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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-2015 Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Lili Tod McMillan, Council Members Jim Cornick, Jr., Lizz Levang, Aaron Printup, and Dennis Walsh. Representing Staff were Finance Director Ron Olson, Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, Senior Planner Michael Gaffron, Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards, City Attorney Soren Mattick, and Recorder Jackie Young. Mayor McMillan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Item No. 5 was added to the Consent Agenda. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES *2. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 10, 2015 Mayor McMillan noted the minutes have been amended to reflect that Adam Edwards was on vacation. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the minutes of the Orono City Council meeting of August 10, 2015, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — KEVIN LANDGRAVER, REPRESENTATIVE Representative Landgraver stated he had nothing to report but would be available for questions. Landgraver stated Chair Leskinen has been doing a great job at chairing the meetings, especially as they get longer and longer. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 3. REQUEST FOR FUNDING: NAVARRE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE INSURANCE Community Development Director Barnhart stated the Navarre Community Initiative is requesting the City contribute the cost of the special event insurance policy which is estimated at $500.00 to the Bike Navarre event. The event is scheduled for September 20. The event is not a City event but it will be held in a city park and features frequent collaboration between Initiative members and the City. The event will include an open house at the Navarre Fire House, a bike rodeo, musicians, a bouncy house, food and vendors. There Page 1 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. is no charge for the event but the Navarre Initiative will solicit donations to defray costs, including permits, advertising, equipment use/rental, and supplies. The Navarre Initiative will apply for a special event permit, which does require a $1,000,000 insurance policy. This policy costs about $500.00. The Navarre Initiative contemplated requesting a waiver of the insurance requirement, but on the direction of Staff, is requesting the City pay the fee on behalf of the Initiative. Barnhart stated holding this event without insurance raises several challenges with liability, and it is in the City's best interest to have the insurance coverage in place. To date, the City has waived the costs associated with the special event permit, temporary sign permits, conditional use permits, and CUP escrow for the event. Candace Nadler, Navarre Community Initiative, stated they are hosting the event on September 20 and that they have a tremendous amount of volunteers and participants already lined up. The event will focus on safety and bringing the community together. Nadler stated a number of the local businesses will be involved in the event. Nadler stated in the 31 years she has lived in Navarre, she has never seen the Navarre Community come together like this. Nadler stated the Council and City have been very generous in their support of the Navarre Community and this event. The Navarre Community Initiative is a small volunteer group which does not have the funds to cover the cost of the insurance and as a result are asking the City to assist with that. Nadler stated part of the emphasis is to promote the correct use of bike helmets and that insurance is an important part of that focus. McMillan noted the event is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, from 11:00 to 3:00, and will be headquartered at the Navarre Park. Walsh stated he does not feel the City should get involved for paying for organizational events and that the community should take care of the insurance aspect. Walsh stated as a community member, he cares about Navarre and will cover the cost of the insurance. Nadler thanked Council Member Walsh for his generous donation. City Attorney Mattick stated the City will need to be listed as an additional insured on the policy. Mattick stated there is an issue about public purpose and City expenditure for the insurance. Mattick stated he understands the nature of the request, but that he is not sure if the City can use funds for that purpose. Mattick stated the City Council could decide to waive the insurance requirement, but that they should check with the City's insurer to make sure they are covered. Mattick stated since Council Member Walsh is willing to donate the money for the insurance, the issue has been resolved but the City would still need to be listed as an additional insured. Nadler stated to her understanding they will be requesting a rider on the City's policy. Mattick stated it would be a separate policy and would cover an incident if it should occur. Mattick noted the City already has insurance for the parks, but because this is not a City event, it will be necessary to obtain a separate policy. Barnhart indicated he will meet with Ms. Nadler about acquiring an insurance policy. Page 2 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. McMillan asked if the City can help with advertising this event. Nadler stated a flyer has gone out and that the group will be enhancing that to reflect the businesses that are participating. Nadler stated they are doing their own press pretty much. Nadler asked whether something could go into the next City newsletter. Council Member Levang noted the next newsletter will not coming out until October but that it will have the Bike Navarre event as the lead story in that edition. Levang stated the Pioneer, the Lakeshore, and the Lakeshore Weekly have indicated they would be agreeable to including information on the event in upcoming issues. Levang stated in terms of signage that is something that Mr. Barnhart will be covering. Nadler stated a number of the local businesses also have the flyers on hand and that they are getting the word out. Nadler stated in her view it will be a great bike rodeo and that they are hopeful kids from all over Orono will come to the event. Levang stated the flier has been included in the Council packet. Levang stated one business has agreed to allow their store window to be painted to promote the event and that colorful bikes have been placed throughout Navarre promoting the event. McMillan asked whether the information has been put on the City's website. Levang stated they have sent out one e-mail blast but that the Navarre Community Initiative is not linked to anything on the City's website since they do not have their own web page. Council Member Walsh suggested there be a link to the PDF flyer. Cornick asked if they anticipate this being an annual event. Nadler stated they are going to track the response to the event and see whether other organizations, such as Blue Cross, might be interested in participating in future events. Nadler stated they need a track record in order to apply for funds from those organizations. Walsh stated the City of Elk River has a number of great community events in their downtown and that he hopes Navarre will be able to do the same. The City Council took no formal action on this item. 4. #15-3723 SOURCE LAND CAPITAL — LAKEVIEW PROPERTY — 405 NORTH ARM DRIVE Senior Planner Gaffron stated the Lakeview developers and the Citizens for Lakeview Preservation have requested a temporary sign for the park outlot located along North Arm Drive. In reviewing this item, Staff has concluded that there is nothing in the City's current sign code to address this situation. The applicant is requesting a sign be allowed to be placed soliciting funds for the park. Gaffron noted he sent the Council via e-mail some information regarding the code. In addition, Staff has looked at whether there are different ways to resolve this matter. It is Staff s view that an amendment to Page 3 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. the development agreement is the best way to proceed. Gaffron stated the Citizens for Lakeview Preservation would like to eventually put in a permanent sign that talks about the park as well as some interpretative signage located in different areas of the park. Gaffron displayed photos of some of the signs that are being considered. Staff is proposing that the four parameters listed in Staff memo be added to the Development Agreement in the section addressing out lots. Those parameters are as follows: 1. Improvements to Outlot I shall be limited to the trails indicated on Plan I, Sheet C-507 as noted in Paragraph 7 of the Agreement and to the specific signage improvements described in the attached Sign Descriptions document. 2. The developer shall obtain a City permit for the temporary sign, such sign to be allowed to remain in place for 90 days from the date of installation, and shall obtain a City permit for the permanent main park sign. 3. The temporary sign and main park sign shall be set back no less than ten feet from the street lot line of Outlot I. 4. All other signage described in the sign description, including interpretive/educational signs, tree and planting signs, and memorial or dedication signs, shall not require City permits. Levang asked what language will be on the temporary sign. Gaffron stated he does not have that information and that the only information Staff has received is their application, which does not get into the content of the sign. McMillan asked where the lots for sale sign will be located. Gaffron stated the developer is allowed one large subdivision sign advertising the development. That sign will likely be located on County Road 19. The developer is also allowed a monument at the end of the road and each individual lot is allowed to have a 2' x 2' real estate sign. Council Member Printup asked if this is something the Park Commission should review. Gaffron noted this is a privately owned space and the Park Commission would not have any jurisdiction over it. McMillan stated the only issue is whether this would set any precedence and that tying the sign to the development agreement would restrict other people from installing similar donation signs. Mattick noted this is a private park, which does not happen very often, and is part of a development. Mattick stated there are grounds to differentiate this from other donation signs but that the Council should make sure they are comfortable with the request. McMillan asked what would happen if they ask for an extension. Page 4 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. Gaffron stated some wording could be added that says it may be extended for X number of days or times if the Council chooses. Levang stated she would like to see that included. Levang stated from the very beginning of this development there was some confusion over who owned the property and that a number of people believed that the City owned the Lakeview Golf Course. As a result, Levang stated she feels very uncomfortable with a sign that will be soliciting donations given the possibility that people might think the City of Orono is soliciting donations for a park. Levang stated the sign should be very clear that this is not the City of Orono soliciting donations. McMillan stated the language on the sign will be very important but that the Council does not have any proposed language before them. Dr. Tom Mazer, Citizens for Lakeview Preservation Board Member, stated the sign they are proposing will be a descriptive sign pretty much illustrating what the park is meant to be about and will have also a visual of what they anticipate in terms of the pathways that will go through the park and the vegetation, etc. In addition, there will be a small acrylic box on the side that will have little brochures identifying what the park is all about. In the brochure will be an insert for people who are willing to make a donation. Mazer stated there will not be anything specifically on the sign requesting donations but would simply be an insert in the brochures. The sign will clearly state that this is not the City of Orono but rather a citizens group that is creating the park. Levang asked who the group expects to be advertising to since North Arm is not a well -traveled road. Dr. Mazer stated there are a number of people who walk up and down the road and that in their view this will be a park that will be attractive to the residents within a couple mile radius that can walk to the park. McMillan asked if this will be a sign that people will stop to read. Dr. Mazer stated people who drive by may be attracted to the sign and stop by to see it. Mazer agreed that North Arm Drive is not heavily traveled at this point but the people who drive by will be inclined to stop to see what the sign is about. Council Member Cornick asked if the donations will be deductible. Dr. Mazer stated they have received approval to be a 501(c) (3) corporation from the IRS and that the donations will be tax deductible. McMillan asked if 90 days will be sufficient. Mazer stated in his view it will be but that it would also be nice to have an extension available. Levang asked when the sign will be installed. Dr. Mazer stated the pian is to erect the sign this fall, likely in the next week or two, if approval is received tonight. Page 5 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. Printup moved, Walsh seconded, to approve Application No. 15-3723, Source Land Capital, Lakeview Property, 405 North Arm Drive, subject to review of the sign language by Staff. Gaf -on asked if the Council would like to include language regarding an extension. Walsh stated it is unlikely there will be much pedestrian traffic after November. It was the consensus of the City Council not to include language regarding an extension. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 4a. ##15-3752 ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION — TOM GONYEA, 475 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD NORTH — CONTINUED SKETCH PLAN REVIEW Gaffron stated based on prior discussions, the applicant has provided a revised layout for consideration and discussion that incorporates 38 single-family units and a 4 -unit townhome. The primary difference between the newest concept, which is Concept 4, and Concept 3, is the addition of a group of four attached townhome units at the southeast coiner of the property that would access directly from Old Crystal Bay Road. Tom Gonyea, Estate Development Corporation, stated generally the idea of the revised concept plan is incorporating slightly larger lots at 65 feet and adding a more affordable component consisting of four townhome units. The idea for the townhome units is that Habitat for Humanity or another organization would purchase the lots at a reduced cost and construct the units. Gonyea stated with the revised plan, he is showing a reduced setback to Highway 12 to by 20 feet and showing an additional access onto Old Crystal Bay Road. Gonyea stated this concept plan is really just for discussion purposes and to gain Council input on it so he can keep moving forward with the plan. Gonyea stated in his view it will be well received on the marketplace but that he would like to know whether the Council would like to proceed in this direction. Gonyea stated the units in Stone Bay are priced in the upper 200s to lower 300s for a two-bedroom unit and it seems like they have selling at a pretty consistent pace for the last year or so. Gonyea stated in his view the units he is proposing will be almost competing with the units at Stone Bay and that there is still a pretty good supply over at the Stone Bay development. Gonyea indicated he is looking for comments, suggestions, and feedback from the Council. Printup asked if there is any room along Old Highway 12 for a trail. Gonyea stated in his opinion there would be and that they are considering adding a berm and some landscaping in that area. Gonyea stated they could perhaps do less landscaping and construct a trail. Gonyea stated he is not sure what the width of the right-of-way is. Gaffron stated if the lots are 65 -foot wide lots, there potentially is 15 to 16 feet. Gonyea stated he has not explored that option at this time. Printup stated he was just wondering how future development to the west would fit in with this property. Page 6 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. Walsh commented the last time the Council reviewed the concept plan he was uncomfortable with the 5 -foot setbacks. Walsh asked whether anything has changed on that. Gonyea stated in this plan the side setbacks are 10 and 5 feet so it is more of a standard setback that someone would see like in Maple Grove or Plymouth. Gonyea stated they have 22 -foot setbacks on the smaller units and 30 feet on the bigger units. Walsh asked if there would be a 5 -foot setback on one side and then ten feet on the other side. Gonyea indicated that is correct. McMillan stated there would be 15 feet between houses. Gonyea stated on the previous concept plan the setback was decreased both in the front and on the sides. Walsh stated the small setbacks was his main concern and that in his view 10 and 5 might work okay. McMillan noted the house pads are 50' x 65' and asked how much square footage the homes would have. Gonyea stated the typical square footage would be in the low 2,000s to low 3,000s, with the owner having some opportunities to increase that by finishing the basement or adding a 3 -season porch or deck. McMillan stated the City is interested in getting some more entry -point homes and that the attractive thing about this site would be a single-family home with a back yard that allows young families to take advantage of the school across the street. McMillan stated she would love to see this area be a young family area, and that what appeals to young families is back yards and a functional house. McMillan stated Orono seems to have a fair amount of families moving into the City but that they tend to be more established and in their 40s who can afford a house over half a million dollars. Gonyea stated Stone Bay has a pretty affordable component if someone wanted to find their way into Orono. Gonyea stated from a new product standpoint, there really are no new options on the market currently. Gonyea stated these homes would likely be considered the next step up and that Orono might be missing a step in the 400 to 500 range. Gonyea stated in his view the target market for this development will primarily be young families and that the twin homes in Stone Bay provide for the people who want to be empty nesters or have a simple life. McMillan stated Stone Bay tends to be an older crowd and that there can be quite a bit of cost associated with belonging to a homeowners association. McMillan stated she would hope this development does not need a homeowners association since there will be public roads. McMillan commented Stone Bay has less of a back yard feel and that there are not very many young families in Stone Bay. McMillan asked whether this development could be built without a homeowners association. Gonyea stated right now the only common elements that might require a homeowners association is a picnic area and a small tot lot, which could be public or private. Gonyea stated in the past he has included the berm areas in with the lots. Walsh asked what the lots would sell for. Page 7 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. Gonyea indicated probably the upper 100,000s. Walsh stated given the price of the lots and what it costs to construct a house per square foot, this will not be a starter house no matter what. Walsh stated it really is more of what the Council is comfortable with as it relates to how the development looks, whether there is room to park a car, the setbacks, and other items like that. Walsh noted these will not be $200,000 homes and will probably be more $500,000 homes. McMillan stated smaller building pads would make the price of the house come down as well. Gaffron asked if they could vary the lot sizes enough to have some 300-350 homes interspersed with the 600 homes. Gonyea indicated that is not a plan he would like to pursue and that he would like to go with an unattached product. Gonyea noted one of the main issues people encounter with attached units is the fact that they are attached. Gonyea stated to mix the two may not be a great fit. McMillan asked if every house will have a 3 -car garage or whether it vary some. Gonyea stated they will vary some but they will all have the option to have a 3 -car garage or a 2 -car garage with a courtyard effect. McMillan asked if the homes will basically have the same square footage. Gonyea stated the homes would range from the low 2,OOOs to the low 3,OOOs, with another 1,000 square feet of basement. Printup stated one of the things the Council discussed last time was avoiding the cookie cutter look. Gonyea says the City of Maple Grove has a point system that prohibits the same house being constructed within a certain distance and requiring the facades to be different. Gonyea stated the goal is not to have the same type of house right next to each other and that there will be a variety of plans available to the property owners. Levang stated she would encourage the Council to see the development that was done in Plymouth. Levang asked how comfortable he is with the 4 -unit townhomes. Gonyea stated his preference would be not to have it but that they also have to work with the Metropolitan Council. Gonyea stated in his view whatever townhome units go in there will need to compete with Stone Bay Levang asked if there will be quite a bit of green area around the development. Gonyea stated standard setback to the back would be 50 feet and this is showing 30 feet, which is another City ordinance that would need to be addressed with a variance. Printup asked if there is another area in Orono that has 4 -units. Page 8 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. Gaffron stated east of the Navarre fire station there are groups of six units tied together and other duplexes just to the east of that. Gonyea stated the look may be similar to Stone Bay, with a garage and two floors above that. Walsh asked if he would be the builder on all these homes. Gonyea indicated it would be Dave Weekly Homes. Walsh stated the City and developer will need to look at how this development will tie into the orchard property. Walsh stated what is being done here will help to define what will be done with the orchard property. McMillan stated the Dumas property will have some impact on this development. Levang asked whether that would be a temporary cul-de-sac. Gaffron stated the developer is showing a 50 -foot radius temporary cul-de-sac which presumably would be built. One portion of it would be located on an easement that could be extinguished if the road needs to become a through road at some point. McMillan asked if the wetland is circular shaped on the southern end. Gaffron stated the majority of the wetland is on this property, with a couple of small wings being located on the Dumas property. Gaffron displayed an aerial photograph of the site. McMillan stated she was wondering whether the road could be circular someday. Gaffron stated it could be circular and that someday, when the Dunas property develops, there could be access onto Wayzata Boulevard. Printup asked if the roads would eventually go into the Dumas property. Gaffron stated that is correct. Printup stated that could alleviate the need for a trail along Old Highway 12 since the pedestrians could navigate the streets. Levang indicated she is okay with the 4 -units since there appears to be green space around them and they would offer some more affordable units. Cornick stated he would support Concept 4 since that is what the City Council requested the last time. Levang asked if he would continue to do the berming on Lot 4. Gonyea indicated they would lose a little of that ability but that there would be some berming. Page 9 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. Walsh asked if the 4 -unit townhouse would be rental or whether they would be owned by individual owners. Gonyea stated he has not gone through this process before but that he envisions they could be lots that could be purchased and built by Habitat for Humanity or another similar organization. Printup asked if the 4 -unit structure is being driven by Metropolitan Council numbers or a request by the City of Orono. Gonyea stated at the last meeting they talked about how this property is guided for higher density and that if it is going to be reduced in density to something like three to four units per acre, the Metropolitan Council may want to see an affordable component to the project. Printup stated he does not want it to appear like it is being squeezed in there if they don't have to. Printup commented he is okay with the layout, but that the four -unit being put in just because it might satisfy something that is unknown at this point is not something he is comfortable with. McMillan commented she is not sure whether four more units would really make a difference. McMillan stated she personally would like to see some diversity in the home sizes. Gonyea indicated he could place some of the product on a colored drawing to depict the footprint better rather than simply showing it as a box. Gonyea indicated the homes will appear to be varied more simply by virtue of the fact that the roads curve. Walsh stated the setbacks are important, and once the homes are constructed, it cannot be changed. Walsh stated a 5 -foot setback does not really allow for much. McMillan stated she would like to see the cul-de-sac on the north side be made smaller but that might not be possible. Gaffron stated a T -intersection might be an option rather than a cul-de-sac. Gonyea stated the cul-de-sac was more to address school buses and emergency vehicles. Gonyea stated it also provides variations in front setbacks once the cul-de-sac is removed. Gonyea indicated he is okay with either option. McMillan indicated she is okay with the temporary cul-de-sacs. McMillan stated as far as the playground area, she does not want it to trigger some type of homeowners association and that she would rather do without it if a homeowners association is required. McMillan noted there is a park area located across the street. McMillan stated that is an item that can be worked out later. Gaffron stated typically when there is a pond like this, the Watershed District will require a declaration for maintenance, which tends to create a homeowners association. Gaffron stated the homeowners association could be created for a minimal number of elements of the development, such as a neighborhood park or pond. Gonyea asked if it would make sense for someone from City Staff to contact the Metropolitan Council to see if this is something that would be allowed. Page 10 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. McMillan indicated she is in agreement with that. Gaffron stated Staff can do that. Levang stated that would also help the Council determine whether the four units are necessary. Gonyea stated he will get together with the builder and come up with a revised concept plan depicting the home sizes. The City Council took no formal action on this item. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Public Works Director/City Engineer Edwards stated a neighborhood meeting was held with the Baldur Park residents. The project will result in some restricted access in the middle of the road that is expected to last for approximately three days. The work is scheduled to start next Monday. In addition, the Public Works Department has repainted the crosswalk lines on Old Crystal Bay Road and installed experimental flashing LED stoplights to bring some more visibility to the crosswalks. The Public Works Department is continuing with the sewer cleaning, which is nearing completion. Edwards indicated the area highlighted in green was completed this year. Edwards stated the Public Works Department has also been doing some minor erosion repair along various streets as part of the storm sewer cleanout. Edwards stated the side of the post office has been painted by the STS crew. The park signs have also been given a fresh coat of paint. Edwards stated the Parks Commission had suggested that some recycling containers also be placed at some of the parks. The City's trash contractor has been requested to place some recycling containers at Navarre, Bederwood and Summit to see how those work out. The Public Works Department will be continuing with some work at Lydiard Beach and the other beautification items requested by the Park Commission. Edwards indicated he will be receiving a quote from the consulting engineer to conduct a survey on Lydiard Beach and that he will be meeting with him next week. Edwards stated it is his understanding there is a 3 to 5 -foot buffer near the channel that is owned by a private property owner. McMillan stated there also appears to be an issue with fishing on the adjoining property as well. Levang asked if the City paid for the new LED stop sign. Edwards stated four signs in total were erected and that the City paid for two and the school district paid for two. *5. PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER APPOINTMENTS Page 11 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to appoint Mr. Mark Lemen and Mr. Clint Schumann to the positions of Public Works Maintenance Worker and adjust Mr. Justin Hirch's compensation to Step 3. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Walsh stated he would echo Planning Commissioner Landgraver's comments about Denise Leskinen doing a good job as chair. Walsh reported the fire department dock had to be removed a couple of weeks from the North Shore Marina, which posed an issue for the Hennepin County Sheriff. Marina owner, Richie Anderson, had another plot of land at another one of his marinas that he is letting them use. That dock is only about a half mile further and should work just great. Walsh stated North Shore was having issues with people getting dropped off at some of their private docks and wandering around. Cornick reported he attended the tumback meeting and the Navarre Initiative meeting but that he would let Council Member Levang and Mayor McMillan report on those meetings. Levang stated the bike event is moving along quite nicely and that they are receiving a lot of nice comments about the bicycles. Levang stated the local businesses have been very amenable about allowing the bicycles in front of their establishments and that the coordinator of the Tour de Tonka event provided seven of his bikes, which will be returned after the event is over. Printup noted he had previously raised the issue about signs for developments and notices and that he has heard about it again from a resident about a week ago as well as at the last Planning Commission meeting Printup stated he would like to get that item on a work session agenda in the near future. McMillan stated at the Highway 12 turnback meeting the County presented eight options. Two of the options would last for four months in duration and the majority of the others were ten months in duration. McMillan indicated the committee narrowed it down to two options. One option is having two lanes going through and not having a road closure, but that would result in another $1.4 million dollars because temporary sheet piling would be required and would add an extra two months to the project. The other option is having a single lane going westbound. Westbound is preferred over eastbound since it was felt that motorists would be more likely to shop on their way home and use the establishments. McMillan stated the single lane westbound would be approximately $200,000 extra and four months of construction time. The committee was not in favor of the full closure for four months. Walsh asked if there was any talk about where the additional money would come back from. McMillan stated it could possibly come from the turnback money. McMillan stated in her view it is down to those two options. McMillan stated the single lane with a metered signal would create huge backups and was not really an option. Walsh asked what the process is going forward and who would be making a decision. McMillan stated the committee requested additional information on those two options and that it will be presented at the September meeting. McMillan stated the problem with the two lanes is with the temporary utilities, which would have to be paid for by the City. The committee has requested Hennepin County find out what those costs will be. Page 12 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. Printup asked if the Long Lake Chamber of Commerce has expressed which option they like. McMillan stated everyone would like to see the two lanes. Cornick stated they asked if and they said no. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *6. PERMITSILICENSES Game Animals Limited Use Permit Three Rivers Park District Bow hunting Baker Park Reserve October 2 — 4 and October 30 — November 1, 2015 Annual Limited Firearms Use Permit 2. Park Gun Club Trap shooting 3660 Sixth Avenue North September 1, 2015 —August 31, 2016 Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the above -listed licenses. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *7. CLAIMS/BILLS Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mattick stated he had nothing to report. ADJOURNMENT Printup moved, Levang seconded, to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 8:39 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ATTEST: bikk-Tiegs, Ci y Clerlr "I J K X. Az. Lili Tod , cMillan, Mayor Page 23 of 13