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Council Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2020 6:00 P.M.
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The public is invited to address the council regarding any item on the regular agenda. If your topic is not
on the agenda, you may speak during the Public Comments section.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda
1. City Council Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020
2. Claims/Bills
3. Approve Purchase of NewTek Tricaster 410
4. Approval to Accept Donation from CenterPoint Energy
5. LA20-000024 – Jay Nygard 1380 Rest Point Road – Lot area, Lot width, Hardcover, and Side Yard
Setback Variances – Resolution
6. LA20-000037 – Tim Hanson, 2645 Casco Point Road, Variances – Denial Resolution
7. 16-3867 – Release of Development Contract for lots 2 and 4, Tanager Estates
Public Comments – (Limit 5 Minutes per Person)
This is an opportunity for the public to address matters not on the agenda. The council will not engage
in discussion or take action on items presented at this time. However, the council may refer issues to
staff for follow up or consideration at a future meeting. Speakers should state their name and home
address at the podium before speaking.
Finance Director Report
8. Second Quarter Financial Report
Public Works Director/City Engineer Report
9. Long Lake Rowing Crew Proposal for a Boat House in Summit Beach Park-Initial Council Input /
Guidance
Mayor/Council Report
City Administrator Report
10. Approval to Reschedule the following Meetings for the Purpose to Setup for Elections:
a. August 10, 2020 – Council Work Session to August 13, 2020
b. August 10, 2020 – City Council Meeting to August 13, 2020
c. November 2, 2020 – Park Commission Meeting to November 5, 2020
11. Approval for Fireworks Display Permit – 930 Partenwood Road
Agenda
Council Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2020 6:00 P.M.
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City Attorney Report
Adjournment
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2020
08-10-20 Council Work Session, Monday, 5:00 p.m.
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08-17-20 Planning Commission Meeting, Monday, 6:00 p.m. (Matt Johnson)
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ROLL CALL
The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor
Dennis Walsh, City Council Members Richard Crosby, II, Matt Johnson, and Victoria Seals. The
following members were absent: Aaron Printup. Representing Staff were City Administrator Dustin Rief,
Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner Melanie Curtis, Public Works Director/City
Engineer Adam Edwards, and City Attorney Soren Mattick.
Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 2020
2. COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 2020
3. CLAIMS/BILLS
4. APPOINT MUNICIPAL SUPPORT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE FOR HIRE
5. APPROVE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
6. APPROVE DISPOSAL OF FIREARMS
7. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION FROM SCHENA JOSWIAK AND ANITA
LITECHKY
8. APPOINTMENT OF 2020 SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
9. SEWER REHABILITATION AWARD
10. SEWER EXTENSION – 1000 BROWN ROAD
11. EAST LONG LAKE TRAIL PROJECT (20-029) – AWARDS
12. LA20-000039 – SHERRY AND JOHN GORMAN, 3585 FREDERICK STREET,
VARIANCE – RESOLUTION NO. 7109
Crosby moved, Seals seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Claire Berrett, on behalf of a group of parents who organized the Orono High School Senior
Graduation Parade, thanked the City of Orono leadership and Police Department for their support of the
event held on June 5. She noted the seniors did not get a chance to say good-bye to their classmates, staff
members, and teachers when they left school in March. They also did not have a sense of closure or
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completion of their high school experience. The event gave them a chance to do so. She said there is a
possibility of this becoming an annual event. In addition to experiencing the recognition from the parade,
she believes the students will carry with them some important lessons learned. She hopes they learned if
they do not find their circumstances acceptable, they have the power to change it by being innovative,
organizing and creating a different outcome. She thanked Mayor Walsh, Chief Farniok, Sergeant Siltala,
City Administrator Rief, Council Members Seals, Printup, Crosby, Johnson, and the Police Department.
Walsh said it was a fun event and important to make it a final moment to remember. He thanked her for
her efforts.
Crosby thanked the parents who organized it and said it was wonderful that the parents stepped up and
helped facilitate the event.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER REPORT
13. SANITARY SEWER SERVICE LINE INSPECTION PROGRAM – ORDINANCE 247,
THIRD SERIES
Edwards stated the matter was tabled in June as a result of input and some edits which they attempted to
incorporate into the revised version of the ordinance. He noted he moved the implementation timeline
from August to the end of the year in order to get communication out to the residents, along with the
remainder of the procurements that are needed and training needed to make the program work.
Walsh asked if Johnson and Edwards had the details regarding the I&I program ironed out to Johnson’s
satisfaction.
Johnson said he is in agreement with finding ways to help with the I&I but will vote against the current
ordinance because he does not think it is the right vehicle. He said he did not see illicit discharge, such as
a broken pipe, in the document. He asked, if an I&I inspection is done and the inspector finds a break
where the sewage is discharged, if that falls into another section of the code.
Edwards stated Johnson was right, that illicit discharge falls under the stormwater section of the code.
Johnson said there should be a reference within the ordinance to that because that is another potential
consequence that does not fall into the 90-days-to-make -a-repair scenario. He noted Edwards put a great
communication plan and timeline in the document. He stated the fourth item in the application talks about
a sewer service line, and at the bottom it reads that failures include but are not limited to sags, partially
collapsed sections, or tree root intrusion are a pass/fail.
Edwards stated Johnson was correct.
Johnson said initially it was just for the I&I but that language addresses some of the performa nce issue of
the sewer as well.
Edwards agreed with Johnson and said the application may need to be reworded. He said the intent is,
when an I&I sewer service inspection is done, they are looking for I&I, with the exception of an illicit
discharge. Otherwise, there are some things which would not be a violation of the I&I code but might be
noticed as the pipe is being televised which would be passed on to the homeowner, such as a sag in
someone’s line. A sag is not a violation, but it is an area where buildup or clogs can occur. A homeowner
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would still get a certificate of compliance with I&I, but they could tell the homeowner they have a sag in
a specific area which they might want to address at some point to make sure a backup does not occur.
Johnson said the language is different from some municipalities where, if there are issues with the sewer
line, it becomes a required repair. Orono’s proposal is limiting it to I&I intrusion, sump pumps
discharging into the sanitary sewer. They discussed making that very clear in the communication because
realtors and consumers who go from market to market might feel like this is an inspection for problems
but Orono is saying that it is only an I&I issue. Orono needs to make sure what they are doing and what it
includ es so it is not misinterpreted as something such as a complete inspection of the sewer line.
Edwards stated the I&I component is different from a new service inspection. If somebody installs a new
service that has a sag, they would tell them to fix it bef ore it was covered. This is for an existing sewer
line where there is a televised inspection being done.
Crosby clarified that Edwards was referencing a water intrusion into the pipe.
Edwards said Crosby was correct, that inflow & infiltration is looking for clean water going into the
sewer system.
Walsh asked where the illicit discharge reference would be included on the document.
Edwards stated the code section could probably be referenced somewhere in the first paragraph.
Walsh suggested a motion to include adding that reference.
Seals stated she reached out to a few cities and this is the biggest black-hole cost for most cities right
now. The ordinance will probably not be perfect and need to be refined as things go forward.
Walsh agreed it would need to be reviewed but that it gets the City started on the path of starting to solve
some of the I&I issues and see how it impacts the I&I, because every year the Met Council sends the
numbers and costs for the water that gets in the sanitary sewer.
Crosby said the increase from the Met Council was about 30% and anything that could be done to contain
costs is important.
Walsh stated the City has done their part as far as the City part of the streets.
Seals moved, Crosby seconded, to approve the Sanitary Sewer Service Line Inspection Program –
Ordinance No. 247, Third Series with the additional illicit discharge language, Section 14-189, put
in Paragraph 1 or wherever is appropriate. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1 (Johnson).
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
14. LA20-000037 – TIM HANSON, 2645 CASCO POINT ROAD
Staff presented a summary of packet information.
Mr. Tim Hanson, 1270 Arbor Street, Orono, and Carrie Noble, Chaska, were present. Mr. Hanson said he
has been an Orono resident for 11 years; Carrie has been a r esident of Chaska for 11 years. He thanked
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the Council for their consideration of the variance request. He said Carrie and he recently bought a lot on
2645 Casco Point Road. It is a dream lot for them. They are asking for a variance request for hardcover
which is 2% over the 25%. Casco Point Road is a very busy road, and he said there is a sign the City
recently put up that says “Share The Road With Pedestrians” and there is only one way in and out.
Currently, a driver has to pretty much pull over to the side to let another car by. They were looking at
having a driveway straight down so they don’t have to park cars on the street. He said Carrie has a 15 -
year -old and a 12-year -old daughter, close to licensing age, and with the shuffling around of cars, they
thought a driveway straight down would eliminate having to park on the road. There are blind spots on
the road. He stated their neighbors, Dustin and Casie, sent an email in favor of the variance. One of their
children was hit by a car because of biking in and out of the road from the driveway. He said the variance
request is mostly a safety issue. They came up with a good-faith effort with proposing to have the house
set back six feet from the setback line to the lake which will give better views for the neighbors. They are
also looking at paver steps going up to the front entrance in the amount of 140 square feet although they
would only get credit for 100 square feet. They are also being conscientious in the landscape design with
hardy trees and plants that have root systems that absorb more water and create less runoff to the lake.
Ms. Carrie Noble noted it is busy with a lot of traffic, the paths are very close, and there are a lot of
walkers and runners, both adults and children. She said she feels it will help to keep the cars in the yard.
In addition, the design would allow for storage of lake toys in the garage.
Crosby asked if a three-car garage was planned.
Mr. Hanson stated it is a three-car garage but is very thin and would be a tight fit for three cars. It is not
oversized and there would not be space for paddle boards or other things; it has limited space.
Johnson said he read the Planning Commission minutes and he understands the Applicants are trying to
address safety, but at the same time it is new construction on a vacant lot. They are under the 20% for the
structural coverage, but the Council has been very rigid regarding the hardcover number in particular on a
new construction house. He could not support a variance for that hardcover.
Walsh noted 7-8 years ago a homeowner did not get to have the 0-75 square footage in the hardcover
calculation. 60 feet of shoreline gives them 4,500 feet in the 0-75, which means they would not have had
1,125 square feet of hardcover they now have. The changes were made to give people more flexibility to
stay within the 25%. A few years ago, the structural coverage was changed from 15% to 20% to give
everyone more flexibility so there are less variances. This is not a choice between a two-car or three-car
garage. You get 25%; you design your house. When there is a blank slate, the Council opinion has been
the owner has to stick to the 25% because the rules were changed so everyone could fit into that. He noted
safety is always an issue. He lives on a one-car road. If anyone is coming, you have to go on the
neighbor’s grass to get by. Everyone has to be cognizant of who is coming and going; they have kids in
the neighborhood as well. When he bought his house 20 years ago, it was 29%, which was above what it
was supposed to be. With the changes, it brought his house down to 19%. It was a big change for people
so they could build bigger garages, bigger houses, bigger decks. He would also stick with the 25%. It is
up to the Applicant how he wants to allocate that 25%.
Seals stated she also agrees with 25%. It is a different issue if the roads are dangerous and people are
driving too fast which should be addressed. A perfectly designed lot is not going to fix the road problem.
Crosby asked what square footage the 2% is adding.
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Johnson noted the total is roughly 3,100 square feet.
Mr. Hanson stated it is basically 230 square feet.
Walsh said the other variances are practical difficulties and he would support them.
Crosby asked if the Applicant felt there was a place he could allocate to get down to 25%.
Mr. Heath Burris, 15535 52nd Place North, Plymouth, said he is building the home and he could get
down to 25% by making the driveway smaller. He is not sure how that would affect the curb cut.
Currently the curb access is about 20 feet and is not quite as wide as the driveway. The goal is to keep the
rainwater from entering the lake, and he does not know if the amount equates to five gallons or 500
gallons of water. In the past they have been able to capture that with a French drain or a French garden.
Although they are 2% over, with certain landscape designs, the impact on the soil, lake, road, and
stormwater sewer is the same whether it is 27% or 25%. He asked for that option to be considered. If the
Council does not approve the variance, the driveway will be smaller. The homeowners could still park on
the sod/grass.
Walsh stated he did not think the City had trade-offs for rain gardens in the code so it was not an option.
Crosby asked if rock would be considered hardcover.
Curtis said rock for a driveway would be hardcover.
Walsh noted once something is compacted, it becomes hardcover.
Mr. Burris said that was an idea they have come up with in the past in the same situation in other cities
around the lake, so it was one of the alternatives he brought to Tim and Carrie.
Walsh stated each city has a variety of things they look at; it is not in Orono’s code as a trade-off.
Crosby said Casco is not a great road and he is concerned about safety. He also understa nds why the
Council wants to stick to 25%. He asked if the builder could find a place where he could rob Peter to pay
Paul to get to 25%. He stated it would be better to have more cars off the road.
Walsh noted it is human nature to maximize things such a s the house and minimize the driveway because
more driveway is less house.
Crosby said he understands that because the rules changed in the past, the Council wants 25%.
Johnson moved, Seals seconded, to deny LA20-000037 – Tim Hanson, 2645 Casco Point Road -
Variance Request. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1 (Crosby).
15. LA20-000024 – JAY NYGARD 1380 REST POINT ROAD – LOT AREA, LOT WIDTH,
HARDCOVER, AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCES
Staff presented a summary of packet information.
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Johnson asked Staff to explain the request for additional feedback from the Planning Commission.
Curtis stated the Applicant requested the item be brought back before the Planning Commission to get
additional comment.
Walsh clarified the Applicant wants another Planning Commission meeting which, unless the Council
agrees to, Staff cannot allow. He said the City Council can make the decision; or if there are issues, they
can send it back to the Planning Commission for more feedback.
Johnson stated he did not know if he had been in a situation where someone asked to go back to the
Planning Commission so he was not sure about it.
Mr. Jay Nygard, 1386 Rest Point Road, Orono, asked if there were any Council Members who would like
to recuse themselves from the discussion. After there was no response, he asked which members attended
the ethics training from the League of Minnesota Cities when they were first elected.
Walsh indicated he did so.
Mr. Nygard stated that contradicted testimony in a transcript where Walsh said he did not.
Walsh indicated that was not true.
Mr. Nygard said he has the transcript. He asked if any Council Members looked at the property to see the
stakes and what he is talking about.
Crosby stated he did not have the opportunity.
Mr. Nygard said it wa s a little frustrating that nobody came to look at it. He read in an ordinance that
when something like this happens, lot area and lot width are issues that would be moot. There are two
issues: hardcover and side yard setback. The reason he requested to go back in front of the Planning
Commission was because it was a virtual meeting, and he was raising his hand several times trying to get
attention and did not feel like he had a fair opportunity to interact and get feedback. He was denied that
opportunity a nd now is in front of the Council. He is not changing the character of the neighborhood; he
is not asking for any structures or any increases. He is asking for help to solve a long-standing problem
for himself and the City. His goal is to solve problems and make the neighborhood better. There is no
financial incentive; if he moves property from one side to the other, it increases or decreases equally.
When he bought the property at 1380, there were several problems and several illegal structures. One of
them the City voted on when they found out about it after the fact and allowed it to exist, which was a
driveway turnaround with a retaining wall and sidewalk. There was also an illegal fence that had been
there for years that the City acknowledged was illegal yet never did anything about. The biggest thing
about getting rid of the fence is that it was truly decrepit -- full of mold, falling over -- and it needed to
go. By removing it, he got rid of 270 feet of hardcover on the lot. He heard that hardcover is not a part of
this, but it is. All the projects he is doing on the property go together; they are not individual. He asked if
Staff had the most recent survey he submitted with his adjustments.
Curtis indicated they did, and the survey was displayed on the monitor.
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Mr. Nygard said everyone could see by looking that he moved the property line to two feet off the
boathouse because that is what the Planning Commission wanted. He also decided to adjust it to where
the crest of the hill is. It is a fairly steep hill and would be next to impossible to maintain from above, so a
large part of it would have to be trespassed on in order to maintain it. There is also a waterfall in the front
part that’s over the property line that has been there for 18 years. The property line change would make
that area part of 1386. The time period for adverse possession is 15 years in Minnesota. The hardcover is
lowered for both properties; the hardcover stays the same for 1386, but adjusting the line gives it more
hardcover so it drops from 27.5% to 26.2%. The hardcover for 1380 is down from 4,819 to 4,549,
dropping it from 29% to 28.2%. Another issue is the side yard setback to the shed and boathouse. Both
have been approved by Councils in their current location so they are legally non-conforming structures.
He has been able to remove the shed from the side yard setback issue; it is now outside of 7 ½ feet so the
shed, as far as side yard setback is concerned, is legal. He is gaining 3.92 feet along a 23-foot stretch by
the boathouse that is going to reduce that setback. It is a win-win for everyone. The hardcover drops on
both lots; one non-conformity is removed, although another is increased a little bit. He has tried to make
the best out of the situation and solve problems for anyone who will own the two properties.
Crosby noted, looking at page 2, the proposed percentage changes are a little different compared to what
Mr. Nygard mentioned. For 1386, the proposed hardcover is 25.91%; for 1380, it is 28.43%.
Mr. Nygard stated the numbers in the report are not accurate. He said he was not going to get a survey for
what he was doing on the property because he did not have to until he decided he wanted to make
additional changes. By the time he got the survey, he had removed the illegal hardcover. The survey that
was submitted did not include the 270 square feet of hardcover that he removed from the property. He put
together another document showing the actual hardcover numbers before and after. He stated he is a
mechanical engineer and does this kind of work and is confident his numbers are accurate.
Crosby said he wished Mr. Nygard had shared it with the City first.
Mr. Nygard said he shared it several times.
Barnhart stated the numbers on the second page of the memo were developed from the hardcover
calculations in the survey provided by the surveyor as part of the original application. The original survey
and hardcover calculations did not include the fence posts and other improvements shown.
Crosby asked Mr. Nygard if h e agreed with Barnhart’s statement.
Mr. Nygard said he agreed that the numbers came from the survey which did not include the illegal
hardcover he had already removed.
Barnhart clarified that the hardcover was already removed so it was not included in th e survey.
Crosby asked if the 25.91% and 28.43% numbers were accurate.
Barnhart said those numbers reflect the hardcover calculations in the survey as it exists today.
Mr. Nygard stated the other numbers are from the date he bought the property to today and the survey was
taken after he removed some hardcover. In order for him to get the driveway done last year, he had to pull
it out before the ground froze. He had City water coming into the driveway and had to solve that problem
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right away. They did not get the house until September. He did not talk about changing the property line
until later. He stated he did a review of approvals by the Council for variances in regards to lot width and
side yard/rear yard setbacks. From what he found, the City tends to have a somewhat liberal policy of
approving these if things seem appropriate. He is trying to say that, given the contours of the land, that is
what they have. They have a house two doors down which is definitely going to change the character of
the neighborhood, and that party was allowed two rear yard setbacks. He is asking to move the line to
solve problems and put it where it should have been years ago.
Mr. Kahler Nygard, 511 Mercy Drive, Fraser, Colorado, said he maintains the property in the summer. He
stated where Mr. Nygard wants to put the property line is where the steepness starts to drop off and it
makes perfect sense as far as maintaining the property. It is much safer to push a lawnmower up a hill
than it is down a hill. He knows safety is part of the regulation that cities are afforded, and he asked the
Council to take into consideration safety when figuring out the best way to maintain it, as far as 1380 or
1386. He said 1386 should be the property that maintains the steep part of the hill.
Walsh noted both properties are over the hardcover so massaging one or the other does not make that big
of a difference to him. As far as the boathouse, when someone is making a non-conforming use worse, he
has a problem. Less than six feet is creating a bigger, long-term problem for anybody who is going to
maintain the side of the boathouse, let alone the 1-2 feet that is being proposed. Six feet allows the owner
to walk around the boathouse without any trespassing issues while maintaining it.
Crosby asked if there would be a mowing safety issue by moving the line.
Johnson said it comes down to the City Council’s stance about lot line rearrangements. The area could be
planted with things that don’t require mowing. Many people in Orono have created solutions for difficult
terrain; how people plant and maintain an area is a freedom they have. The Council has seen many times
lawful, non-confirming issues such as recently when an Applicant wanted to move his boathouse on the
other side of the property and th e Council said no because it is a lawful, non-conformance currently and it
has to stay there. He stated everyone should be treated equally. He is not aware of an instance where the
Council, in regards to a lot line rearrangement, gave approval to make a situation non-conforming. If the
Applicant wanted to remove part of the boathouse to make it conforming, that would be a different
situation. He would not want to mess around with a boathouse; they are a real privilege to have and you
cannot get another one. He would not support a lot line rearrangement that creates non-conformance.
Crosby stated the only thing that would make it conforming would be to get rid of the boathouse.
Walsh noted designing is not in the City’s purview.
Johnson indicated neither property meets the 25% hardcover, so working with somebody to move the
boathouse, if it was not creating or maintaining a non-conformity, is a different issue.
Walsh noted the Council is either approving or not approving the application in front of the Council.
Seals moved, Crosby seconded, to deny LA20-000024 for 1380 Rest Point Road, Lot Area, Lot
Width, Hardcover, and Side Yard Setback Variances. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
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16. LA19-000050 – PAUL VOGSTROM O/B/O ERIC VOGSTROM, 2710 PENCE LANE,
VARIANCES - AMENDED RESOLUTION/EXHIBIT – RESOLUTION NO. 7110
Staff presented a summary of packet information.
Walsh asked Staff, who viewed the area, if it seemed fine because from the explanation everything
seemed like it made sense.
Barnhart said it seemed to conform with the concerns raised during the public hearing. Staff has the
benefit of the retaining walls being done, noting the contractor continued to work on the project against
his advice. There is an after -the-fact penalty associated with that. From an impact standpoint to the lake,
the structure is kind of embedded into the slope and is not a huge impact. Additionally, there will be more
landscaping provided as part of their slope maintenance program. He displayed a photo which showed the
retaining wall. He indicated the Applicant was not able to attend and that the matter could be tabled to the
next meeting if the Council wanted to speak with the Applicant.
Johnson stated it is annoying that the contractor/owner goes ahead and does the work anyway but did not
see anything that the Council would not approve. The elevations dictated how the retaining wall was
done. He asked if Engineering had looked at the plan.
Barnhart said there was not a review completed. The primary reason for the change is the owner wanted
to angle the stairs away from the tree at the top and protect the root structure.
Johnson noted that happened a long time ago and they figured that out.
Barnhart said he does not know when they figured it out but they started construction of the stairs about
1 ½ weeks ago.
Walsh asked if what they added/changed is the boulder walls behind the trees.
Seals stated it was the height.
Barnhart referenced the photo to show the area of the retaining wall that was not contemplated originally
and also an area of the retaining wall that is higher than originally contemplated. Originally it was 1-2 ½
feet and now it is about 1-4 ½ feet.
Walsh asked if it is because the hill is that high.
Barnhart indicated Walsh was correct.
Johnson said everyone runs into issues like this and asked if this was an after-the-fact variance request.
Barnhart clarified it is an after-the-fact modification request. The City approved the stairs; the City has
not approved the modification to the stairs. There would be an adjustment to the stairs permit also.
Johnson asked if the boulder-type retaining wall shown on the photo was not previously approved.
Barnhart said the retaining wall in question is part of the new segment.
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Johnson said he saw the yellow in the photo but thought that was relevant to height.
Barnhart clarified that was for new segments.
Crosby asked if there was a picture of what was originally approved.
Barnhart, after the survey was displayed, indicated the survey was also in the packet on page 16.
Seals stated it looks reasonable but it is annoying that the owner created this and feels like they have the
only challenging property in Orono, and that the City Council comes upon a lot of challenging properties.
Barnhart indicated the survey shown was the original approval for the stairs.
Several Council Members commented that the new segment does not look that much different than the
original proposal but that, instead of coming straight up, they went at an angle.
Walsh noted the owners need to get down to the lake. The Council approved a way to get down to the
lake. The owner changed the direction of part of the retaining wall. He asked what the real difference is
that the City is getting upset about.
Barnhart said when the Council approved the variance, they approved the plan on pages 16-17. What the
owners have since done is different. The way Staff writes the resolution is that the Council is saying they
approve a particular plan. If there is a modification, that is something the Council should approve. The
stairs is a change, it is approvable, and once the permit is received, he will approve the changes. He does
not see a huge issue other than the annoyance factor. The findings the Council made when the original
approval was done still hold, and t hat is why he can support the modification to the plan.
Walsh noted you need the most reasonably direct distance down. Because they are coming from the side,
cutting sideways into the hill and coming down, they are going to have different boulder wall issues
because they are cutting into the hill very differently.
Johnson asked if the new plan increased hardcover.
Barnhart said they have gotten revised hardcover calculations for this and the other projects the owner is
proposing, and they are within the 25%.
Crosby stated if it is something that the Council would have approved anyway, the Council will approve
it.
Walsh added the Council is not happy to be approving finished construction, basically.
Crosby said the City should draw a hard line in the sand so the owner knows if they come to the City for
something after the fact, even if the Council would have approved it, it’s not going to be approved.
Walsh brought up the boathouse which the Council made the owner deconstruct and said the stairway is
different because, although they changed the angle, they are still allowed the most reasonable access to
get down. The owner should have said something upfront. He stated this has been done multiple times.
Johnson asked Staff if he told the owner to stop construction.
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Barnhart clarified that he told them to not do anything they do not have a permit for.
Walsh indicated Barnhart basically said that was a yes.
Barnhart said he wanted to be careful because “stop work” is an order and he did not do that because they
had permission to do work.
Johnson noted that Staff gave the owner the appropriate advice, which is to not do any work they have not
been approved to do.
Barnhart agreed with Johnson.
Johnson stated the owner did it anyway.
Walsh said they could approve it but with a note-to-self that there may need to be more conversation
about it.
Johnson indicated there were 11 note-to-selfs on this one.
Crosby stated there are two separate projects going and they cannot be confused. He does not know if
there has been that many on this particular project.
Walsh asked if this is the Dunkley property.
Crosby clarified that this is the Vogstrom property and the two should not be put together because they
are two different projects. He did not think there were that many passes on the Vogstrom property.
Seals stated there have been enough.
Crosby said he does not want the Council to stand on the hill to prove themselves right. The “I’ve got to
be right” phrase does not do much for him.
Seals stated if someone were to look at the amount of time Council and Staff spent on after -the-fact stuff
on this property compared to other properties, it does not make sense. A lot of residents play by the rules
and follow the letter of the law and find ways to accomplish projects without after -the-fact stuff. She said
she would put money on the table that there will be another after-the-fact issue.
Johnson stated that will happen particularly if there is not a consequence.
Walsh noted with the stairs going down to th e lake they might get a pass, but the City has to keep their
eyes open in case there are different issues, not unlike the boathouse.
Johnson asked if there were different fees for after -the-fact variances.
Walsh said it was possibly double.
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Johnson moved, Crosby seconded, to approve Resolution 7110, LA19-000050 – Paul Vogstrom o/b/o
Eric Vogstrom, 2710 Pence Lane, Variances - Amended Resolution/Exhibit with a notation the
Applicant also incur the maximum allowable after-the-fact variance expenses. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays
0.
17. ALLOW A SECOND DOCK AT DOCK SITE A
Staff presented a summary of packet information.
Mr. Jon Eiss, 3445 Crystal Bay Road, thanked the Council for approving the docks. He said he wanted
everyone to know he is not flouting the rules or disrespecting them. He truly believed the second boat was
allowable and did not put the second boat in until he got approval from the Lake Minnetonka Watershed
District (LMCD) that his dock configuration was allowable. He referred to an email from Barnhart which
stated “If you can get something in writing from the LMCD that two boats are permitted, that will satisfy
the city.” He said he wrote an email to the LMCD asking if he could have the second boat and gave them
a diagram of how the dock would be, and they responded, “After reviewing the matter described below,
LMCD staff and legal counsel have determined that the LMCD will allow the dockage arrangement
between the City of Orono and residents of Crystal Bay.” He said when Barnhart came over and said he
could not have the second boat, he took the boat out. There was a period of less than 48 hours that the
boat was in when he knew it wasn’t allowed. He believed he had done what was asked of him.
Walsh apologized for the confusion and stated the City struggled to find a vehicle to get that because they
wanted to solve the issues to begin with. It is an odd and unique situation there. The City is pretty clear
saying that, regardless of what the LMCD says, the license is for one boat.
Seals commented that the LMCD is not exactly her favorite organization and people should not trust what
they say because they have been giving conflicting information for years about many topics such as
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). She said she appreciated that once Mr. Eiss knew the second boat was
not supposed to be there, he took it out. The license for one boat is somewhat of a gift because it was not
always there. She thinks the Council should stick with the original plan which was enacted recently. She
is comfortable and confident that one boat per dock is the appropriate way to go. If the Council wants to
do something different down the road, she recommended pulling in Orono’s LMCD rep.
Crosby stated the Council is flexible and forward-thinking and came up with a way to allow the
homeowners to have one boat and he does not see a reason to change that.
Crosby moved, Seals seconded, to deny the request to Allow a Second Dock at Dock Site A. VOTE:
Ayes 4, Nays 0.
18. LA19-000084 – JULIE THOMETZ O/B/O 1350 BALDUR LLC, BALDUR PARK ROAD,
SKETCH PLAN
Staff presented a summary of packet information.
Johnson asked for the aerial photo to be displayed and noted there was some information included about
four docks and also docks out at the point. He asked Rief to display the different years available for the
aerial photo. He also asked if any of the Council Members received an email about the docks.
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Walsh stated he did not recall. He noted there are four docks in the area where the one dock is visible,
having just been in the area around the 4th of July.
Johnson asked if the shed has always been there. He said someone called in about the docks and said they
were being rented and was questioning the shed. He indicated everyone received an email the previous
day titled “Comments on sketch plan,” although Staff was not included on it.
Walsh and Crosby stated their email did not download.
Johnson said they could ask the Applicant about that. He asked where the cul-de-sac was on the photo
being displayed.
Staff indicated the area of the cul-de-sac on the displayed photo.
Crosby asked where the proposed house would be.
Rief indicated the areas where the two houses would be on the displayed photo.
Johnson said that was all he needed because he was at the property earlier and was not sure where they
were talking about.
Mr. Frederick Puzak, 1340 Baldur Park Road, a resident for 27 years, said the question is, what to do with
an acre of land. Lots 21-27, which has a cabin built in 1900 that would be removed, contain over an acre
of land above the 929.4 ordinary high-water level. Less than 5% of the land is wetland. The proposal
provides for two building sites on an acre of land in the spirit of the ½-acre zoning. They put in a la rge
cul-de-sac in order to make Staff happy which takes up some of the lot area. Because the topography rises
as it goes to the northwest, the cul-de-sac has to be kept on Lot 27 because it cannot be built on a slope.
Otherwise, access to the higher ground will be too steep. The architect, Gronberg, has two possible well-
spaced home sites with over 100 feet between them and the neighbor to the east. The original builder was
looking for more density. Per recommendation by the Council/Planning Commission, the density has
been reduced to two dwelling units per acre, though some of it is cul-de-sac. He has not spoken to anyone
in the neighborhood who is in favor of the cul -de-sac. If that is what City Staff wants, that is what is being
proposed. He does not want it to look like Bloomington or Brooklyn Park, this is Baldur Park, but that is
the compromise he is making to try to make a long-needed terminus to Baldur Park Road and to put some
lots on underutilized land that were platted 120 years ago for cabins. He said many of the lots to the east
on Baldur Park Road are 50 -foot lots and in a floodplain. There is some floodplain on the property but it
is not wetland. It has been professionally delineated, and the delineation shows that less than 5% of the
property is wetland. He tried to make compromises and keep everybody happy and thinks Mr. Gronberg
has come up with a very viable, creative solution. He is hoping the Council finds it merits approval.
Johnson asked if there were two sets of docks.
Mr. Puzak said there are docks at the cabin. There are also docks associated with the house farther up the
hill. They are both accessory uses to the existing structure on Lot 25. The docks will go away if the
proposal is approved.
Walsh asked if Mr. Puzak was renting th e docks.
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Mr. Puzak said he was not. Over the years the cabin property has been rented recreationally and people
have used the cabin and docks.
Johnson asked if there was a boat fire at the location.
Mr. Puzak agreed that there was. He said he hoped they could address the issue of the extension of the
road and the lot combination, not the docks.
Walsh noted curiosity killed the cat because there are so many docks there and there was a legal renter
who burned down his boat out there.
Mr. Puzak said he is allowed four boats per structure.
Johnson stated the Council received feedback from people on Baldur Park that would like to see a cul-de-
sac on the road.
Mr. Puzak said the people he has talked to are more interested in a hammerhead turnaround which do es
not require ¼ acre of pavement. The proposal presented includes the cul-de-sac.
Rief commented that Edwards stated it is a difficult road to plow because there is nowhere for the truck to
go when it gets to the end.
Walsh stated it would be hard for deliveries and everyone else, too. With a cul-de-sac, they are solving
more problems than creating them.
Johnson asked if there was a conversation at one time to have the cul-de-sac at the beginning instead.
Mr. Puzak said at the time it would not fit because they were demanding a 100-foot radius.
Seals commented that it made the most sense for it to be at that location.
Johnson noted it is an awesome lot with water on both sides of the property. It is hard to believe that
houses could fit in there; it is harder to believe that people would drive past these two houses and go to
the cul-de-sac. The road is on the water.
Crosby said he would be worried about the elevation because of the history of flooding, et cetera.
Mr. Puzak stated the driveway did not flood in 2014, although the rest of Badur Park Road flooded.
Council Members agreed that was a good test.
Crosby asked whether the end of the property had enough elevation not to flood.
Mr. Puzak stated the whole thing was dry.
Walsh said the biggest issue to talk about is subdividing and having lots that are non-conforming. The
Council has never done that, they don’t do that, and there are many people in Crystal Bay that want to
subdivide but it’s not allowed. If the Council would start making non-conforming lots, there are density
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issues to deal with. There can be one house at the location but it is human nature to develop as much as
possible. He noted this is ½ acre, which is the smallest zoning.
Mr. Puzak stated the seven lots total over an acre of land.
Walsh stated that people have to be able to get to it.
Mr. Puzak said they are providing a 20 -foot fire lane with 18 feet of pavement which exceeds the width of
the current Baldur Point Road. He noted the last third of the road narrows to less than 12 feet.
Walsh said the City is obviously not going to create even worse problems down the road. The Council has
been flexible on the road part, but even though there may be an acre of land, there still has to be a road
and that is the issue.
Mr. Puzak stated Mr. Gronberg considered that in his calculations and designed the building sites to
contain ⅔ of the required ½ acre to meet the 66% for lot combinations pursuant to Rule 78. He said
Mr. Gronberg did a good job of delineating two nice building sites that are well-spaced. This is not
packing homes in a tight area where they are 15 feet apart from each other.
Walsh noted that the problem is that it still gets to be more dense than what it is programmed to be. That
is an issue that Orono has been pretty tough on. He said the previous applications showed that the City
does not approve something that will make it more non-conforming and the proposal would create non-
conforming lots.
Mr. Puzak said they meet the 66% rule and they eliminate the current non-conforming structure and
provide the City with a much-wanted cul-de-sac. That is why he is asking the Council to consider the
merits and the positive aspects of what it provides. He noted the lots are 50% larger than the one building
site on Baldur Park Road.
Walsh stated it is not a hardship or a practical difficulty to approve a non-conforming lot because other
lots are smaller.
Mr. Puzak said they exceed by 50% the other building sites.
Walsh said he can go to Crystal Bay where someone has a three-acre site and everybody else has quarter
acres. The owner of the three acres would say that, to be in conformance, she could have nine ⅓-acre or
twelve ¼-acre sites; but it is still a two-acre zone. They are stuck with two-acre zones. He noted density is
a big issue in Orono.
Mr. Puzak said he understands the two-acre zoning, but in this case, they are dealing with lot
combinations, not subdivisions, and there are specific rules and regulations regarding lot combinations.
They tried to create the proposal in conformance with the regulations.
Walsh stated he is not sure how that refers to forcing the Council to approve a non-conforming lot versus
the Council saying if he wanted to make one house there, he’d be fine.
An unidentified individual said it conforms to the 66%.
Walsh said he is not sure what that exactly means.
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Mattick stated that although it has been a while since he looked at the information, he believes the 66%
rule applies to existing lots, not necessarily the creation of new lots.
An unidentified individual said they are existing lots.
Mr. Puzak stated it does address lot combinations and gives some leeway to possibilities.
Mattick said Staff could dig into the details. Traditionally on a sketch plan the question is, do you like it
or not, and then give feedback.
Walsh stated if there is an exception to a rule he is not familiar with, he would be more than happy to
listen to what it is. He suggested tabling the matter and having the Applicant come back in a couple weeks
so there is more information. It is a no-go for him to approve a substandard lot. If there is an exception
that says there’s a different rule that applies, he is willing to hear what it is.
Mr. Puzak asked if the Council would consider a hammerhead turnaround instead of a cul-de-sac.
Johnson noted everyone wants to go to the hammerhead.
Walsh said if a school bus, garbage truck, or fire truck is on the road, they can’t turn around and would be
backing up in the lake. If it is going to be done, it will be done right. They can look at a hammerhead as a
possibility, but those are the things that get weighed.
Mr. Puzak stated they originally put forth drawings with a 40-foot radius and 50-foot turning which
accommodates the largest fire trucks and it takes up about half as much hardcover.
Walsh said he would defer to Staff and the Fire Department to say if that works or does not work because
he is not going to design the road. In a perfect world, the Council wants to have the full standard if
possible. When things are a little tighter like in this situation, the question is what makes sense.
Johnson noted that this is just a sketch plan review.
Mr. Puzak said this is their best shot after over a year of working back and forth with everyone. It is a
very reasonable proposal and it is half full; it provides two home sites on an acre of land and a cul-de-sac,
which he thinks is a win-win for everyone.
Seals noted she forwarded the resident email to Barnhart, adding that what resonated with her is that at
first glance there is an acre and it makes sense, but is there an acre of buildable dry land. From what she
could tell, there is not.
Johnson said he has learned there are a lot of different people with similar arguments in different parts of
town and he thinks everyone on the Council tries to apply it equally. If the Council starts doing non-
conforming lots in the City, he would like advance notice because he will buy up some land.
He agreed the plan drawn up by Gronberg is good. The question is, is it passable. He thinks it will be
difficult to get it passed. The only potential way would be if there is some benefit to the public good with
the cul-de-sac. He will listen to a good argument about how it may help Public Works.
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Council Members agreed that it comes down to the dry buildable land no matter how many acres a parcel
is.
Walsh stated Mattick could look into the rule, there can be an understanding of what it means or doesn’t
mean in relationship to what the Applicant is trying to do, and the Council could hear the feedback.
Mr. Puzak said he wanted to point out that not all floodplain is wetland and the wetland has been
delineated and should be considered as part of the dry buildable. People build in wetlands all around the
country; they just elevate.
Walsh stated the Council will not start changing the rules of what they believe the wetlands are. They
have a specific rule of how it is delineated is how it will factor into the dry buildable. The Council will
follow the same rule for everyone.
Mr. Puzak said he thought the Council need ed to look at the fact that not all floodplain is wet and they are
really taking private property when they do that if they are not giving people credit for it.
Walsh noted the City Council is not defining floodplain, the Corps of Engineers does that.
Mr. Puzak stated that Orono is one of the few communities that does not recognize it as contributing to
the total lot area.
Walsh noted that is what is so great about the community. He asked Mr. Puzak to discuss it with Mattick.
Mattick said the rule has been if there is a single lot and it meets the 66% requirement, then you get to
build on it. If you have contiguous lots and it does not meet the 66%, you are expected to combine the lots
until you get to conforming. In this instance, conforming would be ½ acre, not something short of that.
Walsh asked Mattick to review the rule and let everyone know what it says. If Mattick confirms his
previous statement, the Applicant will need ½ acre of dry buildable unless there is a different
conversation of the public benefit of having a cul-de-sac. He suggested that if the Applicant wanted to
come back, he could do so in the next two or four weeks.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
19. CONSULTING ENGINEER RFP
Rief stated that last year the Council went through the RFP for the attorney and the auditors. As part of
the adopted schedule, it is time for the engineering firm RFP. He attached in the packet a revised copy of
what Edwards and he developed to solicit RFPs for engineering firms. He is asking for the City Counci l’s
approval of the RFP so they can start advertising.
Walsh said many years ago he wanted to make sure all of the different expertises that the City has goes
out for bid every five years. He was asked if that should even apply for legal services, and he responded
that no matter how much the City likes someone, they have to go through the process like they said they
would for transparency, et cetera. He noted they went through this process 8 -10 years ago because they
were using the same engineering company for a long time without ever looking at prices, and the City
ended up cutting engineering consulting prices in half.
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Rief said the engineering firm was used for about 20 years. He indicated Bolton & Menk has been used
since 2012 so it has been a little longer, but they adopted a schedule so they are not doing all the RFPs in
the same year.
Johnson moved, Crosby seconded, to approve the Consulting Engineer RFP. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays
0.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Seals said the Rowing Club has come up several times with passionate people on both sides of the issue.
She signed up for one of their classes to check out the situation. She stated that while Birch’s has been
gracious to let the Rowing Club be there, it is not a good location. Rowers are navigating through trees
with boats. She thinks the Rowing Club is a huge benefit to Long Lake and the Council should figure out
something at Summit Beach. She does not think the rowers are wreaking havoc on the lake. She said the
wakesetter b oat going by at about 50 MPH was annoying, although they have the right to be there, too.
Walsh and Rief noted they were on the last Council agenda and requested to be pulled off.
Seals reported it was a peaceful experience for her.
Rief said he goes to Nelson Park or Summit Beach for lunch and there is hardly anyone out there.
Seals agreed and wondered if people just don’t want change. She indicated she would like to figure out a
way to partner with them.
Walsh stated that at the work session they said they support it and need the Rowing Club to figure out
some changes and tweaks with the building and then come back to the Council.
Rief said he expects it to come back in front of the Council.
Johnson said he is supportive of public-private partnerships such as soccer, hockey, and noted that all the
parks could be improved with the partnerships.
Walsh said the partnerships are great partnerships for the local sports teams so everything can be done
within the community.
Crosby asked everyone to keep informing people about why the water bills are increasing. He gave a
shout-out to the Orono Police regarding an incident he was involved in. He said the City of Orono
supports their Police Department and he will shout that from the rooftops. He suggested people be more
vigilant in their neighborhoods because of the unrest in the Cities and to report anything suspect.
Johnson noted Olson gave good reports in Rief’s absence. As far as the time-of -sale inspection, there was
a provision that indicated if there was a reason for an extension to the normal timeline, that it has to go to
Council. He said that request should go to the City Engineer.
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Johnson moved, Seals seconded, to modify the language of Ordinance No. 247, Third Series so that
the City Administrator and/or designee can make the decision to extend the normal timeline unless
they do not feel comfortable. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
Johnson moved, Seals seconded, that when the City Council has items from citizens that have
involvement from the LMC D, the representative be included in that communication. VOTE: Ayes
4, Nays 0.
Seals said a few residents asked what the City is doing with the Police Department and not only did they
share support but they encouraged the City to hire more officers. They also wanted to make sure they
were not being pulled from the schools.
Council Members discussed that there is a resolution in place and how important it is to support the
Police Department.
Seals noted on the Consent Agenda there was a donation from Schena Joswiak and Anita Litechky which
was a donation to the Police Department thanking them for their work.
Rief said the Police call numbers are down but the calls the City gets are significant. The Fire Department
is also down on calls, but they feel people are being a little more discreet on what they are calling about.
When they do call, it is significant. There have been two COVID exposures, but one was involving an
officer who had no contact with other staff. He said people are catching it in the community and come to
work and then have symptoms. There was also concern about some information put out in the newsletter,
and he will put out a correction on the digital copy.
Walsh stated he was very glad Claire Berrett came because he heard from a lot of moms how thrilled they
were with the Police Department and Staff to be able to have their kids have a graduation and parade. He
gave a shout -out to the Police and Fire Departments for 4th of July. Normally there is a lot of crazy stuff
going on, and it was a nothingburger. He said there were at least 15 fire displays over the trees, more than
he’s ever seen, and it was an amazing 4th of July.
Rief said he had a similar experience in Nebraska.
Walsh thanked Richie Anderson, LMCD rep, for staying on top of everything at the LMCD and making
sure it is moving as smoothly as possible.
ADJOURNMENT
Crosby moved, Seals seconded, to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 8:01 p.m. VOTE:
Ayes 4, Nays 0.
ATTEST:
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Anna Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor
AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: MLU Reviewed By:RJO Approved By: DJR
1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to approve payment of claims made on the City for
services and/or products provided to the City.
2. Background. The attached claims for payment have been received by the City. Staff has reviewed
the claims and is recommending approval of the listing for payment. The claims will be paid by checks
114307 to 114395, totaling $362,178.66.
3. Noteworthy Payments.
Vendor
Amount
Description of Payment
#114312 Blackstone Contractors
$10,046.25
First payment for the Big Island project.
#114315 Bond Trust Services
$77,209.39
Payment for debt service interest.
#114330 Dodge of Burnsville
$30,460.00
Purchase of new police squad unit #266.
4. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of a motion authorizing payment to the claims
list as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve the claims list as presented.
Exhibits
A. Check Register
Item No.: 2 Date: July 27, 2020
Item Description: Claims/Bills
Presenter: Ron Olson
Finance Director
Agenda
Section:
Consent Agenda
City of Orono Check Register - COUNCIL REPORT Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 7/14/2020 - 7/27/2020 Jul 23, 2020 05:17PM
Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L.P 07/16/2020 114179 2417360 101-45210-091 BEER Golf Course 156.15-
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L.P 07/16/2020 114179 2418734 101-45210-091 BEER Golf Course 161.25-
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L.P 07/16/2020 114179 2422578 101-45210-091 BEER Golf Course 331.25-
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L.P 07/16/2020 114179 2424504 101-45210-091 BEER Golf Course 118.20-
Total 114179:766.85-
ROB HOWELLS 07/23/2020 114278 062220 614-49840-319 2ND QTR 2019 VIDEO STREAMING Cable Franchise 490.00-
Total 114278:490.00-
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L.P 07/16/2020 114307 2417360 101-45210-091 BEER Golf Course 156.15
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L.P 07/16/2020 114307 2418734 101-45210-091 BEER Golf Course 161.25
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L.P 07/16/2020 114307 2422578 101-45210-091 BEER Golf Course 331.25
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L.P 07/16/2020 114307 2424504 101-45210-091 BEER Golf Course 118.20
Total 114307:766.85
Hennepin County 07/20/2020 114308 19417559 101-19999 WARRANT ON 2571 LAKEWOOD LANE, MOUND 78.00
Total 114308:78.00
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS AS 07/27/2020 114309 821890 101-43000-433 APWA MEMBERSHIP Public Works Department 164.00
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS AS 07/27/2020 114309 821890 601-49400-433 APWA MEMBERSHIP Water 164.00
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS AS 07/27/2020 114309 821890 602-49450-433 APWA MEMBERSHIP Sewer 164.00
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS AS 07/27/2020 114309 821890 651-49910-433 APWA MEMBERSHIP Storm Water 164.25
Total 114309:656.25
Aspen Mills 07/27/2020 114310 259133 101-42110-226 UNIFORMS Police Department 387.69
Total 114310:387.69
BIFFS INC 07/27/2020 114311 W771091 101-45200-415 BEDERWOOD PARK Parks 164.00
BIFFS INC 07/27/2020 114311 W771092 101-45200-415 SUMMIT BEACH Parks 204.17
BIFFS INC 07/27/2020 114311 W771093 101-45200-415 HACKBERRY PARK Parks 133.00
BIFFS INC 07/27/2020 114311 W771094 101-45210-415 ORONO GOLF COURSE Golf Course 133.00
BIFFS INC 07/27/2020 114311 W771095 101-45200-415 CRYSTAL BAY PLAYGROUND Parks 66.50
BIFFS INC 07/27/2020 114311 W771096 101-45200-415 NAVARRE PLAYGROUND Parks 164.00
BIFFS INC 07/27/2020 114311 W771097 101-45200-415 FRENCH CREEK PRESERVE Parks 66.50
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BIFFS INC 07/27/2020 114311 W771098 101-45200-415 LURTON PARK Parks 66.50
BIFFS INC 07/27/2020 114311 W771099 101-45220-415 BRUSH SITE Brush Site 66.50
Total 114311:1,064.17
Blackstone Contractors LLC 07/27/2020 114312 Est.1 225-45200-530 BIG ISLAND PROJECT 19-033 10,575.00
Blackstone Contractors LLC 07/27/2020 114312 Est.1 225-16500 BIG ISLAND PROJECT 19-033 528.75-
Total 114312:10,046.25
Bob's Repair of Mayer Inc.07/27/2020 114313 106507 701-49800-221 BIG ISLAND MOWER PARTS 113.61
Total 114313:113.61
BOLTON & MENK INC.07/27/2020 114314 0252958 101-43280-304 LA15-3723 LAKEVIEW DEVELOPMENT Special Services 132.00
BOLTON & MENK INC.07/27/2020 114314 0252966 710-49970-401 CITIZEN PROBLEM REPORTER 1,360.50
BOLTON & MENK INC.07/27/2020 114314 0252967 101-43170-304 20-035 PW BLDG FEASIBILITY STUDY Engineering 524.00
Total 114314:2,016.50
BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP 07/27/2020 114315 57702 321-47000-611 INTEREST 2010A 24,896.88
BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP 07/27/2020 114315 57703 601-49400-611 INTEREST 2014A Water 9,815.63
BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP 07/27/2020 114315 57703 322-47000-611 INTEREST 2014A 27,296.88
BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP 07/27/2020 114315 57704 323-47000-611 SERVICE SERIES 2016A 15,200.00
Total 114315:77,209.39
BUREAU OF CRIM. APPREHEN 07/27/2020 114316 0000061548 101-42110-311 CJDN ACCESS Police Department 510.00
Total 114316:510.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0000G-176 101-41600-307 LABOR MATTERS Law/Legal Services 165.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0000G-176 101-41600-307 GENERAL LEGAL 6/2020 Law/Legal Services 882.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0000G-176 101-41600-307 SOLICTORS Law/Legal Services 256.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0000G-176 101-41600-307 COVID 19 PREPAREDNESS Law/Legal Services 206.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0004G-164 101-42110-307 POLICE MATTERS 6/20 Police Department 561.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0115G-119 101-41600-308 CODE ENFORCEMENT 6/20 Law/Legal Services 33.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0201G-98 101-41600-307 MISC RECORDINGS 06/20 Law/Legal Services 608.40
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0666G-3 101-43280-307 LA20-000003 - 1485 SIXTH AVE Special Services 110.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0670G-3 101-43280-307 LA20-000012 -LAKEVIEW OF ORONO Special Services 307.80
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CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0679G-2 101-43280-307 LA20-2000027 - 365 WESTLAKE ST Special Services 110.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0680G-1 101-43280-307 LA20-000021 - 350 NORTH SHORE Special Services 82.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0681G-1 101-43280-307 LA20-000028 - 2440 OLD BEACH RD Special Services 192.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0682G-1 101-43280-307 LA20-000031 2927 CASCO PT Special Services 330.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0683G-1 101-43280-307 LA20-000030 - 135 ORONO ORCHARD RD Special Services 110.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0800G-59 101-42400-307 STAFF MEETINGS 6/20 Building & Zoning 478.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0801G-59 101-41600-307 COUNCIL MEETING 06/20 Law/Legal Services 643.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0802G-59 101-42400-307 B&Z ASSISTANCE 6/20 Building & Zoning 406.50
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 07/27/2020 114317 0803G-50 101-41600-307 ORDINANCES 6/20 Law/Legal Services 181.50
Total 114317:5,665.20
CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L.P 07/27/2020 114318 2425685 101-45210-091 BEER FOR RESALE Golf Course 381.60
Total 114318:381.60
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 07/27/2020 114319 063020 710-49970-221 LAPTOP MOUNT - METER READING 230.00
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 07/27/2020 114319 063120 710-49970-221 VEHICLE LAPTOP POWER ADAPTER - PW 23.84
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 07/27/2020 114319 070920 101-42110-240 PROPERTY ROOM LABELS Police Department 34.95
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 07/27/2020 114319 071020 601-49400-216 SPECIMINE BOTTLES Water 54.59
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 07/27/2020 114319 071420 101-41500-433 GFOA MEMBERSHIP Finance Department 170.00
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 07/27/2020 114319 071720 101-41110-439 ONLINE MEETING PLATFORM COVID Mayor & Council 280.65
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 07/27/2020 114319 072020 101-41900-221 GAS PUMP FUSE Central Services 1.61
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 07/27/2020 114319 072120 701-49800-212 CHAINSAW FUEL 31.69
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 07/27/2020 114319 072120-1 710-49970-221 IPAD STAND - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 55.27
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 07/27/2020 114319 072120-2 101-41900-322 TRICASTER CAMERA CONTROLLER OVERNIGH Central Services 277.65
Total 114319:1,160.25
Carmen Bay Lake Improvement D 07/27/2020 114320 2020 239-25694-489 2ND HALF CBLID PAYMENT 9,684.51
Total 114320:9,684.51
CENTRAL HYDRAULICS 07/27/2020 114321 564141 701-49800-402 REBUILD HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS 359.42
Total 114321:359.42
Century Link 07/27/2020 114322 070420 601-49400-321 WATER PLANT PHONE/INTERNET 7/3-5/3/20 Water 123.80
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Total 114322:123.80
CENTURY LINK 07/27/2020 114323 130618813 614-49840-329 INTERNET 6/8-7/7 Cable Franchise 1,056.44
Total 114323:1,056.44
CINTAS CORPORATION 07/27/2020 114324 4055576738 101-41900-404 MATS/AIR SERVICE - CITY HALL Central Services 21.92
CINTAS CORPORATION 07/27/2020 114324 4055576872 101-41900-404 MAT SERVICE - CH Central Services 25.92
CINTAS CORPORATION 07/27/2020 114324 4055685587 101-43000-221 SHOP TOWELS Public Works Department 3.50
CINTAS CORPORATION 07/27/2020 114324 4055685587 101-43000-226 UNIFORM Public Works Department 55.32
Total 114324:106.66
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON 07/27/2020 114325 2000149 601-49400-489 BACTERIAL WATER TESTING Water 31.50
Total 114325:31.50
City of Wayzata\DMV 07/27/2020 114326 072220 101-42110-441 SQUAD 266 REGISTRATION Police Department 27.00
Total 114326:27.00
Commercial Steam Team Inc 07/27/2020 114327 21989 101-41900-404 CARPET CLEANING Central Services 1,038.09
Commercial Steam Team Inc 07/27/2020 114327 21994 101-41900-404 CARPET CLEANING Central Services 2,250.51
Total 114327:3,288.60
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CO 07/27/2020 114328 0016213 101-41900-223 DISINFECTANT WIPES Central Services 120.00
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CO 07/27/2020 114328 0016387 101-41900-223 DISINFECTANT WIPES Central Services 360.00
Total 114328:480.00
CORE & MAIN 07/27/2020 114329 M610052 601-49400-227 VALVE BOX, SCREW VALVE, WATER DOME, ROD Water 359.66
Total 114329:359.66
DODGE OF BURNSVILLE 07/27/2020 114330 N49104 101-42110-550 NEW SQUAD #266 2019 DODGE DURANGO Police Department 30,460.00
Total 114330:30,460.00
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DPC INDUSTRIES 07/27/2020 114331 DE82000083 601-49400-216 CHLORINE Water 30.00
Total 114331:30.00
ECM PUBLISHERS INC 07/27/2020 114332 782578 225-45200-530 20-029 EAST LONG LAKE ROAD ADVERT 185.64
ECM PUBLISHERS INC 07/27/2020 114332 782579 651-16500 20-014 SANITARY PROJECT ADVERT 174.72
ECM PUBLISHERS INC 07/27/2020 114332 784748 101-41410-340 NOTICE ELECTIONS Elections 17.88
Total 114332:378.24
EDDIES AUTO AND MARINE 07/27/2020 114333 49244 101-42110-402 SQUAD MAINTENANCE Police Department 2,714.96
Total 114333:2,714.96
ESS BROTHERS & SONS 07/27/2020 114334 AA5590 602-49450-489 MANHOLE COVERS Sewer 450.00
Total 114334:450.00
Fitzpatrick, Mary 07/27/2020 114335 072220 101-22205 ESCROW REFUND - SE19-000023 2080 SALEM 1,000.00
Total 114335:1,000.00
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY/NA 07/27/2020 114336 3270-462623 710-49970-221 SPARK PLUG 2.59
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY/NA 07/27/2020 114336 3270-480459 701-49800-222 TRAILER CONNECTOR 10.99
Total 114336:13.58
GOPHER ACE 07/27/2020 114337 2279/1 701-49800-221 NUTS / BOLTS - UNIT 714 REPAIR 5.28
Total 114337:5.28
HACH CHEMICAL CO 07/27/2020 114338 12032265 601-49400-216 CHEMICALS Water 54.59
Total 114338:54.59
HAYES & SONS EXC INC 07/27/2020 114339 072320 101-22205 ESCROW SE19-000017 315 OCB 1,000.00
HAYES & SONS EXC INC 07/27/2020 114339 072320 101-39615 ESCROW SE19-000017 315 OCB 30.00-
Total 114339:970.00
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HENNEPIN COUNTY INFOR TE 07/27/2020 114340 1000151840 710-49970-401 NETWORK SUPPORT 7-2020 58.00
HENNEPIN COUNTY INFOR TE 07/27/2020 114340 1000152004 101-42110-414 PD RADIO LEASE 06/20 Police Department 2,273.08
HENNEPIN COUNTY INFOR TE 07/27/2020 114340 1000152027 101-43000-414 PW RADIOS 06/20 Public Works Department 206.91
Total 114340:2,537.99
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF 07/27/2020 114341 1000152160 101-41600-309 JAIL CHARGES - JUNE/20 Law/Legal Services 436.20
Total 114341:436.20
KENNETH N POTTS PA 07/27/2020 114342 071520 231-45650-307 LEGAL FEES - 2005 FORD SLW 600.00
Total 114342:600.00
LDK Builders Inc 07/27/2020 114343 072220 101-22205 ESCROW REFUND D18-000017 & RPS18-000050 10,000.00
LDK Builders Inc 07/27/2020 114343 072220 101-39615 ESCROW REFUND D18-000017 & RPS18-000050 30.00-
Total 114343:9,970.00
Lyn-Mar Printing 07/27/2020 114344 42122 101-45210-201 GOLF SCORE CARDS Golf Course 895.00
Total 114344:895.00
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT 07/27/2020 114345 P28793 602-49450-240 CAGE FOR NOZZLE Sewer 760.52
Total 114345:760.52
Mark D. Williams Homes Inc 07/27/2020 114346 072320 101-39615 ESCROW REFUND D19-000004 & RPS19-000053 60.00-
Mark D. Williams Homes Inc 07/27/2020 114346 072320 101-22205 ESCROW REFUND D19-000004 & RPS19-000053 10,000.00
Total 114346:9,940.00
MET COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTA 07/27/2020 114347 063020 101-20809 SAC CHARGES 6/2020 7,455.00
MET COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTA 07/27/2020 114347 063020 101-39610 SAC ADMIN 6/2020 74.55-
Total 114347:7,380.45
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPA 07/27/2020 114348 00061718 101-42110-221 OXYGEN Police Department 49.50
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPA 07/27/2020 114348 00061719 101-42110-221 OXYGEN Police Department 6.90
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Total 114348:56.40
Minnesota DVS 07/27/2020 114349 072220 101-42110-441 LICENSE TABS - SQUAD Police Department 19.25
Total 114349:19.25
MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT 07/27/2020 114350 P92400 701-49800-221 REPAIR CUTOFF SAW 45.46
Total 114350:45.46
MINNESOTA UI FUND 07/27/2020 114351 13487625 101-45210-142 UNEMPLOYMENT - OTREY Golf Course 153.00
MINNESOTA UI FUND 07/27/2020 114351 13487625 101-45210-142 UNEMPLOYMENT - TRAMMEL Golf Course 7.36
MINNESOTA UI FUND 07/27/2020 114351 13487625 101-43000-142 UNEMPLOYMENT - HALL Public Works Department 1,204.00
MINNESOTA UI FUND 07/27/2020 114351 13487625 101-45210-142 UNEMPLOYMENT - JORLAND Golf Course 432.00
MINNESOTA UI FUND 07/27/2020 114351 13487625 101-42110-142 UNEMPLOYMENT - MAYER Police Department 249.75
MINNESOTA UI FUND 07/27/2020 114351 13487625 101-45210-142 UNEMPLOYMENT - HERZOG Golf Course 546.50
Total 114351:2,592.61
MINUTEMAN PRESS 07/27/2020 114352 27128 601-49400-352 UB RATE COMMUNICATION Water 654.95
MINUTEMAN PRESS 07/27/2020 114352 27128 602-49450-352 UB RATE COMMUNICATION Sewer 654.95
MINUTEMAN PRESS 07/27/2020 114352 27128 651-49910-352 UB RATE COMMUNICATION Storm Water 654.95
MINUTEMAN PRESS 07/27/2020 114352 27595 101-41900-352 SUMMER NEWSLETTER Central Services 3,216.14
Total 114352:5,180.99
MISSION COMMUNICATIONS LL 07/27/2020 114353 1042719 602-49450-416 MISSION ANNUAL SERVICE Sewer 7,990.20
Total 114353:7,990.20
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 053120 601-39610 SALES TAX - 5/2020 310.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 053120 101-20806 SALES TAX - 5/2020 3,301.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 063020 101-34210 SALES TAX - 6/2020 14.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 063020 101-34650 SALES TAX - 6/2020 32.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 063020 601-39610 SALES TAX - 6/2020 94.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 063020 601-20806 SALES TAX - 6/2020 1,339.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 063020 101-37910 SALES TAX - 6/2020 3,318.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 063020 101-37920 SALES TAX - 6/2020 1,258.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 063020 101-37930 SALES TAX - 6/2020 227.00
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MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 063020 101-37940 SALES TAX - 6/2020 84.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 063020 101-37960 SALES TAX - 6/2020 33.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 063020 101-37970 SALES TAX - 6/2020 18.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 07/27/2020 114354 063020 101-37980 SALES TAX - 6/2020 3.00
Total 114354:10,031.00
Modern Power Solutions LLC 07/27/2020 114355 0452 701-49800-403 GENERATOR ANNUAL MAINT.7,949.75
Total 114355:7,949.75
MTI DISTRIBUTING INC 07/27/2020 114356 1265394-00 101-45200-223 BEDERWOOD RPZ VALVE Parks 782.81
Total 114356:782.81
MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATI 07/27/2020 114357 00345757 101-41900-352 ONLINE CODE HOSTING Central Services 950.00
Total 114357:950.00
NAVARRE HARDWARE 07/27/2020 114358 325761 601-49400-489 SHIPPING Water 12.57
NAVARRE HARDWARE 07/27/2020 114358 325848 601-49400-227 CURB STOP EXTENSIONS Water 32.54
NAVARRE HARDWARE 07/27/2020 114358 325858 601-49400-227 CURB STOP EXTENSIONS Water 5.99
NAVARRE HARDWARE 07/27/2020 114358 325900 101-45200-223 GARBAGE GRABBER Parks 25.99
Total 114358:77.09
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS.07/27/2020 114359 6732000820 101-21710 PERA LIFE 08/2020 368.00
Total 114359:368.00
Newegg Business Inc 07/27/2020 114360 1302839042 710-49970-221 LAPTOP FOR WATER METER READING 439.00
Total 114360:439.00
NORTON HOMES 07/27/2020 114361 072220 101-22205 ESCROW REFUND RPS18-000118 10,000.00
Total 114361:10,000.00
O SULLIVANS HOLIDAY 546 07/27/2020 114362 063020 101-42110-402 06/20 CAR WASHES Police Department 66.00
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Total 114362:66.00
O SULLIVANS HOLIDAY 547 07/27/2020 114363 063020 101-42110-402 06/20 CAR WASHES Police Department 181.74
Total 114363:181.74
Occupational Health Centers of M 07/27/2020 114364 103199649 101-42110-319 VACCINE - T. WIEBUSCH Police Department 98.00
Total 114364:98.00
OFFICE DEPOT 07/27/2020 114365 1000960080 101-41900-201 CHAIR MAT Central Services 64.99
OFFICE DEPOT 07/27/2020 114365 1010405280 101-41900-201 INDEX TABS Central Services 7.58
OFFICE DEPOT 07/27/2020 114365 1010668730 101-41900-201 BINDERS Central Services 419.59
OFFICE DEPOT 07/27/2020 114365 1037283380 101-41900-201 BINDERS Central Services 293.04
OFFICE DEPOT 07/27/2020 114365 1063434020 101-41900-201 OFFICE SUPPLIES Central Services 105.72
Total 114365:890.92
OPTUM 07/27/2020 114366 9412134 101-41900-319 HSA MAINTENANCE FEE 1ST QTR 2020 Central Services 219.00
Total 114366:219.00
OTTEN BROTHERS 07/27/2020 114367 1-1627204 601-49400-405 PLANTS FOR 2184 SHADYWOOD RD WATERMAI Water 165.72
Total 114367:165.72
Personnel Concepts Inc 07/27/2020 114368 062320 101-41900-352 LABOR LAW POSTERS Central Services 5.95
Total 114368:5.95
PIRTEK 07/27/2020 114369 PL-T0000288 701-49800-221 TEE BOX MOWER HOSE 90.16
Total 114369:90.16
PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC 07/27/2020 114370 23410 234-45680-319 LURTON PARK HERBICIDE TREATMENT 1,000.00
Total 114370:1,000.00
PROLAWNS 07/27/2020 114371 23613 101-45200-404 BEDERWOOD VEGETATION TREATMENT Parks 240.00
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Total 114371:240.00
QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS INC 07/27/2020 114372 39295 602-49450-406 GS#31 REPAIR Sewer 4,970.00
Total 114372:4,970.00
Randolph, Karen 07/27/2020 114373 0701320 999-10015 FINAL BILL CREDIT REFUND 1-107510-01 143.36
Total 114373:143.36
RITEWAY BUSINESS FORMS 07/27/2020 114374 20-31888 651-49910-352 UTILITY BILL FORMS Storm Water 328.73
RITEWAY BUSINESS FORMS 07/27/2020 114374 20-31888 601-49400-352 UTILITY BILL FORMS Water 328.73
RITEWAY BUSINESS FORMS 07/27/2020 114374 20-31888 602-49450-352 UTILITY BILL FORMS Sewer 328.73
Total 114374:986.19
RON OLSON 07/27/2020 114375 062320 101-41300-489 THERMOMETER COVID Administration 65.99
Total 114375:65.99
Schwingler, Jon 07/27/2020 114376 072220 101-22205 ESCROW REFUND D20-000010 1550 6TH AVE 1,000.00
Total 114376:1,000.00
SHAUGHNESSY LAWN CARE 07/27/2020 114377 070820 101-45200-404 PARK MOWING Parks 4,610.00
Total 114377:4,610.00
Shideman, Frederick 07/27/2020 114378 072320 101-22205 ESCROW REFUND D18-000009 & RPS18-000048 10,000.00
Shideman, Frederick 07/27/2020 114378 072320 101-39615 ESCROW REFUND D18-000009 & RPS18-000048 60.00-
Total 114378:9,940.00
SRIXON SPORTS USA INC 07/27/2020 114379 6017340SO 101-45210-095 GOLF GLOVES Golf Course 72.00
SRIXON SPORTS USA INC 07/27/2020 114379 6018500SO 101-45210-095 GOLF GLOVES Golf Course 82.00
Total 114379:154.00
STEVE STURM 07/27/2020 114380 071320 101-42110-226 UNIFORMS Police Department 126.94
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Total 114380:126.94
STREICHERS POLICE EQUIP 07/27/2020 114381 CM286140 101-42110-226 UNIFORM Police Department 67.97-
STREICHERS POLICE EQUIP 07/27/2020 114381 I1435582 101-42110-226 UNIFORM Police Department 40.00
STREICHERS POLICE EQUIP 07/27/2020 114381 I1436501 101-42110-402 SQUAD #253 MAINTENANCE Police Department 160.00
STREICHERS POLICE EQUIP 07/27/2020 114381 I1436502 101-42110-402 SQUAD #248 MAINTENANCE Police Department 261.98
STREICHERS POLICE EQUIP 07/27/2020 114381 I1437384 101-42110-226 UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENTS Police Department 841.81
STREICHERS POLICE EQUIP 07/27/2020 114381 I1437550 101-42110-226 UNIFORM Police Department 511.90
STREICHERS POLICE EQUIP 07/27/2020 114381 I1437817 101-42110-226 UNFORMS Police Department 11.99
STREICHERS POLICE EQUIP 07/27/2020 114381 I1438122 101-42110-226 EQUIPMENT Police Department 31.99
STREICHERS POLICE EQUIP 07/27/2020 114381 I1438123 101-42110-226 UNIFORM Police Department 55.98
Total 114381:1,847.68
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 07/27/2020 114382 0820LIFE 101-21710 LIFE INS-AUG/2020 1,178.35
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 07/27/2020 114382 0820STD 101-21714 STD-AUG/2020 888.05
Total 114382:2,066.40
SUNRAM CONSTRUCTION INC.07/27/2020 114383 19-032-PAY 225-45200-511 BEDERWOOD PARK IMP RFP 4 19-032 49,466.33
SUNRAM CONSTRUCTION INC.07/27/2020 114383 19-032-PAY 225-20600 BEDERWOOD PARK IMP RFP 4 19-032 7,174.97
Total 114383:56,641.30
T W TUPY INC 07/27/2020 114384 062820 651-49910-227 ROCK AND RIP RAP Storm Water 5,184.09
Total 114384:5,184.09
THE HARTFORD 07/27/2020 114385 0820LTD 101-21713 LTD 08/2020 1,802.21
Total 114385:1,802.21
TITAN MACHINERY 07/27/2020 114386 14211012GP 701-49800-221 AIR FILTERS - UNIT 429 197.23
TITAN MACHINERY 07/27/2020 114386 14261830GP 701-49800-221 DOOR LATCH 87.00
Total 114386:284.23
TWIN CITY SEED COMPANY 07/27/2020 114387 47537 101-45200-223 BEDERWOOD SOCCER SEED Parks 975.00
City of Orono Check Register - COUNCIL REPORT Page: 12
Check Issue Dates: 7/14/2020 - 7/27/2020 Jul 23, 2020 05:17PM
Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
Total 114387:975.00
VARNER MOBILE SERVICES LL 07/27/2020 114388 8200 701-49800-402 UNIT #431 REPAIR 322.00
VARNER MOBILE SERVICES LL 07/27/2020 114388 8201 701-49800-403 AC RECHARGE - UNIT 429 204.00
Total 114388:526.00
VESSCO INC 07/27/2020 114389 80586 601-49400-405 INJECTOR REPAIR Water 2,281.18
Total 114389:2,281.18
WASTE MANAGEMENT RECYC 07/27/2020 114390 0070581-280 603-49500-316 RECYCLING 07/2020 15,831.75
Total 114390:15,831.75
WIN-911 Software 07/27/2020 114391 240XT140-20 601-49400-227 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Water 495.00
Total 114391:495.00
Wright-Hennepin Coop Electric 07/27/2020 114392 3502812870 101-45210-381 GC SECURITY 8/1-8/31/20 Golf Course 41.82
Wright-Hennepin Coop Electric 07/27/2020 114392 3502812870 101-45220-381 BRUSH SITE 6/1-7/1/20 Brush Site 26.76
Wright-Hennepin Coop Electric 07/27/2020 114392 3502812870 101-43000-381 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 06/01-07/01/20 Public Works Department 160.77
Total 114392:229.35
XCEL ENERGY 07/27/2020 114393 691319741 101-41900-381 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 05/21-6/22 Central Services 1,608.92
XCEL ENERGY 07/27/2020 114393 691319741 101-42110-381 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 05/21-6/22 Police Department 1,096.16
XCEL ENERGY 07/27/2020 114393 691319741 101-42110-381 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 05/21-6/22 Police Department 37.99
XCEL ENERGY 07/27/2020 114393 691319741 101-43000-381 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 05/21-6/22 Public Works Department 197.36
XCEL ENERGY 07/27/2020 114393 691319741 101-43000-386 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 05/21-6/22 Public Works Department 2,489.81
XCEL ENERGY 07/27/2020 114393 691319741 101-45200-381 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 05/21-6/22 Parks 22.64
XCEL ENERGY 07/27/2020 114393 691319741 601-49400-381 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 05/21-6/22 Water 7,837.72
XCEL ENERGY 07/27/2020 114393 691319741 602-49450-381 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 05/21-6/22 Sewer 2,895.70
XCEL ENERGY 07/27/2020 114393 691319741 101-45210-381 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 05/21-6/22 Golf Course 1,046.33
Total 114393:17,232.63
YAMAHA MOTOR CORP.07/27/2020 114394 712736 101-45210-415 GOLF CART RENTAL Golf Course 1,647.00
YAMAHA MOTOR CORP.07/27/2020 114394 712821 101-45210-415 GOLF UTILITY CART RENTAL Golf Course 295.00
City of Orono Check Register - COUNCIL REPORT Page: 13
Check Issue Dates: 7/14/2020 - 7/27/2020 Jul 23, 2020 05:17PM
Check Check Invoice Invoice GL Account Description Department Invoice
Payee Issue Date Number Number Amount
Total 114394:1,942.00
ROB HOWELLS 07/23/2020 114395 062220 614-49840-319 2ND QTR 2019 VIDEO STREAMING Cable Franchise 490.00
Total 114395:490.00
Grand Totals: 362,178.66
AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: Correy Farniok Reviewed By: DJR Approved By: DJR
1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to gain approval to accept a donation from CenterPoint
Energy Community Safety Grant.
2. Background. The Police Department applied for CenterPoint Energy Community Safety Grant. The
grant request was for $2500.00 for an Infrared Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) to assist officers in
search and rescue, criminal apprehension and other community service aspects. We received notice that
the City of Orono was awarded $8000. This includes the equipment, training and FAA licensing
requirements.
3. Project Scope. Accept $2500 CenterPoint Energy Community Grant.
4. Staff Recommendation. I recommend approval to accept the $2500 CenterPoint Energy Community
Grant.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Motion for approval and to accept the $2500 CenterPoint Energy Community Grant to be used toward the
purchase of an Infrared Unmanned Arial Vehicle.
Item No.: 4 Date: July 27, 2020
Item Description: Approval to Accept Donation from CenterPoint Energy
Presenter: Correy Farniok
Police Chief
Agenda Consent Agenda
Section:
AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: DJR Approved By: DJR
1. Purpose. To consider a resolution denying the lot area, lot width, hardcover, and setback
variances as amended by the applicant.
2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The applicant has extended the review period to August 15,
2020.
3. Background. The City Council reviewed the application at their meeting on July 13, 2020. At
that meeting, the Council reviewed the applicant’s plans that revised the proposed property line.
This revision created a ‘jogged’ property line that was 3 feet from the north side of the existing
boat house, and 2 feet from the west side of that boat house. 10 feet is the required minimum
dimension. The applicant did not provide additional hardcover calculations that were supported
by the site plan. The applicant did not provide written revised practical difficulty arguments.
The Council voted on a motion to deny the requested variances. The proposed resolution
documents the reasons for denial.
4. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the Council adopt or amend the attached resolution.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
City Council should either adopt or amend the attached resolution.
Exhibits
A. Draft Resolution
References
CC Staff Report & Exhibits July 13, 2020
PC Staff Report & Exhibits May 18, 2020
Item No.: 5 Date: July 27, 2020
Item Description: LA20-000024 – Jay Nygard 1380 Rest Point Road, Lot area, Lot
Width, Hardcover, and Side Yard Setback Variances – Resolution
Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP, Community
Development Director
Agenda
Section:
Consent Agenda
CITY OF ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION
DENYING VARIANCES FROM
MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE
SECTIONS 78-330 LR-1B – AREA, HEIGHT, LOT WIDTH, SETBACK, AND YARD
REQUIREMENTS AND 78-1700 SPECIFIC TIER REGULATIONS
FILE NO. LA20 -000024
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, Jay Nygard (“Applicant”), applied for a variance from
the City Code for the property addressed 1380 Rest Point Road and legally described as:
Lot 6 and the southwesterly 40 feet of Lot 7, Rest Point Park Lake Minnetonka,
Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the “Property”);
WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a
variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-330 and 78-1700 to allow the common
boundary line between 1386 and 1380 Rest Point Road to shift to the north, increasing the
nonconforming status of 1380 Rest Point Road be virtue of decreasing the lot area, lot width, and
increasing the percentage of hardcover and reducing the non-conforming setback of the existing
boathouse. The shift of the property line would also decrease the non-conforming setback of the
existing boat house from 5.92 feet to 2 feet; and
WHEREAS, the application included a survey dated November 12, 2019,
hardcover calculations based on this survey, a practical difficulty statement; and
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2020, after published and mailed notice in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, at which
time all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to
speak thereon; and
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2020, the Planning Commission recommended denial of
the variance; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2020 the applicant provided a revised proposal, showing a
new configuration of the common property line, and an exhibit showing removals of hardcover
completed before the application; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2020, the City Council reviewed the application, additional
information provided by the applicant, and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and
City staff; and
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WHEREAS, on July 13, 2020, the City Council directed preparation of findings for
denial of the variance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota
hereby denies the requested variance as described above based on one or more of the following
findings of fact concerning the Property:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA20-000024. The analysis contained
within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the
above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings
are hereby incorporated by reference.
2. The Property is located in the LR-1B Zoning District.
3. The Property contains 16,603 square feet in area and has a defined lot width of 98.9 feet
(measured @75 feet back from the Ordinary High Water Line (OHWL)) and 97.8 feet
(measured @OHWL).
4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25 % according to the Stormwater
Quality Overlay District as outlined in Section 78-1700 in the Orono City Code.
5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]:
a. Lot Area, reducing lot area from 16,609 sq ft to 16,003 sq ft where 43,560 sq ft is
required
b. Lot Width, reducing lot width from 98.9@ 75’ / 97.8 @ OHWL to 94.4@ 75’ /
92.7 @ OHWL where 140 feet is required
c. Hardcover, increasing the hardcover as a percentage of lot area from 27.39 to
28.43 where 25% is the maximum
d. Side yard setback for the boat house, decreasing the setback from the south
property line from 5.92 feet to 2 feet where 10’ is required.
6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance
upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic
conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values
of property in the surrounding area.
ANALYSIS:
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1. “Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of the ordinance . . . .” The intent of the LR-1B zoning district, which prescribes lot
area and width requirements, is to protect the quality of stormwater runoff in Lake Minnetonka
from the effects of dense development. If the variances are approved, the resulting boundary
line shift increases the non-conformity on the Property. Regarding the side yard setback, the
reduction of the non-conforming setback to 2 feet does not support the intent of the ordinance,
to separate buildings from property lines toward meeting open space, water distribution, and
maintenance goals. The applicant has not provided support to justify the variance.
2. “Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the
comprehensive plan.” The Comprehensive Plan guides the property for single family
residential, at a density of 0.5-2 units per acre. The variances will not add additional units. This
criteria is met.
3. “Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are
practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. ‘Practical difficulties,’ as used in
connection with the granting of a variance, means that:
a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner,
however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls.
The applicant stated N/A. The applicant has not provided support to justify the
variance. The intent of the hardcover, lot area, and lot width standards is to maintain
minimum densities and hard cover standards on each lot. Further, the side yard setback
minimum (for the boat house) is to promote separation between structures. The
request increases the nonconforming nature of the Property and the boathouse. This
criteria is not met.
b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created
by the landowner.
The applicant states “Yes, the simple line readjustment to reflect the natural contour of
the properties”, though what is triggering the variance is the relocation of the lot line,
initiated by the applicant. A variance, if granted, should be justified by the unique
circumstances on the property. The applicant has not demonstrated that the natural
contours of the Property are unique. The applicant has cited concerns of managing
drainage and the ability to mow the property. There is no demonstrated problem with
the current drainage and there are alternatives to landscaping or plantings that could be
utilized to avoid mowing. This criterial is not met.
c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.”
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The applicant states that “there will be no noticeable difference from the street, lake,
or air.” While the relocation of the property line will not be noticed visually, allowing
structures to be 2 feet from the property line, whereas the rest of the neighborhood is
required to be 10 feet from the property line, does alter the essential character of the
neighborhood. This criteria is not met.
4. “Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties.” The applicant
responds “N/A”. There is no evidence to suggest that economic considerations were the only
justification for the variance. This criteria is met.
5. “Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight
for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as
defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter
78.” The applicant responds “N/A”. This condition is not applicable.
6. “The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under
Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is
located.” The applicant notes that the use of either property is not changing. Single family
residential uses are a permitted use in the LR-1B zoning district. This criteria is met.
7. “The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling
as a two-family dwelling.” The applicant responds “N/A”. This condition is not applicable.
8. “The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such
property or immediately adjoining property.” The applicant responds “yes”, though no evidence
has been provided to support that claim. Often, characteristics of a lot are the clearest support
for a variance. Staff has analyzed the survey provided by the applicant. There are a number of
contours identified near the boat house*, where the existing and proposed lot lines diverge at
the greatest distance. For this exercise, staff noted the location of the 938 and the 930 contour,
as both contours can be observed crossing the existing and proposed property line. The OHWL
was not chosen because of some ambiguity for its location as shown on the survey. The survey
provided by the applicant suggests that the slope at the property line (6’/30.19’ = 19.8 %) would
actually get steeper (6/27.17’ = 22%) if the boundary line shifts to the east. Finally, shifting the
property line reduces the area for the owner of 1380 to maintain their property, including the
boathouse, a concern of the applicant previously. This criteria is not met.
*The applicant states in his Practical Difficulties response that the contours of the land make it
extremely difficult for owners of 1380 Rest Point Road to maintain the property. It is not stated
where the slope is too steep to maintain, it is assumed to be near the boat house. Further,
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shifting the property line merely shifts the burden on maintaining the slope to another
property.
9. “The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the
land is located.” The applicant responds “Unknown if other property pairs may have similar lot
line issue or not. The applicant argues that the conditions are the natural contours that
prevented the previous owner from maintaining the area. It should be noted that the applicant
owns both lots and currently has access to both lots for purposes of maintenance.
10. “The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right of the applicant.” The applicant responds: “ Yes, would remove years
of strife driven by owners of 1380 Rest Point road previously refused to maintain the land and
allowed invasive species to flourish and invade 1386 Rest Point Road continuously.
Furthermore, the natural contours of the land make it extremely difficult for owners of 1380 to
maintain the property due to the steep hill.” The property owner now owns both parcels, so
the “strife” referenced is moot. The adjustment of the property line now increases the slope at
the property line. Further, it reduces the amount of area available for a property owner to
maintain the boat house, as the setback reduces from 6 feet to 2 feet. The Planning Commission
and City Council are concerned that this reduced setback could create issues between future
property owners. The applicant has not provided information necessary to support the
variance. This criterial is not met.
11. “The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or
morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter.” The applicant
responds “yes”. The Council finds that the reduction in area, width, and hardcover is not likely
to impact the health, safety or morals. However, the reduction in setback will make it nearly
impossible for the owner of 1380 Rest Point Road to maintain their building without
encroachment. The applicant has not provided information to justify the variance.
12. “The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but
is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.” The applicant again responds: “Yes, would
remove years of strife driven by owners of 1380 Rest Point Road who previously refused to
maintain the land and allowed invasive species to flourish and invade 1386 Rest Point Road
continuously. Furthermore, the natural contours of the land make it extremely difficult for
owners of 1380 Rest Point Road to maintain the property due to the steep hill.” This standard
is not met. It is not clear how moving the property line alleviates a difficulty. Lastly, reducing
the setback to 2 foot introduces issues down the line, as this setback virtually assures a property
line dispute in the future.
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CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS:
Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby denies the
variances requested.
1. Council approval is based on the entire record, above Findings.
ADOPTED by the Orono City Council on this 27th day of July, 2020.
ATTEST: CITY OF ORONO:
_______________________________ ________________________________
Anna Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor
AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By: DJR
1. Purpose. To consider a resolution denying hardcover variances at 2645 Casco Point Road.
2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on May 20, 2020, and was
considered to be complete on May 26th. The 60-Day review period has been extended and now
expires on September 23rd.
Background/ Summary. On July 13th the Council reviewed t he applicants’ request for variances
to construct a new home on a property with substandard area and width including a hardcover
variance to permit 27% hardcover where 25% is permitted. Due to lack of demonstrated practical
difficulty, the Council voted on a motion to deny the requested variances. The proposed
resolution documents the reasons for denial.
3. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the Council adopt the attached resolution.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Council should consider adopting or amending the draft a resolution.
Exhibits
A. Draft Resolution
B. Council Staff Report dated 7/13/2020
References
Council Exhibits 07/13/2020
PC Memo & Exhibits 06/15/2020
Item No.: 6 Date: July 27, 2020
Item Description: LA120-000037 – Tim Hanson, 2645 Casco Point Road
Variances – Denial Resolution
Presenter: Melanie Curtis
Planner
Agenda
Section:
Consent Agenda
CITY OF ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO. ________________________
1
A RESOLUTION
DENYING A VARIANCE FROM
MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE
SECTION 78-1700
FILE NO. LA20-000037
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2020, Tim Hanson (hereinafter the “Applicant”), applied for
variances from the City Code for the property addressed 2645 Casco Point Road and legally
described as:
Lot 139, Spring Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter the “Property”);
WHEREAS, the Applicant has made application to the City of Orono for variances
to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-350 to allow development of a property with 0.26
acre in area and 60-feet in width where 0.5 acre and 100-feet in width are required; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have made application to the City of Orono for a
variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1700 to allow 3,136 square feet (27%)
hardcover where 25% is allowed; and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2020, after published and mailed notice in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, at which
time all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to
speak thereon; and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2020, the Planning Commission recommended approval
of the variances; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2020, the City Council reviewed the application and the
recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff and, finding no demonstrated
practical difficulty supporting the variance for hardcover, directed staff to draft a resolution with
the findings for denial; and
WHEREAS, Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-72 allows development of
substandard lots of record within the Shoreland provided the following criteria are met:
a. All setback requirements can be met; and
b. A Type 1 sewage treatment system consistent with Minnesota Rules, chapter 7080, can
be installed or the lot is connected to a public sewer; and
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c. The impervious surface coverage meets all hardcover location and square footage
restrictions of this chapter and the total square footage of hardcover does not exceed 25
percent of the entire lot area.
d. All other zoning district standards can be met; and
WHEREAS, denial of the hardcover variance requires the 25% hardcover limitation
to be met, therefore, the resulting development will conform with Code Section 78-72 allowing
redevelopment of the substandard lot of record without the need for variances for lot area or lot
width; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota
hereby denies the requested hardcover variance as described above based on one or more of
the following findings of fact concerning the Property:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA20-000037. The analysis contained
within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the
above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings
are hereby incorporated by reference.
2. The Property is located in the LR-1C, One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District.
3. The Property contains 0.26 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 60 feet.
4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater
Quality Overlay District.
5. Applicant has applied for the following variances:
a. Lot Area Variance
b. Lot Width Variance
c. Hardcover Variance
6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances
upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic
conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values
of property in the surrounding area.
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ANALYSIS:
1. “Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of the ordinance . . . .” The variances for hardcover in excess of 25% for
development of the vacant lot are not in harmony with the City’s goals for conforming
development and is not in harmony with the Ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance is
to limit the amount of hardcover present on a site. The applicant has a vacant lot and has
not demonstrated that they are unable to build a home within the hardcover limitations.
This criterion is not met.
2. “Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the
comprehensive plan.” The hardcover variance requested to permit 27% hardcover where
25% is permitted for development of a vacant lot is inconsistent with the Comprehensive
Plan. The Comprehensive Plan describes the necessary steps to promote water quality
and promotes limits on the amount of hard cover. This criterion is not met.
3. “Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are
practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. ‘Practical difficulties,’ as used in
connection with the granting of a variance, means that:
a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner,
however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls.
The reasonable use of the Property is established by the permitted development
of a residential home on a substandard lot of record within City Code Section 78-
72. The applicants suggest that reasonable use extends to allowance of hardcover
levels exceeding the 25% permitted which is not protected by statute. The request
to permit 2% more hardcover than allowed is not reasonable. The applicant has
not demonstrated that a residential home cannot be constructed on the lot without
the variance. The additional hard cover is not necessary to build the home and is
merely convenient. As the builder testified, on behalf of the applicant, there are
ways to reduce hardcover and move forward with the proposed project. This
criterion is not met.
b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created
by the landowner.
The substandard size is an existing condition and there is no available land with
which to make the Property conforming. This is not justification necessary to
support the proposed hardcover level in excess of 25%. State Statute and City
Code allow for redevelopment of a nonconforming lot of record however hardcover
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overages are not a right and are not supported by practical difficulty. The
nonconforming lot is consistent with the size of the surrounding lots; and
c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.”
The development of the property which includes hardcover in excess of 25% is not
supported by practical difficulty and is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
This criterion is not met.
4. “Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties.” Economic
considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination.
5. “Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight
for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as
defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter
78.” This condition is not applicable.
6. “The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under
Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is
located.” This condition is not applicable, as a residential home with supporting hardcover
is an allowed use in the LR-1C District.
7. “The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling
as a two-family dwelling.” This condition is not applicable.
8. “The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such
property or immediately adjoining property.” There are no obvious special conditions
applying to the Applicant’s land which is unique, or support the requested hardcover
variance. The Applicant has not identified special conditions to the land justifying the
variance other than citing safety concerns and parking restrictions imposed by the busy,
narrow road which is not specific to the Property. This criteria is not met.
9. “The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the
land is located.” The Applicant has not identified conditions specific to the Property which
affect the need for an increased hardcover level. This criteria is not met.
10. “The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right of the applicant.” Substantial property right is provided by the
proposed principal structure, which is permitted to be constructed. A hardcover level in
excess of the permitted level is not a right. This criteria is not met.
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11. “The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or
morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter.” Granting the
variances for hardcover, lot width and lot area in this unique situation is not contrary to the
intent of the zoning chapter.
12. “The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but
is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.” The Applicant asserts that the hardcover
variance is necessary to address safety concerns they have identified with the roadway.
The variance provides for a certain home footprint and larger driveway which could be
considered conveniences. This criterion is not met.
CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS:
Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby denies a
variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1700 to allow 3,136 square feet (27%)
hardcover where 25% is allowed. Council decision is based on the entire record, above Findings.
ADOPTED by the Orono City Council on this 27th day of July, 2020.
ATTEST: CITY OF ORONO:
_______________________________ ________________________________
Anna Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor
AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By:
1. Purpose. This application is regarding variances to develop the property.
2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on May 20, 2020, and
was considered to be complete on May 26th. The 60-Day review period expires on July
25th.
3. Background/ Summary. The applicants are requesting variances to construct a new
home on a property with substandard area and width. Additionally requested is a
hardcover variance to permit 27% hardcover where 25% is permitted. Structural coverage
is proposed at 19.7%. They have submitted a revised narrative attached as Exhibit B.
4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On June 15th, the Planning Commission
held a public hearing. The Planning Commission discussed that the square footage of the
requested hardcover overage was equivalent to a 3rd garage stall, as well as the parking
challenges and safety concerns relating to the approximately 20 foot-wide roadway.
Following the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 6 to 0 on a motion to
approve the requested variances.
5. Public Comment. Comments from the neighbors were received and are attached as
Exhibit D.
6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval.
Item No.: # Date: 13 July 2020
Item Description: #LA120-000037, Tim Hanson, 2645 Casco Point Road
Variances – Resolution
Presenter: Melanie Curtis
Planner
Agenda
Section:
Planning Department
Report
AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By:
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Direct staff to draft a motion to draft a resolution reflecting Council’s action.
Exhibits
Exhibit A. Proposed Plans
Exhibit B. Applicant Letter
Exhibit C. Draft PC Minutes
Exhibit D. Public Comment
Exhibit E. PC Staff Report
References
PC Exhibits 06/15/2020
Exhibit A. Application
Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form
Exhibit C. Existing & Proposed Survey/Site Plan
Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations
Exhibit E. Hardcover Calculations (Staff Edit)
Exhibit F. Aerial & Street View Photos
Exhibit G. Property Owners List
Exhibit H. Plat Map
AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: DJR Approved By: DJR
1. Purpose. To formally release the development agreement from the finished lots in Tanager
Estates.
2. Background. The City Council approved the final plat for Tanager Estates on October 10,
2016. Included with that approval was a requirement for a development contract to be recorded
against the properties.
3. The improvements to the project have been completed, and the development contract can be
removed from the title of lots 2 and 4. The Development Contract references the conditions in
the Resolution 6569 which include the hour restrictions for construction, staff does not
recommend releasing the unbuilt lots.
4. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the Council adopt the resolution.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
City Council should review the approval resolution and adopt or amend.
Exhibits
A. Draft Release
References
Tanager Estates Development Contract
Resolution 6569 (Tanager Estates Preliminary Plat)
Item No.: 7 Date: July 27, 2020
Item Description: 16-3867 – Release of Development Contract for lots 2 and 4, Tanager
Estates
Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP
Community Development Director
Agenda
Section:
Consent Agenda
1
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(reserved for recording information)
RELEASE OF
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
RELEASE OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT granted this _____ day of
_________________, 2020, by the CITY OF ORONO, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City").
WHEREAS, the City has been requested to release and discharge Lot 2 and Lot 4, Block 1,
Tanager Estates, Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof (“Subject
Property’) from the Development Contract between the City and Irwin L. Jacobs, as Trustee of the
Third Amended and Restated Revocable Trust of Irwin L. Jacobs dated November 22, 2006, as
amended on September 24, 2007, July 10, 2008 and October 23, 2009, and Alexandra Jacobs, as
Trustee under the Alexandra Jacobs Revocable Trust Agreement dated November 22, 2006, as
amended on October 23, 2009, Developer, dated October 19, 2016 and recorded November 2, 2016,
as Hennepin County, Minnesota, Document No. T05395232 (“Development Contract”);
WHEREAS, all requirements of the Development Contract have been met as to the Subject
Property and there is no longer a need to have the Development Contract recorded against the
Subject Property.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Orono City Council:
The Subject Property is released and discharged from the Development Contract.
ADOPTED this ______ day of ____________, 2020.
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CITY OF ORONO
By: ______________________________
Dennis Walsh, Mayor
By: ______________________________
Anna Carlson, City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____day of _____________,
2020, by Dennis Walsh and by Anna Carlson, respectively the Mayor and City Clerk of the City
of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to the
authority granted by its City Council.
______________________________
Notary Public
DRAFTED BY:
CAMPBELL KNUTSON
Professional Association
Grand Oak Office Center 1
860 Blue Gentian Road, Suite 290
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
Telephone: (651) 452 -5000
AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: Reviewed By: DJR Approved By: DJR
RJO
1. Purpose. The purpose of this item is to provide the Council with year to date General Fund Budget
Information. This is for informational purposes only and no action is required.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
No Action is required.
Exhibits
2nd Quarter Budget Memo
Item No.: 8 Date: July 27, 2020
Item Description: Second Quarter Financial Report
Presenter: Ron Olson
Finance Director
Agenda
Section:
Finance Director Report
To: Mayor and Council
From: Ron Olson, Finance Director
Subject: Budget Update
Date: July 24, 2020
Attachments:
1. Revenue Summary
2. Revenue Detail
3. Expenditure Summary
4. Expenditure Detail
5. Investment Information
6. Vendor Listing
The first quarter General Fund year to date budget to actual comparisons are included with this
memo. They are as of the end of June which represents 50% of the year. Revenues are currently
at 55.0% of budget with expenditures at 44.43% of budget.
General Fund Revenues
At 55% of revenues the City is currently on pace to exceed revenues for the year. For
comparison purposes, 2019 revenues at the end of the 2nd quarter were 59% and finished the year
at 107% of budget. Tax revenues are at 45% of budget compared to 44% last year. However,
this year Hennepin County allowed property taxes to be paid until July 15th without penalty so
some collections have been delayed. It is estimated that once all the first half collections are
received in July, that property tax revenues for the first half will be at 49% which is within the
normal range of collections.
While the revenues are looking good through June 30th, Covid 19 still remains a concern for later
this year and early next year. Some states that have reopened their economies are seeing spikes
in cases and hospitalizations. If this leads to another shutdown, this could affect our revenue
streams. With this in mind, it would be wise to keep a close watch on expenditures the rest of
this year.
For revenues other than taxes, Licenses and permits are at 52% of budget. Within this category,
Building Permits are only at 45%, but mechanical permits are already at 118% of budget. Other
Governmental Revenues are at .6%, but these revenues are received later in the year. Charges
for services are at 77% of budget. The main reason for this is Police service revenues being at
87%. This line will finish the year at 100%. Fines are only at 30% of budget. Part of this is
because we have only received fines through May. It is likely that Covid 19 also impacted this
line because there were less people driving during the shutdown.
General Fund Expenditures
At 44%, the overall expenditure amounts are on target for the year. Although some adjustments
have been made, the expenditure statement should be view as non-adjusted. Two departments
are trending over budget for the year. The first one is Mayor and Council. The reason for this is
the change in costs for producing meeting minutes. The 2020 budget was prepared based on
having our own recorder. With the Recorder’s retirement, we are spending significantly more
money than was budgeted. The Mayor Council is one of the smallest departments in the budget,
the overage in this department with not impact the overall budget. The other department is the
Golf Course. The overage is due to course maintenance and bank fees being higher than
budgeted. On the revenue side, course revenues are trending to exceed budget and will offset
any overage in expenditures.
General Fund Summary
In summary, the overall General Fund budget is looking good through the 2nd quarter.
Revenues are on pace with budgeted amounts. Expenditures at 44% of budget are below last
year’s 2nd quarter rate and are on pace to finish the year under budget.
Investments
The City investment portfolio as of June 30th totaled $13,033,275.50. This compares to
$13,678,348 at this time last year. Interest earned to date totals $116,659 compared to $141,641
at this point last year. Detailed investment information is included with this memo.
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1 - Revenue Summary
CITY OF ORONO
REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD JUNE 30, 2020 BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 05:13PM PAGE: 1
TAXES
101-31010 CURRENT AD VALOREM TAXES 2,100,000.00 2,100,000.00 4,679,000.00 2,579,000.00 44.9
101-31020 DELINQUENT AD VALOREM TAXES .00 .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0
101-31040 FISCAL DISPARITIES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-31050 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-31060 FORFEITED TAX SALE APPORTIONMT .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-31070 RENT CREDIT .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-31900 PENALTIES AND INTEREST-TAXES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL TAXES 2,100,000.00 2,100,000.00 4,689,000.00 2,589,000.00 44.8
LICENSES & PERMITS
101-32100 BUSINESS LICENSES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-32110 BEER & LIQUOR LICENSES .00 .00 7,100.00 7,100.00 .0
101-32120 CIGARETTE LICENSES 625.00 625.00 500.00 ( 125.00) 125.0
101-32130 COMMERCIAL DOCK LICENSES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-32140 SET UP LICENSES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-32150 SEPTIC LICENSES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-32170 GARBAGE HAULERS LICENSES 975.00 975.00 1,100.00 125.00 88.6
101-32180 OTHER BUSINESS LICENSE/PERMIT 3,610.00 3,610.00 10,000.00 6,390.00 36.1
101-32230 RENTAL LICENSES 900.00 900.00 4,000.00 3,100.00 22.5
101-32240 DOG LICENSES 200.00 200.00 .00 ( 200.00) .0
101-32510 BUILDING PERMITS 190,627.14 190,627.14 425,000.00 234,372.86 44.9
101-32520 ZONING PERMIT 750.00 750.00 1,500.00 750.00 50.0
101-32530 MECHANICAL/SEPTIC/OTHER 64,782.82 64,782.82 55,000.00 ( 9,782.82) 117.8
101-32590 PLUMBING PERMIT 17,422.15 17,422.15 28,000.00 10,577.85 62.2
TOTAL LICENSES & PERMITS 279,892.11 279,892.11 532,200.00 252,307.89 52.6
OTHER GOVERNMENTS
101-33220 FEDERAL GRANT-EMRGNCY PREP .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-33390 FEDERAL GRANT-OTHER .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-33410 HACA AID .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-33415 MARKET VALUE CREDIT .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-33420 POLICE STATE AID .00 .00 230,000.00 230,000.00 .0
101-33430 POLICE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT .00 .00 23,000.00 23,000.00 .0
101-33440 MUNICIPAL STATE AID-STREETS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-33450 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-33460 PERA STATE AID .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-33490 STATE GRANT-OTHER 2,368.74 2,368.74 145,000.00 142,631.26 1.6
101-33610 COUNTY GRANT-RECYCLING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-33690 COUNTY GRANT-OTHER .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-33800 OTHER GRANTS/AIDS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-33890 GRANTS/AIDS FROM OTHER GOVTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL OTHER GOVERNMENTS 2,368.74 2,368.74 398,000.00 395,631.26 .6
Attachment 2 - Revenue Detail
CITY OF ORONO
REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD JUNE 30, 2020 BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 05:13PM PAGE: 2
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
101-34200 ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES FOR SVC 143,000.00 143,000.00 283,500.00 140,500.00 50.4
101-34210 GENERAL TAXABLE SALES/SERVICE 217.74 217.74 2,000.00 1,782.26 10.9
101-34220 ASSESSMENTS SEARCHES .00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0
101-34230 FILING FEES-ELECTIONS/PLATS .00 .00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0
101-34240 ZONING DISCLOSURE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-34410 PLAN CHECK/SITE EXAM FEES 79,602.14 79,602.14 200,000.00 120,397.86 39.8
101-34420 COND USE-VARIANCE-DEV FEES 9,925.00 9,925.00 19,000.00 9,075.00 52.2
101-34430 ENGINEERING & LEGAL FEES 14,328.00 14,328.00 45,000.00 30,672.00 31.8
101-34440 BLDG PERMITS-MAIL IN FEES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-34450 ON-SITE SEPTIC PROGRAM FEES 46,349.69 46,349.69 45,800.00 ( 549.69) 101.2
101-34460 COOP AGREEMENT-INSPECTION 8,901.15 8,901.15 15,000.00 6,098.85 59.3
101-34610 COOP AGREEMENT-POLICE 2,119,970.00 2,119,970.00 2,428,000.00 308,030.00 87.3
101-34620 COOP AGREEMENT-ANIMAL CONTROL .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-34630 POLICE SPECIAL SERVICES 900.00 900.00 100,000.00 99,100.00 .9
101-34640 FALSE ALARM FEES 200.00 200.00 1,000.00 800.00 20.0
101-34650 POLICE REPORTS 572.97 572.97 900.00 327.03 63.7
101-34670 POLICE RESERVE RECEIPTS 24,790.00 24,790.00 .00 ( 24,790.00) .0
101-34680 EXPLORERS PROGRAM .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-34781 OFF LEASH ANNUAL PASS .00 .00 15,000.00 15,000.00 .0
101-34783 PARK RESERVATIONS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-34810 COOP AGREEMENT-PUBLIC WORKS 2,227.33 2,227.33 1,500.00 ( 727.33) 148.5
101-34815 INTERDEPARTMENTAL SERVICES-PW .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-34820 RECYCLING PROGRAM FEES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-34830 BRUSH SITE FEES .00 .00 800.00 800.00 .0
TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES 2,450,984.02 2,450,984.02 3,160,700.00 709,715.98 77.6
FINES
101-35104 OTHER FINES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-35105 ADMIN CITATIONS 5,968.51 5,968.51 .00 ( 5,968.51) .0
101-35400 COURT FINES 16,311.80 16,311.80 75,000.00 58,688.20 21.8
101-35410 DRUG TASK FORCE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-35420 DOG IMPOUND FEES .00 .00 100.00 100.00 .0
101-35620 ADMINISTRATIVE 30% SHARE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL FINES 22,280.31 22,280.31 75,100.00 52,819.69 29.7
Attachment 2 - Revenue Detail
CITY OF ORONO
REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD JUNE 30, 2020 BUDGET UNEARNED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 05:13PM PAGE: 3
MISCELLANEOUS
101-37699 UTILITY PENALTIES 90.00 90.00 2,000.00 1,910.00 4.5
101-37910 GREEN FEES 101,177.08 101,177.08 110,000.00 8,822.92 92.0
101-37920 RENTAL-GOLF CARTS & CLUB 23,047.63 23,047.63 48,000.00 24,952.37 48.0
101-37930 BEER SALES 3,144.73 3,144.73 10,000.00 6,855.27 31.5
101-37935 POP SALES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-37940 CONCESSIONS-TAXABLE 1,525.03 1,525.03 5,000.00 3,474.97 30.5
101-37950 CONCESSIONS-NONTAXABLE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-37960 GOLF BALL SALES 599.37 599.37 1,000.00 400.63 59.9
101-37970 PRO SHOP-TAXABLE 357.33 357.33 2,000.00 1,642.67 17.9
101-37980 PRO SHOP-NONTAXABLE 159.70 159.70 .00 ( 159.70) .0
101-37985 GOLF COURSE PRINTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-37990 OTHER GOLF COURSE RECEIPTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-37999 CASH OVER/SHORT .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 130,100.87 130,100.87 178,000.00 47,899.13 73.1
OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS IN
101-39310 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS .00 .00 76,600.00 76,600.00 .0
101-39315 INVESTMENT DISCOUNTS/PREMIUMS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-39350 INTEREST-NOW ACCOUNT 223.65 223.65 500.00 276.35 44.7
101-39610 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 3,954.03 3,954.03 4,700.00 745.97 84.1
101-39615 CONVENIENCE FEE 956.38 956.38 .00 ( 956.38) .0
101-39620 RENT INCOME 2,700.00 2,700.00 5,400.00 2,700.00 50.0
101-39630 CONTRIBUTIONS & DONATIONS 12,700.00 12,700.00 .00 ( 12,700.00) .0
101-39640 REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS 7,896.02 7,896.02 3,000.00 ( 4,896.02) 263.2
101-39650 PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-39670 SALE OF LAND .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-39680 SALE OF EQUIPMENT 17,825.00 17,825.00 20,000.00 2,175.00 89.1
101-39920 RESIDUAL EQUITY TRANSFERS IN .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-39999 CASH OVER/SHORT .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES & TRANSFERS IN 46,255.08 46,255.08 110,200.00 63,944.92 42.0
TOTAL FUND REVENUE 5,031,881.13 5,031,881.13 9,143,200.00 4,111,318.87 55.0
NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 5,031,881.13 5,031,881.13 9,143,200.00 4,111,318.87 55.0
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CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 1
MAYOR & COUNCIL
101-41110-101 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REGULAR 9,100.08 9,100.08 18,200.00 9,099.92 50.0
101-41110-122 FICA 696.12 696.12 1,400.00 703.88 49.7
101-41110-151 WORKER'S COMP INSURANCE PREM 50.00 50.00 100.00 50.00 50.0
101-41110-301 AUDITING AND ACCT'G SERVICES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41110-313 IT SERVICES 400.00 400.00 800.00 400.00 50.0
101-41110-433 MEMBERSHIPS 11,589.00 11,589.00 12,500.00 911.00 92.7
101-41110-437 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 205.67 205.67 300.00 94.33 68.6
101-41110-439 MEETING EXPENSES 4,367.47 4,367.47 1,200.00 ( 3,167.47) 364.0
101-41110-489 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL MAYOR & COUNCIL 26,408.34 26,408.34 34,500.00 8,091.66 76.6
ADMINISTRATION
101-41300-101 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REGULAR 135,719.48 135,719.48 285,800.00 150,080.52 47.5
101-41300-102 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OVERTIME 18.34 18.34 1,300.00 1,281.66 1.4
101-41300-103 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41300-104 TEMPORARY/SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 11,109.00 11,109.00 10,500.00 ( 609.00) 105.8
101-41300-111 OTHER .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41300-121 PERA 10,675.86 10,675.86 21,500.00 10,824.14 49.7
101-41300-122 FICA 10,651.73 10,651.73 22,800.00 12,148.27 46.7
101-41300-135 CITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION 26,732.06 26,732.06 57,600.00 30,867.94 46.4
101-41300-142 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PAYMENTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41300-143 OPEB EXPENSE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41300-151 WORKER'S COMP INSURANCE PREM 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 50.0
101-41300-208 BOOKS & PERIODICALS 126.10 126.10 300.00 173.90 42.0
101-41300-313 IT SERVICES 3,250.00 3,250.00 6,500.00 3,250.00 50.0
101-41300-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .00 .00 6,000.00 6,000.00 .0
101-41300-331 TRAVEL EXPENSES 70.65 70.65 3,500.00 3,429.35 2.0
101-41300-340 GENERAL ADVERTISING 744.82 744.82 .00 ( 744.82) .0
101-41300-433 MEMBERSHIPS 1,447.12 1,447.12 1,500.00 52.88 96.5
101-41300-437 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT .00 .00 4,000.00 4,000.00 .0
101-41300-439 MEETING EXPENSES 1,777.00 1,777.00 500.00 ( 1,277.00) 355.4
101-41300-489 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 731.33 731.33 3,000.00 2,268.67 24.4
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 204,053.49 204,053.49 426,800.00 222,746.51 47.8
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 2
ELECTIONS
101-41410-101 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REGULAR 6,831.14 6,831.14 18,000.00 11,168.86 38.0
101-41410-102 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OVERTIME .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0
101-41410-104 TEMPORARY/SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 6,538.55 6,538.55 31,300.00 24,761.45 20.9
101-41410-121 PERA 36.86 36.86 1,400.00 1,363.14 2.6
101-41410-122 FICA 37.11 37.11 1,500.00 1,462.89 2.5
101-41410-135 CITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION 119.38 119.38 4,600.00 4,480.62 2.6
101-41410-142 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PAYMENTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41410-151 WORKER'S COMP INSURANCE PREM .00 .00 400.00 400.00 .0
101-41410-208 BOOKS & PERIODICALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41410-221 EQUIPMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES 464.89 464.89 2,500.00 2,035.11 18.6
101-41410-240 SMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIP 837.44 837.44 900.00 62.56 93.1
101-41410-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0
101-41410-322 POSTAGE .00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0
101-41410-331 TRAVEL EXPENSES 65.86 65.86 500.00 434.14 13.2
101-41410-340 GENERAL ADVERTISING 44.70 44.70 400.00 355.30 11.2
101-41410-412 BUILDING RENTALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41410-415 OTHER EQUIPMENT RENTALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41410-437 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 32.25 32.25 500.00 467.75 6.5
101-41410-439 MEETING EXPENSES 561.33 561.33 2,800.00 2,238.67 20.1
101-41410-489 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 57.20 57.20 2,200.00 2,142.80 2.6
TOTAL ELECTIONS 15,626.71 15,626.71 69,500.00 53,873.29 22.5
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
101-41500-101 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REGULAR 65,963.05 65,963.05 169,300.00 103,336.95 39.0
101-41500-102 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OVERTIME .00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0
101-41500-103 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES .00 .00 31,800.00 31,800.00 .0
101-41500-104 TEMPORARY/SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 93.00 93.00 .00 ( 93.00) .0
101-41500-121 PERA 5,296.16 5,296.16 15,100.00 9,803.84 35.1
101-41500-122 FICA 5,037.83 5,037.83 15,400.00 10,362.17 32.7
101-41500-135 CITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION 13,441.44 13,441.44 32,400.00 18,958.56 41.5
101-41500-142 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PAYMENTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41500-143 OPEB EXPENSE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41500-151 WORKER'S COMP INSURANCE PREM 750.00 750.00 1,500.00 750.00 50.0
101-41500-208 BOOKS & PERIODICALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41500-301 AUDITING AND ACCT'G SERVICES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41500-313 IT SERVICES 2,500.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 2,500.00 50.0
101-41500-331 TRAVEL EXPENSES 69.59 69.59 1,500.00 1,430.41 4.6
101-41500-433 MEMBERSHIPS 140.00 140.00 400.00 260.00 35.0
101-41500-437 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 526.83 526.83 3,500.00 2,973.17 15.1
TOTAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT 93,817.90 93,817.90 276,100.00 182,282.10 34.0
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 3
ASSESSING
101-41550-142 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PAYMENTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41550-302 ASSESSING SERVICES 16,666.67 16,666.67 203,000.00 186,333.33 8.2
TOTAL ASSESSING 16,666.67 16,666.67 203,000.00 186,333.33 8.2
LAW/LEGAL SERVICES
101-41600-305 LEGAL-RETAINER .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41600-306 LEGAL-PROSECUTION 17,161.53 17,161.53 40,000.00 22,838.47 42.9
101-41600-307 LEGAL-CONSULTING 24,902.53 24,902.53 80,000.00 55,097.47 31.1
101-41600-308 CODE ENFORCEMENT 693.00 693.00 2,000.00 1,307.00 34.7
101-41600-309 JAIL CHARGES 1,125.60 1,125.60 12,000.00 10,874.40 9.4
TOTAL LAW/LEGAL SERVICES 43,882.66 43,882.66 134,000.00 90,117.34 32.8
HUMAN SERVICES
101-41800-490 CONTRIBUTIONS TO CIVIC ORG'S 9,500.00 9,500.00 12,400.00 2,900.00 76.6
TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES 9,500.00 9,500.00 12,400.00 2,900.00 76.6
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 4
CENTRAL SERVICES
101-41900-201 OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,616.72 3,616.72 12,000.00 8,383.28 30.1
101-41900-221 EQUIPMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES 739.24 739.24 1,000.00 260.76 73.9
101-41900-223 BLDG/GROUNDS MAINT. SUPPLIES 4,135.28 4,135.28 3,500.00 ( 635.28) 118.2
101-41900-301 AUDITING AND ACCT'G SERVICES 24,000.00 24,000.00 24,000.00 .00 100.0
101-41900-310 LOGIS-APPLICATIONS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41900-311 DATA PROCESSING COMMUNICATION .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41900-312 BANK FEES 5,623.75 5,623.75 23,000.00 17,376.25 24.5
101-41900-313 IT SERVICES 25,000.00 25,000.00 50,000.00 25,000.00 50.0
101-41900-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8,569.65 8,569.65 15,000.00 6,430.35 57.1
101-41900-321 TELEPHONE 7,425.56 7,425.56 12,000.00 4,574.44 61.9
101-41900-322 POSTAGE 279.32 279.32 6,000.00 5,720.68 4.7
101-41900-329 INTERNET/OTHER COMMUNICATIONS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41900-352 PRINTING & PUBLISHING 11,257.60 11,257.60 22,000.00 10,742.40 51.2
101-41900-361 GENERAL LIABILITY INS 5,100.00 5,100.00 10,200.00 5,100.00 50.0
101-41900-362 UMBRELLA LIABILITY INS 7,550.00 7,550.00 15,100.00 7,550.00 50.0
101-41900-363 BONDS INSURANCE 350.00 350.00 700.00 350.00 50.0
101-41900-364 MONEYS & SECURITIES INS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41900-365 BOILER & MACHINERY INS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41900-366 PROPERTY INSURANCE 7,050.00 7,050.00 14,100.00 7,050.00 50.0
101-41900-367 EQUIPMENT FLOATERS INS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41900-368 AUTOMOTIVE INSURANCE 2,350.00 2,350.00 4,700.00 2,350.00 50.0
101-41900-370 INSURANCE AGENT OF RECORD .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41900-381 GAS & ELECTRIC 13,769.76 13,769.76 33,300.00 19,530.24 41.4
101-41900-382 WATER UTILITIES 2,005.10 2,005.10 4,000.00 1,994.90 50.1
101-41900-401 REPAIRS/MAINT-OFFICE EQUIP 1,405.07 1,405.07 500.00 ( 905.07) 281.0
101-41900-403 REPAIRS/MAINT-MISC. EQUIP .00 .00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0
101-41900-404 REPAIRS/MAINT-BLDGS/GROUNDS 13,739.56 13,739.56 40,000.00 26,260.44 34.4
101-41900-407 JANITORIAL SERVICES 8,281.01 8,281.01 19,000.00 10,718.99 43.6
101-41900-413 OFFICE EQUIPMENT RENTAL .00 .00 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0
101-41900-416 SOFTWARE LICENSING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41900-440 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41900-441 LICENSES & TAXES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41900-489 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 7,370.80 7,370.80 500.00 ( 6,870.80) 1474.2
101-41900-512 SPEC ASSMTS ON LAND & INT .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-41900-750 INTEREST ON SPECIAL ASSMNTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL CENTRAL SERVICES 159,618.42 159,618.42 315,100.00 155,481.58 50.7
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 5
POLICE DEPARTMENT
101-42110-101 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REGULAR 1,286,000.93 1,286,000.93 2,676,300.00 1,390,299.07 48.1
101-42110-102 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OVERTIME 9,158.29 9,158.29 50,000.00 40,841.71 18.3
101-42110-103 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES 33,151.67 33,151.67 60,000.00 26,848.33 55.3
101-42110-104 TEMPORARY/SEASONAL EMPLOYEES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-121 PERA 218,766.24 218,766.24 459,300.00 240,533.76 47.6
101-42110-122 FICA 24,730.95 24,730.95 54,000.00 29,269.05 45.8
101-42110-135 CITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION 190,335.04 190,335.04 418,500.00 228,164.96 45.5
101-42110-142 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PAYMENTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-143 OPEB EXPENSE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-151 WORKER'S COMP INSURANCE PREM 75,000.00 75,000.00 150,000.00 75,000.00 50.0
101-42110-201 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,310.27 2,310.27 5,000.00 2,689.73 46.2
101-42110-208 BOOKS & PERIODICALS 298.22 298.22 1,000.00 701.78 29.8
101-42110-212 MOTOR FUELS & LUBRICANTS 42,092.95 42,092.95 100,000.00 57,907.05 42.1
101-42110-221 EQUIPMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES 4,063.00 4,063.00 16,500.00 12,437.00 24.6
101-42110-223 BLDG/GROUNDS MAINT. SUPPLIES 10.76 10.76 1,000.00 989.24 1.1
101-42110-226 CLOTHING & PERSONAL EQUIPMENT 7,465.16 7,465.16 27,000.00 19,534.84 27.7
101-42110-228 TRAINING SUPPLIES 3,156.55 3,156.55 16,000.00 12,843.45 19.7
101-42110-229 EXPLORERS PROGRAM EXPENSES 100.00 100.00 4,000.00 3,900.00 2.5
101-42110-240 SMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIP 4,308.73 4,308.73 5,000.00 691.27 86.2
101-42110-304 ENGINEERING-CONSULTING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-307 LEGAL-CONSULTING 2,282.46 2,282.46 8,000.00 5,717.54 28.5
101-42110-310 LOGIS-APPLICATIONS 51,135.00 51,135.00 112,500.00 61,365.00 45.5
101-42110-311 DATA PROCESSING COMMUNICATION 6,140.15 6,140.15 6,000.00 ( 140.15) 102.3
101-42110-313 IT SERVICES 40,000.00 40,000.00 80,000.00 40,000.00 50.0
101-42110-317 ANIMAL CARE 899.71 899.71 3,000.00 2,100.29 30.0
101-42110-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,660.76 15,660.76 14,500.00 ( 1,160.76) 108.0
101-42110-321 TELEPHONE 12,739.71 12,739.71 24,000.00 11,260.29 53.1
101-42110-322 POSTAGE 290.09 290.09 800.00 509.91 36.3
101-42110-329 INTERNET/OTHER COMMUNICATIONS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-331 TRAVEL EXPENSES 153.99 153.99 300.00 146.01 51.3
101-42110-340 GENERAL ADVERTISING 100.00 100.00 .00 ( 100.00) .0
101-42110-352 PRINTING & PUBLISHING 1,135.62 1,135.62 1,500.00 364.38 75.7
101-42110-361 GENERAL LIABILITY INS 28,700.00 28,700.00 57,400.00 28,700.00 50.0
101-42110-362 UMBRELLA LIABILITY INS 12,450.00 12,450.00 24,900.00 12,450.00 50.0
101-42110-366 PROPERTY INSURANCE 550.00 550.00 1,100.00 550.00 50.0
101-42110-367 EQUIPMENT FLOATERS INS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-368 AUTOMOTIVE INSURANCE 9,350.00 9,350.00 18,700.00 9,350.00 50.0
101-42110-370 INSURANCE AGENT OF RECORD .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-379 INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-381 GAS & ELECTRIC 7,102.01 7,102.01 20,000.00 12,897.99 35.5
101-42110-382 WATER UTILITIES 792.42 792.42 3,000.00 2,207.58 26.4
101-42110-401 REPAIRS/MAINT-OFFICE EQUIP 364.00 364.00 1,000.00 636.00 36.4
101-42110-402 REPAIRS/MAINT-AUTO EQUIP 12,280.64 12,280.64 40,000.00 27,719.36 30.7
101-42110-403 REPAIRS/MAINT-MISC. EQUIP 1,576.20 1,576.20 7,000.00 5,423.80 22.5
101-42110-404 REPAIRS/MAINT-BLDGS/GROUNDS 7,714.76 7,714.76 7,500.00 ( 214.76) 102.9
101-42110-407 JANITORIAL SERVICES 5,197.50 5,197.50 15,500.00 10,302.50 33.5
101-42110-413 OFFICE EQUIPMENT RENTAL .00 .00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0
101-42110-414 EDP/COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP RENT 11,549.62 11,549.62 26,000.00 14,450.38 44.4
101-42110-416 SOFTWARE LICENSING 988.00 988.00 .00 ( 988.00) .0
101-42110-433 MEMBERSHIPS 3,129.08 3,129.08 5,500.00 2,370.92 56.9
101-42110-436 TOWING CHARGES 1,403.62 1,403.62 .00 ( 1,403.62) .0
101-42110-437 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 11,879.46 11,879.46 38,000.00 26,120.54 31.3
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 6
101-42110-438 DISTRIBUTION TO OTHER GOVMNTS .00 .00 119,500.00 119,500.00 .0
101-42110-439 MEETING EXPENSES 893.79 893.79 2,200.00 1,306.21 40.6
101-42110-440 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-441 LICENSES & TAXES 175.00 175.00 1,300.00 1,125.00 13.5
101-42110-489 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 479.57 479.57 3,000.00 2,520.43 16.0
101-42110-520 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-550 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT 37,082.72 37,082.72 164,000.00 126,917.28 22.6
101-42110-560 FURNITURE AND FIXTURES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-570 OFFICE EQUIP AND FURNISHINGS 10,233.91 10,233.91 .00 ( 10,233.91) .0
101-42110-575 IT HARDWARE & APPLICATIONS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42110-580 OTHER EQUIPMENT (8,310.50) ( 8,310.50)21,000.00 29,310.50 ( 39.6)
TOTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT 2,187,068.05 2,187,068.05 4,873,800.00 2,686,731.95 44.9
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
101-42260-201 OFFICE SUPPLIES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42260-221 EQUIPMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42260-318 FIRE SERVICES 309,528.50 309,528.50 433,900.00 124,371.50 71.3
101-42260-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42260-381 GAS & ELECTRIC .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42260-489 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES 309,528.50 309,528.50 433,900.00 124,371.50 71.3
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 7
BUILDING & ZONING
101-42400-101 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REGULAR 206,265.04 206,265.04 415,400.00 209,134.96 49.7
101-42400-102 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OVERTIME .00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0
101-42400-103 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42400-104 TEMPORARY/SEASONAL EMPLOYEES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42400-121 PERA 15,469.84 15,469.84 31,200.00 15,730.16 49.6
101-42400-122 FICA 15,234.94 15,234.94 31,800.00 16,565.06 47.9
101-42400-135 CITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION 29,880.00 29,880.00 68,300.00 38,420.00 43.8
101-42400-142 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PAYMENTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42400-143 OPEB EXPENSE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42400-151 WORKER'S COMP INSURANCE PREM 1,300.00 1,300.00 2,600.00 1,300.00 50.0
101-42400-208 BOOKS & PERIODICALS 407.52 407.52 500.00 92.48 81.5
101-42400-212 MOTOR FUELS & LUBRICANTS .00 .00 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0
101-42400-221 EQUIPMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES .00 .00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0
101-42400-226 CLOTHING & PERSONAL EQUIPMENT .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42400-240 SMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIP 39.77 39.77 .00 ( 39.77) .0
101-42400-304 ENGINEERING-CONSULTING .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0
101-42400-305 GIS/MAPPING .00 .00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0
101-42400-307 LEGAL-CONSULTING 7,286.94 7,286.94 15,000.00 7,713.06 48.6
101-42400-310 INSPECTION SERVICES 41,817.00 41,817.00 90,000.00 48,183.00 46.5
101-42400-312 BANK FEES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42400-313 IT SERVICES 11,900.00 11,900.00 23,800.00 11,900.00 50.0
101-42400-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 730.00 730.00 10,000.00 9,270.00 7.3
101-42400-321 TELEPHONE 420.12 420.12 500.00 79.88 84.0
101-42400-331 TRAVEL EXPENSES 105.80 105.80 2,000.00 1,894.20 5.3
101-42400-340 GENERAL ADVERTISING 401.73 401.73 500.00 98.27 80.4
101-42400-402 REPAIRS/MAINT-AUTO EQUIP .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42400-403 REPAIRS/MAINT-MISC. EQUIP .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42400-415 OTHER EQUIPMENT RENTALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42400-416 SOFTWARE LICENSING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-42400-433 MEMBERSHIPS 1,007.00 1,007.00 1,600.00 593.00 62.9
101-42400-437 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 556.00 556.00 7,400.00 6,844.00 7.5
101-42400-439 MEETING EXPENSES 82.35 82.35 .00 ( 82.35) .0
101-42400-441 LICENSES & TAXES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL BUILDING & ZONING 332,904.05 332,904.05 713,300.00 380,395.95 46.7
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 8
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
101-43000-101 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REGULAR 105,760.77 105,760.77 191,000.00 85,239.23 55.4
101-43000-102 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OVERTIME 3,392.77 3,392.77 11,000.00 7,607.23 30.8
101-43000-121 PERA 8,186.61 8,186.61 15,200.00 7,013.39 53.9
101-43000-122 FICA 8,121.56 8,121.56 15,400.00 7,278.44 52.7
101-43000-135 CITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION 19,629.84 19,629.84 44,200.00 24,570.16 44.4
101-43000-142 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PAYMENTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43000-143 OPEB EXPENSE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43000-151 WORKER'S COMP INSURANCE PREM 8,200.00 8,200.00 16,400.00 8,200.00 50.0
101-43000-208 BOOKS & PERIODICALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43000-212 MOTOR FUELS & LUBRICANTS 46.17 46.17 .00 ( 46.17) .0
101-43000-221 EQUIPMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES 486.15 486.15 .00 ( 486.15) .0
101-43000-222 VEHICLE EQUIPMENT & PARTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43000-224 STREET MAINT. MATERIALS/SUPPLY 33,868.56 33,868.56 54,000.00 20,131.44 62.7
101-43000-226 CLOTHING & PERSONAL EQUIPMENT 3,971.21 3,971.21 7,400.00 3,428.79 53.7
101-43000-240 SMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIP 577.59 577.59 3,000.00 2,422.41 19.3
101-43000-304 PW ENGINEERING-CONSULTING .00 .00 800.00 800.00 .0
101-43000-305 GIS/MAPPING .00 .00 800.00 800.00 .0
101-43000-313 IT SERVICES 1,750.00 1,750.00 3,500.00 1,750.00 50.0
101-43000-314 FLEET SERVICES 45,850.00 45,850.00 91,700.00 45,850.00 50.0
101-43000-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43000-321 TELEPHONE 420.12 420.12 1,700.00 1,279.88 24.7
101-43000-331 TRAVEL EXPENSES .00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0
101-43000-340 GENERAL ADVERTISING 225.00 225.00 .00 ( 225.00) .0
101-43000-381 GAS & ELECTRIC 1,882.80 1,882.80 2,700.00 817.20 69.7
101-43000-386 STREET LIGHTING 10,525.52 10,525.52 29,000.00 18,474.48 36.3
101-43000-402 REPAIRS/MAINT-AUTO EQUIP .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43000-403 REPAIRS/MAINT-MISC. EQUIP 6.77 6.77 .00 ( 6.77) .0
101-43000-404 REPAIRS/MAINT-BLDGS/GROUNDS 9,586.31 9,586.31 10,000.00 413.69 95.9
101-43000-408 CONTRACTED STREET MAINT.32,325.36 32,325.36 100,000.00 67,674.64 32.3
101-43000-409 OFFICE EQUIPMENT RENTAL .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43000-414 EDP/COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP RENT 1,034.55 1,034.55 2,400.00 1,365.45 43.1
101-43000-415 OTHER EQUIPMENT RENTALS .00 .00 4,000.00 4,000.00 .0
101-43000-416 SOFTWARE LICENSING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43000-433 MEMBERSHIPS 32.45 32.45 300.00 267.55 10.8
101-43000-437 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 225.45 225.45 3,500.00 3,274.55 6.4
101-43000-441 LICENSES & TAXES 19.00 19.00 300.00 281.00 6.3
101-43000-489 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 2,310.59 2,310.59 300.00 ( 2,010.59) 770.2
101-43000-590 STREET CONSTRUCTION .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 298,435.15 298,435.15 608,800.00 310,364.85 49.0
ENGINEERING
101-43170-303 ENGINEERING-RETAINER .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43170-304 ENGINEERING-CONSULTING 1,397.00 1,397.00 5,000.00 3,603.00 27.9
101-43170-305 GIS/MAPPING 4,082.50 4,082.50 15,000.00 10,917.50 27.2
TOTAL ENGINEERING 5,479.50 5,479.50 20,000.00 14,520.50 27.4
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 9
RECYCLING PICK-UP PROGRAM
101-43270-101 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REGULAR .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-102 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OVERTIME .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-103 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-104 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES REGULAR .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-121 PERA .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-122 FICA .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-135 CITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-151 WORKER'S COMP INSURANCE PREM .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-221 EQUIPMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-316 CONTRACT RECYCLING PICKUP .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-352 PRINTING & PUBLISHING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-442 SPRING,FALL,X-MAS CLEANUP .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43270-444 ORGANICS RECYCLING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL RECYCLING PICK-UP PROGRAM .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
SPECIAL SERVICES
101-43280-102 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OVERTIME 4,501.57 4,501.57 35,000.00 30,498.43 12.9
101-43280-121 PERA 302.94 302.94 2,600.00 2,297.06 11.7
101-43280-122 FICA 59.99 59.99 2,700.00 2,640.01 2.2
101-43280-135 CITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43280-151 WORKER'S COMP INSURANCE PREM .00 .00 700.00 700.00 .0
101-43280-228 TRAINING SUPPLIES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43280-304 ENGINEERING-CONSULTING 13,183.00 13,183.00 73,000.00 59,817.00 18.1
101-43280-307 LEGAL-CONSULTING 7,017.10 7,017.10 14,500.00 7,482.90 48.4
101-43280-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43280-437 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43280-800 SPECIAL PROJECTS, CONTINGENCY .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL SPECIAL SERVICES 25,064.60 25,064.60 128,500.00 103,435.40 19.5
SPECIAL PROJECTS-CONTINGENCIES
101-43290-101 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REGULAR .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43290-304 ENGINEERING-CONSULTING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43290-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43290-489 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43290-510 LAND .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-43290-720 OPERATING TRANSFERS 200,000.00 200,000.00 400,000.00 200,000.00 50.0
101-43290-800 SPECIAL PROJECTS, CONTINGENCY 99.00 99.00 30,000.00 29,901.00 .3
TOTAL SPECIAL PROJECTS-CONTINGENCIES 200,099.00 200,099.00 430,000.00 229,901.00 46.5
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 10
PARKS
101-45200-101 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REGULAR 31,298.51 31,298.51 79,400.00 48,101.49 39.4
101-45200-102 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OVERTIME 147.06 147.06 .00 ( 147.06) .0
101-45200-103 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES 1,020.00 1,020.00 .00 ( 1,020.00) .0
101-45200-104 TEMPORARY/SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 12,276.50 12,276.50 15,700.00 3,423.50 78.2
101-45200-121 PERA 2,434.92 2,434.92 6,000.00 3,565.08 40.6
101-45200-122 FICA 2,445.83 2,445.83 7,300.00 4,854.17 33.5
101-45200-135 CITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION 5,730.06 5,730.06 17,400.00 11,669.94 32.9
101-45200-151 WORKER'S COMP INSURANCE PREM 4,350.00 4,350.00 8,700.00 4,350.00 50.0
101-45200-212 MOTOR FUELS & LUBRICANTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45200-221 EQUIPMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES 3,401.50 3,401.50 .00 ( 3,401.50) .0
101-45200-223 BLDG/GROUNDS MAINT. SUPPLIES 6,717.21 6,717.21 10,000.00 3,282.79 67.2
101-45200-225 PARK INITIATIVES 3,614.66 3,614.66 10,000.00 6,385.34 36.2
101-45200-304 ENGINEERING-CONSULTING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45200-305 GIS/MAPPING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45200-313 IT SERVICES 500.00 500.00 1,000.00 500.00 50.0
101-45200-314 FLEET SERVICES 3,150.00 3,150.00 6,300.00 3,150.00 50.0
101-45200-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 850.75 850.75 1,100.00 249.25 77.3
101-45200-321 TELEPHONE 210.06 210.06 400.00 189.94 52.5
101-45200-331 TRAVEL EXPENSES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45200-352 PRINTING & PUBLISHING 450.00 450.00 500.00 50.00 90.0
101-45200-381 GAS & ELECTRIC (117.94) ( 117.94)600.00 717.94 ( 19.7)
101-45200-386 LIGHTING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45200-402 REPAIRS/MAINT-AUTO EQUIP .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45200-403 REPAIRS/MAINT-MISC. EQUIP .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45200-404 REPAIRS/MAINT-BLDGS/GROUNDS 26,297.45 26,297.45 58,000.00 31,702.55 45.3
101-45200-415 OTHER EQUIPMENT RENTALS 3,905.69 3,905.69 7,000.00 3,094.31 55.8
101-45200-416 SOFTWARE LICENSING 139.86 139.86 .00 ( 139.86) .0
101-45200-439 MEETING EXPENSES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45200-441 LICENSES & TAXES .00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0
101-45200-489 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 90.62 90.62 100.00 9.38 90.6
101-45200-490 CONTRIBUTIONS TO CIVIC ORG'S .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
TOTAL PARKS 108,912.74 108,912.74 230,000.00 121,087.26 47.4
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 11
GOLF COURSE
101-45210-090 PURCHASES FOR RESALE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-091 BEER FOR RESALE 1,372.00 1,372.00 3,800.00 2,428.00 36.1
101-45210-092 SOFT DRINKS FOR RESALE 1,464.53 1,464.53 3,600.00 2,135.47 40.7
101-45210-093 CONCESSIONS FOR RESALE-TXBL 833.20 833.20 1,500.00 666.80 55.6
101-45210-094 CONCESSIONS FOR RESALE-NONTAX 15.00 15.00 2,300.00 2,285.00 .7
101-45210-095 PRO SHOP ITEMS FOR RESALE 826.75 826.75 1,900.00 1,073.25 43.5
101-45210-099 OTHER FOR RESALE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-101 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REGULAR 18,988.44 18,988.44 38,200.00 19,211.56 49.7
101-45210-102 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OVERTIME 41.09 41.09 .00 ( 41.09) .0
101-45210-103 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES 6,785.90 6,785.90 .00 ( 6,785.90) .0
101-45210-104 TEMPORARY/SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 12,936.00 12,936.00 58,200.00 45,264.00 22.2
101-45210-121 PERA 1,844.58 1,844.58 2,900.00 1,055.42 63.6
101-45210-122 FICA 2,093.27 2,093.27 7,400.00 5,306.73 28.3
101-45210-135 CITY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION 4,417.44 4,417.44 8,800.00 4,382.56 50.2
101-45210-142 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PAYMENTS 221.00 221.00 .00 ( 221.00) .0
101-45210-143 OPEB EXPENSE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-151 WORKER'S COMP INSURANCE PREM 3,700.00 3,700.00 7,400.00 3,700.00 50.0
101-45210-201 OFFICE SUPPLIES 454.14 454.14 300.00 ( 154.14) 151.4
101-45210-212 MOTOR FUELS & LUBRICANTS 11.95 11.95 .00 ( 11.95) .0
101-45210-221 EQUIPMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES 2,752.78 2,752.78 .00 ( 2,752.78) .0
101-45210-223 BLDG/GROUNDS MAINT. SUPPLIES 8,132.28 8,132.28 8,500.00 367.72 95.7
101-45210-226 CLOTHING & PERSONAL EQUIPMENT 259.26 259.26 500.00 240.74 51.9
101-45210-240 SMALL TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIP 398.24 398.24 500.00 101.76 79.7
101-45210-301 AUDITING AND ACCT'G SERVICES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-304 ENGINEERING-CONSULTING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-307 LEGAL-CONSULTING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-312 BANK FEES 4,228.69 4,228.69 3,700.00 ( 528.69) 114.3
101-45210-313 IT SERVICES 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 50.0
101-45210-314 FLEET SERVICES 7,050.00 7,050.00 14,100.00 7,050.00 50.0
101-45210-319 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 23.00 23.00 .00 ( 23.00) .0
101-45210-321 TELEPHONE 2,621.07 2,621.07 3,300.00 678.93 79.4
101-45210-322 POSTAGE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-331 TRAVEL EXPENSES 67.28 67.28 .00 ( 67.28) .0
101-45210-340 GENERAL ADVERTISING 185.00 185.00 1,800.00 1,615.00 10.3
101-45210-343 OTHER ADVERTISING .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-352 PRINTING & PUBLISHING 109.40 109.40 1,300.00 1,190.60 8.4
101-45210-361 GENERAL LIABILITY INS 3,700.00 3,700.00 7,400.00 3,700.00 50.0
101-45210-362 UMBRELLA LIABILITY INS 750.00 750.00 1,500.00 750.00 50.0
101-45210-365 BOILER & MACHINERY INS 200.00 200.00 400.00 200.00 50.0
101-45210-366 PROPERTY INSURANCE 1,350.00 1,350.00 2,700.00 1,350.00 50.0
101-45210-367 EQUIPMENT FLOATERS INS 150.00 150.00 300.00 150.00 50.0
101-45210-368 AUTOMOTIVE INSURANCE 200.00 200.00 400.00 200.00 50.0
101-45210-369 DRAM SHOP INSURANCE 300.00 300.00 600.00 300.00 50.0
101-45210-370 INSURANCE AGENT OF RECORD .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-379 INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-381 GAS & ELECTRIC 2,337.73 2,337.73 8,700.00 6,362.27 26.9
101-45210-382 WATER UTILITIES 285.50 285.50 .00 ( 285.50) .0
101-45210-401 REPAIRS/MAINT-OFFICE EQUIP 17.84 17.84 100.00 82.16 17.8
101-45210-402 REPAIRS/MAINT-AUTO EQUIP 3,399.69 3,399.69 .00 ( 3,399.69) .0
101-45210-403 REPAIRS/MAINT-MISC. EQUIP .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-404 REPAIRS/MAINT-BLDGS/GROUNDS 14,427.43 14,427.43 14,000.00 ( 427.43) 103.1
101-45210-409 DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
CITY OF ORONO
EXPENDITURES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 7 MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2020
GENERAL FUND
PERIOD YTD BUDGET UNEXPENDED PCNT
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 58 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 07/23/2020 04:27PM PAGE: 12
101-45210-415 OTHER EQUIPMENT RENTALS 9,123.12 9,123.12 11,000.00 1,876.88 82.9
101-45210-433 MEMBERSHIPS .00 .00 300.00 300.00 .0
101-45210-437 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 10.22 10.22 200.00 189.78 5.1
101-45210-438 ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-440 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45210-441 LICENSES & TAXES 281.00 281.00 600.00 319.00 46.8
101-45210-489 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 40.00 40.00 200.00 160.00 20.0
TOTAL GOLF COURSE 119,404.82 119,404.82 220,400.00 100,995.18 54.2
BRUSH SITE
101-45220-104 TEMPORARY/SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 2,412.00 2,412.00 10,800.00 8,388.00 22.3
101-45220-122 FICA 24.35 24.35 800.00 775.65 3.0
101-45220-223 BLDG/GROUNDS MAINT. SUPPLIES 92.16 92.16 300.00 207.84 30.7
101-45220-312 BANK FEES .00 .00 .00 .00 .0
101-45220-313 IT SERVICES 150.00 150.00 300.00 150.00 50.0
101-45220-321 TELEPHONE 420.12 420.12 .00 ( 420.12) .0
101-45220-361 GENERAL LIABILITY INS .00 .00 100.00 100.00 .0
101-45220-381 GAS & ELECTRIC 113.69 113.69 300.00 186.31 37.9
101-45220-404 REPAIRS/MAINT-BLDGS/GROUNDS 692.78 692.78 500.00 ( 192.78) 138.6
101-45220-415 OTHER EQUIPMENT RENTALS 161.49 161.49 .00 ( 161.49) .0
TOTAL BRUSH SITE 4,066.59 4,066.59 13,100.00 9,033.41 31.0
TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 4,160,537.19 4,160,537.19 9,143,200.00 4,982,662.81 45.5
NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES (4,160,537.19) ( 4,160,537.19) ( 9,143,200.00) ( 4,982,662.81) ( 45.5)
Attachment 4 - Expenditure Detail
1st State Bank Dequeen 336480CN8 CD RBC 2/20/2018 8/20/2020 2.30%$249,000.00 $249,000.00
Tennessee State Bank 88054RBX7 CD RBC 3/7/2018 9/8/2020 2.45%$249,000.00 $249,000.00
Capital Bank Little Rock 139797GL2 CD RBC 2/16/2018 11/18/2020 2.30%$249,000.00 $249,000.00
Live Oak Bkg Co Wilmington NC 538036CK8 CD RBC 4/7/2017 12/7/2020 2.00%$249,000.00 $249,000.00
Suntrust Bank - Atlanta 86789VSQ1 CD RBC 6/28/2016 12/27/2021 1.20%$246,000.00 $246,000.00
Connectone Bk Englewood 20786ABZ7 CD RBC 12/28/2017 12/28/2021 2.30%$249,000.00 $249,000.00
Mercantil Commercial Natl Assn 58733ADT3 CD RBC 1/27/2017 1/27/2022 2.10%$247,000.00 $247,000.00
Texas Exchange Bank 88241TGX2 CD RBC 3/27/2020 3/25/2022 1.00%$249,000.00 $249,000.00
Enerbank USA, SLC 29278TMK3 CD RBC 10/31/2019 10/31/2024 1.90%$249,000.00 $249,000.00
State Bank of Chilton, WI 85641PDT4 CD RBC 10/30/2019 10/30/2026 2.00%$249,000.00 $249,000.00
Federal Farm Credit Bank 3133ELJU9 GB RBC 1/27/2020 1/27/2026 1.98%$500,000.00 $500,000.00
Money Market MM RBC $1,012,595.02 $1,012,595.02
$3,997,595.02 $3,997,595.02
Par Value
City of Orono
As of 6/30/20
Invest Name Invest #Type Broker Purchase
Date
Maturity
Date
Rate Cost C
u
Attachment 5 - Investments
Par Value
City of Orono
As of 6/30/20
Invest Name Invest #Type Broker Purchase
Date
Maturity
Date
Rate Cost C
u
Lakeside Bank IL 51210SKV8 CD Wells Fargo 8/28/2015 8/28/2020 2.00%$225,000.00 $225,000.00
Customers Bank, PA 23204HJA7 CD Wells Fargo 12/30/2019 8/2/2021 1.70%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
Bank of Baroda - NY 06063HME0 CD Wells Fargo 5/26/2020 3/1/2021 0.20%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
Tristate Capital Bank, PA 89677DHJ8 CD Wells Fargo 3/25/2020 3/25/2021 0.80%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
State Bank of India, NY 8562855SU6 CD Wells Fargo 3/26/2020 3/26/2021 0.80%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
Bank Ozk, AR 06417NQZ9 CD Wells Fargo 1/31/2020 5/3/2021 1.70%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
New York Community Bank - NY 649447TU3 CD Wells Fargo 7/1/2020 07/01/221 0.20%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
Capital One NA - VA 14042RML2 CD Wells Fargo 7/24/2019 8/2/2021 2.10%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
CIT Bank - CA 12556LAY2 CD Wells Fargo 8/13/2019 8/23/2021 1.90%$247,000.00 $247,000.00
Sallie Mae Bank - UT 7954504C6 CD Wells Fargo 9/11/2019 9/20/2021 1.85%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
Morgan Stanley Private Bank - NY 61760A2F5 CD Wells Fargo 9/18/2019 9/27/2021 1.90%$247,000.00 $247,000.00
Goldman Sachs Bk USA, NY 38149MHW6 CD Wells Fargo 10/23/2019 10/25/2021 1.80%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
Ally Bank, Midvalle UT 02007GMK6 CD Wells Fargo 10/24/2019 10/25/2021 1.80%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
Axos Bank, CA 05465DAF5 CD Wells Fargo 3/26/2020 3/28/2022 1.55%$247,000.00 $247,000.00
Wells Fargo Natl Bank, NV 949495AT2 CD Wells Fargo 01/23/230 1/30/2023 1.90%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
Toyota Savings Bank 89235MHH7 CD Wells Fargo 6/7/2016 6/15/2023 2.00%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
BMO Harris Bank NA 05581W7Y5 CD Wells Fargo 6/12/2020 12/12/2023 0.50%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
Money Market MM Wells Fargo $6,482.32 $6,482.32
$4,157,482.32 $4,157,482.32
Attachment 5 - Investments
Par Value
City of Orono
As of 6/30/20
Invest Name Invest #Type Broker Purchase
Date
Maturity
Date
Rate Cost C
u
Discover Greenwood DE 2546725T1 CD UBS 7/11/2017 7/20/2020 1.85%$247,000.00 $247,000.00
Townebank Portsmouth 89214PBM0 CD UBS 4/19/2018 10/30/2020 2.65%$246,000.00 $246,000.00
HSBC Bank 40334AP45 CD UBS 3/10/2016 3/10/2021 1.30%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
Synchrony Bank - UT 87164YKJ2 CD UBS 10/19/2015 10/12/2021 2.35%$247,000.00 $247,000.00
Citibank, NA, Sioux Falls SD 17312QJ67 CD UBS 4/19/2018 4/24/2023 3.00%$246,000.00 $246,000.00
Comstock Park MI Pub 205759KG7 GB UBS 10/3/2017 5/1/2023 2.75%$500,000.00 $500,000.00
Virginia College 92778VEV6 GB UBS 10/3/2017 2/1/2026 2.80%$330,000.00 $330,000.00
Money Market MM UBS $930,851.00 $930,851.00
$2,991,851.00 $2,991,851.00
Money Market MM 4M Fund 3.00%$1,886,347.16 $1,886,347.16
0.03%$1,886,347.16 $1,886,347.16
Total $13,033,275.50 $13,033,275.50
Attachment 5 - Investments
Bank of Baroda - NY 06063HME0 CD Wells Fargo 5/26/2020 3/1/2021 0.20%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
New York Community Bank - NY 649447TU3 CD Wells Fargo 7/1/2020 07/01/221 0.20%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
BMO Harris Bank NA 05581W7Y5 CD Wells Fargo 6/12/2020 12/12/2023 0.50%$245,000.00 $245,000.00
Par Value
City of Orono
As of 06/30/20
Invest Name Invest #Type Broker Purchase
Date
Maturity
Date
Rate Cost
Attachment 5 - Investments
City of Orono
Vendor Payment Amounts
April ‐ June 2020
Payee Amount Paid Description
MET COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS 162,704.29 Wastewater Charges
BOLTON & MENK INC 127,065.08 Engineering Service
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 119,890.00 Comp Municipal Liability Insurance
QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS INC 119,455.00 Lift Station Repairs
ABM Equipment & Supply LLC 83,044.43 Body for Unit #421
Traut Companies 69,303.00 Well #3 Screen Install & Test Pumping 19‐024
HEALTH PARTNERS 58,730.00 Employee Health Insurance
WASTE MANAGEMENT RECYCLE 47,495.25 Recycling Service
LOGIS 44,197.92 Microsoft Licensing & Entrust Tokens
Hoffman & McNamara Co 41,867.20 18‐043 CSAH 112 PH2 LANDSCAPING
Berkley Risk Admin Co LLC 39,975.00 2020 1St Half Worker's Comp Insurance
XCEL ENERGY 39,524.26 Electrical Service
VALLEY RICH CO 34,345.44 Watermain Break Repairs
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 33,787.86 Legal Claims
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 27,873.37 Legal Services
ASPEN EQUIPMENT 24,538.17 Equipment Repair And Parts
MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 21,583.25 Fuel
METRO WEST INSPECTIONS SVCS INC 16,880.50 Inspection Services
Abdo Eick & Meyers LLP 16,000.00 Auditing Service
CORE & MAIN 15,578.65 Hydrant Parts
STREICHERS POLICE EQUIP 15,108.50 Squad Set‐Ups
LAKE MTKA CONSERVATION DIST 14,711.50 1St Qtr 2020 Levy Pmt
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 14,608.93 Credit Card Purchases
VERIZON WIRELESS 13,558.21 Internet Service
LaPointe Utilities Inc 12,000.00 Escrow Refund
CITY OF WAYZATA 11,585.45 Utility Services
Wischmeier, Shawn & Kelly 10,970.00 Escrow Refund
CARGILL SALT 10,159.23 Softener Salt
EADER, BRADLEY 10,000.00 Escrow Refund
Gronneberg, Gary 10,000.00 Escrow Refund
DELTA DENTAL 9,577.24 Employee Dental Insurance
Hopping, Matthew & Angela 8,730.00 Escrow Refund
CITY OF LONG LAKE 8,658.15 2020 Fire Service And Utility Service
FERGUSON WATERWORKS 7,884.91 Meters And Flange Kits
HENNEPIN COUNTY INFOR TECH DPT 7,613.97 Police And Public Work Radios
Orono Orchard LLC 7,275.00 Escrow Refund
GRANICUS INC 7,263.27 Streaming Meetings
COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA 5,781.70 Road Salt
TALLEN AND BAERTSCHI 5,704.65 Prosecution Services
CENTERPOINT ENERGY MAIN 5,654.81 Gas Service
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT 5,468.87 PW Truck Parts
Gordon James Construction 5,341.15 Council Chambers & Conference Room Improvement
MISSION COMMUNICATIONS LLC 5,248.80 Mission Annual Service
SHAUGHNESSY LAWN CARE 5,100.00 Park Mowing
MET COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERV 4,970.00 Sac Charges
VANGUARD CLEANING SYSTEMS 4,950.00 Janitorial Service
ERICKSON BUILDERS & CO 4,908.39 Guard Rail Repairs
TOM MITTELSTAEDT PAINTING INC 4,897.50 Painting of fuel cube
Henn county Community Corrections & Reha 4,542.36 STS Park maintenance
THN ENTERPRISES 4,500.00 Big Island Docks
MARKUSEN, LOCKIE B 4,401.17 Escrow Refund & Utility Overpayment Refund
Great West Mechanical 4,321.23 Meter Refunds
NEWEGG INC 4,160.09 Computer/Network Supplies
FAST SIGNS 3,951.96 Brush Site and Big Island Signs
Attachment 6 - 2nd Quarter Information
A 1 ELECTRIC SERVICE OF WACONIA 3,683.51 Public Works Door Chime Office And Maintenance Bay
YAMAHA MOTOR CORP 3,589.00 Golf Cart Rental
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial Inc 3,190.25 Meeting Minutes
CENTURY LINK 3,180.18 Internet And Phone Service
ALLSTREAM 3,164.35 Phone Service
LEMMERMAN, JOSEPH E 3,035.00 Lurton Pavers
VARNER MOBILE SERVICES LLC 2,930.41 DOT Inspection and Unit #427 repair
TWIN CITY STRIPING 2,916.97 Striping ‐ OCB, McCulley & Willow S
Gerold Pool & Concrete Inc 2,910.00 Escrow Refund
MN DEPT OF HEALTH 2,590.00 Water Supply System Operator License Renewal
VESSCO INC 2,511.65 Injector for Navarre Water Plant
B. JOHN LINDAHL, JR 2,500.00 Escrow Refund
Mitlyng, Benjamin 2,500.00 Escrow Refund
COMMERCIAL ASPHALT 2,499.05 Asphalt
EDDIES AUTO AND MARINE 2,471.35 Oil Changes And Squad Repairs
MINUTEMAN PRESS 2,442.96 Newsletter And Postage
MTI DISTRIBUTING INC 2,353.33 Aerator & Other Equipments
RANDYS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 2,324.33 Garbage Service
DITTER INC 2,257.11 Heating and Cooling Maintenance and Repair
EARL F ANDERSON & ASSOC 2,209.81 Street Signs
Yamaha Golf & Utility 2,200.00 Golf Cart Rental
ECM PUBLISHERS INC 2,150.43 Notices And Job Ads
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 2,105.05 Employee Insurance
PAYCHEX 2,035.15 Paychex Set‐Up
ON‐SITE MEDICAL SERVICES INC 2,020.00 Annual Testing
CEMSTONE 1,942.25 Building Bins and Driveway repairs
IN CONTROL INC 1,908.00 Scada Service And Well Repairs
NORTHERN LIGHTS DISPLAY 1,870.80 Clean up day banners
THE HARTFORD 1,802.21 Employee Insurance
US Bank Equipment Finance 1,790.28 Copier Service
City of Orono Utilities 1,776.02 Utility Services
APPRIZE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 1,699.50 Administrative Fee
West Bay Homes Corp 1,679.00 Escrow Refund
BIFFS INC 1,614.82 Porta Potty rentals
SAFETY VEHICLE SOLUTIONS 1,458.94 Emergency/Warning Lights
LUBE TECH ESI 1,427.20 Engine Oil
ONLINE SOLUTIONS LLC 1,410.00 Add user
GOPHER STATE ONE CALL 1,401.30 Locates
Bratt Tree Company 1,400.00 Golf Course 2020 Tree Maintenance
MN DEPT OF REVENUE‐WIRE 1,399.00
OFFICE DEPOT 1,397.18 Office Supplies
Vogstrom, Eric 1,379.00 EScrow Refund
MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION 1,374.00 Code Updates
GOPHER ACE 1,347.45 Hardware Supplies
PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC 1,300.00 Lurton Park Dormant Mow
T W TUPY INC 1,251.81 Rock For Road, Water, Sewer, Sw, Park Projects And Repairs
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF 1,241.80 Jail Charges
RDO EQUIPMENT 1,196.34 Backhoe Parts
SECURITY & SOUND CO 1,113.50 Council Chamber Equipment
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS INC 1,107.00 Siren Maintenance
CenturyLink 1,056.44 Internet Service
CINTAS CORPORATION 1,040.25 Public Works Uniforms
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1,037.05 Utility Bill Postage And Po Box Rental
Dakota Craftsman 1,000.00 Escrow Refund
Metropolitan Homes LLC 1,000.00 EScrow Refund
Ray's Tree Service 1,000.00 Tree Trimming and Removal
TEELE, BRENT 1,000.00 Escrow Refund
TREHUS BUILDERS 1,000.00 Escrow Refund
SF Mobile‐Vision Inc 988.00
Attachment 6 - 2nd Quarter Information
Anderst, Gary 975.00
CHAMBERLAIN CAPITAL LLC 970.00
Pillar Homes Partners Inc 970.00
Sunnybrook Custom Homes LLC 970.00
Whitaker, James 970.00
BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP 950.00
ROB HOWELLS 940.00
NAVARRE HARDWARE 911.48
BARNUM GATE SERVICES INC 907.20
MINNESOTA DEPT OF REVENUE 904.00
St. Cyr Johnson Enterprises 892.09
LANO EQUIPMENT 882.75
MHSRC/Range 870.00
CITYVIEW PLUMBING & HEATING INC 850.23
ES&S Election Systems & Software 837.44
Reed Wholesale & OCS 833.20
Axon Enterprises Inc 816.00
MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT 776.60
SHERWIN WILLIAMS 775.84
Modern Power Solutions 762.10
Newegg Business Inc 758.65
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS 704.00
Carlson, Gerald & Diane 700.00
LOUWERSE, MICHAEL 700.00
Morast, John & Linda 700.00
Emergency Medical Products Inc 689.30
Dunkley, William & Sue 679.00
FIEGER, JANET MARIE 679.00
Lemmerman Construction 679.00
OUTDOOR ESCAPES OF LAKE MINNETONKA INC 679.00
Steinhafel, Gregg & Denise 679.00
LAKESCAPE LLC 674.68
GEPHART ELECTRIC CO INC 672.09
Wright‐Hennepin Coop Electric 663.91
Lube Tech & Partners LLC 661.60
GARY L FISCHLER & ASSOCIATES 650.00
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORPORATION 638.00
THOMSON WEST 622.95
Morrie's Auto Body & Glass 615.00
The Davey Tree Expert Company 600.00
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION 599.00
DPC INDUSTRIES 597.00
ESS BROTHERS & SONS 588.00
TWIN CITY SEED COMPANY 567.50
O SULLIVANS HOLIDAY 545.22
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY/NAPA 544.81
QUADIENT INC 516.23
BUREAU OF CRIM. APPREHENSION 510.00
STEVE RUCHTI 475.00
WILLIAMS TOWING 459.75
KLINGSPOR 458.06
TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY 451.00
TREECARE 450.00
Occupational Health Centers of MN 402.50
MN DEPT OF COMMERCE 364.00
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY 363.52
STAR TRIBUNE 361.27
SUMMIT COMPANIES 353.30
SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC 337.85
Attachment 6 - 2nd Quarter Information
BOYER TRUCKS 328.92
WATER CONSERVATION SVC INC 323.64
Strumstad, Tony & Kathryn 323.01
TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO 313.00
THE HOME DEPOT 311.81
CCP INDUSTRIES INC 303.48
Beniek Property Services Inc 300.00
KENNETH N POTTS PA 300.00
CECE S SIGNS 291.00
Perry's Truck Repair 282.00
ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS ‐ COPIERS 254.02
FASTENAL 250.52
National Pen 247.60
Riverside Design 241.13
PLUNKETT S 232.54
MINNESOTA UI FUND 221.00
OPTUM 220.50
A 1 RENTAL 209.00
OLSEN CHAIN AND CABLE INC 203.33
Bridgewater Bank 200.00
Jason Goehring 200.00
CITY OF ST PAUL 190.00
IACP 190.00
O SULLIVANS HOLIDAY 181.50
G&H Distributing & Supply Inc 175.30
NORTH MEMORIAL 175.00
GREEN LIGHTS RECYCLING INC 174.57
Winning Edge Inc 164.27
CITY OF MINNETONKA BEACH 164.00
Lakeview Industries 162.81
BATTERIES PLUS 156.36
MN CITY COUNTY MGMT ASSOC 155.12
JAMI WITTKE 131.00
MIKE WOCKEN 128.88
DOCK & LIFT INC 125.00
JLR GARAGE DOOR SERVICE INC 125.00
Tri‐S Construction Supply 120.40
MINT ROOFING 109.87
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON 105.00
BERGERSON CASWELL INC 100.00
POST BOARD 90.00
BARRY RATHBUN 79.99
OTTEN BROTHERS 75.43
SECOND NATURE GRAPHICS 69.00
QUALITY STAINLESS INC 66.52
STONEBAY BUILDERS LLC 64.86
CROSSROADS ANIMAL SHELTER 60.00
MARGARET UNG 59.03
MOUND TRUE VALUE 58.33
Aspen Mills 56.13
RYAN AUTO MALL 54.20
PIRTEK 45.13
DVS RENEWAL 42.25
MN Dept of Health, Env Health Div 40.00
GROUP HEALTH INC 36.00
ANNE HENTGES 34.15
SWANSON HOMES 33.27
NORTHERN DEWATERING INC 32.45
CHRIS FISCHER 28.57
Attachment 6 - 2nd Quarter Information
Premium Waters Inc 24.22
Oxherd Pizza Inc 23.61
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 23.00
PERSONNEL EVALUATION INC 20.00
WAYZATA BAY CAR WASH 17.05
Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps 11.41
GRAINGER INC 11.16
Total Paid 1,569,324.20$
Attachment 6 - 2nd Quarter Information
City of Orono
Vendor Payment Amounts
January - June 2020
Payee Amount Paid Description
BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP 1,094,759.39 Bond Agent Fee And Debt Service Payments
MET COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS 327,443.43 Wastewater & SAC Charges
HEALTH PARTNERS 294,422.00 Employee Health Insurance
BOLTON & MENK INC 281,415.58 Engineering Service
CITY OF LONG LAKE 213,584.67 2020 Fire Service And Utility Service
QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS INC 143,351.00 Lift Station Repairs
Berkley Risk Admin Co LLC 124,582.00 2020 1St Half Worker's Comp Insurance
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 119,890.00 Comp Municipal Liability Insurance
VISU SEWER CLEAN & SEAL INC 110,767.53 2018 Sewer Improvements
PEMBER COMPANIES 99,840.25 2019 Sewer Improvements
Traut Companies 98,703.00 Well #3 Screen Install & Test Pumping 19-024
LOGIS 97,611.17 Microsoft Licensing & Entrust Tokens
WASTE MANAGEMENT RECYCLE 94,990.50 Recycling Service
Gordon James Construction 91,482.15 Council Chambers & Conference Room Improvement
GMH ASPHALT 86,178.13 Old Crystal Bay Rd And 2019 Street Road Improvement
XCEL ENERGY 83,799.68 Electrical Service
ABM Equipment & Supply LLC 83,044.43 Body for Unit #421
METRO WEST INSPECTIONS SVCS INC 48,442.00 Inspection Services
MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 47,200.29 Fuel
CAMPBELL KNUTSON 46,566.69 Legal Services
Hoffman & McNamara Co 41,867.20 18-043 CSAH 112 PH2 LANDSCAPING
Modern Power Solutions 37,504.60 Generator # 851
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 34,427.86 Legal Claims
VALLEY RICH CO 34,345.44 Watermain Break Repairs
STREICHERS POLICE EQUIP 33,127.79 Squad Set-Ups
ASPEN EQUIPMENT 31,358.13 Equipment Repair And Parts
MTI DISTRIBUTING INC 30,691.14 Aerator & Other Equipments
LAKE MTKA CONSERVATION DIST 29,423.00 1St Qtr 2020 Levy Pmt
CARDMEMBER SERVICE 28,943.70 Credit Card Purchases
CITY OF WAYZATA 28,695.45 Utility Services
SECURITY & SOUND CO 28,568.50 Council Chamber Equipment
FERGUSON WATERWORKS 26,122.58 Meters And Flange Kits
CORE & MAIN 24,783.43 Hydrant Parts
ABDO EICK & MEYERS LLP 24,000.00 Auditing Service
SUNRAM CONSTRUCTION INC 23,423.86 Bederwood Park Improvement
COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA 21,855.33 Road Salt
CARGILL SALT 20,471.80 Softener Salt
Luther Infiniti of Bloomington 19,590.00 2011 Ford Escape
DELTA DENTAL 19,295.08 Employee Dental Insurance
PROLAWNS 18,669.42 Golf Course Fertilizer/Pesticide
VERIZON WIRELESS 18,629.78 Internet Service
CENTERPOINT ENERGY MAIN 16,679.17 Gas Service
TALLEN AND BAERTSCHI 15,278.18 Prosecution Services
HENNEPIN COUNTY INFOR TECH DPT 15,278.15 Police And Public Work Radios
Diabsolut 12,463.00 2020 Licenses
LaPointe Utilities Inc 12,000.00 Escrow Refund
SHAUGHNESSY LAWN CARE 11,932.00 Park Mowing
VANGUARD CLEANING SYSTEMS 11,575.39 Janitorial Service
Wischmeier, Shawn & Kelly 10,970.00 Escrow Refund
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 10,481.85 Employee Insurance
NEWEGG INC 10,179.82 Computer/Network Supplies
EADER, BRADLEY 10,000.00 Escrow Refund
Gronneberg, Gary 10,000.00 Escrow Refund
Attachment 6 - YTD Vender Information
EVERLAST ENTERPRISES INC 9,700.00 Escrow Refund
Mid-America Business Systems Inc 9,570.00 Scanpro Standard Fiche
THE HARTFORD 9,011.05 Employee Insurance
Hopping, Matthew & Angela 8,730.00 Escrow Refund
MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY 8,392.74 State Surcharge
Bratt Tree Company 8,313.60 Golf Course 2020 Tree Maintenance
Orono Orchard LLC 7,275.00 Escrow Refund
GRANICUS INC 7,263.27 Streaming Meetings
MINUTEMAN PRESS 7,214.25 Newsletter And Postage
CIVIC SYSTEMS LLC 7,199.83 Software Support And Training
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT 7,091.74 PW Truck Parts
BRAUN INTERTEC 7,014.25 2020 Street Improvements
DOCK & LIFT INC 6,800.00 Portable Salt/Salt Sand Storage Canopy
SOJOURNER 6,700.00 Advocacy Services 2020
A 1 ELECTRIC SERVICE OF WACONIA 6,475.96 Public Works Door Chime Office And Maintenance Bay
MISSION COMMUNICATIONS LLC 6,291.00 Mission Annual Service
ALLSTREAM 6,260.06 Phone Service
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial Inc 5,714.75 Meeting Minutes
OFFICE DEPOT 5,584.95 Office Supplies
MN DEPT OF HEALTH 5,203.00 Water Supply System Operator License Renewal
EDDIES AUTO AND MARINE 4,990.62 Oil Changes And Squad Repairs
ERICKSON BUILDERS & CO 4,908.39 Guard Rail Repairs
TOM MITTELSTAEDT PAINTING INC 4,897.50 Painting of fuel cube
NORLINGS 4,815.00 City Hall Landscape Maintenance
Henn county Community Corrections & Reha 4,542.36 STS Park maintenance
ECM PUBLISHERS INC 4,516.57 Notices And Job Ads
MARKUSEN, LOCKIE B 4,506.17 Escrow Refund & Utility Overpayment Refund
THN ENTERPRISES 4,500.00 Big Island Docks
Great West Mechanical 4,321.23 Meter Refunds
Century Link 4,295.88 Internet And Phone Service
EARL F ANDERSON & ASSOC 4,252.60 Street Signs
CenturyLink 4,224.57 Internet Service
FAST SIGNS 3,951.96 Brush Site and Big Island Signs
IN CONTROL INC 3,940.13 Scada Service And Well Repairs
Minnesota Topsoil 3,927.00 Yard Waste Haulout
RANDYS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 3,920.85 Garbage Service
VARNER MOBILE SERVICES LLC 3,818.71 DOT Inspection and Unit #427 repair
US Bank Equipment Finance 3,640.24 Copier Service
Bob's Repair of Mayer Inc 3,629.44 Mower Parts And Equipment
APPRIZE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 3,600.50 Administrative Fee
YAMAHA MOTOR CORP 3,589.00 Golf Cart Rental
ELIJAH'S TREECARE 3,500.00 Lowry Woods Tree Removal
METRO CITIES 3,332.00 2020 Membership
MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT 3,226.88 Equipment And Supplies
City of Orono Utilities 3,151.76 Utility Services
DAU, EDWARD & MICHELLE 3,092.40 Refund Utility Overfpayment
LEMMERMAN, JOSEPH E 3,035.00 Lurton Pavers
LUBE TECH ESI 3,014.56 Engine Oil
LeadsOnline 2,933.00 Investigation System Service
LANO EQUIPMENT 2,929.73 Unit #451 Repair And Bobcat Rental
TWIN CITY STRIPING 2,916.97 Striping - OCB, McCulley & Willow S
Gerold Pool & Concrete Inc 2,910.00 Escrow Refund
SAFETY VEHICLE SOLUTIONS 2,859.94 Emergency/Warning Lights
DITTER INC 2,714.31 Heating and Cooling Maintenance and Repair
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF 2,710.20 Jail Charges
VESSCO INC 2,511.65 Injector for Navarre Water Plant
B. JOHN LINDAHL, JR 2,500.00 Escrow Refund
JASPER, THOMAS & JENNIFER 2,500.00 Escrow Refund
Attachment 6 - YTD Vender Information
Johnson, Benjamin & Nancy 2,500.00 Escrow Refund
Mitlyng, Benjamin 2,500.00 Escrow Refund
COMMERCIAL ASPHALT 2,499.05 Asphalt
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORPORATION 2,419.00 Shop Supplies
FISCHER MINING LLC 2,415.50 Sawd And Ice Control Sand
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY/NAPA 2,234.57 Squad And Public Works Supplies
Yamaha Golf & Utility 2,200.00 Golf Cart Rental
BARNUM GATE SERVICES INC 2,162.20 Gate Repairs
Metro Sales Inc 2,121.77 Copier Service
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS 2,080.00 Employee Pension Program
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 2,072.45 Utility Bill Postage And Po Box Rental
PAYCHEX 2,035.15 Paychex Set-Up
ON-SITE MEDICAL SERVICES INC 2,020.00 Annual Testing
VACKER INC 1,998.00 Bederwood Park Sign
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 1,973.00 Training
CEMSTONE 1,942.25 Building Bins and Driveway repairs
CITYVIEW PLUMBING & HEATING INC 1,929.79 Heater And Boiler Repairs
Perry's Truck Repair 1,904.30 Snow Plow And Chipper Box Repairs
CINTAS CORPORATION 1,894.12 Public Works Uniforms
BIFFS INC 1,880.82 Porta Potty rentals
MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION 1,879.66 Code Updates
APACHE GROUP 1,871.62 Paper Towels, Trash Bags, Bath Tissue
NORTHERN LIGHTS DISPLAY 1,870.80 Clean up day banners
GOPHER STATE ONE CALL 1,837.40 Locates
MN CHIEF OF POLICE ASSN 1,806.00 Training And Membership Renewal
GOPHER ACE 1,802.55 Hardware Supplies
DPC INDUSTRIES 1,729.00 Chlorine & Chemicals
MN DEPT OF REVENUE-WIRE 1,680.00 Sales Tax Payment
West Bay Homes Corp 1,679.00 Escrow Refund
Emergency Medical Products Inc 1,603.52 Squad and COVID Medical Supplies
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS 1,546.00 Replacement Brooms
FASTENAL 1,544.05 PW Supplies
NAVARRE HARDWARE 1,498.02 Hardware Supplies
PIRTEK 1,489.69 Hydraulic Hose And Repair
Wright-Hennepin Coop Electric 1,412.03 Electrical Service
ONLINE SOLUTIONS LLC 1,410.00 User Access
MN NATIVE LANDSCAPE 1,400.00 Buckthorn Control At Golf Course
U.S. AutoForce 1,382.88 Squad Tires
Vogstrom, Eric 1,379.00 EScrow Refund
Aspen Mills 1,312.93 Police Uniforms
PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC 1,300.00 Lurton Park Dormant Mow
OLSEN CHAIN AND CABLE INC 1,273.78 Chain Links
T W TUPY INC 1,251.81 Rock For Road, Water, Sewer, Sw, Park Projects And Repairs
THOMSON WEST 1,237.83 Data Processing
ROTARY CLUB OF ORONO 1,200.00 2020 Membership
RDO EQUIPMENT 1,196.34 Backhoe Parts
WILLIAMS TOWING 1,174.75 Tow Service
ADVANCED FIRST AID INC 1,124.00 Aed Battery
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS INC 1,107.00 Siren Maintenance
O SULLIVANS HOLIDAY 1,090.44 Squad Car Washes
COUNTRYSIDE CATERING 1,047.06 Police Annual Awards Banquet
SHERWIN WILLIAMS 1,031.56 Paint
MUNSON LAKES NUTRITION 1,020.22 PPE Replacement Apparel
BUREAU OF CRIM. APPREHENSION 1,020.00 CJDN Access Fee
Dakota Craftsman 1,000.00 Escrow Refund
Metropolitan Homes LLC 1,000.00 Escrow Refund
Ray's Tree Service 1,000.00 Tree Trimming and Removal
TEELE, BRENT 1,000.00 Escrow Refund
Attachment 6 - YTD Vender Information
TREHUS BUILDERS 1,000.00 Escrow Refund
SF Mobile-Vision Inc 988.00
Anderst, Gary 975.00
CHAMBERLAIN CAPITAL LLC 970.00
Kevin Cody Construction 970.00
Pillar Homes Partners Inc 970.00
Sunnybrook Custom Homes LLC 970.00
Whitaker, James 970.00
Lube Tech & Partners LLC 951.60
ROB HOWELLS 940.00
GEPHART ELECTRIC CO INC 909.59
MINNESOTA DEPT OF REVENUE 904.00
St. Cyr Johnson Enterprises 892.09
MHSRC/Range 870.00
MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY 837.57
ES&S Election Systems & Software 837.44
Reed Wholesale & OCS 833.20
Axon Enterprises Inc 816.00
Occupational Health Centers of MN 805.00
ONLINE SOLUTIONS, LLC 800.00
STAR TRIBUNE 788.32
CITY OF ST PAUL 787.00
STRANDBERG, JEFF 760.50
Newegg Business Inc 758.65
KENNETH N POTTS PA 750.00
THE HOME DEPOT 736.48
ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS - COPIERS 721.06
Carlson, Gerald & Diane 700.00
Charlene Bystrom 700.00
Hoss Plumbing LLC 700.00
KROLL, MARK & LORI 700.00
LOUWERSE, MICHAEL 700.00
Morast, John & Linda 700.00
SMITH, DOUG 700.00
SPRINGHILL GOLF CLUB 700.00
Dunkley, William & Sue 679.00
EVENSON, CHRIS 679.00
FIEGER, JANET MARIE 679.00
Joe Hahs 679.00
Lemmerman Construction 679.00
OUTDOOR ESCAPES OF LAKE MINNETONKA INC 679.00
Steinhafel, Gregg & Denise 679.00
LAKESCAPE LLC 674.68
GARY L FISCHLER & ASSOCIATES 650.00
KYLE KIRSCHNER 634.99
Hennepin County Property Tax 629.11
H & L MESABI 618.30
Morrie's Auto Body & Glass 615.00
The Davey Tree Expert Company 600.00
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION 599.00
ESS BROTHERS & SONS 588.00
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP 584.50
TWIN CITY SEED COMPANY 567.50
NORTH MEMORIAL 525.00
QUADIENT INC 516.23
CITY OF MINNETONKA BEACH 508.40
FOX, NANCY 507.50
MOUND TRUE VALUE 503.62
Attachment 6 - YTD Vender Information
FSSolutions 500.00
WACONIA FORD SALES INC 494.10
MINT ROOFING 475.33
STEVE RUCHTI 475.00
PLUNKETT S 465.08
KLINGSPOR 458.06
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON 451.50
TWIN CITIES TRANSPORT & RECOVERY 451.00
TREECARE 450.00
JAMI WITTKE 444.83
BOYER TRUCKS 443.62
OPTUM 421.25
CECE S SIGNS 419.00
Premium Waters Inc 414.71
JOHNSON, ANTHONY 407.37
GRAFIX SHOPPE 400.00
MAILFINANCE 376.50
MN DEPT OF COMMERCE 364.00
SUMMIT COMPANIES 353.30
SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC 337.85
Riverside Design 337.09
REESE, SHAWN 335.74
CLINT SCHUMANN 333.91
HOTSYMINNESOTA.COM 328.84
WATER CONSERVATION SVC INC 323.64
Strumstad, Tony & Kathryn 323.01
O SULLIVANS HOLIDAY 319.00
Capital One Commercial 315.32
TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO 313.00
CCP INDUSTRIES INC 303.48
Beniek Property Services Inc 300.00
MN RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION 300.00
MN SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION 300.00
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT 300.00
PV Business Solutions Inc 298.50
DOG WASTE DEPOT 289.65
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS 283.70
HENNEPIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 281.00
G&H Distributing & Supply Inc 270.60
HENNEPIN COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSN 270.00
PERMITWORKS LLC 260.00
Assn of Training Officers of MN 250.00
National Pen 247.60
TACTICAL SOLUTIONS 242.00
RITEWAY BUSINESS FORMS 233.00
MINNESOTA UI FUND 232.21
MARGARET UNG 231.10
LINDGREN, SANDRA 230.38
GWASH, KEVIN T 230.00
MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 225.00
NOVA COMMUNICATIONS 225.00
PETERSON, DAVE 224.50
RANDY OBRIEN 219.00
A La Carte Creative Group 215.00
AWWA 214.00
A 1 RENTAL 209.00
KOEPF, TYLER 206.43
ROBERTSON, JENNIFER L.L 203.93
RU2 Systems Inc 202.50
Bridgewater Bank 200.00
Chris and Jamie Pelletier 200.00
Jason Goehring 200.00
MINNETONKA SPORTSMEN INC 200.00
BELLOWS, MAUREEN S 195.30
DIRCKS, ROBERT J 195.00
DIRCKS, ROBERTA 195.00
BRIAN CLARK 193.49
JANETTE WEAVER 192.50
NELSON, KIRK D 192.50
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LABS 192.31
IACP 190.00
MIKE WOCKEN 186.88
BATTERIES PLUS 181.55
GREEN LIGHTS RECYCLING INC 174.57
LANDGRAVER, KEVIN 172.50
Winning Edge Inc 164.27
Lakeview Industries 162.81
LUMENDAL, DEBORAH 162.50
ROBERTS, JOHN 162.50
MORRIES BODYWORKS 162.00
DANIELSON, NANCY 160.00
MN CITY COUNTY MGMT ASSOC 155.12
TIM SONNEK 151.27
HARREN, LEE 150.00
Marie Jorland 145.81
Champion Window Co 143.61
SECOND NATURE GRAPHICS 138.00
ANNA CARLSON 135.78
ANNE HENTGES 135.67
JLR GARAGE DOOR SERVICE INC 125.00
WESTONKA COMMUNITY & COMMERCE 125.00
APPLIED CONCEPTS INC 122.00
Tri-S Construction Supply 120.40
OBRIGEWITSCH, JANET 120.00
PALMER, JULIA M 120.00
KEEGAN, SANDRA 115.00
BENNETT, MARY ELLEN 110.00
FUHRMAN, COLLEEN T 110.00
TRUCANO, JUDITH K 110.00
ROGER PEITSO 105.80
PLEAA 105.00
DVS RENEWAL 104.25
BLUM, DEBORAH 102.50
MERIDETH, MARYANN B 102.50
JOSH RAZE 100.74
BERGERSON CASWELL INC 100.00
BRANTINGHAM, NANCY 100.00
HOUSTON, DEBORAH A.S 100.00
LARSEN, FAITH 100.00
MN LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORER ASSOC 100.00
WHITE, SHERRY DAVIS 100.00
SAIKI, PENNY 97.50
CHRIS FISCHER 96.51
CARLSON, JUDY A 95.00
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS INC 93.00
Wise Unlimited 92.84
DOHERTY, MARY LOU 90.00
FERRIL, ELEANOR L 90.00
FREEMAN, LEONARD W 90.00
FREEMAN, LINDSAY H 90.00
GRUNDEEN, JOY 90.00
POST BOARD 90.00
RUEGEMER, JULIE 90.00
SPILSETH, DAVID 90.00
BRANDON MAURER 89.70
BERGER, SANDRA H 82.50
ROGOSHESKE, JUDY 82.50
NORD, RANDALL R 82.00
NOLA DICKHAUSEN 81.21
AASEN, DENISE L 80.00
BARRY RATHBUN 79.99
Crow River Farm Equipment & Mfg Co 76.72
OTTEN BROTHERS 75.43
GROUP HEALTH INC 72.00
Active911 Inc 70.00
QUALITY STAINLESS INC 66.52
STONEBAY BUILDERS LLC 64.86
STOP STICK LTD 62.00
CROSSROADS ANIMAL SHELTER 60.00
WAYZATA BAY CAR WASH 55.42
RYAN AUTO MALL 54.20
CLAIMFOX, INC 53.50
MCPA 50.00
JESSICA WERDER 49.33
TROPHIES BY LINDA 45.00
Ryan Spencer 43.14
MN Dept of Health, Env Health Div 40.00
WILKINS, CATHLEEN L 40.00
WELLS FARGO BANK 39.00
UNITED FARMERS COOPERATIVE 38.98
City of Wayzata\DMV 37.00
SWANSON HOMES 33.27
NORTHERN DEWATERING INC 32.45
JAY DEMBOUSKI 30.83
STA SAFE LOCKSMITH 25.00
Oxherd Pizza Inc 23.61
PLATT-NELSON, JUDY 22.50
GRAINGER INC 20.62
PERSONNEL EVALUATION INC 20.00
JAY MCCOY 15.95
CORREY FARNIOK 14.47
KYLE RUSSETH 12.35
Advance Auto Parts 12.31
Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps 11.41
DARLING, LAUREEN 10.00
ERICKSON, BOB 10.00
ERICKSON, LISA S 10.00
GARLOCK, RUTH 10.00
SANDIE LARSON 10.00
SCOTT OBERAIGNER 5.00
Total Paid 4,763,129.73
Prepared By: Reviewed By: DJR Approved By: DJR
1. Purpose. The purpose of this action is to get initial City Council feedback and direction on a proposal
from the Long Lake Rowing Crew to partner with the City to construct and maintain a boat house and
docks at Summit Beach Park.
2. Background.
a. Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC). The LLRC was founded in 2014 for the sport of rowing on
Long Lake. LLRC is a non-profit, 501C# organization. The mission of Long Lake Rowing Crew is "to
provide a safe, inspiring and educational opportunity for people of all ages to learn, enjoy and excel in
the sport of rowing. LLRC is a volunteer-driven, non-profit club committed to knowledgeable instruction,
personal and competitive achievement, and the well-being of its members and the greater Long Lake
community." (Club information at http://longlakerowing.org/) LLRC has been operating out of the
Birches site and the Long Lake Fire Department. However the Birches site is not ideally suited to
launching boats and the club is looking for a place to construct a boathouse. The club approached the
City in 2018 about the possibility of partnering with the city for use of the Summit Beach Park location.
.
b. Summit Beach Park. The park is located at 455 East Long Lake Road and consists of a small
beach area, a gravel parking area, a wooded picnic area with tables, a canoe launch, a porta-potty with
surround. The park is 4.56 acres with the majority of the land dominated by a ravine and wetland. The
property was donated to the city in the 1970s. The ravine area was stabilized as part of a stormwater
project in 2018-19. The park will serve as the southern trail head for the recently approved East Long
Lake Trial project.
c. Actions to Date. The Parks commission considered this proposal at the November 4th, 2019 Park
Commission meeting at which time the Commission tabled the action (Minutes at Exhibit B). The Parks
Commission considered the proposal again at their March 2nd, 2020 meeting. The Park Commission was
asked to consider the following: Does the proposal enhance or detract from the use of the park; what
benefits would the proposal provide to the park; to the community; what costs if any would be incurred
by the city; what requirements (accessibility to public, park improvements, public programs) does the
commission recommend the City council consider imposing on the applicants plan; what restrictions (size
of structures, location of structures, hours of use, parking) does the commission recommend the City
council consider imposing on the applicants plan. After much deliberation the Commission moved and
voted to move the proposal to the City Council for review with the guidance that there needs to be a
master plan created before there is any decision as to whether the rowing club is part of the park or not,
it needs to involve a broader set of community input, and the Park Commission should have a role in that.
VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Abstain 1. (Minutes at Exhibit C) Public comments were received at both
Commission meetings.
3. Proposal. LLRCs proposed improvements at Summit Beach Park would include a boathouse, public
restrooms and 2 docks (one for safety boats and one to launch boats) east of the beach.
4. Public Comment. At the November 4th, 2019 meeting the Park Commission received public
comment. The minutes of that meeting including the public comment are at exhibit B. Written public
comments received after the meeting are at exhibit C. At the March 2nd, 2020 meeting addition public
Item No.: 9 Date: July 27, 2020
Item Description: Long Lake Rowing Crew Proposal for a Boat House in Summit
Beach Park-Initial Council Input / Guidance
Presenter: Adam T. Edwards
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Agenda
Section:
Public Works /
Engineering
comments were received. (Exhibit D).
5. Process. There is not an established formal process for public/private improvements at city parks so
Staff developed the following based on similar process for city land procurement and sale. Since the
proposal includes a park, the park commission was consulted and public comments received early on.
Because proposal includes the construction of a building for organizational use in a residential district, a
CUP is required. Further the proposal involves a private improvement on public land so it will be
necessary to develop a lease/agreement between the city and the club.
a. Park Commission review and recommendation (Includes public input / hearing)-Complete d
March 2nd 2020.
b. City Council review for initial input and guidance.
c. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process (Includes public input / hearing)
d. Agreement/ Lease developed
e. City Council Approval
f. Building Permit Process
g. Construction
COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED
The council is requested to provide initial input and guidance on the proposal from the LLRC.
Exhibits
A. Proposal from LLRC (To be provided at the meeting)
B. Park Commission Minutes from November 4th, 2019.
C. Park Commission Minutes from March 2nd, 2020.
D. Written Public Comments received by the City.
References
A. http://longlakerowing.org/
MINUTES OF THE
ORONO PARK COMMISSION
Monday, November 4, 2019
6:30 o’clock p.m.
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5. PROPOSAL FOR BOATHOUSE IN SUMMIT PARK – LONG LAKE ROWING CLUB
Lisa McCarty, board member of the L ong Lake Rowing Crew, addressed the Orono Park Commission.
The Long Lake Rowing Club is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. The Club services approximately 90
rowers from Orono and the surrounding community, with approximately 50 percent of the rowers
attending Orono Schools. The Club has been able to provide them with five to six years of rowing
experience and training, which allows them to attain scholarships at high-level universities ranging from
Brown, Dartmouth, Syracuse, Washington, Notre Dame, and other universities all over the country.
Rowing has become a very attractive sport and the Long Lake Rowing Club produces some of the best
rowers in the state. Two of the Club’s high school rowers placed first at the Head of the Charles race,
which is one of the most highly profiled races in the country. The program, with its dedicated coaching
staff, have been able to produce high-level rowers. The Club also prides itself in offer ing rowing to
people of all ages, including a master’s program that services rowers up to 80 years old. The Club has
worked on integrating the community into this sport and developing a life-long passion for the sport.
The rowing club utilizes Long Lake and currently is storing its equipment outdoors at Birches Restaurant
because they do not have a building. The rowing club currently has over $200,000 worth of equipment
sitting in the woods, which can be a security risk, and they are i n desperate need of a home. McCarty
indicated the Long Lake Rowing Club is willing to partner with the City for use of the Summit Beach
Park location.
Craig Martin, Peterson, Keller Ar chitecture, stated the Long Lake Rowing Club reached out to their
company several months ago about designing a boathouse and training facility. The Club would like to
enter a private/public partnership between the Long Lake Rowing Crew and the City of Orono to create a
neighborhood rowing facility and also to update Summit Beach Park. At this time they are proposing a
park pavilion with toilet facilities, outdoor patio space with picnic tables, a small playground, a two-story
rowing crew boathouse consisting of approximately 9,000 square feet, and dock amenities.
The project i ntention and goals include promoting the education of rowing within the Orono community,
establishing a home for the Long Lake Rowing club, building on the improvements Orono has been
making to the Summit Beach area, providing a presence in the neighborhood to promote safety and
security for patrons of the beach and neighbors, and creat ing a timeless beach destination that generations
of neighbors can continue to use.
Summit Beach Park is located on the southeast corner of Long Lake. There is existing parking for
approximately 24 cars, temporary toilet facilities, a large lawn area, and a wooded hill area. Currently
there are a few picnic tables on site.
In conjunction with TBL Studios , a concept master plan has been created for what the park could look
like. Being proposed is a paved parking lot for 24 cars and additional space for up to 36 spaces. The g oal
is to keep it fairly small at this point . The b oathouse is proposed to be built into the hillside. The grassy
knoll area was considered but it was felt it would be a little too damp and not safe for rowers moving their
equipment in and out. Instead they are proposing to nestle it into the hillside to decrease its vis ibility for
the neighbors. Also looking at a small pavilion, which would contain toilet facilities for park goers, and
possibly a few picnic tables.
MINUTES OF THE
ORONO PARK COMMISSION
Monday, November 4, 2019
6:30 o’clock p.m.
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Travis VanLear, landscape architect, noted he met with most of the Park Commissioners approximately
one month ago at their work session. He has a ttempted to take that feedback and apply it to the concept
plan that was presented at that time. As Craig elaborated, the goal with the overall project is to have a
minimal impact on the design of the park and to use the existing attributes as much as possible. They
would like to minimize tree removal and u tiliz e the existing parking as much as possible to reduce cost
and build off some of the main attributes that the park has that are not being utilized at this time, such as
the knoll which is currently covered with buckthorn.
Following a meeting on site, it was felt the best location for the boathouse would be nestled into the
hillside. The concept plan keeps the natural play area of the park intact; hides the boathouse but yet still
provides access to the lake in a more isolated spot; and allows the rest of the park to be used. VanLear
noted there has also been talk about potential trail opportunities with the City.
VanLear indicated they tr ied to show potential trail connections and how those wou ld be situated with the
design of the boathouse. In addition, there was t alk of a small playground facility being placed close to
the play area. The proposed concept plan is the rowing club’s first attempt at encompassing a lot of those
comments and they are willing to make adjustments as they go through the process.
One of the key needs of the Club will be dock access to launch multiple boats ranging from a single shell
up to an 8-person shell. Because of the size of those shells, the docks will need some length. Being
consider ed is the potential to maybe utilize the beach and swim area and perhaps protect it better from
ongoing boat activity. The dock configuration shown is just one example, but there will need to be a
series of docks for access needs. A secondary dock for a safety boat that goes out with the rowers is also
required.
Meyers asked what will happen to the north once the road is reclaimed. Meyers noted that lineal area will
run approximately three-fourths of a mile down the east shore of the lake.
VanLear stated when they go forward with their plans, they can look at that closer. The overall project
will not be built at one time but is intended to be a master plan that can be looked to going into the future.
The i ntent is to keep it a more natural park that requires low maintenance, with one of the goals being to
maintain the large trees.
For the park itself, some of the ideas include maintaining some aspect of the lawn. The floodplain area
would also be maintained. Being considered are just kind of passive play uses and seasonal activities.
There is also the potential for a hockey/skating rink in the flat area or out on the lake as well as walking
paths and a mountain bike path. Some of the big components are the standard recreational play area as
well as a natural area, which would allow the imagination of kids to work.
Martin displayed floor plans of the proposed boathouse. The first floor would be storage for the boats and
the second floor would contain an office area and conference rooms as well as a gathering space. The two
sketches on the right demonstrate how the building is nestled into the hillside. As someone goes up the
hill towards the street, the building becomes what appears to be a one-story boathouse from the road. The
top image shows the deck overlooking the lake on the boathouse.
Martin stated they are looking at something that is timeless in terms of architecture and will be long-
lasting. As it relates to the building mass, the top picture depicts the building from the lake and the
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bottom image is a sketch depicting the two-story building nestled into the hillside. The s mall structure on
the right is the pavilion.
Martin displayed some more pictures of the building and the various areas of the park. Martin thanked
the Park Commission for their consideration of their concept plan.
Johnson asked how many trees would need to be removed.
Martin indicated it would likely be six to seven.
VanLear stated they have not gotten into the technical details of the grading, but that they did receive the
tree file from Bolton & Menk. The n ext step is to go out and assess the quality of the trees and have that
information before they go to the City Council.
Ruegemer commented she has a number of questions but that she would like to hear from the neighbors
first.
Carter stated what he remembers from the work session is the Park Commission would like to see limited
parking and that he would encourage them to look at that.
Carter asked whether they have spoken with any of the neighbors.
Martin indicated they have not at this point.
VanLear stated they typically present the idea to the Park Commission first and then prior to going before
the Planning Commission they would have an open house.
Lisa McCarty stated she has reached out to a number of friends and their advice was to see if this was
feasible first and that she would be happy to go to anyone’s house and meet one-on-one with them. The
Club wanted to go before the Park Commission first to see if there is a green light to go forward and then
reach out to the neighbors.
Meyers stated as a Commission, they had some reservations about the plan at the work session, but that
they cannot tell the applicants no or yes until the City holds public hearings. Meyers noted this is not a
done deal.
Norm Hammond asked about the plans for the sewer and water.
VanLear stated they have not gotten to that level of detail at this point and that their next step will be
more of a technical level. What is known is that some of the s etbacks will be an issue.
Meyers requested people come up to the microphone to speak.
The p ublic hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m.
Rachel Feldman, 1010 Old Long Lake Road, stated they are the house right next to the proposed building
and that they will be looking at the building from their back yard. Feldman stated in her view there are
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encourage the Park Commission to act in two ways. The first is to reject altogether the proposal for any
type of building at Summit Park and the second is to reject any type of proposal to expand the rowing
club at this site.
Feldman noted she also has friends on Long Lake who are opposed to the proposal. If the proposal goes
through, it would change the nature of Summit Beach for the benefit of the rowing club but would be a
detriment to the residents. The neighbors appreciate the smaller scale presence of the rowers on the lake
and Long Lake is a recreational lake for fishing, paddle boarding, pontooning, skiing, swimming and
other activities.
Feldman stated as a registered nurse, from a public health and safety perspective, expanding the club
would be a very poor decision and poses a danger to people enjoying the beach and swimming area.
Since she has lived in her house, there has been a swimming section for people of all ages and
neighboring dogs enjoying the lake. The people visiting the park ranges from tiny children to groups of
elderly people out swimming. Boats will come down to this end of the lake to anchor down and relax and
swim and jump off the rope swin g, which is a fun feature of the lake. Lots of high schoolers enjoy using
it and other people picnic there and lay out in hammocks. Summit Beach is a r elaxing and peaceful beach
that the neighbors hope the City continues nurturing. Placing a boathouse at the beach would be
danger ous to swimmers, boaters, floaters, and families.
Feldman noted the r owers were asked to change their path to avoid the swimming area. Besides being a
concerned neighbor, she is also an unofficial nature lover . Going forward with any type of expansion
plan would not only affect recreation at the beach but would also destroy a nature preserve and large
grassy area. The world needs more open, quiet and natural areas . There are wild turkeys that flock t here,
eagles, deer , and other animals that enjoy this area.
Feldman noted s ince they have lived in their home, the rowing club received approval for longer hours
and that she would like to see the rowing hours restricted back to what they were previously. This past
summer the r owing club was outside of their expanded hours and it is difficult to see the boats against the
setting sun. Currently the rowing club has a home outside Birches, which is an ideal location. Birches
places a restriction on the number of rowers and it is a safe place for the rowers to go in and out of the
lake since there is no beach there where there will be swimmers and other people enjoying the water.
Feldman e ncouraged the Park Commission to reject any proposal to place a boa thouse on Summit Beach
and any expansion of the rowing club.
Norm Hammond, 450 East long Lake Road, noted he has resided at his house for more than 50 years, and
that he would request Summit Beach be maintained as a natural setting as a neighborhood beach, which is
more or less the way the beach and park ha s been maintained over the past 50 years.
Hammond indicated he does agree with the comments of the previous speaker regarding construction of
permanent structures on the Summit Beach property. People come to Summit Beach to enjoy the natural
environment, and that he and his family would like to strongly encourage the City to not allow any
expansion of the park.
Betsy Johnson, 460 Long Lake Road East, stated the structure they are proposing to construct would be
right in front of her house. The building is proposed to be 9,000 square feet and her house is 7,000 square
feet. With this structure in front of her home, she might be able to see the lake if she is upstairs looking
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out the window. The view out the front of her house will be the back of the building. When they
purchased their house in 2010, they felt it was a charming area and that they are disappointed that this is
even being considered.
Johnson noted they have not had a realtor out to give them a price for what their property would be worth
once the view is obstructed. Johnson commented it appears the building will be higher than what is being
portrayed and in her view the park is wonderful the way it is, and she would like to keep it that way.
Jane Davidson, 1020 Old Long Lake Road, stated they have one of the best views of the park, and when
she walks out to her dock, she is almost at the park. The park is crowded. While it does not have a
playground, people swim, paddleboard, and fish. It is a very quiet park. At 10:00 at night the police
come by and clear people out. Summit Beach is very different from the Nelson Lakeside Park that has a
large playground. Summit Beach is just very unique because it is so natural.
Davidson stated she likes the idea of having a natural playground, which is likely the new wave of parks.
She can also see the benefit of a small pavilion and some improved picnic tables, which would enhance
the park, but that she is ver y concerned about this extremely large building and private use of a public
park at the exclusion of others.
Davidson commented she is a lso concerned about the environmental impact of this proposal. Currently
Long Lake is under siege environmentally because it has far too many pollutants, with one of the main
pollutants being runoff. It does not appear that the rowing club has considered the environmental impact
of their proposal and that the City needs to consider the hardcover with the expanded parking lot and how
that will impact the lake. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District said there could not be walking paths
in some of those areas due to the environmental impact.
The Long Lake Rowing Club does not represent the entire community but is one component on a small
lake. The lake has ski boats, pontoon boats, fishing boats, paddleboards, and the Long Lake Rowing
Club. Davidson stated she cannot imagine a club constructing a 9,000 square foot building and not try to
expand. It is currently difficult to access the lake when the club is there, and when she was out on the
lake one time, a n oar just narrowly miss ed hitting her in the head.
Davidson stated in her view the plan is not appropriate. In addition, the proposed building does not look
like a multi-functional building. It has storage and a workroom for fixing boats, an office space for the
Long Lake Rowing Club, and a conference room. Davidson questioned how this could be a public
building.
Meyers asked if it would be appropriate for the rowing club to respond to some of the questions raised.
Edwards noted the Park Commission is an advisory board and that they can ask for additional comment
from the applicant.
Meyers noted the City Council is the final arbiter of this and that the Park Commission attempts to listen
to all sides. Orono takes environmental concerns very seriously and is a very lake-oriented city.
Rob Burrell, president of the Long Lake Rowing Club, noted this is a very preliminary plan and kind of
high-level at this point. In terms of expanding the club, it is not their intent to expand the club, but they
are looking for a permanent home to store their equipment and boats. Being at Birches is not ideal since
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their equipment gets beat up being stored outside and it is not their intent to have more boats on the water
but merely to house their equipment. With the club’s expanded hours, they do not have time to put more
people and boats on the water. The coaches can only handle so many b oats on the water and they are
limited to two safety boats.
As it relates to safety, Birches is not a safe place to access the water given the slope. The club has to
continually put mulch down in order to provide a safe walking path down to the lake. In terms of
environmental impacts and the other issues that were raised, those are things the club will take into
consideration. The club is not proposing coming into the park as a sole use. While t his would be the
club’s boathouse, the club want s to improve the park and make it more useful for the community. They
also want to keep the park as natural as possible and they are trying to make the structure as less intrusive
as possible.
Burrell noted they are just in the beginning phases of their plan and that they wi ll be addressing the
residents’ concerns as they go through this process. It is not their intention to cause disruption to the
neighborhood.
Norm Hammond asked whether they are looking for public funding.
Burrell stated they would conduct fundraising of their own to help build it.
Betsy Johnson asked what type of impact the traffic would have on the neighbors. Currently people are
forced to turn into private driveways and turn around. Johnson asked how many actual rowers will be
there on a daily basis on top of the people who drive into the area and live there. Johnson indicated her
driveway hooks right into the beach and that her children are not allowed to ride on the road due to the
number of cars. Johnson stated the neighbors have concerns with the traffic and the noise.
Burrell stated in the summer months they do a couple of practice sessions with the juniors and the masters
are only in the evenings three times a week. The junior rowers practice more often and there will be
approximately 20 to 25 rowers per session, with some of them carpooling. Currently their cars are parked
in the back row of Birches , which will provide some idea of the number of cars. Some of the rowers get
dropped off. The proposal is to keep the lot small, and if the City ever wanted to expand it, that would be
their call. The rowers are not there on Sunday.
Meyers noted if this goes to the next level, there will be other opportunities for the residents to comment
on the application.
Rachel Feldman stated she does not know if going to the extent of a big two-story building is necessary
and that perhaps they could cut down a few trees at Birches and construct a smaller structure. Feldman
stated she would like to see the parking area stay the same as what currently exists.
Meyers asked whether the Park Commission could table this.
Edwards stated that is up to the Park Commission, but at some point the applicants would like to go
before the City Council.
Hudson noted the comments expressed by the public were similar to the comments raised by the Park
Commission at their work session and that the Park Commission is interested in something that would
have the lowest environmental impact as possible.
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Roath stated this has been a healthy, productive discussion and that he appreciates everyone’s viewpoints.
The Park Commission had the benefit of meeting with the rowing club during their work session and that
he knows how the neighbors feel because they had a lot of the same concerns.
Roath indicated he is not ready to make a recommendation tonight and that in his view more discussion
needs to happen. There were a lot of details the Park Commission heard at the work session that were not
raised tonight that the public needs to understand. As a result, his vote is not to make a recommendation
tonight because the conversation needs to continue.
Berg stated a lot of points raised tonight have been discussed by the Park Commission and that they still
have a lot of the same questions on how this will impact the neighborhood. Berg indicated she is not sure
she is ready to move it forward at this point.
Carter commented he also cannot move it forward and that he does not see a compromise at this point.
Ruegemer stated she agrees with the comments of the neighbors. While it is a beautiful plan, Summit
Beach is also a beautiful park and she does not feel they should move forward with anything at this point .
Johnson stated one of the purposes of the Park Commission is to increase the usage of the parks in Orono
and that he does not believe the Park Commission ha s made an improvement at a park where similar
concerns were not raised initially. There are a lot of issues that need to be looked at. The proposal is still
at an early point, and he would like to see the dialogue continued. In addition, the environmental aspect
needs to be looked into and he would like to see more information about that.
Johnson noted at the work session there was a little more stated about the public-private partnership at the
park, and that if a little effort was made to have some more of these informational meetings, it would be
easier for the Park Commission to make a recommendation.
Meyers commented there are a number of issues to be considered. Regardless of this proposal, East Long
Lake will change because there will be shoreline restoration and a lineal park created, which will
naturally bring in more people to the area . There is a lways a balance that needs to be struck on things and
that they will be spending money to make the northern part a park. While it will attract more people, the
shoreline restoration work, however, will improve the water quality of the lake.
Meyers stated he views Summit Beach as a rustic park, and the question is whether it needs to be
improved or have more use. In the past there has been some naughty use. The bathroom was burned
down a few years ago and there is some partying that goes on, which raises some security and safety
issues with the other activities that go on down there. The Park Commission has to look at the overall
picture. The city-owned parks are for all the residents. In addition, being by a park can increase
someone’s value of their home.
Meyers commented he appreciates all the residents’ concerns and that it is just a matter of how much give
and take there can be. This situation is unique because it would be a private-public partnership but there
needs to be more discussion about what will happen at the park. There have been p oints that have been
raised that need to be considered, such as the number of swimmers out there and how far out they swim.
The b each does get a fair amount of usage. As a result, the City might have to look at cha nging the
philosophy of that lake and perhaps only allow smaller motors or certain types of uses.
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Burrell stated in terms of moving forward, their understanding was if they receive a recommendation to
move on to the next step, that is where a lot of this discussion would go on.
Meyers commented it does not appear that the Park Commission is in favor of making a recommendation
at this point.
Burrell asked whether there would be another work session that they could appear at.
Berg stated the feedback of the residents is new and that she would prefer to have another work session.
Meyers suggested discussing this at one more work session and that it would be helpful if the residents
submit their written concerns that the Park Commissio n can look at during the workshop.
Jane Davidson stated what they have heard tonight is what is the right thing for the park and the greater
community. The Park Commission has not heard from the people who use the park, who are not
primarily the neighbors. The p ark is heavily used and most of them are not the residents in the area.
Davidson asked whether the City has done a survey of the people who use the park.
Davidson indicated she has not noticed a lot of partying at the park and that it is usually pretty quiet. The
question is whether they want the rowing club to have almost exclusive use of this property since it is not
looking like it is for the public except for possibly the bathroom.
Edwards asked if they would like them to come back for the February work session and perhaps the
March Planning Commission meeting.
Roath not ed the work session would be with the Park Commission and that their work sessions are open
to the public. Roath stated that does not mean that the rowing club has to wait until then to reach out to
the neighbors.
Johnson comment ed he is not sure he wants a work session where the Park Commission is the arbiter
between the two sides and that he would be fine if the parties have their own meetings to see if there is
enough common ground. One of the points raised was whether this will be an exclusive use and what is
the greater value to the community.
Johnson stated in his view those things can be answered in the meantime and then brought before the Park
Commission. In his view it would be a mistake to suggest that this is ready to go to the Planning
Commission since they would have the same types of questions and that there are s till are a lot of
questions that need to be answered.
Meyers stated hardcover and tree removal will be huge issues.
Berg stated another issue is the impact to the beach and the people that use the park. The City wants
people to use the parks and make them friendly for everyone, but that is another issue that was raised
tonight.
Roath stated the City needs to be thinking about the improvements to the area and this proposal together.
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Meyers commented it will be a big change to the neighborhood and it will not be the little hidden beach
that it has been.
Ruegemer stated bringing in bikers and hikers and swimmers is different than constructing a 9,000 square
foot building for a private club.
Rachel Feldman stated she would echo those same comments.
The Parks Commission took no formal action on this item.
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2. PROPOSAL FOR BOATHOUSE IN SUMMIT BEACH PARK-LONG LAKE ROWING
CREW
Edwards noted the Commissioners tabled the item in November 2019 for further comment and
refinement. He explained that the Park Commission is an advisory board to the City Council and gives a
recommendation to them after the meeting. Regardless of the Park Commission’s decision, the applicant
could bring the item to the Council for a decision. He discussed the process that would take place.
Ms. Rachel Feldmann asked if there were o nly two or if there were more recommendations the Park
Commission would be giving to the City Council.
Edwards stated that there could be a wide range of recommendations.
Ms. Feldmann asked if it could still go to the City Council if the recommendation was a no.
Edwards said the Council holds the authority to say no while the Park Commission is simply an advisory
board. The applicant can decide whether or not to go to the City Council based on their recommendation.
Mr. Rob Burrell, President of the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC), thanked everyone for the chance to
talk about and explore a potential partnership between the City and LLRC. He stated that LLRC is a
501(c)(3), a non-profit, volunteer -driven, with a mission to bring the sport of rowing to Orono, Long
Lake, and the surrounding communities. They provide community education classes for youth and adults
and special programs for community groups. Their vision is to become the most all-inclusive fun and
competitive rowing club in the Twin Cities. Their mission statement is to provide expert instruction to
promote personal and competitive achievement and enrich members and the community through the sport
of rowing. The project goal is to build a permanent home at Summit Park, which includes storage for
boats and equipment, space to conduct indoor training, and an opportunity to better serve the community
through the sport of rowing. He stated one of their core values is community service and described events
they have participated in. They also constantly survey the lake for water quality and report safety
concerns. All of their spots were filled in community ed in 2019. Classes in 2020 will only be offered to
Orono residents to accommodate Orono’s residents. LLRC also brings retail patronage to Long Lake and
Orono during their season. He noted in 2018 they received a special commendation from the Long Lake
City Council for their commitment to service.
Mr. Burrell stated in November 2019 the Park Commission charged the LLRC to educate, inform, let
people a sk questions, and listen. He feels they have done so by extending invitations and having meetings
with the Park Commissioners and members of the Orono and Long Lake City Councils. They had a
meeting with the Summit Park neighbors on January 8, individual meetings with a number of lakeshore
and City residents, and fielded numerous phone calls from residents who could not attend the meeting. He
displayed a revised site plan of 6,900 square feet, a reduction of about 24% from the original plan. The
overall height of the building has decreased from 2 to 1½ stories. Public restrooms have been included in
the rear of the building. They are flexible on the location of the docks; they will not be occupying the
beach area. They will be working with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to minimize any
environmental impact.
Mr. Burrell explained the different programs offered by the Rowing Crew and how they operate in terms
of traffic in and out of the park. They would require a long-term lease agreement for land and a guarantee
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that the current water hours of operation on the lake would transfer under a partnership with the City of
Orono. Should the City elect to sell the property at Summit Park, there would need to be a guarantee that
LLRC would retain water access and the right to continue operations at the park.
Mr. Burrell described benefits to the community: LLRC will fund 100% of the building construction;
there will be permanent public restrooms, reducing vandalism and providing a safer, more sanitary
bathroom for park users; there will be a small resting/sitting area outside the restrooms for public use;
they are willing to help with costs of the playground; they will be able to offer more indoor community
fitness classes and training opportunities for Orono r esidents from November-April. He discussed the
health benefits and that rowing is a very quiet, non-invasive activity. Rowing is an opportunity for
children to excel in a sport while learning the lifelong skills of teamwork, discipline, commitment, and
res pect for the sport of rowing. Several rowing club members have received scholarships for college as
well. He stated LLRC’s presence in the park will increase security and usage of Summit Park. They are
open to offering free learn-to-row opportunities in the summer for Orono residents, and he discussed the
possibility of special programming at the Orono Middle School. He noted public-private partnerships
exist in the City of Orono with other sports and clubs. This would be an opportunity for the City to get
assistance in financing other improvements it wishes to make at Summit Park. He listed examples of
public-private partnerships in Minnesota with rowing clubs.
Chair Roath opened the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
Mr. Larry Carlson, 965 Old Long Lake Road, said he was Bruce Dayton’s caretaker and property
manager for 26 years. They had many discussions regarding how to keep the property along Old Long
Lake Road in a natural state; and through his vision and generosity, it became Wood-Rill Scientific &
Natural Area and will remain undeveloped and enjoyed by all in perpetuity. In the 1970s, Mr. Dayton
gave the Summit Beach property to the City. He is convinced Mr. Dayton’s vision would be to remain a
natural and public space as much as possible. He does not believe Mr. Dayton would think a private entity
building and a dock complex as maintaining natural and public spaces. He read a letter from Ron Bowen,
founder/owner of Prairie Restorations, Inc., who is familiar with the area. Mr. Bowen indicated it would
be inappropriate to turn the public space into use for a rowing facility, since it would serve a small
number of people and would not meet Mr. Dayton’s vision. He asked the Commission to seriously
consider maintaining the area as intended. He does not view it as a case of “Not in my backyard” but
views it as a sincere desire to maintain an unfettered public space per Bruce Dayton’s vision, generosity,
and foresight.
Carter arrived at 6:25 p.m.
Mr. Neil Weber, 2280 Watertown Road, Long Lake, stated he and his wife use the park and future trail at
least once a day. Referencing a plan of the park, he indicated the drainage area for the new construction
completed is a Torrens piece of property and there is nothing on the property as far as he is aware. The
proposed boathouse location is abstract property, although he has not found the abstract. He pointed out
an area that was dedicated as a permanent easement to the City of Orono by the Daytons and today the
current owners have the easement on the property. He read a portion of the easement that was filed in
1980: “No structure shall be constructed, erected or placed upon, above, beneath the land including,
without limitations, principal or accessory buildings, fireplaces, etc. No trees or shrubs or other vegetation
shall be destroyed, cut, or removed from that land.” He believes the land where the boathouse is and
previous resort was donated in 1971 and the easement indicates it was originally registered August 17,
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1972. If Mr. Dayton put that kind of restriction on a 90-foot strip, he believes there would be restrictions
on the main part of the park, which requires finding the abstract.
Mr. Weber said he knows there are public-private partnerships. As a former Three Rivers Park
Commissioner, they encouraged public-private partnerships, but as far as he knows, they never leased
land to a private entity. They have leased to entities that provide services to the public; in other words,
facilities that are open to the public within certain hours. He said if the building is owned privately or by
the 501(c)(3), they lease the land at whatever rate the City determines and they also pay property taxes.
He named several sailing clubs in the area that pay taxes, most of which ranges from 2½-3½%. He said a
lot of entities raise money for a facility and then have difficulty keeping it operating. There is also a
liability issue the City takes on if they lease land to an entity. When he was on the Board, they went
through the process of creating Lake Minnetonka Regional Park. Regional parks are unique because 20%
is the maximum that can be developed. Aside from what Mr. Dayton wanted for this park, another
problem is the vast majority of the area is not very usable because of the drainage circumstances. This is a
neighborhood park, and the dominant use would be taken up by this particular use. He understands
increasing the usage of parks; however, it’s not just the increased people, it’s how it is used. Given the
setting it’s in, especially with the new improvements, it will increase the use of the park the way it is right
now.
Mr. Peter Vladimirov, 3236 Pin Oak Road, Medina, stated his family has been boating for 15 years and
Long Lake is their favorite lake. They are aware of the algae, swimmers, jet skis, other boaters, and
recognize almost every boat on the lake in addition to the rowers. He stated the row club has been
successful with their outreach to members within the community, but not outside the community. He does
not feel that is a fair outreach for the City’s consi deration. He realizes the City’s position is that their
responsibility ends at the dock and that everything else is DNR, but the City’s decision will impact the
footprint of the lake. He stated that if a rowboat is in the water with their long oars moving at 20 mph, it
could be lethal to a swimmer. A powerboat is elevated and loud, and the operator can see everyone
around them. He felt one rowing boat was equal to four powerboats in terms of lake space. He said that
every lake has a boat limit and with all of the rowboats, the lake would be useless because nobody else
can use it. He stated 7½ hours does not look like much time, but people will get together and hang out
1½-2 hours before and 1½-2 hours after with friends. He asked how the rowers and people that want to
use the beach will fit in the parking lot.
Ms. Aimee R. Guidera, 2325 Willow Hill Drive South, said although she dislikes exercising, being in a rowboat
on Long Lake is a very peaceful, quiet, spiritual experience and is part of her life. The only way she is able to
find that peace, health, and joy is through the club. People are able to enjoy the natural beauty of Long Lake as
residents of Orono while building intergenerational community and camaraderie; club members range in age
from 15-85. She encouraged Commissioners to think about everyone’s access to the lake and the fact that this
club, for many people, is the only way to access Long Lake.
Ms. Eleanor Winston, 765 Springhill Road, said she has been looking at the lake for many years and enjoying
the park. They love seeing the rowers when they walk around the lake every day; they are very quiet. She is
concerned about a big building on the property because that is all anyone would see because it is a small park.
She stated the amenities include the old -growth trees, and she is concerned about taking even just one tree off
the hillside. She wondered how much activity would be in the building during the winter season and asked if it
would be open year -round. She is concerned about the boats being walked back-and-forth, given the location of
the building and the dock where they would be launched.
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Mr. Norm Hammond, 450 East Long Lake Road, reiterated Mr. Carlson’s comments: Mr. Dayton donated
the property to everyone to preserve a natural and beautiful setting. He would strongly oppose any
permanent special construction on the park land.
Mr. Roger Adams, 1130 Underhill Circle, Long Lake, said they are long-term residents; he is the third
generation. He grew up on the lake and has observed it for many years. He is the Chair of the Long Lake
Planning Commission and has been observing the group's activities since its inception. He was
instrumental in developing the plan and the hours that they could operate so they could work and share
the resource with other users of the lake. In his experience, they have been great neighbors and
community partners; there was a rough patch, but they got through that. He believes the lake is a precious
shared resource for everyone in Minnesota, not just people in the area. He is in favor of activities that are
beneficial to the lake and the community which use the resource in a very healthy and environmentally
sound manner. He is not in favor of activities that harm this precious resource. He stated in the last decade
he lost 2 feet of shoreline, even though he has riprap which has been there since the 1920s. He stated it
was due to two reasons: unusually high-water levels and wakes. If he had to say he was against any
activities, large boats producing 2-foot wakes tha t erode the shoreline all summer long are not beneficial
to the lake, environment, or the use of the shared resource. He spends a lot of time on the lake in his
pontoon boat. Most of the time when he goes by Summit Beach, there are 1-2 families or groups of teens
there but it is not that big of a use. He thinks this activity would be great for Long Lake and the
community. He thinks it is a reasonable proposal that can be refined and made better. When he was on the
Planning Commission, he was told that 90% of his time would be spent on two issues: signage and
parking. The City would need to make sure there is sufficient parking for the shared use of the resource.
Mr. Eric Zoner, 1050 Cox Farm Road, said he came from Atlanta and has lived here for 16 years. T hey
are glad they chose Orono and talk about staying in Orono for the rest of their lives. Their daughter was a
member of the rowing crew when it first started in 2013. She benefited tremendously and was recruited
by the University of Minnesota and rowed t here through her college years. She also was an assistant
coach and helped keep the club’s program alive. They were there during the club’s rough patch. This club
was built on character. The rowing club is an ambassador of the community across the country as they
participate in regattas and events. They have been given awards for their behavior and sportsmanship.
They were proud to be part of this club; how it competed, worked, and succeeded.
Mr. Zoner stated when the rowing club was started, it was just a bunch of boats with no home. The group
took great pride in trying to make an impact on Billy’s Lighthouse to show the community they were
interested in good stewardship to reclaim the property and beautify it as well as the lakeshore. They were
in the water in hip waders pulling dumpsters of tires, pipes, and trash to bring the area back to life. There
has been a tremendous amount of sponsorship by local businesses and residents in the general
community. They will continue to support the club in any way th ey can.
Mr. Mike Feldmann, 1010 Old Long Lake Road, said they bought their home in the summer of 2017 and
the park was a major selling point. They have enjoyed a mix of activities on the lake. He attended one of
the rowing club meetings and felt they were cordial and constructive. He realizes a lot of the parks do not
serve the immediate neighborhood, a lot of people use the parks infrequently, and a majority of the time a
small frequency ends up being the majority of the users. He noted it would be unreal istic to reach out to
everyone and hoped the proxies would speak for everyone. He is encouraged to know that the statement
written about the growth of the rowing club was a mistake; the meeting he attended clarified that the
expansion was not happening. He said he reviewed emails from the rowing members and it is very
relatable in that the club has been a positive influence on them. He wished the rowing club members
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continued success. He stated the proposal was not about anyone’s feelings about the club; instead, it is
about irreversibly modifying the face of the park the Orono community has come to enjoy. He realizes the
trail will be evolving due to other improvements in the area. This proposal is for a massive building to be
placed in the center of the pa rk and there will be launches and docks close to where people will be
swimming. If the proposal goes through, the nature of the park will fundamentally and forever be
modified. Placement of a large boat storage facility, private offices overlooking the lake, and a fitness
facility is outside the scope of what should be considered good public resource stewardship. It also sets a
dangerous precedent for the future of Orono parks.
Ms. Rachel Feldmann, 1010 Old Long Lake Road, stated they are the property next to Summit Beach.
She said she appreciates that the Park Commission exists and promotes the usage of all parks in the area.
She would like to leave the park as it is. Adding the boating equipment would not fit with its purpose and
is not the best use of th e park. They did receive notice from the rowing club to get together and get
feedback, and that was great. She understands the rowing club has benefits: it’s a form of exercise and
there are scholarships available, She noted there would be a lot more traffic and the situation would need
to be assessed when it gets developed, because the City will probably have to make a bigger parking lot
and they would already be taking away from the playground and grassy area. The teenagers use the
hammocks in the trees. She said the park is very good the way it is now and asked the Commissioners to
reject the proposal.
Ms. Lisa McCarty, 3340 Graham Hill Road, stated eight years ago she and her husband wanted to move
to Orono and looked at 1000 Old Long Lake Road. They lo ved the house, but because her husband is a
surgeon and gone a lot, she was worried about the safety of the park since they had three young children
at the time. She sat in the park after dark, and the activities she saw at the time were not things she wanted
in her backyard so they did not buy the house. She believes there is a lack of perceived security in
Summit Beach Park and believes having perceived security would change some of the activities occurring
after dark. The park is known as the “Secret Beach” for a lot of secret reasons for the teenage crowd, and
it is not just hammocking. She wanted to bring a different perspective: someone who chose not to buy a
house in the neighborhood because of the park.
Ms. Mimi Bendickson, 5500 Anderson Estates Road, Independence, said she grew up in the community
and used to ride her horse down to swim in Long Lake. She was also part of the rowing club when it
started and had two children involved. She said she thought it was neat that everyone could come together
to voice their thoughts, their hopes, and their dreams for the amazing resource they have in their
backyard. She stated the rowing club is transparent, folks are from the community, and they are focused
on benefiting everyone such as 85-year -olds. It is the only club in the western suburbs so it meets the goal
of a park reaching out to others. She thinks the City has a perfect partner with the rowing club because
she knows the character behind the people. It was not an easy club to get going and they had t o meet with
two communities to prove themselves, and she feels they have proven themselves over and over again in
doing the right thing and listening. She thinks there is an opportunity for people to come together to create
something special which encompasses everything and keeps an environmentally sound use of the lake.
She said she is a realtor and sensitive to what these proposals mean to everyone. When looking at real
estate evaluations, marinas are difficult for people, but values are high for sailing clubs because it is
beautiful, there are set hours, there is no partying, so it is a completely different feel. She noted this is a
sport that respects the environment and encourages a continued conversation.
Chair Roath closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
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Klaahsen said she thought all the docks would be on the grassy part by the building and asked why there
is a need for a dock right by the beach.
Mr. Burrell said they can be flexible but thought if they come out of the boathouse and go through where
it says “Summit Beach Park” and around to avoid the beach, it might be a place to have the launch dock.
Hudson asked Mr. Burrell to comment on plans/lack of plans regarding public access to the amenities that
are already available at the beach and if they have any plans for the actual beach itself.
Mr. Burrell said to his knowledge they do not. They are encouraging people to use the park for whatever
they want to use it for. They will not be using the beach in terms of launching boats/boats coming in. He
mentioned some of the junior rowers may want to hang out at the beach after practice or rowing activities.
Hudson asked Mr. Burrell to explain why they are no longer working with Birch’s.
Mr. Burrell stated Birch’s has been an amazing partner, but in th eir view the partnership is not long-term
nor ideal in terms of wear -and-tear on their equipment, which sits outside in the elements from late April
until late October. Despite their best efforts to keep everything safe, people slip every season on the hill.
At some point they need to get their equipment inside, and if the building is open all year, it is a big part
of getting more people in the community involved in rowing in the off-season and offering community
education. The fire station has limited roo m and limited hours available. They appreciate the access they
have, but they can’t have any more than that.
Roath indicated he heard two completely opposing thoughts regarding the possibility of coexisting at the
park. He has read a lot of comments about privatizing the park and the beach and people not being able to
use it versus Mr. Burrell saying it basically is not a big deal, they are only there a little bit of time. He
asked Mr. Burrell to reconcile the matter and asked for more detail such as when they would be there,
what does it look like when they are there, are the boats on the lawn, is the equipment on the dock, etc.
Mr. Burrell said the boats would be in the boathouse and people would gather a little early to practice.
During the summer, they have two morning practices for the boys’ and girls’ youth program, and in the
afternoon, there is one combined practice for the more experienced rowers. There are three early-morning
practices for the adult program: one is Saturday morning; the other two are during the week. There are
also two nights a week where adults are rowing, Mondays and Wednesdays. At practice, most of the
activity is going on inside the building. Rowers get their oars and set them down by a spot by the launch
dock along with possib ly a water bottle, etc. If it is a four-person boat, four people would go back up and
get their boat off the rack, walk it down, drop it in the water next to the dock, grab their oars, get in the
boat, and they are off the dock and gone. It takes 15-20 minutes to get everybody off during a practice
because multiple boats would be launched at one time. In an entire week, it is a short period of time that
boats are being taken to the dock and launched. On the way back the same process happens: they get to
the dock, come out, take off their oars, put them on the lawn, the boat goes back in, they go back and get
their oars and put them away. After that, the activity would be going on inside the building.
Roath asked how he would be impacted if he had his kids a t the beach.
Mr. Burrell said he would not be impacted because they would not be accessing the beach because they
would be using a different route.
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Carter asked what they would do if they were not able to use Summit Beach Park.
Mr. Burrell said he did not know at this point. They would have to continue to row out of Birch’s and
explore other opportunities. They do not have solid Plan B’s at this point. He reminded everyone it is a
volunteer club; they all work jobs and it is off-hours for them, so they o nly have so many hours to explore
other options. This option presented itself, so this is the path they are going down right now.
Carter asked if they would be interested in Summit Park if there wasn't a building.
Mr. Burrell said that at this point he did not see why they would move if there was not a building.
Ruegemer noted kids are not just at the beach, it is a park and they are everywhere in the park. She
expressed concern about safety for others at the park when they walk their boats to and from the dock.
Mr. Burrell said there are people around the fire pit, throwing bags, and other stuff at Birch’s when they
launch. They are very careful about telling people that they are coming and to watch out for them. If
people are out on the dock, they res pectfully ask them to move. They do not get too crazy if people want
to be on their dock. They are used to activity around them while getting off and on the water because they
deal with it on a weekly basis. It’s basically all hands on deck in terms of keeping people safe.
Berg asked if there are any thoughts on increasing hours if they get the building.
Mr. Burrell said there are no plans to increase hours on the lake. The growth could come in the off-season
by getting more people involved in winter training on rowing machines. Another potential growth area
would be offering more community education classes during the week in the summer just to give people a
taste of it. Just like any other club, they lose and gain members continually.
Berg asked if the new trail would impact parking.
Mr. Burrell stated he did not think so. He was told that it might use potentially five spots.
Stephens asked what the project cost would be.
Mr. Burrell stated it is a bit of a moving target. When they talked about reducing square footage, they also
talked about using materials that may be more cost -efficient. They want to make the structure look nice
but be functional and cost -effective. They have the potential to get donated/discounted goods from
different companies because they are a non-profit. He estimated it could be near the million- dollar range.
Hudson asked if the organization could possibly leave the community if the proposal did not move
forward.
Mr. Burrell said he cannot say it’s not possible; it could happen. It would not be their desire to have that
happen and they would look to any solution possible to stay. They would have to entertain other ideas and
opportunities if necessary, but they love it here and they think of themselves as part of the community.
Roath asked if the footprint of the building was to scale.
Mr. Burrell indicated he believed so.
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Roath asked if the footprint changed since the square footage changed.
Mr. Burrell said the footprint is fairly similar. The changes took place on the second level where the
square footage and height was brought down in the hope the immediate neighbors had a better view.
Roath asked if the plan said the words “public restroom” or “public toilets.”
Mr. Burrell said he was correct; it is in the back of the building.
Berg asked if the height stayed the same.
Mr. Burrell noted the height has been reduced from 2 stories to 1½ stories.
Stephens asked how the site was chosen for the initial proposal.
Mr. Burrell said they looked at the park, walked it with different officials and the landscape and architect
partner. The location was the only feasible location given the setbacks, the lake, and the wetlands. If they
would have put it in the parking lot, another parking lot would have had to be dug.
Roath a sked if the boat launch was at the smaller northeast dock depicted on the plan.
Mr. Burrell said it is farther up.
Roath asked if Mr. Burrell considered having the garages on the upstairs level so the path for the boats
could be out the east side of the building and down the hill and the longer dock could be located up near
the other dock, allowing the path to be away from the park and beach.
Mr. Burrell said he did not believe they explored that and could look at that as an idea.
Roath asked how many boats the rowing club has today.
Mr. Burrell stated it is 25.
Roath asked what the boat capacity of the building was.
Mr. Burrell stated it was maybe 25-30.
Roath asked if growth was constrained by the size.
Mr. Burrell stated he was correct, that they can only get so many boats in the building, about 20% more.
Roath asked what the current agreement is on practice hours on the lake.
Mr. Burrell said he did not have the exact verbiage in front of him. He believes it is sunup to sundown
during the week except for Friday afternoon, Saturday morning until 11, and they are not there on
Sunday. They do not come close to utilizing that much time on the lake.
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Roath and Mr. Burrell discussed that they don’t anticipate the number of practices increasing for the
rowing club, but it was possible.
Roath reiterated they are constrained by the number of boats they have.
Mr. Burrell agreed and added they are also constrained by the number of coaches and safety launches.
Roath asked how other lake users could know or anticipate when the rowing club would be on the lake.
Mr. Burrell said he thinks the normal boaters on the lake pretty much know when they will be out there.
They have been wearing more fluorescent, bright colors so it is much easier to see the rowers.
Roath asked if Mr. Burrell could elaborate on his comment about partnering with the City regarding
playground equipment.
Mr. Burrell said originally the Park Commission was talking about a new playground which may have
been pushed off to the side with t his project. If there is an opportunity to help with that as part of a
partnership, they are open to that.
Berg commented that a playground is still part of the vision of Summit Beach.
Mr. Burrell said they are more than happy to have discussions about h ow to help pay for some of that.
They think it’s important to have that for family members of the club, and it gives more use to the beach.
Berg and Mr. Burrell agreed that bike racks would need to also be looked at.
Roath asked if Mr. Burrell could comment on the rough patch in the rowing club’s history that was
mentioned and if it was financial.
Mr. Burrell said he had no comment about the rough patch and that it was pre-2013. He has been involved
with the second evolution of the club and it has nothing to do with the club now. It was a different culture
and a different time, and there were some bad things that happened, but the people part of this club had
nothing to do with it.
An unidentified audience member stated there has never been a rough patch with the Long Lake Rowing
Crew. That was the previous entity, and this club had to rebuild confidence in the community.
Roath asked for comments/concerns based on the information regarding the rowing club and potential
partnership.
Ruegemer said she does not have any problems with the rowing club, it sounds like a wonderful
organization, but that does not mean it is a good fit for Summit Beach. Her concern is this is a nature park
and a swimming beach and this would change the use of the park. She would not feel safe if her children
were swimming there and rowboats were coming and going. She noted Bruce Dayton was an
environmental advocate and feels it would be a disservice to him to cut down old-growth trees to put in a
boat storage facility. Part of the Park Commission’s job is to protect the environment in addition to
serving the public. She does not feel it is in the best interests of the park to cut down old-growth trees to
build a place to protect boats. She loves seeing the boats on the lake and wished the LLRC the best.
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Roath asked Ruegemer if she had problems with public-private partnerships.
Ruegemer said she does not and a lot of times they work out great. It is a well-used park and this would
change that use. She does have a concern that the building would be 100% private and the City would not
have access to the building.
Roath noted he heard there would be access through community education for the general public. He also
recalled hearing earlier the deck would be open to the public and asked if that was still in the plans.
Mr. Burrell said right now the deck is not in the plan. When they reduced the square footage, they could
not get around potential liability and vandalism issues.
Carter said he has no concern about the club activit y or public-private partnerships. He would love to see
their community and boat club come to the Commissioners with a presentation to say why they think it is
a good idea. He stated if he had to choose right now between the proposal and not doing it, he would
choose to not do it for a lot of reasons.
Klaahsen stated she has no concerns with the rowing club. She noted Mr. Burrell has listened to concerns
and questions from the Park Commission and the community outreach has been adequate. She has no
concerns club-wise and the approach to the proposal.
Roath asked for input on the design/location of the building.
Ruegemer said the building has a huge footprint and the park basically consists of wetlands, which the
City is already mowing, and old-growth woods. It would take down a big chunk of old-growth woods.
Klaahsen asked how many trees would have to come down and whether any were currently diseased.
Mr. Burrell stated the original plan had 6-8 trees coming down. After walking the park, some of the trees
that would come down are either diseased or dying. The plan is to plant new trees in the park as well,
more than would come out.
Klaahsen asked Staff if there were any reports that could confirm there are diseased trees and if there
were plans in the works to replace them.
Edwards said a tree survey was done last year, and although he doesn’t recall the exact numbers, a large
number of the trees at Summit Beach are diseased. The City does not have a tree planting program.
Carter said if the Commission was introduced to the idea that there was an interest to develop the park
possibly with bathrooms, playgrounds, parking lots, and a building and launches for the boat club, the
Commission would get the right parties together, have an engagement process, develop a master plan, and
then stand back and take a look at it. Instead, the Commission is looking at a proposal from the boat club
and saying yes or no. He thinks it is a possibility but that it will take a lot more work.
Roath stated that, as a Commissioner, he is not looking to change or impact any of the current users. The
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the benefit to the community and better utilize the beach and park. His biggest concern is how club
activities would impact other people’s activities.
Berg pointed out that it is a natural area; it is relaxing to go there. Most people are concerned about taking
the feeling away that you are in a natural area.
Ruegemer stated Bruce Dayton donated land specifically as a place for people to go to enjoy nature. She
hates to see this land as an opportunity to build when his intent in donating it was opposite of that. Even if
it is there, it doesn’t mean that it should be developed just because the City can and somebody wants to.
Berg asked if Ruegemer opposed a playground.
Ruegemer indicated that a natural playground has been in their plans for a long time but that is different
than a 6,000-9,000 square-foot building.
Berg said the playground was pushed to the side because of other developments. Her vision has always
been to create a natural playground at that park.
Hudson stated because it is so early in the planning process, a lot of questions cannot be answered -- what
the finishes are, how it ties into nature -- and it makes it hard for the Commission. A big part of
conserving nature is also promoting the use and interest of nature. The more people on the lake, the more
people interested in the conservation of the resource.
Ruegemer said the Commission is currently transforming a road into a trail and being careful with putting
a lot of environmental aspects into it such as rain water gardens and new trees, which will bring more
people into the park and increased use.
Carter stated that this is a good plan that needs further development. He noted Dayton’s vision/intent
needs to be figured out and the abstract found. There needs to be better engagement, and it would be
better to do that in the summer when people are using the park so they can be reached out to. People in
the community and the rowing club need to come together and be the client so the Park Commission does
not need to decide if the client is the rowing club or the community, because it should be both. He
suggested doing a trial period without a building with some amount of traffic from Birch’s moving to
Summit to see how it works. A master plan needs to be created. He said it would not be that difficult to
show the impact on the neighbors’ views. There is a lot of potential, but if the Commission rushes to
judgment, it would be hard for him to make a choice to go in this direction.
Stephens gave his initial impression: it is a large building and large impact on a small park. Some will
view it as a positive impact; some will view it as a negative impact. He also would like to see more
collaboration and creativity so it can be a more positive impact for everyone. He does not know if it has
reached an “inspired design” at this time. He thought the rowing club would have a more favorable
response if it was a more creative proposal.
Hudson noted the letters/emails/conversations had nothing but the highest praise for the LLRC and he is
proud to have them in the community. He would like to see increased outreach such as an open house and
not just invitations to people. He agreed the abstract needs to be found. The Commissioners are concerned
with the use of the park. He believes this promotes increased use, community participation, fitness, and
well-being. The contact he received was 75% in support of the proposal.
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Ruegemer noted most of the letters came from the rowing club. The letters she received from neighbors
were 99.9% the opposite. The Commission has to look at the broader community, not just the rowing
club. The parks are neighborhood parks; they are meant to serve communities. She stated it sounds like a
very positive club and she does not know of anyone that says anything negative about the club, but that
does not mean it is a great fit for Summit.
Ms. Victoria Seals, 3620 Eileen Street, said she thought the process to get here is unfortunate for
everyone. As a Councilmember, she is looking for this to be compartmentalized. She is not worried about
the design. What she wants to know is whether it is good to look at a partnership: yes/no. Do the
Commissioners think this will expand usage of the park: yes/no. Are there things to figure out: probably.
Do we want to maintain the nature setting: yes. She said the LLRC is doing their best to adjust to
feedback and that feedb ack may put them in a doom loop. She asked the Commissioners to give some
guidance because it helps the Planning Commission, who will dig into it and give some advice. She
discussed the Commissioners’ views and noted the reason there are so many steps in the process is so that
things can be vetted. If she was the LLRC, she would not know where to go and what their next step was.
Basically, they want to know if the Park Commission is interested; do they want to go on a second date.
Carter clarified that this is what he was talking to Roath about, providing guidance to the Council rather
than voting. He requested Seals to repeat that specific set of questions.
Ms. Seals stated she looks at the situation this way: Do I think it would be good to look at this
partnership: yes/no. Do I think this will bring more people to the park and expand usage: yes/no. She
referenced the “secret” park and noted if it’s everyone’s park, it should not be a secret. She asked if
people wanted to increase usage. She suggested als o including some callouts/watchouts/lookouts that
might be important such as: make sure to preserve nature in a certain way; make sure there is a clear
division for rowers as opposed to people who want access to the beach. She stated when it comes before
the City Council, she wants to make sure she knows what was important to the Park Commission.
Edwards indicated most of those considerations are in the packet under “Considerations.”
Carter said he read the considerations and had a hard time answering them. In response to Ms. Seal’s
questions, he can support a partnership. He would try to keep it natural and create divisions. Yes, it will
bring more people to the park; but he is not sure if that is a good idea. He knows they have changed the
park dramatically with the closing of the road and other developments, and he would like to see that play
out. He reiterated there is a better process and he would support the idea of a second date, but he does not
want to have a yes/no vote on this proposal.
Berg said she agreed with Carter’s thoughts.
Klaahsen stated that she is supportive of the partnership, and the time the club would be on the water and
using the space is not prime family beach time. She is very concerned about swimmer safety and having a
roped-off area and boats being diverted away from the beach. She believes there would be more use with
the addition of the LLRC, including winter use and having a multi-use building with community ed. She
thinks LLRC sponsoring part of the playground would allow the City to upgrade from their previous plan
and make it more of a destination. She said Orono has a lot of “secret beaches” which offer no amenities
other than access points, picnic tables, and sand. This is the only beach that has the opportunity to become
more of a destination beach because it has a little more space. The City has an opportunity to put a
playground there, the rowers would be out there, and there would be trail connections. She thinks it can
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be done in a responsible way, and the rowing clu b has demonstrated responsibility with the environment
and community. She would want new trees to replace the trees that are coming down, swimmer safety,
multi-usage of the building, as much public access as possible, and some playground sponsorship.
Roath noted something could be put in place to restrict hours of practice/usage at the facility if needed.
Carter indicated he is very involved in Big Island Park where they are developing accessible trails, a
bathroom, and maybe a shelter. It has been a very long process with a lot of public engagement. When he
lived in Minneapolis, he was on a citizens advisory committee for Brownie Lake. He recommended there
be something like a citizens advisory committee that either represents the interests of the rowing club or
works together with the rowing club to try to come up with a workable solution.
Ms. Feldmann suggested “partnership” be defined because the agenda states the proposal is very specific
for a boathouse in Summit Beach. She stated there needs to be guidance whether a boathouse in Summit
Beach should continue to be discussed, because that would help decide how the committee could be
formulated, and who would be put on the committee. It’s not about the partnership with Orono and the
boating club, because that partnership is going on; there’s no need for a “second date'' for that. This would
be to bring clarity to whether or not there should be a building that is going to take up space on Summit
Beach Park to store boats. She suggested waiting until the playground was put in and the other
developments and see what that does as far as use. She is worried about the safety aspect also.
Berg commented that it is about a partnership as well as how the LLRC will develop what they need for
their part of the partnership and how the Commission will approve it. With the partnership comes the
building and how the LLRC will utilize the beach and park.
Roath recapped the concerns regarding the proposal: legal aspects about the easement; Dayton’s intent for
the park; growth of the club; impact of its usage relative to other users of the park; building size;
environmental impact; whether it’s part of a master plan or if the Commission is being strategic enough;
placement of the dock; and size of the parking lot. The n ext step is to decide if they want a second date.
Hudson moved that the proposal as presented progress to step two of the process, taking into
account all the concerns/considerations that have been highlighted during the entire process.
Carter said if the motion was to support the proposal, he would vote no. However, if the motion was to
bring the discussion to the Council with a series of suggestions, he would be able to vote for that.
Hudson indicated it would be the latter scenario.
Carter moved that the proposal be moved to the City Council with guidance from the Park
Commission, including a recommendation of a completion of a master plan for Summit Park that
contemplates the potential of the boat club and involves some kind of citizen group committee that
represents the community. He would also like the proposal to come back to the Park Commission.
Ruegemer stated it is the Park Commission’s job to vote on the proposal rather than pass the buck to the
City Council, because then it’s out of the Park Commission’s hands.
Carter clarified he was offering a friendly amendment. Carter moved to move the discussion to the
City Council meeting with the caveat that the next phase is to develop a master plan for the park
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where the City includes the consideration of the rowing club and having some sort of community
council or committee to represent the community at large.
Hudson supported and accepted the friendly good amendment.
The Commissioners discussed that the Park Commission is supporting that the proposal be brought to the
City Council with the following conditions: a master plan be completed, likely to be done by the Park
Commission; a citizen representative committee formed that has input into the master plan and process;
the proposal comes back to the Park Commission at some point after task number two. They also
discussed what the Park Commission should be voting on.
Berg seconded the motion as amended.
After discussion it was decided the motion should be restated.
Carter moved, Berg seconded, to move the proposal to the City Council for review with the
guidance that there needs to be a master plan created before there is any decision as to whether the
rowing club is part of the park or not, it needs to involve a broader set of community input, and the
Park Commission should have a role in that. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Abstain 1 (Ruegemer).
From: BETSY LANG (CRGL-THIRDPARTY.COM) [mailto:BETSY_LANG@CRGL-THIRDPARTY.COM]
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 9:07 AM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew - Summit Park project
To the Orono Parks Commission,
I'm writing to express my involvement with Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) and support the project to
find the club a long term home in partnership with the Orono Parks Commission.
I returned to Minnesota after 15 years living abroad, where I was lucky to live on a river that saw rowing
crews pass daily. I loved seeing the rowers silently make their way upstream, and when I moved to the
Western suburbs of Minneapolis, I reached out to the club in Long Lake to see if there was any
possibility of trying it out myself. The group was welcoming and encouraging; I started the winter indoor
training with them the year I arrived and started on the lake the following summer.
The team is open to newcomers, helps youth and adults learn a lifelong sport and allows interaction
with the natural beauty of Long Lake. I've now had the pleasure to get to know the club's members,
learned to row and found an undescribable enjoyment on the water.
Long Lake is quite a bit different from the summer highways of neighboring Lakes like Minnetonka.
Having non-motorized boats regularly accessing the water maintains a healthy balance, instilling a sense
of respect for the lake and for human powered machines. It also creates a sense of identity and
community for past, present and future rowing enthusiasts.
I hope to give my children an opportunity to learn to row when they get to high school. The LLRC helps
teach young people stewardship of the lake and encourages community service as part of the team
experience. The inclusive, respectful spirit of the club teaches life lessons that are reinforced through
regular interaction with the Masters (adult) rowers. Seeing all ages participate in a healthy outdoor
activity makes the visit to Long Lake worth it for both spectators and participants.
I encourage you to support LLRC, a great asset to the communities of Orono and Long Lake, in their
mission to make the club more visible and accessible with a boat house at Summit Park. If you have any
questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Betsy Lang
Mound, MN
From: Nate Olson [mailto:kleb11@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 1:57 AM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; b_roath@yahool.com; Janice Berg
(jcbjvbsmb@msn.com) <jcbjvbsmb@msn.com>; caseyconradhudson@gmail.com;
taylorjstephens@gmail.com; julieruegemer@hotmail.com; rick.carter@lhbcorp.com;
jendenzel@gmail.com; Dustin Rief <drief@ci.orono.mn.us>; Anna Carlson <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Dear Orono Park Commision Members, Orono City Administrator, & Orono City Clerk
Summit Park, as it is right now, is one of the most beautiful, peaceful parks/beaches that I have ever
been to. I have lived in numerous States across the country and I love the outdoors. Our family moved
here to MN almost five years ago and a friend brought us to this beach when we first moved here. My
family of six has been coming to this beach numerous times a year to enjoy the beauty and peacefulness
it provides. We have also shared this treasure with friends so they can also enjoy and be at the
park/beach when they have their own free time.
What you are proposing would take away a public "park." More importantly, it would take away a very
popular park that is used by many, every single day throughout the summer, all day long. What benefit
does the row club proposal provide to the community who currently enjoy the park/beach as it is? Is
the row club going to create a new park/beach for all of us who currently enjoy the park/beach as it
is? Will the row club reimburse the local businesses for the amount of money they lose from consumers
who currently come to the City and purchase goods and enjoy Summit Park and will no longer come to
the City of Orono when you decide to put a row club in place of a beautiful park/beach? If not, will the
City reimburse those local businesses for that lost business income without increasing the taxes of the
people who live within the City of Orono? No need to answer, because we know the answer to those
last two questions.
In the five years that I have lived in MN (two years in Wayzata and three years in Medina) and traveled
to what our family calls "the secret beach," I have spent a lot of money on local businesses in the City of
Orono. Whether it be gas for my vehicles, groceries, laundry at the laundromat when our washing
machine broke down, maintenance on a lawnmower/snowblower, going out to dinner, storage unit for
my boat, soccer lessons at Donny Mark's dome, buying paint at Sherwin William's, etc... Every time I
now travel to my boat slip on Lake Minnetonka I stop in the City of Orono and spend money. If the City
of Orono decides that a row club is more important for a select few than it is for a large group, I will also
decide if it is worth it for me to spend my money on the local businesses within the City of Orono. So I
would like you to ask yourselves, and challenge you, to really think about this. I know for a fact that not
every person that comes to that park/beach lives in Orono, so my notes regarding just me and my family
spending our money in Orono is also the true facts of many families that travel to Orono to enjoy the
park/beach and the local businesses within the City. My point is, this is not just a simple decision, row
club or park. Your decision will have a big economic impact on the community and it is very important
whether you want to make a decision for a select few, or a large group who helps, and adds, to your
community.
Nate
From: Jenny Brockman [mailto:jenny.brockman1@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 29, 2020 6:56 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: Amy Johnson <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Permanent
Dear Sir, I would like to voice my enthusiasm for finding a permanent home for the Long Lake
Rowing Club. My daughter was one of the first members of this fantastic organization. It provided a
sense of community by requiring each of the members of this club to participate in community
improvement events as well as providing a way for her to meet new people of all ages by coming
together with a common goal.
This experience paved the way for her to continue to recognize how important community service is and
she has continued this on this path as she makes her way through her college years.
I was also thrilled that there was something in Long Lake that brought people to our community from all
over the region, which in turn provided our hometown businesses a chance to enhance their revenue
earning opportunities.
Whenever I am driving through Long Lake and the rowers on are the water it is always fun to see them
out there and now with the new walking path and the open view to the lake seeing the boats will be
even more enjoyable for all of us.
This club has provided an opportunity for all members of this community to enjoy having Long Lake be
an option for entertainment and exercise, where there was not that choice before.
I am in full support of granting the Long Lake Rowing Club this opportunity, they are an excellent
steward of the lake and community!
--
Jenny Brockman
985 Willow View Drive
Long Lake, MN 55356
jenny.brockman1@gmail.com
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From: Mimi Bendickson [mailto:mimibendickson@icloud.com]
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 3:19 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Support for LLRC future boathouse
I am writing in support for the long lake rowing club and the proposed new boathouse on Long Lake.
As a member of the Orono community and a past LLRC member and parent of two former rowers, I
believe that this club has proved its benefits to our community in both large and small ways. It has a
commitment to our lake, our community and giving back to the community and it has enhanced lives!
What a beautiful sport that promotes health for all ages, is respectful of the environment and is
beautiful to watch! It has also put Long Lake on the national map with its successes!
A boathouse would be a lovely attribute that again is respectful to the lake and neighbors. This club is
made up of families that believe in doing what is right for everyone and we should be proud of their
commitment to our community Respectfully Mimi Bendickson
Mimi Morrison Bendickson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Distinctive Homes Division
201 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391
612-695-8321
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From: Hayley Harris [mailto:hjhhactivities@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 1:31 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Permanent Home for Long Lake Rowing Crew
Dear Orono Parks Commission,
Our family has been a part of Long Lake Rowing Crew since March 2017. Both of our daughters have
learned to row with the guidance of amazing coaches and teammates through the LLRC Juniors rowing
program.
Long Lake Rowing Crew is so much more than the shell of a permanent home or simply a bunch of boats
rowing on the lake. Our daughters have learned many valuable life lessons and had many great
opportunities as a result of being a part of the Long Lake Rowing Crew family. In particular, we believe
there are seven things that make Long Lake Rowing Crew special.
Contributing members of a community. As parents, we work hard to encourage our daughters to be
active participants in the communities where we live, work, and play. Long Lake Rowing Crew is an
important part of our family. Our daughters are good stewards on the lake, enjoy spending time at
Summit Beach in between practices, help with Community Ed Learn to Row programs, support local
businesses and organizations in Long Lake and the surrounding communities, and foster meaningful
relationships with teens and adults by interacting positively and leading by example.
Rowing promotes lifelong health and wellness. Our daughters like how being active makes them feel.
They both enjoy participating in varsity sports for their high school (one is a Nordic skier and one is a
swimmer) and rowing for Long Lake Rowing Crew. It’s common knowledge that taking care of your body
and your mind is good for your soul. One of the nicest parts of rowing for them is being outside and
being on the water while getting a great workout. When they are on the water, they are able to forget
about everything else going in their lives and have some fun. As parents, we love that rowing is a lifelong
sport.
Importance of commitment and time management. Whether working on endurance and technique on
the erg machine or practicing in boats on the water, our daughters commit their time and energy 5 days
a week to preparing to participate in a select number of regattas. They spend far more time practicing
than actually racing and yet are excited to continually work on improving and preparing to test out their
skills in races and spend time with their teammates. Long Lake Rowing Crew has taught them the
importance of respecting everyone’s time as if it were their own. They have to be masters of time
management in order to fit rowing in and around school, studying, work, and socializing with friends.
Long Lake Rowing Crew has helped them learn that working smarter to make the most of every practice
is more efficient than simply working longer.
Setting goals and working hard to achieve them. Our daughters understand the importance of making a
commitment to themselves, their teammates, and their coaches and making practices a priority in order
to achieve their personal goals and team goals. It takes hard work and dedication. Being a part of Long
Lake Rowing Crew has shown them what is possible when a team has a clear goal in mind and works
collectively to learn and achieve success. Our daughters have experienced many little and big successes
from trying a new sport, embracing feedback from coaches, learning from mistakes, pushing their limits,
and making each race count individually and for their team.
Value of teamwork. There is nothing comparable to working together as part of a rowing crew to really
understand what it means to be part of a team and put it all on the line for the people in your boat.
Rowing is teamwork’s best teacher. One of rowing’s greatest lessons is learning how to deal with
adversity and treat it as an opportunity. Everyone has to be in sync and balance with one another,
pushing each other’s physical and mental limits. It’s important to really know your teammates and
understand what motivates them because you are pulling for yourself and your teammates. Typically,
the fastest boats are the ones with the most trust in each other and the ones that are literally able to
move together in one motion to move forward, which is why teamwork and camaraderie important in
rowing.
Recognizing unique contributions. Long Lake Rowing Crew celebrates everyone’s unique skills and roles
within the team whether they are known as the fastest rower, strongest rower, most dependable rower,
most spirited rower or known for leading by example, mentoring novice rowers, making others feel
welcome, creating team bonding opportunities, volunteering their time. People of all ages, sizes, skill
levels and physical limitations can learn to row and achieve. Something that makes Long Lake Rowing
Crew special is the effort everyone puts in from top to bottom - rowers, coaches, parents, and
community partners - to ensure success.
Good ambassadors. Members of Long Lake Rowing Crew represent themselves/Long Lake/Minnesota
while participating at local/regional/national regattas and prestigious events like The Head of the
Charles Regatta in Boston. They are also good ambassadors when talking to college coaches and going
on college visits. The image you project when interacting with others is a reflection of the community,
organizations, coaches, teammates, friends, and family members that have helped shaped you as an
individual and helped you along your journey.
We are advocates for establishing a permanent home for Long Lake Rowing Crew. A permanent home
would be a good addition to the redevelopment of Summit Beach, an asset to the community of
residents and businesses in and around the Long Lake body of water, and allow Long Lake Rowing Crew
to continue guiding youth and offering programming that is open to anyone in the community who
wants to enjoy the lake as an observer, learner, or competitor.
Hayley and Chris Harris
From: Annie Hubbard [mailto:ahubbard123@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 8:57 AM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; b_roath@yahool.com; Janice Berg
(jcbjvbsmb@msn.com) <jcbjvbsmb@msn.com>; caseyconradhudson@gmail.com;
taylorjstephens@gmail.com; julieruegemer@hotmail.com; rick.carter@lhbcorp.com;
jendenzel@gmail.com
Cc: Long Lake Rowing Crew <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Attention Orono Parks Commission - support for Long Lake Rowing Crew home at Summit Park
Dear Orono Parks Commission Members,
As an Orono resident, a mom to a current and a former Long Lake Rowing Crew rower, and one of the
founders of the Crew, I needed to write to express my hope that the Orono Parks Commission would
consider Summit Park on Long Lake as a permanent home for LLRC and our greater community.
It was not that many years ago we were sitting around a kitchen table trying to organize a community
rowing club, one that could introduce people of all ages to the beautiful sport of rowing with the
intention of developing a life-long love of the sport among all community members. It's hard to believe
that within 5 years we've not only succeeded in launching the Crew, including an adult masters program,
we've literally created world champion rowers and have sent kids off to Div 1 rowing programs. Yes, we
have amazing coaches, talented rowers and very involved parents, but we also have a community that
has supported this vision every step of the way.
And yet, even though LLRC is an internationally-known rowing organization, we've relied on the extreme
generosity of Birch's as well as the City of Long Lake's planning department to annually renew our
temporary "housing". This lack of a permanent home base limits opportunities to have even more
community members explore rowing. Rowing is truly a gentle sport that allows community members of
all ages and abilities to participate.
We've been blessed by the perfect size and calm waters of Long Lake for optimal rowing and by the
members of the Orono and Long Lake communities that have built and supported the "little club that
could" into a formidable rowing organization that is nationally admired and respected. We are asking
you to consider taking the next step to make this club a permanent member of the community at large
by providing LLRC the space to call home. LLRC has not only discovered and supported home-grown
athletes, it has been a home that has launched life-long friendships and tremendous pride in our
community.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to envisioning the future of LLRC with your support.
Annie Hubbard
258 Cygnet Place
Orono, MN 55356
952-270-2759
From: Bianca Januik [mailto:Bianca@primroseplymouth.com]
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 7:34 AM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com
Subject: Row Club
Good Morning,
Although this email may be late, I wanted to take a moment to show our support of a permanent Boat
House on Long Lake. Long Lake is a wonderful lake, positioned in the middle of a community and as you
know enjoyed be many throughout the summer months. We fully support and encourage a permanent
Boat House on the lake that would encourage and provide many to take advantage of the many positive
effects of rowing, as well as an additional reason to enjoy the Lake and surrounding parks. Not only will
this structure add volume to the Rowing Club but as I stated prior the benefits that it would add to the
community are abundant and I am confident members of the area would take full advantage of.
Thank you,
Bianca and Bob Januik
Area Residents
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From: Sandie Berger [mailto:sandie596@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 10:57 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: Long Lake Rowing Llrc <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing program
Long Lake is a beautiful natural asset in our community and the Long Lake Rowing Club has leveraged
that asset for the benefit of athletes, spectators, and the community at large.
My daughter, Julie Berger (Orono High School ‘15), joined the club in 2013. The club was fairly new, and
the excitement of all the people learning to row was palpable. In the short time that rowing has been
available on Long Lake, the success of the program has been incredible. Several high school athletes
have gone on to row in prestigious collegiate programs, many with generous scholarship offers.
Perhaps more important though, are the number of people, including my daughter and me, who have
been exposed to a wonderful lifetime sport. The Long Lake Rowing Club is a tremendous asset to our
community - benefiting both those on the water and those spectating from the comfort of Birch’s. I am
completely in support of a better facility and permanent home for the club.
Sandie Berger
1150 Old Crystal Bay Road
Wayzata, MN. 55391
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From: Melinda Nelson [mailto:melindaclaire@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:41 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew
To the Orono Parks Commission,
I'm a master rower with the Long Lake Rowing Crew and I'm writing in support of a permanent home on
Long Lake. I've been part of the club since the beginning, so I have a deep appreciation for the
communities of Orono and Long Lake. My late father used to live in Long Lake so I'm grateful to both
cities for allowing the club to grow and thrive, since it gives me an opportunity to spend time in an area
he loved.
I live in Excelsior, a city that provides a unique sense of community for both residents and visitors.
Similarly, I believe that Long Lake Rowing Crew has enhanced and expanded the sense of community in
Orono and Long Lake. Over the last seven-plus years, my fellow rowers and I have spent many hours
learning to row and encouraging new people to discover Long Lake and watch/participate in the sport.
I've also made Orono and Long Lake part of my regular routine, as I shop at Harvest Moon and buy
coffee at Caribou and gas at SuperAmerica/Speedway. I buy plants and shrubs at Otten Brothers and
wine at the liquor store. I also dine at Birch's, both after rowing practice and all year-round with family
and friends from across the Twin Cities.
I hope you will support a permanent home on the lake, as I believe it will allow the club to further
support and enhance the spirit of community in Orono and Long Lake.
Sincerely, Melinda Nelson
Melinda Nelson
Tel. 612-840-1149
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Melinda Nelson
Tel. 612-840-1149
From: Rea James [mailto:sales@jamespq.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:16 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew boathouse proposal
To: Orono Parks Commission
Dear Commission Members,
The purpose of this email is to give you our strong support for the proposed boathouse and other
improvements presented by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC). We live in Long Lake, and are proud of
the lake and its value to the community. A lake with active participants – whether it be water skiiers,
swimmers, paddleboarders, fishermen, or rowers – signifies a healthy community that supports active
lifestyles outside. Additionally, the lake is an important draw for local businesses, and the proposed
LLRC improvements has the potential to boost visitors (and business) to the area.
While we have only had one year of involvement with LLRC, we have noticed the rowers on the lake for
many years, and marveled at the beauty of the sport. Every person I have ever talked with (no kidding!)
loves the sight of rowers on the water! As we have become more involved with LLRC, we have only
been more impressed with the club as it is truly a community-based club that welcomes all.
Finally, establishing a permanent home for the club will help to provide programming to all community
members. This is key, as the club is relatively new (just over five years), and there is a lot of interest /
curiosity among community residents about the sport itself (rules, events, etc.).
We appreciate you taking the time to review this email in support of LLRC’s boathouse. We really feel it
can only bring benefits to not only the lake, but to the wider community as a whole. Thank you.
Best Regards,
Rea and Jeremy James
From: Lori Goodsell [mailto:drlorigoodsell@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 3:58 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club 2
Hello,
As a resident of Long Lake and user of Summit Park, I am writing to ask you to protect and nurture Long
Lake Rowing Club. It's a great club that taught me to row for the first time 18 months ago. I've felt a lot
more connected to the communities of Long Lake and Orono and have spent a lot of time on the lake
since taking up rowing and I would have never found my love for rowing without a rowing club so close
to my home.
Before that, I would launch my paddleboard from Summit Beach. It's a nice piece of land but so
underutilized! I remember the time the criminals set fire to the portapotties 2-3 years ago. Hopefully
with more action in the park and more people around, we will have less crimes of that nature.
One thing I didn't know about rowing before I started is that it is a sport where many generations are
involved which makes for responsible use and supervision of young people as well.
Our little Long Lake/Orono hub is such a center of fitness right now. Please us keep it that way and
continue to expand our health and wellness offerings. Considering the water quality issues we've spent
the last couple years working on with Long Lake, it seems non-motorized water craft use would be
highly encouraged as it's the least impactful environmentally on the lake AND has a positive impact on
our community member's health.
Please support Long Lake rowing club finding a permanent home on Long Lake at Summit Beach.
Dr Lori Goodsell
From: Tammis McMillan <tammis.mcmillan@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 2:53 PM
Subject: LLRC equipment storage at Summit Park on Long Lake, Orono
To: aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us. <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com <longlakerowing@gmail.com>, Isabel Keating
(isabella.keating@gmail.com) <isabella.keating@gmail.com>
To Orono City Council:
As a resident on Long Lake, I have greatly enjoyed and appreciate the Long Lake Rowing Club. I
understand their need for a permanent storage facility and give my support for the initial proposed site
at Summit Beach, Orono on Long Lake.
Sincerely,
Tammis McMillan
1274 Tealwood Place
Long Lake, MN
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Amy Johnson
612.850.3192
Director LLRCrew
Long Lake Rowing Crew
www.longlakerowing.org
Face Book: Long Lake Rowing Crew
Twitter: @LLRCrew
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From: DeeAnn Stinebaugh [mailto:deeann.stinebaugh@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:38 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com
Subject: Orono Parks Commission
Hello-
As a resident of Orono, and a parent of a former junior rower from Long Lake Rowing Crew, I would like
to show my support for the boat house on Long Lake. LLRC has brought the life long sport of rowing to
our family and to our community. My daughters first experience with rowing was at the University of
Minnesota during a summer camp. When she decided she wanted to pursue the sport we were thrilled
to find a club in Long Lake.
Long Lake is the perfect location for so many reasons, including the size of the beautiful lake and the
supportive community. This boat house, a permanent home for LLRC would enable them to continue to
serve the community by providing programming for all ages and all skill levels. It is a beautiful sport to
watch and so many people have commented to me that they enjoy watching the rowers on the lake.
LLRC not only provides fitness opportunities for all ages, they are conscientious in their use of the land
and lake, and provide community service opportunities for their members.
Please support the use of the land at Summit Park on Long Lake for LLRC.
Best-
DeeAnn Stinebaugh
From: SANDRA McCarthy [mailto:sandraMN@msn.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:32 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com
Subject: Attention: Orono Parks Commission. Support for Long Lake Rowing Crew
Dear Orono Parks Commission,
I am writing in support of Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) and their desire to have a
permanent home with access to Long Lake. Rowing is a sport that can be learned and
enjoyed by people of almost any age and creates a beneficial social component that
connects people to their local community.
As a non-profit, LLRC strives to be an inclusive club that promotes wellness, self esteem,
camaraderie, and community involvement. Long Lake Rowing Crew has had an impressive
competitive history in it’s short time, yet it welcomes rowers of every caliber--those who
simply want to soak up the beautiful environment, all the way to those who have
represented the United States on the national rowing team.
For the junior rowers, LLRC has created the opportunity for local athletes to participate and
learn from being part of a team. For many, it has been the pathway for them to attend
universities they otherwise may not have been able to attend. For those already in a college
program, rowing on Long Lake has been essential during the off-season to allow them to
continue to excel and maintain their scholarships. For adults, LLRC presents the wonderful
opportunity for experienced rowers to continue their love of the sport through competition
or just for fun and fitness. For adults new to the sport of rowing, LLRC offers the chance to
learn something new and according to most adults in the program, “Something they always
wanted to try but didn’t have access to.”
The current situation of storing equipment outdoors, is not secure and drastically shortens
the lifespan of expensive equipment. This also deters private boat owners, who would be
valuable members to LLRC, from wanting to join and contribute to the community. The lack
of a boathouse also doesn’t support the social component that so many people desire about
team sports. A permanent home for LLRC will allow for a safer, more secure environment for
equipment and for people. It will create more opportunities for the local community to get
out in nature, enjoy the lake, keep minds and bodies healthy and create lasting memories
through friendship and community.
Thank you for your consideration,
Sandra and Finbarr McCarthy
From: Paul Terry [mailto:paul.terry@hero-health.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:08 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Orono Parks Commission and a Long Lake Rowing Facility
To the Orono Parks Commission,
This email is offered in support of the proposed addition of a rowing facility at Summit Park on Long
Lake. I anticipate that you are receiving considerable support from sports and fitness enthusiasts, from
parents who understand the value of youth sports and from the many who are eager to see Long Lake
flourish as a community with diverse and inclusive recreational offerings.
This email is to affirm each of these as terrific reasons for you to support a new rowing facility but also
to appeal to the commission about the vital role that our parks and Long Lake/Orono's recreational
offerings contribute to the business well-being of these and surrounding communities.
I have had the pleasure of being the CEO of three different organizations based here in the Twin Cities.
When it comes to retaining talent that already works in Minnesota and, in particular, relating to the
challenge of attracting and recruiting talent from around the nation to come work for us in Minnesota, I
have routinely touted the active, hearty Minnesota lifestyle and the beauty and inimitable charm and
allure of our Minnesota lakes. My work relates to worksite health promotion research and the
relationship between healthy living and worker engagement and productivity. The evidence that has
amassed over the past two decades shows that companies with robust health and well-being offerings
and opportunities regularly out perform those without a focus on employee well-being.
As I'm sure you already appreciate, recruiting top talent has gotten ever more difficult in a low
unemployment economy. I anticipate you also know that the twin cities has a unique need for technical
talent in the healthcare, technology and food science fields as well as in our highly competitive
universities. Related to this, you may not know that rowing is one of those lifetime sports that appeals
mightily to these kinds of professionals who love to stretch themselves physically and emotionally as a
way to keep in top mental shape for their work demands.
My current role as a Fellow in a healthcare related think tank includes convening leaders from around
the nation who are committed to building private and public partnerships that improve community
health. Businesses are increasingly eager to engage with community leaders such as those of you serving
on the Parks Commission because they believe that healthy communities play a central role in growing
healthy businesses. Please don't hesitate to let me know if I can offer other information about the
business benefits of supporting sports facilities such as the rowing center you are considering for Long
Lake.
With thanks for your work on behalf of the community.
Paul Terry
From: Zoner, Eric [mailto:Eric.Zoner@graphicpkg.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 9:19 AM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: Diann Zoner <diann.zoner@gmail.com>; Zoner, Eric <Eric.Zoner@graphicpkg.com>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Support
Dear Orono Parks Commission,
We are Eric and Diann Zoner, Orono residents for 16 years. We were first introduced to rowing on Long
Lake in 2013 when our high school sophomore daughter, Olivia, joined the club to learn how to row. At
that time there were fewer than twenty club members. Today there are more than ninety-five junior
and master rowers.
Our daughter was instantly hooked on the sport, and we were quickly drawn in by the playful
personality of the team and the natural camaraderie of its members, parents and coaches. To this day,
we are still in awe at how a group of such humble beginnings has grown into a such a respected club and
internationally recognized team.
From the very beginning, this club had the vision and passion to build, not only a team, but a brand and
a respected presence in the community. A boathouse has long been the anchor of this dream. In
2014 Orono and Long Lake neighbors saw an abandoned, neglected building with a pot-holed parking
lot. But LLRC saw a place to call home, and their pride drove them to improve the property to let the
community know they were serious. When the question of the team’s impact on the community is
raised, we recall the overwhelming response we received when it came time to reclaim the property and
cleanup the site and lakeshore. At times we had over fifty volunteers ankle deep in mud and filling
dumpsters. All this from a juniors team that had grown to twenty-five members.
If this group felt such pride in an abandoned lot, just think of the pride and level of commitment they
will have for a more permanent structure built for the purpose of the life-long sport of rowing. This
boathouse would not only provide a home for LLRC, it would provide a place for community education
and the promotion of health and fitness. It will provide a place where the community can gather to
learn, play and enjoy our beautiful lake.
In closing, over the life of the club, LLRC has been an exceptional neighbor and steward of the shore and
lake. A boathouse in Summit Park would be a great way to add to the charm of Orono, showcase Long
Lake and bring attention to an under-utilized natural gem. It will also serve as a gathering place for
years to come where friendships, memories and a sense of community will continue to be built.
Sincerely,
Eric and Diann Zoner
1050 Cox Farm Road
Orono, MN 55356
(952) 473-0072
From: Jim Bigham [mailto:jim@smarca.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 12:46 AM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com
Subject: Application to develop a growing boat storage facility on Long Lake.
My wife and I have lived on the north shore of Long Lake at 1545 Long Lake Blvd. since 1979.
We have very much enjoyed watching the rowers since they first started using the old Billy's property to
store and launch their boats. We use the lake alot for water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, kayaking and
pontooning and have found them to always be respectful and careful. We have watched the
competitions and just wished this had started earlier so our 3 children could have participated as they
grew up on the lake.
We support their application and believe this would be a good use of currently under utilized park
property. We also believe this could also help our area high schools develop a good rowing program that
many children could participate in and then go on to college programs such as the U of M's.
James and Cindy Bigham, 1545 Long Lake Blvd, Orono, MN. Thank you for your consideration of this
matter.
From: Nichole Hirsch Kuechle [mailto:nichi@myhealthybeginning.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 12:24 AM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: Amy LLRC Johnson <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Thumbs up for LLRC boathouse at Summit Park
I'd like to share my insights as to how LLRC is an asset to our community.
Having grown up in Maple Plain, attended Orono schools K-12, and now raising my own family and
running a small business in Long Lake, thriving community resources are important to me.
An organization that has grown near and dear to our hearts is the Long Lake Rowing Crew. Our oldest
daughter is entering her third summer of rowing with LLRC and I can't say enough about what
connecting into that group has provided. Sunny has expanded her "family" and we have gained new
friends, have seen new and different places on the map, and get the tremendous honor of watching her
grow, push, and stretch herself under the guidance of Coach Nicholas. Providing she and other local
youth and adults fitness and wellness opportunities is important for the growth and vitality of our small
town. One thing I appreciate most is due to it being a club versus a district sport, Long Lake then attracts
rowers from Minnetonka, Wayzata, Benilde, Blake, Breck, and beyond.
The niche that LLRC has carved out is making its mark. Community members light up in conversation
when they find out we are involved with this group. They are excited to hear what the rowers are up to
and that we've got a space to utilize via Birches in which to congregate.
The downside is that as a club we've got no space to call home or expand into. The result is
inconsistencies in training, movement and time waste in hauling and storing equipment, and not a
chance at bringing a real time regatta to Long Lake.
To establish a home base for this group enables LLRC to provide programming that could be open to
anyone in the community who wants to participate and have access to the lake. It also opens the
opportunity for LLRC to stand tall and proud in its role as a community partner, wherein community
service opportunities are open to all members.
Our family has launched many a paddle board excursion from Summit Beach. We've taken our kids to
this cleaner side of the lake for years to swim and enjoy the rope swing. It's a smaller beach that provides
a more intimate sense of connection to neighbors. The only downside to this park is the unkempt nature
of the area. More parking, a clean boathouse, picnic area, and well groomed/outlined beach with a dock
would be a lovely and well received addition to our community.
--
Nichole Hirsch Kuechle
From: Laura Buggy [mailto:buggylaura@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:59 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: Long Lake Rowing Club <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Letter in support of Long Lake Rowing Crew
Dear Orono Parks Commission,
I would like to express my support for the Orono Parks Board to partner with Long Lake Rowing Crew in
establishing a boat house on Summit Park property.
I am a part of the Long Lake Rowing Crew Masters’ (adult) program. When I was looking to join a rowing
team (having learned to row my last year of college and interested in learning more), I was thrilled to
find an opportunity in the western metro – Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC)! I love that LLRC provides
opportunities for youth and adults. As there are no rowing teams at high schools, having this
opportunity available for youth in the western suburbs is wonderful and saves teens and parents
precious time and resources since they do not have to go as far for the opportunity to row. I am
constantly in awe of how quickly the youth progress and the high skill level they achieve in a few short
years on the team! Having the adult program available is equally important. I think society tends to
focus on athletics for youth as well as friendships during your school years. However, staying active and
forming new and lasting relationships as an adult is equally important to the health and well being of the
community but it can be challenging and daunting. Long Lake Rowing Crew has given me an avenue to
stay active and form new relationships, leading to greater physical and mental health! I love that the
masters program includes a wide range of ages and abilities: from just out of college to 70s, brand new
rower to many many years of experience and everywhere in between! Being part of LLRC for several
years, I have greatly enjoyed seeing adults try rowing for the first time and grow in their skills and
passion for the sport! This program allows adults who want to compete at a high level and those who
want to learn the sport on a recreational level to have access to the same excellent coaching and
support. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged! The amount of encouragement and support I feel from
my teammates is incredible! This encouragement is not limited to just rowing but transcends into other
aspects of my life as well which goes to show the depth of impact being a part of this team can have. I
truly feel lucky to be a part of this community and am grateful for the opportunity to use the space at
Birch’s on the Lake. Having a permanent home for LLRC at Summit Park would allow Long Lake Rowing
Crew to continue providing these amazing opportunities to youth and adults in the Long Lake & Orono
greater community for years to come.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Sincerely,,
Laura Buggy
(Golden Valley resident)
From: Joe Haus [mailto:joe@joehaus.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:33 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com
Subject: A vote of support for Long Lake Rowing to partner with the City of Orono in building a home at
Summit Park on Long Lake
Hello Parks Commission,
Please accept my vote of support in partnering with Long Lake Rowing Crew in the search of a boat
house and home at Summit Park on Long Lake.
As an Orono resident living on Bayside Rd, I have had many community members comment on how
much they enjoy watching the rowers on Long Lake. The program is a great community non-profit
organization that provided a great experience for my children.
After rowing several seasons with LLRC our daughter walked on to the rowing team in Madison and
found a community of girls that provide her support and friendship in college. Her experience as a D1
athlete will provide lessons and learnings that will help her throughout life.
Our son is a current high school rower and has found a group of hardworking kids that support each
other. The kids learn a sense of responsibility in caring for the boats, the equipment, and the
environment. The coaches have a great approach to teaching many facets of accountability to a diverse
group of teenagers. The team has been very successful at regattas both in the states and in Canada.
Thanks for considering this request,
Joe & Sue Haus
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From: Craig Bongart [mailto:craig.bongart@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:04 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boathouse 4
Greetings,
I am reaching out with enthusiastic support for a permanent boathouse at Summit Park For the Long
Lake Rowing Crew. Of course this will be great for the club, but even more than that, what a unique
opportunity for Long Lake and the little known and used park.
The LLRC has grown into a respected community oriented program where kids and adults alike can learn
to row, and have the chance to compete at the most prestigious regatta’s, here and abroad if they so
desire. A graceful sport that for residents and visitors to the lake can be mesmerizing to watch, and of
course it doesn’t involve loud motors.
With this email I respectfully ask for your support. This is a perfect fit as Long Lake continues to evolve
and improve. I grew up in Orono and moved to Long Lake in high school. I graduated from Orono as
have all three of my kids. My mother was the long-time elementary principle. This is a community I
know well. I truly hope the commission embraces this opportunity to support and benefit from this
community, non-profit club that is open to all who wish to learn, compete or just admire and observe.
Respectfully,
Craig
Craig Bongart
763.607.2175
Sent from my iPad
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From: Hotmail [mailto:l.stolt@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 9:15 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com
Subject: Support of Long Lake Rowing
As an Orono resident, I am writing to support Long Lake Rowing’s petition for their own Permanent
structure on Long Lake. My son, Gavin, has been a member of LLRC for the past few years. It has ignited
a passion of rowing in him, and is something he wants to pursue in college and beyond. Because the
local schools do not offer crew, LLRC Is their only option. In addition to fitness and teamwork, crew also
is teaching him respect. I am confident that LLRC and its participants will respect the lake and the
environment and be good stewards of the parks. Having a permanent home will not only benefit our
family but the community at large. It will engage more residents in the outdoors and all Orono has to
offer. Thank you for seriously considering LLRC’s petition.
Laura Stoltenberg
From: Jan Guenther
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:42 PM
To: acdwards@ci.orono.mn.us
Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com
Subject: rowing partnership with Long Lake
Hi everyone on the Orono parks commission. Everyone at Gear West loves the rowing club and sincerely
asks that you support the club in their mission to provide an alternative form of fitness and exercise to
youth in the area.
I have been supported Orono rowing since the beginning when the club could only use the Rettinger’ old
car wash building. I have seen them respectfully observe the rights of all users of the lake while growing
their sport for both the local youth and for enthusiastic adults who want to improve fitness and enjoy
the water.
Please allow the LLRC To continue to provide outdoor water recreation to those who love rowing, love
the water and enjoy a comradery of outdoor fitness. But to do so they need stability in location and ease
of lake access. For those of us who do not care for motor sports on the lake yet are respectful to those
who do, I ask that you support those who would also like to use the water in alternative ways. Care will
be taken to observe the normal use of beaches and I fully believe there can be room for all of us lake
users who appreciate the water and value the lake front.
Long Lake is not Excelsior and is not Wayzata, but we have the potential and are on our way to become
the “Fitness Hub of the West”. With Gear West as one of the premier bike/ ski stores in the Mpls and
greater area, with our growing number of Fitness studios, with the wonderful new bike path thru the
town and with our jewel of a lake, Long Lake IS unique. There are very few areas / lakes that have the
ability to foster and support a rowing club and we should be proud that such a club exists in our town.
Please allow them to grow conservatively in a permanent home.
Thank you
Jan .
Jan Guenther
Owner Gear West
Ski.Run.Bike
www.gearwest.com
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From: Rose Winkels [mailto:rose.winkels@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:20 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Orono Parks Commission - LLRC Boathouse
Orono Parks Commission,
My husband, our five children and I have been living in the Orono/Long Lake/Maple Plain area for the
past 25 years. We do not own a motorboat, we do not fish, and we do not live near a lake. My husband
grew up near water and it was always his dream to own a boat and live next to the water, but that never
worked out for us. We drove by Long Lake often, but never found a way to engage in the lake and enjoy
it. Then our youngest daughter Ava, after trying numerous sports, tried rowing with LLRC and she fell in
love.
She would get giddy just driving past Long Lake and could not wait to get out on the water and just be -
just be one with the water. Rowing has become her passion and she feels a tremendous devotion to
Long Lake. She is so proud to say that she is part of Long Lake Rowing! It has not all been easy, there has
been lots of hard work, and she has had to work harder than rowers from most clubs because we are
such a young club that does not have the facilities that most clubs have.
Ava has recruited friends from school and the community to join the rowing team. These are people that
have never had a connection with the water. She also convinced my husband and I to join LLRC. So my
husband did not get his dream of owning a motorboat and living on the water, but instead we are
rowing on Long Lake three days a week and thoroughly appreciating all that the lake has to offer. It has
given us the opportunity to use the lake that we had been driving past for 25 years but did not have a
way to engage with.
Ava was recruited by the University of Kansas to row on their D1 Collegiate team. She was so proud to
tell the coaches, teammates, and all of her fellow classmates that her heart is in Long Lake. LLRC opened
a door to the lake that Ava, her friends that she has recruited to be on the team and my husband and I
would never have gotten without rowing.
The next step is to build a boathouse for LLRC so that the club has a home to invite the community into
and share this beautiful life long sport of rowing. We personally feel a commitment to the club, to the
lake itself and the community surrounding the lake and we hope that the Orono Parks Commission will
support LLRC in it’s efforts to build a boat house that will promote the lake and bond the community
together.
Thank you in advance for any support that you can provide!
Rose Winkels
From: Ben Wasscher [mailto:wasscherb@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:55 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Proposal
Dear Mr or Ms Edwards,
I am a member of the Long Lake Rowing Crew. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of my
support for the plans to establish a permanent home on Long Lake. Rowing is an awesome sport and it is
clearly gaining in interest among high school students and adults alike. There are not many sports where
high school students and older participants (am 62 myself) interact so closely.
Rowing is a long impact, high intensity sport. Resulting in fit and healthy participants without the risk of
injuries. I can certainly recommend to all people from Orono who have not yet decided to join.
Best regards
Ben Wasscher
4775 North Shore Drive
Orono, MN 55364
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From: Drew Mitchellette [mailto:drew.mitchellette@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:55 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse 3
Dear Orono Parks Commission,
As a four year member of Long Lake Rowing Crew, I would like to express my support for the creation of
a permanent home. Long Lake Rowing Crew has served as an anchor throughout my high school career,
and will continue to as I return home each year from college. This fun, inclusive club has positively
affected many lives in our community. After spending four years in the rowing community, it has
became clear to me that LLRC is recognized at the national level. Members in the rowing community
think highly of our club, and therefore bringing positive attention to this town. I have received
compliments about the clubs unique and welcoming atmosphere.
While rowers have the option of being competitive or recreational, my friends and I have had a blast
training here on Long Lake, and then traveling across the county to compete.
Establishing a permeant home for Long Lake Rowing Crew would allow us to expand this opportunity to
more people in our community. As a resident of Long Lake and graduate of Orono High School, I feel a
permanent home would bring positive publicity to these adjoined communities. A boathouse,
potentially on Summit Beach, I feel, would create curiosity and excitement among our community.
I believe the establishment of a permanent home for Long Lake Rowing Crew would add great value to
the communities surrounding Long Lake.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Andrew Mitchellette
-----Original Message-----
From: Kaelynn Heiberg [mailto:kaelynncheiberg@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 4:02 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: Long Lake Rowing <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Summit Park Project
Hello Mr. Edwards and the Orono Parks Commission,
My name is Kaelynn Heiberg and I am one of the coaches for Long Lake Rowing Crew. I wanted to help
demonstrate to the Orono Parks Commission that Long Lake Rowing Crew is a community asset and that
a boathouse in Summit Park will help this rowing crew continue to serve the Orono community.
As a coach I have seen the difference that rowing can make to kids and adults alike. Long Lake Rowing
Crew provides a safe space to learn a new skill, to make lifelong friendships and to gain confidence that
can be taken from the boat into rowers’ daily lives. Rowing is also a new way for people to enjoy a
wonderful lake, like Long Lake, and to get exercise as well. Indoor rowing has been growing in popularity
lately and as a rowing club we could help people translate that new interest in rowing to the outdoors,
getting the workout they looked for in the indoor class, while being able to enjoy the beautiful lake and
park.
Rowing is also a skill that high school students can take to college. In recent years our high school
program has seen successes that have gotten noticed nationwide, so that when our high schoolers visit
college rowing teams, the rowers and coaches recognize Long Lake Rowing Crew as a successful
program, one that creates rowers who are assets to teams across the country.
Long Lake rowers are encouraged to take part in community service projects, to come together as a
team off the water, and to show appreciation for the community that supports us. Rowing is a great way
to learn teamwork and leadership skills, and when we host community learn-to-row classes, we ask
current rowers to help us coaches lead these classes. The classes give our rowers a chance to engage
with new people and help teach the sport of rowing. The learn-to-row classes we offer through Orono
Community Education are almost always full and usually have a waitlist, showing us that there is
community interest in rowing already. A boathouse would help us continue to improve the quality of
these classes and give us more options if the lake was windy or too rainy to row on. A boathouse would
be a place indoors to hold the learn-to-row safely without making participants reschedule during the
busy summer months.
With a partnership between the Orono Parks Commission and Long Lake Rowing Crew, Summit Park
would become a new place for people to try rowing and to enjoy the lake.
Thank you,
Kaelynn Heiberg
From: Mary Delmore [mailto:mary@mrdlaw.biz]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2:34 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Support of LLRC
My profile:
Orono resident for 26 years
Novice master rower with LLRC
Recently 63 yr old retired attorney
Founding and regular user of the Orono Activity Center
Attention Orono Parks Commission,
I have lived in Orono for 26 yrs. and have watched the area evolve with the Highway 12 bypass project,
development of multiple neighborhoods, the shop Long Lake effort and the face lift associated with the
112 reconstruction project.
Ever since the LLRC started rowing on Long Lake I watched them with keen interest. It is such an
elegant, artful sport that very of us have had an opportunity to try or watch. When working out at the
Orono Community Center I met some master rowers and noticed that the Orono Community Ed offered
an adult learn to row class with LLRC. I put aside my inhibitions and took the class. I was a recently
retired attorney and at 62 and 5 foot 2” with no prior rowing experience -- I was hardly the likely
recruit.
I was totally hooked after my first time on the water.
The sport is very artful and requires a deceptive amount of technique that will take me years to fully
develop. I am ergging at the Long Lake Fire Department January – March before getting on the water
this spring. Ergging at the LLFD is fine example of a community partnership with LLRC.
I have met a number of new people who live in the community and surrounding area in the Masters club
and everyone is very welcoming and gracious to a novice rower with zero experience. It’s been
refreshing to take on a new challenge and push myself out of my comfort zone – and all right in my back
yard. It’s not a sport for the faint of heart.
I am confident the LLRC will continue to be a strong community partner and good steward of Long
Lake. You should consider me a representative example of a committed community member interested
in the both the future of Long Lake and the LLRC. I strongly urge you to support LLRC and provide the
public community an opportunity to try rowing.
Watching rowers on the lake is very picturesque and is a unique sport that distinguishes Long Lake. It
should be fostered.
Sincerely,
Mary Delmore
mary@mrdlaw.biz
-----Original Message-----
From: Karen Kasner [mailto:klkasner@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2:19 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boathouse
Dear Orono Parks Commission,
I am writing to express my support of the the Long Lake Rowing Club and their efforts to establish a
permanent home on Long Lake. As an Orono community member for the past 15 years, I have driven by
Long Lake almost every day and often wished I was one of the lucky ones with a home on the water.
The rowing club has added a mysterious allure to the lake. It is so serene to see the boats gently gliding
through the tranquil water on a misty summer morning. When I read the articles of the regatta success
the club brings home with them, it adds to my pride in being an Orono/Long Lake resident. What a
fascinating and unusual sport and we are so lucky to be able to engage and support the young and old
who are working so hard at it.
I was so intrigued with the sport, that I decided to join the club. I have been amazed at the group’s
small town feel and welcoming attitude. They are dedicated to fitness and inclusivity for the entire
community. I am looking forward to the chance to be on the lake with them this summer, an
opportunity I would not have otherwise had.
Thank you for your consideration of their request
Karen Kasner
845 Willow View Drive
From: Ryan Thompson (US - ASR) [mailto:thompson.ryan@pwc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 10:23 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Attn: Orono Parks Commission RE: In Support of Long Lake Rowing Crew
Hello
To introduce myself, my name is Ryan Thompson and I've been an active member of the Long Lake
Rowing Crew for 3 years as an assistant coach and member of the LLRC community. I'm 25, grew up in
the Minneapolis area, rowed for 4 years in college, and currently live and work in Minneapolis.
I was initially attracted to LLRC as an avenue to stay connected to the rowing community and to extend
the strong sense of teamwork, hard work, and common vision established during my collegiate rowing
career. I had a phenomenal experience with the sport of rowing in college and wanted to do my part to
enable others to have a similar experience. While good rowing appears fluid, effortless, and graceful to
an observer, rowing is the seamless (and most often disorganized) product of 1,000 unique sensations
and responses that are learned over time and with diligent practice. It's the pursuit and rare
achievement of this challenging dance that continues to attract and motivate community members of all
ages, backgrounds, and athletic experience to learn and contribute to the sport of rowing and the LLRC
community.
With this theme in mind, I want to highlight several of the tangible benefits that LLRC has effectively
realized in the Long Lake Community and will continue to realize under the proposed partnership with
the city of Orono and Summit Park on Long Lake.
• LLRC provides opportunities for anyone in the community who wants to enjoy the lake the
ability to do-so. LLRC offers increased access to Long Lake, making the lake more accessible to a
greater number of people. Establishing a permanent home would enable LLRC to provide
organized activities to anyone in the community seeking to enjoy the lake as an observer,
learner, or a competitor and may not have the ability or access to enjoy the lake currently.
• LLRC encourages and is culturally rooted in teamwork, comradery, and community both on and
off the water. LLRC promotes fitness and wellness and encourages all members to practice
healthy and balanced lives.
• LLRC takes seriously its role as a community partner, a good steward of the lake, and make
community service a priority.
These are a few of the reasons that I continue to support LLRC and believe a permanent home at
Summit Park will benefit the community.
Thanks
Ryan
--
Ryan Thompson
PwC | Senior Associate
Minneapolis | +1 (651) 895 5117
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
pwc.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer Letscher [mailto:jletscher@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 8:26 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Upcoming vote on Long Lake Rowing Boathouse
Hello Parks Commission,
I am hoping you will consider voting YES on the upcoming proposal and building plans being presented
by the Long Lake Rowing Club for a boathouse on Long Lake.
We have been a part of the club for the past few years and can attest to their community spirit and
inclusive philosophy. They are a wonderful club that can bring an amazing sport - rowing - to the wider
community.
Establishing a permanent home can allow Long Lake Rowing Crew to provide programing that is open
and available to anyone in the community. The sport of rowing is an amazing sport that provides not
only exercise but cooperate teamwork.
Long Lake Rowing Crew is a non-profit community club that is committed to sharing the life-long sport
of rowing with all local community members.
Please consider this when voting.
Thank you,
Jennifer Letscher
-----Original Message-----
From: Sarah Borchers [mailto:sarahborchers@me.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:47 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Letter in support of City of Orono and Long Lake Rowing Crew regarding Summit Park
Dear Orono Park Commission,
I’m writing in support of a partnership between the City of Orono and the Long Lake Rowing Crew in
establishing a permanent home at Summit Park on Long Lake for the LLRC.
Our family is new to the LLRC, with our 15 year-old just beginning her crew exploration. However, we
have enjoyed watching the LLRC members for years on Long Lake from the windows of Birch's, and I
believe the City of Orono would benefit from partnering with this group of community members. Having
a permanent place at Summit Park would allow for greater programming opportunities for a wider range
of community members.
As someone who grew up biking to and swimming at Summit Park, and who has also accidentally slipped
on the hill near Birch’s where the LLRC currently sets up shop, the Summit Park location is far more
accessible to folks. As our demographics in the Orono area grow older, having a wealth of opportunities
for people to explore low-impact, accessible and effective exercise (while enjoying our beautiful
outdoors) will only become more important. Summit Park has a special place in my heart, and I think
having LLRC’s permanent home there is a good idea.
Balancing the needs of the greater community and individual homeowners’ preferences is an important
role of the Park Commission. Both my husband and our 15 year-old have served on the Medina Park
Commission (our daughter as a junior non-voting member), and we’ve learned that there are always
pros and cons to every decision. I hope that the members of the Orono Park Commission can see that in
this case, the benefits to the wider community are great.
Many thanks for your service to Orono, and for considering this partnership.
Regards,
Sarah Borchers
763-370-4647
To: Orono Parks Commission
Without a doubt, adding a Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) Boathouse will have a profound and positive
impact on the Long Lake community and its neighboring communities.
The long-term commitment that LLRC and the Boathouse brings are many. The boathouse will give
everyone in the area access to the sport of rowing and access to Long Lake. Providing an opportunity for
health and fitness in a low impact setting with high results for all ages in the community and
beyond. Communities and neighborhoods benefit greatly from public spaces that include unique
regional features such as boathouses. LLRC is committed to be good steward of Long Lake, its water
quality and shoreline preservation, (as rowing shells are quiet and no-wake boats.)
The LLRC Boathouse will provide public restrooms for Summit Park, a much needed improvement and
will improve everyone’s visit to Summit Park. The presence of the LLRC Boathouse will discourage
unwanted activities at the park and offer the sport of rowing to all. Rowing can change lives by
promoting fitness, teamwork, leadership and more.
As stated in our club vision and mission...
We strive to be the most all-inclusive, fun, and competitive rowing club in the Twin Cities, committed to
providing expert instruction, promoting personal and competitive achievement, and enriching our
members and community through the sport of rowing.
We hope this encourages the residents and the Orono Park Commission to get involved in an
extraordinary opportunity! Again, LLRC is committed to community service and having the LLRC
Boathouse will make an immeasurable positive impact on the city of Long Lake and the Orono Park
System.
Sincerely,
Margo Hunt & Patrick Donlin
Master Rowers
Sent from my iPhone
From: Brennan Greene [mailto:brennangreene@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 9:30 AM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; Long Lake Rowing <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Club
Hello, just wanted to let whomever is concerned know how great the Long Lake Rowing Club is. Over
the last 5 years I have watched the club grow as they currently use the space behind Birch's as their
home base. It is amazing to see how many more people of all ages that are experiencing rowing on Long
Lake. It is the perfect lake for rowing as it is long and calm. The club is also something interesting for
our customers to watch as they dine out on our deck overlooking the lake. Just seeing the peaceful
rowers moving silently across the lake elevates our entire community, as most people never get to see a
sport like this. They are consistently loading up their boats and representing our towns at meets all
across the state and even in Canada. The club is always respectful of our space, but is rapidly
outgrowing it. Birch's is in full support of them getting their own boat house in the future, and thinks
that the presence of the club is something that really sets Long Lake/Orono apart from other
communities. Please let me know if you have any questions about how they operate from a land owner
perspective. Thank you.
-Brennan Greene
Brewmaster/Owner
314-910-7346
Birch's on the Lake
Brewhouse & Supperclub
1310 West Wayzata Blvd
Long Lake, MN 55356
952-473-7373
Birch's Lowertown
Tap Room & Barrel House
289 E 5th St Suite 3
St Paul, MN 55101
651-432-HOPS (4677)
-----Original Message-----
From: John Winston [mailto:john@winstonlawoffice.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 7:45 AM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Cc: longlakerowing@gmail.com
Subject: Rowing Boathouse
Dear Park Commissioners:
Our family enthusiastically support the creation of a rowing boathouse on Long Lake. Daughter Morgan
and son John both participated in the LLRC’s rowing program, and were the beneficiaries of the
program’s training and competition. We expect that Morgan will return to the sport once she is
established with a new job in our community. That’s one of the great pluses of the sport. Participants
can be young and old. And it’s great fun to watch-a beautiful sport all can enjoy, either as a participant
or as a spectator. The proposed boathouse will add immeasurably to the experience and enjoyment of
the sport on Long Lake. We ask that you approve the project. It will be of great benefit to our
community and its residents, young and old.
Thank you.
John B Winston
245 Inland Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
612-597-6660
From: christine carragee [mailto:ccarragee@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 10:15 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>; LLRC Long Lake Rowing <longlakerowing@gmail.com>
Subject: LLRC boathouse
I'm hoping this email reaches the committee planning for the development of the Long Lake beach park.
My name is Christine and I have been a rower off and on since 1997. I grew up in Philly where the sport
is popular and very competitive. I rowed for my high school and a local club and then went on to row in
college and post college in St Paul at a community club. Two years ago I was contacted by some former
teammates about an immediate need for a juniors coach for the Long Lake Rowing Crew. I had taken 8
years off since I rowed competitively and wasn't sure I would make a good coach having been so far
removed from the sport. I took a CRP class and meet with the former coach as well as the club director
and decided to try and help out since I had a flexible schedule that summer.
I was immediately impressed by the attitude, effort and capability of the boys and girls teams, with a
mix of kids from various public and private schools on the west side of the cities. I got to watch kids
form new friendship, build strength and fitness as they grew into their teenage bodies and support each
other at regattas throughout that summer and the following seasons. Watching the dedication of both
the student athletes and their parents who help run the club and get equipment and food to regattas
was extremely motivating for me. I decided I wanted to get back on the water myself and was pleased
to find that lake rowing in a single feels MUCH safer than on the Mississippi where you have to worry
about fast moving barges and paddleboats which churn up wake that can suck small boats in toward
them or swamp the boat making it heavy or unrowable. Compared to my experience rowing I'm St Paul
I have found Long Lake to be a similarly welcoming community, but a preferable venue. I've come to
enjoy an occasional Saturday after practice breakfast at Birch's or heading to the Rooster bar for a drink
with my Masters teammates.
Now that I'm pregnant my ability to run or participate in other sports has dramatically deminished, but
I've found that sitting on an erg is easy enough on my hips that in my 9th month I can still train with the
team at the fire station. My pregnancy would have been a lot less active, social and enjoyable if I didn't
have rowing to fall back on. I drive 25 miles from Highland Park to continue to be a part of LLRC because
of their willingness to embrace everyone from the juniors who Won the most competitive regatta in the
US, the Head of the Charles last fall, to some mid-60s retirees who are finding the sport for their first
time.
Having a secure physical location to store boats will be helpful to this club in many ways. It will minimize
damage to hulls and equipment from the current dirty/ wooded hillside which presents navigation
challenges to avoid hitting obstacles getting on and off the water. It will mean less work transitioning
from the on the water season to winter training, by providing year round training and storage in the
same space and will enable better learn to row teaching space for new rowers or interested community
members. With a dedicated boathouse I think the club can grow it's membership and diversity of age
and ambitions significantly. It's such a massive volunteer endeavor to keep the club running when the
fundamentals of where and how to store equiptment and how to train in inclement weather (which we
have a lot of in MN) need to be continualy reevaluated. Rowing will always be a sport which requires
more time and efforts to participate in than jogging or cycling, but it's team nature, low impact and the
joy of being on water make it worthwhile.
From: Larry Peszek [mailto:lmpnew2014@outlook.com]
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 9:18 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse
Mr. Edwards / Orono Parks Commission,
I’m taking the opportunity to write to you in support of the proposed Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC)
boathouse.
My wife Donna joined LLRC a few years ago, and my work schedule allowed me to finally pursue rowing
for the first time last year at the ripe “young” age of 65. It’s been a great experience!
I know that you are aware of the club’s basic aim of providing an opportunity for anyone in the
community to enjoy the lake and enhance one’s fitness and wellness through the tremendous sport of
rowing. Creating a boathouse home would certainly enhance LLRC’s ability to make this a reality for
many individuals for many years to come, and it would be a great asset for the city of Orono and for
Long Lake. But I also wanted to speak to some things my wife and I have observed as members of LLRC.
The senior rowers, coaches, and especially the leadership of LLRC are people of character and
integrity. They are very committed to be thoughtful stewards of the lake, and to be highly valued
members of the community. LLRC is also simply a very friendly and sociable group.
The junior rowers are outstanding young people – polite, dedicated, respectful, and disciplined. I
suspect that some junior rowers are drawn to the sport because they possess these traits, and some I
suspect develop these traits because of what the sport and LLRC require. Regardless, it is genuinely
rewarding to watch these young women and men as they train, develop, and compete. LLRC leadership
clearly is very focused on the importance of the junior program, and the parents of the juniors are
likewise very dedicated to supporting LLRC as part of the community.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. We hope that we have the commission’s support moving
forward.
Sincerely,
Larry Peszek
5401 Lake Sarah Heights Drive
Independence, MN 55357
612.669.1319
From: Josh Golbus [mailto:joshgolbus@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 8:17 PM
To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Long Lake Rowing Boat House
To whom it may concern,
I am a high school senior who has rowed for Long Lake rowing crew for several years. Rowing for Long
Lake has opened many doors for me. Most of my closest friends I have met through Long Lake rowing.
The sport of rowing has gotten me into college at Brown University.
I would like to express my complete support for the construction of a boathouse at Summit Park.
A boathouse would give our team the space that is necessary to expand, and share the sport of rowing
with many others in the community.
Thank you for your consideration,
Josh Golbus
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Francis Kulacki and Jane Davidson
1020 Old Long Lake Road
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
November 16, 2019
Orono Park Board
RE: Summit Beach Park
Dear Orono Park Board members:
We are residents of Long Lake and have owned a home on Long Lake near Summit Beach Park
since 2011. We are writing to provide our observations on how this park is used and of its
benefits to the community, as well as input on the proposal to build multiple docks and a large
boat house structure for the benefit of the Long Lake Rowing Club.
Summit beach is a jewel among parks because of its natural setting and access to the lake for
swimmers. It is most heavily used in the summer by families, young and old, who swim and
float from the beach out into the lake, paddleboard, sunbathe and picnic. The swimming beach
access is in a calm bay and the natural setting offers places to sit under the trees and sunbathe
with a view of the surrounding lake shore. It is used in the winter months for hiking, fishing and
access to the lake for skating and biking. These natural amenities are the draw. There is no other
park or public area on the lake which offers open access to the lake without boat and rowing
traffic or rough water. Motorized boats and rowing skulls are inherently unsafe for swimmers
and thus Summit Beach Park is an oasis. The closing of East Long Lake Road to vehicular
traffic has drawn many people to walk or bike with their kids along the lake, fish along the shore
and hike into Wood Rill. The renovation of this linear extension of the park will expand the
park for bird watching, biking, and safer fishing and access to Wood Rill. It also provides an
opportunity to reduce the rate at which storm water enters the lake.
We enjoy being neighbors of the park and contrary to a comment made in a recent meeting by
the chair of the the Park Board, we have never observed unruly or inappropriate use of the park.
The park is quiet after 10 pm and the users are respectful of each other and the neighbors. I am
aware of an isolated vandalism event several years ago but this problem appears to be solved.
We have never had any concern for safety or complaints about noise or improper behavior.
There is no problem to be fixed in this regard.
I urge the Park Board to preserve Summit beach for the broad use that it enjoys today while
improving it to enhance its natural beauty, lessen its environmental impact on wildlife, wetlands,
and water quality, and to provide improvements consistent with the use and uniqueness of the
property. This is a park where less is more. Upgrading the parking lot with a permeable hard
surface, adding a small covered pavilion for multiple picnic tables, enhancing the facilities to
include bathrooms and potable water, and providing safe and environmentally sensitive areas for
fishing would be beneficial. In addition, a natural play area that mimics nature for play would be
a great asset and a draw for families. There are excellent examples of natural play areas in the
area (see https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-nature-playgrounds/)
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The plans presented by the Long Lake Rowing Club do not appear beneficial to the greater
community. If implemented, the permanent presence of the LLRC would dominate use of the
park at the expense of others. The proposed docks preclude safe access to the lake by non-
rowers. In fact, one dock blocks the beach from the lake and both docks are intended for
launching skulls or docking LLRC’s motorized boats; they are not designed or intended for use
by the public. The proposed building is designed solely for storage and maintenance of private
boats, and private office space; it is not a community space. Increased use of the lake by the
LLRC over time seems inevitable if this facility is built. Contrary to comments by the LLRC to
the Orono Park Board, LLRC has made recent requests to the Cities of Long Lake and Orono for
increasing the number of skulls, adding dock space and expanding time on the lake beyond the
expansion they were granted in 2019.
The proposed use of Summit Park by the LLRC will lead to unsafe conditions for swimmers,
paddle boarders, and rowers, especially if the rowing club increases membership and requires
expanded hours on the water. The proposers seem unaware of how the park is used today or the
impact of their proposal on the environment and on expanded use of the park by others.
We urge you to maintain the natural beauty of this park while enhancing it for use by the larger
community and securing it for future generations when natural parks may be rarer. We support
the development of the linear park and are excited to see that Orono wants to improve the beach
area and expand its use. However, we feel that the proposal by the LLRC does not meet these
objectives and is short sighted for the good of the larger community. We urge the LLRC to
pursue other options not within proximity of the beach area and at a much smaller scale. We
question the appropriateness of this use of public property.
Sincerely,
Jane Davidson, Frank Kulacki
Mike and Rachel Feldmann
1010 Old Long Lake Road
Long Lake, MN 55391
March 2, 2020
Orono Park Commission
RE: Summit Beach Park
Dear Park Commission members:
We are the west neighbors of Summit Park Beach and have three children (elementary, middle, & HS)
that enjoy Summit Park and the surrounding area, as do their friends and families. We moved into the
neighborhood in the summer of 2017 & have enjoyed seeing all the use of Summit Park since then. Long
Lake is a unique lake in that we have witnessed so many activities on this small lake--the summer ones
which including skiing, paddleboarding, pontooning, fishing, swimming, wakeboarding, surfing, sailing,
tubing, rowing, PWC’ing, canoeing, kayaking, anchoring off Summit Park, and last year we even saw
someone eFoiling! It is truly an awesome fully recreational lake for all these mixed uses for the entire
community and neighboring communities!
Largely in part to all these activities, Summit Park is a destination for large numbers in the summer,
especially on a prime weather lake/swim day. Boats come onto Long Lake and eventually head over to
anchor just off Summit Beach. Friends & families anchor there and often come into the beach to
interact with those that drive to the park, and then will picnic and relax the whole day there this way in
this natural setting--making full use of the open grassy areas, the beach, and the trees around and near
the lake using them for hammocks or shade for fishing. The park is a rare gem & is also Orono’s largest
swimming beach presently and hopefully will stay this way in the future if the natural setting is
preserved as it is.
We understand the Park Commission exists to encourage and promote full use of parks for all in the
community and surrounding communities. Thank you so much for your time and service to this
endeavor to protect and promote our parks. Communities all over the map are losing their green
spaces, especially here in the western metro as more and more homes and buildings go up. We write
this letter to urge the Orono Park Commission to do their important job to fully reject any proposal or
recommendation for any type of partnership with a private club such as the Long Lake Rowing Club
(LLRC) which feels entitled and desires to utilize Summit Park Beach for their private club purposes. We
see no mutual agreement, win-win situation, or compromise that can be made in this situation for the
park to be utilized to its fullest potential to benefit local residents or surrounding community residents
who use the park, if such a partnership between Orono & LLRC ensues. In the Park Commission Agenda
Item document for March 2, the “Considerations” section provides an outline that is worth addressing
from the perspective of a neighbor and user of the park. These points follow:
Does the proposal enhance or detract from the use of the park?
o Answer: It Detracts. Safety is a major concern to have a rowing club and swimming
beach share the same space or proximity. Row boats are a unique and dangerous craft
in the nature of the backwards navigation which poses visibility concerns of seeing
swimmers in the water around them, and especially as they launch and dock their boats.
Many people of all ages are seen swimming to and from Summit beach, not to mention
all the other lake activities occurring there as previously mentioned. In addition, the
proposal places a very large building where many current users enjoy the park.
Furthermore, an increase in park usage is also to be anticipated once the East Long Lake
Road trail is complete and more bikers/walkers will come through this area as it
connects up with the Luce Line Trail. A building here completely changes the nature of
the park from a peaceful natural setting to a boat storage facility and private club. Any
community classes which the LLRC may eventually hope to add is no trade to the grave
loss of park community free activities that Summit Park offers. Any decision in favor of
an Orono/LLRC partnership at Summit Beach, forever changes this quaint park in a way
that the original land donors never intended.
What benefits would the proposal provide to the park; to the community?
o Answer: None. The proposal does not serve the community as a whole in any additional
way and would in fact obstruct and hinder community use as the park is enjoyed
presently. If this proposal is recommended it would ONLY serve the private club LLRC
and then later only possibly a small group of community people interested in a specific
activity (rowing) that then hinders all other community activity at Summit Beach & Long
Lake. There are accompanying proposals to add public restrooms and some picnic
areas and possibly a small playground. These goals can be accomplished without the
need for a private workout facility, private offices, and a private boat storage facility
which the LLRC supports. Also, the present parking lot at Summit Beach is already fully
utilized during peak usage days by fisherman & beach users, and will be used by others
in the community once the walking/biking trail is developed along East Long Lake Rd.
Parking needs here will increase even without an LLRC presence as people will park here
for the above reasons and to access the bike path to the Luce Line Trail & East Long Lake
Road trail. Adding any type of building or storage facility at Summit will take away from
current parking, not to mention create additional parking needs for the LLRC and
eliminate green spaces. All of this would impede current park usage at Summit Beach.
What costs if any would be incurred by the city?
o This discussion was likely meant to focus on financial considerations, but we need to
recognize the non-monetary aspects of this proposal. Putting a huge building in the
middle of this small park irreversibly changes this park away from its initial designed
intent to which it is serving very well.
What requirements/restrictions does the commission recommend the City council consider
imposing on the applicant’s plan?
o We urge the Park Commission to completely reject any type of partnership with a
private club (such as LLRC) at Summit Beach in alignment with the Park Commission’s
vision and mission to protect and promote park usage by the community and
neighboring communities.
The LLRC has clearly stated that any growth of their club despite this proposal is not their intent. If
this is truly their intent, going forward from here, we would like to see the LLRC continue to stay at their
current size at Birches (not adding any more water crafts or operating hours) and use any funds they had
for this project to landscape and develop a safer path for the boats down to the water from there (which
they said is a current concern). Any of the club’s additional savings could be used to build a smaller
structure at Birches for their current boats if they desire a permanent structure.
Thank you for your consideration of fully rejecting a recommendation for a partnership between Orono
and the LLRC in allowing the club to construct and maintain a boat house and docks at Summit Beach
Park.
Sincerely,
Mike & Rachel Feldmann
Mike 612-710-6252
Rachel 612-708-1407
From:Jon Miller
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:City of Orono Park Development
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 2:55:02 PM
Hi,
Im aware there is a meeting about the proposal to turn a park or allow a business to develop a donated
park? Is this true? How much money is the city is getting money for such a proposal, and does the city
need the money? I could understand if the city needed the money but it seems that Orono is very healthy
so i dont understand why there is entertainment of an idea like this. I do think the last mayor was too strict
and she lost the election but now the current trend has been to the other extreme. Isnt there a practical
place that we can reside in when it comes to these matters? Or maybe the city could be more open about
the numbers because at face value the proposal get a negative response.
I know by my home there was what we thought was a wetland, in fact a few years ago it was all under
water! Now they brought in some extra fill and its developed for two large homes! Im really not an
extremist and dont say that development is bad or anything like that but it seem that the city is getting off
course to the other extreme.
I know that people in the community talk and for opinions, but maybe they dont have all the background
info of the justification of this proposal so If you can share more details that would be great.
Regards,
Jon Miller
2980 Casco Pt Rd
C: 218-689-2496
From:Matt Anderson
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief; Denny Walsh
Subject:Boathouse Proposal at Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:28:31 PM
Good evening~
I'm writing in reference to a boathouse proposal initiated (supposedly by the Long Lake
Rowing Crew) at Summit Beach Park.
I must admit I was somewhat surprised and taken back to learn these conversations and
discussions began back as early as November of 2019. As a result, I'm concerned at the lack
of transparency and awareness provided to the public and surrounding communities. This
proposal begs a number of questions including but not limited to...
*It's my understanding the land Summit Beach Park assumes was originally donated to the
City by Bruce and Ruth Dayton. As a result, were there any conditions set forth and required
by The Dayton's that stipulate and limits it's use to and for the public? Does it allow for
private parties to build on the donated (public) land? If so, what public inclusion does it
mandate?
*Does building and erecting a private facility diminish the area and space (i.e. "footprint") of
Summit Beach Park accessible and utilized by the public? What zoning, building limitations,
access, areas for parking, are going to be required?
*As a result of a new, private facility that will allow (in theory) the Long Lake Rowing Crew
greater storage and capacity is it their intention to supplement it with more boats & vessels?
Will this create overcrowding on Long Lake and limit the public's access, use, and
enjoyment?
*Should the City allow for and approve a private party to build and construct on public
property? If so, will the public have full access, inclusion, and use of this new facility? By
what terms is the use established?
*How and who(m) are responsible to pay for annual property taxes, maintenance, upkeep, etc.
as a result of a new facility?
*Should the City approve a proposal to build on public land by a private party does this serve
as a catalyst and set a new, future precedent for other, yet similar, private party building
proposals and requests on other public property?
I'm confident our local community would appreciate greater awareness and inclusion
regarding the proposal, the opportunity for further and continued dialogue and due diligence,
and to consider the short and long term impact the request/proposal may have on us all.
Thank you,
Matt Anderson
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Matt Anderson
Darrell J. Tamosuinas
1525 Long Lake Blvd.
Orono, MN 55356
(612) 408-9855
July 27, 3020
Re: Summit Park Beach
Dear Orono City Council members: (Denny Walsh, Aaron Printup, Victoria Seals, Richard Crosby II, Matt
Johnson)
I oppose the proposed construction of a rowing club or any other facility or changes on the site of the
Summit Park Beach and pray that you will protect the park and the beach.
My family and I have used the park for picnics and swimming since moving to the area in 1991. The park
is a surprisingly natural and peaceful area on a beautiful lake that is consistent with the nature and
fundamental characteristics of Orono. I believe that the purpose of the Dayton contribution to the
community was to continue this park in its current state, for many lifetimes. I am also certain that the
intention of the gift was never to see the park shared with a commercial or other type of enterprise or
experience a structure or similar change. It’s simply not natural and certainly not necessary.
We are residents of Orono on Long Lake because of the beauty of the park and all aspects of the lake. I
realize you are responsible for maintaining the natural beauty of Orono and hope you recognize that the
proposed development will have a permanent and negative impact to the lake and to those residents
and visitors to the Lake from the community who enjoy the park.
Sincerely,
Darrell Tamosuinas
From:Norm Hamman
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Feedback Regarding Proposed Boat House at Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 1:19:03 PM
July 26, 2020
Mayor Dennis Walsh
Council Member Aaron Printup
Council Member Victoria Seals
Council Member Richard Crosby
Council Member Matt Johnson
Re: Proposed Boat House at Summit Beach Park
This letter is intended to provide feedback regarding the construction of a privately owned
boathouse in the publicly owned Summit Park Beach. My family has owned a home at 450 East Long
Lake Rd in Orono for more than fifty years. Our home is directly across the street from the entrance
to the park. We have watched over the years as the park has provided enjoyment to many families,
youth, & fisherman from the area. The park provides a natural setting in a peaceful and near pristine
environment along the shores of beautiful Long Lake. Many years ago, the park was a gift to the
citizens of Orono from Mr. Bruce Dayton who purchased and later donated the land to the city in
order to protect it from development and to maintain the natural beauty of the land in perpetuity
for the residents of Orono. I hope that we can find a way to respect the wishes of this great
visionary & philanthropist.
Our family, and others in the immediate neighborhood see no value to the city in terms of allowing
the private development of a 7,000 sf structure to occur in a public space on the shores of Long
Lake, especially a natural setting that is a treasure to be shared with all residents of Orono. We
strongly believe that our city leaders should work towards preserving the natural beauty of this
treasure in conjunction with Orono’s Vision Statement and Philosophy as documented on the
Orono website and mentioned below.
VISION STATEMENT
To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of
natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets.
PHILOSOPHY
Per the City of Orono website, the philosophy of the City of Orono is to:
Preserve our distinct urban and rural land use patterns and lifestyles
Preserve our local character and identity
Protect and preserve Lake Minnetonka, its water quality, and its recreational assets
Protect and preserve our many natural resources and open spaces
Public statements made by Orono’s current elected officials confirms their “support to protect and
preserve it’s natural amenities, historic properties, and our open space way of life”. Construction of a
7,000 sf boat house in the Summit Park Beach would directly contradict the stated values of our
elected officials along with Orono’s published Vision Statement and Philosophy.
We kindly ask for your support in ensuring that Summit Park Beach remains undeveloped by private
enterprise and to work towards preserving this open space and natural beauty in accordance with
Orono’s stated values.
Thank you for considering our recommendations to help protect and preserve the beauty and
treasures that we have been entrusted to protect for future generations to enjoy. We look forward
to the meeting tomorrow evening to discuss further.
Norm Hamman
Greg Hamman
Betty Hamman
normhamman@comcast.net
From:Teri Pantzke
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Fwd: Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 4:52:11 PM
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Teri Pantzke <tlpantzke@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Subject: Summit Beach Park
To: <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us>, <dreif@ci.orono.mn.us>
Anna and Dustin,
Please include this note for the council meeting on Monday evening.
Just a note to tell you about my experiences at Summit Beach Park. I have been coming to
this delightful beach for many years and although I no longer live in the area does not
diminish my desire to go to that beautiful beach. I go at least every Saturday or Sunday and
sometimes both. I enjoy seeing the same people week after week having picnics or just
enjoying their day. When I ask my granddaughters which beach they want to go to, it is
always Summit Beach Park.
It has everything I could ask for in a beach; great swimming, floating on the lake, sitting in the
shade from beautiful mature trees, sand where one can build a sand castle, trees to hang a
hammock on and read a book while enjoying the children's laughter. And of course, the
awesome rope swing.
Please keep Summit Beach Park a public park, do not turn it into a private club; which does
not coincide with the original intent of the land that was donated for use as a public park.
To quote Dennis Walsh, "Preserving and maintaining Orono's open space is a priority that we
cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it you will never get it
back."
Sincerely,
Teri Pantzke
3407 Harriet Avenue S. #7
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-868-55
July 25, 2020
Orono City Council
Orono, MN 55356
Dear Members of the Orono City Council:
Re: Proposal for Long Lake Rowing Crew proposal for boat house on Summit Beach
We are strongly opposed to the plan to allow the LLRC/Long Lake Rowing Crew to
build facilities on Summit Beach. I say “we,” because this view is shared by our entire
family—kids and grandkids who have enjoyed this special beach for years.
Allowing a privileged few to take over Summit Beach for such a singular purpose is
wrong.
Many, including us, love this beach because it is free of the activity level of Nelson
Lakeside Park. There you have boats, trailers, cars and trucks at the public landing. It
strikes me that this location might be a better choice for the LLRC.
We love the tranquility of Summit Beach. We love the small, quaint nature of this
hidden gem. Please don’t take this away from us. There are far too few places left in
the metro area for families to enjoy a lake.
Sincerely,
John Hovanec (& Family)
2670 Kelley Parkway
#108
Orono, MN 55356
CC: Anna Carlson
Dustin Rief
From:Stachia Fey
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:LLRC building proposal
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 4:51:21 AM
Ms Carlson, Mr Rief, Mr Walsh, Mr Printup, Ms Seals, Mr Crosby and Mr
Johnson,
Thank you for taking the time to read my email. Last night I was made
aware of a proposed building on Summit Beach for a rowing club. Hence,
I've been awake, unable to sleep. A friend of a friend found out this was
happening on the Nextdoor App. I was wondering, have letters or emails
been sent out to residents of Orono and/or Long Lake? If so, my apologies
for not seeing it. My family and I have been Orono residents for the past
18+ years. We bought a property on Long Lake Blvd, it was at one time
the ice shack for the farmhouse next door. We eventually tore down the
700sq/ft house and built a modest home on the property 4 years after
becoming residents. Letters were sent out to our neighbors regarding a
City Council Meeting where they were invited to attend in order to
understand our plan for building. I did not see such a letter for this
proposed building and maybe this proposal isn't quite at that point.
Our family absolutely loves this community and Long Lake. We are avid
stand up paddleboards that use Long Lake all the time. My husband ice
fishes on it in the winter and I snowshoe. On the rare occasion there is a
sheet of ice thick enough to skate on before snow flies, we are out there.
We have been going to Summit Beach since we moved here in the late
90's. Often we paddleboard over there and play on the rope swing
enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and swim area provided. We also
frequently bike around the lake and go for a swim and picnic in the lush
grassy area on the hill. There have been so many incredible memories
made at Summit Beach by our family and friends. Our son, who is now 13,
rides his bike to this beach all the time with his buddies to play in the
water. They have even created fun hide and seek games. Personally, I go
over there and stretch on top of my paddleboard while holding onto the
rope swing when no one is using it. It is my absolute favorite activity ever!
The trees on this property are so majestic and full of character. It feels
like a canopy of bliss on hot days. I went to this beach before it was a
destination for others. It is no longer an unfound gem. While still a gem, it
is used by many lucky people. I see people hanging from the trees in
hammocks, people playing football and soccer in the grassy open space,
families having picnics and swimmers, floaters and paddleboards in the
area. It is a rarity to have such a special spot to go. We are blessed.
It is my understanding that this piece of property was donated to the city
by the Dayton family over 50 years ago for its natural beauty to be used as
a public space for the community's enjoyment. I beg you not to move
forward with any plans to change its current state. I have several concerns
with this possible change. A few are...1) The safety of the swimmers and
people floating in the water with rowers coming into the beach from the
lake backwards. 2) The LLRC constructing a large building on public
property that would harm some of the current trees, vegetation and the
natural state of the park. 3) It would feel like it's a private rowers park
instead of a peaceful yet lively and thriving community park.
I ask you to please encourage the club to find private land to purchase for
their project or improve their current location to meet their needs. It
would be truly devastating to me and my family to change the current
natural state of Summit Beach. Please don't forget it's sole purpose. It is so
beautiful.
Thank you,
Stachia Fey
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Stachia Fey M 612.240.9623E stachiafey@gmail.com
July 26th, 2020
Dear Council Members,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of our opposition to the proposed Long Lake Rowing Club (LLRC)
clubhouse and boat storage facility at Summit Beach on Long Lake. We are citizens of Orono and attend Orono
public schools.
The Vision Statement of Orono City is as follows:
To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty,
quality of life, and recreational assets.
These words should be defined as you consider the LLRC proposal. As defined by the Cambridge Dictionary:
“preservation”—the act of keeping something the same, or of preventing it from being damaged.
“natural”— as found in nature not involving anything made or done by people.
“rural”--- in, of or like the countryside.
“quality of life”—the level of comfort or satisfaction that a person or group enjoys.
“recreational”—connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are not working.
Proceeding with the proposal of LLRC or any private interest group as related to Summit Beach is at clear
odds with the Vision Statement that you as Council Members were elected to uphold.
Our objection to the LLRC proposal is in no way “anti-rowing” but rather “pro natural space and public
use.” Long Lake has only two public beaches for the enjoyment of all members of our local and extended
community. The overwhelming majority of Orono residents do not participate in rowing. While some
community members gain a greater quality of life participating in this recreational activity, most of us do
not. While rowing is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors, practice team work and engage in physical
activity, this is not the point. Building a facility for use by a small subset of community members is not in
the best interest of our community at large.
Moreover, the arguments that have been used (safety, underuse, security, improvement) to promote this
facility are troubling and serve to obfuscate the real issue that this project is not in line with our city Vision,
nor is it a public benefit. The promotional material describes the LLRC facility as a “timeless beach
destination that generations of neighbors can continue to use.” We believe that the natural beauty of this
beach is in itself timeless and does not require buildings to make it something that the public will enjoy for
generations to come.
In fact, the Dayton family gifted this land to the city as a designated natural use space for public
enjoyment. The letter submitted by the Dayton’s long-time caretaker testifies to this. It is an inappropriate
overreach for any one organization, no matter its focus to assume that it’s mission should overshadow
this history.
We have read the meeting notes, letters and other documents associated with the LLRC proposal. There
are many unanswered questions regarding LLRC that need to be addressed.
• Who are the faces of LLRC? The website lists no Executive Director, Board, Donors or Members.
This information needs to be public as this entity is asking for ownership of public land.
• Why is the club not looking at private land on which to build? There are properties for sale on
Long Lake that would afford dock access. If the club is able to secure private donations of
individuals who are passionate about the sport, the ability should be there to make this vision a
reality.
• LLRC is only 6 years old. The land was donated to Orono for use as a natural space nearly 50
years ago. Who is responsible if LLRC disbands?
• How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? Have consistent efforts been made
to engage the community in a transparent fashion?
• Why has the LLRC not partnered with the incredible new Orono Activities Center to address their
workout needs related to weights and rowing machines?
• What is the environmental impact of more man-made buildings and hardscape, more cars, and
fewer established trees on the lake and surrounding woods? Is this the vision that the Dayton
family had when it gifted the land to Orono?
• How does a clubhouse that requires membership with wood and glass door for viewing,
wraparound decks, office spaces, men’s and women’s locker rooms, conference space, indoor
rowing machines, boats wash, display areas and weights benefit the Orono community at large?
The final question necessitates an examination of the difference between a need and a want. Too often,
the distinction between these concepts is lost when individuals or organizations, passionate about their
interests seek to further their personal visions. While rowing may be considered a “need” by some, the
sport does not require a 1 ½ story, 7,000 sq. ft storage facility and clubhouse in order to take place. What
is required is boats and water, both of which LLRC already has. If LLRC considers an indoor storage
facility a “need” then they might look at a different location on privately owned land in order to build sheds
or other appropriate outbuildings.
Our hope is that LLRC can partner with like-minded private citizens, the Orono Activities Center or other
interested parties to achieve the dream of a rowing facility that will meet all of their needs and wants. We
simply don’t approve of their proposal to cut down beautiful, mature trees, impact wildlife, add man-made
infrastructure and upset the timeless natural beauty of a publicly owned beach to do so.
Respectfully,
Alisa & Sean Benson
From:Tom Bergstrom
To:Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Victoria Seals; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson; Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Long Lake Rowing Club/Boat House
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 1:44:51 AM
Long Lake isn’t a surfing lake. It isn’t a rowing lake. It isn’t a tubing lake. It isn’t a fishing lake. It isn’t a
swimming lake. It isn’t a sailboat lake. It is all of those combined and more. It’s a multi-purpose lake
that anyone can use at their leisure within the state guidelines, laws and regulations. If you put up a
6,000-9,000 square foot private rowing club building you have just turned Long Lake into a rowing
lake.
I am writing this letter in opposition to the proposed plans that call for building a private row club
facility at the Summit Park on Long Lake.
I have been a homeowner since 2016 on the North side of Long Lake in Orono. I take my 3 children
weekly to both of the parks on Long Lake frequently throughout the summer. We particularly enjoy
Summit Park due to its natural and relaxing atmosphere.
I am not writing to argue against the numerous benefits for a rowing as a sport, hobby or club. I
hope someday that my children will have interest in joining the row club as it would be great to see
them rowing across the water.
I do however oppose building because it turns a public space, that was donated to be public, to
benefit a such a small number of people (currently around 90) as in doing so it is a great disservice to
the general public. Public spaces are well, for the public. Had the Dayton family wanted these assets
going to private groups or clubs they would have in fact done that. They didn’t. Instead they put
their trust into the city to take care of the lands to ensure the best use for the public. That trust is
with each of you now.
Removing trees. 7,000+ square foot building. Larger parking lot. Smaller green space. None of those
enhance a park but in fact do the opposite.
Please keep our lovely little park just indeed that.
Tom Bergstrom
1509 Long Lake Blvd
Orono, MN 55356
From:Linda
To:Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Victoria Seals; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson; Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Maintaining Summit Park Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:15:42 AM
July 27, 2020
Dear Orono City Council members:
I am writing on behalf of the Summit Beach Park in an effort to save the beautiful natural
environment of the treasured family memories in the Orono community. Our children and
their friends have grown up enjoying swimming, relaxing (parents and friends) and picnicking
on the sandy beach and among the trees. I have always felt safe there and am concerned about
the continued safety if rowing becomes a large activity. Also, a huge structure on Orono’s
family swimming beach will totally destroy the ambiance of nature that we are enjoying with
our neighbors. I loved growing up in this beautiful environment, teaching our children how to
enjoy the true beauty of nature, and looking forward to sharing that experience with our
grandchildren. Please protect this park and do not let a commercial establishment destroy its
beauty and purpose.
Thank you for your consideration,
Linda Tamosuinas
1525 Long Long Blvd
Long Lake, MN 55356
612-644-5448
Sent from my iPad
Elizabeth Coburn
1674 Bollum Lane
Long Lake, MN 55356
July 26, 2020
Orono City Council
2780 Kelley Pkwy
Long Lake, MN 55356
Dear Council Members:
My name is Elizabeth Coburn and I live at 1674 Bollum Lane in Long Lake with my husband,
Arthur Jacobson. We write to you today to express our concerns about the Long Lake Rowing
Club¶s (LLRC) proposal for Summit Beach Park. We only became aware of this proposal
through a neighborhood social media site (Nextdoor) in the past month, and since then have
reviewed the various proposals and meeting minutes as well as watched the two park board
meetings where the proposals were discussed.
I grew up in Wayzata, and used Summit Beach Park frequently with my family and friends. Two
and a half years ago my husband and I moved back to Minnesota with the intention of starting
and raising a family. We immediately zeroed in on the Long Lake/Orono area as where we
wanted to live. Unlike Wayzata, and to my pleasant surprise, Long Lake/Orono had remained
much as I remembered it from growing up - this includes the Summit Beach Park. We¶re avid
hikers and cyclists and we have two dogs. It was important to us to live in a place with easy
access to open green space, nature and trails. We did purchase a house in Long Lake and
since then we¶ve made frequent use of the Luce Line, the Long Lake city trails, Wood Rill and
Summit Beach Park. Some of these parks and trails we use on a daily basis all year round. We
cherish and deeply appreciate the access to nature that we have here, and we take care of
these resources as if they were our own property by cleaning up after ourselves, and others.
We¶ve also considered joining the Long Lake Rowing Club - my husband used to row and I¶ve
always wanted to. The LLRC is an asset to the community, and we¶re happy it¶s here. This
seems to be the way most people feel. However, we are strongly opposed to their proposal for a
facility at Summit Beach Park. It¶s a natural park in a quiet residential area and it shouldn¶t be
developed - least of all by a private organization for private use. The LLRC, in their proposals,
refer to various elements of their plan as ³improvements´, or the plan as a whole as being an
improvement, but we fail to see how placing a 6,000-9,000 square foot building smack dab in
the middle of a park - taking down old-growth trees in the process - would be an improvement. It
feels like it would have the opposite effect entirely.
Some of those opposed to the plan have referred to Summit Beach as a ³hidden gem´, and we¶d
agree with this characterization. We also think it¶s a positive characterization. However, some of
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those in support of the plan have said that such a ³hidden gem´ of a park can¶t really benefit the
public if they don¶t know about it or that it¶s used for inappropriate or nefarious activities (³kids
doing drugs´). We don¶t think many of the people saying these things are familiar with the park
at all. Summit Beach is very well used. We use it, our acquaintances use it, those living by the
park use it, and we see people there all the time engaged in various activities (picnicking,
swimming, walking, fishing, etc.). My sister has lived in Long Lake for 20 years. She and her
family, along with their friends and their kids, frequent the park too. Most of her friends live in
Minneapolis. While they have lakes and beaches and parks in their area many of them are far
more developed and crowded. We heard in one of the meetings a man from Medina say that his
family uses the lake and the park all the time, and he knows many others outside of the
immediate community who use it. All of this is to say that the park is well used, accessible (you
can walk there, bike there, or drive and park for free), and not like many other parks and
beaches - it¶s an asset that we should be proud of and preserve. Even in the two and a half
years we¶ve been living in Long Lake we¶ve seen development pick up significantly, which is
why it¶s more important than ever to consider each development carefully, and protect our
parks.
We understand that it¶s part of the mission of the park commission to increase usage of parks
and open spaces, but there are other ways. The development of the East Long Lake Road trail
(beginning August 1st) is one of these ways, and will most certainly increase usage in a positive
way. That development also seems more in line with what Mr. Dayton intended when he gifted
the park to the City of Orono. (Regarding Mr. Dayton, and his gift of the park, it seems there¶s
more investigation to be done as to the legality of any development on the park land - in one of
the meetings a former caretaker made a statement as to Mr. Dayton¶s intentions and another
member of the community mentioned that the abstract for the parcel is missing…)
On the other hand, the type of development being proposed by the LLRC would surely increase
usage but not necessarily by the public. Sure, users of the park would increase from this one
category (LLRC members and their friends and family), but users of other categories may
actually decrease. We would feel less welcome in the park if it was home to a private club, and
while it was actively being used by the LLRC. We¶d find it stressful to use the park freely and
safely not knowing when they¶d be there, for how long, and if we were in the way. (It¶s likely that
parking will also become more difficult - even if it was increased - and that signage, permitting
and enforcement would be required eventually.)
We¶re also very disappointed with how the LLRC developed and presented its proposal, and
how the overall process has unfurled. The first proposal was, in a word, appalling. With no
consideration for the park, the beach, the neighborhood, or the user community, the LLRC
proposed to build a 9,000 square foot facility with decks and patios and outbuildings (pavilions
and playgrounds) along with a few docks - one that completely enclosed the beach and another
right next to the rope swing. Some of these facilities and amenities were supposedly intended to
be open to the public. Regardless, the main element is a private clubhouse, training and storage
facility for use by its membership - right in the middle of the park. To us, this initial proposal
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smacked of entitlement and disregard for the park and the people who use it. The only people
consulted were the LLRC¶s membership and the immediate neighbors - and many (or all) of the
neighbors seemed to feel about the same as we did.
The second proposal was a stripped down version of the first. The building would only be 6,000
square feet, the docks would be moved away from the beach and all of the other amenities - the
ones that would be for public use - were removed. We fail to see how anyone, anymore, can
claim this project would benefit the park or the public at all. The only ones to benefit would be
the LLRC and that benefit would come at the expense of the park, the neighborhood, and the
community.
It¶s possible that we might see a third proposal at the upcoming City Council meeting, but we
think the LLRC needs to consider other options at this point. It does already have a home. It¶s
not perfect, but the LLRC is not being forced to move. A full service facility would be nice, but
the LLRC needs to do its due diligence and explore other options (Nelson Beach, a better
storage facility on the lake - preferably not in a public park - and rented space in a commercial
zone for their other activities). Long Lake is a small lake, perhaps there¶s one better suited to
the needs of the club and with land available for purchase where the vision for this facility and
growth could be realized. We don¶t know what¶s best for the LLRC, not being members, but we
do feel strongly that this proposal is not best for the park and the community.
However this proceeds, there needs to be more transparency, and engagement with the
community going forward. Again only the LLRC¶s members and the immediate neighbors of the
park have been directly engaged so far. The rest of us have found out by word of mouth, and
we suspect a large part of the community still has no idea what¶s going on. We only found out
about the proposal sitting on the City Council¶s agenda two days ago. The council meeting is
tomorrow. That¶s not enough time for the community to organize and prepare. We assume the
LLRC has known they¶d be on the agenda for quite some time...
The LLRC¶s supporters in letters and comments have in many cases framed the proposal and
its acceptance as ³us against them´. Anyone opposing is seen as not liking the LLRC, not
wanting it to succeed, or grow (though the LLRC itself claims it doesn¶t intend to grow). We don¶t
think that¶s an accurate or fair portrayal at all. As was stated in the beginning of this letter, and
as many have said, we support the LLRC and are proud to have them in our community. But
that¶s not the same as supporting what feels like a public land grab for a singular purpose and to
the benefit of a private membership-only organization who has little to no understanding or
appreciation for the affinity many in the community have for Summit Beach Park and how their
proposal is a clear threat to its history, character and charm.
There are many other issues to be considered - liability, safety, rules and regulations (and
enforcement of those rules), how this might set a precedent for private development and usage
of public land, and how this might encourage unwieldy and outsized growth if LLRC does
establish itself in a park. These issues are relevant and of great concern to us, but they¶re
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matters for the Council, the Park Board, the Planning Commission and other relevant authorities
to weigh and consider at the appropriate time.
This is a contentious issue, as any proposal to develop a public natural resource is bound to be.
There is passion and goodwill on both sides and we have faith that the City Council, the Park
Board and the Planning Commission will take the necessary time to consider this proposal and
the appropriate process for proceeding, or not. We look forward to being a part of that process.
We apologize for the length of this letter, but we¶re playing catch-up. We appreciate the
opportunity to add our voices to this conversation. Thank you for your time and attention in this
matter.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Coburn
Arthur Jacobson
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From:Julie Ruegemer
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Please Protect our Parks from Development
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 12:22:02 AM
Orono Vision Statement:
To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its
preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets.
Orono was once known and cherished for its green space - but with every passing day this is
changing as more and more trees are cut down and more land is developed. This is incredibly
disappointing to watch. But one thing we, as citizens, should be able to trust - is that our
public parkland remains protected by our elected leaders. We are a wealthy city - we should
be able to protect our parks from development. So it is disappointing that a private club with
deep pockets has been aggressively pushing to build their own private 6000 square foot (give
or take), million dollar structure on our taxpayer parkland - and they have yet to be told "No
thank you - the park is for everyone and is not available for private development." Community
members expect that their elected leaders will protect their parkland and that this is sacred
space. The burden should not be on them to fight for their public parks to remain public parks
- they simply should expect this to be the case. They put a lot of trust in the elected leaders to
look out for Orono citizens - especially when it pertains to our parks.
Bruce and Ruth Dayton generously donated this land on Long Lake to the city of Orono
because they were passionate conservationists and believed strongly that all people should be
able to enjoy the serene nature of this special place. It is shocking and disappointing that a
huge private building would even be considered an option on a nature park - taking down
trees and wildlife and changing the use of the park to cater to a private club. Summit Beach is
a place where people from all walks of life of all ages come to enjoy the lake and land for free
for an invigorating swim, a kayak ride, a picnic, a game of catch, hammocking, etc., etc., etc.
Our parkland should not be for sale. There will always be a club with deep pockets that wants
our parks for their own private use. Orono parkland must remain open and available to our
residents - not to people that want to develop the land to suit their own private needs. The
rowing club already has a home across the lake with a large parking lot, just off a highway so
their large membership & high traffic isn't intrusive on a small neighborhood - and in fact it is
probably very good for Birch's business to have them there. It is not the Orono public park's
responsibility to turn our beautiful nature park into a storage facility with private offices for
their rowing staff.
Please, do the job we trusted you to do, and protect our parks. Our Orono residents deserve
their public parks to be available for them. Our tax dollars pay for...preservation of natural
rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets. Please protect our parks.
Julie Ruegemer
1295 Loma Linda Ave
Orono 55364
From:Karina Golberg
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Please Reject LLRC Building Proposal at Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 8:43:47 PM
To whom this may concern,
As a frequent user of the beautiful space at Summit Beach Park, I am very appreciative of the
wide open space that allows so many of us to enjoy the park without feeling over-crowded.
Many of us are concerned that if the LLRC builds their structure on this beautiful, lush space,
the welcoming and relaxing energy of the park will change to a more hustle and bustle type
of environment and be less family friendly.
We ask that you please take into consideration how important this public space is to the
community and why we would like to preserve it.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Karina Golberg, MA, LPCC, RPT
From:Wendy Geffre
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Proposed Summit Beach Park
Date:Saturday, July 25, 2020 4:14:20 PM
I disapprove of the proposed Summit Beach Park to be redeveloped for the use of another privatized
club around the Lake Minnetonka area. I state Lake Minnetonka, which includes Orono/Long Lake
area. I grew up, raised children and now have grandchildren in many communities around the lakes
and now have lived in Orono for 17 years. I have watched the well-to-do buy up land or businesses
develop any footage available for their private use. Most recent example: Wolf Ridge housing
development privatizing shoreline on Long Lake for their use only. Bruce and Ruth Dayton donated
the natural, rustic Wood Rill Scientific and Natural Area, plus 4.8 acres of Summit Beach for the
open, quiet and natural area. If anyone has been to Summit Beach on any given day, you will find
toddlers to seniors swimming laps. The rowing club does NOT represent all of the diverse people
who enjoy this beach. I, even, disapprove of a playground for you will see teenagers throwing
frisbees, to parents playing catch, to building sand castles. Sunbathers, book readers, picnics on
blankets, kayaking, fishing, rafting, fishing along the shore, rope swing – all constructive fun. Summit
Beach is an open spaced, natural area within our community that all sources of income can enjoy
without paying park fees. Has anyone seen the turkeys who roost in the trees? Laid on a raft and
seen a baby eagle learning to navigate its new life? Parents teaching their children to do basic
swimming? A senior taking his grandchild out on kayaks and teaching them the art of slow, peaceful
boating? That you will find at Summit Beach. I, truly, enjoyed seeing the rowing club on Long Lake
but there must be an alternative solution. There is plenty of shoreline on the west end of Nelson
Park and this park is already structured for boats, trailers. The old BP station can be a storage unit for
rowers and the money they will use for building up Summit Park can be used for trailers to transport.
It’s a direct line down to Nelson Park boat landing. I can honestly predict if this proposed “good sell”
of redeveloping Summit Park for the greater good, will become another private club and restrictions
to the community using this beach. A large volume of community will not be able to afford signing
their children up for lessons. Restrictions will be placed on usage of the land due to expensive boats
being stored, not to mention the destruction of the old trees, wildlife and natural shoreline. Lets talk
about another tax increase for water, sewage, parking lot, playground equipment, maintenance etc.
etc. Who pays for this? I question, if, this property was donated as an open, green space by the
Daytons, to the community, is there not a clause that states it cannot be developed for the
privatization of any group? Again, I strongly oppose taking our last bit of natural area. The
community as a whole, I’m sure, do not want to become another Wayzata, Excelsior. Thank you.
Wendy Geffre.
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From:Walter Moe
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Protect our Parks
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 4:35:53 PM
Dear Dustin,
Protect our Parks for public use! We knew the Dayton’s and they strongly intended their land to be
for Public use. It was a generous gift and should not be denied. We have lived in Orono since 1958
and the park space is important to us.
Please vote “No” and do not let this mistake happen.
Wyatt and Nancy Moe
1230 Spruce Place
Orono, MN 55364
From:Alistair Jacques
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Rowing Club
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 7:08:47 PM
I object to public land (Long Lake Park and Beach) being used for private purposes (Rowing
Club Clubhouse).
Who benefits, other than the Rowing Club and whoever is involved in the real estate and
construction project? Certainly not the residents of Orono, as a whole.
Our quiet neighborhood has been misused enough over the last 3 years (diverted traffic to
facilitate rebuild of Wayzata Blvd) and then ignored (the potholes on Old Long Lake Rd are
unacceptable).
Please pay some attention to our part of Orono.
Alistair Jacques
From:Jill
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit beach park
Date:Saturday, July 25, 2020 8:48:26 PM
Dear Dustin and Anna,
I have heard that the wonderful, family friendly Summit Beach Park is being considered for a private rowing club
spot. This is a wonderful beach for all of the residents of the area, especially with little kids. We go there often to get
away from the big beach down the road. It’s perfect for my 3 children (4,5,7) and every time we are there (week or
weekend) there is always other families there with young children. This is a wonderful safe, tucked away beach for
us and everyone else. Taking this away from us would be a huge travesty for my family and the residents of the area.
Additionally, I’m appalled to hear that residents were only notified Friday afternoon to voice their opinions for the
Monday meeting proposal. That is just absurd! The voice of the city needs to be heard. Is this the typical protocol?
A weekend to respond? If so, I urge you to also take a look at your business practices and communication timelines.
Again, I urge you to not approve the proposal as this would be a significant loss to the residents of the area and to
you!
Kind regards,
Jill Hansen
847.393.5305
Sent from my iPhone
From:heather sheehan
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach Park / LLRC proposal
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 2:13:11 PM
Dear Orono City Council:
We are writing to let you know that we are in opposition to the proposed plan to build a facility for
the Long Lake Rowing Club at Summit Beach Park. Our family has been visiting Summit Beach Park
almost every Friday afternoon and evening in the summers for fifteen years. We meet friends for a
relaxing evening at the lake with picnics and games and swimming until the beautiful sunset tells us
it's time to go home. It's such a special place to us, we recently celebrated a 50th birthday at the
beach!
We have tried other beaches but have never been able to find the perfect mix of sandy beach, lawn
space for games, trees for hammocks, picnic facilities, and friendly people that Summit Beach Park
offers. The park is well-used by a variety of people - people launching kayaks and paddleboards,
older people swimming long distances in the evenings, and lots of families playing on the beach and
in the water.
Based on what we have seen proposed - a building in the current wooded area and boat docks - we
believe the addition of a building and docks for the rowing club will significantly impact how we and
other members of the public will be able to use the beach and park. It will change the feel of park
completely so that it will not be inviting for anyone who is not associated with the rowing club. The
current swimming area is not very large and if boat docks are added, it seems impossible that the
swimming beach could be maintained in any meaningful way. If the beach is somehow maintained,
the prospect of rowers and swimmers in such close proximity feels dangerous.
Although the rowing club provides a valuable service to some in the community, we are concerned
about equal access to all citizens, not just those privileged to be part of the rowing club. We do not
believe they should be allowed to take over a public park for their exclusive use when the park is so
well utilized by a variety of people.
Thank you for your consideration of all sides of this issue.
Ken and Heather Sheehan
From:Anthony Quill
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Cc:Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Victoria Seals; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson
Subject:Summit Beach Park Redevelopment
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:41:43 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
My family and I moved to the area in July of 2019 and live near the east side of the lake. We
love Summit Beach Park and have been using it weekly since the first weekend after moving
into our house. We are there multiple times per week and it always has other families or
groups there. The narrative that it is unused, hidden, and full of unsavory characters is simply
false. It can in no sense be considered hidden if a new family to the area found it within two
days of moving in.
Summit Beach Park is full of people who spend all week looking forward to a relaxing day at
the beach. It is full of teanagers lounging on hammocks and swinging on the rope swing. It is
full of parents teaching the joy of fishing to young children. It has groups of people playing
soccer, volleyball and frisbee in the large open area. The hill where the boathouse would stand
is often used by people relaxing or enjoying a picnic. It has become an important part of our
lives and we know many other residents feel the same.
There are many arguments that can be used to counter this proposal:
For residents close to the park, the excessively large building and footprint will be a constant
eyesore for people who bought or built homes with the valid expectation that it would not be
developed for private use.
For general park goers, the building and the necessary buffer around the building will greatly
reduce the ability to enjoy the park. To say it is oversized relative to developable land would
be an understatement.
For swimmers, the in and out of boats and the fact that a private dock will be around or next to
the swimming area will not only create a safety hazard, but will also inevitably lead to friction
between public users of the beach and the private club.
For environmentalists, many old trees will be cut down and the lakeshore will be affected to
the detriment of water quality. The last thing we need are more developments close to the
lakeshore. Many court battles have been fought by homeowners just trying to build a sauna
close to the lakeshore, let alone an 8,000 sq ft building.
For proponents of the efficient use of taxpayer funds, the lending of land for free or at below
market rates to a private entity and to the detriment of the taxpayers that use the park is a
major concern. If the City would like to revitalize the park using a public/private partnership,
then a public comment period and a call for proposals should be the first step.
For the Dayton Family, who were kind enough to buy the land, return it to a semi-natural state,
and then donate it to the city to protect the lake and prevent development, this would be a clear
slap in the face. It would be very surprising if the legal documentation that supported that
donation did not stipulate future uses of the land and prohibit this type of private development,
and if the paperwork did not support this claim, donor intent surely would.
These are all valid arguments and we are sure they have been voiced already. But we think
they miss the point. This beach is one of the few places in the area where people from all
walks of life can coexist. It is arguably one of the most diverse public locations in Long
Lake/Orono and is enjoyed by people of all races and economic statuses. For the many citizens
that cannot afford private pools, boats, or private clubs, this is a much needed oasis.
As a family with young children, it has been a wonderful place to spend an afternoon or
weekend. We have met lifelong friends, watched our children grow and learn to swim, and
have enjoyed storing and launching our canoe from the publicly available canoe storage at the
park. We are constantly bumping into families we know that live on all sides of town at the
park who are just looking for a nice place to enjoy nature. While we have yet to see the
unsavory behavior that so many proponents of the boathouse bring up, we have seen families
able to find some semblance of normalcy in these uncertain times.
Please do not take the little public land that is available and give it away for private use. We
understand the Long Lake Rowing Club's need for a permanent facility and can empathize
with their situation. Their need for space does not mean that it should come at the expense of
the public. Their need for space and the need for the park to remain public are not mutually
exclusive.
Also, please consider the hundreds of silent voices out there that are completely unaware of
this proposal. If the Council would still like to continue exploring a partnership with the Long
Lake Rowing Club, then for the sake of transparency and honesty, post the plans publicly at
the park and allow park goers the opportunity to make an informed decision on its future.
The Three Rivers Park District has demonstrated good governance by posting a sign right in
front of where the boathouse would stand. It invites the public to "Help Plan the Next
Regional Trail" and provides the information necessary to contact them. If they can be that
open and transparent, why can't the City of Orono? If the Rowing Club is really the best use of
the land, then surely a public comment period that is well advertised and accessible would
support that claim.
Best Regards,
Anthony and Kristen Quill
From:Betse Johnson
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 5:12:13 PM
Hi Dustin,
Our names are David and Betse Johnson we live at 460 E. Long Lake Road in Orono. We are
right across the street from Summit Beach Park. We are contacting you because we are
concerned about the possible building of Long lake rowing club boathouse, private building,in
our park! We purchased our home in 2010. We have two children in Orono middle school,
they are both 13 years old. Our kids love the park and the beach ,we are over there much of the
summer, as are our kids friends from school, their parents and their teachers , Neighbors, and
other people who have become very good friends from meeting them at the beach.
We have heard that the city feels that our beach park is underutilized! We can tell you that this
park is very well used, if not overused! People park on the street in front of our house, up on
old Long Lake Road ,to walk down to get into the park ,especially on the weekends and during
the summer with kids off from school. We have even had people come and ask us if they can
park in our driveway, so they can go to the beach.
I have taken videos and pictures of how busy Summit Beach Park is.
Our question is, why would any one in Orono want a private club to take over a third of the
public park? How does that increase the public use of the park?The beach will be
compromised by boat docks, and private users. Surely the boat club can exist without
occupying public property.
Some say the park needs more security and that the rowing club would provide that. But do
we give away the park for better security? That’s a high price to pay , when all we need is a
couple more light polls and remote video monitoring.
This rowing club wants to put docs in at the beach. A few years ago Orono removed their dock
because of liability. Kids were playing on the dock and getting hurt. The rowing club docs will
take over the beach.
The rowing club says they want to share the park ,but what they’re really doing is taking the
park away from the public. There will not be more public use of the park but less, and much
more private use! This is not in the public interest or in the interest of Orono which claims,
they want to protect are parks and our green space from development. If this building is
allowed to be built In Summit beach park, it will be there FOREVER, there’s no going back.
We might as well change the name of the park to the Long Lake Rowing Club Park.
Thank you for your consideration,
David and Betse Johnson
952-949-4929
From:Daisy Johnson
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 9:00:10 PM
Dear Mr. Rief,
My name is Daisy Johnson and I go to school at OMS. My family has lived across the
street from Summit Beach Park for almost 8 years now and I'm concerned about the Long
Lake Rowing Club taking over our park. The park is not incredibly large, and the building
alone will take up 1/3 of the space there. While the park is smaller than most, it is also very
well used. There are people over at the park/beach roughly every day swimming, kayaking,
and running their dogs in the grassy area, among other activities. My family loves going over
to the beach to swim and it is one of the reasons we moved into our house in the first place. I
have met many friends over at the beach including one of my best friends Siri, and several of
the people whose dogs I walk. Another problem with it is that about 5 years ago there was a
dock over at the beach. The dock was removed due to liability issues after several kids were
injured while playing on it. The problem with this is that the Long Lake Rowing Club intends
to put in several docks that will not only take up space on the beach, but could also be a big
problem for people over at the park.
Thank you for your time,
sincerely, Daisy Johnson
From:Samuel Johnson
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief; Victoria Seals; Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 9:14:42 PM
I'm a 13 year old kid named Samuel Johnson and I live right across the street from the beach
so I go there all the time, and I don't want a private building taking up a third of the park. I see
a ton of people that go there every day and if you put a private boat house there not a lot of
people will come there anymore. and if the public is giving away part of the beach and putting
in a private boat house what do we get out of it. It would be nice if they gave free
memberships and lessons to kids in Orono.
so please don't
From:Marsha Reiman
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief; Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Victoria Seals; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson
Subject:Summit Beach Project
Date:Saturday, July 25, 2020 12:13:45 PM
Hello,
I would like to give input about the proposal for the building a facility at Summit
Beach. I have lived in this area for nearly 50 years, and am most concerned about
the impact it will have on a quiet residential area.
1. I find it astounding that the City of Orono would enable a private club, to
essentially take over a beach that was a gift to all Orono residents.
2. Bruce Dayton was a lover of nature and has donated other properties in the area
with the idea of preservation. A building of that size on a small piece of property,
to my mind wasn’t his intent.
3. This is a quiet residential area, why would you consider choosing a private club
over your residents that pay taxes?
4. Have you thought about the impact of such a large building on such a small piece
of shoreline? Will the people of Orono be able to use the private building located
on “their beach”? Who will pay for the upkeep?
5. A great concern for me is the access from US 12. The exit from US 12 to Old
Long Lake Road is on a curve, that is already dangerous. As you know there are
two left lanes that merge on the curve, and to add more traffic and danger to that
area is a safety issue.
I would ask you to think about the major effect this proposal will have on the
residents of the area, for those travel US 12, and especially about the spirit of the
gift of Summit Beach to all people of Orono. Are you in good conscience willing to
change the essence of this area for the enjoyment of a few? Please don’t dishonor
Bruce Dayton.
Thank you for taking the time to read my concerns. I am hopeful that you will make
a honorable decision.
Marsha Reiman
From:Larry Carlson
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach property
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 3:22:59 PM
I have lived on Old Long Lake Road for 32 years, and had the privilege of working for Mr. Bruce Dayton for 26
years as his Caretaker and Property Manager. We had many discussions about how to preserve the main property
along Old Long Lake Road and to maintain it in it’s natural state. Through his vision and generosity, it became
Woodrill State Natural Area, and will remain undeveloped and enjoyed by all in perpetuity.
In the 1970’s, Bruce gave the Summit Beach property to the City of Orono, and I am convinced his vision was
for it to remain as a natural space and also as a public space. I cannot envision any scenario where he would view a
7,000 square foot private entity building and huge dock complex as maintaining natural and public
spaces.
I do not view this as a case of “Not in My Backyard” , but as a sincere desire to maintain an unfettered public
space per Bruce’s vision,generosity, and foresightedness.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
Sincerely,
Larry Carlson
965 Old Long Lake Road
Orono
From:Beth Davis
To:Dustin Rief; Anna Carlson; Denny Walsh; Victoria Seals; Aaron H. Printup; Matt Johnson; Richard Crosby
Cc:Julie Ruegemer
Subject:Summit Beach
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 5:22:45 PM
Dustin,
We live on old long lake road and frequent Summit Beach with family and friends throughout
the summer. It is a pleasant spot that is busy but quiet. It would be very disappointing to see
that area turned into an office/storage facility and have the traffic increased within the already
small beach and parking area.
The increased traffic would also be cause for concern for our kids. Our daughters are currently
able to walk or bike to the beach and swim with friends. Building a rowing club would
negatively impact that experience for them.
Part of the attraction of many Orono parks is that they exist seamlessly within residential and
natural areas. Please do not take that experience from the current park users and send
additional traffic to a peaceful residential area.
Sincerely,
Beth and Rick Davis
Wakefield Road
Begin forwarded message:
From: Julie Ruegemer <julieruegemer@hotmail.com>
Date: July 26, 2020 at 3:29:24 PM CDT
To: Julie Ruegemer <julieruegemer@hotmail.com>
Subject: Please help protect our parks!!! URGENT
Dear Orono residents - Please take a moment to send a short letter tonight REJECTING the
idea of allowing a private rowing club to build a large, private million dollar building for their
personal use on Orono parkland. Summit Beach is a PUBLIC Orono park & beach on Long Lake
- the land was donated by Bruce and Ruth Dayton. The Daytons were passionate
conservationists and protectors of nature. The beautiful parkland is a combination of woods,
wetlands, and beach. They were extremely careful and purposeful in leaving the land to the
public park system for the public to enjoy.
The private rowing club is currently and comfortably housed across the lake at Birch's-yet they
are trying to get Orono to essentially give them land to allow then to build their own 6000
square foot storage facility to protect their boats - as well as private office space and private
exercise space for them to use year-round. This would NOT be a public building for the
community to use. This would be their own PRIVATE building put on PARKLAND for them to do
with as they choose. They would be cutting down many trees to build this large structure.
Please let the Orono City Council know you oppose the rowing club building this huge private
structure at this nature park and ask them to PROTECT OUR PARKS for public use and public
enjoyment. Not only would this private structure involve cutting down many trees, but it
would be inevitable that they would say they needed more parking in the near future and ask
to build a build a bigger parking lot to accommodate their large membership - thereby cutting
down more trees. Currently, they are able to use the huge parking lot at Birch's that is located
off a busy highway where their large numbers and traffic aren't disruptive to a small quiet
neighborhood like where Summit Beach is.
Thank you. Please share with other Orono residents who care about preservation of
greenspace & parkland. Include your name and home address at the bottom of your email.
Thank you!Julie Ruegemer
EMAILING LETTERS: Send them to the following two admins (Anna and Dustin) in the city ofOrono and they should include your letters with the notes for the council for the meetingtomorrow evening. In addition, you can send directly to each city council member if you wouldlike. Please send tonight or by early morning Monday to make sure it gets included. Anna Carlson acarlson@ci.orono.mn.usDustin Rief drief@ci.orono.mn.us
For your reference, here are the council members:
Denny Walsh Mayor dwalsh2@ci.orono.mn.us
Aaron Printup City Council aprintup@ci.orono.mn.us
Victoria Seals City Council vseals@ci.orono.mn.us
Richard Crosby II City Council rcrosby@ci.orono.mn.us
Matt Johnson City Council mjohnson@ci.orono.mn.us
From:Thomas Paustenbach
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief; Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Victoria Seals; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson
Cc:Shelly Bonneville
Subject:Summit Park Beach proposal
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 9:04:44 PM
Importance:High
Dear Orono City Leaders,
We are 5+ year Long Lake residents and wanted to express concern over the Summit Park
Beach proposal. As a family with young children (age 3 and 7), we very much enjoy this small,
quiet beach that we have the ability to ride our bikes to. Along with Nelson Park/Beach,
Summit Park Beach is a great asset to our community.
Regarding this proposal, I would suggest the top priority for the City Council should be to work
to improve and expand Summit Park Beach. New picnic tables, a playground area, an
expanded beach, improved views of the lake. This park is such a unique asset to the city of
Orono/Long Lake ... lets please not privatize any more premium lakefront property that the
public has access to!
IF the above first priority can be accomplished, and if the LLRC facility and docks can be
separated by a reasonable distance from the beach/park and NOT block any public lake views
(thinking about the neighboring homes..), then it would be wonderful to enjoy an improved
park/beach and LLRC location. If not, there is plenty of other unused lakeshore on Long Lake
that may be an option for them..
I enjoy the Long Lake Rowing Crew and it is nice to have them as a part of the
lake/community. But their facility should not take up valuable space on the beach that was
donated by Bruce and Ruth Dayton to the Public for Public use (NOT to the LLRC for private
use!).
Please help us to preserve and improve this wonderful park/beach and ensure it is not
sacrificed by this proposal. Public first! LLRC second.
Thank you for all your efforts in keeping and improving what we believe is the best community
in the Twin Cities,
Tom and Shelly Paustenbach
Long Lake
From:Christine Leiding
To:Anna Carlson
Cc:Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Park Beach
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 9:24:43 PM
To whom it may concern,
We as Orono taxpayers are concerned that the city council is considering using public property for
the private pleasure of
a select few. The Dayton family donated this property for use as a park and turning it into a private
clubhouse is outside
the scope of the donation’s intent.
Also the reduction of green space. Preserving and maintaining Orono’s green space is a priority that
we cannot afford
not to protect. Once we lose it you will never get it back.
Summit Beach is an unique park. I’ve had many family and friends remark that they can’t believe
this beach is in the Metro area. It gives them an up north feel.
Why move from Birches? There are no swimmers or families enjoying a day at the beach to disrupt.
Alan and Christine Leiding
2670 Kelley Parkway unit 117
From:Mike Feldmann
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Park City Council meeting: items for inclusion
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 6:54:30 AM
Anna and Dustin,
I went over to Summit Park to see if users of the park had been informed about this proposal
and they had not so I put together a list where they could sign and have their voices heard.
This list is a partial list of those involved in the conversation so far. I know NextDoor has
seen a lot of activity as well as neighborhood conversations and the like but these lists don't
include them. I wanted to deliver these lists to you for inclusion into the materials for the city
council tonight even though it represents only those with which I have personally interacted.
Thank you!
Cheers,
Mike Feldmann
1010 Old Long Lake Rd
(neighbor just west of Summit Park)
From:Rachel Feldmann
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Cc:Feldmann Rachel M
Subject:Summit Park Proposal Letter
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 1:45:57 AM
Dear Orono council members,
I am writing to thank you for your service and your vision statement pursuit which is:
“To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its
preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets”.
I encourage you to keep this vision at the front of your decision-making process & reject
the proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) to build a boat club, docks, or
storage facility at Summit Park.
The LLRC currently comes in and out of Birch’s on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub. We
feel this location should be the focus for their boat storage and water access. Because
Birch’s is not a swimming beach, this location is not in conflict with the abundant recreation
that is already occurring at Summit beach. Any plan presented by the LLRC to be able to
share this beach use with their vessels coming in (backwards facing as they row) to nearby
docks anywhere near the beach will drastically change the safety and nature of Summit
Park Beach and decrease the recreational use and enjoyment at the park by the public.
Summit Park is Orono’s largest swim beach, and should remain as such--a swimming
beach-- because it is a valuable recreational asset the city should be protecting as Bruce
Dayton, who gifted the park to the city for public use, originally intended. On a daily basis
in the summer, and parts of other seasons as well, we have met people who choose to
come from all over the twin cities to Summit Beach. They have told us they come to
Summit because of the natural beauty and recreational assets and attraction it offers: wide
open green spaces for play, sunbathing, picnicking, nature with wetlands and wildlife
neighboring it, numerous trees for shade, lounging, hammocking, a beautiful water area
where boaters can anchor down nearby and swim to the beach, as well as numerous other
beach activities such as tube floating, swimming, kayaking, & canoeing. Adding a boat
storage building to this beach and location would be a poor decision by the city council for a
club that is already thriving elsewhere on the same lake (at Birch’s) and can continue to do
so at that location.
We are thankful a Mayor presides at Orono’s city council whose platform is to value full
transparency in decision making and to have proper vetting and discussion over a decision
such as this permanent structure being proposed at one of Orono’s public parks. As Mayor
Walsh states on his platform page: “Preserving and maintaining Orono’s open space is a
priority that we cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it
you will never get it back”. Well said! The world needs more open and natural spaces for
the public use and enjoyment. Thank you, Council members, for listening. We are trusting
you to maintain and beautify Summit Park to continue to support and improve the current
public recreational use which is so highly valued by Orono.
Please see the attached photo of a Wednesday afternoon in June to further appreciate the
activities and recreational asset of Summit Park.
Sincerely,
Rachel Feldmann
1010 Old Long Lake Rd.
(West bordering neighbor of Summit Beach Park)
From:Lisa Mott
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit park/beach
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:24:53 PM
Hello, I would like to voice my concerns regarding the rowing clubs desire to have a building at this location. For
10 years we have enjoyed the open space and family friendly green space it provides. It is the only local beach we
use, we meet our growing families at this beach regularly. Our enjoyment And love for this site Is unsurpassed.
Honestly, if the City of Orono proceeds With the rowing clubs plans I can guarantee you the ambience of the
beautiful trees, hills and back to nature fun it provides will be lost. It provides many a natural, fun experience and it
will be impossible to find anything like it.
I appreciate your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Lisa Mott
Sent from my iPhone
From:Rebecca Lucking
To:Anna Carlson
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 11:03:57 AM
Hi Anna,
Thanks for your hard work for our great community.
Our family goes to long lakes beaches often as do many other community members. Our
public beaches need to be available to all citizens. If the crew team puts structure at site it
needs to not hinder others from enjoying the beach.
Sincerely,
The Luckings
From:Michelle Seeley
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:Long lake parks
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:02:49 PM
Hi,
I am all in favor of rowing on long lake, but against the commandeering of a city park for a private business. The
park was donated for all to enjoy & my family especially likes the beach & rope swing that has been there for more
than 30 years. It’s hard to imagine how a 8,000 square foot warehouse could even be considered for our little park,
It’s absurd. The old growth trees, nature and beach are great the way they are and don’t need any “improvement”.
I’m still confused as to how a private group or business could even have a chance at doing this at a public beach.
Michelle
Sent from my iPhone
From:Jane Davidson
To:Anna Carlson
Cc:Frank Kulacki; Mike Feldmann
Subject:Note to city council for Monday july 27
Date:Saturday, July 25, 2020 12:47:24 PM
Dear Mayor Walsh and Orono City Council,
We would very much like to participate in the city council discussion of the plans for Summitt
Beach but have been advised by our doctors not to attend public meetings in person. We have
previously provided a letter with our view of the value of the park as a natural setting. Our
comments stand.
I add that the park is full every day and is a popular spot for paddlers, swimmers and
sunbathers of all ages. Our opinion is that the term "secret" park used by others refers to the
secluded natural setting rather than a secret place which only a few people know about. The
beach area is heavily used because it is generally free of boats and the quiet "bay" is an
excellent spot for open water distance swimmers and children (although there have been
instances with boats and jet skiis using the area within the buoys). .
Neither the plan for the boat house and its use nor the financial and liability management of
public/private park is well defined at this point. Thus it is difficult to provide more than
general comments and concerns.
I urge you to study the long term implications of the public/private partnership and significant
modification to the park associated with a boat house and heavy use by one group before
making a decision. In our view the proposed plan essentially grants a large part of the park to
a single entity and thus risks adversely impacting the value of the park to the larger
community far into the future. Moreover, the potential environmental impact on the wetlands
and Long Lake must be an important consideration to any changes in use.
We are very excited about the linear park and hope that you continue to consider other
improvements to the beach area and picnic areas consistent with the current uses of the park.
Sincerely, Jane Davidson and Frank Kulacki
1020 Old Long Lake Rd
Wayzata MN 55391
Jane H. Davidson
Professor Mechanical Engineering
Director of the Solar Energy Laboratory
University of Minnesota
email:jhd@umn.edu
From:Walter Moe
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:Park property
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 4:33:01 PM
Dear Anna Carlson,
PLEASE protect our parks for public use! We knew the Dayton’s and they strongly intended their land
to be for public use.
We have lived in Orono since 1958 and deeply value the area.
Please do not allow this mistake to happen.
Wyatt and Nancy Moe
1230 Spruce Place
Orono, MN 55364
From:jeff anderson
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:Proposed Construction at Summit Beach
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 11:49:04 AM
I'm curious about the discussion that will be held on Monday regarding the boat house and facilities
proposed for the rowing club at Summit Beach.
In particular, I am wondering what the specific designations are for the Pavilion and Patio, as to either
those being public access, or reserved as private use for the Rowing Club members.
A public/ private clarification for all aspects of the proposed development would be appreciated.
Thank you, I look forward to viewing the meeting.
Jeff Anderson, Long Lake
From:Nan Peterson
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:44:48 AM
Please keep the public beach open and with the old rope swing! Two generations of our family
have enjoyed this area for years. It is a cool and pleasant place to have lunch and a swim.
From:Carolyn
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:03:05 AM
I was made aware late last night about the proposed rowing club 6000 sq ft bldg on The current Summit Beach
property.
We are Plymouth residents that have used the beach continuously since moving to the area 6 years ago. We go to
Summit beach 5-6 days per week all summer long. There are always lots of families there enjoying the beach and
swimming as well as other lake activities including paddle boarding & kayaking. My kids also enjoy hammocking
and picnicking there. It is a great beach and it would be heartbreaking if you were to allow a business to come in and
take away the community. We have noticed an increase in the number of people that enjoy that beach within the last
2 years. The people that frequent the beach genuinely enjoy it as we do and pick up what they bring and are always
respectful of others. There are not other beaches around that are as clean and beautiful as Summit.
It would be so very disappointing if the city of Orono were to allow a business to come in and take away this
beautiful park that was intended for public enjoyment. They have a current facility and there is other land around the
lake that they could purchase without taking away from the public. We can’t keep allowing businesses with money
to scoop up donated land for public enjoyment. Please do not allow this to happen to Orono. This would
detrimentally affect so many families that enjoy this park so much especially with so many negatives happening in
our state this year. Please save Summit Beach!!!!
Thank you in advance for your consideration. I will plan to attend the attend the meeting tonight also.
Carolyn & Mike Haeger
1410 Yellowstone Lane in Plymouth
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From:Betse Johnson
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:Summit beach park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 5:06:41 PM
Hi Anna,
Our names are David and Betse Johnson we live at 460 E. Long Lake Road in Orono. We are right across the street
from Summit Beach Park. We are contacting you because we are concerned about the possible building of Long
lake rowing club boathouse, private building,in our park! We purchased our home in 2010. We have two children in
Orono middle school, they are both 13 years old. Our kids love the park and the beach ,we are over there much of
the summer, as are our kids friends from school, their parents and their teachers , Neighbors, and other people who
have become very good friends from meeting them at the beach.
We have heard that the city feels that our beach park is underutilized! We can tell you that this park is very well
used, if not overused! People park on the street in front of our house, up on old Long Lake Road ,to walk down to
get into the park ,especially on the weekends and during the summer with kids off from school. We have even had
people come and ask us if they can park in our driveway, so they can go to the beach.
I have taken videos and pictures of how busy Summit Beach Park is.
Our question is, why would any one in Orono want a private club to take over a third of the public park? How does
that increase the public use of the park?The beach will be compromised by boat docks, and private users. Surely the
boat club can exist without occupying public property.
Some say the park needs more security and that the rowing club would provide that. But do we give away the park
for better security? That’s a high price to pay , when all we need is a couple more light polls and remote video
monitoring.
This rowing club wants to put docs in at the beach. A few years ago Orono removed their dock because of liability.
Kids were playing on the dock and getting hurt. The rowing club docs will take over the beach.
The rowing club says they want to share the park ,but what they’re really doing is taking the park away from the
public. There will not be more public use of the park but less, and much more private use! This is not in the public
interest or in the interest of Orono which claims, they want to protect are parks and our green space from
development. If this building is allowed to be built In Summit beach park, it will be there FOREVER, there’s no
going back. We might as well change the name of the park to the Long Lake Rowing Club Park.
Thank you for your consideration,
David and Betse Johnson
952-949-4929
From:Daisy Johnson
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 8:55:51 PM
Dear Mrs. Carlson,
My name is Daisy Johnson and I go to school at OMS. My family has lived across the
street from Summit Beach Park for almost 8 years now and I'm concerned about the Long
Lake Rowing Club taking over our park. The park is not incredibly large, and the building
alone will take up 1/3 of the space there. While the park is smaller than most, it is also very
well used. There are people over at the park/beach roughly every day swimming, kayaking,
and running their dogs in the grassy area, among other activities. My family loves going over
to the beach to swim and it is one of the reasons we moved into our house in the first place. I
have met many friends over at the beach including one of my best friends Siri, and several of
the people whose dogs I walk. Another problem with it is that about 5 years ago there was a
dock over at the beach. The dock was removed due to liability issues after several kids were
injured while playing on it. The problem with this is that the Long Lake Rowing Club intends
to put in several docks that will not only take up space on the beach, but could also be a big
problem for people over at the park.
Thank you for your time,
sincerely, Daisy Johnson
From:Abrianna Loop
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:The Beach
Date:Saturday, July 25, 2020 11:41:06 PM
Hello. I’m a teenager that goes swimming all the time at this beach with my friends. My friends dad is the one who
put up the rope swing there when we were little kids. I believe that they do not need so much land just for a place to
keep their rowboats and stuff. They should go and buy land that is for sale that they can use. Their plans for the
building shows that it is taking up more room than they need. I do not understand why they are offering us
bathrooms and a swing set for the beach to bribe us. We do not need a swing set or a bathroom we are perfectly fine
with how the beach is. If we wanted to swim at a beach with a swing set we would go to the other side of the beach
to use it. This is very dumb and I have talked to many people about this and we believe that they should go and buy
land somewhere that is actually selling their land and not take our beach and make it into a private club.
From:Liz Weir
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:Summit Park on Long Lake
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 10:44:35 AM
I am writing to respectfully request the Mayor and Orono City Council members to protect
and preserve our local swimming hole.
It's the only one like it in our area; it's intimate, kids love the rope swings, and the shallow
beach is safe for all age groups. I see families picnicking in the shade of the mature trees on
the hill. It's a charmingly natural park, perfect for young families, and it was generously
donated to the community.
To build an 800 sq. ft .private building in a public park is a misuse of the donor's gift.
This application by the rowing club should be denied by the Council. Such a project will mean
cutting down the mature trees, bulldozing and removing the hill and despoiling the natural feel
of the park and its surrounds.
The added hard cover for such a large structure and the additional traffic would bring more
polluted run-off into already--troubled Long Lake, further diminishing water quality.
I understand that architect Jim Dayton designed a boat house for the Rowing Club at the Birch
site, from which the rowers currently operate. Has this been looked into?
Mayor and City Council, please vote to deny this damaging project in Summit Park.
My best, Elizabeth Weir
From:heather jackson
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Fw: LLRC proposal
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:44:07 AM
Dear Council Members,
Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I am writing in regards to the LLRC
proposal to build a private clubhouse, storage facility, and dock at Summit Beach. I
was quite surprised to hear this was a consideration as it is my understanding the
land was gifted to the city as a designated natural use space for public enjoyment
nearly 50 years ago.
Having rowed in college it has delighted me to see the team rowing on Long Lake,
and watching them from the deck of Birch's. As a homeowner in Long Lake, mother
of two sons, and active community member, it disheartens me to think of the
destruction of natural beauty that is Summit Beach, a space specifically designated
for public use, and a space that is treasured by many families. Our family enjoys p
paddle boarding (SUP), sailing, kayaking, swimming, and picnicking in this area, as
do many others. There have been many memories made relaxing under the shady
canopy of beautiful trees, watching my boys swing from the rope swing, swimming
with their friends at the beach, kayaking and sailing from Summit to Nelson and back
to picnic, and enjoy the company of other families utilizing this oasis of open space
that we are fortunate to have.
I have several concerns regarding this proposal, the biggest being the safety of the
public that currently enjoys this lively, family friendly space.
-As a rower, visibility is limited as you are seated facing the opposite direction you are
moving, thus creating a potentially dangerous situation with children swimming and
playing on the beach, SUP enthusiasts paddling, and kayakers.
-LLRC has only been around for 6 years, I was unable to find any listing of an
Executive Director, Board, donors, or members on their website, as they are asking
for ownership of public land, this information needs to be public. Who will be
responsible if LLRC disbands?
-How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? I found out from a
friend who had seen in on the app NextDoor, the information needs to be provided to
the community in a transparent fashion.
-What is the environmental impact of adding more man made structures, pavement,
and destroying natural habitat? I feel this is not in keeping with the vision of the
Dayton family when they gifted the property for public use.
-Has the LLRC explored using their money to improve the current location at Birch's
which is already established? This appears to be the best option from a safety
perspective as it does not interfere with a shared swimming space, it is a FUN activity
to watch from the Birch's patio, and does not require using public land gifted for ALL
to enjoy.
-There would be a level of intimidation if a private club were to be built on public land
in that non club members would not be able to fully relax and enjoy the public space
with rower's coming and going, and the reduced natural beauty that would be
replaced with man made construction.
Rowing is an amazing sport, and I am happy that it is available to our community,
however, the majority of residents in Orono and Long Lake do not participate in this
sport, they DO participate in enjoying our public beaches, swimming, picnic area,
rope swing, and natural beauty year round. As council members, you were elected to
uphold the interests and safety of the majority of your constituents, please keep this in
mind when reviewing this proposal.
Thank you for dedication to our community and your consideration,
Heather Jackson
Club sandwiches, not seals!
From:Gina Joyce
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Cc:thomas.joyce@datadoghq.com
Subject:Letter to the Orono City Council (July 27, 2020 Agenda Item #9 - LLRC Proposal)
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 9:50:37 AM
Attachments:image003.png
To the Orono City Council,
We appreciate the opportunity to voice our opinion regarding the July 27, 2020 agenda item – the
Long Lake Rowing Club proposal for a Boat House in Summit Beach Park.
My husband and I live on Long Lake and value the thriving communities that call this lake home –
both Long Lake and Orono residents alike. Our communities are welcoming to all, including the LLRC,
which is part of the enjoyment that is felt here at Long Lake. There are also a variety of outside
communities who cherish our treasured lake and seek refuge on our beaches for rest, relaxation,
and enjoyment with family and friends. It is because of this, that we ask you to reject the LLRC
proposal for a Boat House at Summit Beach Park.
Having attended numerous LLRC proposal meetings, it is our observation that this proposal has
outgrown its initial intent – a simple shelter to protect the crew’s watercraft – and become a mission
for a members-only club house in place of what is intended to be a natural, diverse retreat for the
public.
As homeowners on the shores of Long Lake, as well as Long Lake Park Board Members, we have the
pleasure of observing daily use of Summit Beach Park that is tranquil and diverse – diverse in
activities as much as it is diverse in the cultural representation of families who enjoy it.
From fishing, canoeing and reading in the hammocks among the trees, to swimming, sunbathing and
jumping from the rope swing, this park brings families of all ethnicities together in harmony (my
husband and I included). To force upon this public space a privatized, members-only club house
would not only interrupt the ecosystem of the park’s natural settings, but could be detrimental to its
multi-cultural community enjoyment.
The proposed structure threatens the very essence and public nature of the park – no longer could
children enjoy the rope swing nor hammock among the trees, parents would need to worry about
safety near the beach in a way they hadn’t previously, and the burden of a low-income family having
to explain to their children why they can’t partake in the rowing club’s activities on their day to the
beach could be heartbreaking.
While the LLRC says this can be a public/private partnership, the reality is that it’s unlikely, and the
stark contrast of the haves and the have-nots in this proposal is just another reason why.
It is our hope that the LLRC can find a way to maintain their operation at Birch’s, as their club has
seen success over the years while operating in this facility, and we know the residents and
restaurant goers alike enjoy seeing them part of our community.
We look forward to continuing the conversation with the city of Orono and appreciate the
opportunity to voice our genuine care and concern for all members of the community.
Sincerely,
Gina Maria Palomo Joyce, MBA, PMP, PAS
Business Development Manager
Cargill Health Technologies
1200 W Wayzata Blvd, Long Lake, MN 55356
Mobile: +1 952-820-5969
From:Terry, Jon (MMA)
To:Dustin Rief
Cc:Heather Terry
Subject:Re: Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:42:32 AM
Dustin,
Recently it has been brought to my attention that there are plans, or at least considerations, given to
sell the land at Summit Beach to private developers. I can tell you that my family has been going to
summit beach weekly to enjoy the quite, out of the way beach for the last 20 years. We live within
walking distance of the beach and this spot has been one of our favorite Minnesota “get-ways”
during the warm summer days. Please ask the council to reconsider this as it will change the quiet
and serene community forever.
Jon and Heather Terry
651-425-8390
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From:Michele Lehtis
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 9:45:03 AM
Attachments:SummitBeachPark CityCouncilLetter.pdf
Dear Anna and Dustin,
I am attaching my letter of protest to the privatization and development of Summit
Beach Park by the Long Lake Rowing Club, which is to be voted on at tonight's City Council
meeting. Could you please see that the Council Members receive a copy of this letter? I will be
in attendance at the meeting as well.
Thank you so much!
Michele Lehtis
612-968-4151
From:Brenda Jandl
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:44:25 AM
Anna and Dustin,
It has come to my recent attention the proposal for the Long Lake Rowing Club (LLRC) to
build out a facility on Summit Beach Park. I think there are other areas around the Long Lake
area that their private building could be built with close access to the lake, such as where the
old Burger King was.
My family has frequently used Summit Beach Park over the last 10 years. It's always bustling
with families, kids, and friends. It's a beautiful beach area that has wonderful green space and
the trees provide shade for those having a picnic meal or wanting to read a book. There are
people of all ages using the beach, whether for making sandcastles, setting in a swim exercise,
or a relaxing float watching the eagles fly over. There are all different ethnic backgrounds and
ages that have spent time using Summit Beach. There are many times when the parking lot has
only 1 or 2 spots left to park.
If the LLRC is allowed to build a 4500 sqft footprint building, remove the trees and build a U
shaped dock, how will this affect the community of people that enjoy the lake recreationally? I
believe this is contradictory to the Orono vision statement: "To be the residential community of
choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and
recreational assets." This building and other facilities wanted by the LLRC will deplete this natural beach
area. Mayor Denny Walsh stated it very well "Preserving and maintaining Orono's open space is a priority
that we cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it you will never get it
back."
Please reconsider how this will change many people's activity options for the benefit of a private club. I
would attend the meeting tonight to voice my concerns, but I have my son's Boy Scout Court of Honor
event. I hope that you will convey my concerns.
Regards,
Brenda Jandl
From:Lexi Ryan
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 9:26:37 AM
Good morning Dustin,
Reaching out on the upcoming meeting to discuss the proposed selling of summit beach. It has
come to my attention that the city is considering selling this land to a private developer who
has plans for a private rowing club. While I understand how this could be an attractive offer, I
am asking the city not to sell. Like many families from the area, my family has spent nearly
every summer weekend at the beach for 17 years. As I grow my own family, I have already
started to dream about bringing my own babies to the beach that I played at as a kid. This
beach is truly so special to so many people, selling to a private developer would be a mistake.
When meeting to discuss this decision with the city tonight, please share how important this
land is to the memories of the people of Orono and how selling would truly crush so many of
us.
Kindly,
Lexi Ryan
From:Megan St. Amand
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Opposition to Facilities at Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 10:57:07 AM
July 27, 2020
Dear Members of the Orono City Council,
I am submitting this letter to you in opposition of the proposed boathouse at Summit Beach
Park.
While I support healthy living and an active lifestyle, I firmly believe in leaving the donated
land, as a natural area, as it was intended.
After reviewing Long Lake Rowing Club’s proposal, I am left with multiple questions and
concerns.
1. Will the dock(s) be public or only for Long Lake Rowing Club members?
2. Will the beach, parking, pavilion, and bathrooms will remain public?
3. What will the boathouse and training facilities look like? Will they blend into the natural
surroundings? Architectural renderings of the boathouse and training facilities should be
provided, as well as, the specific location and composition of the dock(s). This is information
that should be disclosed before any decisions are made.
4. Who will pay for maintenance of public space?
5. What will be done to restore natural areas and wildlife habitats that are destroyed by this
process?
It is my opinion that this proposal will definitely detract from public use of the park and will
not enhance the community. Again, this land was donated with the intention of remaining a
natural space. I strongly urge the City Council to uphold the promise made to the Dayton
Family and the community, in keeping this land as an open, natural space.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Megan St. Amand
Long Lake Resident
From:Dustin Rief
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:FW: Summit Beach proposal
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 11:03:40 AM
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Date: 7/27/20 10:31 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: Anna Carlson <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us>, Dustin Rief <drief@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Summit Beach proposal
Although I support the rowing club, I am against the Summit Beach development as it stands. I’ve lived in the area
for a long time and I frequent the beach with my 2 kids. I also have friends that come from across the city 45
minutes away to visit us and meet us at the beach because it is such a good beach and natural area.
I love the beach for the same reason I love the Long Lake/Orono area. It’s a little past the suburbs, slightly more of a
small town/rural feel, and the beach cements that feeling for me. I love living close by and that I don’t have to drive
further out to find a peaceful non-structured public beach space. I’ve heard as part of the proposal adding a pavilion
and playground - but why..... ? we have structured park areas all over long lake/Orono area including Nelson beach.
It’s been a part of the community for generations for good reason. When I’m there, I feel a bit like I’ve escaped the
city and suburbs and I’m away at the lake. That’s so special to have right in the community.
The park has been crowded every time I’ve been there in the daytime in the summer. It’s on the edge of the DNR
land land we like to stop by and hang out at the park on the way out of the wilderness. We also walk there and let
the kids play in the sand, swim around, play on the rope swing, sit on the hill, paddle board or kayak off the beach or
play games in the field. I love the intergenerational nature of the park. People from infants to kids to teenagers and
all range of adults enjoy the park. It is also the beach on Long Lake that is closed the least amount of time for water
safety in late summer.
I’ve heard some people discuss the Nelson beach across the way. Could there be a possibility to put the boat club go
somewhere there because it’s already structured and has a boat focus? Birches expansion? I feel like there has to be
some other creative possibilities because I do understand the need for them to have a space but really can’t imagine
kids freely splashing and exploring the shoreline with rowboats and a dock and a big building. it’s going to be hard
(impossible?) to share the space and not have it lose its magic. I cannot imagine having a building there and having
it not consume the whole space/vibe.
I am in support of the rowing club. I hope to join it one day. I think it’s very cool to have that in our community.
And taking over a very well-used, beautiful, natural spot for a private exercise facility and boating club for elites
with office space is definitely a disappointing consideration. I don’t really understand considering it based on what I
understand to be the vision and values of the community and in the spirit of what the land was donated for. While I
admit, if I were part of the club I would more likely want this to happen because I’d have some benefit-but most
people are not part of the club and this space is currently being used by the community, and the current proposal
does not preserve what’s great about the space as it stands today.
Katy Coburn
Long Lake
From:Dustin Rief
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:FW: Summit Beach Rowing club Proposal
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 11:03:54 AM
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From: Jacob Selseth <jacobselseth@gmail.com>
Date: 7/27/20 10:31 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: Anna Carlson <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us>, Dustin Rief <drief@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Summit Beach Rowing club Proposal
Greetings,
I am writing today to voice some concern with the Rowing Club Proposal at Summit Beach on Long
Lake. First I think we are so fortunate that we have such great natural resources here in Orono, Long
Lake. I have 3 young boys and we have been busy exploring all the nature this area has to offer. I
feel fortunate that some of that has been kept public as the majority of the lakeshore etc is in
Private ownership and difficult to afford. Public space is a premium for our families enjoyment of
the area. I believe for many others as well. I do enjoy seeing all the activities including the rowing
team. But I am very concerned at the size of the "ask" to overtake a large chunk of the great natural
beach area we enjoy. Especially excited to see it improved with the new trail being installed in the
near future I hope.
I was just over there enjoying the large shade trees where it's perfect to have a picnic and
envisioning such a large boat house for rowing. It simply seems like an enormous ask for public
space. I also thought of the folks that live at 460. That will be a huge building right in front of their
home. While it's awesome to have rowing hopefully we can find a more fitting solution.
My child started sailing today in Wayzata and this club looks to be developed into something of that
scale with their new building and activity. But that is part of a much bigger club and natural
resource. Do we know that there is that much demand for rowing? I hope this conversation can
continue and we can have a great place for us all to enjoy. I know I love my boys riding their bikes
along that east end of the lake and maybe someday they can try rowing. It is just amazing to still
have that type of natural space available in this day and age where public space is harder and harder
to find. They are not making any new land.
This could bea. good article for comparison and potential scope.
Wayzata sailing center 4,000 sq ft. star trib article
Very Respectfully,
The Selseth's
From:Dustin Rief
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:FW: Opposition to Facilities at Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 11:04:15 AM
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From: "Megan St. Amand" <megan.stamand@icloud.com>
Date: 7/27/20 10:57 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: Anna Carlson <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us>, Dustin Rief <drief@ci.orono.mn.us>
Subject: Opposition to Facilities at Summit Beach
July 27, 2020
Dear Members of the Orono City Council,
I am submitting this letter to you in opposition of the proposed boathouse at Summit Beach
Park.
While I support healthy living and an active lifestyle, I firmly believe in leaving the donated
land, as a natural area, as it was intended.
After reviewing Long Lake Rowing Club’s proposal, I am left with multiple questions and
concerns.
1. Will the dock(s) be public or only for Long Lake Rowing Club members?
2. Will the beach, parking, pavilion, and bathrooms will remain public?
3. What will the boathouse and training facilities look like? Will they blend into the natural
surroundings? Architectural renderings of the boathouse and training facilities should be
provided, as well as, the specific location and composition of the dock(s). This is information
that should be disclosed before any decisions are made.
4. Who will pay for maintenance of public space?
5. What will be done to restore natural areas and wildlife habitats that are destroyed by this
process?
It is my opinion that this proposal will definitely detract from public use of the park and will
not enhance the community. Again, this land was donated with the intention of remaining a
natural space. I strongly urge the City Council to uphold the promise made to the Dayton
Family and the community, in keeping this land as an open, natural space.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Megan St. Amand
Long Lake Resident
From:Nicole Van Patten
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 12:59:39 PM
Dear whomever it may concern;
I have been a lifelong firearm if Orono and have been going to Summit beach my entire 38 years of life.
I vehemently oppose placing the rowing club structure at Summit. It would completely ruin the purpose of the beach
and the intent of such a small, quaint beach. There aren’t any like it.
We frequent this beach with my kids weekly to swim on the sandy shores and use the rope swing, of which I’ve
used since I was a little kid. I have pictures of myself in the early 80’s using the rope swing!
Please! Use an alternative site.
Do not destroy one of the last great public, yet privately quaint beaches in the area!!!
Both photos are at Summit beach this summer!!
Sent from my iPhone
From:Julie Kapsner
To:Dustin Rief
Cc:Anna Carlson
Subject:Protect summit public beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 1:04:51 PM
Dear Orono City Council Members,
Please protect Summit Park and reject the proposal to build a large building and docks for the
private rowing club on Summit Park. This park is special to this lake and community. I
believe putting this building on the park and adding docks for the rowers will negatively
change the park forever. This park embodies the city's vision statement as it serves the
community well by giving its users exposure to its natural rural beauty and serves as a great
recreational asset of Orono. As a resident of Orono and a member of the Orono community
for 14 years I have come to trust the city to pursue the city's vision statement. However, this
proposal does not meet the these standards.
Orono Vision Statement:
To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation
of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets.
Please continue to pursue this vision with our community and reject this proposal. Thank you
for your time.
Sincerely, Julie Kapsner
Sent from my iPhone
From:Matt Anderson
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief; Denny Walsh
Subject:Boathouse Proposal at Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:28:31 PM
Good evening~
I'm writing in reference to a boathouse proposal initiated (supposedly by the Long Lake
Rowing Crew) at Summit Beach Park.
I must admit I was somewhat surprised and taken back to learn these conversations and
discussions began back as early as November of 2019. As a result, I'm concerned at the lack
of transparency and awareness provided to the public and surrounding communities. This
proposal begs a number of questions including but not limited to...
*It's my understanding the land Summit Beach Park assumes was originally donated to the
City by Bruce and Ruth Dayton. As a result, were there any conditions set forth and required
by The Dayton's that stipulate and limits it's use to and for the public? Does it allow for
private parties to build on the donated (public) land? If so, what public inclusion does it
mandate?
*Does building and erecting a private facility diminish the area and space (i.e. "footprint") of
Summit Beach Park accessible and utilized by the public? What zoning, building limitations,
access, areas for parking, are going to be required?
*As a result of a new, private facility that will allow (in theory) the Long Lake Rowing Crew
greater storage and capacity is it their intention to supplement it with more boats & vessels?
Will this create overcrowding on Long Lake and limit the public's access, use, and
enjoyment?
*Should the City allow for and approve a private party to build and construct on public
property? If so, will the public have full access, inclusion, and use of this new facility? By
what terms is the use established?
*How and who(m) are responsible to pay for annual property taxes, maintenance, upkeep, etc.
as a result of a new facility?
*Should the City approve a proposal to build on public land by a private party does this serve
as a catalyst and set a new, future precedent for other, yet similar, private party building
proposals and requests on other public property?
I'm confident our local community would appreciate greater awareness and inclusion
regarding the proposal, the opportunity for further and continued dialogue and due diligence,
and to consider the short and long term impact the request/proposal may have on us all.
Thank you,
Matt Anderson
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Matt Anderson
Darrell J. Tamosuinas
1525 Long Lake Blvd.
Orono, MN 55356
(612) 408-9855
July 27, 3020
Re: Summit Park Beach
Dear Orono City Council members: (Denny Walsh, Aaron Printup, Victoria Seals, Richard Crosby II, Matt
Johnson)
I oppose the proposed construction of a rowing club or any other facility or changes on the site of the
Summit Park Beach and pray that you will protect the park and the beach.
My family and I have used the park for picnics and swimming since moving to the area in 1991. The park
is a surprisingly natural and peaceful area on a beautiful lake that is consistent with the nature and
fundamental characteristics of Orono. I believe that the purpose of the Dayton contribution to the
community was to continue this park in its current state, for many lifetimes. I am also certain that the
intention of the gift was never to see the park shared with a commercial or other type of enterprise or
experience a structure or similar change. It’s simply not natural and certainly not necessary.
We are residents of Orono on Long Lake because of the beauty of the park and all aspects of the lake. I
realize you are responsible for maintaining the natural beauty of Orono and hope you recognize that the
proposed development will have a permanent and negative impact to the lake and to those residents
and visitors to the Lake from the community who enjoy the park.
Sincerely,
Darrell Tamosuinas
From:Norm Hamman
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Feedback Regarding Proposed Boat House at Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 1:19:03 PM
July 26, 2020
Mayor Dennis Walsh
Council Member Aaron Printup
Council Member Victoria Seals
Council Member Richard Crosby
Council Member Matt Johnson
Re: Proposed Boat House at Summit Beach Park
This letter is intended to provide feedback regarding the construction of a privately owned
boathouse in the publicly owned Summit Park Beach. My family has owned a home at 450 East Long
Lake Rd in Orono for more than fifty years. Our home is directly across the street from the entrance
to the park. We have watched over the years as the park has provided enjoyment to many families,
youth, & fisherman from the area. The park provides a natural setting in a peaceful and near pristine
environment along the shores of beautiful Long Lake. Many years ago, the park was a gift to the
citizens of Orono from Mr. Bruce Dayton who purchased and later donated the land to the city in
order to protect it from development and to maintain the natural beauty of the land in perpetuity
for the residents of Orono. I hope that we can find a way to respect the wishes of this great
visionary & philanthropist.
Our family, and others in the immediate neighborhood see no value to the city in terms of allowing
the private development of a 7,000 sf structure to occur in a public space on the shores of Long
Lake, especially a natural setting that is a treasure to be shared with all residents of Orono. We
strongly believe that our city leaders should work towards preserving the natural beauty of this
treasure in conjunction with Orono’s Vision Statement and Philosophy as documented on the
Orono website and mentioned below.
VISION STATEMENT
To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of
natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets.
PHILOSOPHY
Per the City of Orono website, the philosophy of the City of Orono is to:
Preserve our distinct urban and rural land use patterns and lifestyles
Preserve our local character and identity
Protect and preserve Lake Minnetonka, its water quality, and its recreational assets
Protect and preserve our many natural resources and open spaces
Public statements made by Orono’s current elected officials confirms their “support to protect and
preserve it’s natural amenities, historic properties, and our open space way of life”. Construction of a
7,000 sf boat house in the Summit Park Beach would directly contradict the stated values of our
elected officials along with Orono’s published Vision Statement and Philosophy.
We kindly ask for your support in ensuring that Summit Park Beach remains undeveloped by private
enterprise and to work towards preserving this open space and natural beauty in accordance with
Orono’s stated values.
Thank you for considering our recommendations to help protect and preserve the beauty and
treasures that we have been entrusted to protect for future generations to enjoy. We look forward
to the meeting tomorrow evening to discuss further.
Norm Hamman
Greg Hamman
Betty Hamman
normhamman@comcast.net
From:heather jackson
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Fw: LLRC proposal
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:44:07 AM
Dear Council Members,
Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I am writing in regards to the LLRC
proposal to build a private clubhouse, storage facility, and dock at Summit Beach. I
was quite surprised to hear this was a consideration as it is my understanding the
land was gifted to the city as a designated natural use space for public enjoyment
nearly 50 years ago.
Having rowed in college it has delighted me to see the team rowing on Long Lake,
and watching them from the deck of Birch's. As a homeowner in Long Lake, mother
of two sons, and active community member, it disheartens me to think of the
destruction of natural beauty that is Summit Beach, a space specifically designated
for public use, and a space that is treasured by many families. Our family enjoys p
paddle boarding (SUP), sailing, kayaking, swimming, and picnicking in this area, as
do many others. There have been many memories made relaxing under the shady
canopy of beautiful trees, watching my boys swing from the rope swing, swimming
with their friends at the beach, kayaking and sailing from Summit to Nelson and back
to picnic, and enjoy the company of other families utilizing this oasis of open space
that we are fortunate to have.
I have several concerns regarding this proposal, the biggest being the safety of the
public that currently enjoys this lively, family friendly space.
-As a rower, visibility is limited as you are seated facing the opposite direction you are
moving, thus creating a potentially dangerous situation with children swimming and
playing on the beach, SUP enthusiasts paddling, and kayakers.
-LLRC has only been around for 6 years, I was unable to find any listing of an
Executive Director, Board, donors, or members on their website, as they are asking
for ownership of public land, this information needs to be public. Who will be
responsible if LLRC disbands?
-How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? I found out from a
friend who had seen in on the app NextDoor, the information needs to be provided to
the community in a transparent fashion.
-What is the environmental impact of adding more man made structures, pavement,
and destroying natural habitat? I feel this is not in keeping with the vision of the
Dayton family when they gifted the property for public use.
-Has the LLRC explored using their money to improve the current location at Birch's
which is already established? This appears to be the best option from a safety
perspective as it does not interfere with a shared swimming space, it is a FUN activity
to watch from the Birch's patio, and does not require using public land gifted for ALL
to enjoy.
-There would be a level of intimidation if a private club were to be built on public land
in that non club members would not be able to fully relax and enjoy the public space
with rower's coming and going, and the reduced natural beauty that would be
replaced with man made construction.
Rowing is an amazing sport, and I am happy that it is available to our community,
however, the majority of residents in Orono and Long Lake do not participate in this
sport, they DO participate in enjoying our public beaches, swimming, picnic area,
rope swing, and natural beauty year round. As council members, you were elected to
uphold the interests and safety of the majority of your constituents, please keep this in
mind when reviewing this proposal.
Thank you for dedication to our community and your consideration,
Heather Jackson
Club sandwiches, not seals!
From:Teri Pantzke
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Fwd: Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 4:52:11 PM
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From: Teri Pantzke <tlpantzke@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Subject: Summit Beach Park
To: <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us>, <dreif@ci.orono.mn.us>
Anna and Dustin,
Please include this note for the council meeting on Monday evening.
Just a note to tell you about my experiences at Summit Beach Park. I have been coming to
this delightful beach for many years and although I no longer live in the area does not
diminish my desire to go to that beautiful beach. I go at least every Saturday or Sunday and
sometimes both. I enjoy seeing the same people week after week having picnics or just
enjoying their day. When I ask my granddaughters which beach they want to go to, it is
always Summit Beach Park.
It has everything I could ask for in a beach; great swimming, floating on the lake, sitting in the
shade from beautiful mature trees, sand where one can build a sand castle, trees to hang a
hammock on and read a book while enjoying the children's laughter. And of course, the
awesome rope swing.
Please keep Summit Beach Park a public park, do not turn it into a private club; which does
not coincide with the original intent of the land that was donated for use as a public park.
To quote Dennis Walsh, "Preserving and maintaining Orono's open space is a priority that we
cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it you will never get it
back."
Sincerely,
Teri Pantzke
3407 Harriet Avenue S. #7
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-868-55
July 25, 2020
Orono City Council
Orono, MN 55356
Dear Members of the Orono City Council:
Re: Proposal for Long Lake Rowing Crew proposal for boat house on Summit Beach
We are strongly opposed to the plan to allow the LLRC/Long Lake Rowing Crew to
build facilities on Summit Beach. I say “we,” because this view is shared by our entire
family—kids and grandkids who have enjoyed this special beach for years.
Allowing a privileged few to take over Summit Beach for such a singular purpose is
wrong.
Many, including us, love this beach because it is free of the activity level of Nelson
Lakeside Park. There you have boats, trailers, cars and trucks at the public landing. It
strikes me that this location might be a better choice for the LLRC.
We love the tranquility of Summit Beach. We love the small, quaint nature of this
hidden gem. Please don’t take this away from us. There are far too few places left in
the metro area for families to enjoy a lake.
Sincerely,
John Hovanec (& Family)
2670 Kelley Parkway
#108
Orono, MN 55356
CC: Anna Carlson
Dustin Rief
From:Stachia Fey
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:LLRC building proposal
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 4:51:21 AM
Ms Carlson, Mr Rief, Mr Walsh, Mr Printup, Ms Seals, Mr Crosby and Mr
Johnson,
Thank you for taking the time to read my email. Last night I was made
aware of a proposed building on Summit Beach for a rowing club. Hence,
I've been awake, unable to sleep. A friend of a friend found out this was
happening on the Nextdoor App. I was wondering, have letters or emails
been sent out to residents of Orono and/or Long Lake? If so, my apologies
for not seeing it. My family and I have been Orono residents for the past
18+ years. We bought a property on Long Lake Blvd, it was at one time
the ice shack for the farmhouse next door. We eventually tore down the
700sq/ft house and built a modest home on the property 4 years after
becoming residents. Letters were sent out to our neighbors regarding a
City Council Meeting where they were invited to attend in order to
understand our plan for building. I did not see such a letter for this
proposed building and maybe this proposal isn't quite at that point.
Our family absolutely loves this community and Long Lake. We are avid
stand up paddleboards that use Long Lake all the time. My husband ice
fishes on it in the winter and I snowshoe. On the rare occasion there is a
sheet of ice thick enough to skate on before snow flies, we are out there.
We have been going to Summit Beach since we moved here in the late
90's. Often we paddleboard over there and play on the rope swing
enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and swim area provided. We also
frequently bike around the lake and go for a swim and picnic in the lush
grassy area on the hill. There have been so many incredible memories
made at Summit Beach by our family and friends. Our son, who is now 13,
rides his bike to this beach all the time with his buddies to play in the
water. They have even created fun hide and seek games. Personally, I go
over there and stretch on top of my paddleboard while holding onto the
rope swing when no one is using it. It is my absolute favorite activity ever!
The trees on this property are so majestic and full of character. It feels
like a canopy of bliss on hot days. I went to this beach before it was a
destination for others. It is no longer an unfound gem. While still a gem, it
is used by many lucky people. I see people hanging from the trees in
hammocks, people playing football and soccer in the grassy open space,
families having picnics and swimmers, floaters and paddleboards in the
area. It is a rarity to have such a special spot to go. We are blessed.
It is my understanding that this piece of property was donated to the city
by the Dayton family over 50 years ago for its natural beauty to be used as
a public space for the community's enjoyment. I beg you not to move
forward with any plans to change its current state. I have several concerns
with this possible change. A few are...1) The safety of the swimmers and
people floating in the water with rowers coming into the beach from the
lake backwards. 2) The LLRC constructing a large building on public
property that would harm some of the current trees, vegetation and the
natural state of the park. 3) It would feel like it's a private rowers park
instead of a peaceful yet lively and thriving community park.
I ask you to please encourage the club to find private land to purchase for
their project or improve their current location to meet their needs. It
would be truly devastating to me and my family to change the current
natural state of Summit Beach. Please don't forget it's sole purpose. It is so
beautiful.
Thank you,
Stachia Fey
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Stachia Fey M 612.240.9623E stachiafey@gmail.com
July 26th, 2020
Dear Council Members,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of our opposition to the proposed Long Lake Rowing Club (LLRC)
clubhouse and boat storage facility at Summit Beach on Long Lake. We are citizens of Orono and attend Orono
public schools.
The Vision Statement of Orono City is as follows:
To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty,
quality of life, and recreational assets.
These words should be defined as you consider the LLRC proposal. As defined by the Cambridge Dictionary:
“preservation”—the act of keeping something the same, or of preventing it from being damaged.
“natural”— as found in nature not involving anything made or done by people.
“rural”--- in, of or like the countryside.
“quality of life”—the level of comfort or satisfaction that a person or group enjoys.
“recreational”—connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are not working.
Proceeding with the proposal of LLRC or any private interest group as related to Summit Beach is at clear
odds with the Vision Statement that you as Council Members were elected to uphold.
Our objection to the LLRC proposal is in no way “anti-rowing” but rather “pro natural space and public
use.” Long Lake has only two public beaches for the enjoyment of all members of our local and extended
community. The overwhelming majority of Orono residents do not participate in rowing. While some
community members gain a greater quality of life participating in this recreational activity, most of us do
not. While rowing is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors, practice team work and engage in physical
activity, this is not the point. Building a facility for use by a small subset of community members is not in
the best interest of our community at large.
Moreover, the arguments that have been used (safety, underuse, security, improvement) to promote this
facility are troubling and serve to obfuscate the real issue that this project is not in line with our city Vision,
nor is it a public benefit. The promotional material describes the LLRC facility as a “timeless beach
destination that generations of neighbors can continue to use.” We believe that the natural beauty of this
beach is in itself timeless and does not require buildings to make it something that the public will enjoy for
generations to come.
In fact, the Dayton family gifted this land to the city as a designated natural use space for public
enjoyment. The letter submitted by the Dayton’s long-time caretaker testifies to this. It is an inappropriate
overreach for any one organization, no matter its focus to assume that it’s mission should overshadow
this history.
We have read the meeting notes, letters and other documents associated with the LLRC proposal. There
are many unanswered questions regarding LLRC that need to be addressed.
• Who are the faces of LLRC? The website lists no Executive Director, Board, Donors or Members.
This information needs to be public as this entity is asking for ownership of public land.
• Why is the club not looking at private land on which to build? There are properties for sale on
Long Lake that would afford dock access. If the club is able to secure private donations of
individuals who are passionate about the sport, the ability should be there to make this vision a
reality.
• LLRC is only 6 years old. The land was donated to Orono for use as a natural space nearly 50
years ago. Who is responsible if LLRC disbands?
• How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? Have consistent efforts been made
to engage the community in a transparent fashion?
• Why has the LLRC not partnered with the incredible new Orono Activities Center to address their
workout needs related to weights and rowing machines?
• What is the environmental impact of more man-made buildings and hardscape, more cars, and
fewer established trees on the lake and surrounding woods? Is this the vision that the Dayton
family had when it gifted the land to Orono?
• How does a clubhouse that requires membership with wood and glass door for viewing,
wraparound decks, office spaces, men’s and women’s locker rooms, conference space, indoor
rowing machines, boats wash, display areas and weights benefit the Orono community at large?
The final question necessitates an examination of the difference between a need and a want. Too often,
the distinction between these concepts is lost when individuals or organizations, passionate about their
interests seek to further their personal visions. While rowing may be considered a “need” by some, the
sport does not require a 1 ½ story, 7,000 sq. ft storage facility and clubhouse in order to take place. What
is required is boats and water, both of which LLRC already has. If LLRC considers an indoor storage
facility a “need” then they might look at a different location on privately owned land in order to build sheds
or other appropriate outbuildings.
Our hope is that LLRC can partner with like-minded private citizens, the Orono Activities Center or other
interested parties to achieve the dream of a rowing facility that will meet all of their needs and wants. We
simply don’t approve of their proposal to cut down beautiful, mature trees, impact wildlife, add man-made
infrastructure and upset the timeless natural beauty of a publicly owned beach to do so.
Respectfully,
Alisa & Sean Benson
From:Tom Bergstrom
To:Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Victoria Seals; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson; Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Long Lake Rowing Club/Boat House
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 1:44:51 AM
Long Lake isn’t a surfing lake. It isn’t a rowing lake. It isn’t a tubing lake. It isn’t a fishing lake. It isn’t a
swimming lake. It isn’t a sailboat lake. It is all of those combined and more. It’s a multi-purpose lake
that anyone can use at their leisure within the state guidelines, laws and regulations. If you put up a
6,000-9,000 square foot private rowing club building you have just turned Long Lake into a rowing
lake.
I am writing this letter in opposition to the proposed plans that call for building a private row club
facility at the Summit Park on Long Lake.
I have been a homeowner since 2016 on the North side of Long Lake in Orono. I take my 3 children
weekly to both of the parks on Long Lake frequently throughout the summer. We particularly enjoy
Summit Park due to its natural and relaxing atmosphere.
I am not writing to argue against the numerous benefits for a rowing as a sport, hobby or club. I
hope someday that my children will have interest in joining the row club as it would be great to see
them rowing across the water.
I do however oppose building because it turns a public space, that was donated to be public, to
benefit a such a small number of people (currently around 90) as in doing so it is a great disservice to
the general public. Public spaces are well, for the public. Had the Dayton family wanted these assets
going to private groups or clubs they would have in fact done that. They didn’t. Instead they put
their trust into the city to take care of the lands to ensure the best use for the public. That trust is
with each of you now.
Removing trees. 7,000+ square foot building. Larger parking lot. Smaller green space. None of those
enhance a park but in fact do the opposite.
Please keep our lovely little park just indeed that.
Tom Bergstrom
1509 Long Lake Blvd
Orono, MN 55356
From:Linda
To:Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Victoria Seals; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson; Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Maintaining Summit Park Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:15:42 AM
July 27, 2020
Dear Orono City Council members:
I am writing on behalf of the Summit Beach Park in an effort to save the beautiful natural
environment of the treasured family memories in the Orono community. Our children and
their friends have grown up enjoying swimming, relaxing (parents and friends) and picnicking
on the sandy beach and among the trees. I have always felt safe there and am concerned about
the continued safety if rowing becomes a large activity. Also, a huge structure on Orono’s
family swimming beach will totally destroy the ambiance of nature that we are enjoying with
our neighbors. I loved growing up in this beautiful environment, teaching our children how to
enjoy the true beauty of nature, and looking forward to sharing that experience with our
grandchildren. Please protect this park and do not let a commercial establishment destroy its
beauty and purpose.
Thank you for your consideration,
Linda Tamosuinas
1525 Long Long Blvd
Long Lake, MN 55356
612-644-5448
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Elizabeth Coburn
1674 Bollum Lane
Long Lake, MN 55356
July 26, 2020
Orono City Council
2780 Kelley Pkwy
Long Lake, MN 55356
Dear Council Members:
My name is Elizabeth Coburn and I live at 1674 Bollum Lane in Long Lake with my husband,
Arthur Jacobson. We write to you today to express our concerns about the Long Lake Rowing
Club¶s (LLRC) proposal for Summit Beach Park. We only became aware of this proposal
through a neighborhood social media site (Nextdoor) in the past month, and since then have
reviewed the various proposals and meeting minutes as well as watched the two park board
meetings where the proposals were discussed.
I grew up in Wayzata, and used Summit Beach Park frequently with my family and friends. Two
and a half years ago my husband and I moved back to Minnesota with the intention of starting
and raising a family. We immediately zeroed in on the Long Lake/Orono area as where we
wanted to live. Unlike Wayzata, and to my pleasant surprise, Long Lake/Orono had remained
much as I remembered it from growing up - this includes the Summit Beach Park. We¶re avid
hikers and cyclists and we have two dogs. It was important to us to live in a place with easy
access to open green space, nature and trails. We did purchase a house in Long Lake and
since then we¶ve made frequent use of the Luce Line, the Long Lake city trails, Wood Rill and
Summit Beach Park. Some of these parks and trails we use on a daily basis all year round. We
cherish and deeply appreciate the access to nature that we have here, and we take care of
these resources as if they were our own property by cleaning up after ourselves, and others.
We¶ve also considered joining the Long Lake Rowing Club - my husband used to row and I¶ve
always wanted to. The LLRC is an asset to the community, and we¶re happy it¶s here. This
seems to be the way most people feel. However, we are strongly opposed to their proposal for a
facility at Summit Beach Park. It¶s a natural park in a quiet residential area and it shouldn¶t be
developed - least of all by a private organization for private use. The LLRC, in their proposals,
refer to various elements of their plan as ³improvements´, or the plan as a whole as being an
improvement, but we fail to see how placing a 6,000-9,000 square foot building smack dab in
the middle of a park - taking down old-growth trees in the process - would be an improvement. It
feels like it would have the opposite effect entirely.
Some of those opposed to the plan have referred to Summit Beach as a ³hidden gem´, and we¶d
agree with this characterization. We also think it¶s a positive characterization. However, some of
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those in support of the plan have said that such a ³hidden gem´ of a park can¶t really benefit the
public if they don¶t know about it or that it¶s used for inappropriate or nefarious activities (³kids
doing drugs´). We don¶t think many of the people saying these things are familiar with the park
at all. Summit Beach is very well used. We use it, our acquaintances use it, those living by the
park use it, and we see people there all the time engaged in various activities (picnicking,
swimming, walking, fishing, etc.). My sister has lived in Long Lake for 20 years. She and her
family, along with their friends and their kids, frequent the park too. Most of her friends live in
Minneapolis. While they have lakes and beaches and parks in their area many of them are far
more developed and crowded. We heard in one of the meetings a man from Medina say that his
family uses the lake and the park all the time, and he knows many others outside of the
immediate community who use it. All of this is to say that the park is well used, accessible (you
can walk there, bike there, or drive and park for free), and not like many other parks and
beaches - it¶s an asset that we should be proud of and preserve. Even in the two and a half
years we¶ve been living in Long Lake we¶ve seen development pick up significantly, which is
why it¶s more important than ever to consider each development carefully, and protect our
parks.
We understand that it¶s part of the mission of the park commission to increase usage of parks
and open spaces, but there are other ways. The development of the East Long Lake Road trail
(beginning August 1st) is one of these ways, and will most certainly increase usage in a positive
way. That development also seems more in line with what Mr. Dayton intended when he gifted
the park to the City of Orono. (Regarding Mr. Dayton, and his gift of the park, it seems there¶s
more investigation to be done as to the legality of any development on the park land - in one of
the meetings a former caretaker made a statement as to Mr. Dayton¶s intentions and another
member of the community mentioned that the abstract for the parcel is missing…)
On the other hand, the type of development being proposed by the LLRC would surely increase
usage but not necessarily by the public. Sure, users of the park would increase from this one
category (LLRC members and their friends and family), but users of other categories may
actually decrease. We would feel less welcome in the park if it was home to a private club, and
while it was actively being used by the LLRC. We¶d find it stressful to use the park freely and
safely not knowing when they¶d be there, for how long, and if we were in the way. (It¶s likely that
parking will also become more difficult - even if it was increased - and that signage, permitting
and enforcement would be required eventually.)
We¶re also very disappointed with how the LLRC developed and presented its proposal, and
how the overall process has unfurled. The first proposal was, in a word, appalling. With no
consideration for the park, the beach, the neighborhood, or the user community, the LLRC
proposed to build a 9,000 square foot facility with decks and patios and outbuildings (pavilions
and playgrounds) along with a few docks - one that completely enclosed the beach and another
right next to the rope swing. Some of these facilities and amenities were supposedly intended to
be open to the public. Regardless, the main element is a private clubhouse, training and storage
facility for use by its membership - right in the middle of the park. To us, this initial proposal
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smacked of entitlement and disregard for the park and the people who use it. The only people
consulted were the LLRC¶s membership and the immediate neighbors - and many (or all) of the
neighbors seemed to feel about the same as we did.
The second proposal was a stripped down version of the first. The building would only be 6,000
square feet, the docks would be moved away from the beach and all of the other amenities - the
ones that would be for public use - were removed. We fail to see how anyone, anymore, can
claim this project would benefit the park or the public at all. The only ones to benefit would be
the LLRC and that benefit would come at the expense of the park, the neighborhood, and the
community.
It¶s possible that we might see a third proposal at the upcoming City Council meeting, but we
think the LLRC needs to consider other options at this point. It does already have a home. It¶s
not perfect, but the LLRC is not being forced to move. A full service facility would be nice, but
the LLRC needs to do its due diligence and explore other options (Nelson Beach, a better
storage facility on the lake - preferably not in a public park - and rented space in a commercial
zone for their other activities). Long Lake is a small lake, perhaps there¶s one better suited to
the needs of the club and with land available for purchase where the vision for this facility and
growth could be realized. We don¶t know what¶s best for the LLRC, not being members, but we
do feel strongly that this proposal is not best for the park and the community.
However this proceeds, there needs to be more transparency, and engagement with the
community going forward. Again only the LLRC¶s members and the immediate neighbors of the
park have been directly engaged so far. The rest of us have found out by word of mouth, and
we suspect a large part of the community still has no idea what¶s going on. We only found out
about the proposal sitting on the City Council¶s agenda two days ago. The council meeting is
tomorrow. That¶s not enough time for the community to organize and prepare. We assume the
LLRC has known they¶d be on the agenda for quite some time...
The LLRC¶s supporters in letters and comments have in many cases framed the proposal and
its acceptance as ³us against them´. Anyone opposing is seen as not liking the LLRC, not
wanting it to succeed, or grow (though the LLRC itself claims it doesn¶t intend to grow). We don¶t
think that¶s an accurate or fair portrayal at all. As was stated in the beginning of this letter, and
as many have said, we support the LLRC and are proud to have them in our community. But
that¶s not the same as supporting what feels like a public land grab for a singular purpose and to
the benefit of a private membership-only organization who has little to no understanding or
appreciation for the affinity many in the community have for Summit Beach Park and how their
proposal is a clear threat to its history, character and charm.
There are many other issues to be considered - liability, safety, rules and regulations (and
enforcement of those rules), how this might set a precedent for private development and usage
of public land, and how this might encourage unwieldy and outsized growth if LLRC does
establish itself in a park. These issues are relevant and of great concern to us, but they¶re
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matters for the Council, the Park Board, the Planning Commission and other relevant authorities
to weigh and consider at the appropriate time.
This is a contentious issue, as any proposal to develop a public natural resource is bound to be.
There is passion and goodwill on both sides and we have faith that the City Council, the Park
Board and the Planning Commission will take the necessary time to consider this proposal and
the appropriate process for proceeding, or not. We look forward to being a part of that process.
We apologize for the length of this letter, but we¶re playing catch-up. We appreciate the
opportunity to add our voices to this conversation. Thank you for your time and attention in this
matter.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Coburn
Arthur Jacobson
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From:Julie Ruegemer
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Please Protect our Parks from Development
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 12:22:02 AM
Orono Vision Statement:
To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its
preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets.
Orono was once known and cherished for its green space - but with every passing day this is
changing as more and more trees are cut down and more land is developed. This is incredibly
disappointing to watch. But one thing we, as citizens, should be able to trust - is that our
public parkland remains protected by our elected leaders. We are a wealthy city - we should
be able to protect our parks from development. So it is disappointing that a private club with
deep pockets has been aggressively pushing to build their own private 6000 square foot (give
or take), million dollar structure on our taxpayer parkland - and they have yet to be told "No
thank you - the park is for everyone and is not available for private development." Community
members expect that their elected leaders will protect their parkland and that this is sacred
space. The burden should not be on them to fight for their public parks to remain public parks
- they simply should expect this to be the case. They put a lot of trust in the elected leaders to
look out for Orono citizens - especially when it pertains to our parks.
Bruce and Ruth Dayton generously donated this land on Long Lake to the city of Orono
because they were passionate conservationists and believed strongly that all people should be
able to enjoy the serene nature of this special place. It is shocking and disappointing that a
huge private building would even be considered an option on a nature park - taking down
trees and wildlife and changing the use of the park to cater to a private club. Summit Beach is
a place where people from all walks of life of all ages come to enjoy the lake and land for free
for an invigorating swim, a kayak ride, a picnic, a game of catch, hammocking, etc., etc., etc.
Our parkland should not be for sale. There will always be a club with deep pockets that wants
our parks for their own private use. Orono parkland must remain open and available to our
residents - not to people that want to develop the land to suit their own private needs. The
rowing club already has a home across the lake with a large parking lot, just off a highway so
their large membership & high traffic isn't intrusive on a small neighborhood - and in fact it is
probably very good for Birch's business to have them there. It is not the Orono public park's
responsibility to turn our beautiful nature park into a storage facility with private offices for
their rowing staff.
Please, do the job we trusted you to do, and protect our parks. Our Orono residents deserve
their public parks to be available for them. Our tax dollars pay for...preservation of natural
rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets. Please protect our parks.
Julie Ruegemer
1295 Loma Linda Ave
Orono 55364
From:Karina Golberg
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Please Reject LLRC Building Proposal at Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 8:43:47 PM
To whom this may concern,
As a frequent user of the beautiful space at Summit Beach Park, I am very appreciative of the
wide open space that allows so many of us to enjoy the park without feeling over-crowded.
Many of us are concerned that if the LLRC builds their structure on this beautiful, lush space,
the welcoming and relaxing energy of the park will change to a more hustle and bustle type
of environment and be less family friendly.
We ask that you please take into consideration how important this public space is to the
community and why we would like to preserve it.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Karina Golberg, MA, LPCC, RPT
From:Wendy Geffre
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Proposed Summit Beach Park
Date:Saturday, July 25, 2020 4:14:20 PM
I disapprove of the proposed Summit Beach Park to be redeveloped for the use of another privatized
club around the Lake Minnetonka area. I state Lake Minnetonka, which includes Orono/Long Lake
area. I grew up, raised children and now have grandchildren in many communities around the lakes
and now have lived in Orono for 17 years. I have watched the well-to-do buy up land or businesses
develop any footage available for their private use. Most recent example: Wolf Ridge housing
development privatizing shoreline on Long Lake for their use only. Bruce and Ruth Dayton donated
the natural, rustic Wood Rill Scientific and Natural Area, plus 4.8 acres of Summit Beach for the
open, quiet and natural area. If anyone has been to Summit Beach on any given day, you will find
toddlers to seniors swimming laps. The rowing club does NOT represent all of the diverse people
who enjoy this beach. I, even, disapprove of a playground for you will see teenagers throwing
frisbees, to parents playing catch, to building sand castles. Sunbathers, book readers, picnics on
blankets, kayaking, fishing, rafting, fishing along the shore, rope swing – all constructive fun. Summit
Beach is an open spaced, natural area within our community that all sources of income can enjoy
without paying park fees. Has anyone seen the turkeys who roost in the trees? Laid on a raft and
seen a baby eagle learning to navigate its new life? Parents teaching their children to do basic
swimming? A senior taking his grandchild out on kayaks and teaching them the art of slow, peaceful
boating? That you will find at Summit Beach. I, truly, enjoyed seeing the rowing club on Long Lake
but there must be an alternative solution. There is plenty of shoreline on the west end of Nelson
Park and this park is already structured for boats, trailers. The old BP station can be a storage unit for
rowers and the money they will use for building up Summit Park can be used for trailers to transport.
It’s a direct line down to Nelson Park boat landing. I can honestly predict if this proposed “good sell”
of redeveloping Summit Park for the greater good, will become another private club and restrictions
to the community using this beach. A large volume of community will not be able to afford signing
their children up for lessons. Restrictions will be placed on usage of the land due to expensive boats
being stored, not to mention the destruction of the old trees, wildlife and natural shoreline. Lets talk
about another tax increase for water, sewage, parking lot, playground equipment, maintenance etc.
etc. Who pays for this? I question, if, this property was donated as an open, green space by the
Daytons, to the community, is there not a clause that states it cannot be developed for the
privatization of any group? Again, I strongly oppose taking our last bit of natural area. The
community as a whole, I’m sure, do not want to become another Wayzata, Excelsior. Thank you.
Wendy Geffre.
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From:Walter Moe
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Protect our Parks
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 4:35:53 PM
Dear Dustin,
Protect our Parks for public use! We knew the Dayton’s and they strongly intended their land to be
for Public use. It was a generous gift and should not be denied. We have lived in Orono since 1958
and the park space is important to us.
Please vote “No” and do not let this mistake happen.
Wyatt and Nancy Moe
1230 Spruce Place
Orono, MN 55364
From:Terry, Jon (MMA)
To:Dustin Rief
Cc:Heather Terry
Subject:Re: Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:42:32 AM
Dustin,
Recently it has been brought to my attention that there are plans, or at least considerations, given to
sell the land at Summit Beach to private developers. I can tell you that my family has been going to
summit beach weekly to enjoy the quite, out of the way beach for the last 20 years. We live within
walking distance of the beach and this spot has been one of our favorite Minnesota “get-ways”
during the warm summer days. Please ask the council to reconsider this as it will change the quiet
and serene community forever.
Jon and Heather Terry
651-425-8390
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From:Alistair Jacques
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Rowing Club
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 7:08:47 PM
I object to public land (Long Lake Park and Beach) being used for private purposes (Rowing
Club Clubhouse).
Who benefits, other than the Rowing Club and whoever is involved in the real estate and
construction project? Certainly not the residents of Orono, as a whole.
Our quiet neighborhood has been misused enough over the last 3 years (diverted traffic to
facilitate rebuild of Wayzata Blvd) and then ignored (the potholes on Old Long Lake Rd are
unacceptable).
Please pay some attention to our part of Orono.
Alistair Jacques
From:Jill
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit beach park
Date:Saturday, July 25, 2020 8:48:26 PM
Dear Dustin and Anna,
I have heard that the wonderful, family friendly Summit Beach Park is being considered for a private rowing club
spot. This is a wonderful beach for all of the residents of the area, especially with little kids. We go there often to get
away from the big beach down the road. It’s perfect for my 3 children (4,5,7) and every time we are there (week or
weekend) there is always other families there with young children. This is a wonderful safe, tucked away beach for
us and everyone else. Taking this away from us would be a huge travesty for my family and the residents of the area.
Additionally, I’m appalled to hear that residents were only notified Friday afternoon to voice their opinions for the
Monday meeting proposal. That is just absurd! The voice of the city needs to be heard. Is this the typical protocol?
A weekend to respond? If so, I urge you to also take a look at your business practices and communication timelines.
Again, I urge you to not approve the proposal as this would be a significant loss to the residents of the area and to
you!
Kind regards,
Jill Hansen
847.393.5305
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From:heather sheehan
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach Park / LLRC proposal
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 2:13:11 PM
Dear Orono City Council:
We are writing to let you know that we are in opposition to the proposed plan to build a facility for
the Long Lake Rowing Club at Summit Beach Park. Our family has been visiting Summit Beach Park
almost every Friday afternoon and evening in the summers for fifteen years. We meet friends for a
relaxing evening at the lake with picnics and games and swimming until the beautiful sunset tells us
it's time to go home. It's such a special place to us, we recently celebrated a 50th birthday at the
beach!
We have tried other beaches but have never been able to find the perfect mix of sandy beach, lawn
space for games, trees for hammocks, picnic facilities, and friendly people that Summit Beach Park
offers. The park is well-used by a variety of people - people launching kayaks and paddleboards,
older people swimming long distances in the evenings, and lots of families playing on the beach and
in the water.
Based on what we have seen proposed - a building in the current wooded area and boat docks - we
believe the addition of a building and docks for the rowing club will significantly impact how we and
other members of the public will be able to use the beach and park. It will change the feel of park
completely so that it will not be inviting for anyone who is not associated with the rowing club. The
current swimming area is not very large and if boat docks are added, it seems impossible that the
swimming beach could be maintained in any meaningful way. If the beach is somehow maintained,
the prospect of rowers and swimmers in such close proximity feels dangerous.
Although the rowing club provides a valuable service to some in the community, we are concerned
about equal access to all citizens, not just those privileged to be part of the rowing club. We do not
believe they should be allowed to take over a public park for their exclusive use when the park is so
well utilized by a variety of people.
Thank you for your consideration of all sides of this issue.
Ken and Heather Sheehan
From:Anthony Quill
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Cc:Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Victoria Seals; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson
Subject:Summit Beach Park Redevelopment
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:41:43 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
My family and I moved to the area in July of 2019 and live near the east side of the lake. We
love Summit Beach Park and have been using it weekly since the first weekend after moving
into our house. We are there multiple times per week and it always has other families or
groups there. The narrative that it is unused, hidden, and full of unsavory characters is simply
false. It can in no sense be considered hidden if a new family to the area found it within two
days of moving in.
Summit Beach Park is full of people who spend all week looking forward to a relaxing day at
the beach. It is full of teanagers lounging on hammocks and swinging on the rope swing. It is
full of parents teaching the joy of fishing to young children. It has groups of people playing
soccer, volleyball and frisbee in the large open area. The hill where the boathouse would stand
is often used by people relaxing or enjoying a picnic. It has become an important part of our
lives and we know many other residents feel the same.
There are many arguments that can be used to counter this proposal:
For residents close to the park, the excessively large building and footprint will be a constant
eyesore for people who bought or built homes with the valid expectation that it would not be
developed for private use.
For general park goers, the building and the necessary buffer around the building will greatly
reduce the ability to enjoy the park. To say it is oversized relative to developable land would
be an understatement.
For swimmers, the in and out of boats and the fact that a private dock will be around or next to
the swimming area will not only create a safety hazard, but will also inevitably lead to friction
between public users of the beach and the private club.
For environmentalists, many old trees will be cut down and the lakeshore will be affected to
the detriment of water quality. The last thing we need are more developments close to the
lakeshore. Many court battles have been fought by homeowners just trying to build a sauna
close to the lakeshore, let alone an 8,000 sq ft building.
For proponents of the efficient use of taxpayer funds, the lending of land for free or at below
market rates to a private entity and to the detriment of the taxpayers that use the park is a
major concern. If the City would like to revitalize the park using a public/private partnership,
then a public comment period and a call for proposals should be the first step.
For the Dayton Family, who were kind enough to buy the land, return it to a semi-natural state,
and then donate it to the city to protect the lake and prevent development, this would be a clear
slap in the face. It would be very surprising if the legal documentation that supported that
donation did not stipulate future uses of the land and prohibit this type of private development,
and if the paperwork did not support this claim, donor intent surely would.
These are all valid arguments and we are sure they have been voiced already. But we think
they miss the point. This beach is one of the few places in the area where people from all
walks of life can coexist. It is arguably one of the most diverse public locations in Long
Lake/Orono and is enjoyed by people of all races and economic statuses. For the many citizens
that cannot afford private pools, boats, or private clubs, this is a much needed oasis.
As a family with young children, it has been a wonderful place to spend an afternoon or
weekend. We have met lifelong friends, watched our children grow and learn to swim, and
have enjoyed storing and launching our canoe from the publicly available canoe storage at the
park. We are constantly bumping into families we know that live on all sides of town at the
park who are just looking for a nice place to enjoy nature. While we have yet to see the
unsavory behavior that so many proponents of the boathouse bring up, we have seen families
able to find some semblance of normalcy in these uncertain times.
Please do not take the little public land that is available and give it away for private use. We
understand the Long Lake Rowing Club's need for a permanent facility and can empathize
with their situation. Their need for space does not mean that it should come at the expense of
the public. Their need for space and the need for the park to remain public are not mutually
exclusive.
Also, please consider the hundreds of silent voices out there that are completely unaware of
this proposal. If the Council would still like to continue exploring a partnership with the Long
Lake Rowing Club, then for the sake of transparency and honesty, post the plans publicly at
the park and allow park goers the opportunity to make an informed decision on its future.
The Three Rivers Park District has demonstrated good governance by posting a sign right in
front of where the boathouse would stand. It invites the public to "Help Plan the Next
Regional Trail" and provides the information necessary to contact them. If they can be that
open and transparent, why can't the City of Orono? If the Rowing Club is really the best use of
the land, then surely a public comment period that is well advertised and accessible would
support that claim.
Best Regards,
Anthony and Kristen Quill
From:Brenda Jandl
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:44:25 AM
Anna and Dustin,
It has come to my recent attention the proposal for the Long Lake Rowing Club (LLRC) to
build out a facility on Summit Beach Park. I think there are other areas around the Long Lake
area that their private building could be built with close access to the lake, such as where the
old Burger King was.
My family has frequently used Summit Beach Park over the last 10 years. It's always bustling
with families, kids, and friends. It's a beautiful beach area that has wonderful green space and
the trees provide shade for those having a picnic meal or wanting to read a book. There are
people of all ages using the beach, whether for making sandcastles, setting in a swim exercise,
or a relaxing float watching the eagles fly over. There are all different ethnic backgrounds and
ages that have spent time using Summit Beach. There are many times when the parking lot has
only 1 or 2 spots left to park.
If the LLRC is allowed to build a 4500 sqft footprint building, remove the trees and build a U
shaped dock, how will this affect the community of people that enjoy the lake recreationally? I
believe this is contradictory to the Orono vision statement: "To be the residential community of
choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and
recreational assets." This building and other facilities wanted by the LLRC will deplete this natural beach
area. Mayor Denny Walsh stated it very well "Preserving and maintaining Orono's open space is a priority
that we cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it you will never get it
back."
Please reconsider how this will change many people's activity options for the benefit of a private club. I
would attend the meeting tonight to voice my concerns, but I have my son's Boy Scout Court of Honor
event. I hope that you will convey my concerns.
Regards,
Brenda Jandl
From:Betse Johnson
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 5:12:13 PM
Hi Dustin,
Our names are David and Betse Johnson we live at 460 E. Long Lake Road in Orono. We are
right across the street from Summit Beach Park. We are contacting you because we are
concerned about the possible building of Long lake rowing club boathouse, private building,in
our park! We purchased our home in 2010. We have two children in Orono middle school,
they are both 13 years old. Our kids love the park and the beach ,we are over there much of the
summer, as are our kids friends from school, their parents and their teachers , Neighbors, and
other people who have become very good friends from meeting them at the beach.
We have heard that the city feels that our beach park is underutilized! We can tell you that this
park is very well used, if not overused! People park on the street in front of our house, up on
old Long Lake Road ,to walk down to get into the park ,especially on the weekends and during
the summer with kids off from school. We have even had people come and ask us if they can
park in our driveway, so they can go to the beach.
I have taken videos and pictures of how busy Summit Beach Park is.
Our question is, why would any one in Orono want a private club to take over a third of the
public park? How does that increase the public use of the park?The beach will be
compromised by boat docks, and private users. Surely the boat club can exist without
occupying public property.
Some say the park needs more security and that the rowing club would provide that. But do
we give away the park for better security? That’s a high price to pay , when all we need is a
couple more light polls and remote video monitoring.
This rowing club wants to put docs in at the beach. A few years ago Orono removed their dock
because of liability. Kids were playing on the dock and getting hurt. The rowing club docs will
take over the beach.
The rowing club says they want to share the park ,but what they’re really doing is taking the
park away from the public. There will not be more public use of the park but less, and much
more private use! This is not in the public interest or in the interest of Orono which claims,
they want to protect are parks and our green space from development. If this building is
allowed to be built In Summit beach park, it will be there FOREVER, there’s no going back.
We might as well change the name of the park to the Long Lake Rowing Club Park.
Thank you for your consideration,
David and Betse Johnson
952-949-4929
From:Daisy Johnson
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 9:00:10 PM
Dear Mr. Rief,
My name is Daisy Johnson and I go to school at OMS. My family has lived across the
street from Summit Beach Park for almost 8 years now and I'm concerned about the Long
Lake Rowing Club taking over our park. The park is not incredibly large, and the building
alone will take up 1/3 of the space there. While the park is smaller than most, it is also very
well used. There are people over at the park/beach roughly every day swimming, kayaking,
and running their dogs in the grassy area, among other activities. My family loves going over
to the beach to swim and it is one of the reasons we moved into our house in the first place. I
have met many friends over at the beach including one of my best friends Siri, and several of
the people whose dogs I walk. Another problem with it is that about 5 years ago there was a
dock over at the beach. The dock was removed due to liability issues after several kids were
injured while playing on it. The problem with this is that the Long Lake Rowing Club intends
to put in several docks that will not only take up space on the beach, but could also be a big
problem for people over at the park.
Thank you for your time,
sincerely, Daisy Johnson
From:Samuel Johnson
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief; Victoria Seals; Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 9:14:42 PM
I'm a 13 year old kid named Samuel Johnson and I live right across the street from the beach
so I go there all the time, and I don't want a private building taking up a third of the park. I see
a ton of people that go there every day and if you put a private boat house there not a lot of
people will come there anymore. and if the public is giving away part of the beach and putting
in a private boat house what do we get out of it. It would be nice if they gave free
memberships and lessons to kids in Orono.
so please don't
From:Marsha Reiman
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief; Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Victoria Seals; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson
Subject:Summit Beach Project
Date:Saturday, July 25, 2020 12:13:45 PM
Hello,
I would like to give input about the proposal for the building a facility at Summit
Beach. I have lived in this area for nearly 50 years, and am most concerned about
the impact it will have on a quiet residential area.
1. I find it astounding that the City of Orono would enable a private club, to
essentially take over a beach that was a gift to all Orono residents.
2. Bruce Dayton was a lover of nature and has donated other properties in the area
with the idea of preservation. A building of that size on a small piece of property,
to my mind wasn’t his intent.
3. This is a quiet residential area, why would you consider choosing a private club
over your residents that pay taxes?
4. Have you thought about the impact of such a large building on such a small piece
of shoreline? Will the people of Orono be able to use the private building located
on “their beach”? Who will pay for the upkeep?
5. A great concern for me is the access from US 12. The exit from US 12 to Old
Long Lake Road is on a curve, that is already dangerous. As you know there are
two left lanes that merge on the curve, and to add more traffic and danger to that
area is a safety issue.
I would ask you to think about the major effect this proposal will have on the
residents of the area, for those travel US 12, and especially about the spirit of the
gift of Summit Beach to all people of Orono. Are you in good conscience willing to
change the essence of this area for the enjoyment of a few? Please don’t dishonor
Bruce Dayton.
Thank you for taking the time to read my concerns. I am hopeful that you will make
a honorable decision.
Marsha Reiman
From:Larry Carlson
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach property
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 3:22:59 PM
I have lived on Old Long Lake Road for 32 years, and had the privilege of working for Mr. Bruce Dayton for 26
years as his Caretaker and Property Manager. We had many discussions about how to preserve the main property
along Old Long Lake Road and to maintain it in it’s natural state. Through his vision and generosity, it became
Woodrill State Natural Area, and will remain undeveloped and enjoyed by all in perpetuity.
In the 1970’s, Bruce gave the Summit Beach property to the City of Orono, and I am convinced his vision was
for it to remain as a natural space and also as a public space. I cannot envision any scenario where he would view a
7,000 square foot private entity building and huge dock complex as maintaining natural and public
spaces.
I do not view this as a case of “Not in My Backyard” , but as a sincere desire to maintain an unfettered public
space per Bruce’s vision,generosity, and foresightedness.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
Sincerely,
Larry Carlson
965 Old Long Lake Road
Orono
From:Beth Davis
To:Dustin Rief; Anna Carlson; Denny Walsh; Victoria Seals; Aaron H. Printup; Matt Johnson; Richard Crosby
Cc:Julie Ruegemer
Subject:Summit Beach
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 5:22:45 PM
Dustin,
We live on old long lake road and frequent Summit Beach with family and friends throughout
the summer. It is a pleasant spot that is busy but quiet. It would be very disappointing to see
that area turned into an office/storage facility and have the traffic increased within the already
small beach and parking area.
The increased traffic would also be cause for concern for our kids. Our daughters are currently
able to walk or bike to the beach and swim with friends. Building a rowing club would
negatively impact that experience for them.
Part of the attraction of many Orono parks is that they exist seamlessly within residential and
natural areas. Please do not take that experience from the current park users and send
additional traffic to a peaceful residential area.
Sincerely,
Beth and Rick Davis
Wakefield Road
Begin forwarded message:
From: Julie Ruegemer <julieruegemer@hotmail.com>
Date: July 26, 2020 at 3:29:24 PM CDT
To: Julie Ruegemer <julieruegemer@hotmail.com>
Subject: Please help protect our parks!!! URGENT
Dear Orono residents - Please take a moment to send a short letter tonight REJECTING the
idea of allowing a private rowing club to build a large, private million dollar building for their
personal use on Orono parkland. Summit Beach is a PUBLIC Orono park & beach on Long Lake
- the land was donated by Bruce and Ruth Dayton. The Daytons were passionate
conservationists and protectors of nature. The beautiful parkland is a combination of woods,
wetlands, and beach. They were extremely careful and purposeful in leaving the land to the
public park system for the public to enjoy.
The private rowing club is currently and comfortably housed across the lake at Birch's-yet they
are trying to get Orono to essentially give them land to allow then to build their own 6000
square foot storage facility to protect their boats - as well as private office space and private
exercise space for them to use year-round. This would NOT be a public building for the
community to use. This would be their own PRIVATE building put on PARKLAND for them to do
with as they choose. They would be cutting down many trees to build this large structure.
Please let the Orono City Council know you oppose the rowing club building this huge private
structure at this nature park and ask them to PROTECT OUR PARKS for public use and public
enjoyment. Not only would this private structure involve cutting down many trees, but it
would be inevitable that they would say they needed more parking in the near future and ask
to build a build a bigger parking lot to accommodate their large membership - thereby cutting
down more trees. Currently, they are able to use the huge parking lot at Birch's that is located
off a busy highway where their large numbers and traffic aren't disruptive to a small quiet
neighborhood like where Summit Beach is.
Thank you. Please share with other Orono residents who care about preservation of
greenspace & parkland. Include your name and home address at the bottom of your email.
Thank you!Julie Ruegemer
EMAILING LETTERS: Send them to the following two admins (Anna and Dustin) in the city ofOrono and they should include your letters with the notes for the council for the meetingtomorrow evening. In addition, you can send directly to each city council member if you wouldlike. Please send tonight or by early morning Monday to make sure it gets included. Anna Carlson acarlson@ci.orono.mn.usDustin Rief drief@ci.orono.mn.us
For your reference, here are the council members:
Denny Walsh Mayor dwalsh2@ci.orono.mn.us
Aaron Printup City Council aprintup@ci.orono.mn.us
Victoria Seals City Council vseals@ci.orono.mn.us
Richard Crosby II City Council rcrosby@ci.orono.mn.us
Matt Johnson City Council mjohnson@ci.orono.mn.us
From:Thomas Paustenbach
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief; Denny Walsh; Aaron H. Printup; Victoria Seals; Richard Crosby; Matt Johnson
Cc:Shelly Bonneville
Subject:Summit Park Beach proposal
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 9:04:44 PM
Importance:High
Dear Orono City Leaders,
We are 5+ year Long Lake residents and wanted to express concern over the Summit Park
Beach proposal. As a family with young children (age 3 and 7), we very much enjoy this small,
quiet beach that we have the ability to ride our bikes to. Along with Nelson Park/Beach,
Summit Park Beach is a great asset to our community.
Regarding this proposal, I would suggest the top priority for the City Council should be to work
to improve and expand Summit Park Beach. New picnic tables, a playground area, an
expanded beach, improved views of the lake. This park is such a unique asset to the city of
Orono/Long Lake ... lets please not privatize any more premium lakefront property that the
public has access to!
IF the above first priority can be accomplished, and if the LLRC facility and docks can be
separated by a reasonable distance from the beach/park and NOT block any public lake views
(thinking about the neighboring homes..), then it would be wonderful to enjoy an improved
park/beach and LLRC location. If not, there is plenty of other unused lakeshore on Long Lake
that may be an option for them..
I enjoy the Long Lake Rowing Crew and it is nice to have them as a part of the
lake/community. But their facility should not take up valuable space on the beach that was
donated by Bruce and Ruth Dayton to the Public for Public use (NOT to the LLRC for private
use!).
Please help us to preserve and improve this wonderful park/beach and ensure it is not
sacrificed by this proposal. Public first! LLRC second.
Thank you for all your efforts in keeping and improving what we believe is the best community
in the Twin Cities,
Tom and Shelly Paustenbach
Long Lake
From:Christine Leiding
To:Anna Carlson
Cc:Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Park Beach
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 9:24:43 PM
To whom it may concern,
We as Orono taxpayers are concerned that the city council is considering using public property for
the private pleasure of
a select few. The Dayton family donated this property for use as a park and turning it into a private
clubhouse is outside
the scope of the donation’s intent.
Also the reduction of green space. Preserving and maintaining Orono’s green space is a priority that
we cannot afford
not to protect. Once we lose it you will never get it back.
Summit Beach is an unique park. I’ve had many family and friends remark that they can’t believe
this beach is in the Metro area. It gives them an up north feel.
Why move from Birches? There are no swimmers or families enjoying a day at the beach to disrupt.
Alan and Christine Leiding
2670 Kelley Parkway unit 117
From:Mike Feldmann
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Park City Council meeting: items for inclusion
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 6:54:30 AM
Anna and Dustin,
I went over to Summit Park to see if users of the park had been informed about this proposal
and they had not so I put together a list where they could sign and have their voices heard.
This list is a partial list of those involved in the conversation so far. I know NextDoor has
seen a lot of activity as well as neighborhood conversations and the like but these lists don't
include them. I wanted to deliver these lists to you for inclusion into the materials for the city
council tonight even though it represents only those with which I have personally interacted.
Thank you!
Cheers,
Mike Feldmann
1010 Old Long Lake Rd
(neighbor just west of Summit Park)
From:Rachel Feldmann
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Cc:Feldmann Rachel M
Subject:Summit Park Proposal Letter
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 1:45:57 AM
Dear Orono council members,
I am writing to thank you for your service and your vision statement pursuit which is:
“To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its
preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets”.
I encourage you to keep this vision at the front of your decision-making process & reject
the proposal by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) to build a boat club, docks, or
storage facility at Summit Park.
The LLRC currently comes in and out of Birch’s on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub. We
feel this location should be the focus for their boat storage and water access. Because
Birch’s is not a swimming beach, this location is not in conflict with the abundant recreation
that is already occurring at Summit beach. Any plan presented by the LLRC to be able to
share this beach use with their vessels coming in (backwards facing as they row) to nearby
docks anywhere near the beach will drastically change the safety and nature of Summit
Park Beach and decrease the recreational use and enjoyment at the park by the public.
Summit Park is Orono’s largest swim beach, and should remain as such--a swimming
beach-- because it is a valuable recreational asset the city should be protecting as Bruce
Dayton, who gifted the park to the city for public use, originally intended. On a daily basis
in the summer, and parts of other seasons as well, we have met people who choose to
come from all over the twin cities to Summit Beach. They have told us they come to
Summit because of the natural beauty and recreational assets and attraction it offers: wide
open green spaces for play, sunbathing, picnicking, nature with wetlands and wildlife
neighboring it, numerous trees for shade, lounging, hammocking, a beautiful water area
where boaters can anchor down nearby and swim to the beach, as well as numerous other
beach activities such as tube floating, swimming, kayaking, & canoeing. Adding a boat
storage building to this beach and location would be a poor decision by the city council for a
club that is already thriving elsewhere on the same lake (at Birch’s) and can continue to do
so at that location.
We are thankful a Mayor presides at Orono’s city council whose platform is to value full
transparency in decision making and to have proper vetting and discussion over a decision
such as this permanent structure being proposed at one of Orono’s public parks. As Mayor
Walsh states on his platform page: “Preserving and maintaining Orono’s open space is a
priority that we cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it
you will never get it back”. Well said! The world needs more open and natural spaces for
the public use and enjoyment. Thank you, Council members, for listening. We are trusting
you to maintain and beautify Summit Park to continue to support and improve the current
public recreational use which is so highly valued by Orono.
Please see the attached photo of a Wednesday afternoon in June to further appreciate the
activities and recreational asset of Summit Park.
Sincerely,
Rachel Feldmann
1010 Old Long Lake Rd.
(West bordering neighbor of Summit Beach Park)
From:Lisa Mott
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit park/beach
Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:24:53 PM
Hello, I would like to voice my concerns regarding the rowing clubs desire to have a building at this location. For
10 years we have enjoyed the open space and family friendly green space it provides. It is the only local beach we
use, we meet our growing families at this beach regularly. Our enjoyment And love for this site Is unsurpassed.
Honestly, if the City of Orono proceeds With the rowing clubs plans I can guarantee you the ambience of the
beautiful trees, hills and back to nature fun it provides will be lost. It provides many a natural, fun experience and it
will be impossible to find anything like it.
I appreciate your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Lisa Mott
Sent from my iPhone
From:heather jackson
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Fw: LLRC proposal
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:44:07 AM
Dear Council Members,
Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I am writing in regards to the LLRC
proposal to build a private clubhouse, storage facility, and dock at Summit Beach. I
was quite surprised to hear this was a consideration as it is my understanding the
land was gifted to the city as a designated natural use space for public enjoyment
nearly 50 years ago.
Having rowed in college it has delighted me to see the team rowing on Long Lake,
and watching them from the deck of Birch's. As a homeowner in Long Lake, mother
of two sons, and active community member, it disheartens me to think of the
destruction of natural beauty that is Summit Beach, a space specifically designated
for public use, and a space that is treasured by many families. Our family enjoys p
paddle boarding (SUP), sailing, kayaking, swimming, and picnicking in this area, as
do many others. There have been many memories made relaxing under the shady
canopy of beautiful trees, watching my boys swing from the rope swing, swimming
with their friends at the beach, kayaking and sailing from Summit to Nelson and back
to picnic, and enjoy the company of other families utilizing this oasis of open space
that we are fortunate to have.
I have several concerns regarding this proposal, the biggest being the safety of the
public that currently enjoys this lively, family friendly space.
-As a rower, visibility is limited as you are seated facing the opposite direction you are
moving, thus creating a potentially dangerous situation with children swimming and
playing on the beach, SUP enthusiasts paddling, and kayakers.
-LLRC has only been around for 6 years, I was unable to find any listing of an
Executive Director, Board, donors, or members on their website, as they are asking
for ownership of public land, this information needs to be public. Who will be
responsible if LLRC disbands?
-How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? I found out from a
friend who had seen in on the app NextDoor, the information needs to be provided to
the community in a transparent fashion.
-What is the environmental impact of adding more man made structures, pavement,
and destroying natural habitat? I feel this is not in keeping with the vision of the
Dayton family when they gifted the property for public use.
-Has the LLRC explored using their money to improve the current location at Birch's
which is already established? This appears to be the best option from a safety
perspective as it does not interfere with a shared swimming space, it is a FUN activity
to watch from the Birch's patio, and does not require using public land gifted for ALL
to enjoy.
-There would be a level of intimidation if a private club were to be built on public land
in that non club members would not be able to fully relax and enjoy the public space
with rower's coming and going, and the reduced natural beauty that would be
replaced with man made construction.
Rowing is an amazing sport, and I am happy that it is available to our community,
however, the majority of residents in Orono and Long Lake do not participate in this
sport, they DO participate in enjoying our public beaches, swimming, picnic area,
rope swing, and natural beauty year round. As council members, you were elected to
uphold the interests and safety of the majority of your constituents, please keep this in
mind when reviewing this proposal.
Thank you for dedication to our community and your consideration,
Heather Jackson
Club sandwiches, not seals!
From:Gina Joyce
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Cc:thomas.joyce@datadoghq.com
Subject:Letter to the Orono City Council (July 27, 2020 Agenda Item #9 - LLRC Proposal)
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 9:50:37 AM
Attachments:image003.png
To the Orono City Council,
We appreciate the opportunity to voice our opinion regarding the July 27, 2020 agenda item – the
Long Lake Rowing Club proposal for a Boat House in Summit Beach Park.
My husband and I live on Long Lake and value the thriving communities that call this lake home –
both Long Lake and Orono residents alike. Our communities are welcoming to all, including the LLRC,
which is part of the enjoyment that is felt here at Long Lake. There are also a variety of outside
communities who cherish our treasured lake and seek refuge on our beaches for rest, relaxation,
and enjoyment with family and friends. It is because of this, that we ask you to reject the LLRC
proposal for a Boat House at Summit Beach Park.
Having attended numerous LLRC proposal meetings, it is our observation that this proposal has
outgrown its initial intent – a simple shelter to protect the crew’s watercraft – and become a mission
for a members-only club house in place of what is intended to be a natural, diverse retreat for the
public.
As homeowners on the shores of Long Lake, as well as Long Lake Park Board Members, we have the
pleasure of observing daily use of Summit Beach Park that is tranquil and diverse – diverse in
activities as much as it is diverse in the cultural representation of families who enjoy it.
From fishing, canoeing and reading in the hammocks among the trees, to swimming, sunbathing and
jumping from the rope swing, this park brings families of all ethnicities together in harmony (my
husband and I included). To force upon this public space a privatized, members-only club house
would not only interrupt the ecosystem of the park’s natural settings, but could be detrimental to its
multi-cultural community enjoyment.
The proposed structure threatens the very essence and public nature of the park – no longer could
children enjoy the rope swing nor hammock among the trees, parents would need to worry about
safety near the beach in a way they hadn’t previously, and the burden of a low-income family having
to explain to their children why they can’t partake in the rowing club’s activities on their day to the
beach could be heartbreaking.
While the LLRC says this can be a public/private partnership, the reality is that it’s unlikely, and the
stark contrast of the haves and the have-nots in this proposal is just another reason why.
It is our hope that the LLRC can find a way to maintain their operation at Birch’s, as their club has
seen success over the years while operating in this facility, and we know the residents and
restaurant goers alike enjoy seeing them part of our community.
We look forward to continuing the conversation with the city of Orono and appreciate the
opportunity to voice our genuine care and concern for all members of the community.
Sincerely,
Gina Maria Palomo Joyce, MBA, PMP, PAS
Business Development Manager
Cargill Health Technologies
1200 W Wayzata Blvd, Long Lake, MN 55356
Mobile: +1 952-820-5969
From:Terry, Jon (MMA)
To:Dustin Rief
Cc:Heather Terry
Subject:Re: Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:42:32 AM
Dustin,
Recently it has been brought to my attention that there are plans, or at least considerations, given to
sell the land at Summit Beach to private developers. I can tell you that my family has been going to
summit beach weekly to enjoy the quite, out of the way beach for the last 20 years. We live within
walking distance of the beach and this spot has been one of our favorite Minnesota “get-ways”
during the warm summer days. Please ask the council to reconsider this as it will change the quiet
and serene community forever.
Jon and Heather Terry
651-425-8390
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From:Michele Lehtis
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 9:45:03 AM
Attachments:SummitBeachPark CityCouncilLetter.pdf
Dear Anna and Dustin,
I am attaching my letter of protest to the privatization and development of Summit
Beach Park by the Long Lake Rowing Club, which is to be voted on at tonight's City Council
meeting. Could you please see that the Council Members receive a copy of this letter? I will be
in attendance at the meeting as well.
Thank you so much!
Michele Lehtis
612-968-4151
From:Brenda Jandl
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach Park
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:44:25 AM
Anna and Dustin,
It has come to my recent attention the proposal for the Long Lake Rowing Club (LLRC) to
build out a facility on Summit Beach Park. I think there are other areas around the Long Lake
area that their private building could be built with close access to the lake, such as where the
old Burger King was.
My family has frequently used Summit Beach Park over the last 10 years. It's always bustling
with families, kids, and friends. It's a beautiful beach area that has wonderful green space and
the trees provide shade for those having a picnic meal or wanting to read a book. There are
people of all ages using the beach, whether for making sandcastles, setting in a swim exercise,
or a relaxing float watching the eagles fly over. There are all different ethnic backgrounds and
ages that have spent time using Summit Beach. There are many times when the parking lot has
only 1 or 2 spots left to park.
If the LLRC is allowed to build a 4500 sqft footprint building, remove the trees and build a U
shaped dock, how will this affect the community of people that enjoy the lake recreationally? I
believe this is contradictory to the Orono vision statement: "To be the residential community of
choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and
recreational assets." This building and other facilities wanted by the LLRC will deplete this natural beach
area. Mayor Denny Walsh stated it very well "Preserving and maintaining Orono's open space is a priority
that we cannot afford not to protect and keep maintained, because once you lose it you will never get it
back."
Please reconsider how this will change many people's activity options for the benefit of a private club. I
would attend the meeting tonight to voice my concerns, but I have my son's Boy Scout Court of Honor
event. I hope that you will convey my concerns.
Regards,
Brenda Jandl
From:Lexi Ryan
To:Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 9:26:37 AM
Good morning Dustin,
Reaching out on the upcoming meeting to discuss the proposed selling of summit beach. It has
come to my attention that the city is considering selling this land to a private developer who
has plans for a private rowing club. While I understand how this could be an attractive offer, I
am asking the city not to sell. Like many families from the area, my family has spent nearly
every summer weekend at the beach for 17 years. As I grow my own family, I have already
started to dream about bringing my own babies to the beach that I played at as a kid. This
beach is truly so special to so many people, selling to a private developer would be a mistake.
When meeting to discuss this decision with the city tonight, please share how important this
land is to the memories of the people of Orono and how selling would truly crush so many of
us.
Kindly,
Lexi Ryan
From:Batina Family
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:Please protect Summit Beach as a park
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:19:54 PM
To Orono City Council
Dear Sir/Madam
I am an Orono resident and live just a mile from Summit Park and Beach. I enjoy launching my kayak
from that beach and want it to remain a beautiful quiet park with no new rowing building.
I also would like the council to consider reopening the road around Long Lake for car traffic. Before it was
closed I took it every day to bring my children to school. For many of us who live off of Old Long Lake
Road, it was an essential thoroughfare for us.
Respectfully,
Katherine Batina
280 Wakefield Road
Orono, MN 55391
From:Jessi
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Please protect Summit Beach Park!
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 2:48:05 PM
Dear Orono City Council Members,
I just heard today about a proposal to build a large building and docks for the private row club
at Summit Beach. I am very concerned about this proposal. In short, I ask you to VOTE NO.
I grew up in Orono and spent most of my summer days swimming and playing at Summit
Beach. Because Orono is such a great community, I moved back to Orono seven years ago
with my husband and we are raising our three boys here. Summit Beach is one of our favorite
places to spend time. We swim, we kayak, we play in the sand, we throw the football around,
we play tag, we go off the rope swing, we picnic. It’s a very special little nook in our
community. It’s a true gem of a place. The wind/boat-protected swimming beach, the sand,
the rope swing, the shaded hillside, the picnic tables, and the open grassy area all provide a
variety recreational opportunities - including the ability to just sit back and enjoy the natural
beauty around you. It is a well-loved spot in our community and is USED by MANY. I
believe taking away ANY of this public space for a private crew club is unethical and would
be truly sad.
Putting up a private building on public land will negatively impact Summit Beach and the
public’s enjoyment of it forever. It will drastically limit the number of people who can enjoy
the space and the ways in which they can enjoy it.
On hot summer days, people from across our community can be found spread across the
entire property. The water is speckled with swimming bodies, laughter comes from within the
trees, kids run across the green grass playing games, people are picnicking or reading in the
shade. I cannot imagine a boat house small enough that would not have a drastically negative
impact on Summit Beach Park and the community who enjoys it. I also cannot imagine any
amount of crew club boat traffic that will not negatively impact the park and the community
who enjoys it.
Orono’s open space is a priority that we cannot afford to lose. We need to protect it, because if
we lose it, we will never get it back.
I hope and trust you will continue to pursue the city’s vision statement of being “the
residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural
world beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets” and PLEASE VOTE NO.
Sincerely,
Jessi Lindquist
Sent from my iPhone
From:Linda S Hoffmann
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Possible sale of the Summit Beach in Orono to a large private rowing club.
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:17:08 PM
I concur with Julie Ruegemer's letter to not sell this piece of property to this private
rowing club. If the Dayton's knew you were even considering this offer, they would be
most upset. This was donated to the city of Orono just the same as the piece of
property for the dog park. Please do not sell this piece of property and keep it as greenspace
and parkland.
From:Lindquist, Matt (Minneapolis)
To:Dustin Rief; Anna Carlson
Subject:Preserve Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 2:17:02 PM
Orono City Council Member:
I reject developing Summit Beach on Long Lake. Our family loves using that beach for swimming and picnics.
Developing it will take away space from an already small and quaint city treasure. Please preserve the beach for
generations to come.
Thanks - Matt
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From:Jim Bigham
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:RE: city clerk
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 3:41:00 PM
I explained earlier today that back in November or December of last year I wrote a letter supporting
the Long Lake Rowing Club’s proposed use of Summit Park for keeping the rowing skulls there. Just
last evening I learned more about the proposal and now ask that my earlier latter of support be
withdrawn. I still believe that the club should be allowed to uses the Park for outside storage of their
skulls. I also believe that they should be allowed to have 2 short docks as they have had at their
current location. However, these docks must be open for public use. The proposed size of a
structure on park land is entirely not in the interest of the public. The club can rent or buy space
nearby for classes, training and meetings and they can pay for winter storage away from the lake as I
and the other residents do.
I really do like watching the skulls each morning I can and I still wish our children had had a chance to
participate in the club but the current proposal, as I understand it, is not in the public interest.
My wife and I have owned our house in Orono, on the north shore of Long Lake since 1979 and we
want to keep this lake a great public resource. Thanks for considering my request and suggestions.
James E. Bigham
From:Cheryl Nikko
To:Dustin Rief
Cc:Anna Carlson
Subject:Re: Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 2:39:08 PM
>> Dear Orono City Council Members,
Please, please protect Summit Park!!!.... I use to bring my kids there.... all the time; now I’m bringing my
grandkids!!!... it’s definitely busy enough now without adding a building and docks!!!.. please keep it special to our
lake and community!!!
Thanks so very much for your consideration!!!
Kindest Regards,
Cheryl Nikko
2499 Morningside Road
Long Lake
952-250-3644
From:Jackie Darsow
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Summit Beach - Rowing Club Proposal.
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 5:23:10 PM
Hello,
I understand there is a city council meeting tonight and one of the topics will be Summit Beach.
As a resident of Orono, I'd like you to consider saving Summit Beach.
I've enjoyed this beach with my family (my husband and 8 and 10 year old boys) the last couple of years
and I would be sad to hear of a building being placed on the land, especially a private club. With all of the
private golf clubs in the area, I do not think we're in need of another place where only some people can
gather. Having the structure would surely keep community non-club members from feeling welcome
there.
While I agree that the parking lot could surely use some expanding, it's an amazing place for families of
all economic statures to gather, without massive docks or patrons of a large building watching in the
background.
I feel adding the rowing club would benefit few and take away a family-friendly, welcoming location.
Adding a private club does not benefit the majority of the residents in any way.
The land was donated and I feel that using it in any way for private use would be a poor choice. The
decision to build a private club on this property is not something we can take back down the road.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to my thoughts and feelings on the matter. I love this community
and just want to make sure we're looking at all angles of the situation.
Jackie Darsow
From:Jon Miller
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:City of Orono Park Development
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 2:55:02 PM
Hi,
Im aware there is a meeting about the proposal to turn a park or allow a business to develop a donated
park? Is this true? How much money is the city is getting money for such a proposal, and does the city
need the money? I could understand if the city needed the money but it seems that Orono is very healthy
so i dont understand why there is entertainment of an idea like this. I do think the last mayor was too strict
and she lost the election but now the current trend has been to the other extreme. Isnt there a practical
place that we can reside in when it comes to these matters? Or maybe the city could be more open about
the numbers because at face value the proposal get a negative response.
I know by my home there was what we thought was a wetland, in fact a few years ago it was all under
water! Now they brought in some extra fill and its developed for two large homes! Im really not an
extremist and dont say that development is bad or anything like that but it seem that the city is getting off
course to the other extreme.
I know that people in the community talk and for opinions, but maybe they dont have all the background
info of the justification of this proposal so If you can share more details that would be great.
Regards,
Jon Miller
2980 Casco Pt Rd
C: 218-689-2496
From:Jessi
To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief
Subject:Please protect Summit Beach Park!
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 2:48:05 PM
Dear Orono City Council Members,
I just heard today about a proposal to build a large building and docks for the private row club
at Summit Beach. I am very concerned about this proposal. In short, I ask you to VOTE NO.
I grew up in Orono and spent most of my summer days swimming and playing at Summit
Beach. Because Orono is such a great community, I moved back to Orono seven years ago
with my husband and we are raising our three boys here. Summit Beach is one of our favorite
places to spend time. We swim, we kayak, we play in the sand, we throw the football around,
we play tag, we go off the rope swing, we picnic. It’s a very special little nook in our
community. It’s a true gem of a place. The wind/boat-protected swimming beach, the sand,
the rope swing, the shaded hillside, the picnic tables, and the open grassy area all provide a
variety recreational opportunities - including the ability to just sit back and enjoy the natural
beauty around you. It is a well-loved spot in our community and is USED by MANY. I
believe taking away ANY of this public space for a private crew club is unethical and would
be truly sad.
Putting up a private building on public land will negatively impact Summit Beach and the
public’s enjoyment of it forever. It will drastically limit the number of people who can enjoy
the space and the ways in which they can enjoy it.
On hot summer days, people from across our community can be found spread across the
entire property. The water is speckled with swimming bodies, laughter comes from within the
trees, kids run across the green grass playing games, people are picnicking or reading in the
shade. I cannot imagine a boat house small enough that would not have a drastically negative
impact on Summit Beach Park and the community who enjoys it. I also cannot imagine any
amount of crew club boat traffic that will not negatively impact the park and the community
who enjoys it.
Orono’s open space is a priority that we cannot afford to lose. We need to protect it, because if
we lose it, we will never get it back.
I hope and trust you will continue to pursue the city’s vision statement of being “the
residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural
world beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets” and PLEASE VOTE NO.
Sincerely,
Jessi Lindquist
Sent from my iPhone
From:Lindquist, Matt (Minneapolis)
To:Dustin Rief; Anna Carlson
Subject:Preserve Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 2:17:02 PM
Orono City Council Member:
I reject developing Summit Beach on Long Lake. Our family loves using that beach for swimming and picnics.
Developing it will take away space from an already small and quaint city treasure. Please preserve the beach for
generations to come.
Thanks - Matt
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From:Cheryl Nikko
To:Dustin Rief
Cc:Anna Carlson
Subject:Re: Summit Beach
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 2:39:08 PM
>> Dear Orono City Council Members,
Please, please protect Summit Park!!!.... I use to bring my kids there.... all the time; now I’m bringing my
grandkids!!!... it’s definitely busy enough now without adding a building and docks!!!.. please keep it special to our
lake and community!!!
Thanks so very much for your consideration!!!
Kindest Regards,
Cheryl Nikko
2499 Morningside Road
Long Lake
952-250-3644
From:noelia mayorgas
To:Anna Carlson
Cc:Aaaamergency Husband
Subject:Summit beach park meeting tonite
Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 6:51:49 PM
To whom it may concern,
As a resident of Long Lake, Mn and a user of the Summit Beach Park, I hereby state my opposition to the proposed
privatization and development of the Summit Beach Park by the Rowing Club.
This Park is unique in its undeveloped form and one of the currently only 2 beaches where the public and families
can access and enjoy the beach in Long Lake. And the fact that the other park, Nelson Park, is already developed
with a Playground and picnic tables, and barbecues, that leaves Summit Beach as the only natural and undeveloped
beach, not only in the area, but in a big radius.
Please consider also the donation of the land and the purposes it was given for.
Most sincerely,
Neil Wendover
9522212689.
Potential Partnership Between
the City of Orono &
Long Lake Rowing Crew
at Summit Park
Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit, volunteer-driven organization with a
mission to bring the lifelong sport of rowing to
Orono, Long Lake and the surrounding
communities. We provide community education
classes for youth and adults and special
programming for community groups.
Vision Statement
To be the most all-inclusive, fun, and
competitive rowing club in the Twin Cities.
Mission Statement
To provide expert instruction, promote personal
and competitive achievement, and enrich
our members and community through the
sport of rowing.
Our Goal
Build a permanent home for LLRC at Summit
Park in Orono that includes:
•Storage for boats and equipment;
•Space to conduct indoor training;
•The opportunity to better serve the
community through the increasingly popular
sport of rowing.
Service to the community is one of our core values
Past highlights :
•Staining the fishing pier at Nelson Park.
•Repainting the picnic tables at Nelson Park.
•Member of the Long Lake Chamber of Commerce
•Exhibitor and an annual contributor to the silent auction and other
activities at Corn Days.
•Partner with Birch’s at FallFest for the annual Mayor’s Challenge Race
and Battle of the Badges Race for the fire and police departments of
Orono and Long Lake.
Service to the community is one of our core values
•Constant surveillance of Long Lake water quality and reporting safety
concerns such as recent algae blooms.
•We filled all spots in our Community Education programs in 2019 in
response to demand for more learn to row opportunities. Currently for
2020 we will only be offering classes through Orono CE to
accommodate more Orono residents.
•LLRC rowers and their families bring retail patronage to Orono and
Long Lake each day during our season, resulting in a positive
economic infusion to local businesses.
•In 2018, LLRC received a special commendation from the Long Lake
City Council for the club’s ongoing commitment to service within our
local community.
Contact with neighbors and other stakeholders
•Individual meetings with, and meeting invitations extended to, Orono Parks commissioners, members of the Orono City Council and Long Lake City Council.
•Small group meeting with Summit Park neighbors at Long Lake Fire Department on January 8th. We had 10 attendees.
•Individual meetings with a number of lakeshore and city residents.
•50 invitations sent to lakeshore residents for a small group meeting on January 28th. We had 15 attendees
•We have fielded numerous additional phone calls from residents who could not attend a meeting for more information on our goal for a permanent home
Proposed Conceptual Design of our Building
•We have listened to input from residents and have revised our plan, reducing overall square footage to approximately 6,900 sf, a reduction of about 24% from our original plan.
•The overall height of the building has been decreased to 1 ½ stories from 2 full stories.
•The public restrooms have been moved to the back of our building and would not require a second structure, reducing the amount of new hardcover.
•We are flexible on where our docks will be located on either side of the site, not on or near the beach.
•We will not be using or occupying the beach.
•Our goal is to minimize environmental impact. We are being advised by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and they will work with us before construction on ideas to protect and safeguard the lake.
Our program will stay the same in terms of practice times for juniors and adults along with the routes and patterns in which we row.
Approximate actual time on the dock for boats in/boats out during a typical week about 7.5 hours.
There are up to 8 weekends during the summer and fall when we are away representing our community at out-of-town regattas.
LLRC would require a long-term lease agreement for the land and a guarantee that our current water hours of operation on Long Lake will transfer under a partnership with the City of Orono. This will ensure the long-term viability of our club and facility. We would also need a guarantee that should the City elect to sell the property at Summit Park, LLRC would retain water access and the right continue its operations at the park.
Benefits to the Greater Community
•LLRC will fund 100% of the construction of the building.
•LLRC will build permanent public restrooms, reducing vandalism and provide a
safe, modern and more sanitary option for park users.
•LLRC will provide a small resting/sitting area outside of the restrooms with picnic
tables for the public to use.
•LLRC will help cover some of the cost of the City proposed playground at the
park as part of our partnership.
•LLRC will be able to offer more indoor community fitness classes and training
opportunities to Orono residents during the months of November-April.
•In an age of ever-increasing obesity, diabetes, heart and other
health issues, LLRC will continue to provide ample opportunities for
our local youth and adults to help reverse this trend by providing
safe, fun, and community-based physical activity and nutritional
guidance through rowing.
•The Club provides rowing as a low/no-carbon-footprint, physical
fitness activity for City residents and the community.
•LLRC helps preserve the lakeshore because our rowing shells and
launch boats produce no wake.
•LLRC continues to promote the beauty, tranquility, and respect of
nature to city residents and the surrounding community because
rowing is virtually a silent activity with no amplified sounds
produced.
•LLRC will continue to provide opportunities for our community’s
youth to physically and emotionally succeed where they may
have failed in other sports.
•LLRC will continue to provide life-long skills of teamwork, discipline,
commitment, and respect through the sport of rowing for youth
and adult members and the community at large.
•Title IX collegiate athletic regulations favor scholarship
opportunities in rowing for our local girls to attend colleges and
universities, setting them on the path to becoming productive
citizens who continue to enhance Orono’s citizenship and
community endeavors.
•Our presence at the park will help the City of Orono meet their stated
goal of increased security.
•Our partnership will help the City of Orono reach their stated goal of
increased usage of Summit Park by the greater community.
•LLRC is open to offering some free “learn to row” opportunities during the
summer months for Orono residents.
•LLRC welcomes the opportunity to provide special programming, such as
the Wayne State STEM/Rowing curriculum through Orono Middle School
using the Detroit Boat Club Crew model (see “Why I’m Teaching Kids
Science Through the Sport of Rowing” by Elizabeth A. Barton, The
Conversation, September 30, 2019); or similar “Erg Ed” programming.
•This partnership secures the presence of LLRC on Long Lake…for the long
term.
In the state of Minnesota, and across the
country, there is a long history of public/private
partnerships with clubs, including rowing clubs,
operating on public land (specifically park
land). For example, the Loppet Foundation
recently partnered with Minneapolis Parks and
Recreation at Theodore Wirth Regional Park on a
14,000 square foot building.In Minnesota, there
are many examples of public/private
partnerships with rowing clubs.
Minnesota clubs with these partnerships:
•Rochester Rowing Club, Rochester, MN
•Duluth Rowing Club, Duluth, MN
•Minneapolis Rowing Club, Minneapolis
•Minnesota Boat Club, St. Paul
•Twin Cities Youth Rowing, Eden Prairie
•North Star Community Rowing, Minneapolis.
•Veritas Academy, Chisago Lake. This is a brand-new school/club team in
development that LLRC is mentoring.
•Stillwater Rowing is in discussion with the city to use a building/property for its
operations.
Questions for Council
Project viability? Is Summit Park still viable option? Are there other
location options for LLRC to build a permanent home on or near the
lake?
Existence of abstract documents for Summit Park property?
What does Council want or feel we need from this project?
For the city
For the park
What are the next steps with the Parks commission, if any?
What’s the best way, in your opinion, to correct mis-information about this
potential project?
AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: AMC Reviewed By: AMC Approved By: DJR
1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to ask the City Council for approval to reschedule the
Council Work Session and Regular meeting scheduled for August 10, 2020 to Thursday, August
13, 2020 and the Park Commission meeting scheduled for November 2, 2020 to Thursday,
November 5, 2020 for the purpose of setting up Precinct 4A, Council Chambers for Election Day.
2. Background. An additional day is requested for setup of the Council Chambers due to extra
preparations related to COVID-19 preparedness. Each Polling location has been rearranged,
expanded, and much more to prepare for Election Day. The Council Meeting and Park
Commission meetings meet the day before the Primary and General Elections for 2020 which
may make it more difficult to set up the polling place properly the night before.
3. City Communications. A notice of the change will be displayed on the Notices page of the
City’s website. This notice will also be sent out to the regular posting locations, posted on the
listserv, and then posted to Facebook and Twitter. The City Clerk will send out the amended
schedule once approved. The notices have been provided in the exhibits.
4. Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of rescheduling the meetings as listed for the
purpose to setup for the 2020 Elections.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve rescheduling the meetings as listed for the purpose of setting up for the Elections.
Exhibits
A. Draft Amended Official 2020 Calendar
B. City Communications - Notice
Item No.: 10 Date: July 27, 2020
Item Description: Approval to Reschedule Meetings for the Purpose to Setup for
Elections
Presenter: Dustin Rief,
City Administrator
Agenda
Section:
City Administrator
Report
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Election Dates
Park Commission Work Session at 6:00 p.m.
Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.Council Work Session at 5 p.m.
2020 Official Calendar amended on 07-27-2020 by Motion of the City Council.
Council Meeting w/ Truth in Taxation at 6:00 p.m.
Park Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Work Sessions Scheduled and Posted as Needed 5:30 p.m.
Park Commission Work Session at 1:00 p.m.
Official Holidays
July August September
January February March
April May June
October November December
CITY OF ORONO
2020 OFFICIAL MEETINGS CALENDAR
CITY OF ORONO
NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
RESCHEDULED
Notice is hereby given that the Orono City Council scheduled for August 10, 2020 has
been rescheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Orono City
Council will meet in the Orono City Council Chambers, 2780 Kelly Parkway, Orono,
Minnesota. .
This meeting is open to the public.
/s/ Anna Carlson
City Clerk
Posted at:
City Hall
Crystal Bay Post Office
Long Lake Post Office
CITY OF ORONO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
RESCHEDULED
Notice is hereby given that the Orono Park Commission Meeting scheduled for
November 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 5, 2020.
.Anna Carlson
City Clerk
Posted at:
City Hall
Crystal Bay Post Office
Long Lake Post Office
CITY OF ORONO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
RESCHEDULED
Notice is hereby given that the Orono City Council Work Session scheduled for August
10, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to Thursday, August 13, 2020.
.Anna Carlson
City Clerk
Posted at:
City Hall
Crystal Bay Post Office
Long Lake Post Office
AGENDA ITEM
Prepared By: AMC Reviewed By: AMC Approved By: DJR
1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to ask the City Council for approval of a Fireworks
Display permit.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT
Applicant: Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
Activity: Fireworks Display
Location: Launched from a barge off shore of 930 Partenwood Road
Date: August 8 , 2020
Time: 9:30 p.m.
2. Background. Ben Netzley of Hollywood Pyrotechnics Inc. has submitted a Fireworks Display
application. Orono’s City Code requires the City Council to review all applications involving
Fireworks. The applicant has been provided a current list of addresses which are within 1000 feet
of the launch site of the fireworks. The applicant has acknowledged that they are required to
provide a notice of the date, time, and contact information to all property owners with 1,000 feet
of the launch site of the fireworks.
3. City Communications. A notice of fireworks display will be displayed on the homepage of the
City’s website. This notice will also be sent out on the listserv, posted to Facebook and Twitter.
The notice is provided in the exhibits and communications have already be pre-scheduled to go
out by July 28, 2020.
4. Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the Fireworks Display Permit.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve the listed permit requested from Hollywood Pyrotechnics for the fireworks display
scheduled for August 8, 2020 at 9:30 p.m. near the shoreline of 930 Partenwood Road.
Exhibits
A. Draft Fireworks Display Permit
B. Hollywood Pyrotechnics Inc. Permit Application
C. Map of Location of Fireworks Display
D. Fire Chief Approval
E. City Communications - Notice
Item No.: 11 Date: July 27, 2020
Item Description: Approval for Fireworks Display Permit – 930 Partenwood Road
Presenter: Dustin Rief,
City Administrator
Agenda
Section:
City Administrator
Report
Telephone (952) 249-4600 ● Fax (952) 249-4616
www.ci.orono.mn.us
FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT
Date Issued: July 27, 2020
Date of Event: August 8, 2020
Time of Event: 9:30 p.m.
Location of Event: 930 Partenwood Road, Orono
Launched from barge off shore of property
Applicant/Sponsoring Organization:
Ben Netzley of Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
1567 Antler Point
Eagan, MN 55122
(763) 218-1638
The following documents are required and on file at the City Administrative Offices:
• Approval of the Long Lake Fire Chief.
• Proof of insurance in amount of at least $1,500,000.
• Diagram of grounds and display discharge site with fallout radius.
• Names and ages of display assistants.
• Plan for notification of properties within 1000 feet of the display site and along
lakeshore (addresses provided).
• Plan for verification of weather conditions and delay or cancellation of fireworks
display.
• Contact Long Lake Fire Chief James Van Eyll at 952-473-9701 (office) or 952-
367-6447 (cell) to make arrangements to meet on site on Friday morning, August
7, 2020 prior to setting up the display.
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Anna Carlson, City Clerk
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File #: 20-000869
930 Partenwood Road Orono MN 55356
Fireworks Display
Permit #:SEP20-000021
Permit Type:Special Event Permit
Sub Type:Special Event
Work Description:
Applicant: Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc - Be
Status: Under Review Application Date:07/09/2020
Total Amount:$350.00 Approval Date:
Amount Paid:$100.00 Issue Date:
Balance Due:$250.00 Expiration Date:
Valuation:0.00 Close Date:
Non-Billable:Last Inspection:
Is the property owner information different from
above?:
No
If you are having an event that requires less than 20 vehicles to be parked on site at any one time, has no music, fireworks, no off-site parking,
not charging for liquor or is not one of the types of special events listed in the application below, a special event permit may not be required.
However, the City recommends notification to the neighbors so that they are aware of the event, and to help prevent any event-related
complaints.
EVENT INFORMATION
Name of Event:Private Fireworks Display
Brief Description of Event:A professional
fireworks display
launched from a barge
Additional Attachments:
Date(s) of event:8/8/20
Time of event:9:30pm
SPECIAL EVENT CHARACTERISTICS
Check all that apply
Activity which generates parking needs for more than 20
vehicles off site:
Block Party:
Commercial/Movie Shoot:
Hot Air Balloon Event:
Music:
Road Race or Tour:
Fireworks Display
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Parade of Homes/Open House Home Tours:
Street Parade:
Fireworks:
Tent(s):
Other:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Principal Contact Information during event
Name:Bennie Netzley
Cell Number:(763) 218-1638
EVENT QUESTIONS
PARTICIPANTS/GUESTS
Approximately how many people are expected at event?:>10
Is this event open to the public?:No
Is public property used for this event?:No
PARKING
Approximately how many vehicles are expected at one
time?:
3
On-Site Parking: How many vehicles could be parked on
the property?:
4
Off-Site Parking: How many vehicles would need to be
parked off the property?:
0
Off-Site Parking: Describe method(s) of transporting
guests/participants of event from off-site parking:
Other
Off-Site Parking: List location(s) of off-site parking:N/A
Noise limits apply, as provided in section 58-119. The maximum level in residential districts is 65 dB(A) between 7 am and 10 pm, and 55 dB(A)
between 10 pm and 7 am.
Will there be live music?:No
Will there be amplified music?:No
What are the proposed hours for music to be played?:N/A
Are you requesting and exemption to these standards,
for noise to exceed 55dB(A) after 10 p.m.:
No
Submit a site plan showing location of band/ speakers,
seating, etc.:
LIQUOR
Will liquor be served at the event?:No
FEES BEING CHARGED
Will the event have any fees collected?:No
Will there be any tickets sold for the event?:No
What is the purpose for any money that is collected?:
Application Submitted Less Than 10 Days Prior:
FIREWORKS
Special events involving fireworks as defined by State Statute 624.20 require approval by the City Council. The City will notify all
property owners within 1000 feet of the launch site.
Contact information for notification cards
Name:Bennie Netzley
Email:bennie@hollywoodpyrote
Phone Number:763-218-1638
Date and Time of Fireworks display (if different from above)
Date:08/08/2020
Time:9:30pm
Provide a site plan showing the location of the launch
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Permit Fees
site and fall out area:
State Permit Number:
Lead Name and Age:
Assistants name and Age:
Describe when the fireworks will be delivered to site, and
how they will be stored:
Fireworks are stored
in Hollywood
Pyrotechnics' BATFE
Submit certificate of insurance listing City of Orono,
agents and employees as additional insureds,
$1,500,000:
VENDORS / OR ATTRACTIONS
Will vendors be coming to the event to sell food or other
products?:
No
Will you have any other attractions? (Ex: Petting Zoo,
Carnival):
No
PRIVATE EVENTS
Will special services be requested from the Police
Department or any other city department?:
No
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Site plan identifying buildings, driveways, local streets, parking locations, temporary structures (include size), temporary restrooms,
event parking, location of music, attractions, tents, sanitary facilities, garbage containment, or any cordoned off area(s)for special
events. Must meet requirements of Orono Code Sec. 38-802.
Site Plan:
Site Survey.pdf
Proposed parade or road race route
Proposed Route:
Signature of the owner of the property on which the special event is to be held (If not applicant).
Homeowner Signature:
You are required to adhere to any private covenants applicable to your property or event. Approval of Homeowners Association if the
event affects private property where a Homeowners Association has been established.
Homeowners Association Approval (If applicable):
Proof of written notice to all property owners within 350 feet of the location on which a special event is to be held at least 10 days
prior to the event. The notice must contain the date, time, and location of the special event.
Proof of Notice to Property Owners:
I have notified all property owners within 500 feet of
the date, time, and location of my special event:
A policy or certificate of insurance on which the city, its agents and employees, are additional insureds, providing public liability
insurance providing umbrella or all perils coverage in the amount of $1,000,000.00.
Certificate of Insurance:
Certificate of Insurance.pdf
Proof of possession of any license or permit which, under federal, state or local laws or regulations, the applicant is required to have
in order to conduct the parade or special event, or which, under any such law or regulation, would exempt the applicant from the
licensing requirements of Orono City Code Sec. 66-223.
Attach Supplemental Licenses/Permits:
Applicant Signature:signature.png
Quantity Fee Description Amount Total
Special Event Permit Fee 100.00
Fireworks Fee 250.00
Plan Check Fees:100.00
Other Fees:250.00
Total Fees:350.00
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Payments
Date Type Reference Note Receipt #Received From Amount
07/09/2020 Credit 092020077991 2634 Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc -100.00
Amount Paid:100.00
Balance Due:250.00
38 05-117-23 34 0011
W J & J A KOTTEMANN
835 PARTENWOOD RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 05-117-23 34 0012
SHAIKH ASIM GUL
855 PARTENWOOD LA
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 05-117-23 43 0001
JERRY E & CYNTHIA J GRAY
880 PARTENWOOD RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 05-117-23 43 0002
JANE E PICCARD
BYRON A PARKER
865 PARTENWOOD RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 05-117-23 43 0003
ANN M THEISEN
815 PARTENWOOD RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 05-117-23 43 0005
KEVIN GARNETT
13033 RIDGEDALE D #121
MINNETONKA MN 55305
38 05-117-23 44 0008
NANCY R BIGOS
3350 FOX ST
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 08-117-23 12 0001
CRAIG F SMITH
PO BOX 465
SPRING PARK MN 55384
38 08-117-23 12 0002
GARY A BAKER
LEIGHANNE G BAKER
970 TONKAWA RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 08-117-23 12 0003
STEVEN & DEANN LIEFSCHULTZ
960 TONKAWA RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 08-117-23 12 0004
STEVEN & DEANN LIEFSCHULTZ
960 TONKAWA RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 08-117-23 12 0005
RAYMOND J HOFFMAN
1000 TONKAWA RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 08-117-23 12 0006
BRUCE & MARY ENGELSMA
990 PARTENWOOD RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 08-117-23 21 0007
KIRK MOORE & PAMELA MOORE
930 PARTENWOOD RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 08-117-23 21 0008
HOWARD J RUBIN
225 S 6TH ST STE 2800
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
38 08-117-23 21 0009
ROBERT E & JOYCE P HUMBOLDT
850 PARTENWOOD RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 08-117-23 21 0010
MARY JANE SAFAR
915 PARTENWOOD RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 08-117-23 21 0011
MARY JANE SAFAR
915 PARTENWOOD RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 08-117-23 21 0013
RICHARD THOMAS DEMEULES
SUZANNE LYNNETTE DEMEULES
26121 MANDEVILLA DR
BONITA SPRINGS FL 34134
38 08-117-23 21 0014
RUSSELL E SCHUMER
JUDITH M FLORESTANO
955 TONKAWA RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
38 08-117-23 21 0015
D J LUNDQUIST TRUST
6277 NORTH OCEAN BLVD
OCEAN RIDGE FL 33435
38 08-117-23 21 0017
JASON BEUMER/HEATHER BEUMER
960 PARTENWOOD RD
LONG LAKE MN 55356
Bennie Netzley
Manager / Display Operator
Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
1567 Antler Point
Eagan, MN 55122
bennie@hollywoodpyrotechnics.com
651-454-7976 or 651-454-7975 fax
1 -866-PYRO411 (797-6411) toll-free
Fireworks Site Survey
August 8th, 2020
Fireworks are shot from barges on the water of Maxwell Bay. Setup is at the private dock of Pam
Moore at 930 Partenwood Rd, Orono MN 55456.
Fireworks are to a maximum size of 6”, requiring 420 feet safety distance. 500 feet is easily
accommodated for. Fireworks are shoot electronically and wirelessly from shore. A boat is in the
water for security patrol as well as fire watch on the barges. Boats are placed and removed from
the water that day.
Display length is not to exceed 15 minutes.
From:James Van Eyll
To:Anna Carlson
Subject:Re: 930 Partenwood Fireworks display
Date:Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:38:17 AM
Hi Anna,
This is approved
Thanks
James Van Eyll
Long Lake Fire Chief
On Jul 21, 2020, at 9:41 AM, Anna Carlson <acarlson@ci.orono.mn.us> wrote:
James,
Please review the attached application for fireworks display and let me
know if you approve of this.
Thanks for your help!
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CITY OF ORONO
NOTICE OF FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT
DISPLAY TO TAKE PLACE
AUGUST 8, 2020 AT 9:30 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the Orono City Council has approved a Fireworks
Display Permit for Hollywood Pyrotechnics Inc. to be launched from a barge near the
shoreline of the property located at 930 Partenwood Road in Orono on August 8, 2020 at
9:30 p.m. We have attached a map of the location, time, date, and contact information
regarding the event to this notice.
Anna Carlson
City Clerk
Bennie Netzley
Manager / Display Operator
Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
1567 Antler Point
Eagan, MN 55122
bennie@hollywoodpyrotechnics.com
651-454-7976 or 651-454-7975 fax
1 -866-PYRO411 (797-6411) toll-free
Fireworks Site Survey
August 8th, 2020
Fireworks are shot from barges on the water of Maxwell Bay. Setup is at the private dock of Pam
Moore at 930 Partenwood Rd, Orono MN 55456.
Fireworks are to a maximum size of 6”, requiring 420 feet safety distance. 500 feet is easily
accommodated for. Fireworks are shoot electronically and wirelessly from shore. A boat is in the
water for security patrol as well as fire watch on the barges. Boats are placed and removed from
the water that day.
Display length is not to exceed 15 minutes.