted and been assisted by their neighboring communities in times of
emergency and disaster. Law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services
have worked together in close cooperation for the common good and safety of of
the people in the Lake Minnetonka area. This cooperative effort has been moved
forward in the formation of the Lake Minnetonka Regional Emergency
Preparedness Planning and Review Committee, whose membership consists of
local emergency managers representing the following communities: Deephaven,
Excelsior, Greenwood, Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, �faple Plain, Medina,
Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, St.
Bonifacious, Tonka Bay, VVayzata, Woodland, Hennepin County Sheriff s Office
and ��r'��� �-i������^ ����^^^� Three Rivers Park District.
The Committee has established �' the Lake Minnetonka Re�ional
Emer 7�v Operations Plan which ��-l�e has been adopted by each City
Council. The Plan is intended to assist key officials and emergency
organizations within each city to coordinate and carry out their responsibilities
for the protection of life and property under a wide range of emerbency
conditions. The plan is intended to be a natural extension of day-to-day
operations. The plan addresses a variety of topics including Warning and
Notification; Direction and Control; Public Information; Search and Rescue;
Health and Medical; Evacuation; Fire Department Services; Damage
Assessment; Congregate Care; Debris Clearance; Utilities; Radiological and
Haz-Mat Protection; and Law Enforcement.
Map 4F-1 illustrates current emergency warning siren coverage for the City of
Orono.
City of Orono Community Management Plan 2008-2030 Page 4F-12
CMP Part 4F. Public Services Plan
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Orono is served by four local School Districts in addition to a number of private
elementary and pre-schools, a private charter school, and a privately operated art
center which provides nationally recognized art education to all members of the
public.
Orono's four local school districts serve geographic areas of the City as
indicated on Map 4F-2. Each of the four districts provides its own full service
program of educational services for grades Kindergarten through Twelve, plus
special education, recreation and community service programs. Each District is
operated independent of the City by a separately elected School Board. Each
District provides and manages its own student transportation services. And, since
each District has its own tax powers, there is considerable difference in total
property tax mill levy between different neighborhoods in the City.
Minnetonka School District No. 276 �nnn �R;n T ,,,,., co.c�c
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This School District has the smallest area of the City within its borders serving
only the two small sections of Big Island. The odd arrangement of this boundary
dates back to some of the former township realignments in 1868 and 1889.
Apparently at one time the township border was moved (as when the Narrows
channel was relocated) and the school border did not move, or vice-versa. It is
doubtful that any Minnetonka students actually reside in Orono as only seasonal
cottages are located on these portions of the island.
Westonka School District No. 277 — �nnn n�r;» r ,,.,., c�.�,,
This School District includes all of the Navarre Area, the major portion of
Orono's Urban Service Area, and a small amount of rural land on our western
border. An elementary school (Elizabeth Gardner) was located on Shoreline
Drive at Dunwoody Avenue until it was closed and sold in 1978. All Orono
students are now bused to their classrooms in Mound or Minnetrista:
Mound Westonka High School, Sunnyfield Road, Minnetrista�Grades 8-12)
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Most of Orono's land area within District 277 is fully developed and urbanized
with very little potential for major population increase. Many homes in this area
are occupied by older persons whose families have grown, thereby further
reducing student population. Since no school facilities are located in Orono,
Orono's facilities plans have no direct impact on District 277.
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This School District includes more of Orono's land area than all other districts
combined. Most of this District is within Orono's Rural Service Area where total
planned density is relatively low. However, this is also where most of Orono's
remaininb development will occur. Therefore, it is estimated that student
population from this area of Orono will remain steady or slightly increase over
the next 10-20 years.
Because of the low land use density and the distances involved, almost all Orono
students are now bused or driven to their classrooms on the Orono campus
located on Old Crystal Bay Road between County Road 6 and Wayzata
Boulevard. Included in this facility are:
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Orono Middle School, 800 Old Crvstal Bay Rd. N. (Grades 6-8)
Orono Intern�ediate School, 685 Old Crystal Bay� Rd. N. (Grades 3-5)
Scharmann Elementarv School, 765 Old Crystal Bav Rd. N. (Grades K-2)
The Orono Schools have contimially upgraded facilities in Orono, including a
high school auditorium in 1981, the Link between the Middle School and
Schumann Elementary in 1990, and a new High School media center in 2000. z4
The new Middle School ��a����a *� ���r opened in the fall of 2000, expanding
the school's cainpus to the east side of Old Crystal Bay Road. The City has no
plan or intent to close Old Crystal Bay Road as a result of this expansion. Orono
does plan to study the current school and Citv facilities driveway access la�
alon� Old Crvstal Bav Road to determine whether a more efficient and safe
access system can be established.
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The City has ample municipal w�ater supply for the �e���-I-e-����o�:�aT�a�
Orono Schools facilities. Orono's municipaI sewer capacity downstream from
the school campus ., '����� *�mY ''� � �� �` a'r �* *' * *�-
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accommodate all known planned school facilitv needs.
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This School District includes a small section of Orono's eastern edge including
some fully developed neighborhoods within the Urban Service Area and some
homes in the Rural Service Area. A significant portion of this District's Orono
land area is within the Wayzata Country Club's golf course or within the DNR's
Wood Rill Scientit►c and Natural Area. Because of these long term land uses,
and the low density planned rural land use, the potential for student population
from this portion of Orono is very limited. Compared with the major increases in
population occurring in this District in Plymouth, any change in Orono student
population would be insibnificant. Under current zoning. appro�imately 12�
households in Orono will ultimately be served by Wayzata Schools, and this
portion of Orono is nearly fully developed.
All Orono students are bused to classrooms in Wayzata or Plymouth. Facilities
used by Orono students include:
Way�ata High School, Peony Lane, Plymouth (Grades 9-12)
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None of these facilities are expected to be closed in the future. Any new facilities
will likely be constnicted in Plymouth where major population increases are
occurring. Since no school facilities are located in Orono, Orono's facilities plans
have no direct impact on District 284.
The Minnetonka Center for Arts and Education offers instruction and
facilities for all forms of artistic expression. The Art Center was established in
the early 1970's as a local, privately operated place for artistic endeavors. Since
that time, facilities have been provided for all-forms of education and hands-on
art experience. The Art Center is privately operated and privately financed, but
enrollment is open to all. Many Orono residents are active participants as are
persons from the entire metropolitan area.
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Orono residents have ready access to all metropolitan educational facilities.
Orono is within daily commuting distance of all the many educational
institutions in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area including the University of
Minnesota, community colleges, vocational schools and many private colleges,
universities and specialty schools. This ready availability amply supplements the
schools and institutions located within our borders.
Public Education Goals
1. To have quality education available to all residents within the
financial capabilities of the taxpayers.
2. To have educational facilities located convenient to students and
consistent with the City�'s land use plans.
Public Education Policies
L The City will tal�e no direct role in determining educational needs.
This is the responsibility of the separate school districts.
2. The City� �vill encourage coordination of facilities and programs
benveen those districts serving Orono. Orono and surroundinb
communities have limited populations and limited taxation capabilities.
The City will encourage all reasonable forms of cooperation between
school districts so as to avoid unnecessary duplication of staff or
facilities.
The City will coordinate community service programs with the school
districts. Although each is administered separately, the City and School
Districts are used and financed by the same citizens. It is only reasonable to
expect cooperation so that improved community services such as recreation
probrams will be able to utilize available facilities and talents without
duplication of effort or cost.
Public Education Plans
Orono's projected slo�� rate of population growth should not require the
provision of any new educational facilities in any of the four local school
districts, other than those facilities already planned. Orono's public facilities
plans have no impact on the Wayzata, Minnetonka or Westonka School Districts
because they have no facilities located in Orono.
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GO VERNMENT A GENCIES AND SER VICES
This Section provides a brief review of the several public agencies that have
jurisdiction over certain subjects in Orono, and a review of special services
which have direct benefit to many Orono residents. A review of these subjects is
not a mandated element of regional planning, but their inclusion in this CMP is
indicative of their relationship to environmental conditions and land use
planning.
U. S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
U. S. POSTAL SERVICE
Postal service is provided by nine separate post office facilities with service
districts as indicated on Map 4F-3. Orono residents are provided with rural
route delivery from five separate post offices located in Excelsior, Long Lake,
Maple Plain, Mound and Wayzata. In addition, Orono residents receive box mail
and counter services at smaller post offices located in the "Crystal Bay" and
"Navarre" areas of Orono and in neighboring Spring Park and Minnetonka
Beach. Each of the nine facilities has a separate zip code. The lack of a single
post office serving the entire City has long been a point of discussion among
residents who may, for instance, live in the City of Orono, have children
attending the Mound Schools, and have a mailing address of Wayzata, Excelsior
or Mound.
Postal Service Goal
To have the U.S. Postal Service allow the use of the City name "Orono" with
the appropriate post office zip code, which will lend cohesiveness and
identity to our community.
Postal Service Policv
Orono will encourage the Postal Service to establish a separate "Orono" zip
code or to utilize one of the existing rural route zip codes, combined with the use
of"Orono, Minnesota", as the City address.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
The Corps of Engineers maintains jurisdiction over certain activities involving
wetlands and public waters. USACE permits may be required for draining or
filling wetlands and for other work in public waters.
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEME:�'T AGENCY(FEMA)
The Federal Emergencv Mana�ement Agencv is the primarv disaster assistance
a��encv for the U.S. In addition FEMA operates the National Flood Insurance
Pro�ram and publishes flood hazard maps.
STATE OF MINNESOTA AGENCIES
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION(Mn/DOT)
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has responsibility for planning,
maintenance and improvement of Highw�ay 12 (Wayzata Boulevard). p��
^��^�� �~� '^^^*��' ;� �'^'�'�„ �'^"�.� The Metro District Office servina Orono is
in Roseville. Minnesota Department of Transportation has authority to approve
and regulate speed limits on all roads including those under County or City
maintenance jurisdiction.
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OFNATURAL RESOURCES (MnDNR)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has responsibility for
administration, planning, maintenance and operation of the Luce Line Trail, trail
access points and rest areas; the Maxwell Bay lake access; and Wolsfeld Woods
and Wood Rill Scientific and Natural Areas.
The MnDNR Division of Waters has responsibility for establishing, enforcing
and coordinatinb shoreland management regulations, flood plain management
rebulations and use or alteration permits for public waters, including wetlands
and particularly Lake Minnetonka.
The MnDNR Enforcement Division provides local Conservation Officers who
have patrol responsibility for enforcement of fish and game rules and rebulations,
especially on Lake Minnetonka.
MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY(MPCA)
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has responsibility for major policy
formation and pollution abatement programs, including initial involvement in the
Harza Study, a "Program for Preserving the Quality of Lake Minnetonka". The
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency must approve all metropolitan area
comprehensive sewer plans and all individual sewer lateral extensions because of
jurisdiction over the sewa�e effluent outflow from metropolitan sewage
treatment plants. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has promulgated
standards for on-site sewabe treatment �4�Pse�a---��es���e�� as
reviewed in CMP Part 4C.
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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEAL TH
The Minnesota Department of Health is responsible far, among other things,
issuance of permits for well construction and abandonment.
METROPOLITAN AND REGIONAL AGENCIES
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
The Metropolitan Council has legislative authority as the regional planning
coardinator for the seven county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. This abency
coordinates local planning under the 1977 Mandatory Land Planning Act,
providinb plans and facilities for regional services includinb transportation,
sewers, parks and airports. This agency acts as a clearinghouse for regional
housing programs and housing subsidy grants from both state and federal
agencies.
Metro Transit
Metro Transit is the Metropolitan Council division which has the responsibility
for operating the public transit system in the metropolitan Twin Cities area.
Metro Transit provides limited bus service to Orono as discussed in the
Transportation chapter of the CMP.
Environmental Services
The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services division (MCES) has the
responsibility for operating the urban sewage collection and sewabe treatment
system in the Twin Cities area. MCES operates the Orono-Long Lake, Orono-
Minnetonka Beach and Maple Plain Interceptor sewers in Orono. MCES must
approve all metropolitan area comprehensive sewer plans and all individual
sewer lateral eatensions consistent with the local CSPP's, with MPCA guidelines
and with the metropolitan urban service plans and policies of the Metropolitan
Council.
HENNEPIN COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
LIBRARIES
Hennepin County provides local library service for County residents. Hennepin
County libraries that serve Orono residents are located in Wayzata, Long Lake,
Maple Plain, Mound and Excelsior. All County libraries have local collections
plus mutual exchange services with other County branches and other library
systems including those of Minneapolis. All City� residents live within three
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miles of one of these library facilities so there is no need to create additional
library facilities in Orono proper. Orono will encourage the County to provide
-- improved space and facilities for the Long Lake branch.
HENNEPI.N CO UNT Y TRANSPOR TA TION DEPAR TMENT
Hennepin County Transportation Department has responsibility for planning,
maintenance and improvement of numbered County roads in Orono, including
County Roads 6, 1�, 19, 51, 84, li� and 1�1. This responsibility includes all
bridges over lake channels crossed by such roads. Hennepin County
Transportation Department must approve by permit all new or revised
intersections and driveway curb cuts affecting County roads and therefore is
active in reviewing many land developments and subdivisions. Hennepin
Department of T'ransportation maintains a local maintenance station in Navarre
off Countv Road 1�.
The Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan identifies possible future
revisions to roadway jurisdiction. These changes are noted in the CMP
Transportation element, CMP Part 4A.
cir��rnQ�nruG-n��r�nrn� nz-�inn�,�r THREERIVERSPARKDISTRICT
jj'ormerlv HENNEPIN PARKS)
u�..:�LY���.��� Three Rivers Park District has administrative, planning and
operational responsibility for Morris T. Baker Park Reserve, for Noerenberg
Memorial Gardens, and for '^r�' ^^������*�^^� the Arthur Allen Wildlife Refu�e
on Big Island. Additionallv, the District has recentiv completed the conversion of
the Dakota Rail corridor to a re�ional trail. €[e-�e� Three Rivers Parks has
police patrol responsibility for these lands and facilities. �Ee�e� Three Rivers
Parks also has partnered with the City of Orono in the construction and
maintenance of portions of the City's trail system. ��� �a '�*�,�'�'�-�
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HENNEPIN COUNTYSHERIFF'S OFFICE
The County Sheriffs office has primary responsibility for patrolling, law
enforcement and public safety on Lake Minnetonka and Long Lake. This
fiinction is handled by the Hennepin County Water Patrol, a combination regular
and volunteer force, with operating headquarters at Sprin� Park Landing. In
addition, the County Sheriffs office provides radio and dispatching services,jail
facilities and various types of technical support to the Orono Police Department.
HENNEPIN COUNTY COURT SYSTEM
Most legal matters arising within Orono, whether criminal or civil in nature, are
handled throu�h the Hennepin County Court System. District Court proceedinbs
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are held at the court house in Minneapolis, while misdemeanor and traffic
proceedings are conducted by Municipal Court located more conveniently near
the Ridgedale Regional Mall.
HENNEPIN COUNTY D� ^�'�'��'� DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING,
CO11�lNIUNITY WORKSAND TRANSIT
This Department administers the U.�. Housing & Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Probram which is the primary
source of Orono's subsidized housing rehabilitation funds. The City has a
contract with Hennepin County to act as the City's agent in making annual
application to HUD, and to act as primary administratar of the program,
inspecting properties, screening applicants and overseeing work progress. This
function is more economically handled by the County staff than by the City, and
it serves to protect the data privacy of the applicants. This Department also acts
to coordinate t11e Minnesota Housing Finance Agency loan subsidy probram
which allows improved service to our residents through coordination of both
funding sources.
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HENIVEPIN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES A1VD PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPAR TMENT
This Department has assumed from the State Board of Health primary
responsibility for Community Health enforcement. This includes enforcement of
environmental sanitation regulations, food service regulations and lodbin� house
regulations. This agency will directly inspect all Orono food service
establishments and will enforce County and State sanitation requirements. The
City supports this activity on a County level as more cost efficient and
technically superior than that possible on a municipal level, yet more responsive
than that available on a State level.
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
HENNEPIN CONSER VA TION DISTRICT(HCD)
This is a separately created District, with authority from the County, State and
Federal levels, responsible for improving soil and water conservation practices in
the County. The District provides technical expertise to inventory and analyze
soil and water conditions in the county. Educational information is provided and
resources are shared with farmers, planners and developers to encourage
conservation practices in all activities. HCD is involved in a wide varietv of land
and water conservation issues, from assisting landowners with sustainable land
use to workin� with municipalities to develop �row�th manabement strategies.
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MLNNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT(MCWD)
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The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is the regional governmental unit
responsible for managing and protecting the w�ater resources of the Minnehaha
Creek w-atershed. The District was established in 1967 under the Minnesota
Watershed District Act. The District covers approximatelv 181 square miles that
ultimately drain into the Minnehaha Creek (which then enters the Mississippi
River). The watershed includes natural treasures such as Minnehaha Creek Lake
Minnetonka, The Minneapolis Chain of Lakes and Minnehaha Falls. There are
eiaht major creeks, 129 lakes and thousands of w�etlands �vithin the MCWD.�e
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The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is committed to a leadership role in
protectin�. improving and managing the surface waters and affiliated
�roundwater resources within the district. includin�� their relationships to the
ecosvstems of which they are an inte��ral part. We achieve our mission throu�h
re;�ulation, capital projects, education, cooperative endeavors, and other
pro�rams based on sound science, innovative thinkin<�, an informed and enga_�
constituencv. and cost effective use of public funds.
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District protects and improves water qualit�
mana�es stormwater, mana�es levels of Lake Minnetonka and flow of
Minnehaha Creek (via Grays Bav Dam), restores and manages wetlands and
lakes. and much more. These activities are accomplished throu�h six main
pro�ram areas. including water qualitv monitorin� and research re ug latory
permits, project mana�ement and maintenance, land conservation, education and
communication, and plannin„.
A more detailed review of the MCWD's stormwater management goals can be
found in the Environmental Protection Plan element of the CMP.
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSER VA TION DISTRICT(LMCD)
The LMCD was created by the State Legislature in 1967 to adopt and enforce
rules designed to improve the recreational use and quality of Lake Minnetonka.
The LMCD, through its ordinances, has authority to:
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1. regulate the types of boats permitted to use the lake and set service fees;
2. regulate, maintain and police public beaches, public docks and other
public facilities for access to the lake within the territory of the
municipalities, provided that a municipality may supersede the district's
action under this clause by adopting an ordinance specifically referring to
the district's action by one year after the district's action;
3. limit by rule the use of the lake at various times and the use of various
parts of the lake;
4. regulate the speed of boats on the lake and the conduct of other activities
on the lake to secure the safety of the public and the most general public
use;
�. contract with the other law enforcement agencies to police the lake and
its shore;
6. re�ulate the construction, installation and maintenance of permanent and
temporary docks and moorings consistent with federal and state law;
7. regulate the construction and use of inechanical and chemical means of
de-icing the lake and to rebulate the mechanical and chemical means of
removal of weeds and albae from the lake;
8. regulate the construction, configuration. size, location and maintenance
of commercial marinas and their related facilities including parking areas
and sanitary facilities. The regulation shall be consistent with the
applicable municipal building codes and zoning ordinances where the
marinas are located;
9. contract with other governmental bodies to perform any of the functions
of the district;
10. undertake research to determine the condition and development of the
lake and the water entering it and to transmit their studies to the pollution
contcol agency and other interested aLithorities; and to develop a
comprehensive program to eliminate pollution;
11. receive financial assistance from and join iil-projects or enter into
contracts with federal and state agencies for the study and treatment of
pollution problems and demonstration probrams related to them; and
12. petition the board of managers of watershed district in which the lake
conservation district is located for improvements under section
103D.705; a bond is not required of the lake conservation district.
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Any person or tirm undertaking the above activities is required to conform with
the applicable LMCD ordinances, and in the cases of physical activity, must have
plan approved by the LMCD before undertaking any, work. Typical items of
local concern include dock length and location, commercial marina regulation,
and boat density or speed limit regulation on cro�vded bays. The City has
adopted LMCD Ordinances by reference and will jointly enforce them, except
that the City has specifically reserved the authoriry to enforce more stringent
re�ulations within Orono.
In 1991 the LMCD adopted a comprehensive `Mana�ement Plan for Lake
Minnetonka", addressing Lake Use and Recreation Management as well as
Environmental Protection and Management. The City and Orono citizens have
always supported the purposes and activities of the LMCD and will continue to
do so. The City encotirabes the LMCD to implement every facet of its
comprehensive plan in order to accomplish its goals, policies and future plans.
METROPOLITAN MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT(MMCD)
The N1MCD provides mosquito control services to the seven-county metro area.
Services provided include surveying for and control of mosguitoes, monitoring
of deer tick, gnat and other nuisance populations, and public education to help in
reduction of mosquito and tick-borne diseases.
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PR�VA TEL Y OPERA TED UTILI TIES AND SER VICES
Citizens and properties in Orono are provided with power and communication
services by public utility companies operating under public regulation and
franchise. Sanitation services are provided by private haulers operating under
license from the City. As in other elements of the CMP, the availability of
service levels varies between the urban and rural portions of the City. In
addition, electricity and telephone service districts are each divided between two
different utility companies making coordination with City officials and City
policy more involved than if only one company were involved.
NA1'URAL GAS SERVICE
Natural gas service is provided in Orono by the :`.?��u����^��n �=�� �'�m�
Centerpoint Eneray (formerly "Minnegasco"�. Gas service is available in all of
Orono's Urban Area and is also available along certain rural roadways as shown
on 1�1ap 4F-4 (Map 4F-4 has never been created because info not
available...). Gas main extensions have been provided to new development
within the perimeter of the existing network. Areas not provided with gas main
service are dependent upon electricity, fuel oil or propane for heating fuel.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Electrical service is provided in Orono by two separate utilities. Northern States
Po�ver (NSP) provides service to most of Orono with local offices in Shorew�ood.
Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association, with offices in Rockford, pro�ides
service to a fe�v properties in northern an.d northwestern Orono. The service
areas are divided as show�n on Map 4F-5 (will be created and added to CMP).
In the case of both utilities, most existing service is of the overhead type with
most new services to subdivisions or to individual homes being of the
underground type.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Telephone service is provided in Orono by two separate utilities. U.S. West
provides service to most of the City ��-ith � Frontier providing service to
certain neighborhoods in wrestern Orono (see Ma� 4F-6 TO BE UPllATEll).
With the proliferation of home computers, fax machines and electronic
communication devices inaking use of telepho�le lines, the Twin Cities Metro
area has been split into 4 area codes to accomm�date the demand tor phone lines.
Nearlv all of Orono is within area code 9�2 and served by numerous prefixes
including 249, 404, 47l, 472, 473, 47�, and 476. A small portion of the
north���est corner of Orono is served by area code 763 (479- prefi�es). All Orono
exchanges have toll-free access to all other telephone exchan�es in the
metropolitan T�vin Cities service area. As in the case of electrical service, most
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existing telephone sen�ice is of the overhead type with most new services to
subdivisions or to individual homes being of the underground type.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES
(Section to be develoaed)
CABLE TELEVISION & COMMUNICATION SERVICE
Orono is provided with cable television service by Tr;^� ",r:a�,�o�* n����:�*e�
Mediacom, the franchise holder which currently owns and maintains the cable
television infrastructure in the Lake Minnetonka area. Not all homes in Orono
are currently provided with cable service, which relies on a minimum level of
residential development density in order to financially justify the infrastructure
costs. The areas of Orono currently provided with cable service are shown in
Map 4F-7. (MAP NEVER CREATED DUE TO LACK OF INFO) Services
provided by Mediacom include a varietv of levels of cable television service • 8
mbps and 20 mbps high-speed internet service; and telephone service.
Local programming and franchise administration are under the auspices of the
Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission (LMCC), a joint powers organization
consisting of� 17 of the smaller cities around Lake Minnetonka. In terms of
franchise administration, the LMCC controls rates on basic service, reviews
technical standards and compliance, ensures that the cable operator is meeting
the needs of the community in customer service, and provides quality television
production facilities and training for the local communities.
In terms of local programming, LMCC operates a television production studio in
Spring Park and generates local programming which is broadcast over two local
access channels. A total of €r�e four channels are dedicated to local Public,
Educational and Governmental programming ("PEG Access").
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