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03-26-1990 Countil Packet
PUBLIC ATTENDANCE z'' CITY OF ORONO PLEASE FILL OUT THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW FOR OUR CITY RECORDS. MEETING DATE ^ j‘2L jQO NAME (please print)ADDRESS NAME OR NUMBER PRESENT FOR (from agenda) AGENDA FOR COONCIL MEETING SET FOR MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1990, 7:00 P.M. (*) Asterisk items are considered to be routine items to be enacted upon by one motion by the City Council under the Consent Item* on the agenda. Discussion will be held upon request. Memos regarding each of the Agenda items are available in the Public Packet which may be obtained upon request from the Recorder. ROLL CALL 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Year XVI C.D.B.G. Funds - Proposed Use 7:10 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Park Dedication Fee Ordinance 3. CONSENT AGENDA* COUNCIL MEETING MAR 2 S1930 CITY OF f: I APPROVAL OF MINUTES * 4. Regular Meeting of March 12. 1990 PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS 5. Little League/Bederwood Park PU3LIC COMMENTS - (Limit 5 Minutes Per Person) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT **APPLICANTS** Immediately after the Council has reviewed your application please sign the three (3) original resolutions at the Recorder's desk. Applicants need not execute resolutions for subdivisions, vacations and denials. #1452 Walter Pemberton, 1720 Shadywood Road - Resolution - Request to Table #1468 George Pillsbury, 1300 Bracketts Point Road - Resolution - Request to Table #1489 F. John Hardin, 1496 Park Drive - Request to Table 6. 7. 8. MAYOR'S REPORT 9. Response to Long Lake/Annexation - Resolution 10. Highway 12 Corridor Study and Citizen's Task Force CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPO 11. Stubbs Bay Sewer 12. Cigarette Vending Machine - Ordinance Amendment 13. Joint Council Planning Commission Meeting 14. Request to Have Auto Auction 15. Secretary Position Resignation - Employment 16. Salary Review - Asst. Finance Director 17. Termination of Employment Probationary Police Officer Permission to Employ Police Officer 18. Temporary Employment - Golf Course 19. Yard Waste Composting - 1990 20. C.D.B.G. Year XVI - Resolution 21. Spring Clean-Up Days 17A. Resignation of Probationary Officer - Permission to Hire Part Time Officer fiGENDA FOR COOHCIL BiEBTIHG SBT FOR MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1990, 7:00 P.M.CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Continued * 22. Administrator's Information Fire Coverage Zones Well Drilling/Test Police Officer - Part Time Police Vehicle Replacement Plan Beaver Trj^pping / #1,'.^^npinv -poiwnission and Park Commission Appointments • .‘(yrono tnccf'ceptor/iMWCC CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT f TI2 BILLS (24*) ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING ISSUES AND EVENTS 03/26 - Council Meeting 04/07 - Joint Council and Planning Commission Meeting 04/09 - Council Meeting 04/16 - Planning Commission 04/17 - 1990 Board of Review 04/23 - Council Meeting NO- CE OF PUBLIC HEARING ■ ^ XVI (1 9901 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY commuw^r development block Notice is heret/y O've^fiSflfie^^ty ol Ofo- no tn cooperation with Hennepin County, pur suant to Title I ol the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is holding a public hearing on March: 28, 1990 at 7.00 p m in the Orono Council Chambers, 1275 Brown Road South. The public hearing Is on the housing and community devetopmeni needs of the city and Urban Hennepin Coui the Urban Hennepin County Community Di..elopment Block Gr»it Fiogram Statement of Obiectives. «id the pro posed use of the Year XVI Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program planning allocation of S23.4 12 00 by the aty. In additian. during the July 1. 1990 to June n ____________________I. ^ _________ .-I30, 1991 program year it Is' estimated that S -O- in program income Iro -------- -• t-wir-ii >»>»'■■• from locailyCOBG fund ed activities shall be available to the city for a«ocatlon to activities consistent with commu nity needs and the Urban Hennepin County Statement of Objectives The Statement of Obiectives consists of 1 seven proipam areas, basicaNy (1 ) Admmistra- lion, to maximize program benefit and effec- '.-"e*v administer program funds. (2| Housing, fo reiwUlitate and assist in the development of housing which is affordable lo low- and '”'hK)der4le-incdfrmTI6usiho«s: 131 NeigSbOr-*^ hood Revilalizatioo. to mamlam «kl reserve via ble neighborhoods through concentrated community development activities. |4| Public Facilities, to improve existing vxi assist In the development of new public facilities which benefit low- and moderate-income persons. 15) Ecorwnic Development fo provide fxwKial as sistance to businesses which wet provide or re tain employment to thp benefit of low- and moderate-income persons, (b) Public Services, to exparvi and improve the quantity arKf quali ty of public services avariabie lo low- and moderaleHncome persons: and (7( Removal ol Architectural Barriers, lo remove material and architectural barriers which restrict the mobil ity and accessibility ol elderly or handicapped persons Tl» city ol Orono is proposing to undertake the following activities with Year XVI Urban Hennepin County COBG funds starting about July t. 1P90 A chy Budget Housing Rehabilitation S23.412 For addilionat information on the proposed activities, level of funding, program obiectives and performance, contact the city of Oi -no or the Hennepin County Office of Ptannmg and Development at 348-6418 The public hearing is being heid pursuant to MS 471 59 By order ol the Orono Oly Council (Published m The Laker and Pioneer March 5 ! and 12. 1990) Affidavit of Publication State of Minnesota. County of Hennepin. Bill Holm, being duly sworn, on oath says that he is an authorized agent and employee of the publisher of the newspaper known as THE LAKER. Mound. Min nesota. and has full knowledge of the facts which are stated below: A.) The newspaper has complied with all the require ments constituting qualifications as a qualified newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331a‘02. 331A.07. and other applicable laws, as amended. B.) The printed__// ----- which is attached was cut from the columns of said newspaper, and was printed and published once each ^eek for________&_______successive weeks: It was first published Monday. Ihe l^day ol 19^ and was thereafter prinuRd and published every Monday, to and Including Monday. the /c^^dav of | marietta K STRAUS notary publcCARVER COUNn MV COIMISSXIN EXPIRES 5-t-M horized Agent Subscribed and sworn to me on this day ol yj'jro.cj^-----19i2_. p,.. f'ik ^/ Notary Public Rate Information (1) Lowest classified rale paid by commercial users for compara ble space: ‘9 80 per Inch. (2) Maximum rate allowed by law lor above matter; $9.60 per Inch. (3) Rale actually charged for above matter; $5.20 per Inch. Each additional surxossivo week: $3.38 per Inch cP-6 f^CIL meeting MAR 2 81990 ^OFOROHO TO: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator PROM: John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director DATS: March 22, 1990 SUBJECT: Public Hearing Community Development Block Grant Year XVI On February 26, 1990 the Orono Council designated March 26, 1990, 7:00 p.m. as the date and time to receive citizen input regarding the allocation of Block Grant funds for Year XVI. For Year XVI the City of Orono will receive an estimated $23,412.00. Since the Public Hearing notice in the paper we have received requests for monies from two additional community service organizations. Westonka Community Action Network and Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners. According to guidlines set by HUD the City can allocate 15% of the total grant amount to Community Service Organizations (15% of $23,412.00 « $3,511.80) that are approved by HUD. The following organizations have requested funding and are approved. Westonka Intervention Westonka Community Action Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners RecoMendatlon to adopt Resolution # Community Development Block Grant funds as follows: allocating Year XVI Housing Rehabilitation Westonka Intervention Westonka Community Action Interfaith Outreach $20,412.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 $23,412.00 Proposed Motion _ _Moved, _Seconded, to adopt Resolution #_ _ allocation Year XVI Community Development Block Grnat funds as follows: Housing Rehabilitation Westonka Intervention Westonka Community Action Interfaith Outreach $20,412.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 $23,412.00 .)VS»fd3Js .r- .V '' RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR TEAR XVI URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL WHEREAS, the City of Orono, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is a cooperating unit in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Orono has developed a proposal for the use of Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it, following a public hearing on March 26, 1990 to obtain the views of citizens on local and Urban Hennepin County housing and community development needs and the City's following proposed use of $23,412.00 from the Year XVI Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant and $0.00 in program related income. Projects Housing Rehabilitation Westonka Intervention Westonka Community Action Interfaith Outreach Budget $20,412.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 $23,412.00 BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono approves the propo-ied use of Year XVI Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds and program related income and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County for review by the Urban Hennepin County Citizens Advisory Committee and for inclusion in the Year XVI Urban Henn-pin County Community Development Block Grant Program Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held March 26, 1990. ATTEST: Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk James R. Grabek, Mayor Page 1 of 1 I PUBLIC HEAPING NOTICE CITY OF ORONO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hear inQ will be held by the Orono City Council on Monday. March 26. 1990. at 7.10 p m. al the Orono Council Chambers. 1275 Brown Road South. Orono. Minrtesots. lor the purpose ol discusseig proposed amendments to Orono Mumcipel Code. Section 11 62. reistng to parli dedic-iion lees Please be aware that localion may changed. Is/ Dorothy M Hallin Oty Clerk (PuMshed ai The Laker and Pioneer M«ch 19. 19901 Affidavit of Publication state of Minnesota. County of Hennepin. Bill Holm, being duly sworn, on oath says he is an authorized agent and employee of the P^bli^er of the newspaper known as THE LAKER. nesota. and has full knowledge of the facts which are stated below; A ) The newspaper has complied with all the require ments constituting qualifications as a qualif ed newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331A^02. 331 A 07. and other applicable laws, as amended. B.) The phnled. -rnf i • ^ which is attached was cut from the columns of said newspaper, and was printed and published once each It was first published Monday, the day of P— 19^ and was thereafter printed and published every Monday, to and including Monday. the day of 19 __; mar 1990 Authorized Agent MARIETTA A STRAUS notary publc CARVER COUNTY MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 3-1-M Subscribed and sworn to me on this 1'^ day olJOli » r Rate Information (1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users lor compara- ■ ir»drr sis »» 31490.2 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhard.son, City Administrator DATE: March 14, 1990 SUBJECT: Park Dedication Fee COUNCIL MEETING MAR 2 S 1990 CITYOFORONO Attachment: A. Park Dedication Memo Dated 2/23/90 B. Public Hearing Notice C. Draft Ordinance Language D. Comprehensive Plan/Park and Open F'ace Plan E. Ordinance 11.62 ISSUE - 1, Hold a public hearing to gather input on the proposed amendment. 2. Determination as to what changes, if any, the Council desires to inact: A. Chapter 11.62 regarding park dedication and B. Chapter 1.05 che Fee Ordinance as updated by Ordinance 62 of the Second Series. INTRODUCTION - At Council's December 11, 1939 meeting the Park Commission made recommendations regarding an increase in the park dedication ordinance. This was discussed further at the Council's January 8th and also at the Febrary 26th meeting with a public hearing being scheduled for this meeting. The City Attorney's office has reviewed and '^eloped language proposed in Attachment C. DISCUSSION - The issues outlined in Attachment A that are incorporated in the language are as follows: A. 0% dedication level B. Basis for valuation - valuation is set on the predevelopment value. C. Per Council directive no phase-in is proposed. D. Effective date - established to be effective for e'. ■* applications received after 1 May 1990. Additionally Council discussed with the Park Commission to work on developing a capital plan for the parks. Park dedication fees are viewed by the development community as one of several types of development fees to which they generalxy express reservations* The general issues relat'^d to any developer's fee are as follows: Capital versus Operat ions - Generally dedication fees are for capital expenditures only, it is expected that operational expenditures would be ha"'''led by existing tax base for the portion of operations used by the current users and new tax base for the use by the new development. Capital Costs Split - To the extent that any new faciflty fs soley £br use by new development, the total should be paid by the developers. However, for those facilities which there is service to both current development and new development and necessitated by both it is felt the issue relates as to how that is split. (It is assumed that costs for current users would either be through general tax base or some type of assessment.) How Constructed and Paid - Construction - Either built by the developer or by contract and construction under City auspices. '•inancina - Privately - Either paid privately oy the develope~r and financed in either private ^ales or mortgage costs. “ Payment can either be through a developer's payment up front or an assessment. An issu® of park dedication fee for Orono is that at current zoning standards the community is 70-80% developed and the letter questions the fairness of paying for a substantially increased park systems by the 20-30% of the land that is left undeveloped awaiting to be subdivided. Rationale for Park Dedication Fee - Subdivision represents the intensification of land use in the comminity. Minnesota statutes that allow for park dedication at subdivision time recognizing that new units create a potential impact on the park system. The use of park land falls into three catagories Open Spac® - This element recognizes the benefit to a 'Eity of areas which are not built on. In the dense urban environment of central cities, such open space is critical and in many of the redevelopments done in the central cities they work to free up open space for small parks and plazas. In a suburban area because of the larger sized lots this is not as critical an issue. Passive Park Space - This represents the element for .^tilizatlolTas shown on the Comprehensive Plan that : allows people to walk, relax, enjoy, photograph, picnic, etc. in the park. Active Recreation - This is when areas are created and developed in a park for team sports, such as baseball, soccer, tennis, skating, softball together with uses for bike/hiking etc. The catagories for functional use of open space, passive and active parks are not mutually exclusive, but can be the same acreage and serve all three purposes. Parks in suburban areas particularly developed within the last 20 years tend to be incorporate all 3 aspects. In the case of Orono, Attachment D, which is the Park and Open Space plan, indicated one of the functions of large lots is to provide open space for people and the City itself does not need to provide parks for that specific function. These large lots while providing the open space and some "room to roam" especially for children does not provide the nee-^ed space or generally allow for the development of substantial playground equipment, organized games, etc. (in part because those lots are often wooded areas or not flat enough, which effectively limits such sports activity). Current Ordinance - As noted earlier the City of C’ono's schedule Tn lieu of dedication fees has remained the same since 1975. The City has had the option of obtaining a reasonable portion of land. If the City would look to pick up between 5 and 10% from any subdivision the value of that land would far exceed dollars in the fee schedule. In that regard the current system has an inequity in it, that would would be rectified by increasing the cash in lieu of contribution to a figure that would be comparable to the amount of land that would be requested to be dedicated. For the City to take an amount of land that would be equal to the current cash in lieu of contribution at tolays values the City would pick up less than .4 of an acre in a 40 acre subdivision, which is an area substant' al ly less than that needed for one ballfield. An 8% land dedication would yield about 3.2 acres. The impact of subdivision and the way to monetarily gauge it can fall into two catagories. A. Per Unit - From a park demand standpoint in the area of organized play/active recreation a four bedroom house on 5 acres of land has the same demand for organized play as would a four bedroom house on 2 acres or on a 1 acre lot. B. Valuation - To a degree the value placed on the property does reflect the anticipated intensity of use and in turn intensity would dictate the demand on the park system. For example a 10 acre parcel can be developed into 10 one acre lots, 5 two acre lots or 2 five acre lots. (To a degree this is true however it is not necessarily a direct relationship to value as it noted in the following chart. The value per unit for a five acre lot in Orono is currently higher than that for one acre (sewered). So the five acre lot which has less need for the open space component than say the one acre lot would be actually contributing more to the park system than the one acre lot.) The other issue with using straight value is that the value for co’nmercial and multiple residential, because of the density, would have a higher value per acre. On the one hand for multiple residential they do have larger need for he open space but for particularly one and two bedroom attached dwellings would have a demand per unit that is less than that for the four bedroom house. Recent sales in the area on a per acre basis and the cost per unit together with the impact of the 8% and the valuation is as follows: Lot Size 5 Acre 2 Acre 1 Acre (Already Sewered) Commercial- Industrial Cost Per Acre $6-7200 7600-13200 21-29000 28-31000 Per Unit (One House) $30-36000 15200-26400 21-29000 8% Per Unit $24-2880 12-2100 1680-2320 8% per acre 2240-2480 Per Unit Under Present Schedule $100 200 400 $500/acte Park Development - Attachment E indicates adequate park land in the city based on national standards together with the limited need for open space because of the large lot zoning, and the need to take advantage of other jurisdictions rec 3«>tional resources located within the community. The City it .-If however, while perhaps not having a large need for small neighborhood parks serving a very limited area, only has Bederwood at 12 acres and Hackberry at 4 acres under its jurisdiction on which parks of any reasonable size for organized sports can be developed. The School District does have -rertain fields developed for its sports which are used for jummer recreation and has acquired an additional 50 acres on the east side of Old Crystal Bay Road which would be appropriate to review in the development of any park plan. However the City does have a very limited ability currently to address the increasing demands for the organized sports/coramunity playfield classification. Park Acquisition - The Comprehensive Plan speaks to the need not to acquire any further park land. It is approporaite that this be reviewed by the Park Commission if the the City needs to acquire any addition park land which should be done within the next 5 to 10 years as by the year 2000 the City is expected to reach full development at the current zoning standards. In other suburban communities the land is often acquired early-on when it is relatively cheap and available in fairly substantial segments. The communities in acquiring that land often "bank it" until additional funds become available and there is a demand for upgraded facilities. In Orono's case the initial monies would be used to acquire any land for parks desired together with trails and bikeways system through contributions and dedications for these facilities. Once the *nd is acquired it can be developed as the demand dictates. This allows the flexibility, should zonings in any area be changed to allow mote intense development and placement of additional facilities in those parks should greater community development be allowed. Future Lot Subdivision - Under the current system _onc^ lots are ready to be subdivided and pay an additional park dedication fee on the number of additional units. It should be made cleat in the ordinance that regardless of the system the City adopts that should additional lots be subdivided that an additional burden is created. Under the proposed ordinance it is valued at the next subdivion and credit is given for that parcel from the amount paid at the previous subidvision. Value of that lot should generate monies for park system because it is intensifying the use. To a degree contributions on a pet unit basis are easier to handle than giving credit for value based on the future subdivision. Credit/Non-Credit for Select Improvements - As noted in the City's current ordinance togetner with those of other communities they define what limited credits, if any, will be given to the park dedication fee or lands in advance. Included for consideration although not necessa-'ily specifically for credit are the following; Wetlands Trails ...Tennis Courts/Other onsite recreational improvements The City's decision as to which should be credited and which shouldn't assists in administering the policy. In the case of wetlands for the City, the City only takes an easement and as such is not taking title to the land. It may not be appropriate that it be qiven any break on the park dedication fee as it is still under private ownership. As noted in the current ordinance the City doesn't take credit for the open space in a plann«»d unit district either. 13090.j. TTTvmeur K TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrato^^^ DATS: February 23, 1990 SUBJECT: Park Dedication Fees Attachment; A. Park Dedication Fee Memo Date 1/3/90 ISSUE - 1. Determine what changes Council desires in its dedication fee. 2. Determine any phase in schedule for making it effective. INTRODUCTION - At the Council's January 8, 1990 Council meeting the issue of park dedication fees was discussed from the proposal from the Park Commission together with comments by Mr. Alan Carlson resident and developer in e community. Principal among the concerns were; A. Appropriate level for dedication. B. Capital expenditure program. C. Whether the fee is determined a nnually or on a pec application basis. D. The proposed percentages would generate more in income than indicated in the examples based on values at which the properties sold. E. The means by which properties were to be valued, if it were done on an individual basis. F. Any appropriate phase in. G. The effective date. H. Public hearing prior to the institution of such fees. DISCUSSION - The primary issues and alternatives for each of those issues are as follows; 1. Capital Expenditure Plan - a. Require one prior to the fee becoming effective b. Develop one based on available funds generated by a fee c. Table consideration of fee until one is developed d. Request an estimate of needs without requiring a full capital plan Caps - Because of the demand for parks is not necessarily fully a function of the value of the property, the City could look at placing a cap on the amount of development in any unit would necessarily contribute. Currently in the proposed ordinance there is a provision that the minimum has to be contributed. ALTERNATIVES - Issue #1 - Public Hearing 1. Hold. 2. Conclude. 3. Continue. Issue #2 - Ordinance Amendment 1. Adopt. 2. Amend and adopt. 3. Table. 4. Take no action. RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the language presented is acceptable for an 8% of the land assessment of a preliminary plat. The concern is however, that each and every subdivision needs to be evaluated separately to determine the actual "valuation basis" and several of these in the future will probably be discussed at Council level. As an alternative staff still recommends taking an average value lot in each catagory an applying 8% to be used as the per unit lot figure for the following year. (The catagories would be the 5 acre, 2 acre, 1 acre and then gearing the multiple development to percentage at 75% of the single family 1 acre.) Additionally it is recommended that the Park Commission be directed to come forward with methods for doing the appropriate Park Development Capital Plan. Once the Council has adopted the new park dedication ordinance, language to amend the fee ordiance will be submitted. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by _, 2. Level of Fee Dedication - a. Escalation using consumer price index from last change b. Utilization of fee common to other areas 3. Basis for fee a. Annual fee based on a percentage of the average lot b. Individual consideration of each application using a percentage fee 1. percentage selected 2. basis for determination 3. means and method of valuation c. Continue a set dollar amount per dwelling unit 4. Phasing in a. Institute immediately b. Phase in as a percentage of the target over a two to three year period c. Set specific fees during the phase in period taking into account any escallation 5. Effective date a. Specific date for applications b. Date of preliminary 'Vat approval c. 31 March d. Set number of days following public hearing and imposition RECOMMENDATION - The Park Commission at their meeting recommended that the City change its fee to 8% effective April 1, 1990 with phase-in. Staff recommends the following on the issues: Expenditure - It is recommended that the Park Commission "be directed to develop a plan and the neevled funding for that plan will assist in setting the fee. Level of Fee - It is recommended that the fee be an annual Tee"li9 op ted based on approximately 8% of the average value of a lot platted in the community during the previous year. It is recommended that the plan effective 31 March subdivisions that have not received preliminary subdivision approval starting at 75% of the rate. This to go to 90* of the rate on 1 January 1991 as part of the fee ordinance and 100% for 1 January 1992 if needs are so indicated by an expenditure plan. Public Hearing - Additionally it is recommended that a^public hearing be held on this matter at the Council's March 12, 199U Council meeting at the beginning of the meeting. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by__, seconded that the Council after discussing the issues and giving their preliminary considerations on the matter to staff, direct that a public hearing be established for the fee consideration at the Council's March 12, 1990 Council meeting. Ayes __, Nays __. Park Commission Alan Carlson 1390 Mayor and City CouncilTO: FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administratoi^ DATE: January 3, 1990 _____ SOEJECT: Park Dedication Fees Attachment: A. Park Dedication Fee Memo Dated 12/8/89 B. Letter to Planning Commission Dated 12/15/89 ISSUE 1. Determine if Council desires any change in its park dedication fee. 2. If change is desired, to what level should it change. 3. If the goal level the Council desires to achieve should be phased in, the means for phase in. INTRODUCTION - At the Council's December 11, 1989 Council meeting they reviewed Attachment A, proposal from the Park Commission relating to a change in the park dedication fees. As noted in that memo the City last changed is park dedication dollar amount in 1975. Since that time the Consumer Price Index has escalated approximately 250%. Had the park dedication fee fol2owed the Consumer Price Index it would be approximately $500 per single family home on 2 acres as opposed to the present $200. DISCUSSION - Attachment A outlines the proposal together with providing comparisons of the rates with other cities. A synopsis of the proposal is as follows: Current Rates Proposed Rates Single Residential Density Range .15 or less per acre $600/Lot 1 per 2.00 acres 200/Lot 1 per 5.00 acres 100/Lot i 10% of fair market value at time of platting not less than $500/Lot (Based on their example it could range from $800 to $1800 per lot) Multiple Residential (Units/Acre) Duplex .20 to 6.01 250-1500/Bldg Multiple .20 to 6.01 150-900/Unit Commercial Industrial $500/Acre 10% of fair market value at time of platting and not less than $300/Unit 10% of value PHASE IN - If the Council does not desire an immediate imposition of a certain dollar amount, there is a possibility that it could be phased in over a 3 to 5 year period. ADMINISTRATION - Presently the schedule is relatively easy to calculate. The new system would involve determination of value which is subject over to some "dispute" depending on the proposed value. As presently proposed it does place the Council in the position of being the final arbiter of value on each subdivision. An alternative would be to either base it on the liiiSt market value for tax purposes or base the annual rate on a "Typical value" property to be set at the beginning of the year. PARK DEDICATION POLICY - The City's Comprehensive Plan felt that park development was appropriate in the urban areas but because there were 2 acre and 5 acre in the rural zone, that there was less of a need for park facilities. To the extent that parks were viewed strictly as open space, there is less of a need for such open space in the 2 and 5 acre zones. However, those do not lend themselves to other uses of parks such a organized sports, significant playground equipment, etc. USE OF FUNDS - The expenditures in the park areas have been on an "as need" basis, with no programming for these funds. It v^ould be appropriate in conjunction with or as a follow up to this that the Park Commission be directed to develop a plan for utilization of these funds. An initial need has been the desire for implementation utilizing these funds for implementation of the Bike Hike system previously presented to the Council. No estimate has been made of the cost of this system and there is a need to review the use of park dedication funds for such ideas as Bike Hike trails. As you will note Attachment B was transmitted to the Planning Commission, but no responses have been received. ALTERNATIVES 1. Accept the proposal as is. 2. Table for further discussion. 3. Concur with the idea of a change however, table for consideration of specifics. 4. Take no action. RECOMMENDATION - Given the fact that there has been no adjustment in the park dedication fees for 15 years it would be appropriate that a change be made. The extent of the change however, should be tabled until the Council's meeting in February. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by _, that the Council agree to change the fees, however, delay specifics for the change until its February 12, 1990 Council meeting. Ayes _, Nays _. cc: Park Commission members John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator r^' 12889.3HD To- Mayor Grabek s Orono Council Members Prom: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrato Data: December 8/ 1989 Subject: Park Dedication Fees Attachment A - Park Commission's Memo dated ll/9/8a^lTY OF ORONO "^SoUNCIL MEETING DEC 111389 Issues - Providing Council with Park Commission's proposal regarding alteration of the manner in which City collects Park Dedication Fees. Introduction - As noted, the Park Commission has been reviewing the City's park dedication system. The proposal would bring it more in-line with the practice and fees of area municipalities. Alternatives - Issue #1 - 1. Accept. 2. Discuss. 3. Table. Recommendation - It is recommended that the issue be tabled for further discussion at the Council's January 8, 1990 meeting should the Council desire to amend the present system. A subsequent amendraaiit to the general fee ordinance can be done at anytime to be effect upon publication. Proposed Motion - Moved by Council accept the information seconded by the Orono _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _’ the Park Commission regarding their recommendation regarding alternation of the Park Dedication Fees. Ayes ___, nays ___. • TO:Orono Parks FROM:Dick Flint DATS:November 9, yy^DRANDUM Enclosed are: 1. Proposed new Orono City Ordinance and Park ree Schedule (drafted by Jim Gilbert). 2. Proposed Report and Recommendations to the City Council which would accompany the proposed ordinance. We should finalize each of these at next Tuesday's meeting. 0571X TO: FROM: RE: DATE : COPY: pgonn'r amp prrnMMFNnATTDN Orono City Council Orono Parks Commission Proposed New Park Ordinances and Park Dedication Fee Schedule November S, 1989 City Administrator City Engineer For more than 13 months, the Orono Parks Commission has been studying the Orono Parks Dedication Fee Schedule and Ordinance. Based on that study and the reasoning set forth herein, we recommend that new Ordinances and Fee Schedule be adopted in the form of Exhibits A and B attached to this memorandum. Adoption of the new Fee Schedule and Ordinances would accomplish the following; 1. Bring Orono's Park Dedication Fee Schedule and Ordinances in conformity with that of similar Minnesota communities. 2. "" Raise the Park Dedication Fee to a level consistent with that levied by other communities and provide an automatic adjustment for inflation (since it is tied to a percentage of the value of the land being subdivided). 3. Provide more adequate funding for parks, playgrounds, trails and open space as our community is subjected to inevitable development pressures. 4. Amend the resolution which governs the Park Fund to bring it in conformity with Section 462.358, Subdivision 2b of the Minnesota Statutes by providing that the funds therein can be used to acquire land for "trails or open space", as well as public parks and playgrounds. SUMMARY OF PARK DEDICATION FEE SCHEDULE IN ORONO A:^D OTHER COMMUNITIES The .’^arks Commission has surveyed the Park Dedication Fee levied in (a) nearby communities and (b) other communities in the metro area which, according to the League of Minnesota Cities, recently have adopted Park Dedication Fee Ordinances. The results of that sxorvey are set forth on Exhibit C. Our conclusions from that survey are: 1. Orono's approach of charging a Park Dedication Fee based on a sliding scale depending upon the acreage of the resulting lots (the larger the lot, the smaller the fee) appri-:- to be unusual among the communities surveyed. 2. The most common approach appears to assess a Park Dedication Fee equal to a percentage of -the land value, with the percentages varying from 7% to 10%, but the most common percentage beiiiy 10%. 3. One problem with the current Orono approach is that it fails to adjust for inflation, resulting in the Park Dedication Fee charged by Orono being much lower than that charged by other communities. -2- Sin£iARY OF THE RESULTS OF PARK DEDICATION FES CHARGED BY ORONO IN RECENT SUBDIVISIONS The following schedule sucunarises the Park Dedication Fee charged by Orono in recent subdivisions and compares that to the fee that would have been charged had a 10% Park Dedication Fee been charged. Painters Creek - 5 acre zone Total Acres (37.69 + 14.97) Land Value (131,800 + 50,000) Number of Lots (PRD) Park Dedication Fee Actually Charged Using Percentage of Value (10% of 181,800) Golden View - (Peterman Addition) I acre zone Total Acres Land Value Number of Lots Park Dedication Fee Actually Charged Using Percentage of Value (10% of 83,900) Meyer Dairy Addition - 2 acre zone Total Acres Land Value Number of Lots P2urk Dedication Fee Actually Charged Using Percentage of Value (10% of 115,000) Rolling Meadows - 2 acre zone Total Acres Land Value Number of Lots Paurk Dedication Fee Actually Charged Using Percentage of Value (10% of 49,000) 52.56 $181,800 10 $1,000 $18,180 18.75 $83,900 6 $1,200 $8,390 34.24 $115,000 11 $2,200 $11,500 18.47 $49,000 6 $1,200 $4,900 The foregoing schedule, we believe, demonstrates the woeful inadequacy of the current Orono Park Dedication Fee Schedule when compared with the fees charged by other similar communities. -3- NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING The following schedule siumnarizes the Park Dedication Fees ccMected and expended from the time the Park Dedication Fee Schedule was first adopted in 1976 through the end of 1988. It also shows the current balance in the fund. PARE FUND Cash and investments balance at 12/31/'' Investment $117,113 Year Park Pees Tnt. Earned Total Expend f t: 1988 $ 7,900 $ 8,923 $ 16,823 $ 16,631 1987 6,440 10,368 16,808 32,394 1986 6,950 10,283 17,233 1,884 1985 2,950 11,125 14,075 5,917 1984 11,830 11,744 23,574 15,888 1983 6,290 11,708 17,998 68,834 1982 17,339 17,664 35,003 6,199 1981 5,480 19,268 24,748 7,661 1980 2,890 9,258 12,148 7,731 1979 10,140 10,515 20,655 7,316 1978 38,781 5,996 44,777 989 1977 37,964 305 38,269 14,398 1976 29,239 142 29,381 2,535 1975 2.453 — M _ _2 .i53 — — Total $186,646 $127,299 $313,945 $188,377 Major expenditures include the following: 1988 - Well at HacJcberry Park to flood s'* .. rink 1987 - 1984 - Bederwood Park and Summit Beach 1983 - Repay golf course debt The current size of the fund ($117,000) plus annual addition of under $10,000 prevent the Park Cominission from undertaking any more than a "maintain and hold" approach toward the existii*^' park system. Major improvements and enhancements -4- EXHIBIT 3 CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 1252 .A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 1252 ESTABLISHING A PARE FUND The City of Orono hereby amends Resolution 1252 to read: WHEREAS, City of Orono Ordinance No. 220 requires the establishment of a separate fund for deposit of all cash contributions received from subdivisions in lieu of conveyance or dedication of land for parks, playgrounds, and other public purposes. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Park Fund be established and all park dedication fees collected by the City according to the current fee schedule be credited to the Park Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the pcirk dedication fees be used only for the acquisition, development, or maintenance of public parks, playgrounds, trails, open space, surface water holding areas limited only to ponding areas, and debt retirement in connection with lamd previously acquired for such public purposes within the City of Orono. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.• Attest:. ♦Proposed change is underlined. 7034T -6- *N are just not practical. In addition, we have been studying a trail system for several years and the City Council has given it conceptual approval but there clearly are insufficient funds available even to ..nitiate such a system. For the reasons stated above, we recommend adoption of the Ordinances and Fee Schedule schedules set forth on Exhibits A and B. -5- & Ualfi 1976 h - li SUx Ocono Hajrzata Mound Piymoutli EmiLULE SURVEY OF PARK DEDICATION FER Sinaia Reaidwntiiil Land Caah Multiple Reaidantlal 5 ac. 100 2-5 ZOO 1-2 400 1/2-1 440 Land over 5 ac. CMh $150/DU 7X of MV raw land. Being revised to iOX lOX of MV raw land. Not less than $300 $600 per lot $600/DU Canejr.c iftUIoJuB.t£iaI Lanil Cash see. / T\A-/.tro 4/89 Crystal lOX lOX of MV. Max. $400/00 5X $400/ac. max. 1984 Brooklyn Park lOX lOX subj. to max of $500 per lot where 4 lots or less 5X 4X 1/87 Hiitnc tonka lOX $400/DU lOX $250/DU apts. lOX $300/DU Townhms. l0d-20^ per sq ft. bldg, area Sliorewuod 8X 8X MV-raw 8X or $500/DU 8X HV or $500 sewer unit 5/84 Anoka 5-18X based upon density 3X for Comnercial 5X for . idustrial 7/88 Rasisey *can be increased for storn water lOX*$500/DU*» **or lOX HV of raw land, whichever greater 5-lOX* 3/35 Iiiv Grove lleiph^^n A-lOX $300* ■0MSM CUx Laiisl Cash Land Ca&h land Caah 6/86 Gcaenfield 5X $250/DU 5X 5X 5X 5X HV ratf land, os agreed 6/77 Lakeville SX 5X MV 2-5X 2-SX HV 10/84 Bastings $300 $100/bedroom Hinnetrista See .-tlple 5X>15l baaed upon densitj. Min. $Z30/DU 2-1/2X 2-1/2X Hedlna Up to lOX Up to lOX 11/86 Lino Lakes lOX $160 DU lOX lOX MV lOX lOX MV #■ 10431 CITY OF ORONO STATE OF MINNESOTA Ordinance No. An ordinance amending Section _ _ _ of the Orono City Code relating to park dedication and cash for development of land. The City Council of the City of Orono ordains as follows: Section 1. Section 2.20 of the Orono City Code is hereby amended and the current fee schedule for park dedication fees is hereoy repealed. Parks, Playgrounds and Open Space. Section 2. Section _ _ A. Lands for Public ”se. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 1071 §462 358, sued. 2,~ne City requires all persons, corpora tions or other legal entities that subdivide of Orono must as a prerequisite to approval of a lot ^ final plat, or development of any land previously aj^^^^ed^by plat, metes Ind bounds, or any other means, to convey to t.he °r dedicat® to the public, for use as parks, playgrounos, trai-s, or open soace? a given percentage of the land being platted or devel oped as hereinafter specified, said portions to be approved y City, in lieu thereof, the subdivider shall, at tne option of the ci-^v oav to the City, for use in the acquisition, development or maI?;.n«=rol puburparlca, playgrounds, trails or spacss and debt retirement in connection with the acquired for such public purposes, an %he baLd upon the fair market value of the land form of*contribution (cash or land, or any comoination shall be decided by the City Council based upon the need and formance with the Comprehensive Plan. B. Dedicated Land Requirement. Any land to be dedicated as a reouiremenc of this sTction shall be the above public purposes. Factors used in evaluating the a.ae oSLy If p?ooo«d‘^delicated areas shall include llaphy, dlaiiage, geology, tree cover, access and location. C. Land Dedication Minimum Area. Subdiyiders shall^be^^^ required to dedicate to tne City f~parks, ' ^^®gjtigeopen spaces and other public purposes as a minimum that percentag of gross land area as set out below: (1) Residential/Agricultural/Multipls Residential Zoned Land. Dedication requirement of 10% of the land being platted, subdivided or existing lot of record. (2) Commercial/Industrial Zoned Land. Dedication requirement of 10% of the land being platted, subdivided or existing lot of record. D. Cash Contribution in Lieu of Lands. In those instances where a cash contribution is to be made bythe subdivider, in lieu of a conveyance or dedication of land, the cash contribution to be contributed shall be equivalent to the fair market value of the equivalent undeveloped land that would otherwise have been con veyed or dedicated. E. Fair Market Vaxue of Lands. "Fair Market Value" for pur poses of this Code shall be the land value to be determined by the City Council as of the time of preliminary plat application in accordance with the following: (1) The City Assessor shall recommend to the City Council as to the fair market value of the land after consultation with the subdivider. (2) If agreement is not reached between the City Assessor and subdivider, then the fair market value shall be determined in accordance with the following; (a) Fair market value as determined by the City Council based upon a current appraisal submitted to the City by the subdivider, at his expense. The appraisal shall be made by appraisers who are approved members of SREA or MAI, or equivalent real estate societies. (b) If the City disputes such appraisal amounts, it may obtain an appraisal of the property by a qualified real estate appraiser which the City Council selects and which appraisal may be accepted by the City as being an accurate appraisal at fair market value. The cost of the appraisal shall be paid by the subdivider. (3) The determination of fair market value of the undevel oped land by the City Assessor, City Council, or desig nated appraisers, shall be determined as of the time of preliminary plat application as long as there is final plat approval within the time limits as set forth in this chapter. The time of preliminary plat approval is utilised because the nature of the subdivision, its probable population, lot size and value, and other rele vant factors are known. If an extension of the time limits in this chapter is approved by the City Council, the fair market value shall be determined as of the time of the approval of that extenu*.on. In determining the fair market value as of time of preliminary plat appli cation, or the extension thereof, the factors to be* included in the analysis shall include any and all fac tors which are generally accepted and used by approved members of SREA or MAI or equivalent real estate appraisal societies. (4) Notwithstanding the above, in no event shall the cash contribution per lot be less than $500.00 per lot or $300.00 per dwelling unit. F, Development of Land Previously Platted. If the land has already been previously suodivided and a fee had not been previ ously paid, the requirements of this division shall ipply at the time of the issuance of a building permit for the primary struc ture. G, Future Subdivision. Any land which is furtner subdivi ded, divided or re latted subsequent to _ _ _ _ _ _ _, 19 , shall be subject to the requirements of the ordinance then in eTFect concerning dedication of land for public purposes, and credit shall be given for any charges previously imposed upon that land if the subdivider can prove that fees were previously paid. In no event shall the. City be liable for any payment which may be due because of a subsequent reduction in the application percentage of land or equivalent market value in cash to be dedicated. H, Administrative Procedures. The City Council shall estab lish such administrative procedures as they may deem necessary or appropriate to implement the provisions of this section of the code. Section 3. This ordinance shall have full force and effect upon its passage and p'^blication. Passed by the Council of the City of Orono, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this _____ day of ______________________, 1989 . ATTEST: Mayor Clerk lOHlHG APPL1C^T10HS (COOT,) PARK DEDICATION FEES I Section 11.62, Subd 1 Cash contclbutlons in lieu oC land Cor use In the acquisition, development oc ■aiiitenanoe oC public packs, playgrounds, stocin water holding areas and debt ceticement in connection with land previously acquired Cor such public purposes. I. Residential Development - Cash contributions dedicated shall be according to the Collowing tablet 4... 1. Single Family Residential c-1 Lot Size (Acres/Dwellinq Unit) Single Existing Single New Existing Residence 5.00 oc 2.00 to more 4.99 $ 50 $100 $0 1.00 to 1.99 150 •200 0 .50 to .99 350 400 0 .33 to .49 390 440 0 .25 to .32 430 400 0 .16 to .24 470 520 0 .15 to less 510 ,560 0 550 600 0 lOHIHC APPLICATIONS (CONT.) I^ARK DBDICATIOH FEES 1 Section 11.62, Subd 1 2. Duplex, Multiple Residential Dwelling Unit Density (Tlic greater of proposed density or zoned permitted density) (Dwelling Units Per Acre) .20 or less .50 to .21 1.00 to .51 2.00 bo 1.01 3.00 to 2.01 4.00 to 3.01 6.00 to 4.01 6.01 or more D Duplex Per Bldg $ 250 500 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 B Mult. Per Unit $150 300 600 660 720 780 040 900 C-2 ^Existing Residences $0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A Single Family Residence, Existing Vacant Lot: Fee to be paid with building permit for new residence on previously platted property or) IE vacant land is subdivided, fee to be paid with subdivision for the one "existing ” residential lot. D Single Family Residence, New Lot: Fee to be paid with subdivision for each "new ” residential lot. C 1 and 2 Existing residential: t'^'idential units. No fee is required for existing principal D Duplex Residential: Fee to be paid with building permit or with subdivision, whichever occ’ts first, for each duplex building (duplex 1s defined as two attaches single family residential units). Should an existing single family ceBllence be converted to duplex, the fee shall be one half of the schedule amount due with the building permit. B Multifamlly Residential: Fee to be paid with building permit or with subdivision, whichever occurs first, for each residential unit in a multi fnral 1.y (three or mote unltn) biHldinq. lOMIllG RPPLICATIOHS (CONT.) PARK DEDICATION FEES 1 Section 11.62, Subd 1 II. Comcolal or Industrial Development - Cash contributions dedicated shall ba at the cate oE $500.00 pec acre o£ gross land area, to be paid with building pacait for principal structure or at the time of subdivision, whichever occurs first. laRQNGJ CITY of ORONO Pt I Office Box 6fj«CrysUi Bay. M noewLa 55323 • Munidpai Ot&CM On the North Shore of Lake Minnetonka December 15, 1989 Dear Orono Planning Commission Member: At the December 11, 1989 meeting of the Council, the Park Commission provided background information and a proposed amendment of the park dedication fee for Council's review and action. At that meeting. Council accepted the information but requested that the Planning Commission review the proposed amendment before Council's formal action. The Council will formally act on the park dedication fee amendment at their January 8, 1990 meeting. The Planning Commission is asked to submit their comments to Jeanne Mabusth or Mark Bernhardson by a deadline of Wednesday, January 3rd. The packet submitted for Council's review has been enclosed with this letter. If you have any further questions on the "ormation, please contact Dick Flint of the Park Commissijn .3-5585). Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator JAM/tln cc: Mayor Grafaek & Orono Council Members Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director Richard Flint, 1405 Sixth Ave N, Long Lake BUILDING A ZONING - 473-7357 ASSESSING administration a n.NANCE - 473-7358 FAX - 473-0510 PLBUC WORKS 473-7359 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF ORONO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Orono City Council on Monday, March 26, 1990, at 7:10 p.in. at the Orono Cojncil Chambers, 1275 Brown Read South, Orono, Minnesota, for the purpose of discussing proposed amendments to Orono Municipal Code, Section 11.62, relating to park dedication fees. Please be aware that location may change. /s/ Dorothy M. Hallin City Clerk Please publish in the Laker/Pioneer Newspaper the week of March 19, 1990. J 31990. /0 ORDINANCE t , SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION OF THE ORONO CITY CODE RELATING TO PARK DEDICATION AND CASH FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LAND. The City Council of the City of Orono ordain*! as follows : Section 1. Section 11.62 of the Orono City Code is hf»r*»by amended and the current fee schedule for park dedication fees is hereby repealed. S»-:ct5on 2, Section Parks, Playgrounds and Open Space. A. Lands__fo r Pub lie Use. Pursuant to Minnesota Statures, 1971, Section suFd. 2, the City requites all persons, corporations or other legal entities that subdivide land with the City of Orono must as a prerequisite to approval of a lot division, final plat, or development of any land previously divided ly plat, metes and bounds, or any other means, to convey to the C'ty or dedicate to the public, for use as parks, playgrounds, trails, or open space, a given percentage of the land being platted or developed as hereinafter specified, said portions tc be approved by the City. In lieu thereof, the subdivider shall, at the option of the City pay to the City, for use in the ccquisition, development or maintenance of public parks, playgrounds, trails or open spaces and debt retirement in connection with the land previously acquired for such public purposes, an equivalent amount in cash based upon the fair market value of the land to be developed. The form of contribUL:on (cash or land, or any combination thereof) shall be decided by the City Council based upon the need and conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Dedicated Land Requirements. Any land to be dedicated as a req'uTrement oT tlTis sectTon "sTral 1 be reasonably adaptable for the above public purposes. Factors used in evaluating the adequacy of proposed dedicated areas shall include size, shape, topography, drainage, geology, tree cov “r, access and location. C. Land Dedication Minimum .Area. Subdividers shall be required to dedicate to the City for parks, playgrounds, trails, open spaces and other public purposes as a minimum that percentage of gross land area as set out below; (1) Residential/Agricultural/Multiple Residential Zoned Land. Dedication requirement of 8% of the land being platted. subidviclpd or #»xisting lot of c#»cocd. (2) Commprcial/Industrial Zoned Land. Dedicat**d requirement of 8% of the land being platted subdivided or existing lot of record. D. Cash Contribution in Lieu of Lands. In those instances where a cash contribution is to be made by the subdivider, in lieu of a conveyance or dedication of landf the cash contribution to be contributred shall equivalent to the fair market value of the equivalent undevel- land that would otherwise have been conveyed or dedicated. -y shall account for such funds in a special fund named Pa* ition Funds. E. Fair Market Value o f Lands. "Fair Market Value" Cot purposes of this Code shall be the land value to be determined by the City Council as of the time of preliminary plat application in accordance with the following: (1) The City Assessor shall recommend o the C.ty Coucil as to the fair market value of the 1 lifter consultation with the subdivide!. (2) If agreement is not reached between the City Assessor and subdivider, then the fair market y i ue shall be determined in accordance with the following; (a) Fair market value as determined by the City Council based upon a current appraisal submitted to the City bv the subdivid.-r, at his expense. The appraisal shall be made by appraisers who are approved members of SREA oi MAI, or equivalent real estate societies. (b) If the City disputes such appraisal amounts, it may obtain an appraisal of the property by a qualified real eastate appraiser which the City Council selects and which appraisal may be accepted by the City as being an accurate appraisal at fair market value. The cost of the appraisal shall be paid by the subdivider. (3) The determination of fair market value of the undeveloped land by the City Assessor, City Council, or designated aporaisers, shall be determined as of the time of preliminary plat application as long as there is final plat approval within the time limits as set forth in this chapter. The time of preliminary p]'t approval is utilized because the nature of the subdivision, its probable population, lot size and value, other relevant factors are known. If an extension of the tiT- limits in this chapter is fPP*^oved by City Council, the fair market value shall be determined as of thr cime of the approval of that extension. In determini; the fait raacket valu»* as of time of preliminary plat application, or the extension thereof, the factors to be included in the analysis shall include any and all factors which are generally accepted and used by approved members of SREA or MAI or equivalent real estate appraisal societies. (4) Notwithstanding the above, in no event shall the cash contribution per lot be less than $500.00 per lot or $300.00 per dwelling unit. F. Development of Land Previously Platted. If the land has already been previously subdivided and a fee had not been previously paid, the requirements of this division shall apply at the time of the issuance of a building permit for the primary structure. G. Future Subdivision. Any land which is further subdivided”, dT vTd ed or replatted subsequent to , 19 , shall be subject to the requirements of the ordinance then in ^fect concerning dedication of land for public purposes, and credit shall be given for any changes previously imposed upon that land if the subdivider can prove that fees were previously paid. In no event shall the City be liable for any payment which may be due because of a subsequent reduction in the application percentage of land or equivalent market value in cash to be dedicated. H. Administrative Procedures. The City Council shall establish such administrative procedures as they may deem necessary or appropriate to implement the provisions of this section of the code. Section 3. This ordinance shall have full force and effect upon its passage and publication. Passed by the Coucil of the City Minnesota, this _ _ _ _ day of _ _ _ _ _ Orono, Hennepin County, , 1990. James R. Grabek, Mayor ATTEST: Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk jH CITY OF ORONO COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN PART II CHAPTER 8 PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN INTRODUCTION The provision of adequate parks and open space areas in a city is an essential element in making a city more "liveable". The increased leisure time, higher incomes and greater awareness of physical fitness among the population has resulted in increased demands for adequate recreation areas and facilities. Thus, it is important for a city to develop a total strategy for meeting these needs in an efficient, economical manner. This Park and Open Space Plan is a refinement and restatement of the ongoing planning practice of Orono citizens. It respects and maintains the historic development patterns of the City. It continues the basic open space concepts established by the first organized comprehensive planning attempts in the mid 1960*s and is an updated version of the 1974 Orono Village Comprehensive Guide Plan. This Plan is prepared and presented for the following purposes: 1. THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS INTENDED TO IDENTIFY AND LOCATE THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE NEEDS OF THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS. Park, recreation and open space requirements are directly related to a community's land use plans. Public recreation needs are also related to the availability of alternative leisure time activities. Thus, Orono's urban neighborhoods are seen to require different forms of open space and park land than our rural areas. 2. THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS INTENDED TO BE A MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR CITY OFFICIALS, CITY STAFF, AND OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED IN DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING AND MANAGING RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES IN ORONO, The Park and Open Space Plan indicates to citizens and local officials the location, type and function of the various parks, open space areas and recreational facilities available in the City, and indicates relative priorities in the use and irap.'ovement of these facilities. The Plan can assist in reviewing development proposals for areas impacting existing facilities. The Plan can identify future open space requirements and can assist in planning for acquisition of additional properties either for immediate improvement or to protect areas designated for parks and open space from being converted to other land uses. CMP 8-1 PARKS JUNE, 1980 3. THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS THE RECREATION OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN, DESIGNED TO ADDRESS AND CONFORM TO ALL THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL’S DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK GUIDE. For this purpose, this Plan is completed in sufficient detail to explain how Orono's plans and facilities are consistent with our local needs and with the planned metropolitan facilities located nearby This purpose and content is consistent with the other elements of the City's Community Management Plan, with the requirements of the 1977 Mandatory Land Planning Act and with the local "systems statement" issued to Orono by the Metropolitan Council. THE TIME FRAMEWORK OF THE PARK aND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS INTENDED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE REGIO^AL PLANNING PERIOD OF 1980 THROUGH 1990, AND WITH THE CITY'S PERMANENT Pi,ANNING POLICY FOR RURAL ORONO. The goals, policies and expected recreation and open space requirements contained in this Chapter are set in the context of the legislative mandate to plan for regional needs through the year 1990. In many respects, however, this Plan must extend its effects well beyond that arbitrary planning date for three reasons: 1. Park land not acquired when available will be difficult if not impossible to acquire later. 2. Park land once acquired becomes the permanent responsibility of the City, or another government agency, for continuing maintenance expense, and for permanent loss of tax income. 3. Orono's urban area is essentially fully developed and Orono’s rural area land use plans are intended to be permanent. Consequently, Orono's Park and Ope to be permanently applicable, espc is concerned. Space Plans are written and intended ally insofar as public land acquisition CMP 8-2 CITY OF ORONO COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN PART II CHAPTER 8 PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN INTRODUCTION The provision of adequate parks and open space areas in a city is an essential element in making a city more "liveable". The increased leisure time, higher incomes and greater awareness of physical fitness among the population has resulted in increased demands for adequate recreation areas and facilities. Thus, it is important for a city to develop a total strategy for meeting these needs in an efficient, economical manner. This Park and Open Space Plan is a refinement and restatement of the ongoing planning practice of Orono citizens. It respects and maintains the historic development patterns of the City. It continues the basic open space concepts established by the first organized comprehensive planning attempts in the mid 1960's and is an updated version of the 1974 Orono Village Comprehensive Guide Plan. This Plan is prepared and presented for the following purposes: 1. THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS INTENDED TO IDENTIFY AND LOCATE THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE NEEDS OF THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS. Park, recreation and open space requirements are directly related to a community's land use plans. Public recreation needs are also related to the availability of alternative leisure time activities. Thus, Orono's urban neighborhoods are seen to require different forms of open space and park land than our rural areas. 2. THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS INTENDED TO BE A MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR CITY OFFICIALS, CITY STAFF, AND OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED IN DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING AND MANAGING RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES IN ORONO, The Park and Open Space Plan indicates to citizens and local officials the location, type and function of the various parks, open space areas and recreational facilities available in the City, and indicates relative priorities in the use and improvement of these facilities. The Plan can assist in reviewing development proposals for areas impacting existing facilities. The Plan can identify future open space requirements and can assist in planning for acquisition of additional properties either for immediate improvement or to protect areas designated for parks and open space from being converted to other land uses. CMP 8-1 PARKS JUNE, 1980 3. THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS THE RECREATION OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN, DESIGNED TO ADDRESS AND CONFORM TO ALL THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK GUIDE. For this purpose, this Plan is completed in sufficient detail to explain how Orono's plans and facilities are consistent with our local needs and with the planned metropolitan facilities located nearby. This purpose and content is consistent with the other elements of the City's Community Management Plan, with the requirements of the 1977 Mandatory Land Planning Act and with the local "systems statement" issued to Orono by the Metropolitan Council. SCOPE THE TIME FRAMEWORK OF THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS INTENDED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE REGIONAL PLANNING PERIOD OF 1980 THROUGH 1990, AND WITH THE CITY'S PERMANENT PLANNING POLICY FOR RURAL ORONO. The goals, policies and expected recreation and open space requirements contained in this Chapter are set in the context of the legislative mandate to plan for regional needs through the year 1990. In many respects, however, this Plan must extend its effects well beyond that arbitrary planning date for three reasons: 1. Park land not acquired when available will b<> difficult if not impossible to acquire later. 2. Park land once acquired becomes the permanent responsibility of the City, or another government agency, for continuing maintenance expense, and for permanent loss of tax income. 3. Orono's urban area is essentially fully developed and Orono's rural area land use plans are intended to be permanent. Consequently, Orono's Park and Open Space Plans are written and intended to be permanently applicable, especially insofar as public land acquisition Is concerned. CMP 8-2 PARKS JUNE, 1980 RASIC PARK AND OPEN SPACE CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ORONO'S COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN. ALTHOUGH THE STATISTICS AND DETAILED POLICIES APPLY SPECIFICALLY TO THIS ONE ELEMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING, THE OVERALL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES HAVE BEEN DERIVED FROM JOINT AND CONCURRENT CONSIDERATION OF ALL COMMUNITY PLANNING ELEMENTS. THEREFORE, THE POLICY DECISIONS RELATING TO ORONO'S FUTURE RECREATIONAL FACILITY REQUIREMENTS COMPLEMENT AND BALANCE REGIONAL PLANS WITH LOCAL CONCERNS FOR HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GENERAL LAND USE. PARK AND OPEN SPACE NEEDS ARE FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND PASSIVE PURPOSES. Active recreation areas are oriented toward sports and recreation activities such as baseball, football, tennis, hockey, etc. On the other hand, passive recreation areas are oriented towards leisure activities such as environmental and nature areas, cultural and historic sites, wildlife habitat areas and open vistas. Ideally, a variety of active and passive recreation facilities will be provided within a city to ensure that all needs of the entire community are met. Typical outdoor recreation activities include the following: PASSIVE - walking, sitting, scenic viewing, observing wildlife, photography, art (such as painting), card playing, picnicking, historic preservation or documentation, crafts. ACTIVE jogging, tennis, baseball, softball, soccer, football, ~ hockey, skating, skiing, fisning, boating, camping, swimming, playing on special equipment such as slides, swings, sandboxes, etc. REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES ARE INTENDED TO SERVE A WIDE GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND A LARGE NUMBER OF USERS. Regional parks are intended to provide facilities for outdoor activities which are not normally available in neighborhood parks or local municipalities. This might include such unique features as a zoo, or a river, or simply more space for picnicking, boating, hiking or experiencing an uncompromised sense of nature. Use of these facilities is typically infrequent for any one person or family because of the special effort necessary to reach the park from a distant neighborhood and/or the infrequent desire to participate in the special activity. CMP 8-3 PARKS JUNE, 1980 V .. Orono residents have been blessed with at least three regional recreational assets close enough to be used on a regular basis. Morris T. Baker Park Reserve offers general recreation and a major natural area; the DNR's Luce Line Trail offers hiking and horseback riding to many Orono residents on a daily basis; and Lake Minnetonka provides a multitude of active and passive recreational opportunities. LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES ARE INTENDED TO SERVE A RELATIVELY SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD ON A FREQUENT USE BASIS. These facilities should provide sufficient open space and/or special equipment to provide recreation and athletic activities not possible on typical residential properties. Local parks and recreation areas should be designed and located to serve individuals on a familiar, almost daily basis. The service area should be relatively small as should the number of users at any one time. Typical features might include playground equipment, ball fields, tennis courts and gardens or pathways. PRIVATE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FACILITIES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO COMPLEMENT PUBLIC FACILITIES. Beyond the provision of public recreation facilities at the regional and local level, the private sector provides a large share of the outdoor recreational opportunities, especially in Orono. Examples include several golf courses, riding stables, and commercial marinas offering access to Lake Minnetonka for persons not owning lakeshore. These private facilities lessen demand for investment • in public facilities, produce tax revenue, stimulate secondary services, provide services not available publicly, and provide direct employment opportunities. In addition, the individual ownership of open space on residential lots provides the most accessible, most frequently used recreation opportunity for all citizens. ORONO IS PARTLY IN THE METROPOLITAN URBAN SERVICE AREA AliD PARTLY IN THE RURAL SERVICE AREA. Areas generally located along Lake Minnetonka have been developed to urban densities for many years. Areas away from the Lake have remained rural in density and charac'at. The citizens of Orono have determined that a long range planning objective of the City is the permanent retention of the rural community. The Community Management Plan is not a staged growth plan and urban density will not be spread into the rural area. CMP 8-4 PARKS JUNE, 1980 ORONO'S LAND USE PLAN CALLS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN BOTH THE URBAN AND THE RURAL PORTIONS OF THE CITY. The urban area is expected to have new residential development on existing vacant lots and undeveloped parcels similar to the forms of development projected for the closer-in suburbs. Overall urban population is expected to remain very close to the existing numbers because of the limited land available for development and because developed density is limited by the ecological considerations ^f proximity to Lake Minnetonka. The rural area is expected to have conti* ued residential development on lots of 2 to 5 acres each with gross develope,. density limited to about 1 unit per 7 acres because of the large percentage of wetlands, steep slopes and public open space. Total population forecast is :ndicated in the following table. CITY or oroNO - population projections POPULATION FORECASTS HOUSEHOLD FORECASTS YEAR 1970 19S0* 1990 2000 SATURATION 1970 1980* 1990 2000 SATURATI^ urban Aroa 4160 4290 5120 5900 7200 1400 1450 1740 2000 2400 Rural Aroa 2627 3040 3220 3640 3800 746 98b 1040 1180 1267 total city 6787 7290 8340 9540 11000 2146 2430 2780 3180 3667 •1910 EsclMt*. to b« worlfiod by census in proqrcss Source: 1970 Census: 1910 City Records: 1990-Sstucstion, City end Metropolitan Council Pro3ections J-Jl-7i ORONO'S URBAN AND RURAL NEIGHBORHOODS REQUIRE DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. The urban areas of Orono have sufficient land use and population density to allow placement of parks and playgrounds within walking distance of a reasonable number of users. The rural areas of Orono have the population dispersed enough that typical urban parks or playgrounds would not be accessible to very many citizens on a regular basis. In addition, the cost of acquiring and maintaining local playgrounds must be justifiable by the number of benefited property owners within use-distance of the facility. MOST ORONO RESIDENCES HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO OPEN SPACE RECREATION. The majority of Orono*s urban neighborhoods have reasonable and usable open space around every residence because of environmental limitations on excessive hardcover. In addition, a great many of Orono's urban residences are built on lakeshore property with immediate accessibility for boating, swimming and fishing through out all of Lake Minnetonka. Orono's rural residences have ample amounts of open space on each property and are frequently blessed with woods or wetlands serving as wildlife habitats and additional passive open space. Many rural homes have quick access to either Lake Minnetonka, Long Lake, or the trail system leading to Wolsfeld Woods or Morris T. Baker Park Reserve. CMP 8-5 PARKS JUNE, 1980 A PRINCIPAL GOAL OF ORONO'S PLANNING PROGRAM IS THE PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AMENITIES, PARTICULARLY THE WATER QUALITY OF LAKE yiNNETONKA. The Environmental Protection Plan emphasizes Orono's uniq-e environmental position in relation to the long-term health of Lake Minnetonka. This is vital to Orono's recreation plans because Lake Minnetonka is the single most used, most significant recreational facility available to Orono residents, and to many other citizens of the metropolitan area. If Lake Minnetonka's water quality diminishes, recreational use of the Lake for fishing, boating and swimming will be lost. LAKE MINNETONKA IS AN UNPARALLELED RECREATIONAL FACILITY. Lake Minnetonka, as shown on Map No. 1, is actually a series of lakes or "bays” inter connected by narrows or channels. Some bays are up to 90 feet deep while other areas are extremely shallow. Lake Minnetonka outlets at Grays Bay in the City of Minnetonka into Minnehaha Creek and eventually into the Mississippi River. LAKE MINNETONKA IS THE TENTH LARGEST LAKE IN MINNESOTA. Lake Minnetonka has a surface area of approximately 21.5 square miles and a capacity of 400,000 acre feet of water at the normal lake elevation of 929.4 ft. MSL. One third of the lake surface is in Orono as are 40 miles of its over 100 miles of shoreline. LAKE MINNETONKA HAS SUBSTANTIAL PUBLIC VALUE AS A RECREATIONAL ASSET, as an environmental resource and as a setting for private residential development. Lake Minnetonka's closeness to Minneapolis combined with its size have long given it a unique status among the lakes in Minnesota. In the 1880's, Minnetonka became a nationally known resort area and has been a favorite locale for summer and suburban homes for generations. Prom the viewpoint of the fisherman, the lower lake resembles the more northern waters of the state, whereas the upper lake and its bays resemble southern Minnesota waters. The large size of the lower laka is a major attraction for sailboaters while the variety of bays, chann .s and water routes offer attraction to the casual boater. THE AMOUNT OF LAND IN ORONC DEVOTED TO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FAR EXCEEDS THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S STANDARDS. The Metropolitan Council has adopted a classification system to describe different types of parks as related to their facilities and their service area. At the present time, there are many public and private parks and open space facilities located in the City of Orono. The recreation and open space facilities make up a total of 676 acres of which 310 acres are public and 365 acres are private. CMP 8-6 park:JUNE, 1980 The following table compares, by classification, the amount of 1*“^ In Orono devoted to recreation facilities compared to federal standards for open space requirements: PARK NEEDS ANALYSIS IN ORONO Standard Acres Standard Acres Actual Type of Park per 1.000 population Required in Orono*Orono i Mini Park .5 3.6 9 Neighborhood Park 2 . 0 14.6 14 Community Playfield 1.5 10 .10 0 Community Park 3.5 25.5 Special Use Park -—141 Regional Park 15.0 109.5 250 + 22,5 acres/1,000 164.1 acres •1980 Population - 7,300 474 acres public 645 acres _ _ _ _private 1119 acres courses or regional parks. This is balanced by the fact that a great ...... nicely by the amount of land already provided. Thus, there does not appear to be a great need to acquire additional land for parks and open space purposes in the foreseeable future. CMP 8-7 PARKS JUNE, 1980 r PARK AND OPEN SPACg GOALS AND PQt IC-ES Orono'a Park and Op«n Space rian is based vipo*- and Policies, which in turn are consistent witu Orono's Land Use and Commur.ity Management Plans: following Goals other elements of PARK AND OPEN SPACF GCALS 1. TO PROVIDE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DIVERSIFIED ENOUGH TO SERVE ALL ORONO Ri:s:DENTS. 2. TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCE AREAS AND WILDLIFE HABITATS, 3. TO PROVIDE CITY PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES NECESSARY TO COMPLEMENT REGIONAL AND PRIVATE FACILITIES. 4. TO ACHIEVE THE ABOVE GOALS WITHIN THE FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES OF THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS GFNFRAI PARK AND OPEN SPACE POLICIES 1. EVERY RESIDENCE SHOULD HAVE ITS OWN PRIVATE OPEN SPACE. Individual open space can be tailored to individual recreational desires. Individual open space is the most accessible place of outdoor recreation, affording frequent use and therefore improved community health. Private open space is the least expensive form of outdoor recreation, both to homeowner on a use basis, to the nation on an energy conservation basis, and to the public on a total-cost basis. This policy is consistent with the city's environmental commitment to preserve open space and to limit and improve the quality of surface water runoff. 2. NEW DEVELOPMENTS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE PRIVATE OPEN SPACE WITH PUBLIC RECREATIONAL PLANS. This includes providing complementary land uses and complementary recreation facilities. This includes encouragement for providing a private trail system coordinated with the public bike- hike and Luce Line trails. CMP 8-8 PARKS JUNE, 1980 3. OROKO WILL PROTECT AND PRESERVE NATURAL RECREATIONAL AND OPEN SPACE AMENITIES INCLUDING lAKE MINNETONKA, OTHER LAKES, MARSHLAND, WETLANDS, AND NATURAL WOODLANDS. Thi- recreation policy works hand in hand with Orono's Environmental Protection plar.s and policies. Once preserved for environmental purposes, these areas provide excellent wildlife habitav and recreational opportunities for all citizens. Orono citizens rely on these natural amenities for a major pcxtion of their outdoor recreational activity. 4. ORONO WILL COORDINATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. Duplication of programs and facilities will only he a burden on the taxpayer without providing any n-'w benefits. Orono will actively encourage all school districts to coordinate their programs and facilities and to open them to the public at all reasonable times. Orono will actively support joint school district - city coordination of community service recreation programs and will ccordinate the location and type of recreational facilities with those provided by the State Department of Natural Resources, Hennepin County Park Reserve and the local school districts. 5. ORONO WILL CAREFULLY LOCATE ACTIVE-USE PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES SO AS TO BENEFIT NEIGHBORING LAND USES. All park facilities, and especially community facj.Mties that are expected to draw citizens from o tside the im.sediate neighborhood, will be carefully designed and located so as to serve the best interests of all citizens without disrupting or disturbing established neighborhood lifestyles or traffic patterns. 6. ORONO WILL ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE OPEN SPACE AND DISCOURAGE THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OPEN SPACE. As can be seen on Map No. 16 and in the table of existing facilities, Orono already has an inordinately high percentage of land area devoted to recreation open space. When this is added to the large amount of unbui.ldable wetlands, there is little developable or taxable property remaining. Therefore, Orono will discourage the conversion of any additional large parcels of private land into public ownership, except for the eventual control of Big County Park Reserve. This p'”.' the creation of small neighbor' necessary to directly serve loc< the urban area of the city. '•'* ’-.y Hennepin „ not preclude sini-parks j vdents within CMP 8-9 JUNE, 1980 z' > 7.LAND DEVELOPERS MUST PROVIDE FOR RECREATIONAL SPACE IN ALL NEW DEVELOPMENTS. Land lubdlvislons or any new development that results in increased land use density, and hence increased demand for recreational services, will be expected to include public dedication of lands necessary for additional parks, playgrounds and open space. If the individual development’s density increase or impact is relatively small in lieu of lands the developer will be required to contribute funds for he municipal purchase of such lands or improvement of existing recreation facilities proportionate to the cumulative effect of such density increase. 8.THE ESTABLISHED PARK DEDICATION FUND WILL BE USED FOR PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL PARK LAND AND/OR FOR IMPROVEMENT OP EXISTING UNDEVELOPED PARK LAND. Consistent with Minnesota Statutes, this fund will not be used for any park maintenance or recreation operating expense. This fund will not be used for typical physical improvements normally placed in the annual budget. The intent is for the fund to accumulate to a level sufficient for a large scale activity as may be determined in the future. URBAN PARK AND QPFN SPACE POLICIES 1.THE CITY WILL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE EXISTING PARKS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL URBAN RESIDENTS. The existing park facilities will be improved to provide a wide range of diversified recreation opportunities. New park locations will be limited to small tot-lots or mini-parks designed for special purposes to serve small neighborhoods not adjacent to existing facilities. THE CITY WILL DEVELOP RECREATION PROGRAMS IN COOHDINATION WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS. The City does not have the capability to institute its own recreation program but the City will cooperate and participate in the community service programs offered through the local school districts. This will include improving and making available City park caci !ties for such activities as swimming lessons and Ld gati.es. CMP 8-’0 PARKS JUNE, 1980 PARK AND OPEN^ SPACE PLAN MAP NO. 16 INDICATES THE LOCAIjION OF PARK, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN ORONO. Parks, open space and recreational facilities in Orono are provided under jurisdiction of private organizations, the City, School District, County and State agencies. Facilities are provided in the full vfuge of classifications identified as desirable for acconmodating the needs all citizens. THE FOLLOWING TABLE IDENTIFIES AND CLASSIFIES PARK, RECREATION i»JJD OPEN SPACE FACILITIES IN ORONO. A commonly accepted way to describe and analyze recreational opportunities is through a classification system which indicates different levels of services, differs levels of improvement and different service areas. The following classification plan conforms to the regional system developed and ad' ited by the Metr':-olitan Cou'cil as applied to the types of recreation facilities available in Orono. PARK OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FACILITIS? IN ORONO umi-PAaaS lnt«nd*a «• mmII, oftan apaeial purpaaa facillctai that aarva a I'nitad population or a apoeifle qrouo auch aa tot lota or apacifie natqhborhooda. .‘URISOtCTION NAME OR tOEirt TCATION SC SERVICF AREA SIZE FACILITIES Privata Rohna Roi.1 L; j 1/1 mila l/I aera playqround aquipnant City Antoina (Ff .)Urban 1/4 aula 1-1/2 aeraa playqround aquipaant span fiald area City Chavy Chaaa urban 1/R nil#1/2 aera undvvaloped City Cryatal Ray Rural Cluatar 1/4 nlla 1 aeraa playtjround aquipnant 4 opa* ‘laid araa • now loca'«d on Art Cantar proparty -ity Carman Cirela Urban 1/4 nlla 1/1 aera opar p.iy araa •■-ey Cyqnat Rural 1/4 nila 1 aera undavalOi -d :tty Feraat Arma Urban 1/4 alia 1 aera lakaahora -p»n apace :tty Navarra (Lyric Ava.)Urban 1/4 alia 1/2 ra undawalopad - ilayqround aquipmant to be raloeatad from parkinq lot OTAL • Araaa i-l icraa CMP 8-13 PABK5 JUNE, 1980 MgIGHBOmOOO PAWS Intended for more ective uee then oini-perka, with arena provided for field qanea or apeciat activitiea that aerve more than the ineiediate neiqhborhood. JunisorcTiow NAME OR IDENTiriCATION LAND USE SERVICE AREA SIEE FACILITIES City ■adervood (Stubbs Bay Road) Rural Northern Orono 1 acres open fisld area with future ball fields City Caa.ro Beach (Casco Point Road) Urban Ceaco Point 1/t acre swisminq beach C-ty Casco Rink (Caaco Point Read) Urban Navarre - Caeco Point 1 acre open field area winter skatinq rink City Hackbarry (North Willow Orivel Urban- Rural Northarn Orono 1 Lone Laaa 4 acres open field area soccer field plsyqround equipment City Lydiard Baach (Rally 1 Lydiard) Urban Rally- Shorahills 1/2 acre swinsinq beach City Sandy Beach (Haple Place t Cherry Avenue) Urban Saqa Kill Paqarnesa Point Shadywood 1/4 acre swimminq beach TOTAt a Areas 14 acrea COMMUNITY PLAYriEI.0 Intended for intenaive active-uae recreation.particularly oreaniaed athletic events. fields and equipment. Includaa apacializad athlatic JUR150ZCTICN NAME OR lOENTirrCATIOM LAND USE SERVICE AREA SIZE tacxltties City Orono Golf (Orono Orchard Hoad) Rural City a Laka Area 45 acres 9 hole 9olf course School Oiatrict Orono School Campus (Old Crystal Bay Road a waytata Boulevard) Urban- Rural Northern Orono. Lonq Lake, School Oist. 271 IS acres football field, runninq track, baaabsll s softball flalds, tannia courts, playqround equipment, opan flald areae Private Lakeview Golf (North Drive) Open to Public Rural Laka Area ISO acres 11 hola qolf coursa Private Waysata Country Club (Wayiata Boulevard] Private Rural Metro a Lake Area 200 acres IB hola golf courea. ti nis courts, gym. SWIMS ,ig pool Private l•'oodhill Country Club (Shoreline Drive) Private Rural Metro a Lake Area 200 acres 11 hola golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool TOTAL S Areas 10 acres SSO acres public * private RtClONAZ. PAM RESERVE InteiMled as a natural area for quality outdoor activitioe . including some special use areaa. JUtUSOICTZON NAME OR IDENTiriCATION LAND USE 5ERVICE AREA SISB PACILITIES MennapiB cty. Park Raeerve Morns T. Baker Perk Reserve (C’"'. Rd. 19- Madina- ext.ends to Miqhway 12 in Orono) Rural Metro Raqion 2S0 acres in Orono Orono section is intended to remain a natural araa - only facility it a bike-hike trail. Camping, swimming, boating actlvitiaa available at Lake Indopandence 2 miles north - connected by trail to Orono. CMP 8-14 PARKS JUNE, 1980 MTUU ARXAS InttfidM for WM c«crt»tion luch ai Malkin^ or hiking aod aa eoaaar%.«tioa araaa lor ratural epon apaea. JURItDfCTXOd NAMK Od IDCNTXrtCATXOM LAND USK SSRVXCt ARCA IX Of rACXLXTXtt Rrlvdta (datura Parndala Marah (Shoralina Oriwal Rural Nona so aeraa in Orono natural watlanda wildlila habitat City Caaeo Cirela iCaaeo Point) Urban Southarn Orono 1 aeraa wooda and opan lialda City Caaco Cova Inland Urban N/A 3/4 acra watlanda - wiidll/a araa City HAdhueod Natuca Trail (North thoro Orivo) urban Cantral Orono 12 aeraa wooda and watlanda wildUfa habitat City Shadywood Hood Urban N/A 20 aeraa City SuMtit Undinq Rural Northan Orono S aeraa wooda lakaahero on Lenp Laka School Oiatriet 371 Laka Claaaon Rural School Oiatrict NW Orono S aeraa*natural watlanda duck ponda wDdUla atudy araa ad)aeant to aeheol caaipua Hdnndpif. Cty. Pnrli Raaarva Norrta T. lakar Park Raaarva Rural NN Orono Matro Saa Park Raaarva Claaaifleation donnopin Cty. Park Raaacva ■if Xaland Rural :.aka \J—.»40 aeraa watlanda and wooda fiat* Mil wola/ald Hoodo Rural Notre 20 aeraa in Orono oriomal nttivo hardweeda trail ayatau TOTAL 10 Araaa 45*1/4 aerat city ♦ LIS ae *0 eontrollad by ethora ?I>CCIAL CSC AllLAl Ir • Pft /or a piiri:cui«r outdoor r«.*er*>atiOr; ua»< or acliwiiy ariO r*ot ■4 with facilitiaa /or ocftt-ral iacr*'atior oar. ■ WliOlCflOW _ NAMt. Ok I./Ll.Ttr^CATlUW LAKD Ubr S/f :l AhCA________^SX^ir Stifif wtcir acrcRrivata 'ataran’a lOireiation ki9 IrJand .'«.i*-ran's aural Cas;» eaiplo Xaraol Caaip Toko ■aanopin Cty. Noutanbara i*aiaortal ark Roaarva Cardano (North Shora Oriv«> Urban frivatr Croupa kural <w«ro :atc ONP tuea Lin* Trail kural Natro * City Mid* r_ _ _ _ _ _* i eyCounty blka-Hika Tmla Urban t City i Laka Araa Rural 20 aeraa ■0 aeraa Linaar Linaar s'/«.rni<iht caMT and f aaatvi rocrauiion for votarana dayuaa and oeeaaional ovarnidnt caof with laka aeeaaa wood* and narnhland with '.aiurv trail a LCtanical dardani and cenaurvancy for i^aaaiva appraciJiten rational trail tiad ir.ic local j.arka and trail ayacan 1 acra - aceaar and paramo area a: <<t.'Culluy Poao ir> «vraa - raac area at Wiiigw Oriv'a locatad alond !«osftravalad reutaa to tia toorthar all local parka with Park Paaarvu 1 Luca Lina Trail. jrTJa 2 Arooa • rra.la 141 aeraa • Traila CMP 8-lS JUNE, 1980 tptfTM. USE LAKE ACCESS ol Our location on Laka Minnetonka, Orono hat a lars* ^ niu^r of apaeial lake aceaaa ftcilitiat of vtrioua eypoa and purpesoa. JUdllDICTIOM WAMC 0« 1 DPtTIF 1 CATION LAMP USE SESVICE AAEA SIZE fACILlTT PrivoKo •uainoaa « Ccaaorclal Marinaa Private Clutoa Minnetonka Po««ar Squadron (Bi« laland) waytata Yacht Clua (Bif laland) BOfUidfin Merth *r« Aceeaa Caaaty (North Aro Bay) Honaopin Sprinf Bark Acceaa Cooaty Ifpriny Park Bay! Bonnopia County Ronaapln County ■onnopia County City (Maikinp accoaaaa on piattod (iro lanoa* Coffee Bridge (Shadyueod Hoad) Mearenaarf Bridga Browne Bay Caruan Straat Park Avenue Uoa Linda Stuaoa Bay (Pond) Loot Lake (neat and) Cryatal Bay (North Shore Oriva) Cryatal Bay (Baldwr Park) Cryatal Bay (North Shoro Drive f Old Cryatal Bay Bead I Cryatal Bay (Old Cryatal Bay Bead) Hanwall Bay (Pea Btrootl Mral Suith Bay (Spataa) Bural Urhan Meto-Lake Utera S acrea Aural Hatro'Lake uaera 1 acre Aural Metro-Lake Uaera I acre Urban Metro 2 acrea urban Metro * acrea Urban Metro 1/3 acre Aural Metro Aural Metro Urban Noighhorhood Urban Urban Aural Aural Urban Urban Aural Urban Neighborhood NoighNorheod Neighborhood City Nide City utdo City Wide City Wide Heighbi .’heed Nelghberhood boat launching, oarvica, rapair, fuel, auppliea, boet atoraga dock and awiawiing beach dock and awifuking beach paved parking area a beat launch ramp paved parking area a boat launch raaip - aeeoaa located in Spring vark, but ad)aeont to Orono with overflow parking in Orono parking area and fiahing aeeeas located on Spring Park aido of road roadaida parking and fiahing aceena roadaide parking and fiahing aceaaa •uMBor only with fiahing pior »r fiahing pier/wintor road aufloer walking aceaaa only winter ice road aceeaa lOTBL tftfff ACCEBSt t Major Pointa/lS Minor Pointa CMP 8-16 PARK&JUNE, 1980 THE CITY IS PURSUING AN ACTIVE PROGRAM FOR PARK AND OPEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS. AS littl* AS four years ago, vary few city facilities were developed to any degree of ieproveraent. Major improvements are well underway at Antoine, Bederwood and HacXberry Parks and in completion of key bike-hike segments. The City Council and Park Commission are currently involved in a major city-wide park improvement poll of neighborhood needs that may alter current improvement plans. The City is not currently planning for the acquisition of any additional park land because of the fact that there is already a large amount of parks and open space areas in the City and that the City is expected to experience only a modest increase in population. Rather, the major focus of the Parks and Open space Plan will be on the protection of passive recreation amenities such as wetlands, woodlands and other private open space, and on the physical imnrovement of the existing public park facilities. THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC PARKS ARE PLANNED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN: 1. BEDERWOOD PARK - Scheduled for construction of a Babe Ruth sice ball field, improvement of an off-street parking area and additional landscaping in 1980. 2. LUCE LINE TRAIL ACCESS - The City and DNR are cooperating in development of a parking area and trail access point at HcCulley Road; expected for improvement in 1980 or 1981. 3. NAVARRE AREA MINI-PARK - Existing playground equipment is located in the City commercial parking lot. Newly acquired tax forfeit land in the residential area has been cleared. The City will relocate the playground equipment and improve the land for park purposes between 1980 and 1985 so as to improve access, safety, usability and aesthetics of the facility, 4. CRYSTAL BAY MINI-PARK _ Existing playground equipment is located on the private grounds of the Minnetonka Art Center as a carryover from when this facility was a public school. The City will work toward moving the equipment to city-owned property in coordination with consolidation and improvement of the City administrative center in the neighborhood. 5. BIKE-HIKE TRAILS _ The City will continue working toward completion of the total bike-hike trail network on all City streets, and will encourage Hennepin County to complete the segments located along savaral County roads. CMP 8-17 £ARK& c JUNE, 1980 6.CASCO CIRC^-E AMD SUMMIT LAMDIMG PLANS. Th« Council «nd Pnrk Crmmicffion will b« reviewing the result* of neighborhood eurvey* end will be working on plan* to define future use end desired improvement* of the*e two location* now classified as Natural Area. . The ^«^sults of tnese studies may suggest no changes, provision o' i small mini-park type local play area, or some giQff nxtensive development, although this Plan foresees the major thrust to be natural preservation of both areas. NEIGHBORHOOD PLAY AREAS. The City will continue to identify small, typically tax forfeited parcels, that could be acquired and used for mini-park* and play area* for those urban neighborhood* that do not have such areas within a reasonable walking distance. CMP 8-18 JPtfl SPACE FACILITIES PARKS ER ACCESS POINTS JiPORTIONATE TO SIZE 16 Minnesota Subd. 2. Standards. In addition to t\ standards in this Chapter, which are appropriate t all subdivisions, the subdivider shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Council that the street, parcel, and block pattern proposed is specifically adapted to the uses anticipated and takes into account other uses in the vicinity. The following principles and standards shall be observed: A. Proposed industrial parcels shall be suitable in area and dimensions to the types of industrial development anticipated. B. Street rights-of-way and pavement shall be adequate to accommodate the type and volume of traffic anticipated to be generated thereupon. C. Special requirements may be imposed by the City with respect to street, curb, gutter, and sidewalk design and construction. D. Special requirements may be imposed by the City with respect tJ the installation of public utilities, including water, sewer, and storm water drainage. E. Every effort shall be made to protect adjacent residential areas from potential nuisance from a proposed commercial or industrial subdivision, including the provision of extra depth in parcels backing up on existing or potential residential development and provisions for a permanently landscaped buffer strip when necessary. F. Streets carrying nonresidential traffic, especially truck traffic, shall not normally be extended to the boundaries of adjacent existing or potential residential areas. SBC. 11.62. PARKS AMD PLAY6R00NDS, CLASS II AMD III SOBOIVISIOHS. Subd. 1. Lands For Public Uce. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1971, 462.358, Subdivision 2, the City subdividers as a prerequisite to approval of a final subdivision plat or development of any land previously dedicated by plat, «etes or bounds or any other means, to convey to the City or dedicate to the public use for parks or playgrounds a reasonable portion oc tne land being platted or developed as hereinafter specified, said portions to be approved by the City or in lieu thereof the subdivider shall at the option of the City pay to the City, tor use in the acquisition, development or maintenance of public parks or playgrounds in connection with land previously acquired for such public purposes, an equivalent amount in cash based on park tees as set forth in the current fee schedule of the City. ORONO CC 470 (4-1-84) $ 11.62 Subd. 2. Dedicated Land Requirements. Any land to be dedicated as a requirement of this Section shall be reasonably adaptable for the above public purposes. Factors used in evaluating the adequacy of proposed dedicated areas shall include site, shape, topography, drainage, geology, tree cover, access and location. Subd. St.mdards for Determination. The Park Commission shall develop and recommend to the Council for adoption standards and guidelines for determining which portion of each such development should reasonably be required to be so conveyed or dedicated. Such standards and guidelines may take into consideration the zoning classification to be assigned to the land to be developed, the particular use proposed for such land, amenities to be provided and factors of density and site development as proposed by the subdivider. The Park Commission shall further recommend changes and amendments from time to time to such standards and guidelines to reflect changes in the usage of land which may occur, changes in zoning classifications and concepts and changes in planning and development concepts that relate to the development and usages to which land may be put, Subd. 4. Park Commission Recommendation. The Park Commission shall, in each case, recommend to the Council the total area and location of such land that the Park Commission feels should be so conveyed or dedicated within the development for the above public purposes. Subd. 5. Lands Designated For Public Use on Official Nap or Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Where a proposed park or playground, other recreational areas, or other public ground that has been indicated in the Comprehensive Municipal Plan is located in whole or in part within a proposed subdivision, such proposed public site shall be designated as such and should be dedicated to the City or other proper governmental unit. Subd. 6. Density and Open Space Requirements. Land area so conveyed or dedicated for the above public purposes may not be used by a subdivider or owner as an allowance for purposes of calculating the density requirements of the development as set out in the Zoning Chapter of the City Code and shall be in addition to and not in lieu of open space requirements for Planned Unit Development, open space easements, drainage, conservation and flowage easements, utility and road easements. Subd. 7. Credit For Private Open Space. Where private open space for park and recreation purposes is provided in a proposed subdivision and such space is to be privately owned and maintained by the future residents of the subdivision, such areas may be used for credit at the discretion of the Council against the requirement of dedication for public purposes, provided the Council finds it is in the public interest to do so and that the following standards are met: ORONO CC (4-1-84) S 11.62 A. That yards, court areas, setbacks and other open space required to be maintained by the Zoning Chapter of the City Code shall not be included in the computation ot such private open space; and, B. That the private ownership and maintenance of the open space is adequately provid«>d for by written agreement; and, C. That the private open space is restricted for park and recreation purposes by recorded covenants which run with the land in favor of the future owners of property within the tract and which cannot be eliminated without the consent of the Council; and, D. That the proposed private open space is reasonably adaptable for use for park and recreation purposes, taking into consideration such factors as sisc, shape, topography, geology, drainage, access, and location of the private open space land; and, E. That facilities proposed for the 'pen space are in substantial accordance with the provisions of the recreational element of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and area approved by the Council. Subd. 8. Putute ubdivisions. Any land which is further subdivided, divided, or replatted subsequent to the imposition of this Section shall be subject to the requirements of the City Code provisions then in effect concerning dedication of land fc«. public purpoees, and credit shall be given for any charges previously imposed upon that land if the subdivider can prove that fees were previously paid. In no event shall the City be liable for any payment which may be due because of a subsequent reduction in the applicable percentage of land or equivalent market value in cash to be dedicated. Source: City Code Effective Date: 4-1-84 (Sections 11.63 through 11.69, inclusive, reserved for future expansion.) ORONO CC (4-1-84) MEETING MINUTES or THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEFTlMPI^ 21*990 HELD MARCH l2, 1990 _ _ CfTYOFORONOATTENDANCE 7:00 P.M. The Council met on the above date with the following members present: Mayor Grabek, Councilmembet» Goetten, Nettles, Callahan and Peterson. The following represented the City staff: City Administrator Bernhardson, Building a Zoning Administrator Mabusth, Public Works Director Gerhardson, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron, City Attorney Barrett, City Engineer Cook and City Recorder Scheffler. CONSENT AGENDA* Councilmember Callahan requested that item #25 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Peterson requested the removal of items #24, #29 and #30 from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Goetten asked that item #32 be removed from the Consent Agenda. City Administrator Bernhardson requested the removal of item #27 from the Consent Agenda. was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmemoer Peterson, to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of items #24, #25, #27, #29, #30 and #32 which were removed and discussed in the order appearing on the agenda. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. APPROVAI. OP MINUTES* It was moved by councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL DIAMOND - BEDERIiOOD PARR Mayor Grabek indicated that a notice had been placed in the paper which set forth March 26, 1990 as the date this matter would be heard by Council. Grabek asked the Council for their input as to whether the matter should be tabled until March 26th, or discussed and voted on this evening. Councilmember Goetten said that she had two different copies of the Agenda for th: ■: meeting and the Bederwood Baseball Diamond does not appear on either. Goetten asked City Attorney Barrett whether it is proper procedure to discuss an item not shown on the Agenda. City Attorney Barrett advised the Council and n^yor Grab'‘ that this matter may be discussed under the Agsi.da ite'^ "Pa 'Commission Comments". Another option would b«5 to amend t. ;ida to add this specific topic. Mayor Grabek believed that most of the parties interested in this matter were present. He said that the can be postponed until March 26th if that is the consensus luc..!. - 1 - Q "i.*: k, ■ ' ^ or OKOMO axmciL mbitihg held maech x2» 1990 BU^tNOOl ItfJ. DIANOMD COWTIMOBD * CoQnc uiber Goetten sug9csted that there be a vote to adopt this matter to the Agenda for discussion. Goetten indicated that the persona present should be given an opportunity to address the Council, but that a vote on the matter be delayed until March 26th. Mayor Grabek suggested if there is no vote on this matter that any discussion of it be delayed until March 26th when all interestte^ parties could be present. CounciImember Goetten asked Bernhardson how this matter had been scheduled for this meeting, when the Paper and the Minutes indicated it ifould be schedule* for March 26th. Bernhardson replied that the Park Commission had met subsequent to the last Council meeting. The Little League Ball Diamond was discussed at that meeting and a request was made that the matter be heard at the March 12 Council Meeting. The Orono Baseball Association requested that the matter be moved ahead so they could begin preparing for ^he season as soon as possible. Councilmember Nettles asked those in actendance whether they felt that those present this evening represented a majority of persons concerned about this matter* Mr. David Use, 3630 Eileen Street, indicated that he had informed people he personally knew about the meeting being held this evening. However, Mr. Use felt that there were other Orono residents that are expecting to have the matter discussed March 26th as the paper indicated. Mayor Grabek asked, if this matter is approved this evening, whether a resolution would be presented at the March 26 Council Meeting for final approval? City Attorney Barrett replied that Council could use its discretion in that regard. Mayor Grabek asked the Park Commission representatives present for their opinion in regard to delaying action on this matter. Nr. Phil Bradley, Pi^'i Commission Chair, indicated that on one hand, the Baseball As' iMon was anxious to have the matter decided. On the other ho rtome new developments have surfaced since the Park Cormissisn Meeting. Mr. Bradley offered to provide the Counci- with the information ar’'" Park Commission recommendation that resulted from their m^.oing. Councilmember Goetten indicated that she had hoped to have an opportunity to review the Park Commission recommendations - 2 - MINUTES OP ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 BEDSEWOOD BASEBALL DIAMOND CONTINUED prior to this meeting, but did not receive the information, Goetten was concerned about the Park Commission fully unders* '^ing the zoning requirements for this area. Ma: >r Grabek asksd if delaying the matter for two weeks would have a significan* *mpact on the Little League program. Mr. Gary Larsen, orono Baseball Association, replied that two weeks makes a significant difference and asked that there be a vote this evening. CounciImember Gc tte the Citizeris of Orono, March 26th Council Meetin- ated that in order to be fair to » matter should be heard at the Mayor Grabek asked Mi Larsen what conditions cause a hardship if there is a two week delay? Mr. Larsen replied, '*We set March 15th as a self-imposed deadline to get this matter settled so we can begin planning for materials and working crews. If we are going to get a ballfield constructed, we need to have a decision from Council so we can proceed with our plans. Waiting another two weeks may put us out of business.'* 3r Grabek asked Mr. Bradley to provide a summary of the discussion and recommendation pertaining to this matter that resulted from the Pari. Commission Meeting. Hr. Bradley indicated that this issue presented a strong cari^ for the need of a comprehensive park plan for Orono. Br^.Jley stated that there is an Orono So^*<~er League that has been •jing Bederwood Park for the past year. There ’re 300 cnildren in the program which lasts 6 weeks .n the Fall. \\ regard to the concerns regarding parking and safety for the Little League program, Bradley saxd that he is not aware of any complaints that have stemmed from the Soccer Lv ague's use of the Park. Bradley said that the $15,000 that \i I oe used for the improvements to Bederwood Park was a gift from the Lion's Cli'^. Bradley said that after this matter was dlicussed, a motion was made to approve the Orono Baseball Assoc...ation request with the following conditions: (1) There will be no concession building constructed on the premises. (2) The OBA would be allows ^ bring in a trailer to use for pop, candy, etc. sales. (3) There will be no lights or public address system. - 3 - I 1MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD BIARCH 12, 1990BEDERNOOO BASEBALL DIAMOND CONTINUED (4) The parking lot would be expanded at the City's expense to create better parking. (5) The City would retain the option to have the OBA remove the structures at the end of the term and OBA would provide insurance. (6) There will be an annual review by the Park Commission and Council to approve/deny the further use of Bederwood Park. (7) OBA would have exclusive use of the ball diamond Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to dark, April 15, 1990 to July 15, 1990. OBA would be amenable to other uses of the ball diamond (within the fenced area) and will post a schedule at the field. Mr. Bradley said that he had talked with the Orono School District and concluded that there are no available sites on the Orono School Campus that could be utilized for Little League this year. The School District is willing to allow the Little League to use a portion of the 50 acres purchased on Old Crystal Bay Road. However a site plan must first be done for the entire 50 acres, which may be done this winter. Councilmember Nettles asked Mr. Bradley if he knew of the number of cars generated by the Soccer League's use of Bederwood Park? Councilmember Peterson noted that there are 300 children in the program, not 300 children using Bederwood Park. Peterson said that the Orono Middle School and Hackberry Park are also utilized by the Soccer League in addition to Bederwood. Nettles questioned whether the Orono Community Church is a viable site? Mr. Bradley replied that the Park Commission was not aware that the Church was an option. Councilmember Peterson stated that she preferred to delay discussion and voting on this matter until March 26th. Councilmember Nettles stated that he will be unable to attend the March 26th Council Meeting and would like to vote on the matter this evening. He agreed with the Mayor that the matter should either be discussed and voted on this evening, or delayed entirely until March 26th. Nettles preferred that the matter be voted on this evening so that the Little League would know where they stand and could plan accordingly. - 4 - MINUTES OP ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 BEDERWOOD BASEBALL DIAMOND CONTINUED Councilmember Goetten thought that the Council may lose some of its credibility if they voted on the matter this evening. Councilmember Callahan said that he had specified March 26th in his motion at the February 26th Meeting, but there is nothing that legally binds the Council to that date. He noted that the City Ordinances do not require that a public hearing be held to discuss this issue. Callahan said that there was a large number of Orono residents present this evening, Callahan noted that the matter would come back before tne Council for final approval. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, that Council discuss and vote on the Little League Ball Diamond proposal for Bederwood Park. Councilmember Callahan said that he is willing to discuss the matter this evening, but is not committed to voting on the matter. Mayor Grabek indicated that the Council should consider the request by the OBA to proceed and whether sufficient due notice has been provided. Many of the persons present for this matter indicated that there were others who could not be present this evening that wished to be heard. Mayor Grabek acknowledged that others may wish to be heard, but felt that the arguments for and against this proposal would not change simply because there will be more persons present. Councilmember Goetten stated that her only concern is for due process. Motion, Ayes-2, Peterson, Callahan, Goetten, Nay, Motion failed. It was moved by Councilmember Nettles, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to have this matter discussed at the March 26, 1990 Council Meeting as published in the "Laker". Motion, Ayes-4, Mayor Grabek, Nay, Motion passed. Grabek directed staff to investigate whether a larger meeting room could be obtained for the March 26 meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Gabriel Jabbour, 985 Tonkawa Road, indicated that he had attended the last few Planning Commission Meetings. He said, "I have been really concerned about the way Orono has taken a second class attitude toward the activities on the lake. Three years ago I addressed the Council and posed a question that I thought might be essential for the Council to consider appointing people who live on the lake to the Planning Commission. This would assure that matters concerning Lake Minnetonka are dealt with in a more sensitive manner. I was thankful that Councilmember Nettles voted against the expansion of the Minnetonka Boat Works. I am noticing that little by little the 0-75' hardcover issue is eroding. The protection of our Code regarding non-conforming use has been dismissed. The people on the Planning Commission are not as sensitive to the lake issues as they should be. To make matters worse, you have eliminated the Marina Committee. The LMCD has not exhibited a great deal of leadership. Orono had always been light years ahead of other communities in regard to - 5 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED protecting the lake. I see us going backward. I don't trust that the LMCD or DNR will provide adequate protection. Mayor Grabek informed Mr. Jabbour that his comments would be considered and passed along to the Planning Commission. Grabek added that Orono still is a leading community for restrictions to protect both lake and land use. Grabek suggested that Mr. Jabbour meet with City Staff to express his specific concerns. Mr. Jabbour indicated that he had met with Zoning Administrator Mabusth for several hours. Mayor Grabek asked Mabusth to prepare a report regarding the items of concern expressed by Mr. Jabbour that she feels Council and Planning Commission need to address. Tresa Gardella, 1230 Orono Oaks Drive, indicated that she is the representative for the homeowners adjacent to the Long Lake Sewer Plant property. She asked whether there has been any new developments regarding the potential annexation of this property by Long Lake? Mayor Grabek said that a news release has been given to the Pioneer and possibly the Sailor. The City of Orono is opposed to the annexation that Long Lake has recently filed. Grabek stated that Orono has tried to resolve this issue with Long Lake over the last two years to no avail. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS: Planning Commission Representative Kelley* was present. Kelley asked whether an alternative date has been established for the Joint Planning Commission/Council Meeting. Mayor Grabek noted that topic is scheduled to be discussed later this evening (Agenda item #29), but requested that the matter be discussed at this point. Bernhardson suggested that the Council may wish to meet with the architect for the new facility on Thursday, March 15th. He suggested the Joint Council/Planning Commission Meeting be scheduled during the first week in April. The consensus of Council is that the Joint Meeting be scheduled for Saturday, April 7, at 8:30 a.m. Kelley said that he would advise the Planning Conuaission of the new date. - 6 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT; #1457 ALAN CARLSON 3140 WATERTOffN ROAD PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION #2764 Mr. Alan Carlson and Gary Peterson were present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson reviewed this application for a 16-Lot subdivision. Councilmember Goetten asked staff whether they were comfortable with the proposal to locate the road through the wetlands? Mabusth indicated that the proposal had been thoroughly considered. Mr. Carlson showed the Council an aerial view of the property and the area in question. Mr. Carlson pointed out thac there are mature trees, approximately 30 years old, growing in the wetland area. City Engineer Cook added that this portion of the property will be used in the storm water management plan. He said that staff is concerned that the area be preserved for that reason. It is anticipated that some of the area will be excavated and will result in more restrictive work being done in that area than what currently exists. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adopt Resolution #2764, approving the Preliminary Subdivision for Alan Carlson. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays- 0, Motion passed. Mr. Carlson noted that page 3, finding #10, of the Resolution is ambiguous. Carlson said that the Resolution could be interpreted to require that he be responsible for the construction of Outlet E. Mabusth stated that staff could make a clarification in the Resolution. Carlson also asked that the Resolution specifically state that Outlet D be required to have a paved width of 16'. City Engineer Cook said that there would have to be a gravel base of 24', but the actual paved width could be 16'. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adopt Resolution #2764, approving the Preliminary Subdivision for Alan Carlson with the clarifications requested by the applicant as stated above. Motion, Ayes- 5, Nays-0, Motion passed. - 7 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 #1452 WALTER PEMBERTON 1720 SHADYWOOD ROAD VARIANCE Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton were present for this review. City Administrator Bernhardson provided a brief summary of this application for a hardcover and lakeshore setback variance. It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, that this matter be reconsidered. Motion, Ayes-3, Peterson, Goetten, Nay, Motion passed. Callahan said that he had discussed this matter with staff and the applicant since this had last been reviewed by Council. Callahan said that there was merit in Councilmember Nettles' opinion that reducing hardcover on this property, without greatly increasing hardcover in the 0-75' zone was an improvement. Callahan said that the proposed location of the dining room addition is the only possible location without completely rearranging the house. Callahan indicated that he discussed the removal of additional hardcover wijh the applicants. Callahan said that Mr. Pemberton seemed reluctant to remove additional hardcover. Mr. Pemberton indicated that after discussion with staff and Councilmember Callahan, he has agreed to remove 4' from the front of the deck and 3' from the end of the df*;k. This will bring the total reduction of hardcover in the 0-75' zone to 443 s.f. Callahan asked Mr. Pembercon if it was his intention to remove 24' of hardcover from the left side of the front door? Mr. Pemberton replied that he will make that removal. It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to conceptually approve the hardcover variance requested in application #1452, provided that hardcover be removed as previously indicated, as well as the removal of 4' from the front of the deck and 3' from the end of the deck. Councilmember Nettles indicated that in his opinion, this application does not constitute new construction. Nettles said that there is an opportunity to improve the hardcover situation on this property and achieve a net decrease, Councilmember Peterson said that she viewed this project as ne\* construction. Councilmember Goetten believed that the Council neeas to take a harder stand on these applications. Goetten indicated chat she could find no hardship to warrant the variance. Goetten acknowledged the Pemberton's efforts to mitigate the hardcover situation on his property. Motion, Ayes-3, Peterson, Goetten, Nay. Motion passed. Councilmember Goetten asked when the resolution approving this application would be presented to Council? Bernhardson replied that it could be presented at the - 8 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1390 ZONING FILE #1452-PEMBERTON CONTINUED March 26, 1990 Council Meeting. #1470 DAN a RUTH PARTEN 4300 BAYSIDE ROAD PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION Mr. Parten was present for the review of this application. City Administrator Bernhardson provided a brief explanation and history of this application. Bernhardson said that Mr. Parten is asking for a two-lot subdivision and a lot line rearrangement. Bernhardson noted that the Reiersgord property to the east may have in excess of 6 acres dry buildable land, rather than 4.6 acres originally estimated. Councilmember Callahan asked Mr. Parten if he had received the most recent information from the City staff. Mr. Parten replied that he had received a mailing from the City. Mr. Parten said that staff is recommending that he proceed with a three-lot PRD, but he is not interested in developing three lots at this time. He said in light of the recent information regarding the size of the Reiersgord property, the north/south outlot could be placed wherever Council feels is best. Mr. Parten said that he is still unclear as to why staff is asking him to provxJe access to the northern properties. Parten said that he is also concerned about the City's request to construct the north/south outlot at a 50' width. Parten asked for Council direction regarding these three issues. Mayor Grabek felt that it is not the Council's place to instruct an applicant on how to develop his property. Councilmember Nettles said that these three questions were discussed at the last Council Meeting. Councilmember Goetten agreed with Nettles and added that the Council has previously attempted to provide Mr. Parten with direction in achieving the best result. Goetten stated that in her opinion, proceeding with a PRD would be best, however, Mr. Parten does not wish to do that. Mr. Parten stated that the Planning Commission had provided direction which allowed him to develop the plan he is proposing. He said that Council is not looking at that plan, but is suggesting something that he does not wish to do at this time. Councilmember Goetten advised Mr. Parten that he does not have to develop all three lots at this time. The PRD will allow future development of the parcel without the need to go through the subdivision process again. - 9 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 ZONING FILE #1470-PARTEN CONTINUED Mayor Grabek asked for staff inpvt. Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron stated that staff has recommended that this be developed as a three- lot PRD. Gaffron said that a two-lot standard subdivision with extensive, dedicated roadways will leave Mr. Parten with less than a 10 acre parcel. Gaffron said that due to the existing access easement to the Reiersgord property, staff views that road as serving three properties. Thus it is necessary to comply with the City's Code and provide outlots. Grabek asked whether staff has discussed this proposal with Mr. Parten? Gaffron replied, "Yes, several times." Grabek asked whether this proposal was presented to Mr. Parten at the February 26, 1990 Council Meeting? Gaffron replied, "I believe that it was." Grabek said that the next step in this process then would be to have Mr. Parten present his proposal to the Council. Mayor Grabek asked Mr. Parten if he was ready to do that this evening? Mr. Parten replied, "1 wanted to get Council's direction before another drawing is done." Grabek asked the Council if it is their consensus that Mr. Parten should proceed as staff has recommended? Council indicated that they agree with staff. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to table this application until the applicant notifies staff that he is ready to present his proposal. Motion, Ayes- 5, Nays-0, Motion passed. #1468 GEORGE PILLSBURY 1300 BRACKETTS POINT ROAD VARIANCES/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. and Mrs. Pillsbury were present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson provided the Council with a brief summary of this application. It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, that this application be reconsidered and that Council approve the request for hardcover and average lakeshore setback variances, in addition to the conditional use permit. Councilmember Goetten asked whether there has been any - 10 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 ZONING FILE #1468-PILLSBURY CONTINUED Changes to the Pillsbury proposal since it was last reviewed by Council? Callahan replied that he is not aware of any changes. He said that the only reason he had denied this application was because he had denied Mr. Pemberton's application. Councilmember Goetten indicated that this project is placing new construction within the C-75' setback zone. Goetten felt that the Pillsburys could have placed the greenhouse addition elsewhere as part of the recent remodeling project that was done to the house. Goetten indicated r.hat she did not see a hardship for a greenhouse to be located in the 0-75' zone. Goetten said that Council should be concerned about voting for this because of the precedent that will be set. Councilmember Peterson concurred with Goetten and added that she disagreed with the process of Council review that this application has undergone. Councilmember Nettles stated that Bracketts Point is a beautiful part of Orono, especially when viewed from Lake Minnetonka. Nettles did not feel that the Pillsburys' proposal wculd have any detrimental impact on the City, or the Lake. Nettles reiterated his belief that reducing hardcover wherever possible is important. Councilmember Goetten agreed with Nettles that Bracketts Point is a beautiful area. She said there are Ordinances in place, however, which must be upheld. Motion, Ayes-3, Peterson, Goetten, Nay. Motion passed. #1483 HAROLD VOGT 1342 REST POINT CIRCLE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. Vogt was present for the review of this application. City Administrator Bernhardson reviewed this application and informed the Council that an accurate survey of this property has not been received. Bernhardson suggested that should this application be approved, it be done conceptually and that a new survey be submitted before final approval is given. Bernhardson noted that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of this application subject to the submittal of a structural engineer's report regarding the stability of this structure. Mr. Vogt stated that he had bought the property last June. He said that this boat house structure was a key reason they chose this particular piece of property. Mr. Vogt indicated that he had done an extensive title search of this property and found nothing pertaining to the boat house. Mr. Vogt informed the Council that there are eight similar structures in his neighborhood on Fagerness Point. One of the boat house structures is being used as a rental unit. Mr. Vogt said that tearing down the structure would create quite a hardship because it would devaluate his property. The structure is built into the hillside so removal would no^ have an impact on hardcover. Councilmember Goetten said that it is important that the - 11 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 ZONING FILE #1483 -VOGT CONTINUED pres6nce and condition of this structure will now be on record with the City. Goetten said that due to the fact that this structure is helping to support the lakeshore bank, it should not be removed. Goetten said that she would like to see a report from a structural engineer. Goetten asked Mr. Vogt to explain the water sources that are connected to this structure. Mr. Vogt said, "There are two water sources of water going into that beach house structure. At one time a lake pump was used, but it is now broken. There is also a cut-off for the well up at the house that f°eds df^v;n to this system." Jouncil should address the issue of lake Mr. Vogt said that he has no intention of repairing the lake Goetten said th^ pumping. pump Goetten indicated that if this application is approved, there be no additional structural repairs allowed. Mayor Grabek said that after-the-fact situations present a difficult dilemma. The structure is located on the shoreline and violates the intent of the 0-75' setback Ordinances. Councilmember Goetten indicated that existed for approximately 40 years. the structure has Zoning Administrator Mabusth referred the Council to a March 7, 1990 memo from the Building Inspector regarding his inspection of the structure. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to allow the accessory structure to remain with no future structural repairs allowed. An updated survey must be submitted and the water supply should be entirely eliminated. Goetten said that the hardship is that the structure has gone undetected for approximately 40 years and though it cannot be structurally repaired, it would be unfair to ask the Vogts to remove it. Councilmember Callahan asked whether eliminating the water supply from the well was included in the motion? Goetten indicated that she had stated that all water sources be eliminated. Callahan suggested that the stove, refrigerator and sink be removed and that no additional facilities, bath or kitchen, be added. Callahan also suggested that a structural engineer's report be submitted. Councilmember Goetten agreed to include those additions in her motion, Peterson seconded. Motion, Ayes-4, Nettles, Nay, Motion passed. - 12 - IB application MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 #1486 SUSSEX SQUARE DEVELOPMENT 3020 FOX STREET PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION DENIAL RESOLUTION §2767* It was moved by Councilmamber Goetten, seconded by Councilmeraber Peterson, to adopt Resolution #2767, denying the amendment of the original subdivision approval for Sussex Square Development. Motion, Ayes-5< Nays-0, Motion passed. #1488 JOHN ROGERS 755 TONKAWA ROAD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION #2768 , Mayor Grabek noted that City Attorney Barrett is a relative Mr. Rogers, and that he will remove himself from the panel and any discussion of this matter. Mr. Rogers was present for the review of this application. City Administrator Bernhardson explained this for a conditional use permit for a guest house use. Mr. Rogers submitted a letter to the Council requesting that a conditional use permit not be required. Mr. Rogers said that he did not understand that t’-e conditional use permit would require the sewer assessment ad SAC charges to be paid. Mr. Rogers intended to use the existing sewer line for the principal structure for the guest house. Mr. Rogers said that he had appeared before the Planning Commission and Cc-ncil approximately one year ago when he applied for variance a. proval to construct an attached garage. Mr. Rogers felt that he had made the Council aware of his intended use of the detached structure at that time. Mr. Rogers recollected that the aspect of sewer charges was not discussed at all in that review. Mr. Rogers said that this will not be a typical guest house. He said that he would be willing to legally assure the Council that the structure will be used only for family use. Councilmember Goetten asked Mr. Rogers if water is being connected to the structure? Mr. Rogers replied, "Yes.” Goetten informed Mr. Rogers that a water connection leads to the requirement for a conditional use permit. Goetten said that Council's concerns go beyond what Mr. Rogers may do with the structure. Goetten said that the structure is being converted from a garage to living quarters. Mr. Rogers' builder informed the Council thau the water supply for the accessory structure will come from the principal structure. - 13 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 ZONING FILE 11488-ROGERS CONTINUED ^ ^ k It was moved by Councilmember Nettles, seconded by Mayor Grabek, to adopt Resolution #2768, granting a conditional use permit for John E. Rogers, 755 Tonkawa Road, with sewer hook up. Mr. Rogers' builder asked why it would not be up to any future subdivider/developer of the property to pay the sewer charges at the time of subdivision? Mabusth explained that it was a requirement of the Code that sewer charges be paid at the time the conditional use is granted. Mabusth also noted that it may be beneficial for Mr. Rogers to pay the sewer charges at this rate rather than paying an inflated amount in the future. Mr. Rogers asked if a kitchen may be added at a later date? Mabusth replied that the kitchen may be added, but that a separate building permit must be obtained to do so. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays- 0, Motion passed. #1490 K-P PROPERTIES 340/350 NORTH ARM LANE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION Mr. Don Peterson was present for the review of this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson explained the purpose of the lot line rearrangement sought with this application. Bernhardson stated some of the historical facts surrounding this property and North Arm Lane. The Planning Commission had recommended denial of the lot line rearrangement due in part to their belief that 17' of right-of-way should be dedicated to the City for a future road. The Planning Commission, during their review of this matter, had asked whether it would be possible to dedicate in lieu of 17'. At that time, staff felt that even 3.5' would interfere with the area required for the on-site septic system. Bernhardson stated that further review of the site has indicated the possibility of locating the septic sites in a way that would allow the dedication of 8.5' of right-of-way. Bernhardson suggested that should chis matter be approved, it be conceptually approved because che potential sites must be tested in the spring. Mabusth informed Council that should they require Mr. Peterson to dedicate 17', Mr. Peterson would withdraw his application. Mabusth suggested that the dedication of 8.5 was better than no dedication from this property at all. Mr. Peterson noted that if there is to be a dedication of 8.5' a 10' variance will be required because 20' is required from the road right-of-way to a septic system. Mr. Peterson showed the Council where the new septic locations will be on the properties. Mr. Peterson indicated that he had no objections to staff's recommendations. Councilmember Callahan asked for clarification regarding the 10' variance for the septic system setback. - 14 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD M.«VRCH 12, 1990 ZONING FILE #1490-K-P PROPERTIES CONTINUED Mabustb replied that the variance applies to the Septic Code Sections which is more of an administrative function of the On site septic specialist# which in Orono is Michael Gaffron. Callahan asked whether it would be possible to allow more of a variance and obtain 17' of right-of-way? Gaffron said that 10' should be maintained between the base of the mound and the right-of-way where some disturbance may occur. Callahan said that due to the present and expected future subdivisions that will be occurring in this area# dedication of roadway is important. Mabusth informed Council that the lot width variance being sought for Lot 2 has been reduced. Planning Commission Representative Kelley stated that Lot 1# as is# could sustain a two-bedroom house. The Planning Commission was making the point that there are some lots in Orono that are not suitable for large houses. Taking 17* of right-of- way would not render Lot 1 unbuildable. It was moved by Mayor Grabek# seconded by Councilmember Nettles, that the amended proposal for a preliminary subdivision of a lot line rearrangement be approved. Approval is subject to the aoplicant's on-site evaluator submitting a septic design for primary and alternate septic sites. Motion# Ayes-4# Callahan, Nay, Motion passed. #1489 F. JOHN HARDIN 1496 PARK DRIVE VARIANCE Mr. Hardin was present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson provided the Council with information regarding this application for variances for an oversized accessory structure. Mr. Hardin stated that he wished to fili in the corner of the existing structure. The slab already exists# it is only a matter of the additional structure. Mr. Hardin said that there has been no opposition expressed by any of his neighbors. Mayor Grabek asked why the Planning recommended denial of this application? Commission had Councilmember Callahan recollected that denial was based on the fact that the Accessory Structure Ordinance had just been adopted. Callahan said that it appears Mr. Hardin had the - 15 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 ZONING FILE #1489-HARDIN CONTINUED additional slab poured with the intention of requesting variance approval and completing the building at a future date. Howeve", the Ordinance changed after the slab was poured and Mr. Hardin now requires two variances. Councilmember Goetten said that allowing Mr. Hardin to pour the additional slab was almost guaranteeing him that he would be able to put structure over it. Mabusth noted that in the area where Mr. Hardin resides, hardcover is not an issue. The issue is the structure itself. At the time Mr. Ha .din constructed the building, he met the requirements of *-he Accessory Structure Ordinance in effect at that time. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to approve the variances to allow an oversized accessory structure for Mr. John Hardin. Coun^ member Goetten was .cympachetic to Mr. Hardin's need for cn« extra space and complimented him on the appearance of the building. Goetten said that there is no demonstrated hardship to warrant the variances. Councilmember Peterson asked for clarification regarding the notv**_ion "garage new position", shown on the survey. Mr. Hardin expla-.'ed that he had moved the existing garage to that location prior 1.0 constructing the ncv building. Callahan interpreted the purpose of the Accessory Structure Ordinance had to do with the aesthetics of structures on a lot. If aesthetics are the focus, then Mr. Callahan believed that this accessory structure would look more pleasing if the corner were filled in. . Motion, Ayes- 3, Peterson, Goetten, Nay, Motion passed. #1491 JACK RHODE 1690 SHADYWOOD ROAD RENEWAL VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2769 This matter had been approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Goetten indicated that she had intended to remove this item for discussion, but had overlooked this item she had circled on her agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to remove this item from the Consent Agenda so that it may be discussed. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. City Administrator Bernhardson explained the facts involved w’th this renewal variance and added that the applicant had SUL. ■tted a building permit application. Councilmember Goetten stated that she was not aware that the applicant had already submitted an application for the building - 16 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 ZONING FILE #1491-RHODE CONTINUED permit. Goetten said that may omit further consideration of this matter. the possibility of any Bernhardson advised that the building permit has not been issued. Goet' said that in light of the nature of other items on the agenda this evening, she felt that this item should not have been on the Consent Agenda, but that there be an opportunity for it to be discussed. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Callahan, to adopt Resolution #2769, approving the renewal variances sought originally in application #1381. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. ♦1494 FRANCIS LIGHTLY 3585 FREDRICK STREET VARIANCE REFERRAL BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to refer application #1494, Francis S. Lightly*s variance application for the property located at 3585 Frederick Street for reconsideration by the Planning Commission at their March 19, 1990 meeting for the purpose of reviewing and - Aking a recommendation regarding the amended proposal. Motion, ..yes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. JOINT USE DOCK LICENSES RESOLUTIONS #2770 THROUGH #2777* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, adopt Resolutions #2770, #2771, #2772, #2773, #2774, #2775, #2776 and #2777 for Foxhill Homeowners, Minnetonka Power Squadron, Walters Port, Sandy Beach, Victoria Estates, Rhode/Enlow/Lindahl, Forest Arms, and Navarre Cove respectively. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: There was no City Engineer’s Report for this meeting. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT: Mayor Grabek indicated that he had no meeting. There was no report from the Council. report for this - 17 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD 12, 1990 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: STUBBS BAY City outlining project, number of ordered, gauge the proceeds. SEWER PR0.7ECT Adminis-rator Bernhardson presented information an alternate process for ordering and adopting the The process would allow the City tc determine the appeals that may exist prior to the project being Staff is recommending that this process be used to Cit-^'s risk involved v/ith the project before it In adaition, Bernhardson presented a draft letter and petition that would be mailed to the affected property owners. Bernhardson asked the Council to review and comment on the letter and petition. Bernhardson said that financing of the project is a third consideration. Bernhardson provided information regarding the City's contributions for past sewer projects. Bernhardson also presented the Council with letters received from property owners that wish to be exempt from the project. Mr. Steve Whitman, 3620 Eileen Street, had a sketch showing the properties that are requesting to be exempt from this project. Mr. Whitman said that he has a septic system that is fully functional and has adequate land to expand if necessary. Mr. Whitmin did not feel that the cost of the sewer project would be proportionate with the increase in his property value. Mayor Gtabek informed Mr. Whitman that Council would have a better perspective on the properties that should be included or excluded from the project by the March 26th Council Meeting. Mayor Grabek agreed with staff's recommendations. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to accept staff’s recommendation for the process for this project, which J imits the City's risk as much as possible. Motion, Ayes-4, Peterson, Nay, Motion passed. Mr. John Theise suggested to the Council that it is unlikely that 70% of the property owners involved in this project will agree to the project. Councilmember Callahan and City Administrator Bernhardson indicated that 70% approval was not necessarily significant at this point. Councilmember Callahan indicated that he opposed the City contributing to this project but recommended delaying any further decisions unti.. there is more information regarding the cost of the project. - 18 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 STUBBS BAY SEWER CONTINUED It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, that the letter sent to residents indicate that the City is not interested in contributing to the project. Motion, Ayes-4, Peterson, Nay. Motion passed. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to table the issue of the property owners wishing to be exempt from this project until the March 26th Council Meeting. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES City Administrator Bernhardson briefly reviewed the status of this issue. After review of this matter with the City Attorney, it is recommended that the ordinance be amended to allow on-sale licensees in the City of Orono to have cigarette vending machines. This would only allow Jimmies Lounge and the Wayzata Country Club to have cigarette vending machines. Mayor Grabek indicated that he would prefer to have cigarette vending machines banned entirely from Orono. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to ban cigarette vending machines from Orono. Mayor Grabek asked City Attorney Barrett if there are any legal problems with such a proposal? Barrett replied that many cities have passed ordinances totally banning cigarette vending machines. Barrett noted that some of those cities have been sued, but advised Council that they could probably uphold the ordinance. Motion, Ayes-4, Peterson, Nay, due to her belief that it is not the duty of an electea official to do the educating on the ills of cigarette smoking. Motion passed. NAVARRE MASTER PLAN CONSIDERATION City Administrator Bernhardson presented information to Council regarding the estimated cost to complete master planning in the Navarre area. Councilmember Nettles asked whether anyone in Navarre has expressed interest in redevelopment? Bernhardson replied that there does not seem to be any parties interested in redevelopment. He said there may be interest in the development of a long term plan. Mayor Grabek said that he is concerned that there is no specific plan for that area. He felt that the City had somewhat of a responsibility to provide that. Grabek asked what provisions the City could use to require that any development plan be upheld? City Attorney Barrett replied that the best way to provide a - 19 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 NAVARRE MASTER PLAN CONTINUED means to have any plan upheld would be to do a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and establish zoning ordinance's that would address aesthetic control. Mayor Grabek suggested tabling this matter and requesting that staff provide a proposal of what can be done once a plan is put in place. Councilmember Goetten indicated that she would like to see some costs involved with that process. Councilmember Peterson asked if $18,500 has already been spent on this issue? Bernhardson replied that is correct. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to table this item for a maximum of 90 days to allow staff time to prepare information regarding the options available for the City once a redevelopment plan for Navarre is in place. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. ENGINEER - SERVICE REVIEW City Administrator Bernhardson presented the Council with information regarding the current Engineering services provided and possible alternatives. Councilmember Goetten indicated that she would like to have a cost comparison for an in-house engineer, including support staff. This was an information item and there was no motion. WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS City Administrator Bernhardson informed the Council that the water conservation regulations that were imposed last year will be reinstated April 15th. Mayor Grabek asked if the City's regulations addressed pumping from the lake? Bernhardson replied that the regulation prohibits the use of any water source on an odd/even basis. Grabek indicated that there were opinions to the effect that pumping from the lake has an insignificant impact on the lake. Goetten said that prohibiting pumping from the lake reminds residents that the lake water is a precious resource and should be used carefully. Goetten said that anything the City can do to safeguard the lake is important. - 20 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS CONTINUED Eernhardson said that regulating the withdrawal of water from Lake Minnetonka is a function of the DNR. Eernhardson suggested that there may be a way for the City to impose controls if the withdrawal is considered from a sanitation view point. Mr. Theise asked whether it is not better to use the lake for watering rather than take water from a pure source and the aquifer by using a well. Mayor Grabek suggested that this issue be further reviewed, but that the water conservation regulations imposed last year be reinstated April 15, 1990. This is an informational item and there was no motion. 1990 COMPOSTING City Administrator Eernhardson presented an outline of the considerations involved with a composting program. Eernhardson indicated that he should have some cost estimates for the program soon. Councilmember Peterson asked Public Works Director Gerhardson if he has been approached by Long Lake, Minnetonka Beach or Spring Park to use Orono's composting facility? Gerhardson replied that Long Lake has expressed interest. EURASIAN MILFOIL PROGRAM - CITY PARTICIPATION* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to allow LMCD to use the Lydiard Avenue Swimming Beach for off-loading of mil-foil for a one week period during the summer of 1990, contingent upon approval of the adjacent neighbors and no adverse impact on the swimming activities, and to allow the disposal of an agreed upon amount of mil-foil at the Orono compost site. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays- 0, Motion passed. HAZARDOUS BUILDING ACTION 2405 DUNWOODY AVENUE, 3865 SHORELINE DRIVE, 3875 SHORELINE DRIVE AND 3877 SHORELINE DRIVE RESOLUTION #2778, #2779, #2780 AND #2781* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt Resolutions #2778, #2779, #2780 and #2781 for Hazardous Building Action for 3865 Shoreline Drive, 3875 Shoreline Drive, 3877 Shoreline Drive and 2405 Dunwoody Avenue respectively. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. 1989 CORPORATE REPORT* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to accept the 1989 Corporate Report for the City. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. - 21 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 POLICE VEHICLE ACQUISITION Councilraember Peterson asked if the information being presented could be typed to appear more legible? Bernhardson said he would have the information typed* Peterson asked whether the Police Department was considering the purchase of a vehicle for the canine unit in 1991? Bernhardson indicated that he did not believe that was proposed, but would look into the matter further. Peterson suggested that one of the Lieutenant's squads with higher mileage be replaced rather than the Chief's squad that has less mileage. Peterson felt that due to the Lieutenants being on the street patrolling, that they should have a vehicle that will be more dependable. Bernhardson replied that the Chief's squad is older and would be turned over for the Reserves to use. The Lieutenant's squad though it has more miles, is not as old and is in better condition. Councilmember Goetten asked when the Lieutenant would be scheduled to receive a new car? Bernhardson indicated that to the best of his knowledge, the Lieutenant would get a 1989 vehicle in 1991 and would receive a new vehicle in 1992. Councilmember Peterson asked Bernhardson what constituted "an extended period of time" for a squad to be out of service before the Chief's squad would be used. Bernhardson replied that an extended period of time would refer to a situation where a squad is "totaled" and another squad is not immediately available for purchase. It was moved by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to give one of the three new squads to the Lieutenants in light of the fact that Chief Kilbo's squad does not have that many miles on it and that the Lieutenants should have a vehicle that will be more dependable. Mayor Grabek asked whether there has been any indication that the Lieutenants cars are not safe and dependable? Bernhardson was not aware of any concerns regarding the safety of the vehicles driven by the Lieutenants. Grabek suggested that the recommendation of the Police Chief and City Administrator should be approved, unless there is a specific reason to do otherwise. Peterson said that it is difficult to make any other determinations because the information presented is difficult to decipher and understand. Bernhardson explained that he had written page one of the - 22 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 POLICE VEHICLE ACQUISITION CONTINUED attachment in 1988. Bernhardson felt that having the information typed up would perhaps lead Councilmember Peterson to believe the information had been gathered recently rather than having been planned some time ago. Peterson indicated that she would like to be provided with information explaining how the determination is made to replace the squads. Bernhardson said that with the exception of 1988, three squads are replaced every year. Bernhardson said there are five squads assigned to patrol officers which accumulate the majority of the miles driven. Callahan indicated that if there is an established method for replacing the squads, that the assignment of the vehicles should be left to the discretion of the Police Department. Callahan said that Peterson’s motion may interfere with the regular functions of the Police Department and questioned whether it was Council's place to do that. Motion, Ayes-2, Grabek, Callahan, Nettles, Nay. Motion failed. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to accept the recommendation to continue with the Master Plan of replacement developed in 1987 and that the Master Plan be presented in a form that is more easily read and understood. Motion, Ayes-3, Peterson, Goetten, Nay. Motion passed. 1990 WAYZATA FIRE CONTRACT Councilmember Callahan asked what area of Orono the Wayzata Fire Department served? Bernhardson informed Callahan that the Wayzata Fire Department served the area off of North Ferndale and a portion of West Ferndale. Callahan said that it appears the City of Long Lake is proposing to build a new facility for its Fire Department. Callahan anticipated that Orono may be asked to assist with the funding of the new facility. Callahan indicated that he is not in favor of supporting the new facility. He suggested that Orono be prepared to have an alternate source of fire coverage should Long Lake decide not to serve Orono. It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to approve the fire service contract with the City of Wayzata for 1990. Callahan directed staff to look into an alternate source of fire service should Long Lake wish to terminate its agreement with Orono. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays- 0, Motion passed. SECRETARIAL EMPLOYMENT* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to confirm employment of Theresa Stahl as Secretary effective March 12, 1990, at a starting rate of $9,795 per hour (Level 4, Step I) with a position and salary review 23 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 SECRETARIAL EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED after six months. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. POLICE PART TIME SECRETARY SALARY REVIEW Bernhardson informed the Council that this individual had received a 4% increase at the beginning of 1990. Bernhardson said that he is still recommending a step increase to $6.64 per hour. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to approve the increase of the part time police secretary to $6.64/hour effective 1/1/90. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays- 0, Motion passed. PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to approve the re-classification of position of Public Works Supervisor II to Level 10 and additionally approves an increase in compensation level for Mr. Jack Brinkhaus as holder of that job position to $17,389 retroactive to August 29, 1989 which is the date Mr. Brinkhaus began performing in that position. It is also moved that there be a performance and salary review on the one year anniversary. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. JOINT COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING It was agreed that the Joint Council/Planning Commission Meeting would be held on Saturday, April 7, 1990 at 8:30 a.m. BID AWARD STREET SWEEPER Councilmember Peterson indicated that proposed expenditures as large as this should nc “ be placed on the Consent Agenda. Peterson asked Public Worxs Director Gerhardson whether he has approached other cities regarding a shared use of the street sweeper. Gerhardson replied that Spring Park indicated they were very interested. Gerhardson said he has discussed the matter with Long Lake but they have not indicated their position. last? Councilmember Goetten asked how long the street sweeper will Gerhardson replied that it should last 15 years. Goetten asked how the purchase of this sweeper will benefit Orono? C^rhardson replied that purchasing the equipment will save the C ty money in the long term and will allow for an increased street sweeping program. - 24 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 BID AWARD STREET SWEEPER CONTINUED Councilmember Callahan asked whether it will be necessary to employ an extra person to operate the sweeper? Gerhardson replied that will not be necessary. Mayor Grabek asked Councilmember Peterson if she wished to set a specific dollar amount for expenditures that can and cannot be placed on the Consent Agenda? Grabek noted that budgeted items that are placed on the Consent Agenda may be removed and discussed if Council feels it is necessary. Gerhardson suggested that items requiring sealed bids not be allowed on the consent agenda. He said that would not allow anything over $15,000 to be placed on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Callahan suggested that budgeted items under $50,000 be allowed to be placed on the Consent Agenda. CounciImembers Peterson and Goetten thought that amount is too high. Councilmember Peterson suggested $15,000. Councilmember Callahan suggested trying temporary basis to see how effective it is. $15,000 on a It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to not allow any expenditure over $15,000 to be placed on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Goetten asked if tne fact that only one bid was received for the sweeper presents any concerns? Gerhardson replied that the bid received is fair and reasonable. Motion, Ayes-4, Grabek, Nay, Motion passed. It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to award the bid to MacQueen Equipment Company of St. Paul for one new street sweeper for an amount not to exceed $66,956.00. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. ADMINISTRATOR'S INFORMATION* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to accept the City Administrator’s Information regarding; Highway 12 Corridor Status; LOGO; Westonka Pool; 1972 Shadywood Road; Administrator's Vacation; Goals and Objectives; January Receipts & Disbursements; and Wire Transfers Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: City Attorney Barrett had no report for this meeting. - 25 - MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 LICENSES Councilmember Goetten indicated that she had spoken to a conservation officer regarding leg hold traps. The officer's concern is that trapping beaver in the Spring, also causes their offspring to drown. He suggested to Councilmember Goetten that trapping be done in the fall. Goetten asked that this be taken into consideration. Bernhardson suggested that the March 15 to April 30 time period may address that period. Bernhardson said that he would Icok into the matter further. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to approve the following license(s): Home Occupation: Special Event: Dale R. Pfeilsticker 1830 Lakeview Terrace The Bank Wayzata Annual Half Marathon Foot Race Wayzata to Excelsior May 6, 1990-9:00 a.m, to noon Limited Leghold Trap Permit:Michael & Sally Bosanko 2090 Shoreline Drive Motion, Ayes-4, Councilmember Goetten, Nay, Motion passed. BILLS* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. ADJOURNMENT 10:32 P.M. It was moved by Councilmember Nettles, seconded by Mayor Grabek, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 10:32 p.m. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0, Motion passed. James R. Grabek, Mayor ATTEST: Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk - 26 - 31490.3 TO: Mayor and -mcil PROM: Mc*rk E. B<»rnhai.oCity Administrator DATS: March 14, 1990 SUBJECT: Bedcrwood - Little Legue Proposal Attachments: MflR 26 mo OF ofioifQ A. Bederwood Memo Dated 3/8/90 B. Neighbors of Bederwood Letter 3/10/90 C. Summary of Friends of Bederwood Dated 3/12/90 D. Little League Modified Proposal ISSUE - Determine if Council desires to enter into an agreement witil the Little League regarding temporary utilization of the ball field at Bederwood. INTRODUCTION - Council at its March 12 meeting moved to discuss this item at the 26th meeting. Little League has attempted to work with the neighborhood to limit the number of spokes persons for each side at the meeting, thereby eliminating the need for transfering the meeting to the Otono Schools. As such Little League will have 2 primary presenters and the neighbors having 3. DISCUSSION - As Mr. Larson and Mr. were unable to be in attendance, representatives for the Little League will be Michael Hilbelink and _ _ _. The Little League has attempted to work with the neighborhood but at this point there has been no response apart from an apology from one of the neighbors following a "verbal altercation" of the neighbors with one of the Little League officials following the discussion at the Council on the 12th. The Little League people felt that while they could generate considerable support to "pack the hall" they didn't want to escalate the show of force and that the proposal should stand on it merits not on who had the most supporters there. The format will be: Orono Baseball Association opening comments Neighborhood comments - 20 minutes maximum Open discussion - 20 minutes The primary issues are as follows; - 20 minutes maximum FMBLxmE laaoB fidgrim ISSUES Facilities Fences (Liability) No Fencing Player Area Extent of Fencing None Table for 1 year (At Grade/*Dugout") - Bendi/Screened from field - Fnclosed area .«oaanended Linits roaming/fan intervention * None Table for 1 year Materials Hours of operation Options Tenpocary Fences (Wood/Woven Wire) Backstop/Screen Play Ooveted (Wood Posts/Itoof) * Chain link/Steel posts (Hatovable) Baselines Outfield Wooden *Oe»ent Block 1 # Concession Stand Public Address Lights Scoreboard Parking * None * None None No Change « Wooden Up to 30 minutes either side of gan»« snail one Concrete Block spatxa)/ Exclusive Use 1 to 2 hours Pre game Manual Expand lot (20 City Ejq)ense Parallel parking on Stubbs Posting Christine appropriately 2 IW - Dark 15 April - 30 June M - F 1 July - 15 July 3 nights/week Playoffs Post schedule for tines/dates in use Electric CTMER ACTIVITIES ^ ^ cSoooer Season starts after their season over/fenclng should not Interfere Baseball/ SoftbaU Pick up gasjes Develop/Alternate Field at Bederwood by LitUe League Clininal expense) Agrement Duration 2-3 years maxinua Review after 2 years Alternate Sites Length o' ' * to place in service * Review annually no sp«>cific maxinun * Denotes Park Oosnission RBoonnendation I Areas where Little League disagrees with reccoDendation ACTION ALTERNATIVES 1. Adopt. 2. Amend and adopt. 3. Table. RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the modified proposal presented by the Little League Association 3890.] TO: Mayor and City Cour\cil FROM: < E. B#»rnhardson, City Administrate . 1990DATS: SUBJECT: Li- > L#»agu#» Baspball Diamond - B*^d<?rwood Park Attachments:A. Baseball Diamond Improvement Dated 3/7/90 B. Bederwood Park Memo Dated 2/22/90 C. Bederwood Park Layout ISSUE - 1. Determine if Council desires to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Baseball Association for improvement of Bederwood for use by the Association. 2. If so, what terms, if any, would be attendant to that agreement. INTRODUCTION - At the Council meeting of Febraury 26, 1990 Council referred the issue to the Park Commission. They reviewed the issue again and have outlined the issues in Attachment A. DISCUSSION - As noted in Attachment A, the Park Commission has outlined several conditions upon which any agreement would be conditioned. As noted, the Association agreed to all but the concession stand issue as it is the source of their funds. While a portable facility would not necessarily be attractive, a more aesthetically attractive structure could be required to remove when the Little League leaves. As noted in Attachment C, the use of the chain link fencing would only limit "excess" soccer use and still leaves a soccer field in tact. The layout also illustrates an expanded lot for additional parking slots. It is estimated this would could be done by City employees. As to the issue of "nose in" parking the City could post parallel parking only on Stubbs Bay Road and installing a sign on Christine Drive (a private road) would limit parking on that road. Expanded parking needs are not expected to be substantial. ALTERNATIVES 1. Approve. 2. Amend and approve. 3. Choose not to permit,i 4. Table. RECOMMENDATION - It is cpcommended that the City allow subject to the conditions in Attachment A together with the following: - A Concession stand to be removed upon leaving similar to that for dugouts and fencing. In addition the City would do the following: - Expansion of the parking lot - Posting parallel parking restriction /TTflClffKB'"r TO: Mark E, Pernhardson, City Administrator FROM: John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director DATS: March 7, 1990 SUBJECT: Baseball Diamond Improvements - Bederwood Park On February 9, 1990 Mr. Gary Larson from the Orono Baseball Association appreared before the Park Commission with a proposal for the baseball diamond at Bederwood Park. Mr. Larson stated that they would like to upgrade the ball diamond to Little League standards. Little League standards require dugouts, fencing and a scoreboard, the association would also like to construct a concession stand/press box. The Park Commission approved the proposal contingent on certain requirements (see attached correspondence). On February 26, 1990 the ^ark Commission recommendation was heard by the Orono Council. Because the neighbors objected to the proposal the matter was referred back to the Park Commission. On March 6, 1990 the Park Commission reviewed the proposal for the second time with several neighbors adjacent to the park in attendance. The concern of the neighbors were basically: 1. Increased use. 2. Parking. 3. Noise. 4. Permanent structures creating an attractive nuisance. 5. Interference with other park type activities. 6. Excu^ive use. The Park Commission approved the proposal contingent upon: 1. No concession stand - (they can sell concessions from a mobile unit). 2. 3. 4. at 5. No lights. No public address system. City should consider expansion of the parking lot the City's expense. When Orono Baseball Association mov'3 to another site. City will have option as to whether fencing and dugouts will remain or removed. If removed, must be done by Orono Baseball Association. 6. Orono Baseball Association will submit affidavit of insurance to City. 7. Orono Baseball Association will have exclusive use of ball diamond only from 2 p.m. - dark, Monday through Friday from April 15 to July 15, 1990. 8. Orono Baseball Association must post a schedule of times and dates when ball diamonds is in use. Baseball Diamond Improvements - Bederwood Park March 7, 1990 Page 2 of 2 1 9. The City will review and approve/deny Orono baseball Association use of the ball diamond annually. 10. Orono Baseball Association to extend its best efforts to allow other activities on the ball diamonds, soccer etc. Mr. Gary Larson stated that the above conditions are acceptable with the exception of not being able to construct a concession stand. The reason for a concession stand is to sell candy, pop, etc of which the profits f* The concession pays for maintenance of the ball diamond and tht .pires. Mr. Larson will attempt to pursuade the Council to be allowed to construct a concession stand. 22290. TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Adrainistrato DATE: February 22, 1990 SUBJECT: Baseball Diamond Iraprovements/Bederwood Attachment; A. Baseball Diamond Improvement/Bederwood Memo Dated 2/21/90 B. Orono Baseball Association Proposal Dated 2/1/90 ISSUE - 1. Determine if Council desires to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Baseball Association for improvement of Beder- wood for use by the Association. 2. If so, what terms, if any, agreement. would be attendant to that INTRODUCTION - As noted in the attachments the Orono Little League Baseball Association has found need for a different facility. At present Bederwood Park is an area that could be easily convert for summer's use. This issue has been reviewed by the Park Commission at its February 8, 1990 meeting. DISCUSSION - The use of the area by the Little League would provide a long term upgrade that would be done by the Association to benefit all those in the Orono community. Site improvements include; Construction of necessary fencing Construction of dug outs (above ground) Construction of concession stand When originally approached, the Association indicated that this would be more of an interim solution of up to 5 years, rather than a long term solution. The Association is looking at the land purchased by the Orono School at County Road 6 and Old Crystal Bay Road for a longer term solution. Issues attendent to such an agreement in addition to those outlined in Attachment A include: Determine if guarantee for work completion is desired. Term of the agreement. A primary concern of the neighborhood could be the overflow of parking from the area. Currently there are 20 parking spots in the park and Stubbs Bay Road is currently wide enough to allow for parking on both sides without impeding the traffic flow. In a review by the staff it was indicated that no land use application would be required apart from building permits for the improvements anticipated. ALTERNATIVES - Issue 1 - 1. ’ ‘.cate willingness to undertake an agreement. 2. Desire not to undertake. 3. Table for further discussion. Issue 2 1. Accept issues outlined in this memo and Attachment A for terms of the contract. 2. Add or delete terms. 3. Table for further discussion. RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Council proceed with an agreement to allow it for a terra not to exceed 5 years and indicate that beyond that the Association should look for a long terra solution. Park Commission did recommend approval of the improvement. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by seconded by Council gives conceptual approval to the issue and directs staff to work out the necessary agreement with the Orono Baseball Association. Ayes , Nays cc:John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building and Zoning Administrator I Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director February 21, 1990 Baseball Diamond Improvements - Bederwood Park As a result of increased interest, the Orono Baseball Association is requesting use of the ball diamond at Bederwood Park for little league baseball. However in order to qualify for little league certain improvements to the ball diamond is necessary: 1. One story concession stand only. 2. All permanent improvements become the property of the City. 3. The exclusive use agreement will be reviewed annually. 4. Orono Baseball Association assumes all maintenance of the ball diamond with the exception of the outfield. 5. Orono Baseball Association will submit affidavit of insurance. 6. Orono Baseball Assocation will have exclusive use of field from 2 p.m. through dark, Monday through Friday, May through July. 7. All costs for improvements will be paid by Orono Baseball Association. Because the proposal is an approved use by ordinance, it is not necessary to conduct a public hearing. However, because it will increase use I have notified neighboring residents of the proposal and when it will be before the Council (see attached). Reconnendation - To approve of the proposal as presented by the Orono Baseball Assocation subject to the findings of the Park Commission and entering into an agreement with the City of Orono and the Orono Baseball Association regarding the responsibility of the installation and ownership of the improvements. Proposed Motion - Moved by proposal presented by the" _, seconded by _, tu approve the Orono Baseball Association for improvements to Bederwood Park subject to the findings of the Park Commission and entering into an agreement with the City of Orono and the Orono Baseball Assocation regarding the responsibility of installation and ownership of the improvements. Ayes ___, nays ___. I. PROPOSAL A) The Orono Baseball Association (which serves the youth of Orono, Maple Plain and Long lake) propose building a "regulation" Little League Baseball Field at Bederwood Park on Stubbs Bay Road in Orono. B) The area to be utilized would be the current baseball field on the south side of the park. The layout of the field would remain as is with home plate in the northeast corner of the field and left field adjacent to the Luce Line right-of-way. II. HISTORY A) In 1987, the Orono Baseball Association (OBA) decided to affiliate itself with Little League, Inc. This means that those youth included in T-Ball (ages 5, 6 and 7), Instructional League (age 8), and Little League (boys ages 9 thru 12) now come under the Little League "umbrella". B) 1987 - OBA forms three (3) "major league" teams (ages 10-12). These three teams join five (5) Mound teams to form Upper Tonka Little League (UTLL). - OBA forms nine (9) team "minor league" system (ages 9-12). Games played at sites throughout Maple Plain, Long Lake and Orono. C) 1988 - As number of participants rapidly increases, OBA forms a 4th Major League team. OBA's four (4) teams and Mound's six (6) teams forms ten (10) team UTLL. Playing facilities (Wolner field in Mound and Holbrook Park in Long Lake) are now being utilized to their fullest. - OBA expands minor league system to ten (10) teams. Now using fields in Maple Plain and at Orono Schools. - T-Ball and Instructional teams continue to expand. D) 1989 - Major League continues with 4 teams. - Minor League expands to eleven (11) teams. - T-Ball and Instructional expands by 15%. III.STATUS 1990 - A pivotal year for OBA! We now have the population base, the program, the interest and support of our parents and the financial plans and resources to receive our own Little League Charter. The new charter will be in place for the 1990 season. - Major leagues will remain at 4 teams for 1990 but must expand to 6 teams in 1991 due to increased census in 10 to 12 age group. - Minor league will expand to 12 or 13 teams. - T-ball and Instructional leagues also have increasing participation. - We project a 1990 OBA program that v .11 serve over 450 youth ages 5 thru 12. NEEDS - Since we will now nave our own charter we need a regulation Little League Field. - Wolner Fields in Mound are over-flowing and not available for our continued use beyond 1990. - Holbrook Park in Long lake was built for softball and is not "regulation” LL (fences too long, no safety screen in front of durouts, etc.). We are currently utilizing Holbrook Tuesday and Thursday evenings, but are there on "borrowed time" due to demands for use by other groups. - Therefore, to facilitate having our own LL Charter and our own LL system and to enhance a program that directly serves 250 youth, we need our own regulation LL field! IV. THE FIELD A) A regulation LL field fits perfectly on the previously described site at Bederwood Park. B) A diagram of a regulation LL field is enclosed. C) Major Elements to be constructed: - Chain Link fence to enclose field. Fence will be permanent. - Dugouts can be built so that they can be removed at a later date. - Concession Stand/Press Box - probably a 2-story structure. Believe we can build a temporary foundation (i.e, embedded concrete blocks) so that building could be moved in the future. Structure has a main floor concession stand and a second-story "press box". A 15' X 20' building would be adequate. - The playing field itself is in place. Grass infield will need to be installed (infield is currently gravel). D. OTHER SITE CONSIDERATIONS - Water is available and would be utilized. - Electricity is on street. Would have to be brought in to Concession Stand. I - Parking is adequate. - Toilet facilities would be "portable" as now exists on site. V. USE OF FIELD A. 1990 - If proposal is approved, work would begin with OBA forces as soon as weather permits. - With maximum organization, we can "throw out the first pitch" on Saturday, June 2, 1990. - Beginning June 2, 1990, use of Holbrook Park will be terminated (actual season begins May 5) . Remainder of *:chedule will be played on Wolner Field or Bederwood Field. This schedule will permit minor leagues to use the field also, thus exposing the new facility to use by 250 youth in OBA. - Little League will retain exclusive use of field through mid-July. LL will also have priority on practice times for post-season play through approximately August 10. Minor league will use for post-season tournament finals. B. 1991 to ? - At least for 1991 and 1992 Little League will have exclusive use of field from mid-April to mid-July with same post-season provisions as above. - Major Leagues will use field on a regularly scheduled basis, with minor league using field as time permits. Each youth in the program will have the opportunity to use the field. - Eventual plan is to build permanent fields on school property across from Orono School campus. Those fields would become permanent home for OBA. These fields are in early planning stages. "Best guess" now is that Bederwood would be primary site for Little League through 1993 season. C. BEYOND 1993 Continued use of field for OBA, but on a less formal basis. Fence and backstop would remain. Other structures remain if so desired. Would be ideal "home field" for our minor league system. VI. MTfiCRT.TANEQUS A) Financing - OBA will finance improvements proposed above. B) OBA would welcome any contribution the city of Orono might make in the form of equipment and labor (i.e. tractor, post-hole digger, truck, miscellaneous labor on the site, or on the structures). C) Maintenance - OBA will be responsible for over-all maintenance of field and surrounding area. It would be a tremendous help if City of Orono could mow grass for us, especially in the outfield area. With the cooperation of the City of Orono, the Orono Park Board and the parents and youth of the Orono Baseball Association, we believe a quality facility can be built to serve our community. Furthermore, this facility can be the cornerstone upon which we can build a first-rate baseball program that hundreds of our area's youth can enjoy and benefit from for years to come. Respectfully submitted, ORONO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION 31 CO wen ITSIT n . O 2 Diagram—1 u Diagram showing Little League Field layout. All dimensions are compulsory unless marked "Optional." H February 20, 1990 Dear Resident: Recently the City of Orono received a request from the Orono Baseball Association to perform improvements to the baseball diamond at Bederwood Park. The improvements will consist of contructing dugouts, fencing the entire ball diamond and constructing a press box/concession stand. The reap-n ^or the improvements is to upgrade the existing ball diamond o little league standards. All of the above costs will be paid tor by the Orono Baseball Association. The Orono Baseball Association wi?l perform the above improvements if they can have exclusive use of the ball diamond from 2:00 p.m. through dark, Monday through Friday, May through July. This matter was presented to the Park Commission on February 8, 1990. The Park Commission approved the above request subject t( .. n annual review of the =^ctivities. Because this is an approved use, it is not necessary to conduct a public hearing. However because it will increase the use of the park, the City Council will conduct a public information meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 1990. If you have questions or concerns and can not attend the meeting, please call me at 473-7357. Sincerely, John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director JRG/tln 3-117-23 21 0013 »orge Burnhart 530 Eileen Street iple Plain MN 55359 5-117-23 21 0014 cepht*'''. Whitman 520 Eileen St aple Plain, MN 55359 32-118-23 34 0006 John Dunn 20 South Brown Rd P.O. Bex 77 Long Lake, MN 55356 32-118-23 34 0011 John Merideth 3685 Watertown Road Maple Plain, MN 55359 5-117-23 21 0002 3hn Burger 750 Bayside Rd 3ng Lake, MN 55356 5-117-23 21 0016 ames & Joan Maus 700 Bayside Rd ang Lake, MN 55356 5-117-23 12 0018 aott & Jill Stein 575 Christine Drive Lple Plain, MN 55359 5-117-23 12 0009 aldon Dum: j Stubbs Bay Road South aple"Plain‘,'*-’MN 3 355359 5-117-23 12 0022 Lement 'J. Kroll D Stubbs Bay Road South aple Plain, MN 55356 <iw*. »**■■**•I •U-- I 4050 Bayside Rd. H Maple Plain, MN SS^jy 475-4050 March 20,1990 MAR E 2 1990 Mayor Graybek & Council Members Park Commission Members City of Orono Presently before the council is what I think is a very significant park development issue that may have a long range impact on Orono’s Recreation Park and Open Space development program. I am referring specifically to the proposed Little League ballfic id at Bederwood Park. As you are aware, there has been considerable opposition to u is development. >^y has this been so? Is there any merit in the opposition’s arguments? Also in the midst of this controversy, is the impending urgency to help provide our Little League kids with a place to play this year. You (the City Council and Park Commission) are being hard pressed to sift through the issues to make a decision on the development of Bederwood Park in a short period of time. May I offer my perspective of the issues involved in this matter? I think there are two distinct issues. First, does the city support the development of the OBA Little League program? Second, should Bederwood Park be developed as proposed? I think that all are in agreement that the OBA’s Little League program should be supported in Orono. There is no debate on this issue that I am aware of. On the second issue, however, there is considerable debate. Should Bederwood be developed as proposed? After reviewing the city ’s Park and Open Space Plan, Plymouth ’s Park System Plan, Eden Prairie s Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan, the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) Recreation Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, and having some discussion with the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association’s (MRPA) executive director, both the Plymouth and Eden Prairie director of parks and Phil Bradley, I do not think this development should be allowed. Let me explain why. THE BEDERWOOD FACILITY DOES NOT MEET THE GENERALLY ACCEPTED STANDARDS NECFSSARY TO SUPPORT ORGANIZED ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. Bederwood is designated a neighborhood park in the city ’s park plan and meets the specifications in the above mentioned documents as such. Neighborhood parks are distinctive in that they are designated for ’active and informal use’. Community playfields are designated for ’athletic activities which may be organized or informal’. Little League and Babe Ruth play is considered to be an organized athletic activity and is recommended to be played on community playfields. The neighborhood park service area is one half mile, whereas the community playfields service area is community-wide. It is recommended that a community fie d should be located on either minor arterial or collector roadways and that it should NOT be placed in a residential area, however, if it is, it is recommended that buffering is provided between the use area and the adjacent residential properties. Bederwood is in a residential area and is eight acres in size. There is no room to provide any buffer between the use area and the adjacent properties to the south. Community playfields are recommended to have a minimum size of twenty acres. Our park plan h^ one community playfield that is located at the Orono school campus. A community the size of Orono can be serviced by one community playfield according to NRPA guidelines. It is common that neighborhood parks contain a ballfield. Over sixty percent of the neighborhood parlS in Eden Prairie contain a ballfield and they are not used for organized play. Even though a Babe Ruth size field has been developed at Bederwood, It has not been used for organized programs and it seems apparent from the discussion above that this sort of use may not be appropriate at this site. THIS DEVELOPMENT IS NOT FULLY CONSISTENT WITH OUR CURRENT PARK AND OPEN SPACE POUCY. The current plan states, ’the citizens of Orono have determined that a long range planning objective of .he City is the permanent retention of the rural community ’. Also, it states, ’Orono will carefully locate active-use park and recreational facilities so as to benefit neighboring land uses. All park facilities, and especially community facilities that are expected to draw citizens from outside the immediate neighborhood, will be carefully designed and located so as to serve the best interests of all citizens without disrupting or disturbing established neighborhood lifestyles or traffic patterns’ (General Park and Open Space policy #5). I do not believe these goals and policies can be met by placing an organized athh ric facility in Bederwood Park. ORONO WILL COORDINATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. This is our General Park and Open Space policy #4. It goes on to say that duplication of programs and facilities should be avoided. Coordination with school districts is encouraged. Since the Orono school district has acquired a significant parcel of property for development. At this time we must begin efforts to coordinate with them to allow this property to better serve as a resource in our overall park plan. Little League has expressed interest in using this site as a permanent home for their operations. IT IS UNWISE TO ALLOW OUTSIDE FUNDS TO BE USED TO MAKE SPECIFIC PARK IMPROVEMENTS. Once a capital improvement and change has been allowed it is unlikely that the change can be removed. This caution was expressed by Clif French, the MRPA Executive Director. He cited that the Hennepin County Park Reserve Board instituted a policy specifically NOT to allow outside funds to be used to develop their property because once the investments were made, they sometimes lost the freedom to develop further those facilities according to their own plans This can be the case even when there is contractual assurance to the contraiy. Onte a major investment is placed, it has staying power. My specific concern on this matter is that ve must not allow ourselves to get into a position that might compromise future pa; evelopment plans at Bederwood. Considering the existing controversy, we must c er the possibility that the planned use for this park may change after the Pa mmission updates the City ’s Park and Open Space Plan. In summary, I think it is time to update our city ’s Park and Open Space Plan to address the changing times. As Phil Bradley commented at the last council meeting in his briefing to you, the reaction from the community over this issue is an indicator that it may be time to update the plan. The neighborhood park at Bederwood seems to service a growing number of users who value its present status. The NRPA savs that ’studies of children’s behavior and development have documented the importance of play, especially informal and unstructured play, not only in children’s physical development, but also in their social, intellectual, and creative growth.’ It is the neighborhood park that can provide an informal facility for such play. Also, the use periods for family activities have been moving to evening and weekend hours due to the presence of more working mother ?nd father households. Our park system must address these changing patterns and many others so as to provide the best possible service with the given resources. To develop Bederwood in the fasion proposed would be premature. We should not allow this development to occur Rather, we must work together to provide a solution to the Little League’s site problem in a fashion that will not interfere with proper park planning. Respectfully Submitted, Gary Connell m5TTI." i'iliWR U:591 1^ :i -12.1990 Dear Orono Council, I am writinq as a nearby resident to Bederwood Parity to voice my objection to the use of the park as a Little League baseball field. The intensification of use is not appropriate for this redential park# and lack of adequate parking facility raises-a serious safety is^ue- I think a more approriate plffor a Little League field would be in a less densely populated area such as the Orono School grounds. In speaking with Tom Mich, the school superintendent, about this, he didn't see any problem in building a diamond on the school property for the Little League use as long as there wasn't any drainage problem. 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A l/l vv^JltW , l\ ' 9v\-^j6.-<x. / / j(jf^ H- ^!cS5 tU<'^<=?«r(®u.'NJ C(2CMo Nt *J 5‘^3S^ J t »»m e c>/ 0^ ^ unci I X :f. # •it .?-:.»-f (L» >.## .!k.. ♦ *• • > .; ^4A- • • z 0 UK r 9H ^ .V ,■■ '«A it' I f 15' HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: BEDERWOODLand purchased in early 1970's before area became a residential developmentOriginal plan Included: - Tennis court > Picnic tables - Softball diamond - Playground equipment - Retain "natural setting" - Tree plantings Parking lot Intended to accomodate Luce Line and park usage > Substantial Luce Line usage early evenings Significant demographic changes recently • Rapid residential development - Many families moving into the area - 50+ children currently live within 1/2 mile Steady family and informal sports activity - Significant increase In Informal family use of park in past 1-2 years - 3-4 softball games per week CmZENS FOR PARK PLANNING MARCH 12,1990 EXCLUSIVITY OF USEOBA Proposal for Bederwood1990-1993: Little League exclusive use60 9-12 year olds (4 teams; 15 members each) 2pm - dark Monday - Friday April through July Minor Leagues Cars, parents, siblings, players and officials will result In exclusive use of Ihe entire park for majority of peak season. • Parking lot no longer available for evening Luce Line users: first come, first serve. CrnZEMS FOR PARK PLANNING MARCH 12,1990 SAFETY CONCERNS: BEDERWOODCars between 4 - 7pm weekdays: 34 - 60- Current Luce Line users; 2 - 5 car;;- Current Park users: 2 - S cars- Proposed Little League: 30 - 50 cars - 30 boys per game; 2nd team of 30 arrives before end of previous game - many parents attend; some come in separate cars direct from work - TOTAL: 34 - 60cars Current parking lot accomodates a maximum of 20 cars Overflow parking on west side of Stubbs Bay Road: 14-40 cars - Increased residential development has n <ted In steady traffic on Stubbs Bay, t»\;peclally between ' prr - 40 mph speed lim*i; average ac. typically higher - Stubbs Bay Road hill south of Wc*.^i town creates "blind spot" for road parking over the hill - PARKING ON STUBBS BAY WILL CREATE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD CITIZENS FOR PARK PLANNING MAR>:H12, 1990 LITTLE LEAGUE OFFICIAL STANDARDS*REQUIREMENTS:• Screened’Off area for players to sit behind • 185’ minimum for outfield DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: • Dug outs • Fence • Concession stand - 2 stories • Bleachers • Loud speaker • Regulation field for entire season * Soufce: E.J. Lehiilsky. LMIe League Headquarters, Penrrsytvania Member ol Inlernaltonal Rules Comminee, 3/6/90 CmiENS FOR PARK PLANNING MARCH 12,1990 ALTERNATIVE SITE COMPARISONOrono Community Orono Primary Orono School Bederwood Church School. M P. Main Campus On Sunday, March 18, I walked the entire Primary School Site. If a^^th fi«ld‘^''ould''L‘^placL°well®i^?o\he^Jutfield°a^of the adjacent field, thereby making the adjacentAVf»p*layable. In all instances, two fields would have to be used to make one LL field. AL'rERIMA'TT VE S IT'ES REBUnr-TAl 1 .Pronp Primary School - Maple Plain: (4 existing sites NE corner - remote from any parking. - homes abut right next to field irr/fQ/^ieet/r b B.SE corner • remote from adequate parking - homes abut right next to field. - outfield would be right adjacent to school building ■ might infringe on school playground area C.SW corner - outfield fence would come very close to building. ' might infringe on school playground area. D.NW corner - site is low and has drainage problems for several days after rain. Over-all - All fields are now used 4 days per week. Any site we would utilizes %«ould displace 4 games, including games involving the softball association. There is literally no room at any other site for softball. Parking is currently grossly inadequate to handle current schedule of games. - Would require School Board approval - School Board could take site back from LL baseball anytime they'd like. 2 QRQJiO SCHOOL MAIN CAMPUS - just west of outdoor hockey rinks. A To get this site brought no to the same condition and status as Bederwood could be as much as $25,000. Whatever it costs OBA does not have the money. B Also requires School Board approval and can be taken back by School Board whenever they want. C. D. Site cannot be ready for us in 1990. This site may be where the excavated materials from the new school addition are going to be dumpec raising further questions con cerning timing, drainage, settling of hauled-in materials, etc. JH -2 3. QRQNO CQHM ;NTTV CHURCH across Old Crystal Bay road from Orono School Campus. Cost of site preparation is unknown, not have the money. Whatever it is. OBA does B. Little League strongly advises against building a field on privately owned property due to negative experiences in the past with o«mer pulling the plug suddenly. C. This site is extremely tight. Field would barely fit. If any setback from the property to the north is required, left field will be in the trees. Neighbors own excavator (Wes Bendickscn) indicated that natural flow of drainage would have to be diverted, perhaps creating a problem with property to the south and €»ast. a L.L Field During the process of applying for a LL Charter, we were givan a phamphlet called "HOW TO ORGANIZE A LITTLE LEAGUE." The infor- matlon contained In this phamphlet is what %i»e have relied on to make our plans. Here are some exerpts from this phamphlet; "Complete specifications and description of a Little League Baseball field will be found on other pages in this brochure. However, it is suggested that an area of at least 300 x 300 ft be procured since this provides for scoreboard, fences and concession facilities." "Outfield fences shall be approximately 4‘ft. high." "Sideline fences should be from 30 to 36-Inches high.’ will be higher for safety purposes.) (Ours "Dugouts, etc., should be miniature, scaled to the size of the players. The dugout should be screened for safety reason^*. "It is recommended for best play that the outfield fence should be 200 feet from the point of home plate. A field bounded by a fence 200 feet from home plate at all points provided ideal game conditions." "Bluepri.nts for field layout and construction are available through LL Regional Offices." We sent for the blueprints. They contain every element of LL Field that we h ave included in our Proposal. According to John Eccles (LL District Administrator), there are 22 other chartered Little Leagues in the metropolitan area. Most of tho eagues have multiple fields. Conservatively, those 22 L. Leagues have 35 regulation fields. EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THOSE CLDS has fences, dugouts and a concession building. Why would Orono be the only chartered LL to build an incomplete facility? (See letter from John Eccles sent to Mike Hilbelink) -2- Safety - The most important consideration** - Some of these 11 and 12 year-olds are strong, talented baseball players. The baseballs that they hit and throw can be dangerous to people (especially children) that are in the immediate vicinity of the field. Without the proper type and height of fencing enclosing the field, a dangerous situation exists. Also, fields without fencing are vulnerable to small children wandering onto the field, which creates a dangerous situation An un-fenced field also is highly vulnerable to vandals with ail-terrain vehicles,motorbiKe«. and automobiles. There is not one officer in our association that is willing to be associated with the building of an un-fenced. unsafe Little League Field. Every single chartered Little League in this District has fully developed, safe fields. Why would Orono. with the site ready and the funding in place, be any different. Further, there is not one office^ in our association that would sign the liability insurance policy that we are required to furnish under the provisions set forth by the Park Board unless this field is fenced-in and safe. ^ ill Oteowo . 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The substantially increased traific on Stubbs Bay Road 'voitld create a hazard . and the ine^/itable paikin? on even one side of Stubbs Bay Road "voitid 'ireate a ina’icr safety issue. The parkin? problem could only be' addressed by expansion of the parkin? lot, but none of us are villin? to reduce the size of fte park for a bi??er parkin? lot! ■-Ve ha^,*e chosen to 'uve in Oiono arid pay C-rono taxes becai-?se -ve emoy the lack of oo'vds and the rnal atmosphere. To consder the perk "under-utilized" because it does not -Irav the ■'ro'ds of mner-city parks is a bi? mistake. The park is used daily by families and indnTduals vho apprec-^te Its traid^ty and lack of frenetic activity. There are softball ?ames there 3-*^ umes a 'veek. as Tell as manv other infoimai activities. The parkin? lot is ie?ularl7 used by people aom ail over the Metropolitan area vho l»/e come to bike or hike on the Luce Line Trail The park is paid for ^and intended for use by Orono residents Et»en m the pest year , many nev families vith voun? children have moved into the Orono area near the park, io restrict its usa?e esclusrrtly to Little Lea?uei3 - specifically 9-12 year oM bo:.>3 (only a small poruon of Thom are Orono residents) for the maionty of the Summer a unjust. 7/e suppon Little Lea?tje baseball, and are ea?er ro ;jssist m fmdm? aitemau*/e, more suitable sires for their ?ames. Surely there axe other sites Yhich could benefit from the mvestment m the baseball diemond and concession stand, vithout the safety issues at B Merveed . V/hat about any of the area's public schools ' Local church grounds? Independence park? 7/e ?reatly appreciate Bedenrood Park, and vant to ictam it for unsuractuied use by aJU Orono rcsideno. We are unllin? o assist the City in makin? improvements ® the park, such as upgiadm? the playground eqmpment, or piantm? additonai shade treees. HAME ADDRESS PHONE I March 10, 1990 TO: Mayor Grabek and City Council Members RE: The use of Bederwood Park and proposed request from OBA for use as a Little League Baseball Field Dear Mayor Grabek and City Council Members We strongly support Orono organized athletic activities, such as LittleWe strongly support urono organizeu atmeuL acuviues, ao uivuic League. We believe Little League deserves a field of its own wi^n the next proposal and to work with the OBA to resolve the facility issue Bederwood Park is Orono’s premier park site. Up to this pomt there has been no process for commiuiity input regarding it’s current ^d future development. TTie Park Commission and the community deserve a chance to carefuUy evaluate and plan for the appropriate use of Bederwood and all Orono parks prior to a decision of this magnitude. For many reasons we must strongly urge that you deny the proposed development of Bederwood Park as a Little League Park. 0\^ recommendation is based on two major categories: A. The information tot OBA has presented along with some clarification and our response and B. Alternative site proposals. A. Information Presented and Clarification 1 OBA is requestiiig a “temporary site- 2 to 3 years ”. OBA has stated that they need a Beld from June 8 - June 28 (a three week problem) and by next year will need their own site. In addition they need a field to practice on after June 28 for one all star team. OBA is planning on spending $15,000 on “temporary site” development OBA Ittta atatM that weir goal is to have a permanent field on the Orono campus. $15 000 does not seem to be a dollar figure consistent with “temporary conkruction". It appears that the intention is really not temporaiw but permanent in nature. The proposal discusses the projected need for additional fields as the Orono population increases. It further states tot after 1993 OPA would want, “Continued use of the field for OBA, but on a less formal basis. Fence and backstop would remain. Other structures remain if so desired. Would be ideal “home field" for our mmor league system “ 'note. Minor lea^e system appears to have 12-13 teams in 1990. which is twice as many as the Major system.) [il Should the approved now, can an)^one imaging toki^^e^OB A off other future use of tEe park would eve?receive equal consideration. 2. Traffic/Parking/Safety. During the Park Board Meeting, there was the parlong lot would be inadequate. Theregeneral consensus that the pari was also discussion of the traffic hazard and safety issues of cars parked on the west side of Stubbs Bay Rd just to the south of the hill. consideration in n and others due to The safety of the children and community must be a primary any proceeding. It is dear that there is a risk to children and otners aue to the lack of pacing in the lot, the fast traffic on Stubbs Bay Road and blind spots. The ensuing parking on Stubb ’s Bay Road means there will be children milies entering and leaving vehides while parked next to a road posted iph. The traffic generallv exceeds the posted speed due to the downhill The hill prevents southbound drivers from seeing the vehides or and families enten at 40m. grade. The hill prevents southbound drivers from seeing the vehides or children until they are nearly on top of them. It would be a dangerous situation to enter into such an arrangement which would result in such a saifety hazard. 3. OBA stated that ** For the Orono Little League to receive their charter they would need a regulation field which was required to have backstop, dugouts, and an outfield fence...’* marters. stated lese items are Ltemational Little League C!harter Regulations for a brief summary of the require ments. 4. Gary Larson and OBA stated that the park would be serving over 250 Orono youth at this park. In reality, the proposal states there are to be four teams in this Major League (15 per team) or only 60 boys» ages 9 to 12, who need to use this field now (June 8-28). It is expected there would be six teams or 90 boys in 1991. The non-major league teams already have existing fields (at both school campuses). No team uses these fields on Friday nights. 5. The proposal seeks ^'exclusive use of the field firom mid-Api mid-Julsr’’ and **priority on practice times for post-season pla through August lOth.” The nours of use are from 2pm to darlthrough August 10th.” Monday • Friday. nil to I At this time OBA already has exclusive use of all 13 ballfields through Orono schools. Holbrook and Hackberry always seem to be scheduled. This only leaves Bederwood as an open field for other groui>s, teaxns and famihes to use. There is limited Hmft for parents to spend time with their children after work. -2- This proposal eliminates five out of seven days of use of the park for residents. In addition to Orono residents of all ages who use Bederwood, Luce Line hikers^ikers/walkers need this parking lot for Luce Line access. B. Alternative Site Proposals OBA stated that their were **no other sites available within the district schools or park properties’*. In fact, there are two sites available on school grounds: at the Maple Plain Orono Primary &hool and the Orono main campus. Another site was offered by the Orono Community Church whidi would be adjacent to the property being purchased by the school. Please see attachment Alternative Site Proposal regarding the details of the three sites. We sincerely hope that the Council will carefully look at this proposal. Our comments are both pro Little League sind pro Bederwood park. We wish to find a solution to this problem which results in a good, conforming site for the Little League and allows the other Orono residents continuous opportunities to recreate in Bederwood Park during prime time spring and summer evenings. We are confident that with your thoughtful and careful consideration this can happen. Sincerely, Bederwood P£irk Concerned Citzens Gary and Mary Connell, Bayside Road Scott and JiU Stein, Christine Drive Marla and John Meredith, Watertown Road David and Sherokee Ilse, Eileen Street Clem and Winnifired Kroll, Stubbs Bay Road Phyllis and Weldon Dunn, Stubbs Bay Road Linda and Steve Whitman, Eileen Street Cindy Harris, Watertown l^ad Julie Harren, Landmark Drive David and Phyllis Fritz, Oak Street Steve Gardiner, Ba}rside Road Liz and Curt Levang, Bayside Road *plea8e note that these people signed the original letter. Their signatures, addresses and phone numbers will be available on Monday night. -3- Attachment A Alternative Site Proposals i. Orono Primary Schoott Maple Plain At present there are 4 fields at this school that OBA has exclusive use of Tuesday and Thursday nights. The Softball Association has the use of the fields on Monday and vVe<mesday. Friday night appears to be open at this time. There is space for another ballfield. That ground is flat and grassy, therefore permanent. ------------------------------------------.-----o-------7- not have the aesthetic beauty of Bederwood. This is a very safe, inexpensive and fast site to get up and running. 2. Orono School Main Ccunpus (near the Track, tennis court and ball field facing the Lcdte,) access, is associated with the school, and is an appropriate use of school property. The work could be completed by the June deadline. The setting is idem for enjoying baseball. ii 3, Orono Community Church (Uxated across Old Crystal Bay Road from the school). Property was offered by the church for use as a Little League baseball field. It has wonderful parking (over 40 cars), adequate space for a field, though it might require a small amount of grading in order to drain ^d function properly. Mr Larson was offered this property but at the time of this writing had concerns about entering into any private property, as per Little League recommendations. At this time the site would solve the “temporary request” problem for OBA and would put them adjacent to the school property which is their ultimate goal. Work coiild be expedited probably quicker than any of the other sites including Bederwood. -4- Attachment B International Little Lea^e Charter Regulations The following information came from h J. Lehotsky, National Headquarters in PA, Inti Rules Committee. It is our understanding that he is the head of the rules committee and oversees and gives out all the charters. He can be reached at 717-326-1921. Mr. Lehotsky stated that the following were not necessary for a regulation field: Dugout, outfield fence, concession stand, or a loud speaker. The following are necessary for a regulation field as it relates to a charter A screened off area for players to sit behind. The outfield must be between 185-215 feet. There are other measurements that he mentioned that do not change any thing in this proposal. As for the concern from OBA that they would lose their charter if they played on a field for the 3 weeks in June when they can ’t play elsewehere, Mr. Lehotsky stated,** Playing 3 weeks on a non-regulation field would not disqualify a LL team. This is always subject to the Board’s review, but it has never been a problem.’* This important information shows that Bederwood or most any field would not have to be expensively up^aded to be a legal field. Just about any field will work for those three weeks in June and buys them time to find a more permanent site yet this spring or summer. In addition, speedy work to get a field up to the standards OBA wishes to set is not necessary since they won't be disqualified. -5- Il CITY OF ORONO COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN PART II CHAPTER 8 PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN BASIC PARK AND OPEN SPACE CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES PARK NEEDS ANALYSIS TABLE PARK AND OPEN SPACE GOALS AND POLICIES PARK AND OPEN SPACE GOALS GENERAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE POLICIES URBAN PARK AND OPEN SPACE POLICIES RURAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE POLICIES AND OPEN SPACE PLAN PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY CLASSIFICATION TABLE 8-13 EXPECTED PARK IMPROVEMENTS 8-17 MAP 16 PARK AND OPEN SPACE FACILITIES 8-19 CITY OF ORONO COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN PART II CHAPTER 8 PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN INTRODUCTION The provision of adequate parks and open space areas in a city is an essential element in making a city more "liveable". The increased leisure time, higher incomes and greater awareness of physical fitness among the population has resulted in increased demands for adequate recreation areas and facilities. Thus, it is important for a city to develop a total strategy for meeting these needs in an efficient, economical manner. This Park and Open Space Plan is a refinement ^ad restatement of the ongoing planning practice of Orono citizens. It respects and maintains the historic development patterns of the City. It continues t'.e basic open space concepts established by the first organized comprehensive planning attempts in the mid 1960's and is an updated versior. of the 1974 Orono Village Comprehensive Guide Plan. This Plan is prepared and presented for the following purposes: 1.THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS INTENDED TO IDENTIFY AND LOCATE THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE NEEDS OF THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS. Park, recreation and open space requirements are directly related to a community's land use plans. Public recreation needs are also related to the availability of alternative leisure time activities. Thus, Orono's urban neighborhoods are seen to require different forms of open space and park land than our rural areas. 2.THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS INTENDED TO BE A [MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR CITY OFFICIALS, CITY STAFF, AND OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED IN DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING AND MANAGING RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES IN ORONO, The Park and Open Space Plan indicates to citizens and local officials the location, type and function of the various parks, open space areas and recreational facilities available in the City, and indicates relative priorities in the use and improvement of these facilities. The Plan can assist in reviewing development proposals for areas impacting existing facilities. The Plan can identify future open space requirements and can assist in planning for acquisition of additional properties either for immediate im;?rovement or to protect arcflij .1.',?lanated for parks and open space from being converted to other lan<i uses. CMP 8-1 PARKS JUNE, 1980 3.THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS THE RECREATION OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PLAN, DESIGNED TO ADDRESS AND CONFORM TO ALL THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK GUIDE. For this purpose, this Plan is completed in sufficient detail to explain how Orono's plans and facilities are consistent with our local needs and with the planned metropolitan facilities located nearby. This purpose and content is consistent with the other elements of the City's Community Management Plan, with the requirements of the 1977 Mandatory Land Planning Act and with the local "systems statement" issued to Orono by the Metropolitan Council. SCOPE THE TIME FRAMEWORK OF THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS INTENDED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE REGIONAL PLANNING PERIOD OF 1980 THROUGH 1990, AND WITH THE CITY'S PERMANENT PLANNING POLICY FOR RURAL ORONO. The goals, policies and expected recreation and open space requirements contained in this Chapter are set in the context of the legislative mandate to plan for regional needs through the year 1990. In many respects, however, this Plan must extend its effects well beyond that arbitrary planning date for three reasons: 1. Park land not acquired when available will be difficult if not impossible to acquire later. 2. Park land once acquired becomes the permanent responsibility of the City, or another government agency, for continuing maintenance expense, and for permanent loss of tax inccme. 3. Orono's urban area is essentially fully developed and Orono's rural area land use plans are intended to be permanent. Consequently, Orono's Park and Open Space Plans are written and intended to be permanently applicable, especially insofar as public land acquisition is concerned. CMP 8-2 : t.'; PARKS JUNE, 1980 BASIC PARK AND QPgN SPACE CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ORONO'S COMMUNITY iMANAGEMENT PLAN. ALTHOUGH THE STATISTICS AND DETAILED POLICIES APPLY SPECIFICALLY TO THIS ONE ELE:^NT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING, THE OVERALL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES HAVE BEEN DERI^/ED FROM JOINT AND CONCURRENT CONSIDERATION OF ALL COMMUNITY PLANNING ELEMENTS. THEREFORE, THE POLICY DECISIONS RELATING TO ORONO'S FUTURE RECREATIONAL FACILITY REQUIREMENTS COMPLEMENT AND BAIANCE REGIONAL PLANS WITH LOCAL CONCERNS FOR HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GENERAL LAND USE. PARK AND OPEN SPACE NEEDS ARE FOR BOTH ACTP/E AND PASSIVE PURPOSES. Active recreation areas are oriented toward sports and recreation activities such as baseball, football, tennis, hockey, etc. Cn the other hand, passive recreation areas are orie.nted towards leisure activities such as environmental and nature areas, cultural and historic sites, wildlife habitat areas and open vistas. Ideally, a variety of active and passive recreation facilities will be provided within a city to ensure that all needs of the entire community are met. Typical outdoor recreation activities include the following: PASSIVE - walking, sitting, scenic viewing, observing wildlife, photography, art (such as painting), card playing, picnicking, historic preservation or documentation, crafts. ACTIVE _ jogging, tennis, baseball, softball, soccer, football, hockey, skating, skiing, fishing, boating, camping, swimming, playing on special equipment such as slides, swings, sandboxes, etc. REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES ARE INTENDED TO SERVE A WIDE GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND A LARGE NUMBER OF USERS. Regional parks are intended to provide facilities for outdoor activities which are not normally available in neighborhood parks or local municipalities. This might include such unique features as a zoo, or a river, or simply more space for picnicking, boating, hiking or experiencing an uncompromised sense of nature. Use of t.,ese facilities is typic’^lly infrequent for any one person or family because of the special effort necessary to reach the park from a distant neighborhood and/or the infrequent desire to participate in the special activity. CMP 8-3 PARKS JUNE, 1980 Orono residents have been blessed with at least three regional recreational assets close enough to be used on a regular basis. Morris T. Baker Park Reserve offers general recreation and a major natural area; the DNR's Luce Line Trail offers hiking and horseback riding to many Orono residents on a daily basis; and Lake Minnetonka provides a multitude of active and passive recreational opoortv’nities. LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES ARE INTENDED TO SERVE A RELATIVELY SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD ON A FREQUENT USE BASIS. These facilities should provide sufficient open space and/or special equi,»^*^ent to provide recreation and athletic activities not possiblo on typical r- >.dential properties. Local parks and recreation areas should be designed and located to serve individuals on a familiar, almost daily basis. The service area should be relatively small as should the number of users at any one time. Typical features might include playground equipment, ball fields, tennis courts and -'^ardens or pathways. PRIVATE OPEN oPACE AND RECREATION FACILITIES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO COMPLEMENT PUBLIC FACILITIES. Beyond the provision of public recreation facilities at the regional and local level, the private sector provides a large share of the outdoor recreational opportunities, especially in Orono. Examples include several golf courses, riding stables, and commercial marinas offering access to Lake Minnetonka for persons not owning lakeshore. These private facilities lessen demand for investment in public facilities, produce tax revenue, stimulate secondary services, provide services not available publicly, and provide direct employment opportunities. In addition, the individual ownership of open space on residential lots provides the most accessible, most frequently used recreation opportunity for all citizens. ORONO IS PARTLY IN THE METROPOLITAN URBAN SERVICE AREA AND PARTLY IN THE RURAL SERVICE AREA. Areas generally located along Lake Minnetonka have been developed to urban densities for many years. Areas away from the Lake have remained rural in density and character. The citizens of Orono have determined that a long range planning objective of the City is the permanent retention of the rural community. The Community Management Plan is not a staged growth plan and urban density will not be spread into the rural area. CMP 8-4 PARKS JUNE, 1980 ORONO’S LAND USE PLAN CALLS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN BOTH THE URBAN AND THE RURAL PORTIONS OF THE CITY. The urban area is expected to have new residential development on existing vacant lots and undeveloped parcels similar to the forms of development projected for the closer-in suburbs. Overall urban population is expected to remain very close to the existing numbers because of the limited land available for development and because developed density is limited by the ecological considerations of proximity to Lake Minnetonka. The rural area is expected to have continued residential development on lots of 2 to 5 acres each with gross developed density limited to about 1 ..t per 7 acres because of the large percentage of wetlands, steep slw.^s and public open space. Total population forecast is indicated in the following table. CITY or ORONO - POPULATION PROJECTIONS POPULATION FORECASTS YEAR Urban Area Rural Area TOTAL CITY 197!5 L990* 1990 :C00 SATURATION 4160 4260 2627 3040 S120 3220 5900 3640 7200 3800 6787 7290 8340 9540 llOOO HOUSEHOLD FORECASTS 1970 1980» 1990 :000 SATUOATION 1400 746 1450 980 1740 1040 2000 1180 2146 2430 2780 3180 2400 1267 3667 •1980 Escimata. to varifiad by cansua in proqraaa Sourca: 1970 Cansuai 1910 City Racords; 1990-Sacuration. City and Matropolitan Council Projactiona 3-31-7I ORONO'S U^RAN AND RURAL NEIGHBORHOODS REQUIRE DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF PUBLIC OPEN SPACj J'JD RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. The urban areas of Orono have sufficient land use and population density to allow placement of parks and playgrounds within walking distance of a reasonable number of users. The rural areas of Orono have the population dispersed enough that typical urban parks or playgrounds would not be accessible to very many citizens on a regular basis. In addition, the cost of acquiring and maintaining local playgrounds must be justifiable by the number of benefited property owners within use-distance of the facility. MOST ORONO RESIDENCES HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO OPEN SPACE RECREATION. The majority of Orono's urban neighborhoods have reasonable and usable open space around every residence because of environmental limitations on excessive hardcover. In addition, a great many of Orono's urban residences are built on lakeshore property with immediate accessibility for boating, swimming and fishing through out all of Lake Minnetonka. Orono's rural residences have ample amounts of open space on each property and are frequently blessed with woods or wetlands serving as wildlife habitats and additional passive open space. Many rural homes have quick access to either Lake Minnetonka, Long Lake, or the trail system leading to Wolsfeld Woods or Morris T. Baker Park Reserve. CMP 8-5 PARKS JUNE, 1980 A PRINCIPAL GOAL OF ORONO’S PLANNING PROGRAM IS THE PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AMENITIES, PARTICULARLY THE WATER QUALITY OF LAKE MINNETONKA. The Environmental Protection Plan emphasizes Orono's unique environmental position in relation to the long>term health of Lake Minnetonka. This i' 'ital to Orono*s recreation plans because Lake Minnetonka is the single most used, most significant recreational facility available to Orono residents, and to many other citizens of the metropolitan area. If Lake Minnetonka's water quality diminishes, recreational use of the Lake for fishing, boating and swimming will be lost. LAKE MINNETONKA IS AN UNPARALLELED RECREATIONAL FACILITY. Lake Minnetonka as shown on Map No. 1, is actually a series of lakes or "bays'* inter connected by narrows or channels. Some bays are up to 90 feet deep while other areas are extremely shallow. Lake Minnetonka outlets at Grays Bay '.n the City of Minnetonka into Minnehaha Creek and eventually into the Mississippi River. LAKE MINNETONKA IS THE TENTH LARGEST LAKE IN MINNESOTA. Lake Minnetonka has a surface area of approximately 21.5 square miles and a capacity of 400,000 acre feet of water at the normal lake elevation of 929.4 ft. MSL. One third of the lake surface is in Orono as are 40 miles of its over 100 miles of shor^iline. LAKE MINNETONKA HAS SUBSTANTIAL PUBLIC VALUE AS A RECREATIONAL ASSET, as an environmental resource and as a setting for private residential development. Lake Min.ietonka's closeness to Minneapolis combined with its size have long given it a unique status among the lakes in Minnesota. In the 1880*s, Minnetonka became a nationally known resort area and has been a favorite locale for summer and suburban homes for generations. From the viewpoint of the fisherm'an, the lower lake resembles the more northern waters of the state, whereas the upper lake and its bays resemble southern Minnesota waters. The large size of the lower lake is a major attraction for sailboaters while the variety of bays, channels and water routes offer attraction to the casual boater. THE AMOUNT OP LAND IN ORONO DEVOTED TO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FAR EXCEEDS THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S STANDARDS. The Metropolitan Council has adopted a classification system to describe different types of parks as related to their facilities and their service area. At the present time, there are many public and private parks and open space facilities located in the City of Orono. The recreation and open space facilities make up a total of 676 acres of which 310 acres are public and 365 acres are private. CMP 8-6 PARKS JUNE, 1980 The following table compares, by classification, the amount of land in Orono devoted to recreation facilities compared to federal standards for open space requirements: PARK NEEDS ANALYSIS IN ORONO Type of Park Standard Per 1,000 Acres population Standard Required Acres in Orono* Actual Orono Acreage Mini Park . 5 3.6 9 Neighborhood Park 2.0 14.6 14 Community Playfield 1.5 10.9 100 Community Park 3.5 25.5 - Special Use Park --141 Regional Park 15.0 109.5 250 + *1980 Population - 7 22.5 ,300 acres/1,000 164.1 acres 474 acres public 645 acres private 1119 acres In analyzing the existing parks and open space system in Orono, it is clear that the total parks and open space area exceeds the standards for the existing and proposed population in the city. It should be noted that much of the parks and open space area in the city consists of golf courses or regional parks. This is balanced by the fact that a great majority of the land area in Orono is rural in nature and will remain so in the future. Urban neighborhood park requirements are already met quite nicely by the amount of land already provided. Thus, there does not appear to be a great need to acquire additional land for parks and open space purposes in the foreseeable future. i CMP 8-7 PARKS JUNE, 1980 :% PARK AND OPEN SPACE GOALS AND POLICIES Orono's Parle and Open Space Plan is based upon the following Goals and Policies, which in turn are consistent with the other elements of Orono's Land Use and Community Management Plans: PARK AND OPEN SPACE GOALS I 1. TO PROVIDE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DIVERSIFIED ENOUGH TO SERVE ALL ORONO RESIDENTS. 2. TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCE AREAS AND WILDLIFE HABITATS, 3. TO PROVIDE CITY PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES NECESSARY TO COMPLEMENT REGIONAL AND PRIVATE FACILITIES. 4. TO ACHIEVE THE ABOVE GOALS WITHIN THE FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES OF THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS. GENERAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE POLICIES EVERY RESIDENCE SHOULD HAVE ITS OWN PRIVATE OPEN SPACE. Individual open space can be tailored to individual recreational desires. Individual open space is ths most accessible place of outdoor recreation, affording frequent use and therefore improved community health. Private open space is the least expensive form or outdoor recreation, both to homeowner on a use basis, to the nation on an energy conservation basis, and to the public on a total-cost basis. This policy is consistent with the city's environmental commitment to preserve open space and to limit and improve the quality of surface water runoff. NEW DEVELOPMENTS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE PRIVATE OPEN SPACE WITH PUBLIC RECREATIONAL PLANS. This includes providing complementiry land uses and complementary recreation facilities. This includes encouragement for providing a private trail system coordinated with the public bike- hike and Luce Line trails. CMP 8-8 PARKS JUNE, 1980 ORONO WILL PROTECT AND PRESERVE NATURAL RECREATIONAL AND OPEN SPACE AMENITIES INCLUDING LAKE MINNETONKA, OTHER LAKES, MARSHLAND, WETLANDS, AND NATURAL WOODLAI'IDS. This recreation policy works hand in hand with Orono's Environmental Protection plans and policies. Once preserved for environmental purposes, these areas provide excellent wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities for all citizens. Orono citizens rely on these natural amenities for a major portion of their outdoor recreational activity. ORONO WILL COORDINATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. Duplication of programs and facilities will only be a burden on the taxpayer without providing any new benefits. Orono will actively encourage all school districts to coordinate their programs and facilities and to open them to the public at all reasonable times. Orono will actively support joint school district - city coordination of community service recreation programs and will coordinate the location and type of recreational facilities with those provided by the State Department of Natural Resources, Hennepin County Park Reserve and the local school districts. ORONO WILL CAREFULLY LOCATE ACTIVE-USE PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES SO AS TO BENEFIT NEIGHBORING LAND USES. All park facilities, and especially community facilities that are expected to draw citizens from outside the immediate neighborhood, will be carefully designed and located so as to serve the best interests of all citizens without disrupting or disturbing established neighborhood lifestyles or traffic patterns. ORONO WILL ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE OPEN SPACE AND DISCOURAGE THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OPEN SPACE. As can be seen on Map Nc. 16 and in the table of existing facilities, Orono already has an inordinately high percentage of land area devoted to recreation open space. When this is added to the large amount of unbuildable wetlands, there is little developable or taxable property remaining. Therefore, Orono will discourage the conversion of any additional large parcels of private land into public ownership, except for the eventual control of Big Island by Hennepin County Park Reserve. This policy does not preclude the creation of small neighborhood or mini-parks necessary to directly serve local residents within the urban area of the city. _Li CMP 8-9 PARKS JUNE, 1980 ■‘'H LAND DEVELOPERS MUST PROVIDE FOR RECREATIONAL SPACE IN ALL NEW DEVELOPMENTS. Land subdivisions or any new development that results in increased land use density, and hence increased demand for recreational services, will be expected to include public dedication of lands necessary for additional parks, playgrounds and open space. If the individual development's density increase or impact is relatively small in lieu of lands the developer will be required to contribute funds for the municipal purchase of such lands or improvement of existing recreation facilities proportionate to the cumulative effect of such density increase. 8. THE ESTABLISHED PARK DEDICATION FUND WILL BE USED FOR PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL PARK LAND AND/OR FOR IMPROVEMENT OF EXISTING UNDEVELOPED PARK LAND. Consistent with Minnesota Statutes, this fund will not be used for any park maintenance or recreation operating expense. This fund will not be used for typical physical improvements normally placed in the annual budget. The intent is for the fund to accumulate to a level sufficient for a large scale activity as may be determined in the future. URBAN PARK AND OPEN SPACE POLICIES 1. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE EXISTING PARKS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL URBAN RESIDENTS. The existing park facilities will be improved to provide a wide range of diversified recreation opportunities. New park locations will be limited to small tot-lots or mini-parks designed for special purposes to serve small neighborhoods not adjacent to existing facilities. THE CITY WILL DEVELOP RECREATION PROGRAMS IN COORDINATION WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS. The City does not have the capability to institute its own recreation program but the City will cooperate and participate in the community service programs offered through the local school districts. This will include improving and making available City park facilities for such activities as swimming lessons and field games. > <1 CMP 8-10 I, PARKS 3.THE CITY WILL IMPROVE LOCAL ACCESS TO AND BETWEEN RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. The City will work toward improving neighborhood access to all recreation facilities including especially provisions for safe walking and bicycling within the immediate area of each park. The City will work toward linking all public recreation facilities with an expanded bike-hike trail system. RURAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE POLICIES PROVIDING FOR RURAL AREA OPEN SPACE WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH LANDOWNER. There is sufficient open space provided on each rural lot to accommodate all passive and many active forms of outdoor recreation. No City or public investment is necessary. RURAL RECREATION FACILITIES MUS* NOT REQUIRE URBAN SERVICES. Major emphasis will be on passive recreation areas that do not attract large numbers of people because urban services such as se-^er, water and frequent police patrolling are not available in the rural service area. RURAL RECREATION AREAS WILL BE COORDINATED BETVJEEN THE CITY, THE COUNTY AND THE STATE. The principal rural recreational facility provided by the City is the bike-hike trail system which is intended to link urban and rural neighborhoods with the DNR's Luce Line Trail and Morris T. Baker Park Reserve. THE CITY WILL ENCOURAGE THE PARK RESERVE TO CONTINUE ITS EXISTING SERVICE LEVELS AT MORRIS T. BAKER PARK RESERVE AND AT NOERENBERG GARDENS. Neither facility has any significant activity level and Orono will encourage that this limited usage continue as appropriate to Orono's rural land use plans. Orono will encourage retention of the natural open space and nature areas in the Orono portion of Morris T. Baker Park Reserve. Orono will encourage the existing conservancy and limited use aspects of Noerenberg Gardens. Orono will discourage extensive development in either location. CMP 8-11 PARKS JUNE, 1980 5. 6. THE CITY WILL ENCOURAGE THE PARK RESERVE TO COMPLETE ACQUISITION AND CONTROL OF THE LAKE MINNETONKA ISLANDS. As discussed at length in the Land Use Plan, Chapter 4, Orono does not have the capability of providing public services and facilities to residents on the islands. The City encourages eventual public ownership of the islands as recreational resources for general lake users. Crono encourages the Park Reserve to continue an active program of land acquisition as it becomes available, but not to encourage condemnation or forced conversion. Orono will work with the Park Reserve in preparing a long range plan for use and management of the islands. THE CITY WILL ENCOURAGE THE STATE DNR TO RESTRICT USE OR ALTERATION OF WOLSFELD WOODS. This is a unique nature area that should not be developed for active use, but should remain in its natural state. In addition, access and traffic control is extremely limited from County Road 6. THE CITY WILL ENCOURAGE THE STATE DNR TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE LUCE LINE TRAIL, AND TO MANAGE ITS USE CONSISTENT WITH THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL AREA IT TRAVERSES. The City will encourage extension of the trail, especially on the eastern end, and interconnection with other city Ui regional trails to provide a coordinated linkage between a wide variety of recreational facilities. The City will encourage the DNR to limit motorized trail usage to west of McCulley Road and the new trail access area. THE CITY WILL ENCOURAGE RETENTION AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE PRIVATE GOLF COURSES. These private facilities provide major active recreation in the City and in addition provide aesthetic open space and open vistas to the benefit of all adjacent property owners and the public alike. The City will discourage conversion of these facilities into non-recreational land use because of the benefit of this recreational opportunity and because the City has limited public services necessary for accommodating any other use. CMP 8-12 - *«wi • • PARKS JUNE, 1980 PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN MAP NO. 16 INDICATES THE LOCATION OF PAPJC, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN ORONO. Parks, open space and recreational facilities in Orono are provided under jurisdiction of private organizations, the City, School District, County and State agencies. Facilities are provided in the full range of classifications identified as desirable for accommodating the needs of all citizens. THE FOLLOWING TABLE IDENTIFIES AND CLASSIFIES PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE FACILITIES IN ORONO. A commonly accepted way to describe and analyze recreational opportunities is through a classification system which indicates different levels of services, different levels of improvement and different service areas. The following classification plan conforms to the regional system developed and adopted by the Metropolitan Council as applied to the types of recreation facilities available in Orono. PARK OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FACILITIES IN ORONO HINI-PARKS Incendad aa amall, often apecial purpoae far.lities that aerve a limited population or a specific qroup such as tot lots or specific neighborhoods. MA.*1E OR IDENTirrCATlON LAND USE SERVICE AREA FACILITIES Private Bohns Point Urban 1/B mile 1/2 acre playground equipment City Antoine (Fagernesr Pt.)Urban U*mile 1-1/2 acres playground equipment open field area City Chevy Chase Urban 1/8 mile 1/2 acre undeveloped City Crystal Bay Rural Cluster 1/4 mile 5 acres playground equipment I open field area - now located on Art Center property City Carman Circle Urban 1/4 mile 1/8 acre open play area City Cygnet Ruxal 1/4 mile 1 acre undeveloped City Forest Arms Urban 1/4 mile 1 acre lakeshore open spare City Navarre (Lyric Ave.) Urban 1/4 mile 1/2 acre undeveloped - playground equipment to be relocated from parking lot TOTAL 8 Areas 10-1/8 acres i CMP 8-13 EABKi JUNE, 1980 NEICHBORMOOD PARKS Intsndtd for more active uae than mint-parka, with areas -- - - - - - - - - - -provided for field games or special activities that serve sore than the imnadiate neighborhood. JURISOXCTION NAME OR IDENTIFICATION LAND USE SERVICE AREA SIZE FACILITIES City Bederwood (Stubbs Bay Road) Rural Northern Orono 8 acres open field area with future bell fields City Casco Beach (Cnsco Point Road) Urban Casco Point 1/8 acre swimning beach City Casco Rink (Casco Point Road) Urban Navarre - Casco Point 1 acre open field area winter skating rink City Hackberry (North Willow Drive) Urban- Rural Northern Orono 4 Long Lake 4 acres open field area soccer field playground equipment City Lydiard Beach (Kelly t Lydiard) Urban Kelly- Shorehills 1/2 acre twiming beach City Sandy Beach (Maple Place t Cherry Avenue) Urban Saga Hill Fagerness Point Shadywood 1/4 acre twiiming beach TOTAL $ Areas 14 acres COMMUNITY PLAYFIELB Intended for intensive active-uae recreation, particularly organised athletic events, fields and equipmsnt. Zncludts specialised athletic JURISDICTION NAME OR IDENTIFICATION LAND USE SERVICE AREA SIZE FACILITIES City Orono (Milf (Orono Orchard Road) Rural City 4 Lake Area 4S acres 9 hole go*f course School District 27S Orono School Campus (Old Crystal Bay Read t Waysata Boulevard) Urban- Rural Northern Orono. Long Lake, School Dist. 278 35 acres football field, running track, baseball 4 softball fislds, tennis courts, playground equipment, open field areas Private Lakeview Golf (North Ana Drive) Open to Public Rural Lake Area 160 acres 18 hole golf course Private Waysata Country Club (Waysata Boulevard) Private Rural Metro 4 Lake Area 200 acres 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, gym, swimming pool Private woodhill Country Club (Shoreline Drive) Private Rural Metro 4 Lake Area 200 acres 18 hols golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool TOTAL S Areas 80 acres public * 560 seres private REGIONAL PAt'A RESERVE Intended as a natural area for quality outdoor activities,including tome ipecial use •Etat. JURISOXCTION NAME OR IDENTIFICATION LAND USE SERVICE AREA SIZE FACILITIES Hennepin Cty. Park Reserve Morris T. Baker Park Reserve (Cty. Rd. IJ- Medina- extends to Highway 12 in Orono) Rural Metro Region 250 acres in Orono Orono section is intended to remain a natural area - only facility is a bike-hike trail. Camping, swimming, boating activities available at Lake Independence 2 miles north - connectsd by trail to Orono. CMP 8-14 PARKS JUNE, 1980 NATOM ABEAS intended for peeeive uee recreation . Ikinq or hiking end ee conservetic . ereei for natural opr apace. MAIJE OR lOCNTiriCATION LAND USE SERVICE AREA sizr FACILITIES Private (Nature Conservancy) Perndale .Harsh (Shoreline Drive) Rural None SO acres in Orono natural wetlands wildlife habitat City Casco Circle (Casco Point) Urban Southern Orono B acres woods and open fields City Casco Covs Island Urban N/A 3/4 acre wetlinds - wildlife area City Highwood Nature Trail (North Shore Drive) Urban Central Orono 12 acres woods and we..lands wildlife habitat City Shadywood Road Urban N/A 20 acres wetlands - wildlife area City Summit Landing Rural Northern Orono S acres woods lakcshora on Long Lake School District 278 Lake Classen Rural School District NW Orono S acres*natural wetlands duck ponds wildlife study area adiacent to school campus Hennepin Cty. Park Reserve Morris T. Baker Park Reserve Rural NW Orono Metro See Park Reserve Classification Hennepin CL/. Park Reser.’e Big Island Rural Lake Users 40 acres wetlands and woods State ONR Holsfeld woods Rural Metro 20 acres in Orono original native hardwoods trail system TOTAL 10 Arass 45-1/4 acres city * IIS acres controlled by others Sl'CClAL t’SL AHL/-.3 IntendeC for a tartiwular uutd'..or rvcreat.or. us«- provioed witn facilities for ventral it-cr-'avior. or ii'.'i I 'lt', USf . afsO Not JURISDICTION !i-V4r. OP tULt.'TiriCATlUH LAND USn sr=-. icL .tiM:/._sjjir_ _ _ 111 acres iLi-u.r Private Veteran•s Asauciation l!ig Is)and Vitiran's Camp Rural .Stall Wide c /«. rr.iuht (.amr «nrt r rvcri-ution for veterans Tempi# Israel Camp Teko Urban Private C'oups 20 acres dayusa and occaaional ovarniqh camp with lake access Hennepin Cty. Tark Reserve Nbcrenberq Memorial Cardens 'North Shore Drive) Rural Metro 80 acrus wbbus and marsnland with r.'iiur'.. trails tCta.ncal gurd'T.a and const-rvancy fer pasSivo • pprec.at ten State ONR Luce Line Trail Rural Metro 1 Lini-jr rtgieriai trail tied into local City Wide ;.atr.s and trail svrieRi 1 acre - accesr and paraina area at McC"IKy Poac Ifi acres - rest area at Willow Drive City-County blke-lllke Trails Urban i City i Lake Area Rural Linear located alone .tiost - traveled routes to tie toaetner all local parks with Park Reserve 1 Luce Line Trail. TOTAL 3 Areas * Trails 141 acres * Trails CMP 8-15 PARKS.JUNE, 1980 THE CITY IS PURSU' As little as fou\ degree of imprc Bederwood and h segments. The Cit> : AN ACTIVE PROGRAM FOR PARK AND OPEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS. • ^ a'j.'i, very few city facilities were developed to any Major improvements are well underway at Antoine, Parks and in completion of key bike-hike trail ,cil and Park Commission are currently involved in a major city-wide pjiiA. improvement poll of neighborhood needs that may alter current improvement plans. The City is not currently planning for the acquisition of any additional park land because of the fact that there is already a large amount of parks and open space areas in the City and that the City ia expected to experience only a modest increase in population. Rather, the aajor focus of the Parks and Open Space Plan will be on the protection of passive recreation amenities such as wetlands, woodlands and other private open space, and on the physical improvement of the existing public park facilities. THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC PARKS ARE PLANNED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN: 1. BEDERWOOD PARK - Scheduled for construction of a Babe Ruth size ball field, improvement of an off-street parking area and additional landscaping in 1980. 2. LUCE LINE TRAIL ACCESS - The City and DNR are cooperating in development of a parking area and trail access point at McCulley Road; expected for improvement in 1980 or 1981. 3. NAVARRE AREA MINI-PARK - Existing playground equipment is located .n the City commercial parking lot. Newly acquired tax forfeit Land in the residential area has been cleared. The City will relocate the playground equipment and improve the land for park purposes between 1980 and 1985 so as to improve access, safety, usability and aesthetics of the facility. 4. CRYSTAL BAY MINI-PARK _ Exi.sting playground equipment is located on the private grounds of the Minnetonka Art Center as a carryover from when this facility was a public school. The City will work toward moving the equipment to city-owned property in coordination with consolidation and improvement of the City administrative center in the neighborhood. 5. BIKE-HIKE TRAILS _ The City will continue working toward completion of the total bike-hike trail network on all City streets, and will encourage Hennepin County to complete the segments located along several County roads. CMP 8-17 PARKi JUNE, 1980 if ^ rrI i CASCO CIRCLE AND SUMMIT LANDING PLANS. The Council and Park Commission will be reviewing the results of neighborhood surveys and will be working on plans to define future use and desired improvements of these two locations now classified as Natural Areas. The results of these studies may suggest no changes, provision of a small mini-park type local play area, or some more extensive development, although this Plan foresees the major thrust to be natural preservation of both areas. NEIGHBORHOOD PLAY AREAS. The City will continue to identify small, typically tax forfeited parcels, that could be acquired and used for mini-parks and play areas for those urban neighborhoods that do not have such areas within a reasonable walking distance. CMP 8-18 U- ( i I I .v.v !n March 19, 1990 2'5 1990 MEMO TO; FROM: RE: Janes Grabek, Mayor Pan & Joe Sawchuk Bederwood Park Developnent We have lived at 4105 Watertown Road since 1975. We regularly ride our horses down Watertown Road, then down Stubbs Bay Road, to get onto the Luce Line. There are many horse owners on Watertown Road, and this is a conmon route for all of us. If OBA is allowed to change Bederwood Park for Little League Play, you will seriously disrupt this connon practice of those of us who live here. There will be too many people, too many cars, too Buch noise, and too many lights for peaceful and safe horseback riding. Bederwood currently serves the purpose it was designed for; it is a tranquil, pastoral ’’country park" that offers respite to the walkers, joggers ano horse riders of the Luce Line. The OBA Bederwood renovation is particularly ill-conceived when compared to the alternative: renovating the grounds at the Orono schools for Little League Play. School grounds should be for children and for children’s play. Leave the adult parks for the adults and their families. In addition, at Orono you already have the parking facilities. It is really poor Judgement to further reduce a small, picturesque park by enlarging the parking lot! The obvious choice overall, and for the long-term outlook, is Orono School, not Bederwood for OBA. un aacm IUusi^so^tMi MAR 2 3 1990 F; _____ >!^o :_^ S6Z0 €<Mt^ (S^z^erpu), -TiCM. SS359 ..a£e^u^ ^^zo^n,^ Tnpi/ ^^yuJ ^uU --------------- - -Tto4-t. axt^ ''yiff^ZLf£M T _ J. -**<-»4**c/ — ^X-iCty •-dA^ --X^hJL^it^^ ^ ■y Mx y _^i4i«> -cv<i- <:5<^‘'CUX.CXU4X J 6J ri STEPHEN & LINDA WHITMAN 3620 EILEEN STREET ORONO, MINNESOTA 55359 I OTYOfGRONO MAR 2 3 1990 March 22,1990 Mayor Graybek & Council Members Park Commission Members City of Orono We support Little League in Orono, and recommend that the City work in conjunction with OBA, private citizens, civic organizations, and the Orono Public Schools to develop a permanent, safe, and high quality Little League ballpark on the main campus of the Orono Schools, beginning inunediately. School officials are positively disposed to this proposal. A local excavating company has prepared a firm estimate of $9000 to complete all improvements needed for the school site, and has stated that work could begin in April. Furthermore, we support implementation of Orono's existing Park and Open Space Plan which is in accordance with State and national experts on recreational space planning. (Sources: Plymouth Park System Plan. Eden Prairie's Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan, the National Recreation and Park Association's Recreation Park and Open Space Standards and Ouidelines. statements by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association’s executive director, etc.) This plan designates Bederwood as a neighborhood park. Neighborhood parks are distinctive in that they are designated for "active and informal" use, and serve the immediate area. Although at the time the space plan was developed, the Bederwood area was largely rural, designating Bederwood as a "neighborhood park" was very wise in terms of the subsequent development in the surrounding area. At the present time there are over 50 young children living within 1/2 mile of the park. Informal park usage has increased dramatically in just the past year. Activites include picnics, neighborhood softball games, kite flying, use of the playground equipment, firisbee, volleyball games, etc. Most area families include two working parents; therefore much of the family usage includes early evening hours. Organized activities such as Babe Ruth or Little League are recommended to be played on "community playfields", which service an entire community. Community playflelds are recommended to be a minimum of 20 acres , and not to be located in a residential area. Bederwood is 8 acres, but would have to be even further reduced to expand the parking lot in attempt to accomodate safety issues created by crowds attending^artidpating in Little League. The school site avoids duplication of resources and facilities, in addition to complying with » tize and safety guidelines detailed in the aforementioned documents. Assisting the Little League in developing the Orono School site has many additional advantages. OBA would receive community-wide support for implementing their entire dream, including two story concession stand and press box, bleachers, optimal fencing, dugouts, P.A. system, plenty of parking, permanent space, and adequate bathroom facilities, etc. For obvious reasons, these modifications to Bederwood are highly undesirable. We believe the mayor and the City Council can be instrumental in ensuring a "win- win" solution for both needs - an excellent, permanent, and safe Little League site, and an excellent and well-planned Oiono park system. As Orono residents with young children, we are eager to see the school site developed into a conq)rehensive recreational facility. We are also willing to personally assist the park commission and city council in its efforts to update the Park and Open Space Plan in keeping with demographic changes. To rush into making structural changes to Bederwood (dugouts, parking lot expansion, concessions, bleachers) does not seem wise, especially when more desirable options exist We believe Orono residents and our elected officials have the foresight, environmental awareness, and desire to create an Orono Park system that rivals that of Plymouth and Eden Prairie. This includes the establishment of a large recreational facility for structured atheletic activities and the continuous improvement of neighborhood parks for informal usage. We would like to help with both efforts. Sincerely, Stephen and Linda Whitman f! i i March 26,1990 Dear Council Members, I am very upset that the city of Orono is going against its word and is considering putting in a Little League field at Bederwood Park. This is _________________________1 A. Alm^A ni4-tr *VI«r 01 m HI uncle Elmer Larson. Back in 1974 my aimts and uncle were approached b^^^nd Bergtod^Orono^City n__\ rm______on.... fVkArM ‘ nrifVi 'Rof*cr1anH I am quite concerned that the orignal agreement, promises and intenuOiis are now being violated. Please respect our families wishes and your commitme it to us as they were all made in good faith.they were all made in g Sincerely, Arlene UndliiK_ 729-7861 March 24.1990 Attached is a Bid for a Proposed Little League Site at Orono Schooli, Main Campus, submitted by Wes Bendickson The Orono Little League is looking for a permanent field for the newly chartered organization. The property to the west of the Middle School and maintenance area and south of the football/track field seems an ideal location. The site was viewed by OBA President, Gary Larson, on Saturday, March 10th, and termed a Terrific site'. Also present were Gary Connell, David Use and Wes Bendickson. On March 21st, Wes Bendickson, Rod Grandstaff and David Use again met on the site to survey and estimate site excavation/preparation costs. The following bid is a result of the two meetings. U Vmiw^ h I, Wes Bendickson, submit the following bid to develop the Main Campus site at the Orono Schools to prepare the land for a Little League field. The cost to do the following will not exceed $6,000. If actual costs exceed this I will don^ the remainder: 1. Scrape the topsoil and return same at a 4-6" base for the outfield seeding and for the infield area which will be sodded. 2. Level the playing surface at a 1-2% grade away from home plate toward the outfield as per LL recommendations. 3. Level area in foul territory and approximately 35 feet behind the home plate area. 4. Scooping infield to depth of approximately 4-6" to allow for P-rock and aglime, and the installation of this material. 5. installation of the tile surrounding the infield, a manhole collector to the east of the left field foul fence and connecting tile to the outfield storm collection system which drains toward Lake Clausen. The bid does not include the cost of the manhole, drain tile, P-rock, aglime, grass seed or sod. Other contruction materials (dugouts, fencing, etc) are likewise not included. If Mr. Bendickson is hired as the contractor he would prefer to start in April. This would also bo a great benefit for the sod and grass seeding. In addition it would enable other construction to begin as early as possible. . ^7 ^ ^ Signed:^^ Date: £>^ / ' / SUMMARY 1 LWOBJECTIVES• Support development of a permanent, safe, and premier quality Little League ball park for Orono.• Support city council and park commission ’s implementation of Orono's Recreation Park and Open Space Plan. CONCERNS: PROPOSED OBA USE OF BEDERWOOD PARK - Violates Orono's Comprehensive Park Plan designating Bederwr jd as "neighborhood park" - Safety - Exclusivity of use - Structural & cosmetic modifications RECOMMENDATIONS • Enforce existing park plan; retain Bederwood as "neighborhood park" • Continue offer to assist OBA in fund-raising to develop school site (already raised $2100.00) • Develop site for Orono "community park" for community-wide organized activities • Acceleration of comprehensive park and open space planning & development ___________________________________________ CITIZENS FOR PARK PLANNING MARCH 26,1990 EXCLUSIVITY OF USE BY OBA 2 LWOBA'S Proposal for Bederwood: Direct quotes from OBA's 2/1/90 proposal 1990 • 1993: < Little League exclusive use until post-season Minor/Major League use- 60 9-12 year old boys (4 teams; 15 members each) - OBA exclusive use 2pm - dark; Monday - Friday: (Per 3/7 JRG Park Commission minutes) - April through mid-July; LL has priority on practice games through mid-August; Minor League use for post-season tournament finals 1994 + :LL moves to more desirable, permanent site - main campus of school Continued OBA use of Bedenwood; ideal "homefieid" for Minor Leagues Modify Bederwood; -Bleachers Concession Building (3/6 Park Commission ruled "mobile unit ’ only; however OBA states must have building per JRG 3/7 minutes and OBA flier) Dug Outs Chain link fence enclosing field Parking lot expansion Majority of park in use - not just baiifieid - Available parking - Use of concession/bathrooms - Parents, siblings, other fans - Warm-up activities CITIZENS FOR PARK PLANNIttG MARCH 26,1990 HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: BEDERWOOD 3 RB/CKLand purchased in 1974- Sellers agreed to sell only f city promised to retain park lor quiet, family usage - not organized athletics Designated as "Neighborhood Park" by Orono Park Plan Original plan included: - Quiet usage - Tennis courts - Picnic tables; Bridge over creek Softball diamond > Unstructured activities - Playground equipment - Retain "natural setting" - Tree plantings Significant demographic changes recently - Rapid resi ential development - Many families moving into the area surrounding the park - 50+ children currently live within 1/2 mile of park Steady family and informal sports activity; - Significant increase in informal family use of park In past 1 -2 years - 3-4 informal softball games per week - Picnics, kite flying, volleyball, playground equipment CITIZENS FOR PARK PLANNING MARCH 26,1990 SAFETY CONCERNS: OBA USE OF BEDERWOOD 4 CKCars between 4 ^ 7pm weekdays: 34 - 60- Current Luce Line users: 2 - 5 cars- Current Park users: 2-Scars- Proposed Little League: 30 - 50 cars - 30 boys per game; 2nd team of 30 arrives before end of previous game - many parents attend; some come in separate cars direct from work - TOTAL: 34 - 60 cars Current parking lot accomodates a maximum of 20 cars Overflow parking on west side of Stubbs Bay Road: 14-40 cars Increased residential development has resulted in steady traffic on Stubbs Bay, especially between 4 - 7 pm - 40 mph speed limit; average actual is typically higher - Stubbs Bay Road hill south of Watertown creates "blind spot" PARKING ON STUBBS BAY WILL CREATE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD - Parallel parking would ngl reduce danger Ensuring safety would require; - Substantial expansion of existing parking lot (reduce size of park) - Enforcement of "No Parking" on Stubbs Bay Roa ' Reducing Stubbs Bay Road speed limit - No way to eliminate ”blind sporhazard CITIZENS FOR PARK PLANNING MARCH 26,1990 LITTLE LEAGUE OFFICIAL STANDARDS*5 SSREQUIREMENTS:• Screened-off area for players to sit behind• 185* minimum for outfield REQUESTED BY OBA BUT NOT REQUIRED BY OFFICIAL STANDARDS: Dug outs Permanent chain link fence enclosing the entire ballfield Concession stand - 2 stories Bleachers Loud speaker Regulation field for entire season Source; E.J. Lehotsky, Little League Headquarters, Pennsylvania Member of International Rules Committee, 3 G/90 CITIZENS FOR PARK PLANNING MARCH 26,1990 t'. S' O l-l l_l M 1 ; >4 1 I . £!*-!•=. EB|=|L-L HQS.R . O :2: TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALLJNCORPORATED INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS March 26, 1990 Linda H. Whitman E. J. Lehotsky March 26, 1990 Little League Playing Field Requlremenrs This Is to confirm there are two standards for Little League play regarding playing field requirements. 1. For regular season play, the local league must provide a playing field that has a backstop approximately twenty-five feet behind home plate. A confined area, lateral to the base paths, which is known as the or dugout area. This area must have a protective screen In front of th^ bench to protect the manager, coach and players from foul halls hit by batters lined toward the respective bench areas. There must be foul lines placed on the field in the appropriate places. An outfield fence and side line fences are desirable but not required for regular season play. 2. For tournament olav. an outfield fence at 200 feet distance and side line fences are required. Concession stand, press box, scorer's booth, rest rooms, loud speaker system, a scoreboard and proper foul poles are required in addition CO the protected bench area and a proper back stop at twenty- five feet distance. My question to you and the group you represent—is the field being developed for only regular season play or will this field be used for local and national tournament play? Every ’Ittle League wants a facility that Is complete and that Is a natural desire and which subsequently becomes a request, and In time, a reality. If the community can provide \ model facility that will be used to advantage without creating a hardsLiip on other programs, we would highly recommend your consideration for approval. P O Bo* 3485 Williamspon, Pennsylvania 17701 (717) 3?6 1921 ALTERNATIVE SITE COMPARISON B6d0fwood Adtquale Paifcing SiM Aesthetic Appeal Dug Outs Bisachere Permanent site for LL. Permanent site for OBA (Minor leagues) n ssOrono School Main Campus Orono Primary School. M.P.Orono Community ChurchX X X X Possible Possible Summary Scoring Bederwood 5 CITIZENS FOR PARK PLANNING Main Campus 11 Primary School 10 Church 8 MARCH 26,1990 I I, Wes Bendickson, submit the following bid to develop the Main Campus site at the Orono Schools to prepare the land for a Little League field. The cost to do the following will not exceed $6,000. If actual costs exceed this I will donate the remainder: 1. Scrape the topsoil and return same at a 4-6" base for the outfield seeding and for the infield area which will be sodded. 2. Level the playing surface at a 1 -2% grade away from home plate toward the outfield as per LL recommendations. 3. Level area in foul territory and approximately 35 feet behind the home plate area. 4. Scooping Infield to depth of approximately 4-6" to allow for P-rock and aglime, and the installation of this material. 5. Installation of the tile surrounding the infield, a manhole collector to the east of the left field foul fence and connecting tile to the outfield storm collection system which drains toward Lake Clausen. The bid does i <t include the cost of the manhole, drain tile, P-rock, aglime, grass seed or sod. Other contruction materials (dugouts, fencing, etc) are likewise not included. If Mr. Bendickson is hired as the contractor he would prefer to start in April. This would also be a great benefit for the sod and grass seeding. In addition it would enable ot>^er construction to begin as early as possible.® A/' '7 r y Signed: » Data: PARK PLANNING 6 JBNational and local standards define several categories of parks based on usage and characteristicsNeighborhood Park (e.g. Bederwood)- For active and informal use - 1/2 mile service area - Can be less than 20 acres (Bederwood is 8 acres) - Usually contains a ballfield Community playfield (e.g. School Campus site if developed for OBA use) - For organized athletic activity (e.g. Little League or Informal use) - Community wide service area - Not located on minor arterial or collector roadways - Not placed In a residential area unless buffer between adjacent residential properties - 20 acres minimum * Sources: National Recreation and Park Association, Recreation Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines . Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Executive Director; Plymouth ’s Park System Plan . Eden Prairie ’s Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan : Orono's Park and Open Space Plan . CITIZENS FOR PARK PLANNING MARCH 26,1990 PARK PLANNING 9 JBEXISTING ORONO PARK AND OPEN SPACE POLICY (6/19/80):• "...a long range planning objective of the City is the permanent retention of the rural community.” (Chapter 8, Page 4) ”...AII park facilities, and especially community facilities that are expected to draw citizens from outside the immediate neighborhood, will be carefully designed and located so as to serve the best interests of all citizens without disrupting or disturbing established neighborhood lifestyles or traffic patterns.” (Chapter 8, Page 9) ”Orono will coordinate recreational facilities and programs with other government agencies.” Duplication of facilities and programs should be avoided. Coordination with school districts is encouraged. (Chapter 8, Pages 9-1C) CmZENS FOR PARK PLANNING MARCH 26,1990 RECOMMENDATIONS 10 LWRequest City Council's support for development of Orono "Community Park" for organized athletic activities- Coordinate efforts with Orono Schools, OBA and Hockey Association > Begin immediate development of permanent school site for OBA . Support Little League interim use in 1990 only but without dug outs bleachers concession building or trailer permanent fence around field Request City Council to preserve Bederwood Park as a "neighborhood park" as promised at time of purchase and as currently designated in the Orono Park and Open Space Plan. Offer our assistance to the Parks Commision and City Council to plan and create an overall Orono Park System Plan ("Neighborhood" and "Community") that is considered a model for Minnesota. CITIZENS FOR PARK PLANNING MARCH 26,1990 STEPHEN & LINDA WHITMAN 3620 EILEEN STREET ORONO, MINNESOTA 55359 March 22.1990 Mayor Graybek & Council Members Park Commission Members City of Orono We support Little League in Orono. and recommend that the City work in conjunction with OBA, private citizens, civic organizations, and the Orono Public Schools to develop a permanent, safe, and high quality Little League ballpark on the main campus of the Orono Schools, beginning immediately. School officials are positively disposed to this proposal. A local excavating company has prepared a firm estimate of $9000 to complete all improvements needed for the school site, and has stated that work could begin in April. Furthermore, we support implementation of Orono's existing Park and Open Space Plan which is in accordance with Slate and national experts on recreational space planning. (Sources: Plymouth Park System Plan . Eden Prairie's Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan , the National Recreation and Park Association's Recreation Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines , statements by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association's executive director, etc.) This plan designates Bederwood as a neighborhood park. Neighborhood parks are distinctive in that they are designated for "active and informal" use, and serve the immediate area. Although at the time the space plan was developed, the Bederwood area was largely rural, designating Bederwood as a "neighborhood park" was very wise in terms of the subsequent development in the surrounding area. At the present time there are over 50 young children living within 1/2 mile of the park. Informal park usage has increased dramatically in just the past year. Aciivites include picnics, neighborhood softball games, kite flying, use of the playground equipment, frisbee, volleyball games, pfr Most area families include two working parents; therefore much of the family usage includes early evening hours. Organized activities such as Babe Ruth or Little League are recommended to be played on "community playfields", which service an entire community. Community playfields are recommended to be a minimum of 20 acres , and not to be located in a residential area. Bederwood is 8 acres, but would have to be even further reduced to expand the parking lot in attempt to accomodate safety is u s created by crowds attcnding/participating in Little League. The school site avoids duplication of resources and facilities, in addition to complying with the size and safety guidelines detailed in the aforementioned documents. Assisting the Little League in developing the Orono School site has many additional advantages. OB A would receive community-wide support for implementing their entire dream, including two story concession stand and press box, bleachers, optimal fencing, dugouts, P.A. system, plenty of parking, permanent space, and adequate bathroom facilities, etc. For obvious reasons, these modifications to Bederwood arc highly undesirable. We believe the mayor and the City Council can be instrumental in ensuring a "win- win" solution for both needs - an excellent, permanent, and safe Little League site, and an excellent and well-planned Orono park system. As Orono residents with young children, we are eager to see the school site developed into a comprehensive recreational ftcility. We are also willing to personally assist the park commission and city council m its efforts to update the Park and Open Space Plan in keeping with demographic changes. To rush into makang structural changes to Bederwood (dugouts, parking lot expansion, concessions, bleachers) does not seem wise, especially when more desirable options exist. We believe Orono residents and our elected officials have the foresight, environmental awareness, and desire to create an Orono Park system that rivals that of Plymouth and Eden Prauie. This includes the establishment of a large recreational facility for structured athelctic activities and the continuous improvement of neighborhood parks few informal usage. We would like to help with both efforts. Sincerely, Stephen and Linda Whitman COWK^i MEETIN6 MAR 2 »1990 cmroFORONO o To: Mayor Grabek & Orono Council Members City Administrator Bernhardson Fro*: Michael P. Gaffron, Asst Planning & Zoning Administrator Date: March 19, 1990 Subject: #1452 Walter Pemberton, 1720 Shadywood Poad - Variance - Resolution for Approval List of Exhibits - Exhibit A - Draft Resolution Exhibit B - Letter from Applicants Requesting Tabling Exhibit C - Notice of Council Action 3/15/90 Discussion - At your March 12th meeting, Council voted 3-2 for approval of the requested variances, subject to additional hardcover removals. The approval granted March 12th was conceptual, with a final resolution to be drafted for Council adoption. Exhibit A is the resolution drafted for approval. The applicants are requesting tabling of this application until the full 5 member Council is present. Staff Reconendation - Staff recommends tabling this application until the next meeting at which the full 5 member Council is present. Motion: Moved by seconded by to table final adoption of a resolution granting variances for a room addition in the 0- 75 ’ zone for Walter and Marilyn Pemberton, 1720 Shadywood Road, until such time that a full 5 member City Council will be present. Ayes ___, nays ___. 10 YTi: H a ^ ■ m\M 10 YTIP G^Cr-c <^-“<^ <4' ^4yi^y-<J(^ 1 4 iggQ CITT OP ORONO?.0. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 473-7357 55323 TO: Walter & Marilyn Pemberton 1720 Shadywood Road Wayzata, MN 55391 TYPE OP APPLICATION: Variance DATE OP MEETING: March 12, 1990 APPLICATION NO. 1452 NOTICE OP COUNCIL ACTION Date of Notice: 3/15/90 COPxiJiS: VOTE: 3 For 2 Against COUNCIL ACTION MOTION: Council granted conceptual approval for the proposed addition based on the additional hardcover removals proposed at the meeting. A final resolution reflecting the revisions is being drafted for Council adoption. A building permit cannot be issued until final approval has been granted. If you desire certified copies of the official council minutes, they are available from the City Recorder or City Clerk after review and approval by the City Council. Your request to table final action until a 5-member Council is present will be included in the packet for the March 26th meeting. We anticipate a full Council will be available on April 9. CJTY OF QROMO city of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ________________ A RBSOLDTION GRAMTHI6 VARIANCES TO miNiciPAL zonun : code SECTION 10.21, SUBDIVISIONS 1 « 2 AND SECTION 10.55, SUBDIVISION 8 FILE »1452 WHEREAS, Marilyn & Walter Pemberton (hereinafter "the applicants") are owners of the property located at 1720 Shadywood Road within the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") and legally d Tcribed as fellows: Lots 12 £ 13, except that part of said Lot 12 lying northerly of a line drawn parallel with and distant 71.2' northerly measured at right anqles from the southerly line of said Lot 13, Shadywood, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter "the property")? and WHEREAS, the applicants have applied to the City for variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.22, Subdivisions 1 6 2 and Section 10.55, Subdivision 8 to permit the construction of a room addition to the existing residence, which addition is entirely located within the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone where no structure or hardcover is normally allowed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #1452. 2. The property is located in the LR-IC Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 18, 1989, and recommended conditional approval of the proposed variances based upon the following findings: A) Existing hardcover in the 0-75' zone is 26.78%. Existing hardcover in the 75-250' zone is 58.04%, These hardcover eunounts are unusually excessive for the LR-IC district and any proposed structural additions on the property should be subject to a concurrent reduction in overall hardcover on the property. Page 1 of 5 - % ■®»^*3i LL.-*■« B) Ther^ is an area of rock and plastic Of app o . f!v tely 231 square feet In the 0-75* zone (per appi. ai- 3' hardcover calculation) that can easily be removed to compensate for the additional structure It the 0-75' zone.' The additional structure is conpletel^ in the 0-75' zone but does not in and of itself increase hardcover on the property sinc'i it is over an existing lardcovered deck area. C) The proposed addition continues the existing east and south lines of the house, squaring off the house, and encroaches no closer to the p!^urelin«* than existing portions of the house, »bich -^re 56' from the shoreline. The proposed additions do not encroach past the defined average lakeshore setback line. 4. The City Council reviewed this application on November 27, 1989, and on a vote of 5-0 tabled the proposal pending submittal by the applicants of a revised hardcover removal proposal as well as pending a reconsideration of other alternatives for locating ‘■he addition. A revised proposal using the same addition location but reducing 0-75' hardcover from 26.8% to 19.9%, and reducing 75-250' hardcover from 57.5% 45.9%, was submitted by the applicants, and reviewed by the City Council on January 8, 1990. Council voted 3-2 for conceptual denial of the proposal, directing the City staff to draft a resolution for denial. On January 26, 1990 the Council voted 3-1 to table final resolution adoption at the request of the applicant. On March 12, 1990 applicants appeared before the City Council and offered fu’^ther hardcover reductions o 9 s.f. in the 0-75' zone, re. .Iting in final 0-* ’ >'ardf ar of 18.0%. Council voted 3-2 on a motion 'ns. r the prior conceptual denial, and further v* -2 to grant approviil of the proposal as revised, di ^ ^g staff to draft an approval resolution reflecting t. cte revisions, finding that the hardcover removals result in a substantial decrease in hardcover on the property. 5. The City Council has considered this application Including the findi.igs and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 2 of 5 6. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but are necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; are necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. CONCLOSIOM, ORDER AND CONDITIONS B&sed upon one or more of the findings noted above, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.22, Subdivisions 1 and 2 and Section 10.55, Subdivision 8 to permit the construction of a room addition located entirely within the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone where no hardcover or structure is normally allowed, subject to the following conditions: 1. Hardcover in the 0-75 ’ zone shall be reduced from he existing 26.78% to a level of 18.8% by removal of existing hardcover areas identified on Exhibit A attached, and these areas shall revert to grass. Hardcover in the 75-250' lakeshore setback zone shall likewise be decreased to 45.9% as shown o.. Exhibit A. The site plan and hardcover calculation basis for this approval is attached as Exhibit A to this resolution. 2. The applicants are advised that no future hardcover increases on the property will be approved, and any future proposal to Increase hardcover on the property might be approved only in conjunction with concurrent removals of pre-existing hardcover on the property, resulting in either a net decrease or no net increase in hardcover on the property. 3. Since the current proposal is far a 1 story addition at this corner of the house, any future proposal to place a second story atove that addition will require a new variance application. 4. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the property not with the applicants, but are permissive only and must be exercised by application for a building permit within one year of the date of Council approval, or this variance will expire on that date {___________________). Page 3 of 5 Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this variance shall constitute a violation of the zoning code, shall automatically terminate any authority granted herein, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. 6. The undersigned applicants have read, understood and hereby agree to the terms of this resolution and on behalf of themselves, their heirs, successors and assigns, hereby agree to the recording of this resolution in the chain of title of the property. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held this day of __________, 1990. ATTEST: Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk James P. Grabek, Mayor Property Owne-^ si STATE OP MINi SOTA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF HENt.’EPIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of , 19 , by James P. Grabek I Dorothy M. Hallin, Mcyor & City Clerk"o7^he City of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation and said instrument was executed on behalf of the City. Notary Public My Commission Expires Page 4 of 5 ORONQ City of OROIVORESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ________________ STATE OP MINNESOTA ) ) S8. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this day of 198 before me a Notary Public within and for said county, personally appeared_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _known to me to be the person(s) described Tn and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed. NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this _ _ _ _ _ _ __ day of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, 198_, before me a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared ____________________________________________ known to me to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed. NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES Page 5 of 5 COUNCIL MEETMG MAR :s 1990 cmroFORONoTO: Mayor and City Council FROH: Michael P. Gaffron, Asst. Planning & Zoning Admin. DATS: March 20, 1990 SUBJECT: #1468 George and Sally Pillsbury, 1300 Bracketts Point Road - Variance/Conditional Use Perrlt - Resolution for Approval 7 List of Exhibits A. Resolution for Approval B. Letter from Applicant's Attorney Requesting Tabling C. Notice of Council Action 3/14/90 Discussion - At your March 12th meeting, Council voted 3 ** 2 for approval of the requested variances for construction of the greenhouse. Prior to that, the Council had conc*»ptually denied the application but conceptually approved the proposed grading and retaining walls to protect the lakeshore bank. Although a resolution for approval of the grading and retaining walls was drafte for the March 12th mefting, approval of the greenhouse changes the hardcover parameters of that grading approval, hence have now combined the resolutions into one. The approval resolution presented with this memo is a redraft of the suggested resolution submitted by the applicant's attorney. This resolution reflects corrected data and approval dates, and has been revised into the standard Orono resolution format. Please note Exhibit B, a letter from the applicant's attorney requesting tabling until the full five member Council is present. Staff RecoMendation ' Staff recommends tabling this application until the next meeting at which time the full five member Council is present. Motion: Moved by , Seconded by , to table final adoption of a resolution granting variances and conditional use permit approval for greenhouse addition and grading/retaining wall work in the 0-75 foot zone for George and Silly Pillsbury, 1300 Bracketts Point Road, until such time that a full five member City Council will be present. Ayes _, Nays _. A RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCES MUNICIPAL k.ONING CODE SECTION xK22, SUBDIVISIONS 1 AND 2, AND SEd’ION 10.55, SUBDIVISION 8, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USB PERMIT PER SECTION 10.03, SUBDIVISION 19 FILE #1468 WHEREAS, Geocge and Sally Pillsbury (hereinafter "the applicants") are the owners of the property located at 1300 Bracketts Point Road within the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") and legally described on Exhibit A attached (hereinafter the "property"); and WHEREAS, the applicants have made application to the City of Orono for variances to (a) Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.22, Subdivisions 1 and 2, (b) S^^ction 10.55, Subdivision 8 to construct a greenhouse addition and a retaining wall within the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone, resulting in st cture and hardcover in the 0-75' zone where no structure or hardcover is normally allowed, and which greenhouse addition encroaches past the defined average lakeshore setback line where no encroachment is normally allowed, and further (c) requesting a conditional use permit for grading work within the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone per Section 10.03, Subdivision 19. HOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #1468. 2, The Orono Planning Commission reviewed the application October 16, 1989 and recommended approval of the proposed variances and conditional use permit on a vote of 5-2, based on the following findings: A). The average lakeshore setback encroachment will not impair any existing lake views enjoyed by neighboring property owners. B). The retaining wall and associated grading proposed at the top of the lakeshore bank is necessary for preservation of the lakeshore bank, which is currently exhibiting some slumping effect. The 24"-30" proposed height of the single proposed retaining wall is low enough that the wall can be easily screened using ^‘xisting and additional vegetation coupled with the stone construction materials proposed. C). The proposed hardcover increase from 5.7% up to 7.6% (based on the extent and size of the improvements at that date) in the 0-75* setback zone is relatively minor in its impact on the lake given the relatively large 0-75* zone. Further, the effect of the additional hardcover in the 0-75* zone is minimized by the proposed drain tile which will collect runoff between the residence and the shoreline and transport the runoff to the 75-250* zone for below grade and overland dispersal. D). The lakeshote setback variance is justified by the need for southeast exposure for the proposed growing of orchids, this being the only suitable location for such a greenhouse addition because of the existing orientation and location of the house. Further, the elevation of the existing house and proposed greenhouse addition above the lake and the height of the lakeshore bank will tend to minimize the visual impact of th<* greenhouse as viewed from the lake. 3. The property is located in the LR-IA Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District; is approximately 2.96 acres (128,938 sq. ft.) in area, which is almost 50% larger than the minimum lot size required of 2 acres. Distribution of area is as follows: I iI i Lot Area: Hardcover: 0 75 250 Existing 75’« 25,925 sq. ft. 250’= 62,900 sq. ft. 500’» 40,000 sq. ft. 15 8,81$sq. ft. Allowed « 2.96 AC Sq.Ft. %Sq.Ft. % 0 - 75’ 75 - 250 ’ 250 - 500 ’ Total 1,491 ( 5.75%) 11,450 (18.2 %) 2,500 ( 6.3 %) 0 ( 0 %) 15,725 (25 %) 12,000 (30 %) 15,44^1 (T77Tr% avg) 27,725 (1175% avg) 4. The house was built in 1949 and then complied with all existing ordinances. The land between the house and the lake consists of a steep embankment with a reverse slope extending westward from the top of the embankment. The steep embankment creates an erosion problem. 5. Given the lie of the land, the date of construction of the house and the location of the Pillsbuty house to the south, the house is a reasonable distance from the lake (closest point is 57* from the lake). Such house location was permitted when the house was built 40 years ago. The house is as close to the lake as it is largely because of the reverse slope which made it necessary to move the house closer to obtain a view of the lake. 6. In response to Planning Commission input, the applicant’s reviewed and reanalyzed the hardcover on their site. In such further review it was determined that there is a 330 sq. ft. area of large pavers near the dock about 25’ from the lakeshore. The applicants amended their proposal by letter dated December 29, 1989 to delete the 330 sq. ft. of pavers for a net reduction in existing hardcover in the 0-75 ’ zone of from 1,491 sq. ft. to 1,161 sq. ft. 7. The hardcover computation, after reduction in size of applicants’ proposed improvements and removal of existing hardcover (pavers by the lake) subsequent to the Planning Commission action, as follows: See "Data Sheet" attached as Exhibit B In the 250-500* zone the hardcover is 6.3% where the allowed hardcover is 30%. In the 75-250* zone the hardcover used is 18.2%; the increase is only 1/lOth of 1% to 18.3%; and the allowed hardcover is 25%. In the 0-75* zone the hardcover dating from 1949 is only lf491 sq. ft. or 5.75%. With the removal of pavers by the lake, there will be a net decrease in hardcover in the 0-75* zone from 1,491 sq. ft. to 1,467 sq ft., a 24 sq. ft. reduction. Taken as a whole the hardcover on this lot, which is 50% larger than the minimum lot size, will be only 15,461 sq. ft. when the allowed hardcover on this site would be 27,725 sq. ft. Therefore the applicants are aiding the lakeshore drainage by under-utilizing the allowed hardcover and decreasing the hardcover in the 0-75* zone. 8. While 170 sq. ft. of the 306 sq. ft. of new hardcover constitutes a portion of the new greenhouse, other parts of the hardcover including the retaining wall/stairs (96 sq. ft.) and paving (40 sq. ft.) are tor the purposes of landscaping, screening and better stabilizing the embankment down to Lake Minnetonka. The embankment has suffered 3ome erosion damage over the years. Significantly, the applicants' drainage plans call for betterment of the existing eroding condition by directing water away from the embankment. Such drainage plan is a significant improvement to control erosion. 9, The applicants are in their 60s and suffer from arthritis. The proposed additional area of ground floor, bedroom living space will assist them to better remain in their home (rather than having to climb stairs to bedroom areas) and the high humidity in the greenhouse adjacent to the bedroom is beneficial to reduce the impact of arthritis. 10. The existing 1949 house is as close as 57* to Lake Minnetonka which was permitted when the house was constructed. All parts of the new house construction will be futher from the shore of Lake Minnetonka than 75* with the closest such new portion being 58 1/2* from Lake Minnetonka. View from adjacent houses are not impacted by the addition. I 11. Given the layout of th*:* house and the configucation of the shoreline there is no reasonable alternative location for an addition to the master bedroom for additional area for it and for use as a greenhouse since such improvmements must be on the southeast side of the house. The applicant did reduce the size of the proposed addition and move it as far to the west to comply with Orono ordinances as best as possible under the circumstances. 12. The hosue has architectural significance. 13. The combination of the above factors is justification for the addition applicants wish to make in the zone within 75' of Lake Minnetonka, the placement of the addition 58.5 feet from the lake and in' illation of requested retaining wall, stairs, paving, gradi g, and drainage system. The conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district. Granting the variances will not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties. The variances are not merely conveniences to the applicants, but are necessary to alleviate the foregoing hardships and difficulties. The variances are necessary to preserve substantial property rights of the applicants and are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. There is a net decrease of hardcover in the 0-75' zone. COHCLUSIONS, ORDER fJID CONDITIONS Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to (a) Municipal Zoning Code Sections 10.22, Subdivisions 1 and 2, (b) Section 10.55, Subdivision 8 t«.v permit construction of a greenhouse addition and retaining walls in the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone as shown ^n the site plan as Exhibit C, and futher (c) grants a conditional use permit for grading and retaining walls in the O' to 75' lakeshore setback zone per Section 10.03, Subdivision 19 according to the applicants' application, as amended, subject to the following conditions : 1. Applicant shall provide the City Engineer with a detailed final grading and retaining wall plan, which must be approved before permits can be issued for the grading/cetaining wall construction. The City Engineer shall work in conjunction with the applicants to establish suitable limits for the grading work. 2. The applicants shall maintain existing vegetation on the lakeshore bank as proposed, and shall plant additional vegetation to screen the proposed 24"-30" high retaining wall from the lake to reduce its visual Impact. Applicant shall use native materials and natural coloring to minimize the visual impact of this wall to the greatest extent possible. 3. As proposed, the applicants shall construct a drain tile system between the existing residence and the lakeshore, to redirect the drainage from the 0-75* zone to the 75-250* :one for dispersal. 4. As proposed, the applicants shall remove the 330 sq. ft. of pavers near the lake. 5. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the property not with the applicants, but are permissive only and must be exercised by application for a building permit within one year of the date of Coucil approval, or the special conditions of this resolution will expire on that date (_______________________________, 1991). 6. Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this resolution shall constitute a violation of the zoning code, shall automatically terminate any authority granted herein, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. 7. The undersigned applt ;ants have read, understood and hereby agree to the terms of this resolution and on behalf of themselves, their heirs, representatives and assigns, hereby agree to the recording of this resolution in the chain of title of the property. 1 Adopted by the Orono City Council on this day of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, 1990. ATTEST: James R. Grabek, Mayor Doro< M. Hallin, City Clerk Property Owner(s) ! : DATA SHEET250-500' 75-250* 0- 75' : Perm. Struc. Ret. Walls/Stairs Paving Subtotal Total Ex : n_a Removed Added Net New 'Total AllowedSc, ^ .Sq. Ft.Sq. Ft.Sq. Ft.Sq. Ft.2,5U0 ( 6.3%)-0--0-2,500 ( 6.3%)12,000 (30 %)xl,450 (18.2%)-0-+ 44 11,494 (18.3%)15,725 (25 %) 595 ( 2.2%)-0-+ 170 765 ( 3.0%) 325 ( 1.2%)r + 96 421 { 1.6%)571 ( 2.2%)+ 40 281 ( 1.1%) 1,491 (5.75%)*■+ 306 1,467 ( 5.66%)-0-( 0 %) 15,441 -330 + 350 15,461 2-»,725 (21.5%) 1,491t25,925 = 5.75%l,467f25,925 = 5.66% *.*1. »t. ! .■*(OW«*» ' . I .cMMOM MCV««' •TCI**liO»*<n J. >KC«*M lailAXI. C.«»AW«Tt tUaCNC MKATIWO JAMES S. HABTIMEAU BICMABO J rtTiaCBALD JOHN A. »OBBEST WILLIAM C.rOK jOMM J. CONMELLT JSBBOLO f. SSBS^al * OAVIO M. LCSCOOM JOHN H. STBOTHMAN OAVIO O. NtWHALL ■ OBTIS A. OBEENLIV BOSE NT V.ATMOBI BATBICA OCLANET BOMALO S. VANTIME JOHN S-WINSTOB LAUBAMCE B. WALOOCH Thomas h . oabbett mi dabtle I.. oBMorr OAVIO J. OAVENBOBT HABK B. JOHNSON AlCHABO A. PNIMU’M B WA lTCB BACM man THOMAS I. TABCL ^ETTBCT■ SCMMlOT Timothy h . buTlCB• OSEBT a MlTCME.k..j“ J MICHAEL OAOr J ACVIN CCST lET BOSENT J HABTMAN JOSEPH O AO hl E" BiCHABD a MLHC'L DONALO c swehson SBUCC A. BONJOU" JAMES P. MCCABT ht srrvEN J. JOHNSON BlCHABO IHB iO CABOL T. BlEOC" BOOEBtCH I. MACKENZIE william E. Plymn JAMES W. BEUTEB MICHAEL S.MABOULIES Thomas o. loveti iv THOMAS E.OLENNON JOHN B. HOUSTON DENNIS M. O-MALLEY cdwabo j. WEOEBSON LINDQUIST S VENNUMoaor IDS CIHTWMINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA SSMOS'ISOSTELEP lONE l«l»l 371-Sail r*S: IAI2I 371-3207 CABLE! LINLAW MINNEAPOLIS WAY2ATA orrir.E 7MO CAST LAKE STREET WAVZATA. MINNESOTA S53BI WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER 612-473-4208 OANIEL j. smsbam OAWID A.AiLSCVEB TCRBCRCS J. PLSMIBB BOLE CRBB BICHARS T. OBTLUBD OEBOB ab M. BEBAM mabtih B. BOBSBBAUM ELIBBB e. BOBBRBTEIM BOBAMBS M. RIBtM ocbba h . bbbb MICHAEL O. OLAPSON JOEL N.OBEEN OAVIO L. NALLETT CNABLEB B.WCANCB.JB. OAVIO L. SASSEVILLS OAVIO A. BONRA jOHATMAM M. BVI MABV B. NSCBMBCLL sallt s.bbobbmat ' TIMOTMT B. BAtB timothy s. mkintee JOSEPH A. Thomson ANN L IIJIMA ELUABCTM B. ABT SALLY WHITBSIOC PATHABIN&, BBELACE B. MILBt CNABIES P. MOOBBt PATI JB BOBAML UWt N. rSBMAAftbabcb l. bcnbcibcbCBABlSS >. LLOVO JAMES A. LOBBCN SUSAN B. MONBMCVtB JOB B. TBANBSBue TIMOTHY Y, YYOMB SAHOY B.BULLICRSaN SABAH OUPP HALVOBSOH SAHOBA BIM WILLIAM N. MIKOS bobsbt K. TUMMEIM AHStS V. VIBBMIMS lauba l. salt OP eOUMBBL LCOHABO I. limdouibt HOBMAH L-NEWMALL March 19, 1990 orror OKM CBO^I Ms. Jeanne A. Mabusth City of Orono P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 mar 2 0 1990 Re: George Pillsbury Application No. 1468 Dear Jeanne: I have ycur notice of 3/14/90 relating to the council meeting of 3/12/90. Amongst the materials you already have is the draft yrr In'taLtnf the other day, he indicated that there were some details to check out, but that essentially this draft resolution could be modified to accomplish the council action desired. Please let me know if I can be of assistance in the redrafting. In the meantime, I understand that there will be some absences from upcoming council meetings of the three persons who voted in favor of this resolution. Therefore, I respectfully request that you table the presentation of the final council action until the three favorable voters are in attendance at the meeting. Very truly yours, LINDQUIST & VENNUM Robert G. Mitchell, Jr. RGM/skr Enclosure cc: George Pillsuury r CXT7 or OKOVO r.O. Box 66 Crystal Zr>y, MN 55323 473-736.' APP1.ICATIOH BO. 1468 HOnCB OP COUNCIL ACTION Date of Notice. 3/14/90 TOi Georga Pillsbury 1300 Bracketts Point Road Waysata, MH 55391 COPIES:Robert 6. Mitchell, Jr. Lindquist 6 Vennim 7 40 East Lake St:reet Hayzata, MN 55391 Thomas Meyer Meyer, Scherer 6 Rockcastle, LTD 325 Second Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 Herb Baldwin Landscape ^.rchitect 4196 West 185th Street Jordan, MN 55352 TTPI OP APPLICATION: Variances/Conditional Use Permit DAT!OP MBNTXN6: March 12, 1990 VOTE: 3 For 2 Against COUNCIL ACTION - MOTIONS Council granted conceptual approval for the greenhouse addition, final resolution for aproval is being drafted for Council adoption. If you desire certified copies of the official council minutes, they are available from the City Recorder or City Clerk after review and. approval by the City Council. 'V 3 MW 211990 cmroF To: Mayor Grabek 6 Orono Council Members City Administrator Bernhardson Proa: Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building s Zoning Administrator Date: March 19, 1990 Subject: #1489 P, John Hardin, 1496 Park Drive - Variances - Resolution At the March 12, 1990 meeting of the Council, the Council conceptually approved Mr, Hardin’s variance application. The enclosed approval resolution has been drafted per the findings and conditions of that approval. Please review Mr. Hardin's letter of March 13th (enclosed) asking that formal action on this resolution be delayed until it can be voted by the full Council. The resolution will be scheduled before the first meeting of the full Council as of the date of this writing of this memo. X RBSOLOTION GRAHTING VARIXNCBS TO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 10.03, SUBDIVISION 9 FII.E #1489 WHEREAS, F. John Hardin (hereinafter "the applicant*) is the owner of the property located at 1496 Park Drive within the City of Orono (hereinafter "City") and legally described as follows: Lots 4 and 5, Block 14, Saga Hili Revised, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Also commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 4, Block 14, Saga Hill Revised, Hennepin County, Minnesota; thence south to the northeast corner of Lot 6, Block 14? thence 54.4' east to the west line of Lot 94, Highwood Lake Minnetonka; thence north to the intersection with the northerly line of Lot 4, Block 14 extended; the^nce northwesterly to the point of beginning, (hereinafter "the property*); and WHEREAS, the applicant has apolied to the City for variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.03, Subdivision 9 (C) to permit a 167 square foot addition to an accessory structure that would result in an oversized accessory structure of 1,166 square feet where only 1,000 square feet is allowed for this property. The addition also brings the total area of accessory structures on the property to 2,055*6 square feet where only 2,000 square feet is allowed for a property less than 1.99 acres in area. t^QW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #1489. 2. The property is located in the LR-IB Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District requiring 1 acre in area. The property consists of 44,418 square feet or 1,01 acres. 3, The Orono Council reviewed this application on March 12, 1990, and recommended conceptual approval of the proposed variances based upon the following findings: Page 1 of 4 1 i-. 1^-A) The addition of 167 square feet to the existing accessory structure will have a minimal visual impact based on the roof design cf the structure and the location of the structure on the property. B) The oversized accessory structure meets the principal structure setbacks for the zoning district. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recominendctions of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, com:nents by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; v'ould not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with tfe spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. CONCLDSION.c^, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the findings noted above, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Zoning code Section 10.03, Subdivision 9 (C) to permit the addition of 167 square feet to an existing accessory structure resulting in a total building area of 1,?66 square feet and a total area for accessory structures on the property at 2,055.6 square feet, subject to the following conditions: 1. Applicant must obtain a building permit for the proposed addition to the existing accessory structure. 2. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the property not with the applicant, but are permissive only and must be exercised by application for a building permit within one year of the date of Council approval, or this variance will expire on that date ( _______________)• Page 2 of 4 ■I 3. Violation of or non- compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this variance shall constitute a violation of the zoning code, shall automatically terminate any authority granted herein, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. 4. The undersigned applicant has read, understood and hereby agrees to the terms of this resolution and on behalf of himself, his heirs, successors and assigns, hereby agrees to the recording of this resolution In the chain of title of the property. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held on the day of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, 1990. - - - - ATTEST: Dorothy «. Hallin, City Clerk James R. Grabek, Mayor Property owner(s) STATE OP MINNESOTA ) ) ss, COUNTY OP HENNEPIN ) The foreg-oing instrument was acknowledged before me on this _ _ _ day of _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _, 1990, by James P. Grabek i Dorothy M. Hallin, Mayor & City Clerk of the City of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation and said instrument was executed on behalf of the City. Not a ry Public My Commission Expires Page 3 of 4 H STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OP HENNEPi-M ) On this _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ day of _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _» 199^_ before me a Notary Pi blic within and for said county, personally appeared _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ known to me to be th^ person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed. NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OP HENNEPIN ) On this day of 199 before me a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared known to to be the person(s) descr i bed Tn and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed. NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES Page 4 of 4 1 ■ r L.< S' i: i cnvoFORONO • 1,iSSBO^I March 13, 1990 Jeanne Mabusth Building and Zoning Administrator City of Orono mar 1 5 1990 Dear Ms. Mabusth, The city council voted preliminary approval of my application for zoning variance #1489 at their session of March 12. Please table the final approval action by the council until it can be voted by the full council. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, John Hardin I 31490.4 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. B<»rnhardson, City Administrator DATS: March 14, 1990 SUBJECT: Response to Annexation Petition COUNCIL MEETING MAR 2 61990 CITYOFORONO n1 Attachments: A. Municipal Board Letter Dated 2/26/90 B, Resolution Draft to Municipal Board ISSUE - Determine what response, if any, the City desires to make to the action by the City of Long Lake submitting an annexation petition to the Municipal Board. INTRODUCTION - As you are aware the City received a letter from the Municipal Board indicating that the City of Long Lake submitted a petition for annexation of the sewer plant property. DISCUSSION - The alternatives for the Council to undertake are as follows: A. Concur - submit a petition of concurrence as outlined in Attachment A. B. Make no response. C. Submit a resolution of opposition. The submission of Alternative C is not an expected alternative, but it is felt appropriate by the Attorney to do so. To date the city has not received a copy of Long Lake's actual petition. A tentative date for the hearing has been scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, 1990 at the Orono Council Chambers. ALTERNATIVES - Action 1. Adopt. 2. Amend and adopt. 3. Table RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that after any amendir-»nts that the resolution be adopted and transmitted to the Policy Board prior to March 30, 1990, indicating the City's opposition to this petition. An Equal Opportunity Employer IrrPfiifMPr ^ OMOSU =10 nin STATE OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL BOARD 165 Metro Square Building 121 East Seventh Place St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2142 February 26, 1990 . rothy M. Hallin Orono City Clerk Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 Re; D-254 Orono/A-4610 Long Lake Dear Ms. Hallin; (Owned by Long Lake; 23.5 acres) Please be advised that the Minnesota Municipal Board has received a petition by the City of Long Lake for detachment of certain land owned by the City of Long Lake from the City of Orono and concurrent annexation of the same property to the City of Long Lake. The Municipal Board will be scheduling a hearing on the matter unless the City of Orono passes a resolution in support of the concurrent detachment and annexation, and forwards said resolution to the Municipal Board by March 28, 1990. Please contact this office if you have any questions concet. ing this matter. Sincerely, MUNICIPAL BOAPD Patricia D. Lundy Assistant Director PDL:sjh cc:Tom Barrett, Orono City Attorney Tracy R. Fichhom-Hicks, for Larkin, HoffsnaiA, *y^iy > ' indgren. Ltd. LuVernc Hanson, Long Lake City Clerk m A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ORONO REGARDING THE DETACHMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF ORONO TO THE CITY OF LONG LAKE WHEREAS, the City of Orono, Hennepin County, is a statutory city, existing and authorized pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the City of Long Lake has filed with the Minnesota Municipal Board a Petition for the concurrent detachment and annexation of certain property currently within the boundaries of the City of Orono pursuant to Minnesota Statute 414.061 subd. 5; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Municipal Board does not have jurisdiction to hear the City of Long Lake's Petition for detachment under 414.061 subd. 5; and WHEREAS, even if the Minnesota Municipal Board does have jurisdiction to hear the Petition, the property sought for detachment is an important part of the future planning in the City of Orono; and WHEREAS, the detachment of said property would result in the loss of current and future tax revenue for the City of O^ono; and WHEREAS, the detachment of said property would adversely affect the major watersheds, soil conditions and natural features of th» area; and WHEREAS, the detachment of said property would create unnatural boundaries between the City of Long Lake and the City of Orono; and WHEREAS, the detachment of said property would adversely affect planning and land use patterns in the area and violate the comprehensive plan currently governing the area; and WHEREAS, the detachment of said property would adversely affect the present transportation network and create increased traffic congestion on Orono public streets; and I. WBBRBAS, the detachment of said property would have adverse environmental implications for the area; and WHBRBAS, governmental services now available to said property will not be more effectively or economically provided if detachment is allowed; and WHBIUBAS, the detachment of said property will create a precedent for future piecemeal detachments and annexations of property currently in the City of Orono. HOV, TBBRBFORB, BB IT RBSOLVBD, that the City Council for the City of Orono is opposed to the granting of said Petition; and FURTHBR, that the City Council for the City of Orono is opposed to the granting of said Petition because it is not in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Orono that said Petition be granted; and FURTBBR* that the staff of the City of Orono is directed to gather such evidence as is necessary to oppose such Petition in preparation for the City of Orono*s appearance before the Minnesota Municipal Board presently scheduled for 9:30 a.m., April 25, 1990, at the Orono Council Chambers. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono this 26th day of March, 1990. James R. Grabek, Mayor ATTEST: Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk lW TO: FROM: OATS: Mayor and City Council Mark E. B«*rnhardson, City Administrator^^O March 14, 1990 31490.5 COUNOL MKTMG MAR 2 S 1990 CITY OF ORONO SUBJECT: Highway 12 Corridor Selection and Citizen Task Force Attachment: A. Memo to Council Dated 3/14/90 ISSUE 1. Update the Council as to the dcte of the meeting. 2. Indicate the status for Citizen Committee selection. INTRODUCTION - A report of the March 28th meeting will be submitted to you at your April 9th u,-^ting. In addition, as noted in the March Mayor's Article requeu ed naming 2 "citizer.s" and to date we have received 7 lette s from people who are interested in that position. It is expected that these can be reviewed by Council at the April 9th meeting. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by_ _, that the Co-.ncil accept the information presented by staff on this issue. Ayes , Nays • . Itt^''■fXetJr A i♦,s t^OiSO ^Tio . ******. MEETING NOTICE *********** TRUNK HIGHWAY 12 CORRIDOR ADVISORY BOARD Date : March 28, 1990 Time : 4:00 pm Location : Orono High School Cafeteria The previously scheduled joint meeting of the Technical and Policy Committees has been rescheduled to the above time and place. Conta-it MN/DOT prelimina^ design project manager, Steve Hay, at 593-8535 for any questions. OlYOF OROHO___________IMseud^ mar 2 0 1390 31490.6 i i TO: FROM: DATE: Mayor and City Council Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator March 14, 1990 // SUBJECT: Stubbs Bay Sewer Project 2 6 1990 CITY OF OROflO Attachment;A. Stubbs Bay Sewer Memo Dated 3/2/90 B. Review of Properties Dated 3/23/90 ISSUE - 1. Review of 2 acre properties within the study area, particularly those requesting exemption. 2. Consideration of other issues as follows: A. Splitting zones further by laterals B. Properties east of Leaf Street C. Service/Exemptions to the Blanche property DISCUSSION - At the Council's March 12, 1990 meeting staff indicated that they would present an analysis of the properties for which the owners had requested exemption. To understand how the current study boundaries developed, the 2 acre properties such those in Landmark were included but others such as Oxford Road were excluded since the origin of the project. This project was originally proposed in 1973 and at that time Oxford and Christine were undeveloped parcels, and Landmark had not been subdivided, but containted structures with questionable septic systems. All areas of future development were excluded from the project consideration, with those that had either insifficient land or more than one dwelling on the land under common ownership, included. Projects subsequent to 1975 were 2 acre subdivisions and given the City's Comprehensive Plan philosophy, are not required to be sewered, but those under 2 a'lres should be considered for sewer. CRITERIA - The following would be the recommended appropriate criteria for reviewing of those sites; A. Lot Size - Given that the Comprehensive Plan sets 2 acres as a minimum unsewered lor size, anything less is assumed to require sewer. t B* Adequacy - Even with 2 full acres, that acerage may not have adequate septic sites available. C. Experience - If there has been a history of problems with the system, it would be appropriate that the property be sewered unless it could be proven that suitable alternate sites exist on the property. D. Proximity - Given the proximity to a sewer line anything abutting it in this area would be appropriate to served. The issue boils down to where the appropriate line is drawn. The result of the analysis contained as Attachment B indicates which properties could be excluded at the 2 acre level under specific conditions. All the others are recommended for inclusion as they are below 2 acres and in close proximity to the sewer. Issue #2 Related Issues A. East of Leaf Street - The properties had previously not been included in the study area analysis. However, as indicated in Attachment B most are substandard older systems, and have questionable replacement capabilities. The cost of construction to include them is substantially less than their prorata share of the project. B. Blanche Property ~ Mr. Blanche had indicated his concern as to service to his property. An alternative has been developed to avoid this screening removal that he was concerned with and as such could be appropriately included in the project. (Part of this issue was that the main stub that would go along Bayside would serve only him at a rather substantial coct. The City can either do that or a separate private service to the main on Westlake Street.) Policy Alternatives Issue *1 - 1. Include all the properties subdivision. in the original study area 2. Exempt all the properties that have requested. 3. Exempt selected properties under specified conditions of proving capability to solve future problems on site. 4. Charge properties a trunk charge rather than a lateral charge with specifications and conditions for when a lateral is to be constructed. Issue »2 - Lateral Subdistricts - While this may bring down the average cost of selected properties it would be appropriate that additional study be undertaken. B. East of Leaf Street ”T. Include 2. Exlude C. Blanche Property 1. Exclude 2. Extend the service 3. Serve with long private service which shifts the burden from the prolect to the owner. ACTION ALTERNATIVES 1. Adopt recommendations. 2. Amend and adopt. 3. Table for further discussion. 4. Take no action. RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Council include in the project all of those properties that do not have a full 2 acres that are in the proximity of the project and that would include the 5 parcels east of Leaf Street together with Mr. Blanche's property and all 2 acre properties abutting the main. In addition it is recommended that a letter be sent to those on Oxford Road to determine because of their proximity to the lake if they have an interest in being included in the project, advising them of the general cost estimate for inclusion. It is recommended that properties south of Bayside Road in the Bayside east area and abutting Bayside Road, be exculded from the project. It is recommended that properties Christine Drive be excluded from the -reject. It is recommended that any study area property in excess of 2 acres which does not abutt a trunk line and which has t-sted and proven alternate sites available and formally pre-ervec’, be excluded at the request of the property owner. PROPOSED MOTION - MovtJ by__ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ ^ _, seconded by _, that the Council agrees to exempt properties south of Bayside Road in the Bayside east area from the proposed project area, and further exempts Christine Drive from the project area. The Council further directs the the five properties east of Leaf Street between Bayside Road and the Luce Line be included. Council further directs that any study area property in excess of 2 acres which does not abutt a trunk line and which has tested and proven In.. TO; PROM: DATE: Mayor and City Council Michael P. Gaffron, Asst. Planning & Zoning Admin. March 23, 1990 SUBJECT: Stubbs Bay Sewers - Additional Analysis I have reviewed specific areas for inclusion or exclusion from the proposed sewer project. Those areas are as follows: 1. Properties east of Leaf Street and south of Luce Line 2. Oxford Road properties (including two lots south of Bayside Road) 3. Christine Drive 4. Eileen Street 5. Landmark Drive area Discussion - 1. Properties east of Leaf Streep There are five existing developed lots in thfs“area, three of which abut Leaf Street, the other two being in a second tier 200' eastward, served by private easment driveways. These lots range in area from 0.60 acre to 1.50 acre. A brief anaylsis of each property is as follows: A. 340 Leaf Street - With a lot area of 0.60 acre, this property contains a 6 year old standard mound system which is performing adequately, but it is questionable whether there is room on the property to replace this system. B. 360 Leaf Street - ^Ith a lot area of 0.71 acre of dry land, this lot contains a substantial pond which eliminates the possibility of a replacement mound system, which likely would be required due to the wet soils in the area. The existing substandard system was installed in 1958, and is currently working adequately. C. 370 Leaf Street - This property is the second tier, and is 1.5 acres in area. The system was constructed in 1954 and contains one tank with a fairly small drainfield. The existing system exhibited slight surfacing in 1986 but has apparently cleared up in the dry years since. There is likely a least one additional site on the property were a mound system could be developed if the existing system fails. ■Ik. i D, 389 Leaf Street - This 1 acre lot is also in the second tier east cf Leaf Street and contains an existing trench drainfield system built probably in 1940. There have been no apparent problems with the system. The Lester loam soils mapped suggest the possibility of a trench replacement system, however, slopes of 6 to 12* on the lot would make a mound system questionable if soil conditions ultimately dictate a mound would be needed. E. 400 Leaf Street - This property is 0,83 acres, and the existing trench drainfield system, installed apparently in the 1960*s, has exhibited no problems to date. The wet soils mapped on this lot would require a mound system, and one or two replacement sites might be feasible in the northwest quadrant of the property. Recommendation 1. If the City extends a pipe around the Bayside/Leaf Street corner to serve the Thomas Meyer residence (a 1.77 acre, good replacement capability" lot at 345 Leaf Street), then the properties at 340, 360 and 400 should also be served. 2. This would provide the possibility to serve 370 and 398 Leaf by installing an additional 200 foot pipe eastward on an easement between 360 and 400 Leaf. 3. Doing item 1 would possibly provide capability to extend north of the Luce Line to pick up 2 additional houses west cf Leaf Street, 1 on Ridgewood Circle, and perhaps 4 on Cygnet, all by gravity flow. While I would not recommend expanding the sewer project to incude properties north of the Luce Line at this time, there would be a capability for future connection. 2. Oxford Road Proparties. This area contains 10 developed 2 acre building sites, of which 6 are lakeshore lots. 4 of the 10 lots abut Bayside Road, and might conceivably abut the sewer if it was constructed on the south side of Bayside Road. All of the systems in question have been constructed since 1978 and generally meet current code requirements. One of 10 systems has exhibited past problems, that being the trench drainfield system at 495 Oxford Road. There was no discharge during the last inspection in 1988, but this relatively large system apparently subject to occasional excess water use. In each case alternate drainfield sites were designated at tjje time of subdivision and for the most part appear to still be available if needed. It is possible however, that landscaping and site grading on some lots may have resulted in encroachments or damage to some sites. This has not been evaluated. i RECOMMENDATION 1. I would certainly not recommend against including the Oxford Road lakeshore properties if the property owners wanted the sewer, although there is no compelling need for sewer. Since a number of those house are lower than the road, it might be most advantageous for their hook-ups if the pipe was between the houses and the shoreline. 2. The four houses that abut Bayside Road again have alternate sites available and have no compelling need for sewer, but could easily be served by a line along the south side of Bayside Road. Alternately, service stubs could be jacked under Bayside to serve them from a line north of the road. 3. In the two scenarios above the residents at 500 Oxford Road would not be served but this property appears to have alternate sites available. 3. Christine Drive. - These four lots have recently developed, all being 2 or more acres in area and all using mound sytems. Each lot has at least one alternate site available. There is no compelling need to sewer these properties. If a sewer line I” installed along the south side of the Luce Line, stubs would have to be brought to the north side to serve these homes. RECOMMENDATION - There is no need to provide sewer to these properties at this time nor in the foreseeable future. 4. Properties requesting exeeption froa sewer project inclusion; A. 3620/3630 Eileen Street The Whitman property at 3620 Eileen Street has been calculated to contain 1.80 acres of land. The existing system includes 2 tanks, a pump tank and 1,000 sq. ft. of trench drainfield Installed in 1975. The system has never shown any visible signs of failure. Even though this lot appears to have some extremely steep slopes on three sides, there is ample room for drainfield trenches to be extended or replaced if the soils information dictates that trenches would be feasible. However, if the existing trench system fails, I would not be surprised to find soil conditions dictating that a mound is necessary due to seasonal saturation zones (which are possible even on this hill). The only apparent area with slope suitable for a mound is at the northwest corner of the lot, and this area could contain only one mound system at best. The Isles property at 3630 Eileen Street has been calculated to contain 2.05 acres in area. The system consists of two 1,000 gallon tanks and 1,200 sq. ft. of trench drainfield installed in J978. The sytem was inspected regularly since installation and shows no history of past problems. This property again has ample room for replacement trench drainfields if soil conditions will allow trenches. However, if soils dictate that a mound would be needed, the only flat area available is directly behind the house, and it is unknown whether the soils in this area were disturbed during construction of the home, RECOMMENDATION: Both residences have functional trench drainfield systems and lots of room to replace same, if soil testing finds suitable conditions for trenches. If failure occurs and a mound is needed, both properties have at least one potential mound site. If the Council wishes to consider exclusion of properties that exceed 2 acres in area and which have future drainfield sites available, then it would be appropriate to require soil testing to verify that alternate sites exist, coupled with requiring some sort of written agreement to protect those sites. This might be a possible method for exclusion of the Isles’s property which exceeds 2 acres in area. 5. Barren Property at 175 Landmark Drive. Mr. Barren has requested exemption of his 2 + acre lot. This property has a conforming mound system which was installed 1988. The property has a tested and an approved alternate mound site available. RECOMMENDATION; There is no compelling reason to provide sewer to this property other than the fact that it is within the study area. The concern is that it abuts a 1.5 acre property, 185 Landmark Drive, just to the west, which has a 20 year old trench drainfield septic system with limited area for replacement due to being surrounded by wetland on 2 sides. If this property is served with sewer, it would be hard to justify not serving the Barren property, since both could likely be served by the same pipe. Due to its limited acreage and proximity to the wetland, it would be hard to justify excluding 185 Landmark Drive unless testing and documentation is provided to show that adequate alternate sites are available for all future needs. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS: TT, TT the city extends a pipe 'p Leaf Street, all 5 properties east of Leaf Street should be s ? /ed. 2. Properties south of Bayside Road on Oxford Road do not exhibit a compelling need to be provided with municipal sewer, but might be included at the option of the neighborhood. 3. Christine Drive. These properties have adequate existing systems and alternate sites and there is no compelling need to provide these properties with sewer. 4. Properties at 3620 Eileen, 3630 Eileen, 175 Landmark Drive. City has received requests for exemption from the project from these 3 properties. 3630 Eileen and 175 Landmark Drive, both exceed 2 acres in area. Both would be served by laterals rather then abutting the trunk line. 175 Landmark Drive has a tested alternate site. The Council could reasonably consider exclusion of that property from project if it does not effect exclusion of neighboring properties. The property at 3630 Eileen could be considered for exclusion if soil testing was provided that proves there is an alternate site available, and documentation to show that site will be protected. 3620 Eileen is less than 2 acres in area. On that basis alone I would recommed against exclusion, although Council might wish to consider exclusion under the same condition of alternate site proof as for 3630 Eileen. i 3/26/90 To: M- Bemhaidson, Gty Administrator J. Gcrhaidson, Public Works Director M. Gaffion, Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator E. Callahan, D. Gocncn. A. Nettles, B. Peterson, Council Members J. Grabck, Mayor From: Stephen & Linda Whitman; Shcrokee & David Hse Re: Inclusion of the two Eileen Street properties (which are not in lake proximity) in the Bayside sewer project We wholeheartedly support the Bayside sewer project for properties on Stubbs Bay with non-conforming septic systems and without alternative conforming sites. We believe Lake Minnetonka is a marvelous resource which should be vigorously protected from environmental contamination. We request exemption for our two properties from this project for the following reasons: * We are 5(X)' from the lake. * We currently have new, fully conforming septic systems. • We have ample alternative sites (per William C. Warner & Associates); and are committed to protecting these sites for future availability. We are not on the proposed trunk line. Total cost for us to hook-up would range from $18,(XX) to $23,0(X) each, (per discussions with Glen Cook, the planner who drew up the preliminary sewer plans, and Mark Bemhardson.) * The assessment would in no way be reflected in a comparable increase in the appraised value of our homes, (per William C. Warner & Associates) Attached is a letter documenting a professional ’s judgment regarding the sites, terrains, underlying soils, and impact on potential increase in property values. Also attached are the individual's credentials. Finally, a map of our *wo properties is included for your review. & • 1 O' WILLIAM C. WARNER A ASSOCIATES Rta< Cstatt Appraisers BoxO^ Wayxata. Minnasota 55391 (612)4730313 March 23, 1990 Steven and Linda Whitaan 3620 Eileen Street Orono, Minnesota In rex Special assessments for installation of municipal sever to the property located at 3620 Eileen Street, Orono, Minesota legally described as Lot 4 Block I Riedel Company, Stubbs Bay Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota. PID 05 117 23 21 0014 Dear Friends: I have given consideration to the installation of municipal sever to your property in light of its cost relative lo the potential increase in value of your property. After giving corsideration to the size of the subject site, the terrain, and the underlying soils, it is my opinion that municipal sever vill add only in estimated $3,000 to $5,000 in value to your property. This Is a preliminary estimate based on inspection of the property and familiarity vith property in the vicinity of the subject. If you have additional questions please feel free to call. Yours very truly. j,» *2.-, William C. Warner Real Estate Appraiser WCW/jo WILLIAM C. WARNER A ASSOCIATES RmI Estate Appraisers Box One Wayzata. Minnesota 55391 (612)473^313 March 23» 1990 David and Sherokee Isle 3630 Eileen Street Oronor Minnesota In rei Special assessments for in-ttallation of municipal sever to the property located at 3630 Eileen Street, Orono, Minesota legally described as Lot 3 Block I Riedel Company, Stubbs Bay Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota. PtD 05 117 23 21 0013 Dear Prlendsi I have given consideration to the installation of municipal sever to your property in light of Its cost relative to the potential increase in value of your property. After giving consideration to the size of the subject site, the terrain, and the underlying soils, it is my opinion that municipal sever vill add only an estimated $3,000 to $5,000 in value to your property. This is a preliminaiy estimate based on inspection of the property and familiarity vith property in the vicinity of the subject. If you have additi< lal questions please feel free to call. Yours very truly, William C. Warner Real Estate Appraiser WCW/jo MILLIAM C. WAIINIII • AftOCIATlS Real Estate Appnims QUALIFICATIONS OF WILLIAM C. WARNER, REAL ESTATE APPR/.I‘^i=’R Education BBA University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MBA Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio Various Appraisal Courses sponsored by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers Eatperience . Real Estate Brokerage . Real Estate Sales . Real Estate Ed ication . Real Estate ^^gement . Real Estate Consulting . Real Estate Appraising for: Abatement end Taxtt-ion Assessment Condemnation for Condemnor, Condemnee, and as a Court Appointed Commissioner Insurance Mortgages Purchasing Selling Site Selection Er^loyee Transfer Various types of lawsuits relative to real estate . Part Owner of Landscape Nursery . Former Part Owner of Building amd Development Company Professional Memberships Minneapolis Board of Realtors American Association of Certified Appraisers Certified Appraiser - Consultant American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers Residential Member 3290.2 TO: FROM: DATE: Mayoc and City Council Mark E. Becnhacdson, City Administrate March 2, 1990 SUBJECT: Stubbs Bay S<»wec Project Attachments;A. Stubbs Bay Sewer Project Memo 1/31/90 B. Project 73-1 Memo Dated 9/23/75 C. Whitman Letter Dated 3/1/90 D. Herren Letter Dated 3/5/89 ISSUE - 1. Outline process steps for Council to consider if this is the appropriate route to go. 2. Provide opportunity for review of the letter and draft petition prior to its transmittal to the area. 3. Present information relevant to any City contribution to the project in advance of the letter being transmitted. 4. Present Council with letters requesting exemption from the Stubbs Bay project. INTRODUCTION - At the last Council meeting information was pr'^vided as a follow-up to the January 30, 1990 meeting with the r^ :Idents of Stubbs Bay. DISCUSSION - In addition to the discussion of issues outlined in Attachment A the purpose of this memo is to expand further on the history of past projects and the City's level of financial assistance in them. Going back to the 1960's when sewer was first introduced into Orono there have been ten bond issues covering 21 sewer project areas. In all these projects except for the 73-1 project, the projects were projected to be paid by funds from the project area. The exception in 73-1 was made in two respects. One was the bond issue included the acquisition of capital equipment for the sewer system and the second having the City paying for assessments on lots that they did not want to have developed. (The alternative was to shift the entire cost of these undeveloped lots back onto the rest of the lots in the project but the determination at the time was that it would not be fair to the residents.) The second category are reductions after the initial assessment. This did take place in three projects as follows: I Project 80-1 - In this project th#> original assf^ssra^nt had been made prior to the project completion. The City subsequently reduced the project assessment to reflect the actual costs of the project. Project 73-1 - After the initial assessment the project assessment was reduced by the City prior to a final Court disposition for those who participated in the appeal process (123 of 266) parcels in the project with the possibility that the city may have to pay for additional assessments over and above those that they had picked up on the front end. This however# was not required because the combination of a refunding of the bond issue for a lower interest payment, prepayments and high interest rates cost. in the late *70*s, CovertfOthe entire7 Project 85-1 (Crystal Bay) - This was the second project according to the records that went to Court as an appeal and which was reduced because of that. It is the only project that the amount of the assessment reduction has made it necessary to levy taxes to fund the debt service. The following represent the area served and the approximate pec unit costs of the projects and the year in which they were donex PROJECT AREA SERVED ASSESSMENT N 1963-l.A/B Navarre Area Sewer Plant 1963-ST/LS Navarre Area Sewer Lines $225.00/Unit $110.00/Acre plus $8.00/FF (Front Foot) iv: 1964- L5 1965- LS Navarre Area Sewer Lines (Fagerness Point) Sewer Lines $225.00/Unit plus $8.15/FF $225.00/Unit plus $8,76/FF 1965-LS (Sandy Beach) Sewer Lines $225.00/Unit plus $12.00/FF 1967-LS-l Orono H.S. & South Side of Hwy 12 from Willow Dr to Old Crystal Bay Road - Sewer 1976-LW-l - Water $60.00/Unit plus $5.99/FF $1050.33/Unlt plus $7.79/FF 1969-LS-l Shore Hills Sewer Lines - Navarre $225.00/Conn (Connection) plus $3211.33/Unit ii PROJECT AREA SERVED ASSESSMENT 1969-LS-2 Chevy Chase (Area abutting Wayzata) - Sewer Lines 1969- LW-2 Chevy Chase (Area abutting Wayzata) - Water Lines 1970- LS-l Saga Hill-Forest Lake Area Sewer Lines 1970-LW-l Navarre Area Water Service - Commercial 1970- LW-l Navarre Area Water Service - Residential 1971- LS-l Dunwoody Avenue Sewer 1973-1 1980-1 1980-1 1980-1 1980-1 1980-2 1981- 1 1982- lA Co. Rd. 135, part North Shore Drive, part Hackberry - Sewer Minnetonka Bluffs Sewer West Ferndale/Co Rd 15 - Sewer Orono Lane Sewer Co Rd 15 Marinas Sewer North Shore Dr/Scotch Pine Lane Sewer $2300.64/Unit $1124.49/Unit $225.00/Conn plus $1270.00/Unit plus $7.80/FF $870.00/Unit plus $8.70/FF $580.00/Unit plus $5.89/FF $225.00/Conn plus $1270.00/Unit plus $7.80/FF $3087.24/Unit plus $14.64/FF $6700.00/Unit $19,584.00/Unit $12,546.00/Unit $5223.00/Unit $18,466.00/Unit N Shore Drive/Highwood Sewer $8391.67/Unit Navarre Area - Livingston Ave Extension, Lyric Ave Extension (Old Co Rd 15 Drive-In Theatre) - Sewer - Water 1982-lB Navarre Area - Northern Ave Sewer 1983-1 Orono-Medina Morningside- Long Lake Bypass Sewer line 1985-1 Crystal Bay Area Sewer It is accurate to state that apart $2611.82/Unit $1566.51/Unit $225.00/Conn plus $2000.00/acre plus $150.00/Unit $825.00/Unit (At time of connection) $9235.00/Unit Reduced to $5500.00/ Unit on appeal from 85-1 all the other front end for the assessments on lots that the City dia nt developed in 73-1. (Should any of these subsequently be iped. ^elOpea in /J-l. any wi. ..--j - they would be charged a full unit connection charge '■i t. ; which would include the interest cost of money.) ALTERNATIVES - Issue 1 - Process - (Refer to Attachment A) A. Undertake process as proposed. B. Utilize the Crystal Bay "Process" C. Develop a different process. D. Take no action. E. Stop the project consideration. Issue 2 - Letter Draft. If the process is undertaken; A. Make any amendments prior to transmission. B. Direct it not be sent. C. Table for further consideration. Issue 3 2 City Contribution to the Project. Decide on an amount. 1. No contribution. 2. Equal percentage to Crystal Bay. 3. Equal dollar value to Crystal Bay. 4. Selection on some other basis. 5. Table discussion. Issue 4 - Request^ for Exemptions from Project ~ 1. Consider and exempt. 2. Table for further consideration 3. Take no action. RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Council having made comments or having further questions undertake the following actions. Issue #1 - Process - It is recommended that the process proposed for thTs "project, which limits the City's risk as much as possible be the one that is undertaken. Issue #2 - Letter Draft - After making any suggestions direct staff to transmit the letter to the residents. Issue #3 - City Contribution to the Project - Based on the past history tKe Council it this point indicatethe project will only go ahead if paid foe by the residents in the area. Issue #4 - Request staff provide information as to status of 2 acre properties currently in the designated project area but not directly abutting a trunk line as presently proposed and any criteria for exemption. I'ROPOSED MOTION - Moved by __, seconded by , that the Council having reviewed the information direct stT?f to continue the process with transmission of a letter to the residents including the costs, impacts and special petition and that they indicate that the project is expected to pay for itself and that staff provide Council with information regarding the status of 2 acre parcels which do not abut the proposed trunk. Ayes _, Nays cc:Glenn Cook, City Engineer John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator Michael P. Gaffron, Asst. Planning & Zoning Administrator Thomas Kuehn, Finance Director 1 13190.5 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Acministrato OATS: January 31, 1990 SUBJECT: Stubbs Bay Sewer Project U!l/ II Attachment: A. Stubbs Bay Significant Questions - January 30, 1990 Meeting B. Stubbs May Memo Dated 1/16/90 C. Stubbs Bay Letter Draft D. Draft Petition and Special Assessment Waiver E. Letter from Terry Olson ISSUE 1. Provide a summary of significant questions from the meeting on January 30th. 2. Outline process steps for Council to consider if this is the appropriate route to go. 3. Provide opportunity for review of the letter and draft petition prior to its transmittal to the area. 4. Present information relevant to any City contribution to the project in advance of the letter being trasmitted. INTRODUCTION - After a brief overview at the beginning of the meeting which encapsulated the presentation from last summer the forum was opened up to questions and comments. While several questions were repetitious of those from the previous meeting there were some new ones that are summarized in Attachment A. DISCUSSION Issue i\ - Meeting Summary - In addition to the questions outlined *t he re were comments such as the gentlemen who felt that the project was needed even though he had sufficient room for an additional septic system. He felt that the property was much more marketable with a sewer system, providing a wider range of people who were willing to buy it, together with it being a permanent solution. What was not mentioned was the ability of someone to add to their house with sewer, which may well be restricted without it. It was indicated in the discussion that the City would consider the project if 70% of the people in the area were willing to sign the waiver at this point. The process of petition and signing the waiver for a specific amount allows each individual person to decide if the benefit to them of the project is sufficient to "sign on for that amount" rather than the C^i^jj^^rmitting a Court 1 1 to decide it after a significant amount of litigation. Issue #2 - Process - The process that was undertaken on the Crystal Bay project was one in which although the City had discussed a contribution, the City undertook the following steps; 1. Hold the public hearing 2. Adopt the project 3. Adopt the assessment 4. Allow the 30 day appeal process 5. Have the Courts determine the benefit to the properties (and hence the amount of City contribution) As an alternative process in the Stubbs Bay area a revised process is suggested to limit the City's risk in two ways; a. Avoid the possibly non-recoverable expense of undertaking the plans, specifications and bidding process (which is approximately $20,000-$30,000) by getting a committment to the project by a substantial majority of the people in the area, prior to ordering plans and specs. b. Limit the risk of substantial appeal waivers by; 1. Minimizing the actual assessment to an amount similar to the amount determined by the Court for the Crystal Bay project, with the balance being a connection charge. 2. Not ordering the project until cne risk of appeals has been quantified. A proposed process to do this are a follows; 1. Project Petition - Send out a letter which contains the petition and a special waiver. 2. Plans and Specifications - Await receipt of upwards of 70% appeal waivers. TF a lesser amount is received and it appears that few, if any additional ones are coming in that it be reconsidered by Council to analyze the risk and determine if they want to go ahead with the plans and specification expenditure. If the project does not go ahead the City funds that expense. 3. Code Enforcement - As an optional step council could consider further restrictive development controls in the area as to expansion of homes related to both zoning and septic together with giving a deadline for all those with failing or severely nonconforming systems to go on holding tanks. 4. Bidding - If sufficient numbers of appeal waivers are received, order plans and specifications and go to bids. 5. Assessment Hearing - Once bids are received, hold a hearing Tor the fecial assessment and adopt the assessment. (Subsequent assessment can be made if additional expenses are incurred.) The vote for ordering the project would be a simple majority of the whole Council since there would be at least 35% petition. 6. Determine Number of Appeals - The appeal period after the adoption of special assessment is 30 days. Once that has lapsed no further appeals can be made, if the notification has been given in that time period. Ordering the Project - Based on the appeals the City can then determine whether it desires to have the project ordered or not. 8. Project Construction - Then the necesia-y contracts and financial arrangement can be done. Issue ♦3 - Letter to Residents - Drafts attempt to outline to the residents in Attachment C and D the decisions that they individually need to make. One option is that in two areas the laterals may not have to be put in if the residents agree to sign the waiver tor the trunk portion of it. Staff is reviewing having easement agreements signed prior to project. Iss'^e #4 - City Contribution to the Project - The City can decide whether Ft desires to ^inarcTally participate in the project. This decision can be made: - Prior to the letter being sent out At the time of the special assessment hearing or - After the project has been ordered and reassessment lowering the assessment could be done Options include; A. Project Area Pays All Costs - For nine out of the ten projects the City has done since 1963, Crystal Bay is the only one in which the City (willingly) participated, due merely to City properties being involved. This is in light of areas that paid upwards of $20,000 a unit (in 1980 prices). Based on this precedent there would be no additional contribution to the project. B. Equal to a Percentage Share of the Project of Crystal Bay - Based on the percentage the City ended up paying in Crystal Bay (40%) the principal amount of the Stubbs Bay payment would be $530,000 with the interest for that principal being $450,000 for a total just under ;i million over 20 years. C. Equal Dollar Value as for the Crystal Bay {escalated for CPI) - Tfiis“wouTH result in a principal of $375,000 and an interest of $300,000 for a total of $675,000 in 20 years. D. City Pays All Project Costs - To warrant such an expenditure Council would likely want to amend the Comprehensive Plan to reflect this major change in philosophy. ALTERNATIVES - Issue #1 - Summary of meeting questions and responses. A. Accept. B. Comment. C. Suggest policy or change direction. Issue 12 - process. A. Undertake process as proposed. B. Utilize the Crystal Bay "Process" C. Develop a different process. D. Take no action. E. Stop the project consideration. Issue #3 - Letter Draft. If the process is undertaken: A. Make any amendments prior to transmission. B. Direct it not be sent. C. Table for further consideration. Issue »4 - City Contribution to the Project. Decide on an amount. 1. No contribution. 2. Equal percentage to Crystal Bay. 3. Equal dollar value to Crystal Bay. 4. Selection on some other basis. 5. Table discussion. RECOMMENDATION - Issue #1 - It is recommended that the Council, having made any comments or had any further questions regarding the summary, accept the information. Issue #2, #3 and f4 - Table for further discussion at March 12, 1990 meeting. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by seconded by that the Council having reviewed the informatljon table further discussion to March 12, 1990 meeting. Ayes __, Nays __. Glenn Cook, City Engineer John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator Michael P. Gaffron, Asst. Planning & Zoning Admin. 13190.6 SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS - STUBBS BAY SENBR MEETING DATED 1/30/90 Following are major questions and responses to those questions from the last meeting. Further significant questions included the following: !• Why are certain areas included in the project and other are-»s excluded? A. Two acre - There are certain two acre properties that are included in the project because of thei • proximity to the necessary trunk system route (specifically those in the Stubbs Bay north area), This is In part also due to decisions defining the study area boundaries made several years ago, when this area was identified as critical based on lake adjacency. Other two acre areas such as Sussex will not be included and it becomes an issue of where the demarcation is made. The area for Oxford could be included because of the lakeshore (however it was indicated by a resident of the Oxford area that at the present time six to eight residents are opposed to doing it.) B. What about inclusion of 2 additional houses to the east of Leaf Street? There are two houses that are served by a private driveway further east on Leaf Street, staff is presently exploring whether the five total houses east of Leaf Street should be included based on their septic capabilities. C. Cygnet Place - Presently Cygnet does not require service as any failing septic systems have been corrected. The inclusion of this, however, in the project would not substantially lower the cost of the project in Stubbs Bay. Any purchase of capacity for future development of a Cygnet Place sewer would by the same rationale require the people in Stubbs Bay to pay a portion of the capacity on Tonkawa and have those rebated so that in effect it may not be to any gain to those in the area. Additionally Cygnet will be an expensive place to sewer because of the existing topography. 2. There were comments regarding the specific design and a 3. Specific property concerns A. Fred Blanch property/Bayside - This property owner was concer*. that the service to the property would require the talcing down of a number of trees that presently provide a substantial screening to his property. Staff indicated that they would work to develop a solution that would not necessitate removal of that significant screen. B. Saving Trees/Minkema property - At the corner of Leaf and Bayside there was concern because of the depth of the line that the individual's trees may be destroyed. This may be accomplished by an alternate routing either diagonally across his property or an alternative would be placing the lateral on the south side of Oxford. C. Alternate design that would be cheaper - The people i cne Bederwood area thought an alternate design for routing of the trunk together with the laterals may provide a cheaper design. D. Splitting the Bederwood area by lateral service area - This would be done in hopes of reducing the lateral . Jt for some people. Persons in the Bederwood area have asked if that lateral could be reduced or some other option looked at. Splitting the area may reduce one area's costs but would probably increase another's. This will be looked at. Does the assessment process that is being proposed only skirt the law and become a way of "cheating the residents" by forcing an unrealistically high connection charg*’ A. Such an interpretation can be put on it, but the process being proposed is necessary to limit the City's risk. Since the City has taken the position that the area should pay its own way, this process provides a means by which the project can go ahead. If the City had to have the substantial risk that it had in the Crystal Bay project, the project may not go ahead at all. (As to benefit, the petition/waiver process allows the individual owner to decide what the benefit is to their property rather than having a court arbitrarily decide that.) It should be remembered that any value addition to the properties is not going to fully be reflected in the sale price. While it varies from year to year, a person who does a bathroom improvement may realize 75% of their investment where someone who puts in a pool may realize only 20% of their investment at the future sale of the property. Lateral Options - The two areas were offered the option of extending laterals p'-oviding they pay for the assessment. The question was* if they do not have a lateral, can the City prove the market benefit? Should sufficient numbers not indicate an interest in doing the trunk only, the City may in fact do the lateral and assess the trunk and put a connection charge for the lateral portion of it thereby better insuring it would get its full value. The staff indicated past projects absent Crystal Bay were paid for by those receiving sewer (currently staff is reviewing all projects to verify this.) City Contribution - 6. Other funding source3 - To the best of our knowledge there are no oth^r funding sources that are available. The City is willing, however, to finance this over a 15 to 20 year period, both the assessment and any connection charges the City may charge. 7. Who is providing the momentum for this project? residents? While the City had in Is it the its Comprehensive Plan in 1980 identified this area as an a. ea for sewering the primary imputus has been from the neighborhood from those people who have failed or failing systems, from those on holding tanks, and from those who wish to improve their properties but can't because of septic system constraints. As such, it will be up to the residents themselves to decide if they want this project to go ahead or not. :ib9o. e I TO: FROM: DATE: Mayor and City Council Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrato^|^ January 16, 1990 SUBJECT; Stubbs Bay Attachment; A, Stubbs Bay Memo Dated 1/3/90 B. Letter to Residents C. Stubbs Bay Memo Dated 9/14^39 D. Stubbs Bay Memo 8/17/89 E. November 13, 1989 Council Minutes Excerpts ISSUE - Review of key issues for the public informational met ting. INTRODUCTION - Following tna July 24, 1989 meeting with the area residents staff reviewed, at the Council’s November 13, 1989 meeting, the key issues of that meeting. DISCUSSION - Staff's present understanding of these issues are outlined in Attachment B. The Council may desire to discuss this further in advance of the meeting. The format of the meeting will be as follows: Introduction - City Administrator Recap of the project - City Engineer Questions and answers ALTERNATIVES - 1. Accept the information. 2. Indicate points of departure which can be presented at the beginning of the meeting. 3. Reschedule the meeting. RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the meeting continue on the 30th and that Council direct any changes that they may have on the major issues or other concerns that they may have. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by that the Council accept the information indicating any further policy discussions that they may have. Ayes _, Nays cc: Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator Michael P. Gaffron, Asst. Planning & Loning Administrator John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director Glenn Cook, City Engineer 1390..' TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrate DATS: January 3, 1990 SUBJECT: Stubb's Bay Sewer Meeting Attachment: A. Stubbs Bay Memo Dated 12/1/39 ISSUE - Updated i.-formation regarding proposed meeting to be held on Stubb's Bay sewer. INTRODUCTION - Ac the Council's December 11, 1989, Council meeting they established January 30th as a possible date for a Stubb's Bay sewer meeting. DISCUSSION - The staff has contacted the school, where the previous meeting was held, and they have indicated that the most usable space, the theater, is available for that date. If you desire this to be rescheduled please indicate at the meeting. If acceptable a notice will be sent to the property owners within the next 10 days. ALTERNATIVES - 1. Select a new date. 2. Select a different location. 3. Table for further discussion. 4. Take no action. RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that it be scheduled at the Orono School Theater at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, anuary 30, 1990. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by _, that the Council reschedule the Stubb's Bay sewer meeting for January 30, 1990, at 7:00 P.M. at the High School Theater. Ayes _, Nays _. cc: John R. Gerhardson. Public Works Director Michael P. Gaffron, Asst. Planning 4 Zoning Administrator Jeanne A. Mabxisth. Building & Zoning Administrator Planning Commission Members I 12189.5 TO: FHOM: OATZ: Mayor and City Council ^ Mark E. Bernhardson, Cit/ JJ|££J7N6 Decsniber 1, 1989 SnBJZCT: Stubbs Bay Sewer Consideration DEO 111989 CITY OF ORONO ISSUE - Establishment of a da^a that the Council would like to meet in a public forum with the residents of the Stubbs Bay area. INTRODUCTION - At the Council's November 13, 1989 meeting they discussed the issues that had been raised at the last Stubbs Bay meeting with the residents and staff. At that time they directed staff to establish a date at the Deuamber 11th meeting for the January/February timeframe. DISUCSSION - The following represents potential dates in January or early February that could be used for such a meeting. They are as follows: January 10th and 11th January 24th and 25th January 29th, 30th, 31st/Eebruary 1st February 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th ALTERNATIVES - 1. Select a date. 2. Table until January 8th. 3. Take no action. RECOMMENDATION - Is is recommended that January 30, 1990 be established aa~a joint meeting date to be held at the Orono High School Audltorum at 7:00 P.M. Notification of this meeting will be sent to all residents and property owners in the approsimately 2 1/2 weeks in advance of the meeting. A special letter will be sent to those on Oxford Road to determine what, if any, interest they have in being included in such a project. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by __, seconded by __, that the Council as the date for a joint meeti/ig with the residents of Ayes , Naysadopt the Stubbs Bay area regarding Stubbs Bay sewer John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director Michael P. Gaffron, Asst. Planning & Zoning Administrator Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator Planning Commission Members 1 CITYc 13 ■ crrvr QF 1 aHaNOH Post Office Box 66*Cryaui Bay. Mino On the North Shore of Lake Minnetonka January 16, 1990 Subjects Public Infontiarion Mseting Dear Stubbs Bay Area Resident: sewers and alternatives for that area. At staffs Several letter, what we below. discuss th« July meeting, following introduction and commenta by the discussions turned to installation of The Council has reviewed these and wi^l ue available to these further at the next meeting. Tnelusion of Other Areas area. B. Sussex Souare/Foxbendi This area_is_* new 26 ^ot subdivision at Fox StrTet and Lea: ^t-eet. The property is being developed per the residential standards and is not being considered -or projec- inclusion. sometime within the next five years. 2. City Funding of Anv Reserve Charge Typically the City has not placed any sewer pipes 1 thin 8- in diameter. An 8- pipe will handle just the Stubbs Bay area. Thi-^ project is ^ ^ reserve capacity that currently ritv this area will pay not anything. has not helped fund a project for that reason but may consider this. .LOING a ZOMI.NG - 473-7357 assessing ^DMINISTRAnON A RNANCE - 473-7351 FAX-473-0510 PU BLIC WORKS - 473.7359 /-TTAClttiAaJT Cl TO: Mayor Grabsk Orono City Councilmeinbers FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Adninistrat DATS: September 14, 1989 SUBJ: Stubbs Bay Sewer Attachment; Stubbs Bay Sewer Memo-3/17/89 ISSUE - 1. Presentation of information to Council related to primary issues raised at the Stubbs Bay Meeting held July 27, 1989. 2. Establish a date "^or the next Stubbs Bays meeting which would be with interested residents of the area and the Council. INTRODUCTION - At the Council's August 23, 1989 Council Meeting, Attachment A was presented outlining significant issues related to the Stubbs Bay sewer that had been raised at the July Meeting. DISCUSSION - Issue 1♦ - Outline cf Major Issues A. Inclusion of other areas - 1. Oxford Road - This area was developed at the 2-acre lakeshore standarci" ilTT978. While sewer could be extended to this area an estimate for this extension has not been made. There are 11 properties in this subdivision and presently there is only one septic system that has had intermittent problems. The Oxford Road' area Is in part lakeshore property and this may have special consideration as to whether or not it is included in the sewer project. 2. Sussex Development - This is presently being proposed for development. It is~at a 2-acre density for a total of 17 residential lots. The topography of this area may make it expensive to sewer this area as it would need either a deep gravity line or a lift station line into the Stubbs Bay sewer to feed into the proposed Stubbs Bay system. 3. Cygnet Place - This area contains 19 developed lots which are predominately 1/3 - 1 acre. It is an area the City may look at for an alternative waste management study in the next 5 years. Topography may make sewering this area expensive. Also there are another 6 lots in between the Stubbs Bay area and Cygnet that could also be looked at. In order to include any of these in the development, the ity would need to make a request ^USA line extension. • Although the Stubbs Bay area is currently not within the Mu SA L line, it was identified as an area that could be expanded in the City's Comprehensive Management Plan.) The impact of adding these units would be an effort to reduce the cost to the existing 32 residential developed lots and the approximate 10 additional potentially buildable vacant lots. The inclusion of Sussex would reduce the cost approximately 15% of the trunk costs or about 7-10% of the overall. Oxford would reduce the per unit trunk cost about 12% and about 6-3% of the total per unit cost. Cygnet Place would reduce the per unit trunk cost by 21% and the total by 10-12%. If these were not included at this time, there is enough capacity in the line to allow for their connection in the future. This would probably be done as a combination of an assessment together with a connection charge into the main. 3. Citv Funding of Any Reserve Charge - As noted in the first item, there will be additional capacity of approximately 250+ units in this line which will be constructed at'the minimum size. These together could reduce the total cost bv about 25%. As an alternative for each $100,000.00 in reserve c'apacity the City would take would result in about $1,000.00 per prooerty reduction of those currently in the Stubbs Bay area. (About' an 8% reduction in the total cost which ranges from $11,-16,000). If the City chooses not to fund any portion of the sewer the City may face a forced reduction of special assessments resulting from the appeals process. Obviously this could be limited by requiring a certain percentavje of appeal waivers to be signed prior to the project being undertaken. C. Potential Rezoning - This area was originally zoned 1 acre and prior to 1975 and when the new standards came in as placed at a 2-acre zoning. The issue is whether the City would consider rezoning the properties in the area to 1 acre (or less) if sewer 6^ come in. The advantage to the property owner is in part to reduce the number of variances that they would need to obtain permits to improve their property, together with allowing some property owners the ability to subdivide their property and to help finance the sewer project. It should be remembered, however, that additional units would have to pay an amount substantially similar in the currently projected figures so there may not be that much gained in subdivision. The related issue is the fact that the City has not done any rezoning in the Crystal Bay area or any other 2 acre zone areas sewered since the 1975 rezoning. In the Crystal Bay area those served by sewers would remain substandard lots even under the 1-acre zoning and therefore there would be few if any lota that would be able to be subdivided. In the Stubbs Bay area there are approximately 9 2-plus «cre properties that could subdivide into an additional 9 lots- This would reduce the overall cost by 10%. D. Level of Support - The assumption on the Stubbs Bay project has been that the Council would require a certain level of support as expressed in waiver of assessment prior to undertaking the project. These waivers of assessment initially would express the "top end" over which any amount over that (apart from capitilized interest) would require that new waivers be signed. Due to the nature of the area, it is recommended that a certain percentage of the property owners in the current area sign waivers prior to taking further steps ‘n the process. Not having a certain level of assessment waj .er, prior to the date that the project is ordered, would place che City at risk for the special assessment portion being appealed. (The staff is recommending a special assessment level that would not be that much greater than the Crystal Bay area finally was assessed), but this does not insure that this would not be appealed or reduced.) Issue 2 - Next Stubbs Bay Meeting It would be appropriate that the meeting be held in November/December in o^rder for construction to be done next year. In advance of that however, the City could communicate to the residents that they would have to circulate among themselves a petition and get a minimum percentage of persons interested in undertaking the project. The City could request that the assessment waivers be signed prior to the ordering of the project. Once the petition is submitted, the Council could have a special meeting to address the questions r^«ised and take any additional questions from the neighbors. ALTERNATIVES - Issue 1 - 1. Take a position of the Council on each of the items. 2. Table for further discussion. 3. Take no action at this time. Issue 2 - 1. Establish a meeting date. 2. Await establishing a date until after a petition is received. 3. Direct staff to send a letter regarding the level of support needed. i RECOMMENDATION - It is c^omaended that staff send a letter to the affected property owners indicating the tentative meeting date in December, but that a petition signing an assessment waiver at the 60% level of property owners interested in the project must be received prior to a meeting being held. 'v:. seconded by that Council direct PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _________ staff to send a letter to the abutting property owners outlining the level of support needed in order for the Council and City to further consider" this as a project. Ayes _ _ _, Nays _ _ _ _. r Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator Michael Gaffron, Planning & Zonining Administrator John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director Glenn Cook, City Engineer 81789,11 TO: ;4ayor and City Council PROM: Mark S. Bernhardson, City Administrate^ 1 DATE: August 17, 1989 SUBJECT: Stubb's Bay Sewer Meeting Attachment: A. Stubb's Bay Sewer Meeting Questions and Answers ISSUE - 1. Presentation of information regarding the Stubb's Bay meeting held July 27, 1989. 2. Establishment of a date for the next Stubb's Bay meeting. I>IT^0DUCTI0N - At the informational meeting held July 2/, 1939, a number or”^estions were raised. Attachment A was prepared to summarize the questions and answers given at that meeting. In addition, a number of residents of the area who^ interested in furthering the development of a sewer desire to have a meeting as soon a possible. .ISCUSSION - It is hoped that a meeting regarding Stubb's would aaain be held in Movember and at that time the City would be able* to respond to questions that were not able to be addressed at the*July 27th meeting. Significant questions to be responded to are: 1. Will the City entertain allowing any other areas to be included, such as: a. Oxford Road b. "Fox Bend" Development (Leaf/Bayside) 2. Will the City absorb any reserve charge. 3. Will the pcooerties in the designated area be allowed to change the zoning once sewer is available help them defray the cost. Also, would additional buildable lots created through a rezoning pay a full unit charge. (It should be noted tha>. this Sas originally zoned R-IC, 1 acre lot size prior to the 1975 rezoning.^ 4. What level of support (%) and waivers of assessment does the Council desire to be signed prior to undertaking this project. 82B9.1INQUIRIES AND RESPONSES STUBBS BAT INFORMATIONAL MEETING JULT 27, 1989 ORONO HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM At the infor-aational meeting that was held on July 27, 1989, approximately 33 property owners were present together with Councilmember J. Diann Goetten and members from the staff including Michael Gaffron, Glenn Cook, John Gerhardson, Jeanne MabUith and Mark Bernhardson. Following an introduction by the City Administrator, Michael Gaffron gave an overview of the Waste Management Study, outlining each of the alternatives and the merits and pitfalls of each of those alternatives. This was followed by a presentation of the sewering option as far as layout and expense presented by Glenn Cook. Following this oresentation general questions were taken. The following rep. .-sents the significant questions that were raised and responses given to those. (As these are paraphrased they may encapsulate two or three questions that were asked together with their responses and are not necessarily in the order in which the questions were asked.) 1. Is there not a law that requires that the property owner be required to pay only the amount of benefit to the property? Minnesota special assessments are limited to the benefit (increase brought about by the improvement) to that property. The City is cognizant of this law and is structuring the amount of actual special assessment to be equal to or less than the expected benefit tc the great range of properties. The balance of the cost will be covered by a connection charge. There is a possibility the connection charge can be financed by the City over the same term as the assessment which is expected to be 15 or 20 years. .• i I- 2. What are the costs of the project and what are anticipated to be the financing options. The cost*: =>.8 ,v2tailed on the sheet that was handed out, split out between about a $6,500 assessment charge and between $4,200 and $9,700 connection charge. It is anticipated that it would be a 15 to 20 year bond issue. If your total assessment plus connection charge was $10,000 over 15 years that would cost about $670 per year in interest, together with an initial interest cost of about $800 which would be decrease over the 15 year period to a final year interest cost in the range of $60,00. .spread “ver__years, the annual principal would go down Dc': the amount of interest paid over that tiraeperiod would be increased. If your rate is $15,000 just multiply those numbers by 1.5 times the $10,000 number. 3. Are the larger lots subsidizing the smaller lots? To the extent that sewer is going to oe installed adjacent to a large lot, a lot with a large frontage actually costs more to serve than a lot with a smc;ll frontage. To the extent that sewer is needed the greater number of smaller lots actually, defray the cost for the larger lots. (This is balanced out by splitting the areas between the larger and smaller lots and having the lateral cost for the smaller lots, in this case, being less than for the larger lots.) 4, Aren't there other plac4..r, such as Cygnet Pl-ce, tha i the future will need to have sewer? Tl-e City staff h.ij looked at Cygnet Place a as sewering and what impact that has on this project- It is anticipated that that area will be looked at over the next 5 or 10 years. Whether the area needs sewer would be the subject of a Waste Management Study and will be dependent, not only, on lot size but also topography, soil conditions, water table etc. We looked at it as to how a sewer pipe will be run on an approximate basis. 5. Will there rot be excess capacity in the line that someone else could usa7The minimum diameter line that can be put in according to state requirements would be an 3 inch line? This obviously can serve more than the appro:’imataly 100 units in this area. Other areas could be hooked into this and utilize this capacity. Staff has discussed the possibility of having a portion of the cost of the excess capacity picked up by the City initially as a reserve charge, to eventually be funded by those who may use the pipe. To the extent that this is dona, every $100,000 that the City would set aside as reserve charge would reduce the unit charge by approximately $1,J00 per unit based on 100 units. It should be remembered however, tnat this area will be hooking into the line on Tonkawa Road (Co. Rd. 135) which has "reserve capacity" for this area and for future areas. {All the people along Tonkawa paid for their entire system and there is no anticipation that they would be rebated anything as a result of this improvement.) If you are on a large lot can you stay out of the sewer project? It has been the City's policy to include all properties which are abutting a line. This is done because you now have an option for sanitary disposal that you previously did not have even if you choose not to exercise it. City policy has been that all properties abutting a line hook up in the study area and that they must hook up within 1$ months and pay for the improvement. Will zoning be changed to help us afford the improvement? In 1975 this area was zoned from the previous 1 acre to 2 acre zone because there was not sewer in the area. This was also done in other areas of the City that did not have sewer, including the Crystal Bay area. That sewer was installed in 1985 and there has been no request by the residents nor any initiative by the City to rezone that area. (It should be noted that ,.«/en if rezoned to 1 acre standards, the bulk of the lots in the Crystal Bay area would re .ain substandard.) Should a request for rezonmg be considered, the City would have to amend its Comprehensive Plan. Also, to the extent > ; I,e that individual properties were looking for additional hookups that would help decrease the overall unit charge but that property would then have to pay for more units. 8. Will a new subdivision, such as the one being proposed east of Leaf Street, be included in the project? It has not been the policy of the City to include any areas that do not absolutely need sewer. This area is developing to a 2 acre standard and preliminary indications are that it will have adequate conditions for on-site septic systems on each building site. Even if the City were to allow sewering of this area, the topography of the area would require significant design parameters that would not result in a substantial reduction in unit lateral cost for the Stubbs Bay project. Inclusion of all those u'- in the project may reduce the trunk cost by about ?0%. (IOC units in Stubbs Bay 22, units in "Sussex") 9. Why is the property on Oxford Road being left out? Again, this rea was developed to the 2 ac.e standard and although it is lakeshore property which differentiates it from the property east of Leaf, it is not contemplated to be included as tnere should be adequate septic systems for this area. Based on general City policy we have not addressed this question to the Council but we will address both this and the question regarding the fubdivision. The inclusion of the Oxford property would probably reduce the trunk cost by about 10%. (10 properties) 10. How soon could a project be undertaken? The project progress is dependent on the level of interest of the neighborhood. If substantial interest is generated this fall and hearings could be held this winter, plans could be drawn this winter and construction begun in the spring. It is important to realize that the Council will probably not undertake this project unless a substantial majority of the property owners are interested in undertaking this project to the point of agreeing to sign a waiver of appeal on this project. This is a neighborhood problem, and the neighborhood should get together to decide how they want to solve it- (It was mentioned that the current prices are as % -4 k ! nuch as 20% below the normal because of the low lake level r which influences the water table, this however could change within a year to two.) 11. When is the next meeting? It is anticipated that the next meeting will be within the next 2 to 3 months. In the meantime we suggest to you, if you have questions about your particular lot that you speak to Michael Gaffron as he has diagrammed each of the lots, and discuss not only set backs as diagrammed but also comments such as soil conditions and slopes. (Some owners indicated that they would like the meeting as soon a possible in order to get this underway.) 12. What Federal oc State monies are available for this project? There used to be monies available in the 'SO's and *70's but with the change in the Federal program these monies are no longer available from the Federal level. The City looked at this for the Crystal Bay project and wer^ not able to get any across-the-board grants. (We forgot to mention that the City was able to get funds individually for people through the C.O.B.G. program, but those are no longer available either.) Today we are not aware of P.C.A. or Lake Minnetonka Conservation District mandating hookups in order to preserve the lake. To the extent that other people around the lake have paid for the cost of hooking up their own sewer it is probably not expected that the L.M.C.O. would do a general assessment to help pay for the small area that is left. (Subsequent to the meeting Michael Gaffron has been in contact with P.C.A. to determine what, if any, grants might be available to help fund this project. P.C.A. has funds available for septic system rehabilitation grants, but only for cities whose overall Citywide average income is below the state median. State median is $17,161. Orono's average income is $30,736. (all 1980 data), hence PCA has indicated Orono would not qualify.) *1^ f -...J KUSUTES OF TEB ORONO CODNCIL KESTING OF NOVEMBER 13, 19:r TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY RIRVIEW COVENANT CHURCH City Administrator Bernhardson explained that the property just east of the Contel property has been in a "tax forfeit" status since 1979. The City had released the property for public sale. In 1987/1988 the City had a party interested in purchasing the property and variances were granted to this party to allow building. Shortly after the variances were granted, the party decided not to go forward with the purchase. The Church has asked the City to designate this parcel for park use only, however that may not be a course that the City can take at this point. Eennepin County currently has the property for sale for 520,000.00 and there is approximately 55,0 00.00/56,000.00 owing for special assessments and taxes. The Park Conmiission reviewed the property in 1979 and did not have an interest in the property. Staff's recommendation at this time is to refer the property back to the Park Comrcissicn to sea whether their opinion has’changed and bring back their recommendstion to Council for their decision. Mr. Fred Abrahamson, Chairman of the Fairview Covenant Church, said that he had no knowledge that the recreation area encroached on other property. Be said t.hat he does not want the Church to lose the ability to use the tax forfeit property. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by CounciImember Goetten, to refer this matter to the Park Commission for the review of the request and to report back to .e Council. Motion, Ayes-4, Nays*0, Motion passed. STUBBS BAY SEWER City Administrator Bernhardson asked Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron if there were currently any problems with failing septic systems on Cygnet Place. Gaffron replied that to the best of his knowledge there were nc failing systems currently, but replacement systems have been installed for approximately half of the properties in that area over the last ten years due to past failures. Bernhardson explained the various options available -regarding the inclusion/exclusion of certain areas in the sewer project. CounciImember Goetten asked about Oxford Road and the need to sewer around the lakeshore. Goetten believed t.:;at the need to sewer around the lakeshore is a valid reason to sewer property zoned 2-acre. Goetten also believed that Sussex Sgiiare should be omitted from the study. Goetten questioned whether it would be necessary to amend tiie Comprehensive Plan if the MUSA line were to be extended. Bernhardson replied that the Stubbs Bay area was identified thin the Comprehensive Plan for potential sewer. MIHUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OP NOVEMBER 13, 1989 STUBBS BAT SEWER CONTINUED CounciImemfcer Gcertien indicatad that should any rezoning be done, the City shculd rezcne all of the 2-acre zoning areas which have recently been sewered. Goetten also questioned whether the Comprehensive Plan was due to be re/iewed for 1990. Bernhardson replied that he would look into that matter further and report bac.<c. Planning Commission Representative Bellows did not believe it would be beneficial to rezone lakeshore property for the purpose of sewering lakeshore property. Bernhardson said that issue was brought forth by the lakeshore residents. CounciIstember Peterson concurred with Bellows and Goetten that rezoning around the lake would be unwise. Peterson asked whether the Planning Commission would be invited to the upcoming meeting regarding Stubbs Bay sewer. CounciImember Goetten asked City Attorney Barrett if the City could legally ask residents to sign a waiver of a- aal? Barrett replied that the City could proceed in such a manner. Acting Mayor Callahan believed that the next step for the City is to have another meeting and suggested bringing this matter back in December for consideration of a meeting date. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by CounciImember Nettles, to bring this matter back for consideration at the December 11, 1989 Council meeting. Motion, Ayes>4, Nays*0, Motion passed. WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLAlTNING BOARD RBSOLOTZON *2730 CounciImember Goetten asked whether support from the Cities .would be indicated in the fora of a latter to Hennepin County? Bernhardson said that there was a draft resolution included in the packets of information tnat, if adapted, would be sent to Hennepin County. Counci Imember Goetten indicated that she would like to urge the Council to send a letter to the County in addition to a resolution. Bernhardson said that he could send both a letter and a copy of the resolution. It was moved by CounciImember Nettles, seconded by I 13190. Dear ir0O/0^^ As you are aware the City has been exploring the possibility of constructing municipal sewers in your area. Two informational meetings were held on this topic, one in the summer of *89 and the second one January 30, 1990. Based on the level of interest shown by the residents at those meetings, at the direction of the City Council, the intent of this letter is to provide you an opportunity to indicate your level of interest in this project, as an individual property owner. Enclosed you will find a document entitled "Petition for Improvement and Waiver of Special Assessments.” Enclosed also is an estimated assessment dollar amount for your property, with an annual and monthly range of costs based on that estimate. Not listed on that document are the following additional charges for which each individual property owner would be responsible: Private connection coats - This is the cost to you of hiring a private contractor to connect your house to the municipal sewer in the street. Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) - The Metro Waste Control Commission requires payment of the SAC charge with each new connection. This charge currently is $600.00 and is due and payable when you come in for a permit to hookup. Operational sewer costs - $51,15 per quarter. This charge is billed quarterly to every residence in Orono connected to sewer system, to cover the operational and capital replacement costs of the system. This charge has not been increased for the ’ «■** four years. The City has worke. Jiligently to develop the most cost effective sewer system, we are still open to considering the merits of alternative designs or layout based on individual homeowner or neighborhood suggestions. The actual cost of a sewer project to each property owner is a function of the overall construction and restoration costs, the method of distributing cost among the properties served, and the availability of outside funding. The Ci-y*a consistent philosophy in virtually all past sewer projects has been that each project area pays the entire cost of its own sewer system, with no contribution from the general tax base. The present council direction is that this area would also pay itself. City staff have investigated the availability of project funding from other sources, and we believe we have exhaused all avenues with no success. However, if residents are aware of specific sources we would be happy to pursue those leads. PETITION/APPEAL WAIVER PROCESS If you are interested in having the sewer project go forward at the cost indicated, please sign the appeal waiver and petition enclosed and return as early as possible. If the project goes ahead, you will have the right to appeal only the amount in excess of the estimate on the form. If the project costs more than that figure, you will be requested to pay the higher amount. However, if the project costs less than the estimate, your cost will be similarily reduced. The City Council will proceed to the next step, ordering plans, specifications, and bidding, if at least 70% of the property owners agreed to sign the waiver. The cost of ‘;he "plans and specifications" step is approximately $20,000-$30,c00. If there is not significant interest in the going ahead, this step would likely not be undertaken. If you are not interested in the sewer system, it would be helpful, although not mandatory, if you would indicate that by returning the waiver unsigned and indicating that you are not interested. If you are in one of the two areas where a lateral at this time would be optional, but you agree to accept the trunk charge of ;*6,500, please indicate that by selecting that option on the appendix in your packet. If the project is bid, the City will then hold a public hearing for the special assessment and based on that hearing the Council will decide whether to adopt a special assessment. Note that the City could adopt a supplemental assessment should the project costs come in greater than the original assessment. If the special assessment is adopted, the City will then wait the legally required 30 day appeal period. Based on the extent of appeals, the City Council will then determine whether it is appropriate to order the project in. SOME PlitAL THOUGHTS Some residents have indicated that they feel the installation costs of this project will not be reflected totally in the future sale price of their homes, this is typical of many types of home improvements, such as room additions or remodeling. However, as one of the resid^nf. indicated at the last meeting, the City sewer makes your h'^me much more marketable. Additionally, there are some properties, and perhaps yours is one of them, that would have to revert to a holding tank system if your septic system fails. This would in the long run be more expensive than installation of city sewer. While the installation of city sewer represents a permanent solution to the problems experienced in the Stubbs Bay area, as is the case in other areas, the neighborhood is going to have to make the decision whether they want sewer or not. The City will make continued efforts to make the project more economically viable through design, and address individual considerations to protect properti as much as possible. Should you have questions please feel to call Michael Gaffron, John Gerhardson or myself. Sincerely, Mark E. Bernhardson City Administrator MEB/dh Enclosures PETlTIOa FOS SPECIAL ASSSSSMDIT AMD AOUEBOT TO MATTE SPECIAL ASSESSmT APPEAL IRIS AGSBBIIEMT betwtt«n mada this day of 1990, __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ , their heirs, successors and assigns (hereinafter referred to as -Owners-) and the City of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation, its employees, agents and assigns (hereinafter referred to as "City"). 1. QHOMlShia.- OwiBziij state(s) that he/she/they is/are the fee owner(s) of real property located in the City of Orono, County of Hennepin, legally described in the attached Exhibit A which is made a part of this document (the "Property"). Owner(s) also state<s) that the following are liens and encumbrances against the property: 2. Petition. Owner(s) hereby petition(s) the City of Orono to construct and install a sanitary sewer system (hereinafter referred to as - improvement") within the Stubbs Bay area according to City standards. Owner(s) understand(s) that the entire cost of the Improvement shall be assessed against the Owner(s). 3. Improvement. The City, at its sole option, may cause, during 1990-1991, the construction of a sanitary sewer in the Stubbs Bay area, as referenced by a map attached hereto as Exhibit B, and made a part of this document. The general alignment and specifications for the sewer pipe appear in "Specifications for Stubbs Bay Sanitary Sewer Improvements for the City of Orono, Minnesota, Project No. _ 1990", and as they may be amended by the City of Orono (the “Improveraenf*). 4. Assessment. At any time after the amount of the expense to be incurred for the Improvement, or one similar thereto determined by the City of Orono: a) The City may at the time it deems appropriate, assess, by special assessment, against the Property a principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth on Page 4 ("Estimated Special Assessment"). b) The Estimated Special Assessment may bear interest at the lawful rate and may be spread over a number of years as deemed necessary by the City. c) Th« Estimated Sp«ci«l Assessment shall become a lien against the Property as ueflned in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. d) Ovner(s) waive(s) any ri^ht to appeal from the Estimated Special Assessment, including but not limited to any procedural or substantive right pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429, or any other statutes, constitution, laws or judicial decisions of the State of Minnesota jr United States. e) In the event the allocated cost for the Improvement exceeds the Estimated Special Assessment, the City may adopt a larger special assessment or supplemental special assessment. The Owner<s) may appeal only the amount in excess of the Estimated Special Assessment. f) If the City adopts a special assessment against the Property in excess of the Estimated Special Assessment, the City shall provide notice tc the Owner(s) of the proposed adoption of the exce^c assessment in accordance with the procedure set forth i:: Minnesota Statute, S 429.041 and the Owner(s): i> may appeal only the amount in excess of the Estimated Special Assessment; and ii) reserv«(s) the right to appeal therefrom pursuant to the procedures set forth in Minnesota Statute, S 429.081. g) Any appeal taken by the Owner(s) pursuant to para -aph f) hereof shall only be as to the amount of exce..d assessment and shall not include any appeal from the procedures followed by the City which might otherwise have been reguired under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. 5. ttOflA-UB Tq Stwer. Upon future hook>up to the sewer pipe, Owner(s) shall pay those additional costs which are related thereto. Including but .ot limited to; construction of pipe from tne house to the sewer pipe, SAC charge, customary connection charges and hook-up, and Inspection fees. 6. tliins* A copy of this Agreement may be filed In the Owner(s)* chain-of-title and this Agreement shall be considered as a covenant running with the Owner(s)* property. -2- CITY CP ORONO: Its Mayor Its City Cierk STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ACXNOWT.ynfi LAMENT )ss. ) On this ipp«ated day of and 1990. before me _ _ _ _ _ _. to me personally Known as the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation, and that this Instrument was executed on behalf of said corporation. STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN On this appeared _ NOTARY PUBLIC OWNERS: .EDGEMFMT day of _ _ _ _ _, 1990, before me (marital status^_ _ _, wno executed this document as their own free act ana deed. ZNEH/3(1) NOTARY PUBLIC -3- MTWLTtn npwTJhi, 1. Property Identification Number: 2. Mutflber of Dwelling -Unit" Asaeesment(a): 3. Amount of >awer Trunk Ar: .ssesaed:Acre 4. Principal Amount of Estimated Special Assessment: ZllEH/3(4) .1 \ -4- J I I ASSESSMENT POLICY The City of Orono has frequently reviewed the Assessment Policy which it has applied on past projects to determine whether or not the former assessment policy or one similar thereto should be applied in Sanitary Sewer Project No. 73-1. After extensive review by the staff and City Council of various alternative assessment policies and formulas, the City of Orono has determined that the former assessment policy is the most equitable for all properties in this project and will result in an assessment for each property which will not exceed the special benefit to that property and will be uniform upon the same class of property. 1. The City of Orono has in the past assessed 100% of the total cost of the construction of sanitary sewer collection systems against those properties beneti.ted from such a system. The City desires that the assesnment policy be consistent. When a lateral sewer in one area of the City is paid for by special assessments, the cost of a similar sewer in another area of the City should not be later financed from general taxes, since the property owners in the first area would be paying for a part of the cost of the second sewer as well as their own and those in the second area would pay nothing on the first sewer and only part of their own. However, in this project certain items are considered to be of general benefit to the entire community and the cost of those items is deducted from the total cost of the project and is not included in the amount that is assessed against the benefited properties. ' These items are as follows: a. Sewer cleaning Machine and truck. Cost of ?25,000 /•, ' /t.i 6 C b. ■ Oversizing of sewer connection between Daniels Long Lake Heights and existing Long Lake Lift Station.That oversizing was necessary to facilitate the extension of trunk sewer to an area which some day may be serviced if the trunk line is extended beyond its present point. Cost of $8,000.c.That amount which the City of Orono has determined cannot be assessed against certain properties because those properties cannot be subdivided to a lot size which necessitates public sanitary sewer and therefore said properties are not benefited by this project and because the City will not allow said properties to connect to the sanitary sewer system, or the City will not construct the connection lines necessary for a connection to be possible. In the event that the City of Orono later allows said properties to subdivide or to connect to the sanitary sewer built in this project, the City of Orono will reimburse itself for said amount through connection charges or special assessment charges against said properties pursuant to law. The estimated maximum amount that assessing said properties would have generated is $115,000. This amount therefore is spread on the general tax levy. /;?3 ^ - 2. Area Assessments Certain properties within the benefited area of this project have previously been assessed under earlier projects for the cost of downstream trunk sewers into which the lateral sewers con structed under this project connect. These previously assessed properties were assessed on the basis of area and are not being further assessed for trunk on an are; basis under this assessment. Other properties within the benefited area, which were not pre viously assessed for trunk, are being assessed under this assessment on the basis of $250.00 per acre. This charge represents the adjusted cost taking into account inflation since the time of the installation of the original trunk sewers that services all of those areas except the Daniel's Long Lake Heights Area. In this case the $250.00 charge represents the amount assessed per benefited acre for the cost of installation in this project of the new trunk sewer necessary to serve this area. -2- 3. Assessment FormulaThe total cost of Sanitary Sewer Project Mo. 73-1 including construction costs and indirect costs is $1,622,118. Fron this amount the above described truck cost, possible future assessment revenue, possible future trunk revenue and assessod trunk revenue are deducted. The remaining amount of $1,466,518 is assessed as a lateral benefit. The lateral benefit is divided into 40% placed against front footage and 60% placed against building unit for purposes of providing equity in division of the costs to various shaped lots. a. Unit A building unit is defined as the minimum allowable width parcel containing adequate area to meet the requirements of the zoning code for the district in which the property is located, wiiere properties have sufficient width and area to be subdivided they are assessed the whole number of maximum units Into which the property can be subdivided if all such subdivided lots have sewer contiguous to them. Certain existing properties do not meet the minimum stan dards for tlie lot dimensions in the zoned usu district in which they exist. In those instances the properties are combined into a logical pattern to yield a lot as near as possible to the minimum standards for that use district. Each substandard lot is the assessed a fractional unit based on the number of lots required to make the larger lot. b. Front Foo* • ^ The front foot;«ge to be assessed is determined according to the following guidelines: a. On rectangular lots, the width of the lots is assessed. b. On corner rectangular lots, the least dimension is con sidered the wio ' of the lot. c. On lots wich a varying width, the average width is assessed. d. On pie shaped or triangular parcels and on parcels where no definite width can be determined, the width assessed is calculated as the prorated minimum width based on the lot area. -3- L II u ^4 SUMMARY OF 1973-1 SANITARY SEWER PROJECT COSTS AND ASSESSMENTS1.2.Contract with General Contractor Services by City Consultinq Engineer $1,233,000 3. 4. 5. a. Engineeringb. Inspectionc. Surveying d. Easement Preparation and Negotiation Right>of-Way Costs Soil Tests City Attorney costs in condemnation, easement preparation, negotiation 72,95257,38143.643 20,143 16,650 2,007 10,000 6. 7. Bond Consultant Cost of preparing and publishing assessment roll 9.000 8.000 0.Cost of publishing and mailings of notices of hearings 1,442 9. 10. 11. Administration overhead cost to City Bond Discount Net Interest During Construction Total Cost 15.000 34.000 100,000 $1,622,118 Amounts to be deducted $ 25,000 Truck 8,000 Oversizing of pipe 115,000 Possible future assessments _Trunk acre assessments $1^5.^dO -155,600 To be assessed $1,466,518 Front Foot amount - 40% of $1,466,518 - $596,607 Unit amount - 60% of $1,466,518 - $879,911 Front Foot Amount - $586,607 • fSTW per front foot ^tal Front Footage 32,302 Unit Amount Total units $879,911 - $3,825.70 per unit 230 -4- R8 March 1,1990 »«B “5e90TO: M. Bemhardson, City Administrator J. Gerhardson, Public Works Director D. Goetten, A. Nettles. B. Peterson, E. Callahan, Council Members J. Grabek. Mayor RE: Inclusion of 3620 Eileen Street in the Bayside Sewer Project Dear City Administrators, Council Members and Mayor, We have soma sarious ccncams about the inclusion of the above mentioned property in the Bayside Sewer Project. Our lot is two acres, has fully conforming sewer, has had lui sewer problems, and has at least two other back-up sites. In addition we are over 500 feet from the lake and are not on the trunk line. In fact, it seems that extra effort and special laterals have been created just to include the two properties on Eileen Street. To induce the Eileen Street properties in the proposed sewer plan seems arbitrary and capricious. While we support the sewer project for those homeowners directly on the lake with non-conforming septic systems, we strongly believe we should not be included in this sewer project for the reasons stated above. Therefore, we are writing to ask the city administrators and the council to exclude us. We also request that the lateral to our home that is currently drawn on the plans be taken off, preferably before the plan is sent to the Bayside community. Over the past few weeks and months we have been asking why we were ever includec • i this project. The following reasons have been given: "When we looked at Bayside North, we thought lots of sites would need city sewer." in fact, only two (2) of the thirteen (13) properties need city sewer. The rest have plenty of land and conforming systems. Why should the other property owners foot the bill when they don't need it? 'The line was drawn there back in the early 1970's." Most of the properties were not developed at that point so this is no longer a relevant criteria. Lots within the "line" must be re-evaluated based on current lot size and suitability of septic systems. *The trunk line runs near your property." The trunk line also runs near many properties which are not included: Oxford Street, Foxbend, Leaf Street, Stubbs Bay Road, Cygnet, and Christine Street. "It will increase your property value." We don't perceive an $18,000+ sewer line which we don't need , as increasing our property by anything close to that amount. Furthermore, If that were a true premise, doesn ’t this also increase properties not currently being considered for inclusion, yet in close proximity (Christine, Oxford, Stubbs Bay, Foxbend, Cygnet, Leaf Street)? Why should they ’'benefit" without paying? "Why were other properties such as Oxford St. not included?" We were told "they don't need it, they are conforming," The same is true for us. We need your support in excluding our property from the project. We certainty are in favor of cleaning up the lake and requiring property owners who need city sewer to hook up to and pay for it. We would be happy to support that plan, as long as those who need it are the only ones required to fund it. Once again, to include our properties in the proposed sewer plan is arbitrary and capricious. The total estirridted cost to us would be approximately $18,000; needless to say this unnecessary expense creates a substantial hardship for us. We are committed to pursuing every avenue to become exempt. We will greatly appreciate your support in this matter. Sincerely, Stephen and Linda Whitman 3620 Eileen Street Orono, Mn. 55359 I March 5, 1990 175 Landmark Drive orono, Minnesota 55356 Property, #23 on Location map Mr. Mark Bsrnhardson, City Administrator City of Orono Municipal Offices A'ost Office Box 66 Crystal Bay, Minnesota 55323 Re: Scy ?ov.er Prcj-ct Dear Mr. Bernhardson: We built a house at 175 Landmark Drive on 2.7 acres and moved in March 24, 1989. We installed a Mound septic system at a cost of $9,500, as the only alternative allowed us by city officials. We requested a drainage field septic system as a more cost effective alternative because we knew the Stubbs Bay sewer project was pending. Our request was denied. We do not live on Bayside Road, but are opposite a cul-de«sac fronting Bayside, which cul-de-sac is approximately 250 feet long, our present septic system runs away from Bayside to the North and any location for hookup is approximately 300 feet from the property line at the cul-de- sac. The grade for a gravity flow line from my system to the proposed lateral line is questionable and further clouds the issue of feasibility. My neighbor at 55 Landmark Drive has been excluded for the reasons that distance and grade make his property too expensive to sewer. When I add the 300 foot hookup charge to your city's estimates, I have a $24 - 25,000 charge to abandon my newly installed $9,500 system, when my ii. this is que&tiouaole at tne ourset. We have a fully conforming septic system and a fully conforming lot with no frontage on Bayside Road. We consider our inclusion in the Stubbs Bay sewer project arbitrary and capricious. We request that we be excluded from participation in the use or funding of this project. While we support the sewer project for those homeowners directly on the lake with non-conforming septic systems, we strongly believe we should not be included in this sewer project for the reasons stated above. We also request that the lateral to our home that is currently drawn on the plans be taken off, preferably before the plan is sent to the Bayside community. Mr. Mark Berrvhardson March 5, 1990 Page Two Over the past few weeks and months we have been asking why we were ever included in this project. The following reasons have been given: "When we looked at Bayside North, we thought lots of sites would need city sewer." In fact, only one of the thirteen properties has a substandard system and all are functioning at acceptable levels. The rest have plenty of land and conforming systems. Why should the other property owners foot the bill when they don’t need city sewer? "The line for the Stubbs Bay study area was drawn there back in tlie early I970'c." Most of the properties uere not de'^eloped at that point so this is no longer a relevant criteria. Lots within the "line" must be re-evaluated based on current lot size and suitability of septic systems. "The trunk line runs near your property." Although we are not on the trunk line it does run approximately 250 feet from our property. The trunk line also runs near many properties which are not included: Oxford Street, Foxbend, Leaf Street, St ibbs Bay Road, Cygnet, and Christine Street. Why are we different from those properties? "It will increase your property value." We don't perceive an $18,000+ sewer line which we don't need, as increasing our property value by anything close to that amount. Since our lot is 2.7 acres, the hookup adds another $7 - $9,000 to the cost, which cost is excessive and cannot be recouped. Furthermore, if that were a true premise, doesn't this also increase properties not currently being considered for inclusion, yet in close proximity (Christine, Oxford, Stubbs Bay, Foxbend, Cygnet, Leaf Street)? why should they "benefit" without paying? "Why were other properties such as Oxford Street not included?" V'e were told don't need it, they are ccnf^rmiiig. However, if they want to be in they may." The same is true for us. In addition, just like the property owners on Oxford we don't want to be in this project. We need your support in excluding our property from the project. We certainly are in favor of cleaning up the lake and requiring property owners who need city sewer to hook up to and pay for it. We would be happy to support that plan, as long as those who need it are the only ones required to fund it. Sincerely, Lee and Julie Harren I ary QRONQ CITY of ORONO Post Office Box 66*Cry«(«i Bay. MiniiMoU S&323 • Municipai Officaa On the North Shore of Lake Minnetonka November 8, 1988 Eiden Construction Attn: Ross 4100 Brookshire Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 Re: 175 Landmark Drive, Orono - Septic System Dear Ross : As I have discussed with you and the homeowner (whose name escapes me), the property at 175 Landmark Drive is within ^tubb s Bay Alternative Waste Management Study Area. There is a possibility that the property might be served with municipal sewer within the next year or two. Since no decision has yet been made by the City Council a sewer project will be commenced for the Stubb s Bay area, is no specific time frame for such a project, we have f standpoint that this property will have to system as designed by SP Testing Inc. However, in the ^“*2 your residence construction is nearing completion, it Ld acceptable to discuss with City staff municipal sewers has been made. If so, or if it appears that the Ci y Council is near to making a decision, we will, at your request, ask the Council to review your situation for considering Lterim holding tanks, rather than requiring construction of septic system which might be abandoned after only a minimal period of use. I will be pleased to discuss the optional courses at your convenience. Please contact me at 473-7357 questions . of action with you if you have any s Michael V. Gaffrpn, Asst Planning & Zoning Administrator cc^ Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator Thomas J. Jacobs, Senior Building Inspector Lyle Oman, Field inspector Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator BUILDING a ZONING - 473-7 assessing administration a finance - 473-7358 PUBLIC WORKS - 4 7 3-7359 I J890.5 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrat( OATS: March 9, 1990 SUBJECT: Council/Planning Commission - Architect Plan Attachm#*nt: A. Joint Council/Planning Commission Meeting Dated 2/14/90 B. Joint Council/Planning Commission Meeting Dated 2/5/90 ISSUE #1- Setting a meeting to review size and other related cost issues with the architect. #2. Setting a meeting to review other issues. INTRODUCTION - The only possibility for all 5 Council members rlus myself to be available fct a meeting with the architect efore April 1 would be Thursday, March 15, 1990. A number of Planning Commission members ate gone during the later part of March. Alternatives fc . this could be; Monday, April 2 Wednesday, April 4 Saturday, Aril 7 This meeting could include discussion of issues the Council specifically desire to discuss with the Planning Commission. It is requested that a date be selected. ALTERNATIVES 1. Select a date for discussion with the architect. 2. Select a date to discuss other issues. 3. Select a combination date. 4. Table to March 26th. I r;v ■21490.2 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administratoi DATS: February 14, 1990 S0BJSCT: Joint Planning Commission/Council Meeting reviewing the calendars with the Planning Coiwnission it is recominended that the joint meeting be scheduled for; 8:30 A.M., Saturday, March 10th City Council Chambers Rolls, juice and coffee will be available for those interested. While some of the Planning Commission members are on vacation at that time, it would be into April before rare would be able to attend. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by , seconded by , that the Council establish 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 1990 as the date for the joint Council/Planning Commission meeting. Ayes _, Nays —. 2590.1 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Adminiatrato DATE: February 5, 1990 A SUBJECT: Joint Council/Planning Commission Meeting V - ISSPE - 1. Decide when Council would like to meet with Planning Commission to discuss public/private roads. 2. Decide what other issues Council would like to have discussed at that meeting. INTRODUCTION - At the Council's January 22, 1990 Council meeting it was indicated during a discussion during the Mayor and Council Report that Council would like to discuss the issue of public and private roads with the Planning Commission. In addition to taking the opportunity to discuss public and private roads it may be appropriate to include any of the following subjects: - Sewer and LMCD's Comprehensive Plan City of Orono Coraprehersive Plan Updates Transportation Marina Controls City Facilities Design A date that may be open for many people would be Monday, March 5th. Alternate March dates would be: Tuesday the 6th Thursday the 8th Thursday the 15th Friday the 16th Wednesday the 21st Thursday the 22nd ALTERNATIVES - 1. Set March 5, 1990 as the date. 2. Select an alternate date. 3, Table. RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that the Council set 6:00 P.M., Monday, March 5, 1990 as the joint Planning Commission meeting to tentatively discuss: Public and Private Roads LMCD Comp Plan Direction Comprehensive Plan Updates Marinas City Facility Design PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by _, that the Council establish Monday, March 5, i990 at 6:00 P.M. (box lunches included) to hold a joint Council/Planning Commission meeting. Ayes _, Nays _ 31490.7 1^ TOs PROM: DATE: Mayor and City Council Mark E. B<>rnhardson, City Administrato March 14, 1990 SUBJECT: Cigarett<» Vending Machine Ordinance Attachment: “wawBK MAR 2 g 1990 C^OFOROM) A. Cigarette Vending Machine Memo Dated 3/9/90 B. Draft Ordinance Language ISSUE - Determination if the Council desires to adopt Ordinance language banning sales of cigarettes through vending machines in the community. At Council's March 12, 1990 meeting they directed staff to draft language for eliminating the sale of cigarettes through vending machines in the community. The draft language is attached. ALTERNATIVES 1. Adopt. 2. Amend and adopt. 3. Table. 4. Take no action. RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended based on Council direction at the March l2th meeting that the attached language if adopted would achieve the Council's direction in that manner. I 3790 TO:Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhacdson, City Administratoiy 10 O'DATE: March 9, 1990 SUBJECT: Cigac<*tte Vending Machine* Sales Attachment: A. Draft Language to Ordinance 5.24 B. Orono Ordinance 5.24 C. Memo to Vending Machine Licensees Dated 2/28/90 D. Star Tribune Article Dated 3/7/90 E. Cigarette Machine Memo Dated 2/20/90 ISSUE - Consideration for adoption of ordinance language restricting vending machine sales to places where minors are prohibited. INTRODUCTION - At the Council's Febraury 26, 1990 meeting they directed' thTt staff draft language related to allowing cigarette vending machines where minors are prohibited. Dorothy Hallin has indicated to license holders that this issue would be on the March 12 agenda. DISCUSSION - In a review of ordinance language with an associate of Tom Barrett's it was felt ordinance language to the effect that its allowed only where those under 18 years of age are prohibited (unless accompained by at least one parent or guardian) could be vague and cha 1 lengable. As a result, the draft language relates it to the existing class of licensee holders of on sale intoxicating liquor, which seems to get at the same age group. Of the current licensees in the City of Orono this would allow machines at Jimmies and the Wayzata Country Club. (It should be remembered that under State law and local ordinance regarding intoxicating liquor persons under 18 can be at even these establishments as busboys, dishwashers or musicians.) Licenses with on sale non-intoxicating malt liquor are prohibited from allowing minors in the same room where non intoxicating malt liquor is served by local ordinance but not the State law. (Current cigarette vending license holders in this category are Navarre Lanes and Lakeview Golf Course.) The second section of the ordinance amendment specifically limits the purchase by those under 18 in local ordinance. As noted in the attachroen a proposed State law would allow it not only in bars, but al. . liquor stores and workplaces. For Orono current licensees which would be permitted under tne proposed State Statute ^staff has not seen a copy) would be WSI as a work place. (This bill which was towas tabled in the Senate Committee which IS expected to kill it for the session.) ALTERNATIVES Policy Alternatives 1. Limit to On-Sale licensees. 2. Allow at On-Sale Non-Intoxications licensees. 3. Allow where owners have restricted access to 18 year olds. 4. Utilize alternatives in Attachment E. Action Alternatives 1. Adopt. 2. Amend and adopt. 3. Table. 4. Take no action. RECOMMENDATION - That the Council after hearing any concerns related to this, adopt the ordinance with any modifications. The effective date would be 1 May which is when the current 1st quarter license expire. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by _, that Council adopt the proposed Ordinance #_, Second Series amending Section 5.24 effective 1 May, 1990. Ayes _, Nays _. ORDINANCE f SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.24 ADOPTED APRIL 1, 1984 AND ENTITLED "TOBACCO." The City Council of Ocono ordains: Section 5.24, Tobacco is hereby amended by adding the following language: Subdivision 4. vending machines. Tobacco Products: Prohibited Sales from A. Tobacco products may be offered for sale in vending machines licensed under this chaper only on premises which possesses a current On-Sale Intoxicating liquor license. In addition to any other requirements imposed by law, there shall be placed on each tobacco product vending machine a notice as follows: "If you are under age 13 and purchase or attempt to purchase any tobacco product from this machine, you will be subject to a mandatory fine of $100." Subdivision 5. Purchase or tobacco products by minors prohibited. attempted purchase of A. It shall be unlawful for any person who has not attained the age of 18 years of age to purchase or attempt to purchase any tobacco product. A person under the age of 18 years of age who is alleged to have violated this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court under Minn. Stat. Section 260.111. In adcition ^ ) che dispositions otherwise provided by law, a violation of this section shall subject the minor to a fine of $100 for a first violation or $200 for any subsequent violation. This ordinance shall become effective the first day of May, 1990. Adopted by the Council at a regular meeting held March 12, 1990, by a vote of ____ ayes, ____ nays. ATTEST: James R. Grabek, Mayor Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk /iTTn^exjr^ K. Each licensee shall report membership and to the Council its gross receipt profits from gambling devices or raffles, and the profits itemized as required by this Subdivision. L. Records required by this Subdivision shall be preserved for three (3) years and the licensee shall make available the records relating to operation of gambling devices and the conduct of raffles for public inspection at reasonable times and places. M. Except as otherwise herein provided, gambling devices shall be operated and raffles conducted by a licensee only upon premises which it owns or leases except that tickets for raffles conducted in accordance with this Section may be sold off the premises. N. Total prizes from the operation of paddlewheels, tipboards and pull-tabs (or ticket jars) awarded in any single day in which they are operated shall not exceed $1,000.00. Total prizes resulting from any single spin of a paddlewheel, or any single seal of a tipboard, each tipboard limited to a single seal, or from a single pull-tab (or ticket jar) shall not exceed $150.00. Total prizes awarded in any calendar year by any licensee from the operation of paddlewheexs, tipboards, and pull-tabs (or ticket jars) and the conduct of raffles shall not exceed $35,000.00. Merchandise prizes shall be valued at fair market retail value. O. An organization which directly or under contract to the State or a political subdivision delivers health or social services and which is exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended through December 30, 1981, may award total prizes in a calendar year from the conduct of raffles, in excess of the limitation provided in Subparagraph N of this Subdivision, provided that the prizes consist of real or personal property donated to the organization by an individual, corporation or other organization and, except as hereinafter provided, the organization complies with the other requirements and restrictions of this Section. An organization defined in this Subparagraph is not subject to the membership restrictions of Subparagraphs C and F of this Subdivision or Item 8 of Subdivision 1 of this Section, nor is it subject to the compensation limitations of Subparagraph E of this Subdivision. SEC. 5.24. TOBACCO. Subd. 1. Definition. As used in this Section, the term "tobacco" means and includes tobacco in any form, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, bagged, canned or packaged product. Subd. 2. License Required. It is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly (or by any manner or means), to keep for retail sale, sell at retail, or otherwise dispose of any tobacco in any form unless a license therefor shall first be obtained from the City. ORONO CC (4-1-84) S 5.24Sabd. 3. Restrictions. A. Separate licenses shall be issued for the sale of tobacco at each fixed place of business, and no license shall be issued for a movable place of business. B. It is unlawful for any person to sell or give away any tobacco in any form to any person under the age of eighteen (18) years. C. It is unlawful for any person to keep for sale, sell or dispose of any tobacco in any form containing opium, morphine, jimson weed, bella donna, strychnos, cocaine, marijuana, or any other deleterious or poisonous drug except nicotine. SBC . 5.25. SHOWS AND LARGE ASSEMBLIES. Subd. 1. License Required. It is unlawful for any person to present any public show, movie, caravan, circus, carnival, theatrical or other performance or exhibition without first having obtained a license therefor from the City. It is also unlawful for any person to promote or sponsor a large assembly, for any purpose and to which the public is invited, without first having obtained a license therefor from the City. For the purpose of this Section, "large assembly" means a gathering, or projected gathering, of more than three hundred (300) persons at one time and at a single location. Subd. 2. Regulations. Unless waived or modified by the Council upon good cause being shown,.all applicants for an initial license where a large gathering is to be held shall show ability to provide, and during the term of the license (if issued) shall be conditioned upon maintaining, the following: A. If fully or partially out-of-doors, a fence shall completely enclose the location of sufficient height and strength to prevent people in excess of the maximum permissible number from gaining acess to the grounds, which fence shall have a sufficient number of gates to allow safe passage to and from the gathering. B. Potable water, meeting all Federal and State requirements for sanitary quality, sufficient to provide drinking water for the maximum number of persons to be assembled, at the rate of at least one gallon per person per day. C. Enclosed toilets, separate for men and women, meeting all State and local specifications, conveniently located throughout the grounds, sufficient to provide facilities for the maximum number of people to be assembled in accordance with the Minnesota State Board of Health Regulations and Standards, which shall be kept clean, operable, and free of refuse. ORONO CC (4-1-84) 22890.M /a n TO: Cigarette License Holders FROM: Dorothy Hallin, City Clerk DATE: February 28, 1990 SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendment - Vending Machine Cigarette Sales As you may recall, at the Council's January 22, 1990 meeting cigarette licenses were issued for 1 quarter (February, March, April) only. This action was taken to give the Council time to consider changing the existing ordinance as it relates to the licensing of cigarette vending machines in the City. The Council will consider an ordinance amendment at the March 12, 1990 Council meeting prohibiting the use of cigarette vending machines or similar dispensing devices. The only exception would be locations where minors are prohibited. Please feel free to attend this meeting or write your opinions on this matter for presentation to the City Council. [(ObSCCO 3/7/T3 House )aaltJ.MGGntli rWKw lobicco and veadist machine iiriM foored « victory lily io ilMir cdbct to ztvena iht I M ctfBitttc mochiiiM ill nine —ociiica. lu induttry-promotcd bill that «ould prohiDit local eommwiitiai Im bnna.t»t U n machiaas waa ap> mood b; tha Hook Ccnntarco Zoamitteo. to tlN biU. whoae author la Rope lob MeladMnt OFL-Mapla Lake. «oold fapilaii tha laeuioii and ac- aiaiWlity of iha moehlBaa itttawida a owch tbo nna my u ortiaancas ppto vad by moco than o doaaa otb* X ftninnniiiftiaa. *»<*«<**«j Minna* paltaaadSL Fbui. to bill would probibit and overturn liatoi total bona on etamaa Yand* If fnaddMa and prohibn new bant. radar Mefacban'a bOL which now aaa to the Bouw floor, dpraita lachinaa would be baaaad flom ublie ptoaa,.with the aaaapiioii of orkpUoaa, ban and Uqnor noroa. In IfaiotaH oooiiiittad on paga I lA Cigarettes ban ar.i1 hquor itorcs. the machines «uuld have ?o be located wiJhin the view oi an employee, and cisarcitcs ^vould be dispensed only with the coniem of ih? employe*, who *ould be in charge of a remote unSocIcini device. Supporter* of Utc bill said it would Khiexe what the bans and other re- strieiioni on dpareitc nutthine* arc intended .0 do — prohibit minor* from buying cigarattaa. The bill would accomplis.h that and preserve the jobs of :00 to 300 Minnesotans who service the machines, said McEachen. “There's no doubt about it; it's a jobs blithe said. NfcEbehem cited a constituent of his in Monuccilo whose^ob involves ser- vicntg cipreue machines. “The fcmieman tuppons hit ftmily of five children.'* said MeEachcra. "Why should I take his job away from him when 1 can prevent the ule to minors?- Opponents of the bill, includinf elected oiTicials from the mumcipal* iua that have banned the machines, aid the Legitlature should not stop cofflmunities from impoaing more fcatfietive regulations than suie law, including me passage of ordinances (branouirigbi ban. -I'm asking you (the Commerce Committee) to not take away the authority of local eieciid ofliciala in our own communiiief.- aid Jerry ■rim. mayor of Whiw Bear Lake, the lira fflimidpelhy in Mtnneeeu to ben the maehinea. Todd Paulson, a council member from Brooklyn Cenur. which voted to ban the machines last week, aid the bill probnhiy would protect a lot more than IW to JOO Jobs, Reftrrlng to the health htaards <u ctBaituet. he said the bill would preserve jobs 'among cardiologisis. retpiraiery Uierapisuand underteken.** Critics included the sute health com- miMioner. Sister Mary Madonna Ashioi. who said smoking kills about 4.500 Minnesotans each year. Permuting local governments to ban Cigafoiic machines is a “minimum Continued from page l.\ step 10 gciting 10 that gOJi " of baving ] imcke-i'fw'e society by the year ;i;0u. ifte wid. Opponemi also aid a locking device would not eliminate cigarette ules to minors, even though an empioyee who helps a minor buy ci|areites could be found guilty of a irou mis* demeanor. They also noted that em ployees might be too ^ly to monitor the mschincs closely and cheek the ages of people buying cigarettes. Among those who testified on this point was Jordan Cushini, a 16-year* old student from South High School m MinnespoiiL Working with the Association for Nommokert-Minne* sou to test how easy it is to buy cigaretics from machines, Cushing said she has succeeded in 90 peicem of her anempu in doaent of tettiu* mnis, bars, liquor stores and gas sta* ’.ions acrou tour counties, Ih all cases, she purposely let employees know she was buying the ciiarettes. a-vd sometimes even asked Tor and received help from the employees, she said. ‘Vou have the choice of whether to sell dpretio to children or not.’ said Cushing, “becausa kids are coins to get the cigaretics if those maciiinas are still there. Any ieciu|sr esa look Older if they want la They evi act older if they want to." Joe Lutspeich. director of engineering for Automatic Pradnaa, a Sl Paul vending machinn company, dispuiad that: -Mieve me. vending maiwnes can bt controlled.... They can be aa cfTectivc u an over*tbo<ounter sal#** in stopping cigareot tales to minore. Rep, Mary Murphy, OFL-Hanaan- town. pTMosad aa amendmeai to remove the “prsampiion" clause from tha MIL so local ordinancet could bo mere tuiagsm than state law. But that •mendment was dsAst- ed li-6. Local novciiimenu would still be able to Mn the machines, but only by revolong cigvette reie licenses and outlawing the sale ofeigaretift entire ly- The Seiuie Commerce Committee , will uke up the MU Thursday. I 22090 TOs FBGH: DAIS: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administratol Dorothy Hallin, City Clerk February 20/ 1990 SUBJECT: Cigarette Sale Restrictions Attachment: A. List of Cigarette Licenses B. Letter to Licensees Dated 1/26/90 ISSUE - Outline to Council alternatives to change the ordinance regulating the sale of cigarettes. INTRODUCTION - At the Council's January 22, 1990 meeting Council issued cigarette licenses for one quarter (February, March and April) only. Additionally Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the licensing of ciagrette vending machines. DISCUSSION - As a result of Council's desire to limit minor's access to~ purchase cigarettes Council could consider the following: A. Prohibit machine sales. B. Limit machine sales to: 1. Places where minors are prohibited 2. Restrict machine location (in view of employee). 3. Machines that use tokens. 4. Machines that ace only operational from a remote control location by an employee. C. Counter sales: . 1. Limit to sales from behind the counter requiring sales person to hand out. 2. Eliminate all sales. ALTERNATIVES 1. Discuss desired direction. 2. Propose other alternatives. 3. Table. 4, Cease further consideration and direct renewal of licenses for balance of year. 5. Direct staff to draft ordinance language. 6. Send a letter to licensees requesting voluntary elimination of machines. TOs FSONs Mayor and City Council Hark E. Bernhardsonr City Administrator Following any discussion as to desired direction, direct staff to prepare ordinance language to incorpurate desired direction and table discussion of it until 3/26. Tabling to 3/26 is advised to determine what if anything the legislature may do in this regard. Staff will inform the licensees of when the matter is to be considered. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by direct staff to prepare ordinance language to incorporate desTred direction and table discussion until the March 26, 1990 meeting. In addition staff is directed to notify licensees when Council will consider this matter. Ayes _, Nays _. h. ^7TfVii(€CWT /I LISTING OF CIGARETTE LICENSES There are a total of 12 licensed establishments in the City. Licenses expire January 31 of each year, quarter. Licenses issued for machine sales are: Licensee 1. Crystal Bay Services 2. Jimmies Lounge 3. Lakeview Golf of Orono (Feb-Oct) 4. Navarre Bowling Lanes 5. Washington Scientific 6. Wayzata Country Club Licenses issued for over the counter are: 1. Keaveny’s Navarre Drug 2. Navarre Amoco 3. Navarre Liquors, Inc. 4. Orono Municipal Golf Course (Feb-Oct) 5. O'Sullivans 6. Ricks Super Valu The fee is $5.00 per Type of Operation Gas station/ Marine dock On Sale liquor establishment Public golf course Bowling lanes Manufacturing plant Private country club Drug store Gas station Off Sale liquor sto'e Public golf course Gas station/ Convenience store Grocery store CIXl ^ TTTWitfl,6Tjr”E arv“ Qff€m€^ Post Offics Bos 66•Crystal Bay, On the North Shore of Lake Minnetonka TO: 1990 Cigarette License Holders FROM: City of Orono DATE: January 26/ 1990 SUBJECT: 1990 License At the Council's January 22, 1990, meeting all cigarette licen^-s were approved for one quarter (90 days) only. This action was taken to give the Council time to review and possibly amend the current ordinance relating to the sale of cigarettes from vending machines in the City. A refund.will be issued for the three quarters that were paid, but not approved. If you have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to call. ■UILOI.NC a ZONING - 473-7357 ASSESSING administration a RNANCE - 473-7351 FAX-4734)510 Pt'BUC WORKS - 473-7359 Action Alert =**.__--^- . Cigarette vending machine regulations under discussion Tbe Legislature will bear a proposal to adopt 5tate*wide legulatioos on dga* rette vending macbioes. Senator James Meizeo (DFL-South SL Paul) will proba bly be one of the bill’s authors. Under tbe bill, sute statutes would su persede any nile or ordinance of a local unit of govemmeot relating to regula tion of tbe location of vet.diog macbine sales of tobacco. Tbe bill’s regulatioos are similar to tbe partial ban t>-pc of ordinances several communities have pa-sed. Tbe bill would allow vendiog macbi .. sales of tobacco products: • In a factor)', business, office, or other place not open to tbe general public or minors (18 years of age); or • In an on-sale or off-sale liquor store or bar if ibe macbine is under tbe close observation and control of a responsible employee, not in an outer waiting area or other unmonitored area, and if the ma cbine is inaccessible after hours. The bill would require that in non-factory or bar locations, the machine must work only by an employee activating an electronic switch or by using a token. Tbe bill will be up for a bearing shortly. It rootrasts with a bill by Sen. Marty (DFL-Roseville) which would require local UccnsuTR of cigarette vending machines. JJ Minnesota community ordinances to restrict cigarette vending machines Total bans on cigarette vending machine salts-Adopted White Bear Lake Cbanbassen Kenyon Nortbfieid Blooiiuogtoa St Louis Park St Cloud Partial restrictions on cigarette vending machine silts-Adopted Big Lake Blaine New Brighton Preston Redwood Falls Shoreview Minneapolis St Paul DuluJ] Other cities with ordinances luder consideration Brooklyn Center Milaca West St Paul North St Paul Brooklyn Park Owatonoa Golden Valley Austin WoflhiogtOD What’s in the Census for Me? No one gets paid for answering the ccn;j5 but it pays off for everyone The ini'ormauon vour answers provide helps your commumiy leaders decide where to put day care centers, schools, hospitals, and manv more services. And. the census is used to determine how many seats your state has in the U.S. House of Represenutives so your voice is heard where it counts the most. Answer ths Csnsus. It Counts tor More Thao You Thlnhl CENSUS *90 February 16,1990 Printed on recycled paper page 7 31490 ORDINANCE «, SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.24 ADOPTED APRIL 1, 1984, AND ENTITLED "TOBACCO." The City Council of Orono ordains: Section 5.24, Tobacco is hereby amended by adding the following language. Subdivision 4. Tobacco Products: A. Prohibited sales from vending machines. No person shall sell or dispense any cigarettes or tobacco product, ciagarette paper or cigarette wrapper throught the use of a vending machine. Subdivison 5. Purchase or attempted purchase of tobacco products by minors prohibited. A. It shall be unlawful for any person who has not attained the age of 18 years of age to purchase or attempt to purchase any tobacco product. A person under the age of 18 years of age who is alleged to have violated this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Junvenile Court under Minnesota Statute Section 260.111. In addition to the dispositions otherwise provided by law, a violation of this section shall subject the mi to a fine of $100.00 for a first violation or $200.00 for any equent violation. This ordinance shall oecome effective the first day May, 1990. Adopted by the Council at a regular meeting held March 26, 1990, by a vote of ____ ayes, ____ nays. ATTEST: James R. Grabek, Mayor Dorothy M. Hallin, City Ciefk I-. I TO: FROH: DATE: Mayor and City Council Mark E. B<*rnhatdson, City Administrator March 14, 1990 SUBJECT: Joint Council/Planning Commission Meeting 8:30 A.M., Saturday, April 7, 1990 Orono Council Chaabers ISSUE - Reminder of upcoming meeting. INTRODUCTION - At the Council's March 12, 1990 meeting they selected ApHl 7th for a joint Council/Planning Commission meeting. The proposed agenda is as follows: Facilities Design Discussion Public/Private Roads Comprehensive Plan Updates ALTERNATIVES 1. Accept. 2. Discuss and accept. 3. Alter agenda. RECOMMENDATION - After making any comments on the agenda Council accept the information regarding the upcoming meeting. cc; Planning Commission Members i ovio«u Yin MAILED NOTICE ATTENTION Mayor Orabek Orono Council Members Planning Commission Chairman Kelley Orono Planning Commission Members Prom: Teri Naab, Deputy Clerk Date: March ’ - 1990 Subject: Joint ,ouncil/Planning commission Meeting The joint Council and Planning Commission meeting has been rescheduled to April 7, 1990. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers. There will be a continential breakfast available. cc: Mark E. Bernhardson/ City Administrator A «»rchi6, 1990 COUNai MEETINGMayor Grabek and Orono City Council Mel Kilbo, Chief of Police MAR 2 «1990 SUBJECT: Permission for vehicle auction CITYOFONONO I aun requesting permission to aOld a public auction for vehicles towed to Martins 66 and remain unclaimed by the registered owners. Notice will appear in the newspaper and registered owners will be contacted and advised of the vehicle going up for auction. This auction will be held April 28, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. at Martins 66 in Navarre. TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrat Forward recommending approval. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by _, Council establishes April 28, 1990, at 10:00 a.m. at Martins 66 as the time and place for an auction of unclaimed vehicles subsequent to published notice in official newspaper and notification being sent to registered owners. Ayes ., Nays _. NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION 'i given that the Orono Police Department will conduct April 28, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. at Martina 6fi Station, Lve in Navarre. The vehiclea to be auctioned will be to satisfy tow and storage charges, and will be conducted in accord ance «fith prono Ordinance 2.61. Below listed vehicles will be sold to the highest bidder with payment o8ev??T*'».ryt!j ’By order of the Chief of Police Melvin H. Kilbo, March 16, 1990 VEHICLE LICENSE NO. 1979 Suzuki MC none 1976 Chev Van NJL004 157< Ford PO LVL217 1977 Dodge Van none 1979 VW Scirocco 192BNS 1980 Chevette LZD548 Green Buick Electra FJC689 1976 Olds Cutlass 163CDY 1981 Jeep Wagoneer FDV437 1978 Honda 712BEA 'Honda MC none 1980 Fiat FIK331 1976 Toyota 8S1DBN 1975 Buick none 1979 VW Rabbit none Rupp Snowmobile EG7S2 John Deer Snowmobile none Scorpion Stinger none 1978 Chrysler EMX326 1982 Kawasaki MC MN5a280 1975 Honda MC MR62132 Ford pickup AB91733 (Wise.) 1973 Chav pickup MYC930 Honda 3 Wheeler none Boat trailer none Kawasaki MC none Chev Pickup LPD016 Chev 1 ton PJU833 Honda ATC 90 none Go Kart fraow none 2 mini bikes none Jeep wagon none ML 31990.2 /i> COUNCIL MEETING MAR 2 # >990 OnOFORONO TO: Mark Becnhacdson, City Administrate FROM: Dorothy Hallin, City Clerk DATE: March 19, 1990 SUBJECT: Secretary Position - Resignation and Employment Attachment: A. Theresa Stahl's Resignation ISSUE - Accept Theresa Stahl's resignation and approve employment of Ann Smothers as secretary. DISCUSSION - At the Council's March 12, 1990 meeting confijraation of employment was given to employ Theresa Stahl at $9,795 per hour as secretary. Ms. Stahl started he employment on 3/13 and terminated her employment after working 2 days. See Attachment A. After reviewing all the original applications for the secretary position Teri Naab and myself interviewed 3 applicants on Thursday, March 15th. From these applicants Ann Smothers was asked to return oi Monday, March 19, 1990 for an interview with you. RECOMMENDATION - It is recommended that Theresa Stahl's 7erfqnarforrEe “accepted and Ann Smothers be employed as Secretary at $9.79-5 per hour effective April 2, 1990. As stated in the City's Administrative and Personnel Policies a written performance review will be submitted to the City Administrator after each three months of the probationary period. TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator Forwarded recommending approval. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by , seconded by _, to accept the resignation of Theresa Stahl and to employ Ann Smothers as Secretary at $9./95 per hour effective April 2, 1990. Additionally written performance reviews will oe submitted to the City Administrator after each three months of the probationary period. Ayes __, Nays __. Sfl'lii*!' i|;'HU03 VILLAGE OF ORONO, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF RESIGNATION iTUfutMmsT’ ^PD w rrin NA7IB OP E'lPLOYEE POSITION TITLE Theresa Stahl Secretary Department Salary Rate Pull Time ymnc Adminlatraticn $9,795 Part Tim# Stat«ia«nt of Rosisnation: I roauost that this resignation be accepted by the Village Cowcil to beceiie effective on _ _ _ _ _March 13, 1990_ _ _ _ _waicn is the last day of actual serviced l an requesting conpensation for personal service to the Village in the above indicated position for accrued annual leave due for days. The reason for this resignation is as follows: A n Date:<hol L (Employee's Signature) Recommendation of Department Head: I would ( ) would not (/) re-hire this employee. This position may not be refilled until Date: X Certification of Accrued Leave: Payment for2l;^!!t^* accrued leave upon employee's termin _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _is hereby authorized. Data:(Village Aoministrarorj S I TO: Mack E. Becnhacdson, City Administrator PRCM: Thomas M. Ku€»hn, Finance Director DATS: March 21, 1990 32190.3 / (^ COUNai MEETING MAR 2 <1990 CITYOFORONO SOBJBCT: Final Performance Review of Assistant Finance Director for Probationary Period Attachment: Compensation Plan Step Eligibility 1990 ISSUE - Determination of status after completion of probationary period; compensation step increase; and position review. DISCUSSION - Assistant Finance Director Linda Walters will have completed her probation period on April 3, 1990. In accordance with Section 203 of the Administrative and Personnel Policy I hereby recommend that she be retained as she has successfully completed the probationary period. Actually this past year with Linda has been a very rewarding experience. She has brought her incredible attitude and personality to her job, taking on tasks with enthusiasm and pride. She is positive, cheerful, friendly and open with me, her co-workers, and the public. She has asked for additional work and is performing several new or different tasks and has developed new work sheets and journal entries using the LOTUS spread sheet software. In fact, I feel it is time to review the position to determine if the current compensation Level 5 accurately reflects the responsibilities of the position or if this compensation plan level should be adjusted upwards. At this time Linda is eligible for an annual step increase from $11,073 per hour (Level 5, Step II) to $11,688 per hour (Level 5, Step III) as noted in the attachment. RECOMMENDATION - Assistant Finance Director Linda Walters has successfully completed the probation period and should have her salary adjusted from Level 5, Step II to Level 5, Step III, effective April 2, 1990. I also recommend that her position be reviewed and that any adjustment as a result of that review be effective April 2, 1990. TO; Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator Forwarded recommending approval. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by _, to adjust Assistant Finance Director Linda Walters* hourly wage rate from Level 5, Step II ($ 1 1,073) to Level 5, Step III ($11,688) effective Apzil 2, 1990. Ayes __, Nays __. 12689..2MST J3M JlOfiUOa ;k ■ mm 30 YTio Position City Administrator Finance Director Police Chief Clerical/PT 1990 COMPENSATION PIAN STEP ELIGIBILITY Compensation Current Level Step Elibible Step Review Date (1.00) 2 Persons Employed/Promoted Since Plan xn Effect Senior Bldg Inspector 9 2+ Bldg. Inspector 7 2+ Asst. Finance Director 5 2 Recorder ^ ^ Utility Mechanics (2) 5 3 Public Works Supervisor 8 3 Lieutenant 10 3 32090.7 n TO: Mark E. BArnhardson, City Administrate FROM: Chief Kilbo DATS: March 20, 1990 OUniMEETm MAR 2 S1990 CITY OF SUBJECT: Termination of Employment - Probationary Police Officer- Permission to Employ Police Officer Officer Jeff Larson has been on a field training program since employment 2/6/90 for a total of 6 1/2 weeks. He is a probationary employee and I request his employment with the City be terminated, effective 3/23/90 at 11:00 p.m. I am requesting permission to hire Mr. Jay D^mbouski, 23 y«ars old, 1196 Woodhill Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125. He has a two year degree from Inver Hills Community College and has completed his skills course. I request we start Mr. Dembouski at a rat*» of $1,830.00 a month, 1989 labor rate subject to him passing a background check, psychological and a physical which will be scheduled for the week of April 2, 1990. Mr. Dembouski was the second person interviewed on January 17, 1990, for the full-time position and is still available for the position. TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator The employment was terminated 3/23/90. The request for employment of a replacement is forwarded recommending approval. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, s<»conded by the Council accept the termination of employment of a probaTionary employee and authorize the employment of Mr. Jay Dembouski subject to his passing the necessary background investigation, psychological and physical at $10,558 per hour effective after April 2, 1990. Ayes _, Nays _. b'': Inttfro-ff ic» nmmo Dmtmt March 2A, 1990 Tai Mark Barnhardaon « City Adainistrator FrcMit Malvin Kilbo, Chiaf of Polica Raaignation of Probationary Officar Paraiasion to Hira Part-Tiaa Officar sevenThe Department conducted a preliminary oral of applicants on February 7, 1990 in which four people were chosen to go to an oral board on February 14, 1990. There were three applicants interviewed by an oral board on 2/14/90, The final interview by the city administrator and the Chief of the top two applicants was conducted on 2/21/90. The applicant selected was Derek Thomas Palkki. On March 24,1990, Mr, Palkki submitted his resignation, stating he was getting out of law enforcement and pursue a new career Resignation letter attached. The second applicant interviewed, Timothy Sladek of Champlin, MN, was the Department alternative. Mr. Slakek has taken a full time position with the Minneapolis Park Police. Mr. Rick Karnitz, 35 years old of Elk River, MN, has been a full time officer in Osseo, MN, and a part-time officer at Nest Hennepin Public Safety, while being a paramedic with North Memorial Hospital since 1971. He knows the area well and would not need a long time in a field training position, I request that we start Mr. Rick Karnifcz as a part-time officer, working 20 hours a week at the rate of f9.205 hourly with an annual review, subject to his passing a backround check, psychological and physical. TO* FROM* Mayor and City Council Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator Forwarded, recommending approval. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by_ _, seconded by _ _, the Orono Council authorizes the employment of Mr. Rick Karnitz as a part-time officer at $9,285 effective as of April 2, 1990, dependent on successfully passing of the appropriate tests. Ayes_ _, Nays_ _. , i i I I • r-* • / ( C 3-zy-fo C^ ^ rLi£Xi^— . •h /f^'^ /»ve,^>- 6<oxjZjca\ , .^<JL yC\>^ I •^•. i i Iv;-X I.'ARCri 16. 1990Ricky D. Karnitz 19825 Polk Street Elk River , Kinnesota 55330 H=C6l2iT44i-8631 ..J-520-5538 Chief Melvin Kilbo# Orono Police Dept 445 Willow Road Long Lake , Minnesota 55356 Dear Sir, I arr. writing this letter and submiting my Resume to you in the hope you v/ill consider me for the position of Police Officer Part time. I have been a Paramedic for horth Ambulance Service for 18 years. During this time I have worked as a parttime Police Officer (5 years), and a Full Peace Officer for eightteen mounths. I have been a Medical Support Team Paramedic (Swat Medic) for the F.B.I. and the Mpls ERU . I have worked to maintain and improvB my skills in both feilds. In 6-90 my Full Time lie is up for renewal. Post requires 48 Post credits Icurrantly have 154. I feel my knowledge of your cities and area is a beifit. My knowledge of Rescue and Medical Skills is a plus to your dept. My Police Officer training includes Patrol, investigation and Certifited Intoxilyzer Op- -erator (need a refresher course). I have recived training in High Risk Warrant Entry and Swat Operations with the F.B.I. and the Mpls. Police Dept E.R.U. I am looking to stay full time with North Ambulance Service and work part time as a Police Officer. I feel I would enhance your dept with my back round and skills. 1 ■j'-!Ricky D. Kamitz 19825 Polk St. N.W. Elk River, 55330 Phone: Hoine/441-8631 Work/520-5538 Height,Weight, 190 lbs Eyes , Hazel Age , 5^ Date of Birth, 11-25-53 Marital Status,Married Wife , Oiane L. Karnlts Work Exeerience ; 1-11-87 to Present, , . „ since 6/1/84, and Minneapolis Police Dept Emergency Respon-^e iStL^l^Registration J ^0129. Full time Police officer License # 8553 Osseo^Police^Officer .Full time. Duties inclued, ^ investigation, report coding, management of Srt’tiSSmiscellaneous assigned duties. 10/1/85 to as^rt time Police Officer. Resigned for personal and During this time I still maintainea my ®die.worked Part time for North Ambulance Service as a Paramedic. North^MeTOriai Medical Center, Hired °*‘j®^jj;^2ncrs^vice ed to present position of Paramedic for North Ambiance Service. National Paramedic Registration #MP80129« Hennepin County Paramedic Registration #7733- . " wiU^Hennepin^Public Safetyi Hired as part time Police Officer, with patrol duties, and I resigned. . Osseo'p!D.i°*Hired‘as part time Police Officer with patrol duties ‘ • .>-v Part time license #01369 • V County^sWm'a Enw.ency Squa.i . . ;; . t;; y-'...... . PZHior^AL az?r^ncz3:Jeffrey Luther , Special Agent Bureau of Criminal Apprehension 12^6 University Avenue ST.Paul , uinnesota 55104 Telephone; 296-2662 nr. G. Patrick Lilja SMS Medical Director North Memorial Medical Center 3300 Oakdale Avenue North Rohbinsdale Minnesota 55422 Jerry D. Moen Director Medical Transportation Services 3300 Oakdale Avenue North Robbinsdale , Minnesota 55422 SGT. James Howell Street Crimes Minneapolis Police Department Court House 350 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Telephone; 673-2655 Steven Gilkerson, Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation 392 Federal Building United States Court House 110 South Fourtn Street r.;inneapolis , Minnesota 55401 •« 5y.;i 1 -L- -1 ■%m*f' Minnesota Board ^1! of Peace OfficerStandards and Training 16C0 L.-.i'eni;y Axr.u; Suite :00St. Paul. MN 53I040S:5 (6i:i 643-3060 OATE: Decenber 22, 1989 XO' RLcky Kamitz 19825 Folk St. NW Elk River, 55330 Ricky Donald Kamitz post » 8553Please find the credits earned bv listed below: RESTRICTION CODES: F = FIRE.4H.MS’ RESTRICTIONS P = CLASS ROOM NGT RESTRICTED I - INSTRiaOR’S CREDIT COURSE s COURSE N.AMr COURSE DATE HRS OF RESTRICTIONS 9023-0104 FBI Training TeleconferHnoe —Tenonsn 7-1-87 4 P 9901-0005 Instructor Credit 11-23-8*:r 4 I 9020-0007 Special Weapons & Tactics 4-29-88 44 P 0002-0228 Dnergency Response Team—tact/tod.5-7-88 8 P 0002-0235 Intro to mppelling 8-27-88 8 P 2711-0117 Dnergency Response Unit Annual Tm'g 9-14-88 24 P 2712-0013 1988 Tacticad Training Saninar 1 9-20-88 11 P 9057-0018 Winter Survival 2-11-89 16 P 9005-0024 Paijn Bay Shooting 6-16-89 7 P 2711-0003 ERJ Annual Training 1989 9-21-89 28 P TCfEAL \N EOL \L OPPORTLMTV EMPLOY E.R r r INTEROFFICE MEMO D«t«i February 22, 1990 To I Mark Barnhardaon, City Administrator Fromi Mai Kilbo, Chia^ of Polica Roi Parmisaion to Hira Part-Tima Officar Tha Dapartmant conductad a preliminary oral of 7 applicants on Fabruary 7, 1990 in which four people ware chosen to go to an oral board on Fabruary 14, 1990. One of t.haaa applicants scheduled called to say he had accepted a position with tha Plymouth Polica Department. Thera ware three applicants interviewed by an oral board on Fabruary 14, 1990. The final interview by the city administrator and the Chief of the top two candidates was conducted on 2/21/90. The applicant selected is Derek Thomas Pelkki, 24 years old, of 012 Sth Avenue NW, #4, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744. He has a four year degree in Criminal Justice from Bemidji State. Ha attended Skills course at Hibbing, MN, August to September, 1989. He has performed an internship with the Beltrami County Sheriffs office. I request that we start Mr. Palkki as a part-time officer, working 20 hours a week at the rate of S9.2S5 hourly with an annual review, subject to his passing a backro id check, psychological and physical, which are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, 2/27/90 and 2/28/90. The second applicant interviewed, Timothy Lem Sladek, 22 years old from Champlin, MN, is the Department alternate choice if Mr. Palkki does not pass the tests scheduled. M Sladek has a two year degree from Vermillion Community College in Ely and took his skills at Hibbing, August to September, 1989. He worked his internship with the U.S. Forest Service. He is an unsworn officer with the Minneapolis Park Police and worked for Sima Security at General Mills Headquarters. TO: FROM; Mayor and City Council Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administram Forwarded recommending approval. Q-f PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by _, the Orono Council authorizes the employment of Mr. Derek Palkki as a part time police officer at $9,285 effect:ve as of March 1. 1990 dependent on successfully passing of the appropriate tests. Ayes _. Nays _. I MAR 2 <1990 ^OFOROMO TO; PROH: DATE: SUBJECT: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator John R. Gerhardson, Public works Director March 22, 1990 Temporary Counter Help and Greenskeeper Help - Orono Golf Course Each year it is necessary to employ counter help and greenskeeper help at the Orono Golf Course. The following have worked at the Golf Course in previous years and has indicated an interest in working for us again for the 1990 golfing season. Recoavendation to employ the following persons as temporary counter helpers and greenskeeper helpers at the Orono Golf Course for the 1990 golfing season efective March 30, 1990. Betty Stevens Walter Mills Robert Brown Don Yeager Dave Lindstrom Fred Abrahamson Doug Erickson Dan Oas Counter Helper Counter Helper Counter Helper Counter Helper Counter Helper Counter Helper Greenskeeper Helper Greenskeeper Helper $5.50 per 5.00 per 4.75 per 5.25 per 4.75 per 4.75 per 5.75 per 5.25 per hour hour hour hour hour hour hour hour Proposed Motion ___Moved, ___Seconeded to approve employing ' ’ie following persons as counter help and greenskeeper helper at the Orono Golf Course for the 1990 golfing season effective March 3, 1990. Betty Stevens Walter Mills Robert Brown Don Yeager Dave Lindstrom Fred Abrahamson Doug Erickson Dan Oas Counter Helper Counter Helper Counter Helper Counter Helper Counter Helper Counter Helper Greenskeeper Helper Greenskeeper Helper $5.50 per 5.00 per 4.75 5.25 4.75 4.75 per per per per 5.75 per 5.25 per hour hour hour hour hour hour hour hour ri TO: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator PROM: John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director DATE: March 22, 1990 SUBJECT: Yard Waste Composting 1990 On March 12, 1990 you were presented with the option regarding yardwaste for the City of Orono for 1990. As stated in the earlier memo we have no choice but to administer a compost program for the City of Orono. The following is the recommended program; Every Saturday beginning May 19 thru June 30, residents may bring their leaves to a drop site by the equipment shed in Crystal Bay and empty their bags of leaves or grass only into a large container. July, August and September, residents will be able to dropoff their grass and leaves at the same location one Saturday per month. October and November, revert to every Saturday until weather conditions no longer permit. The City will provide a 20-40 yard container at $150.00 per day. We will also have an attendant on duty. necoanendation to establish a leaf and grass dropoff program as stated above and to fund the cost of the program from the recycling program. Proposed Notion _ _Moved, _ _Seconded, to establish a leaf and grass dropoff program as outlined above and to fund the cost of the program from the recycling program. TO: FROM: Mark E. Bernhardsori/ City Administrator John R. Gerhardsonr Public Works Director DATE:March 1, 1990 SUBJECT: Yard Waste Composting 1990 Beginning 1990 neither land fills nor the burn plant will accept yard waste (leaves/grass clippings & brush). In addition Hennepin County who has accepted yard waste previously has by resolution opted out of being the sole receiver of yard waste and in addition placed a fee for accepting yaru waste iJ r.nd when they will be ready to accept it. They have .iOt designated a dropsite location or a transfer site at this writing. Because there is no clear direction from Hennepin County regarding yard waste it is necessary that the individual municipality designate their own or use an adjacent municipalities compost site. Previously the City of Orono has accepted yard waste during our clean up days. Two day's in the spring and one day in the fall. Because there will be no other place for residents to dispose of there yard waste, three day's per year will not be sufficient therefore, I am suggesting the following escalation of the program. Establish a weekly drop off time where residents can drop off their leaves/grass clippings debagged in to a 40 cubic yard container. This could be done with a private contractor or City forces . When full the container would be transported to our compost site at the old sewage treatment plant and placed in a sectioned off area of the abandoned settling pond to be left to decompose. There would be no turning of the leaves or chemicals added as that type of treatment creates unacceptable odors. We would only add water as needed. This would be an experimental program for one year to deterniine more accurate costs of handling of the yard waste and the volume of yard waste all of which is unknown at this time. There would be no fee to the resident for 1990. We may have to establish a fee ‘:or lawn service companys. This program could be administerd^wj th City forces, a private contractor or on the honor system wltii no attendant on duty. Because we wish to generate comments only at this time there is no recommendation. 1 3890.4 ATO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrato DATE: March S, 1990 SUBJECT: Yard Waste Composting Attachment; A. Yard Waste Composting 1990 Memo Dated 3/7/90 ISSUE - Presentation to Council outlining considerations of a composting program during 1990. INTRODUCTION - In preparation for the "yard waste" season Attachment Aoutlines some of the directions involved. ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM OPERATION 1. Honor System - 1 container per week - central location. 2. City supervised of option 1 (part time). 3. Contractor operated. FINANCING 1. Recycling fees (increase to extent needed). 2. Per drop off (bag/load/etc.) The currently anticipated program would be for Orono residents. (If appropriate cooperative arrangemetns could be made with Long Lake, Minnetonka Beach and Spring Park.) As no intensive composting is anticipated the waste would turn to black dirt in about 3 years. Staff is currently working to determine costs for the program of the various alternatives which will be presented when completed. Any questions, thoughts or comments are appreciated. COUNai mEETWGMAR 2 S1990 CITY0F0R0NOO.2RD Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director February 21, 1990 Public Hearing Date - Year XVI Community Development Block Grant - March 26, 1990 - 7:00 p.m. For the past fifteen yeras, the City of Orono has received funds from HUD by way of the Community Development Block Grant Program. The funds have been allocated in the past: Park Playground Development Handicap Access at Voting Precinct comprehensive Planning Shade Tree Disease Program Sanitary Sewer Assessments Rehabilitation of Private Property Westonka Intervention One of the requirements for receiving funds is public hearing to receive citizen input. For Year XVI the City is to receive an estimated $23,412.00. Recomaendation - To set a public hearing on March 26, 1990, 7:00 p.m. to receive citizen input for allocating Community Development Block Grant funds for Year XVT. Proposed Notion - Moved by ___, seconded by -----, to set a hearing on March 26, 1990, 7:00 p.m. to receive cltiren allocating Community Development Block Grant funds for Year XVI. Ayes ___, nays ___. Mayor and City Council Mark E. Bernhardson, City AdministratoJ' Forwarded recommending setting March 26, 1990 as the date for the Year XVI public hearing. 21490.4 TO: Mayor and City Council FROl: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrato^ DATE: February 22, 1990 SUBJECT: Request for Social Se*' *ing Attachment:A. Westonka Community a..*.* 'mo Dated 1/31/90 B. Wayzata Community Action ^-w^*d 2/8/90 C. 1990 Orono Budget pg. 11/Human Services D. Response Letter to Interfaith Outreach INTRODUCTION - As you will note these two organizations have been seeking aMitional outside funding. One of the sources of this funding could be the Commanity Development Block Grant program. DISCUSSION - Staff has reviewed with Hennepin County whetjier either o£ these organizations would qualify under the C.D.B.G. program. If they did this money could be allocated through that hearing process which begins in April. Both serve portions of the City, if funding were not available under C.D.B.G., the City could consider contributions to them. As noted in Attachment C the City does currently contribute to other social service organizations through its regular budgeting program. Neither specified an amount. Both organizations serve people in Orono. The use of C.D.B.G. funds for qualifying social services is limited to 15« of the City's total. It is anticipated that City's Year XVI funds that become available will be 823,412. Fifteen percent would be $3,500. For the present Year XV the revised allocation was as follows: Housing Rehab Westonka Intervention $22,000 $ 1,000 These requests raise the issue of the degree of funding the City places towards Human Services organizations. As Federal, State and County funding has been limited, these organizations have turned to local communities for funding. This trend is expected to continue. In addition requests from other organizations such as the Westonka School District for pool operations assistance have been received. A conscious review would be appropriate during the budget cycle. ALTERNATIVES - 1. Indicate a desire to fund. 2. Indicate a potential source. 3. Take no action. 4. Choose not to participate. 5. Review as part of the budget cycle. 6. Table for further discussion. RECOMMENDATION- It is recommended that these two concerns be considered as part of the City's C.D.B.G. program during that hearing but that this not necessarily be a commitment to fund that in that manner. If it is not, the City can either choose to put it in its regular budget process to be considered in a framwork with other human service requests. PROPOSED MOTION - Moved by _, seconded by _, that Council direct staff to include in the C.D.B.G. budgeting progreun hearing but that this does not represent any commitment of that to those programs. Ayes _, Nays _. i I [I fl ^1/ I- fk F' II ♦Wesionko Comimiiiit ^ Action Network -I EMEII6EHCV ASSISTANCE * MEALS ON WHEELS * AEFSIMALS January 31. 1990 City of Orono PO Box 66 Crystal Bar. MN 55323 rtTTENTION MAYOR JAMES R. GRA9EK Dear Mayor Grabek: Mv name is Margaret Holste and I am one of the voiuntders and current cnairDerscn of westonKa i^ommunit/ Action Natwor> (UeCAN). UeCAN, formerly known as Westonka Christian Services, has been redesigned to be a human service facilitator ^nd emergency service provider. uleCAN is a non-orofit charitable organization estaoiisned to bring help to the citizens we serve during their time of. need. We are asking for financial support from the cities we ser ana wouio ii<e to ’-eceive Commuruty Deveiopment Slock Grar funding. The City of Mound provided S4800 last year ana we are asking all cities in our service area for rinanciai aid. Please feel free to contact me at 472-0742 or 472-0321 if you have any questions. Sincerely. Margaret Holste UeCAN Chairperson CAA:lah 5SOO LVNUOOO SLVD.. MOUMO. MN i la mwtiaiiic for a roatonable » Jr Ji. Sba also Interosts Marii Bim In tha adult basic education program located In oar building where she can work touiard receiuing her high school diploina. dufore that she be* been phgslcaliy abused, tha aoluntear Hnks Maty nnr up um.h a tiolunteer fram tha Waatonka lntervM^i'r?n l*n»^dct where she re- caluas needed support and counsel. lUeCfIN has helped Maty Bnn back on the rood to self- sttfflciancy. An ancient |,'«oveib roads: ’CHAFinY WELL REGULATED BEGINS AT home.* It«ir> Ibal spirit that the Weaonka Community Action Netvrork is attempting to raach out to those in need in our communities. Woni you join as a neighbor helping neighbors' with a tax-deductible gift which can bring hope to ceople with emergency needs? Your support is urgently needed if we are « tontinue this outreach in our communities. Yea. 1 want to help. Please accept my gift of _____r ____s ICO _____S25 _____S 500 _____S30 _____S Please m.' checks payable to WeCAN and Westonka Community Actic 5600 Lynwood Blv? Mound, MN 553C4 I'iame. _ Address Phene Number- WESTONKA COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK WeCAM 3600 Lynwood Bird. Mound. MN 33364 Phone 472 31SI THAMC YOU! BACKG ROUNDW«atonka Community Action Network ( WeCan ) is a community based, non-profit action group, it was formed as a grassroots effort to tnr.g needed human services to our area. Our board is comprised of people from a vanety of organizations: schools, city govommenl. police departments, churches, volunteer groups, emergency services and businesses. Our service area includes the communities of:Orooo Miiwetrista Mound St. Bonifacius Tonka Bay Navarre Maple Plain Loreno Minnetonka Beach Independence Greenfield Spring Park OVERVtEW The commonly acceptJd stereotype of the Westonka area is one of an affluent enclave. When parts of our service area are viewed from Lake Minnetonka it is plain that there is tremendous wealth m the area. What is not so obvious is that there is also abject pov- erty. For example: The percentage of households m poverty is Z5S m theWestonka area This compares to a rate of 4% in Suburban Hennepin County as a whole 45% of these households in poverty are households with children. In the Westonka Schoi 1 District ( which encompasses Mound, Minnetnsta. Soring Park. Navarre and portions of Oreno ) 11% of children enro 'ud in all grades quality tor subsidized lunches. By denying existing, cbrnnic poverty, our stereotype of wealth nas It-' theWestonka area with a history of few accessible services to help the poor. Available services do not reach into the community Most county services are centered and accessed in downtown Minneapolis, a distance of 25 miles. There is a sense of isolation and aPan- donment by the agencies whose purpose is to provide services to low income people WeCan is corKemed by the disturbing disparity between the human service needs of Westonka residents and the availability of services to meet those needs. WeCAN's mam goal is to see that low income individuals and families who are In crisis will have access to the resources they need. We believe that no person orfamily who needs help.....social, medical, educational, employment-related.......should 'fall through the cracks ’ or remain isolated from those who can provide appropnate services We have secured office space at the Westonka Community Center where clients are being served by framed volunteer advocates. In this space we expect to establish a mmi-service center tor use by non-profit, public and private agercies whose aims fit our mission. WeCAN currently provides emergency services both private and public funds are available The Mea's on Wheels orogra - s also an imcortant oart of the work of VVeCAN HOW WE SERVE THOSE IN NEEC The following 'case study’ wiil give an idea of the k'- v >* o'^cblems and emer.j-encies we are currently trying to address v M-nned funds. Mary Hnn, Bob and Katie their 3 v,. old child came from a small tourn to the big city looirtiiy for employment. Until recently, both hod jobs, but Bob lost his due to alcohol related problems. He took out his frustrotion by physi- colly abusing Mary r 'n and euentually left his family uiith no support. Mr y Hnn is trying to hold her tile together, but she hasn't iinished iiigh school, has no family to foil back on. ond con only find a minimum uiage Job. She is one of the 'uiorklng poor.' She has resisted asking for help, but a crisis has hoppened. Her 10 yr. old car needs repair so that she can get to work and there is no money. She is alone and fearful.....>her self-esteem and motlua- tion is shrinking, lilhere can she turn? fl friend directs her to the UleCBN office uihere she finds o compassionate, listening eor. Rfter substantiating her story the UieCRN uoiunteer negotiates with o local ra -9 Babruary 8, 1990 INTERFATTH OUTREACH sl community RUCTNERS "Nof^€ Vnitmg io Http Htopit" Mr. Marie Barnhardson, City Administrator P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 n«ar Mark: Thatix you so much for your encouragement for pursuing funds for Tntarfaith Outreach and Comm'inity Partners programs from the Orono cooimunity. I would very much appreciate your forwarding to my attention information relative to the timetable for the funding proposals for the next budget year. ffe are so grateful for the role the local governments have played in extending human services to the local community and look forward to a continuing deepened partnership. Thanks again. Sincerely, - - - - - LaDonna Hoy, Director IMTERPAITH OUTREACH AND COMMUNTIY PART J€RS LH/jc Enc. P.S. As you may know, we are in our new home...110 Grand Avenue S in Wayzata and would love to have you come by to see our new place and to enthuse with us about future possibilities. 110 Grand Avenue Souch. Wayzaia. Minnesou 55391-1972 473*2436 l«lt CITY Of (MONO Ot QCNetAL FUND 06JCCT DCSCRIFTION (OPTION 02) DIVISION- DIV 21 HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET WORKSHEET -BY OBJECT AS OF 12-11-»J43tS HUMAN SERVICE OROANI2ATNS •••• TOTAL OTHER CHARGES TOTAL AMOUNTS THIS DIVISION 1917ACTUAL170117081701 1988ACTUAL105051050510505 1989APPROP V-T 0 04-30-891095010950109503657 365 7 3657 1989 1990 1990 1990ESTDEPTMGRCOUNCILACTUALREQUESTRECOMHDADOPTED10950 I 11260 I 11260 I 11260 I10950 I 11260 I 11260 I 11260 I10950 1 11260 I 11260 I 11260 I14401440 4 4 3 0 4600 4 0 30 4 170 500 5()() 500 500 50 _^ 00 5 0 1 1 260 W. Henn Human Servce Planning Senior Community Services Westonka Senior Center W. Henn Pioneer Assoc W. Suburban Mediation Center League of Minn Human Rights Total 01 GENERAL FUND OV 21 HUMAN SERVICES P ] cny- OF CITY</f r77<v/'/<W i Post omcs Bos 66«CrysuJ Bay, Mian On the North Shore of Lake Minnetonka February 23, 1990 LaDonna Hoy, Director Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners 110 Grand Avenue South Wayzata, MN 55391-1872 Re: City of Orono - Budget Cycles Dear LaDonna, Thank you for your letter of February 8, 1990. The City of Orono's annual budget cycle for the 1991 budget year will begin in June, 1990. It is requested that any funding proposal be submitted by 1 June. There is the possibility that your program may qualify for funding under the City's C.O.B.G. funds. Review of this begins with a public hearing scheduled for March 26, 1990. It Would be helpful that the amount and utilization for such be submitted to the City by March 16, 1990. Sincerely Mark E.^hardson City Administrator M£B/dh SLILDING a ZONI.NG-473-7357 • ADMI.NISTRATIOIX a FINANCE - 473-733> • PtIBLJC WORKS - 473-733» ASSESSING FAX-473-0510 Mi i;ft c- <^21 ""■•niiB mar 211990 ‘Ci TO: FRON: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator John P. Gerhardson, Public Works Director DATS:March 22, 1990 SOBJBCT:Spring Clean-up Days - May 5 & May 12, 1990 if The City of Orono Public Works Department is planning spring clean-up days on Saturdays, May 5th and May 12th, 1990 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The collection point will be behind the long, gold equipment shed at Brown Road South and Spates Avenue in Crystal Bay, next to the Administration Building. The followino items will HOT be accepted: garbage trees brush chemicals truck loads barrels, drums, chemical containers, petrolium products or containers. Leaves and grass will have to be debagged into a large container. We will not accept leaf and grass bags. Appliances will be set aside and will be picked up by an agency that disassembles and recycles appliances. There is a fee to have them picked up, but we are not recommending charging a fee to the residents at this time. This year we have made arrangements for a private company to accept tires for a fee. They will charge $3.00 per tire. OROMO RBSIDBMTS ONLY! Proposed Notion Moved by , seconded by_ _ _ _, to designate May 5th 6 May 12, 1990 as Orono Spring Clean-up Days. Ayes _ _, nays TO: Mayor Grabek & Orono Council Members FRON: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator Forwarded recommending approval. H i . 32090.5 TO; Mayoc and City Council FROM: Mark E. B^rnhardson, City Administrator DATE: March 20, 1990 SUBJECT: Administrator's Information COUNCIL MEET1N8 MAR 2 >1990 dTYOFORONO FIRE COVERAGE ZONES - Attached please find th^ curr<»nt fir<? coverage zone plus the previous one that was effective through 1984. The reduction in Fire Zone #4, Wayzata, was primarily due to the areas that they covered did not have hydrants and that the City of rfayzata did not have a tanker on an initial response to support those. WELL DRILLING/TEST - The City's well up on Highway 12 will be pump tested for a~period of 10 days, 24 hours a day. It is expected that a substantial amount of wat»r will b« flowing during this period of time, eventually ending up in Long Lake. The initial day or two of pumping will require free flow in the ditches. It should be additionally not^d that as the well is drilled through the cap stone bedrock the driller will be using small dynamite charges so there may be some explosion noises in the area. The Police will review these in advance of their usage. POLICE OFFICER - PART TIME - Mr. Derek Palkki commenced emproyment as a part time oFficer with the City on March 12, 1990. POLICE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PLAN - Attached is a copy of the cTatTTTeS replacement pfan as requested by the Council at their 3/12/90 meeting. BEAVER TRAPPING - In response to a request regarding the trapping season vTs-a-vis the birth of the young beavers, the beavers are b'jcn in the winter and generally in the spring time they are self sufficient. It is our understanding from the Conservation Officer that trapping between 15 March and 30 April and removal of the parents should not be detrimental to the young at this point. (The entire beaver season starts in November and goes through April.) PLANNING/PARK COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS - An advertisement was placed for these positions with a closing date of March 26, 1990. Applications will be presented to the Council at their April 9th meeting. ORONO INTERCEPTOR/MWCC - As you have noted there is concern regarding the Metro interceptor pipe under the Coffee Bridge, This issue came to light during the dredging for the bridge and the concern that by dredging out additional sediment that this might expose the sewer pipe to being hit by others and ultimately caus<* seweag^ to flow into th^ lake. Concecn for dredging those because of the primary access from the West Arm/Spring Park area. The interceptor line in question is the old interceptor that was originally put in by Orono back the the 60*s and taken over by Metro Waste Control Commission in the 70*s. As you may recall the Metro Waste Control Commission will be turning this back because it will be used for local sewage whtn the new interceptor is completed. Currently the City staff is exploring the easement that it has through the DNR for th«» placement of that line together with what rights or responsibilities the City has to accept the line. It is estimated that a permanent fix to either replace the line with a deeper line or eliminate it by use of a lift station may cost between $25,000 and $50,000. Staff will keep Council abreast as this issue develops. Included in the overall dredging program by Hennepin County are the North Arm, Noerenberg, Forest Lake and Tanager Lake channels. There are underground sewer lines in all but the Noerenberg channel. Staff is monitoring the impact to the sewer lines of the dredging. \ VOCIVNOENCE a»PL£ PLAIIhfl ' DEPAR.THLMT 'J lOHG l»;e fire DEPARTHEN', JK e "x,’. 1 /''11 \TT/'t PlYMCXnM —- r _ ff -1V< ‘ 3'-,J ■ I , . ; .tfWrZATA FIRE DEPfiRTMEtnj # cS I .v" --A /'V ifesc r'\ ?«#(> V"" _ ' City of Orono, Minnesota .s / ^'BLIC EMERGENCY SERVICE • OROrC POLICE DEPARTMENT M.Q EIRE SERVICE DISTRICTS HAPIE plain fire oepartkeht LONG LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAYZATA FIRE DEPARTHEHr MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT ■ fire STATION v: Ui. V. COUNCIL MEETINGMAR 2 C 1990CITYOFONONO LIST OF LICENSES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR MBBTING OP March 26, 1990 Home Occupation License - Initial Review - Maryanne Ebert • 1680 North Farm Road Annual Review - Marmet Services 130 Cygnet Place Cigarette License - Lakeview Golf 405 North Arm Drive On-^Saie Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor - Lakeview Golf 405 North Arm Drive I■ CITY OP OROMOP.O. Box 66, 1335 So Brown Rd Crystal Bay, MN 55323 Application Date:7 License Approved;, - - -- *-»*y ’ ‘ ‘'DSixe License Expires: ______ APPLiCATIOIf POH ANHDAL HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE Initial Review Fee - 950.00 Annual Review Fee - $30.00 NAME: ADDRESS: iUvr. PHONE; me, W y / y CITY: No. of Employees within operation; I Provide list of names of employees on back jdf this application. Type of Business to be Operated:Pi :^r:\,n C4 A etd ^^ /\J“ P r /V LI ^ ^ License s^y be revoked if any violation occurs. City staff shall have five (5) business days in which to investigate and make a recommendation pursuant to Orono Municipal Code Section 5.02 6 5.03. If a site Inspection • - required by City staff, the review time will be extendeMEjb ten \ness days. The license appllotion with ^t^f recommyid^yp^j^w^j^j^yj^■ •doled before the Council at the next regularly scheduled che second and fourth Monday of each mo:)th. y#'7/0. ORONO MUNICIPAL CODE RB6ULATI0NC ON HOME OCCUPATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 10.20, SUBDIVISION 4 (C)50.00, Prohibited Home Occupation Practices.t40 cool R0\ 1.It is unlawful for any business operating as a hone occupation -o engage in operation without proper licenses. 2. 3. All persons engaged in the business must reside in the i».’elling. No commercial signs permitted other than signs permitted in the residential zone. 4. 5. 6. No excessive stock in trade may be stored on the premises. Over the counter retail sales is not allowed. Entrance to the home occupation must be gained from within the structure. Tb^ undersigned hereby agrees to the conditions quoted above . jfwm the Orono Mu. ■'cipal Code and any additional conditions the City may reou.'xe. Signature of Applicant:Date:1 ''>’10 FOR CITY USB ONLY: After review of application, staff recommends the following: ____ Approval of License _ _ _ Denial of License Signature of Zoning Official: Sign of Fire Inspectc*.r: t)^ /fif - Date: 3 —_2^ ^ L5 ■ . .)No yji(CITY 01 ORONO P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay HW-9I9S0So Brown RdAPPLICATION FORANNUAL HOME OCCUPATION LICENSEApplication Date;Date License Approved; Date License Expires;^ name ; /7j/^£,/r)err ADDRESST /Jio n \J A/G^T~P‘u____ Initial Review Fee - 550.00 Annual Review Fee - $30.00 PHONE; V76" -“/6 /C> CITY; ucn/v No. of Employees within operation; Provide list of names of employees on back of this application. Type of Business to be Operated; /Bll^L _ _ _ _ License may be revoked if any violation occurs. City staff shall have five (5) business days in which to investigate and make a recommendation pursuant to Orono Municipal Code Section 5.02 & 5.03. If a site inspection is required by City staff, the review time will be extended to ten (10) business days. The license application with staff recommendation will be scheduled before the Council at the next regularly scheduled meeting held on the second and fourth Monday of each month. :ssssss :sssssssssssa ORONO MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATIONS ON HOME OCCUPATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 10.20, SUBDIVISION 4 (C) Prohibited Home Occupation Practices. 1.It is unlawful for any business operating as a home occupation to engage in operation without proper licenses. 2. 3. 4. 5. All persons engaged in the business must reside in the dwelVing.'c nijn^Q office „ Ho commercial signs permitted other than signs permiiftiei^l^A th& " residential zone. f ^CEiPT-mK yojNo excessive stock in trade may be stored on the premises^f7<7c-^ rQQi oqi J12!i7 03/09/9C Over the counter retail sales is not allowed. 6.Entrance to the home occupation must be gained from within the structure. ssasssssaa SSSSSS8S The undersigned hereby agrees to the conditions quoted above from the Orono Municipal Code and any additional conditions the City may require. *'===s==s = s= = =====!==as===S3= ====is ==ss=^s==ss=s^s==:=i ==s==sr^s/= FOR CITY USE ONLY; After review of application, staff recommends the following; _ _ _ Approval of License _ _ _ Denial of License Signature of Applicant;Date: S rs=as=rs: Signature of Zoning Official; Date; 3-/6 Signature of Fire Inspector:Date; mm '* * CITY 01’ ORONOCnYSTAL DAY, MINNESOTA 5SS2S ADMINISTRATIVn OFFICES Piione: 473-7358 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL CIGARETTES AT RETAIL irnmmdm.co fcm 7L 20,09 Q3/14M 19 90 1. 2. (Cnaptar 62, Orono Municipal Code) Nano of Applicant /ttO ^RZsio^AJf Qcx-P- AHdrass ~7/o / Sales Location: iVams Aakfuipk ) 6c) P Phono <^7:^ -^^^9 Add TO S S Phone *^7A - P •Principal business carried on at this location Go \ -P 4, Mctliod of Sales: Vending Machine ^ Over Counter_ _ _^Other_ I hereby make application for license to sell ciRarettes at retail at the above location subj«?ct to the latvs of the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the Village of Orono during the following quarterly periods: y> Feb-Mar-Apr May-June-July X. Aug-Scot-Oct __’ Nov-Dec-Jan LICENSE FEES Expiration date of license, Jon. 31, each year. nnual license fee is $20.00. NI.wTo applicable, as in the case of seasonal sales, tJiis may be pro-rated by quarters, at $5.00 per quarter. Hake remittance payable to : City of Oi Signature of applicant^ Bated T//V /it For Office Use Action: ■ _ _ _ _ _ _On-Sale $75.00 UUUL. STATB 01 BfINNBSOrrA Combination Application for Iletailcr’s (On^sale) Non-Intoxicatlns Molt Liquor License Cjiu Orono r Nuw «« llerMla* MUMtUr (•Nair) |i««7t l>lltonl County of ___^<rlf?cpi/v ______________________ /, Grgn-t~ Rwuc.H ___________________ town of^ » PMWciZ'n> QfortO 11171710 cool ROt of <A« oily. idUaft, «r Steto of Minnetota, horohy make npplieatlon, for a RetaUer’e (On-»aU) (Off-tale) MaU Liquor Lietnie to tell lueh Afalt Uyuor under and purtuani to an onUnanoe freeolutionj patted by eUy, vUlate eouneil, eountj) hoard o f Croup_______________________________________^ and, Chapter 340. Afinnetola Statutee 1943, at amended, providing for lioeneing and regulating the tale of non-intojdeating malt liquor. During the poet five yeart, my retidenoe hat been at follotot: '7iO l0 ‘ .Sltor*. ftf. LO- fOou^A . nOrJ SlTifeV / woe font.WS7_ Cllf rOtnntxe Tm IUMotOmi* / am • (neMve) (naiuralieed) eitiun of the United Statee. / awt--------------------married. Jfy (wife’t) (bmtdba^ep) name and addrett i*_ _________7/0 r) Jthtr,. Of u). ^ A»7o«,.C . /7?a/ cfo** I ew / am proprietor. Qt o-^o ine. ■ Firm woe in^porot M 01qr.,U. (. t«?rz. CorponU/oft it authorized to do Imeinett in Minneeota. Un the ttaU «f l*7> rintxtfe^ Uetnet it for. Co. U. VOS' lOerlK Ar-^ Of. <^*<5 ----fttreet) (highway) located at foUeiee: /fJ^rris 7/Q a). Or- tJ, fVou-4. /r}n/ ST 36V ) The lieente will be in eonneetion with, which hat focii in operation______________ ^ €o< 4 Con r I g. Y mn Ftr^-i 410^ .Secc'i*^ ^aKtJitoJ (jol^ ci /17mw«ioi« irtz. The eetahliehment it located on the. The fritMNMf premiMt are owned by. The tojcee on the property are ned delinquent. / am--------------------engaged in the retail tale of Intoxieating liquor. / have—N^***-**-------had an application for lieente rejeeted at followt: I have never fovit oonvieted of a felony nor of violating any /fatUmal or etate liquor law or fooal erdinanee relating to the manufaeture, tale or traneportation, or pottettion for tale or traneportation of Intoxioailng liquor. Oambling or gambling devieee will not fo permitted on the Ueeneed premieee. / am the owner ef the leaeehold, furniture, fleturet, and equipment tn <A« premittt for whleh the lieente ie applied, exeept.... b__________________________________________________ I htee tM lalmtlM or ocroomont to IrMifor tho Ikouo to OMtlior ptrtoit. I nbnil UM followinc oamM ef poteewe, iMliMUof o kook, for loferoneo. wlUi whoa 1 hoeo had kiMlnw rabtbM M fellowa: ■ ______________________ I —latnd to Mgan la Ifo ulo ef latealeaUaK Uqnor aad will hare a Federal OcaupaUooal Tax Ranlpt „ ■ffryas.’g r.'^«rs"ur:3ag57.j:.ii3r! Safo^ifod aad ewot* la foforo mo ihl. m4 rrtmu. «ko Wzz B 03/U/90 PR CB PRREOOR NAME DPT ANDERSON. BRUCE L BERNHARDSON. HARK E BOBZIEN. SUE A BOSMA. JAMIE L BRINKHAUS, JOHN F BRINKHAUS, JOHN F CHESWICK. GARY B CHRISTIANSON. SAUY CORNICK. JAMES L ENGLISH IIT. IRVING ERICKSON. KURT R FISCHENICH. DAN T FRITZLER, JOHN M GAFFRON. MICHAEL P GERHARDSON. JOHN R GREGORY, JAMES D HALLIN. DOROTHY M HANSEN, STEVEN C HANSING. CAROL J JOHNSON. BRADLEY P KILBO. MELVIN H KNUTSON, CHARLOTTE 4 KUEHN. THOMAS M LARSON. JEFFREY L MABUSTH, JEANNE A MORAN, HARK F MOROWCZYNSKI, NAAB, THERESA NELSON. DAVID OBRIEN. RANDY OMAN. LYLE E PALKKI. DEREK THOMAS OUAST, WAYNE A RATNBUN. BARRY J SAGS. JOHN J SCHEFFLER. LAURIE K SKREEN. DALE S STAHL. THERESA STEFFENHAGEN. RONALD THOMTON. MARK R TOMCHECK. LAWRENCE F TOMCZYK. MARK W VANG. BRUCE L WALSH^ KEVIN L WALTERS, LINDA Q JAMES L D L I 31 12 31 12 42 42 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 33 42 42 12 42 31 31 31 15 15 31 33 31 31 12 35 92 33 31 92 92 42 12 42 12 93 31 31 31 33 35 15 YTD GROSS .76 61 94 27 82 95 17 76 01 95 10285 13443 5763 3533 7653 9044 9055.73 1381 48 9337 11203 8873 8197 9490 66 8006 60 10531.09 7783.65 6896.57 6439.49 3187 9046 11748 5513 11188 2589 10026 8224.27 10874.90 5572 71 6125 7332 389 8443 6278 6319 4476.69 6375.56 156 72 6905.68 8397 77 9106 8679 6458 1331 5116 18 11 64 31 94 35 65 81 .40 13 12 97 46 70 08 .58 48 .77 .05 .57 COUNCIL MEETINGWAR 2 41990 CITYOFORONO CURRENT GROSS 98 60 84 67 37 78 16 32 16 92 17 73 1754 2115 921 697 678 1391.13 1468 00 284 1338 1613 1364 1347 1396 1338 1760.80 1541.45 1153 1154 494 1364 1964 921 1870 844 1676 1337 1982 965 71 912 1228 389 1223 056 1150 344 1197 156 72 1154.64 1348 1307 1372.69 1079 93 303 885 12 95 65 16 40 82 89 64 48 28 29 04 4C 30 88 97 51 97 25 21 27 20 32 46 84 52.026 36 1990 CITY OF ORONO CHECK REGISTERCHECK NO.DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV03983503/21/90 42 00 WARNING LITES OF MN FLASHER 01-4331-249-4242 00 * 085006 03/21/90 22 46 ACRO-MINNESOTA INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 01-4210-039-1208500603/21/90 16.02 ACRO-MINNESOTA INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 01-4210-059-1408500803/21/90 22 46 ACRO-MINNESOTA INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 01-4210-069-1508500803/21/90 16 02 ACRO-MINNESOTA INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 01-4210-129-3108500603/21/90 35 36 ACRO-MINNESOTA INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 01-4210-174-3308500603/21/90 26 81 ACRO-MINNESOTA INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 01-4210-249-42 139 13 * 085014 03/22/90 95 50 ALL STAR ELECTRIC LOT REPAIR 01-4342-249-4295 50 * 085036 03/21/90 42 34 ANDERSON-BRUCE CLEAN JACKET/SUIT 01-4221-129-3142 34 • 085065 03/22/90 146.28 BLACKOWIAK A SONS TRASH HAUL 01-4343-099-17 146 28 ‘ 085071 03/21/90 14.00 BOBZIENNSUE A UNIFORM SHIRT 01-4221-129-31 14.00 • 085083 03/21/90 241 66 BRYAN AGGREGATES GRAVEL/HWY 12 PROJ 28-4531-434-82 085083 03/21/90 241 66 BRYAN AGGREGATES GRAVEL/HWy 12 PROJ 26-4531-436-84 483 32 * 085085 03/21/90 33 85 BUDGET PRINTING COIN ENVELOPES 01-4322-129-31 33 85 * 085110 03/21/90 106 40 CHAPIN PUBLISHING AO SIREN BIDS 01-4322-175-34 106 40 • 085130 03/21/90 17 00 COLONIAL LIFE INS CO MAR INS 01-4152-121-31 085130 03/21/90 02 COLONIAL LITE INS CO MAR INS 01-4152-126-31 085130 03/21/90 49 39 COLONIAL LIFE INS CO MAR INS 01-4152-129-31 66 41 • 03-26-90 PAGE 1 •••-CKS •••-CKS •••-CKS •••-CKS •••-CKS '-CKS •••-CKS •••-CKS •••-CKS 1690 CITY OP ORONO CHECK REGISTERCHECK NO.DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO INV0IS14203/21/90 718.32 718 32 .COPY DUP PR INC TONER BOOK 01-4210-129-3108525303/21/90 9.009.00 .GOLDEN VALLEY CC MTG 01-4356-129-31 0I$266 03/21/90 15.00 15 00 .QOVERNMT TRAINO SERV WORKSHOP 01-4356-249-42 015275 085275 085275 03/21/90 03/21/90 03/21/90 570 33 488 55 21101 1.269.89 . GROUP HEALTH INC GROUP HEALTH INC GROUP HEALTH INC APRIL INS APRIL INS APRIL INS 01-4151-126-31 01-4151-129-31 74-4151-590-93 085309 085309 03/21/90 03/21/90 358 91 100 00- 258 91 * HENN COUNTY TREAS HENN COUNTY TREAS TAX BOOK « FiCHE TAX BOOK & FICHE 01-4322-059-14 01-4322-059-14 085316 085316 03/21/90 03/21/90 1.600 00 1,200 00 2.800 00 ■ HERMAN APPRAISAL SRV HERMAN APPRAISAL SRV APPR SITE C OR SWR SITE 15-4306-651-00 15-4308-651-00 085330 03/22/90 94 78 94 78 •ICMA RETIREMNT TRUST ICMA 3/5 TO 3/18 01-4140-039 ■’ 085404 085404 085404 03/21/90 03/21/90 03/21/90 113 32 70 20 25 74 209 26 THE LAKER THE LAKER THE LAKER ADS ADS ADS 01-4322-039-12 01-4322-174-33 01-4322-249-42 03-26-90 PAGE•••“CKS•••-CKS •-CKS •••-CKS ‘-CKS •••-CKS •-CKS •••-CKS '-CKS 0IS435 0SS43S 085435 085435 085435 08543S 03/22/90 03/22/90 03/22/90 03/22/90 03/22/90 03/22/90 753 436 229 6 60S 749 43 LOGIS - SUITE 300 LOGIS APPL SUPP-FEB 01-4352-069-15 76 LOGIS SUITE 300 LOGIS APPL SUPP-FEB 01-4352-129-31 30 LOGIS - SUITE 300 LOGIS APPL SUPP-FEB 01-4352-174-33 70 LOGIS - SUITE 300 COURIER-DP-FEB 01-4353-069-15 18 LOGIS - SUITE 300 DATA PROC-FEB 01-4355-069-15 78 LOGIS - SUITE 300 DATA PROC-FEB 01-4355-129-31 1190 CITY OF OKONO CHECK NO. DATE01543501543501543501543501543501543503/22/9003/22/9003/22/9003/22/9003/22/9003/22/90 ' -CHECK REGISTERAMOUNTVENDOR331 137 28 321 666 66 3.673 447558580270 LOGISLOQISLOGISLOQISLOQISLOQIS SUITE 300 SUITE 300 SUITE 300 SUITE 300 SUITE 300 SUITE 300 ITEM DESCRIPTIONDATA PROC-FEB LOQIS APPL SUPP-FEB DATA PROC-FEB LOGIS APPL SUPP-FEB COURIER-DP-FEB DATA PROC-FEB ACCOUNT NO. INV.01-4355-174-3372-4352-549-9172- 4355-549-9173- 4352-589-92 73-4353-569-92 73-4355-569-92 03-29-90 PAQE 9 P.O. • MEIIAQI 015490 03/21/90 582 07 MINNEQASCO UTILITIES 095490 03/21/90 62 13 MINNEQASCO UTILITIES 095490 03/21/90 552.14 MINNEGASCO UTILITIES 095490 03/21/90 36 52 1.232.88 • MINNEGASCO UTILITIES 015513 03/21/90 1,500 00 MN POL RECRNMT SYS PLCMNT LARSON/PALKKl 1,500 00 • 095537 03/21/90 38 25 MORAN MARK MILEAGE 38 25 • 015545 03/21/90 149 50 NAVARRE AUTO REPAIR CAR WASH TICKETS 01-4324-099-17 01-4324-129-31 72- 4324-549-91 73- 4324-569-92 01-4306-129-31 01-4381-129-31 01-4341-129-31 •••-CKS095437 095437 095437 03/21/90 03/21/90 03/21/90 17 76 11 00 44 13 72 89 * CITY OF CITY OF CITY OF LONG LAKE LONG LAKE LONG LAKE . FB FLASHER rtB LIFT FEB LIFT 01-4325-249-42 73-4344-569-92 73-4344-569-92 •••-CKS 095439 03/21/90 13 60 13 60 • LONG LK FORD TRACTOR PART 01-4232-249-42 •••-CKS S e o o o «03/21/9C 03/21/90 03/21/90 03/21/90 03/21/90 109 60 109 60 109 60 422 00 320 60 1.071 40 • MED CTR MED CTR MED CTR MED CTR MED CTR HEALTH CARE HEALTH CARE HEALTH CARE HEALTH CARE HEALTH CARE APRIL INS APRIL INS APRIL INS APRIL INS APRIL INS 01-4151-039-12 01-4151-069-15 01-4151-129-31 01-4151-174-33 01-4151-249-42 •••-CKS 095474 03/21/90 10.715 35 10,715.35 • METRO WASTE APRIL SEWER 73-1282-000-00 '-CKS •••-CKS •••-CKS •••-CKS 1990 CITY OF ORONO CHECK NO. DATE095S4603/21/90 AMOUNT149 5013 30 13 30 CHECK REGISTERNAAB TERRI ITEM DESCRIPTION 03-28-90 PAGE 4 ACCOUNT NO INV • P 0 I MESSAGE01-4381-039-12 ‘-CKS015549015541015549095549095549095549 095548 095549 095548 03/21/9003/21/9003/21/9003/21/9003/21/9003/21/90 03/21/90 03/21/90 03/21/90 095592 03/21/90 095592 03/21/90 095597 03/22/90 163 25 163 25 39 50 39 50 3,866 53 3.868 53 NAVARRE HARDWARE MISC SUPPLIES 01-4231-099-17NAVARREHARDWAREMISC SUPPLIES 01-4232-129-31NAVARREHARDWAREMISC SUPPLIES 01-4232-249-42NAVARREHARDWAREBOLTS01-4343-099-17NAVARREHARDWAREMISC PARTS 72-4232-549-91NAVARRE HARDWARE SUPPLIES 72-4234-549-91NAVARREHARDWARESUPPLIES72-4343-549-91 NAVARRE HARDWARE SUPPLIES 73-4231-569-92 NAVARRE HARDWARE MISC SUPPLIES 74-4232-590-93 NSP OMAN/LYLE UTILITIES MILEAGE 73-4324-569-92 01-4381-174-33 PUBLIC EMPL RET ASSN PERA 3/5 TO 3/18 01-2031-000-00 ‘-CKS ‘-CKS 085613 095613 03/21/90 03/21/90 20 00 149 00 169 00 PERRYS TRUCK REPAIR SOD REPA'R PERRYS TRUCK REPAIR TRUCK REPAIR 01-4341-129-31 01-4341-249-42 095631 03/21/90 085639 03/21/90 2.200 00 2 200 00 94 85 94 85 POLKA DOT RECYCLING FEB RECYCLING PRAIRIE OFFSET SMITH BUS CAROS 01-4392-295-65 01-4322-059-14 ■-CKS 085658 03/21/90 3 50 3 50 R C INDENTIFICATIONS 01-4210-129-31 1990 CITY OF ORONO CHECK NO. DATE AMOUNT CHECK REGISTERVENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION 03-29-90 PAGE 9 ACCOUNT NO INV • P 0 • MESSAGE0I5S7S03/21/00 1,747 67 ROLLINS OIL CO G ASOLINE1,747 67 •095700 03/21/90 232 50 SOS PRINTING DARE CERTIFIC/232 50 • 095719 03/21/90 l3 00 DIXIE FETRO-CHEM DEMURRAGE 15 00 • 085732 03/21/90 86 80 PAUL SMITH 4 ASSOC MISC SUPPLIES 015732 03/21/90 4.231 00 PAUL SMITH 4 ASSOC MARCH 015732 03/21/00 5 00 Paul smith 4 assoc POSTAGE 4 322 80 085751 03/21/90 22 00 SUNDIAL BLDG '.RVICE FEB CLEANING 085751 03/21/90 407 70 SUNDIAL BLDG SERVICE FEB CLEANING 085751 03/21/9C 282 60 SUNDIAL BLOC SERVICE FEB CLEANING 712 30 • 01-1260-000-0001-4243-129-31 72-4234-549-91 01-4210-059-14 01-430/059-14 01-4321-059-14 01-4343-129-31 01-4349-099-17 01-4349-129-31 085754 03/22/93 350 00 350 00 • SU8N RATE AUTHORITY 1ST HALF MEMBERSHIP 01 -4380-039-12 085778 03/21/90 326 95 326 95 • TOLL CO TORCH 01-4342-249-42 085815 085815 085815 085815 085815 085815 03/21/90 03/21/90 03/21/90 03/21/90 03/21/90 03/21/90 48 70 29 62 27 41 71 42 22 42 33 22 232 79 * US WEST COMMON US WEST COMMUN US WEST COMMUN US WEST COMMUN US WEST COMMUN US WEST COMMUN TELEPHONE TELEPHONE DATA PROCESS TELEPHONE DATA PROCESS DATA PROCESS 01-4320-129-31 01-4320-249-42 01-4355-069-15 72-4320-549-91 72- 4355-549-91 73- 4355-569-92 085901 03/21/90 20 00 20 00 • GRAND RAPIDS CLINIC REVIEW MEL RECORD 01-4306-129-31 085902 03/21/90 129 00 129 00 • MOUND MEDICAL CLINIC PHY PALKM 01-4306-129-31 ‘-CKS '-CKS >*-CKS ‘-CKS •••-CKS •••-CKS •••-CKS IBOO CITY OF ORONO CHECK REGISTERCHECK NO.DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO INV01590301590303/21/9003/21/90 36 60 36 60 73 20 •SCHWABB INC SCHWA6B INC STAMPSTAMP 01-4210-039-1201-4210-249-42015904095904015904 095904 03/21/9003/21/9003/21/90 03/21/90 85 00 65 00 85 00 85 00 320 00 • NCSAWWANCSAWWANCSA^A NCSAWWA CLASS/GRERGORYclass/brinkhausCLASS/RATHBUN CLASS/OBRIEN 72-4356-549-42 72-4356-549-42 72-4356-549 42 72-4356-549-42 095905 03/21/90 741 65 741 65 * DORSEYA WHITNEY BAYSIOE WOODS 41442 01-4303-840-71 095909 093909 03/21/90 03/21/90 12 50 12 50 25 00 * GOPHER STATE 1 CALL GOPHER STATE 1 CALL MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP 72- 4380-549-91 73- 4380-569 92 095907 03/21/90 132 00 132 00 • TREADWAY GRAPHICS DARE MUGS 01-4243-129-31 395909 03/21/90 30 00 30 00 * JAMES GREGORY WATERWASTE CERTIF 73-4356-569-92 095909 03/21/90 61 95 61 95 • COMPUTER SERVICES PROGRAM 01-4210-129-31 095910 03/21/90 617 95 617 95 * RIGS A SQUADS CONVERT SOD K-9 01-4244-129-31 095911 03/21/90 332 00 332 00 * LEHNES SERVICE INC PICK UP SCRAPE TIRES 01-4348-249-42 085912 085912 085912 03/22/90 03/22/90 03/22/90 27 00 27 00- 2 7 00 2 00 • FOURSOME FOURSOME FOURSOME RUBBER BOOTS RUBBER BOOTS RUBBER BOOTS 01-4221-129-30 01-4221-129-30 01-4221-129-31 095915 03/22/90 30 99 30 99 • CRAGUNS CONE CNTR MCMA SPRING CONF 01-4356-039-12 095950 03/22/i0 15 00 15 00 • NAVARRE AMOOCO REFUND CIG LICENSE 01-3112-000-00 095951 03/22/90 15 00 15 00 * MN VIKING FOOD SERV REFUND CIG LICENSE 01-3112-000-00 095952 03/22/90 15 00 15 00 • WAYZATA COUNTRY CLUB REFUND CIO LICENSE 01-3112-000-00 085953 03/22/90 15 00 RICKS SUPPER value REFUND CIG LICENSE 01 3112-000-00 03-26-90 PAGE '•*-CKS --CKS 1990 CITY OF ORONO CHECK NO. DATE CHECK REGISTERAMOUNT015954015955 095956 085957 015958 085959 03/22/9003/22/90 03/22/90 03/22/90 03/22/90 03/22/90 15 00 26.471 84 2,800 00 483 32 1,271 98 11.444 14 216 37 42,687 65 VENDORKEAVENY NAVARRE DRUG NAVARRE LIQUOR INC OSULLIVANS NAVARRE LANES JIMMieS LOUNGE LAKEVIEW GOLF FUND 01 TOTAL FUND 15 TOTAL FUND 26 TOTAL FUND ■’2 TOTAL FUND 73 TOTAL FUND 74 TOTAL TOTAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONREFUND CIG LICENSE REFUND CIG LICENSE REFUND CIG LICENSE REFUND CIG LICENSE REFUND CIO LICENSE REFUND CIO LICENSE 03-26-90 PAGE 7 ACCOUNT NO INV IPO • MESSAGE01-3112-000-0001-3112-000-00 01-3112-000-00 01-3112-000-00 01-3112-000-00 01-3112-000-00 GENERAL FUND BUILDNG CAPITAL OUTLAY F 1989 SWR-WTR CONSTR FUND WATER OPERATING FUND SEWER OPERATING FUND GOLF COURSE OPERATING FD •••-CKS QEMUNIS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/22/9C PAGEACCOUNTING REPORT USER 00 1990 CITY OF ORONONUMBER OF REPORTS NUMBER OF UPDATES NUMBER OF RECORDS LEVtL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 LEVEL « LEVEL 9 LEVEL 0 110940 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 0 2 TOTAL 978 UPDATE DESCRIPTIONS SUMMARY FILE PAYROLLBENEFIT ACCRUAL ACTIVITY REPORT CHECK REGISTER TRIAL BALANCE BALANCE SHEET REVENUE STATEMENT OPERATING STATEMENT BUDGET WORKSHEETS CLEAR-CURR-MONTH CITY FILE OPTION PROJECT DEPARTMENT CHART OF ACCOUNTS MO CHECK RECONCILE YEAR TO DATE PERIOD BUDGET RECORDS CREATED FINANCIAL REPORTS SCHEDULED RUN DATE REPORT DATE 000000000000 ACTIVITY REPORTS SCHEDULED RUN DATE REPORT DATE 032290 032690 PAYROLL POSTING OATES 000000 000000 000000 000000 1990 CITY OF ORONO CHECK NO. DATEHCS62203/09/90 03/09/90 03/09/90 03/09/90 03/09/90 03/09/90 03/09/90 03/09/90 03/09/90 03/09/90 03/09/90 03/09/90 03/09/90 CHECK REGISTERAMOUNT99.0099.00 VENDOR BUSINESS ED ITEM DESCRIPTION SEMINAR 14.00 361.63 3.59 261. 11 54. 121 1 26 478. 15.61 519.23 .13 .94 . 89 .76 16 .61 56 1ST 1ST 1ST 1ST 1ST 1ST 1ST 1ST 1ST 1ST 1ST 1ST NATL NATL NATL NATL NATL NATL NATL NATL NATL NATL NATL NATL FICA FICA FICA FICA FICA FICA FICA FICA FICA FICA FICA FICA 2/18/90 2/18/90 2/18/90 2/18/90 2/18/90 2/18/90 2/18/90 2/18/90 2/18/90 2/18/90 2/18/90 2/18/90 ACCOUNT NO. INV. 01-4356-069-15 01-4142 01-4142 01-4142 OJ-4142 ■>1-4142 01-4142 01-4142 01-4142 01-4142 01-4142 01-4142 01-414.? -020-11 -039-12 -059-14 -069-15 -099-17 -111-31 -115-31 -121-31 -126-31 -174-33 -185-35 -249-42 02-28-90 PAGE i • P.O. i MESSAGEMANUAL•••-CKSHCS62403/09/90 346.14 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 01-4142-039-12 MANUALHC862403/09/90 3.53 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 01-4142-040-13 MANUALHC862403/09/90 3.34 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 01-4142-059-14 MANUALHC862403/09/90 251.40 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 01-4142-069-15 MANUALHC8624 03/09/90 27.55 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 01-4142-099-17 MANUALHC962403/09/90 39.98 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 01-4142-111-31 MANUAL HC9624 HC9624 03/09/90 03/09/90 03/09.'.0 121.56 21.72 1ST NATL 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 FICA 2/4/90 01-4142-115-31 01-4142-126-31 MANUAL MANUAL HCS624 480.46 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 01-4142-174-33 MANUAL HCS624 03/09/90 15.30 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 01-4142-185-35 MANUAL HC8824 03/09/90 483 40 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 01-4142-249-42 MANUAL HC8624 03/09/90 63 26 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 01-4142-290-6. 72-4142-549-91 MANUAL HC8624 03/09/90 127.57 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 MANUAL HC8624 03/09/90 182.48 1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 73-4142-569-92 MANUAL HC862f 03/09/90 101.80 2.269.49 -1ST NATL FICA 2/4/90 74-4142-590-93 MANUAL HC8625 HC8625 03/09/90 » ' 166.30 NASCO SUPPLIES ■ 01-4232-185-35 MANUAL 03/09/90 225.00 J 391.30 •NASCO ANIMAL RIFLE 14-4560-635-00 MANUAL HC8626 03/09/90 110 00 110 00 ADV LL3AL ED SEMINAR 01-4356-129-31 MANUAL HC8627 03/09/90 1 17.00 17.00 •W MOLDENHAUER SEMINAR 01-4356-039-12 MANUAL •••-CKS .HC8629 03/09/90 oooocooo.L OMAN MILEAGE 01-4381-174-33 MANUAL HC8630 03/09/90 9.00 COMM REV SALES TAX SALES TAX JAN 01-3500-000-00 MANUAL HC8630 03/09/90 7.00 16.00 .COMM REV SALES TAX SALES TAX JAN 72-2222-000-00 MANUAL •«»-CKS MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL M7.NUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL 1090 CITY OF ORONO CHECK REGISTER 02-28-90 PAGE 2CHECK NO.DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV.• P.O. •MESSAGEHC0632HCI632HC8832HC063203/09/0003/00/9003/00/0003/00/00 67.96 112.47 154.22 101.80 2,306.56 *1ST NATL 1ST NATL 1ST NATL 1ST NATL FICA 2/18/90 FICA 2/18/90 FICA 2/18/90 FICA 2/18/90 01-4142-290-6172- 4142-549-9173- 4142-569-9274- 4142-590-93 manualMANUALMANUALMANUALHCS63303/00/90 9.00 9.00 >GOLDEN VALLEY CC MTG 01-4356-129-31 MANUALHCS634HCS634 HC8634 HC8834 03/09/9003/09/9003/09/90 03/09/90 46.04 5.73 5.73 22.90 80.40 * T KUEHN T KUEHN T KUEHN T KUEHN MILEAGEMILEAGEMILEAGE MILEAGE 01-4381-069-1501-4381-174-3301-4381-295-65 73-4381-569-92 MANUALMANUALMANUAL MANUAL «««-CKS 4,275.39 225.00 247,04 359.60 203.60 FUND 01 TOTAL FUND 14 TOTAL FUND 72 TOTAL FUND 73 TOTAL FUND 74 TOTAL GENERAL FUND IMPROVE & EQUIP OUTLAY WATER OPERATING FUND SEWER OPERATING FUND GOLF COURSE OPERATING F FD 5,310.63 TOTAL -9 COUNCIL MEETING MAR 2 S 1990 CITY OF ORONO §'r y \ ‘ . p i LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT LAKE USE COMMITTKE qrrgQUMO lacDio^^i AGENDA 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 19, 1990 LMCD Office, Wayzata MAR 1 e 1990 1. Citizen inquiry, personal watercraft rental business on the Lake from pontoon boat to patrons from anchored or shore position, memo enclosed, 2. Set public hearing for committee recommendation to establish new Quiet Waters area northwest of Big Island, per Code 93.02, Subd. 4. 3. Communication, enclosed, from Spri.ig Park Mayor Rockvam regarding sanitary sewer under Coffee Channel, expressing concern to Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for preventing an accidental break; for infor mation purposes or as recommendeu. 4. Charter boat renewal applications i1990 -ertificate (information only): A. Received to date:A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 Al Alma * s Alma's Alma's Alma's Alma's Alma's I II III VI X XI Private Parties I Queen of Excelsior SeaNote Sunboat I Sunboat II WhyKnot III HalfNote B. C. New applications: Paradise Princess, Wayward Whale No response thru 3-13-90: Choral ”C Colossus Godfatiter II Godfather III Jacks R Wild Karob I Lady of the Lake Miss Deduction Miss Minnetonka Music Man III Small World 5. Water Patrol report. 6. Additional business recommended by the committee - Prediction on when ice-out will occur - 3-13-90 • "7LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT /.TO: Lake Use Committee FROM: Gene Strommen DATE: March 13, 1990 SUBJ: Personal Watercraft (PWC) Rental from a Lake Anchorage Location John Magnuson, 330 Goodrich Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102 (292-0943), has requested LMCD’s evaluation of his proposal to rent PWC*s from a pontoon boat at various locations around the Lake. Specific locations have not been named. Presumably Magnuson would seek out boats, perhaps in areas where they are beached, and invite rentals of his PWC’s. Magnuson has requested an opportunity to explain his plan in detail He has been asked to submit a written proposal in advance of the March 19 meeting. The LMCD Code 53.01, Subd. 18, prohibits various comnercial sales of food and merchandise. The Code did not anticipate nor address rental of watercraft on the Lake. In reviewing the inquiry with LeFevere, it was recommended the LMCD would gain by learning about this proposal which may also be attempted by others. Having approached the LMCD, Magnuson ap pears to merit the courtesy of a review to determine how his prograi may be conducted or otherwise managed as a prospective new Lake use outlet or pursuit. ERS:jlm 1:. I ii Fr Lake Minnetonka Cable Communicotlorw Commleelon 443 OAK STREET • EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA 55331 • (612) 474-5539 DATE: TO: FROM: RE: _ 858 I March 15. 1990 LAKE MINNETONKA AREA OROANIZATIONS AND CITIES Jennifer Watts, Cable Administrator LMCCC ^ g 1990 ATTACHED PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEHENT In an effort to expand awareness of ommunity television programming, facilities and opportunities in our area, we have drafted a public service announcement that is being circulated to the lake area newspapers and will be sent to them on a monthly basis. He would like to let as many people know about our .■'ervices as possible and are hoping you will help us with our efforts* Community television in our area means locally produced programming or programming submitted for cablecasting by a local resident or organisation. This programming can be found on Triax's Channel 20. Currently, you will see city council meetings, school board meetings, interview programs, talk-show programs featuring a variety of guests and hosts. In addition, you will see sports, children's entertainment and much more. These programs are produced by local residents and organisations who have participated in a training workshop that provided them with skills and equipment to make these programs s reality. The studios offering this training and equipment are provided by the cable company, Triax Cablevision, as part of the franchise agreement with the city or commission serving the city. These studios are funded by franchise fees paid to the city or commission on a yearly basis. If your organisation or city publishes a newsletter, has a community information bulletin board or keeps on file information about local community services and opportunities, would you please include the attached information in that distribution? This information will remain current and can be used during the next few months or until you receive an updated announcement. Five of the studios in our area -- Excelsior, Orono, Waysata, Mound and Haconia -- are currently working together to produce a quarterly newsletter that will also be distributed to you. Ho hope you will make that information available to interested persons, too. If you have any questions regarding the enclosed information or questions about community television in general, please call one of the studio managers listed on the PSA. Thank you for your cooperation. ;.V V ; ^ :< 01 tf m Lake Mbinetonfca Cable CeaununieaUona Commleelon443 OAK STREET • EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA 55331 • (612) 474-5539 DATEt MARCH 15. 1990 MEDIA CONTACT! JENNIFER WATTS PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RMld«nts of th« Lak* Mlnnatonka araa. along with non-profit organisations providing aarvicas in tha araa. hava tha opportunity to laarn how to produca community television programs and are encouraged to sign up for free workshops offering instruction in video production. Community and organisational members who volunteer their time to produce programs on local news, school events, sports and sailing, or art and culture in the area can have their programs cablecast on the local community television channel. Instructional worksnops are offered at a number of community television srudios in the lake area. For more information on community television programming and production workshops, call the Excelsior Community TV Studio at 474-5539. the Triax Community TV studio at 472-0315 or the Waysata Studio at 476-3179. -30- DATE; TO: FROM: RE: March 12, 1990 LHCCC MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS Jennlfar Watta UPCOMING MARCH MEETING AND TOUR Lake Minnetonka Cable Communications [| aa.*? OAK STREET • EXCELSIOR. MINNESOTA 55331 • (612)474-5539 I If----------------------- i !' MAR 1 3 890 1^ Enclosed are eateriala for our eeeting on Tuesday, March 20. Because there were several Coeeiaaionera responding to the tour notification sent out last eonth, we were able to charter a 14-paaaenger van to drive ua to Waseca. Just as a reeinder, those with reservations are: Lesley Hughes-Seaeans, Barb Brancel, Ji* Olds, Toa Andorson, Thomas Markle and Otto Wilczek. I hope those officers and at-large neebers jf the Executive Committee who have not signed up will also be available that evening, along with s. Commissioners who did not respond but would like to visit the Triax headquarters. We will be leaving the ECC around 5 p.m. and returning sometime between 9:30-10 p.m. If we have a quorum, we will conduct our meeting on the bus while we are traveling. And because our meetings are open to the public, I would request our members cities to post the agenda, so the public is aware there will be travel involved should they choose to attend the meeting. If you have not signed up but wish to travel with us, please call me as soon as possible as seating is lim>iad. A quick review and update on our agenda items: The budget committee members are still hoping to meet before next Tuesday to revise the budget, now that franchise fees have been received. Their report may be available on Tuesday. The staffing proposal approved by the full Commission last month provides for the hiring of a full-time production coordinator. A position description, title and salary proposal request will be presented for ap proval, along with the request to initiate a search for candidates. During the past year, many producers have asked me about a music library. Purchasing a music library is an important commitment to a studio because it allows producers to enhance their programs with music by providing them access to non-copyrlghted material for their programs. Music libraries are available from a number of different companies who offer a variety of terms and contracts. I will share the sources and costs with you, along with a recommendation. Finally, during my report I will update you on the status of our leased space here at the ECC. I have been told notification may occur as early as today because the remaining operable decisions will not affect our space. I look forward to seeing the Executive Committee members and other directors who will be traveling with us on our trip to Waseca next week. Again, please contact me if you are a member of the Executive Cocmittee and will not be able to attend. Have a good week. bi LAKE MINNETONKA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 5:00 P.M. IN ROUTE* TOUR TO WASECA OFFICES OF TRIAX CABLEVISION •VAN LEAVES EXCELSIOR COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT AT 5 PM MEET IN ROOM 102 BEFORE DEPARTURE I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. AGENDA Call to Order Approval of February Minutes Reports: a) Officers b) Administrator c) Triax d) Budget Committee Request to approve staffing position and begin search Request to approve purchase of music library for access users Unfinished Business Nee Business Adjournment MINUTES LAKE MINNETONKA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FULL COMMISSION MEETING/SYSTEM EVALUATION TONKA BAY CITY HALL FEBRUARY 20, 1990 - 5:00 P.M. I.CALL TO ORDER ^ ^ Chair»an Anderson called the meeting to order shortly after 5:00 p.m, II. DIRECTORS PRESENT Ton Anderaon/Medina Lesley Hughes-Seanans/Tonka Bay Jin Olda/Excelsior David Stahr/Excelslor Barb Brancel/Shorewood Andy Weinzierl/St. Bonifacius Shirley Logelin/St. Bonifacius Jinnie Wright/Greenwood Ton Markle/Minnetonka Beach Bobbi Abdo/Minnetonka Beach Carl Roaen/Spring Park Jim Hillia/Greenxood Barb Peterson/Orono Howard Bennis/Deephaven Otto Hilzcek/Minnetrista Alan Nettles/Orono Dean Johnaon/Shorewood OTHERS PRESENT Jennifer Watts, Adnin Ric Hanson, Triax APPROVAL OF MINUTES Anderson asked for discussion of the minutes or a motion to approve. Motion 2.20.90.1: Olds noved to approve the minutes of the December meeting; Stahr seconded. The notion passed unanimously. III. REPORTS Treasurer's Report Treasurer Olds presented the 4th Quarter Budget Report for 1989 (Attach ment I). He noted balances in a certain line items and reported that all funds allocated for those items had not been spent for reasons specific to each item. Olds asked for any questions regarding the report. There were none. Motion 2.20.90.2: Olds noved approval of the January Just Claims (Attachment ID; seconded by Brancel. The notion passed unanimously. Motion 2.20.90.3: Olds moved approval of the February Just Claims (Attach ment III); seconded by Brancel. The motion passed unanimously. Administrator's Report Administrator Watts presented a brief access update to the Commissioners, noting there was renewed interest on the part of the area schools to utilize the access facility and equipment. Watts said she would keep the Commission current on any projects developed. She also noted the LMCD seminar programs that had been cablecasting on Channel 20 had attracted an interest from the general public and city councils. On other items of interest. Watts noted the following: 1) There was no news on the studio location issue, though Hanson and Watts had looked at two available sites that afternoon. LMCCC MiNlilu. Page Two - Febr* ;<ry 20, 1990 2) A notice had been aent to all Commisaionera regarding the tour to the Triax Headquarters facility in Waseca, scheduled for March 20. Deadline for sign up was Feb. 23, after which it would be deternined whether or not sufficient interest existed to justify the cost of chartering a bus. 3) Only four responses had been received as a result of the Bailing of the sample survey originally sent by NATOA and distributed to CoBaissioners froa the LMCCC office. Watts did not feel those were adequate to develop any fora of response on behalf of the Commission, and instead she would like to make Commissioners' names available to those organizations who are currently polling regulators in preparation for appearances at the FCC hearing in St. Louis in March and other issue-related presentations. She noted MACTA was submitting a request to appear before the FCC, as was Adrian Herbst. The two, who frequently work together on cable-related matters, would be collaborating on this effort. 4) Complaints wore few in January and February. There was one pending re lated to the line extension policy and the Long Lake/Orono area of Watertown Road. Watts had investigated the area and said she would work with Hanson in getting back to the homeowners as to if and when a build might occur. 5) Watts said the MACTA conference was very worthwhile; her report was rather lengthy and would be available in March. She added that she had been elected to the MACTA Board of Directors, with meetings scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. in Bloomington. As part of her outies, she had agreed to serve on the Membership and Newsletter Committees. 6) Only half of the member cities had notified Watts of 1990 Appointments to the Commission. Of the seven notices she'd received, she noted many directors had agreed to stay on the Commission and she thanked then for their continued interest and input. Departing directors included Dennis Hagerty, Peter Berzins, Saa Rettinger, Tim Adams and Steve Broderson. She thanked them for their years of service to the Commission. Finally, she welcomed new directors Tom Hark^e, David Sawyer, Alan Mettles and James Grabek. Triax Reuort Ric Hanson presented the monthly report; Humes Passed 11,770 Basic Subs 5 691 (Gain 54) Basic Percentage 48.3SX Total Pay Units 3,923 (Gam 66) Total A/O's 3,396 (Gain 50) Total Remotes 2,687 (Loss 4) Hanson noted this report included information on additional outlets (A/0*s) and remote control units. Ha noted that the Commission had requested quarterly financial reports and those would be made available at the end of each quarter. He said the month was a good one for Triax and he hoped with the new builds in 1990, and new subscribers, to increase the basic percentage by another 600 subs. He announced that Triax would be offering a limited pay-per-view service on the LMCCC system during the last quarter of 1990. He also announced that the Excelsior headend would be eliminated in 1990 and Triax would begin their first phase of fiber this year. He noted he would be making construction schedules available to the Administrator for 1990 scheduled builds. Watts asked if Hanson would be sending system redesign plans to the Commission prior to any technical changes being made to the system. Hanson said yes. Johnson asked about the motivation for removing the headend in Excelsior and what would be used to compensate for its removal. Hanson explained that eventually the Lake Minnetonka Area would be a single-head system resulting in a positive effect to subscribers. LMCCC MINUTES Pa^e Three - February 20, 1990 IV. , i REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTION TO REGIONAL CHANNEL 6 Anderaon asked Watts to provide details on this request for funding In the amount of ten cents per subscriber to the regional channel. Watts briefly reviewed for the Commissioners the letter she had received and some of the services and funding sources for the regional channel. Anderson asked for any input froe the Commissioners. Wright said h^ sas opposed to contributing to the Regional Cable channel 6 because of the poor signal quality on our system. Hanson said there were plana in the works to bring the signal in via an FH receiver, which he said would clean up much of the interference currently on the channel. He added ha had spoken to VCCO* who handles the transmission of the signal and they too were looking at alternatives to transmitting the signal. Wright reiterated hia position, and then Hughes-Seamans suggested a contribution of some sort but not the full amount requested. Chairman Anderson asked for a motion. Motion 2.20.90.4; Wright moved to withhold funding or contributing to Regional Cable Channel 6 until there was a reasonable reception of the signal; Stahr seconded. Anderson asked for discussion. Johnson asked if the signal was ade quately received in any area on the system. Olds commented that he had bean able to watch an entire program on the channel recently, adding that the responsibility to correct the signal remained with Triax, not Regional 6, and Hanson had said they were attempting to remedy the problem. Wright said he hoped to initiate some action by opposing the funding. Hanson stated he felt the responsibility for the problem was not just Triax's but also that of Regional 6 and their transmitter (Midwest Cable and Satellite). He said money had been appropriated in the 1990 budget for changing the method of receiving the signal. Johnson asked if the new method would result in a deficient or an adequate reception of the signal. Hanson answered adequate. More discussion followed regarding how the signal was transmitted and received to the system, and what the dollars requested would actually be used for. A..u«rson asked Watts to repeat the notion on the floor. She did. Johnson asked to amend the motion. Amendment to Motion 2.20.90.4; Johnson moved to authorize 0200 as a contribution to Regional 6 with a letter from the Administrator stating that the LMCCC did not care to cooperate with a full contribution until the signal from the operator or Regional 6 is satisfactory; Hughes-Seamars seconded. The amendment to the notion Passed bv naioritv vote. (10 to 3) Anderaon called for a vote on Motion 2.20.90.4. The motion passed by naioritv vote. (10 to 3) V. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL - LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE Peronnel Policy Anderson asked for comments from the floor on the policy before them or for a motion. Motion 2.20.90.5; Olds moved to accept the proposed personnel policy; Hillis seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Staffing Proposal Anderson asked for comments Iron the floor or a motion. Motion 2.20.90.6: Brancel moved to approve the proposed staffing proposal; Johnson seconded. The notion passed unanimously. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Anderaon called for any unfinished business There was none. LMCCC MINUTES Page Four - FeLruar/ 2C^ 1^90 VI» NEW 6USINESS 'ndeiscM callftd for any new businesa. There waa none. C SYSTEM EVALUATION called the public hearing to order at approxieately S:40 p.e. and expl^c.-'iuJ that the evaluatiun waj conducted in conjunction with the five-year ayatcb review requireeent. The evaluation would begin with an introduction and coeeenta by the Adeiniatrator. followed by coeeenta froe Coeeiaaionera* then coneenta froe Triax. after which tiae coaeenta froa the public would be heard. Watte aaid the evaluation had been called in order to hear froe the Coaeiaaion, operator and public regarding franchiaee perforaance aa peraltted in Article VI, Section 3, aubaection 2 of the Cable Televiaion Pranchiae Ordinance. Uatta aaid the evaluation had been initiated by requeating technical teat reaulta data froa the operator and the completion of an evaluation fora containing queationa related to coapliance. A copy of the reaponsea were aade available to all aeabera« aa was the techitical report froa Peter Berzina« who served aa technical advisor to the Commiaaion during the evaluation. The technical review found the ayatea in coapliance with the franchise ordinance. On the natter of line extensions. Watts said the operator waa currently building in areas leas dense than the franchise requireeent of 30 hones per cable aile, and that he had agreed to furnish the Coaaiaaion with construction schedules and updated plant saps. Regarding inforaatiun on the complaint procaas. Watts said Hanson had agread to include the naae and phone number of the Commiaaion on the literature presented to new subscribers and to all subscribers on an annual basis, in addition to allowing the Coaaiaaion to submit a brochure on the LMCCC for bill stuffing. On the aatter* of access facilities and equipeent, Hanson had agreed to contract with an audio/viaual provided to aaintain the equipeent on a quarterly or as'Heeded basis, to coaply with the franchise agreeeent. With respect to tepldceaent. Watts said she would be preparing a needs aaaesaaent, both long* and siiott-teim and for both portable and studio equipment, for discussion by the Commission, presenting their recommendations to the cable operator. On the Batter of tape stock. Watts said Hanson had agreed to issue a yearly check for tape stock, as opposed to supplying tapes to the studios, along with the annual funds for aiscellaneous video. Watts noted Hanson had agreed to work together on promotion of public access to the subscribers. Watts asked if Hanson was in agreement with these stateaents. Hanson answered yes. Anderson then opened the floor to the Commissioners for any comments or quest) >ns regarding the system. There were none. He then called on Triax Regional Manager Ric Hunson for comments. Hanson said he had none. Anderson opened the floor to the public. There weie no coeaents froe the public. Noting so, Anderson asked for a motion to close the public hearing. Motion 2-20.90.7; Johnson moved to close the public hearing; Stahr seconded. The mtition passed unanimously. IX.ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Coamission, Anderson asked for a aotlon to adjourn. Motion 2.20.90.8t Stahr moved to adjourn; Hughes-Seamans seconded. The aeetlng adjourned at 5:55 p.m. . LMCCC 4TH QUARTER BUDGET REPORT — UNAUDITED description balance credit debit DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS Checking Account 5CCU Share Draft Account SCCU Preferred Share Account Certificates of Deposit Money Market Fund OPENING FUNDS AS OF 10/1/B9 ♦103£5.12 ♦2415.S3 ♦6926.£5 ♦26000.00 ♦ 15000. 00 ♦60666.90 INCOME TO DATE 10/1/89 TO 12/31/89 Interest - Checking Account Interest - Share Account Interest-Money Market Fund Interest - Preferred Account Triax Equipment Repair Reimbursement MN Community TV Expense Reimbursemen PERA Refund LMCIT Refund Minnetonka Comm. Serv. Reimbursement TOTAL- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE ♦64. 33 ♦1602.48 ♦17.44 ♦301.36 ♦35.00 ♦52.72 ♦ U. 63 ♦952.00 ♦63.00 ♦3099.96 ♦63766.86 EXPENDITURES FROM 10/1/89 - 12/31/89 Administrator Access Employees Secretarial Services Payroll Taxes Mi leage Health Insurance Legal Services Insurance/Bonds Financial Review - LMCCC Conference/Schoo1s Office Supplies Dues/Subscript1ons/Memberships Telephone Postage Miscellaneous (incl. bank srv chrgs) New Office Space Miscellaneous Video Studio Equipment TOTAL EXPENSES ♦6750.00 ♦1299.00 ♦172.30 ♦1466.16 ♦ 129.00 ♦225. 00 ♦132.05 ♦293.00 ♦0. 00 ♦121.40 ♦90. 84 ♦55.00 ♦192.60 ♦155.05 ♦42.87 ♦0. 00 ♦25.06 ♦233.75 ♦11383.96 BEGINNING FUNDS- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -♦60666.90 4TH QUARTER INCOME- - - - - - - - - - - - - 4TH QUARTER EXPENSES- - - - - - - - - - - - FUNDS REMAINING- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -♦52382.90 ♦3099.96 ♦11363.96 DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS AS OF Checking Account SCCU-Share Account SCCU-Preferred Certificate of Deposit Money Market Fund TOTAL FUNDS- - - - - - - - - - - - 12/31/89 ♦15119.84 ♦4018,01 ♦7227.61 ♦26000. 00 ♦17.44 ♦52382.90 it description budget quarter todate balance percen 01 02 03 04 05 Ofi 07 08 09 to 11 12 13 14 15 18 17 18 ADMINISTRATOR OCCtSS EMPLOYEE SEC*Y SERVICES PAYROLL TAXES MILEAGE HEALTH INSURANC LEGAL FEES INSURANCE/BONDS LMCCC FIN. REV. CONF/SCHOOLS OFFICE SUPPLIES f'UES/SUBS/MEMBS TELEPHONE POSTAGE MISCEU.ANEQUS NEW OFFICE SPAC OFFICE EQUIPMEN TOTALS- - - - - - $27000.00 $ 15000.00 $1200.00 $5000. 00 $500.00 $1000.00 $2000.00 $3500.00 $2100.00 $4500. 00 $1500. 00 $1500. 00 $300.00 $&00.00 $200. 00 $5600. 00 $2500.00 $74600. 00 $6750.00 $1293.00 $172.30 $1466.16 $123.00 $225.00 $132.05 $293. 00 $0. 00 $121.40 $90.84 $55. 00 $192.68 $155. 05 $42.87 $0. 00 $0.00 $11124.35 $25561.09 $9619.26 $1035.80 $3996.07 $465.39 $750.00 $1162.13 $3412.00 $2146.25 $4134.67 $1482.05 $1345.00 $786.95 $557.95 $146.74 $0. 00 $1339.00 $57971.18 $1438.11 $5300.74 $164.20 $1003.13 $34.01 $250.00 $037.87 $88.00 -$46.25 $365. 33 $17.95 $155.00 $113.05 $42.05 $53.26 $5600.00 $1160.20 $16620.82 34.67 64. 13 86.32 79.94 93. 20 75. 00 58. 11 97.49 102. 20 91.06 98.60 89. 67 87.44 92.99 73.37 0. 00 53.59 77.71 it fund budget aval table quarter todate balance percen 01 TECHNICAL AUDIT $1500.00 $7000. 00 $0.00 $0. 00 $7000.00 0.00 02 LEGAL FUND $0. 00 $1500.00 $0. 00 $0.00 $1500.00 0.00 03 FINANCIAL/TRIAX $1000.00 $2700. 00 $0. 00 $1685.30 $1014.70 62.42 04 STUDIO EQUIPMNT $2246.00 $5581.00 $233.75 $1313. 19 $4267.81 23. 53 05 MI5C. VIDEO $0.00 $20«;»0. 00 $25.86 $1774.98 $225. 02 aa. 75 06 UNALLOCATED $0. 00 $21746.55 $0. 00 $0. 00 $21746. 55 0. 00 07 TOTALS- - - - - -$4746.00 $40527. 55 $259.61 $4773.47 $35754.08 11.78 08 TOTAL BUDGET $73346. 00 $0.00 0.00 09 $0. 00 0.00 10 SPECIAL FUNDS $35754. 00 $35754.08 0.00 11 REGUI AR BUDGET $16628.82 $16628.82 0.00 12 TOTALS- - - - -$52382. 90 $52382. 90 0. 00 3 LHCCC JUST CLAIMS 1/16/90 - 2/20/90 CHECK • 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 10203 10204 10205 10206 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 DATE 1/16 1/20 1/30 1/30 1/30 1/30 1/30 1/30 1/30 1/31 1/31 2/15 2/15 2/20 2/20 2/20 2/20 2/20 2/20 2/20 2/20 2/20 2/20 2/20 2/20 BANK EXCELSIOR Beginning Balence Clalas Interest Service Charge Deposits Franchise Fees leage Innov. SCCU ACCOUNTS Balance Share Acct. Balance Preferred Honey Market Certificate of Oep. PAYABLE AMOUNT/ MACTA 8 395 Coee. of Revenue 274 Excelsior Chaeber 40 Tonka Printing 155 U.S. Vest 57 U.S. Postoaster 50 PERA 104 Eeployee Ben. Ado. 672 Bank of Excelsior 769 Aaron P’ hart 189 Jennlft .tts 807 Aaron Bi.^chert 156 Jennifer Watts 799 Paychex 48 Lake Business Sup. 31 Crow River Mews 20 HN Sub. Publics. 36 MACTA 150 JHH Software 32 Weekly News 19 PERA 9 PERA 104 Jennifer Watts 105 Aaron Blechert 28 U.S. Posteaster SO TOTAL CLAIMS ACCOUNT .00 Conf. .06 St. Tax .00 Meeber. .59 Off. sup .72 Telephon .00 Postage .52 Benefits .00 Insuranc .18 Fed Tax .05 Payroll .57 Payroll .60 Payroll .15 Payroll .40 Seo*y Sv .63 Off. sup .70 Miso. .88 Miso. .00 Meeber. .97 Off. sup .00 Miso. .00 Life ins .52 Benefits .12 Mileage .80 Mileage .00 Postage 5107.46 13698.06 (5107.46) 66.28 (13.30) ENDING BALANCE (as of 2/20) ENDING BALANCE TOTAL FUNDS e 93529.37 4364.71 7227.61 17.49 26000.00 e 37609.81 8131139.18 LMCCC JUST CLAIMS 12/20/89 to 1/18/90 CHICK f DAT! 10199 10200 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 10201 10202 2042 12/29 12/29 12/29 12/29 12/29 12/29 12/29 12/29 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 HAMK EXCELSTOB Boginning Bolonoo Cloloo Intoroot Sorvloo Chorgo Dopooltoi LHCIT Rofund SCCU ACCOUNTS Bolonoo Shoro Aoot Bolonco Proforrod Honoy Horkot C. D. PAYABLE Aoron Bloohort Jonnlfor Hotto Bonk of Excololor U.S. Hoot Uogoro PERA Aoron Bloohort U.S. Pootoootor Poyohox Stoto o£ HM Rodlo Shook Loko Buolnooo Supp PERA PERA Jonnlfor Uotto Aoron Bloohort Jonnlfor Uotto Potty Cooh (oo of 1/16/90) ANOUHT/ ACCOUNT EMDINO BALANCE 153.14 762.86 696.76 51.61 45.00 97.99 12.00 50.00 24.40 15.90 31.75 67.67 104.52 9.00 100.68 229.38 807.57 73 .2L Poyroll Poyroll Fod. tON Tolophono Off. oupp PERA bonf Hlloogo Pootogo Soo*y Srv Hloo. Off. Eqpt Off. oupp PERA bonf PERA llfo Ino/Hlg Poyroll Poyroll Vorloua 6 4191.36 7227.61 17.44 26000.00 637436.41 -i ovtotQRONO DiSEBO^ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ORONO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 278 HELD ON FEBRUARY 26. 1990 mar 1 ^ ^990 The regular meeting of the School Board of Orono Independent School District No 278 was held on Monday, February 26, 1990. Present:Dave McKown Don Anderson Kitty Crosby James Franklin John Maresh Lucie Taylor Thomas Mich William Fenholt UPON MOTION by Kitty Crosby, seconded by Jim Franklin, the consent agenda was approved <as follows: - approved the minutes of the February 12, 1990 regular meeting; - approved the bills as covered by vouchers 065360 through 065447; - authorized administration to participate in the competitive grant program for a teacher mentorship program. Dr. Mich reported that a meeting of the Teacher Meet and Confer was held on Feb>^uary 15, 1990 which focused on change and communication at the high school; that the opening of bids was held on February 15 with about 125 bids received and that more information would provided later in the meeting; that the North Central Visitation was held on February 20 - 22 covering the areas of foreign language, sov.ial studies, math, health and physical education and that the report is positive with compliments for faculty and administration, as well as our student body; that the position of assistant to the principal at the middle school has been posted internally and that Warren Nelson will chair the commit tee for this search with a recommendation to be made to the superintendent; that Orono has two finalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition - Paige E. Scalf and Eleanor M. Wintson and he expressed congratulations to each of them; that he wanted the Board to note that variance information is now passed on to the Board in the information items; that he wanted to invite the Board to par ticipate in the wellness program activities taking place in the District; that he wanted to thank Sue Sjeklocha for her research in the competitive grant program for teacher mentorship resulting in application to participate as approved by the Board in the consent agenda. Dr. Mien stated that the AMSD 1990 Legislative Proposals that they received in their packets were prepared to provide an overview of the legislative proposals that are being recommended by AMSD and also to provide information relating to lobbying and the legislative process. Dr. Mich stated that the Board had, in their packets, received proposed changes in the program of studies at the high school plus a draft copy of the high school registration guide. He stated that the Board is being asked to grant approval on the changes in the program of studies but that approval is not necessary for the registration guide, which is used as a communication device for both students and parents. Dr. Mich informed the Board that the registra- 1 tion guide was given to them for their perusal/input as Or, Greenfield Is In the process of updating/revising the contents of this guide. Or. Greenfield provided Information/answered questions from the Board regarding the proposed changes in the program of studies. UPON MOTION by Don Anderson, seconded by Jim Franklin, the Board of Education approved the 1990-91 Orono High School program of studies with the following changes to the existing program of studies: Course changes at Orono High School - Approved by the Board of Education - Feb. 26. 1990 English: Add; Rationale; Add: Rationale; Juniors required to take a year of English instead of being able to skip English during the junior year and take 2 years of English during the senior year. Skills development is sequential and it is betUr educationally for a student to develop writing and composition skills during the junior year and for these skills to be further developed dunng the senior year. World Utarature (Y) State law requires curriculum be reflective and sensitive to different ethnic groups and cultures The study of the literature of different cultures would promote tl.is goal Change: Journalism Increase course from a semester tc a year course <1/2 credit per semester) allowing it to be Uken for up to four semesters, but for a total of one credit only Journalism may not be used to meet junior English requirements. Rationale The rationale is that to promote a strong Jouinalism program, students should be able to work on the newspaper as part of a c.ass. The newspaper would still be an after school activity, permitting any student to participate Journalism should not be listed in column A because of iU specialized nature. It is more like Speech or Acting, and therefore belongs in Column C. 0rop; Grammar and Composition Drama Appreciation Rationale: Courses have not been taken recently. Social Studies: Add: Four year requirement starting with freshman class of 1989 World History • course to be developed into a year course. No changes for 1990 - 91 • juniors and seniors. Music; Drop: Rationale Wind Ensemble f^parian Singers Courses have not been taken recently They were used when enrollment was higher in both programs. Srietieg: Change: 9th Grade Science title to General Science Rationale: Title change it more reflective of courae. Drop; Photo TVfhnologv Rationale: There is no expectation of having a teacher available to teach Photo Technology at this time. Home Rgonomiex; Drop: Rationale; Change; ACL Add: PrnhlATnit in Ffltnilv Economics General Home EconomiM R Courses not recently given. Fascinating Foods to Foods Creative Fashion to Fashion Grade levels to descriptions; Art Fundamentals 9 - 10 Drawing - 10, 11, 12 Calligraphy - 10. 11, 12 Painting and Sculpture I - 10, 11, 12 Arts&CraOs- 10. 11. 12 Painting and Sculpture II - 10, 11, 12 Business: Keyboarding • allow 9th grade students to Lake course Keyboarding/Word Processing - allow 9th grade students to Lake course Business Tech I & II • allow 10th grade students to take course Computer Science: Introduction to Computer - add grade level to de.scription 10, 11, 12 Computer Science 1 & II - add grade level to descriptions 10, 11, 12 Foreign Ijinguage: Offer Japanese for up to 10 students through interactive video Rationale; Interactive video might be a way to add a language that normally too few students would be interested in taking C1as ‘-es can be offered with fewer than 10 students. Dr. Greenfield provided the Board with an overview of the registration guide stating that updating had been made with faculty input, that clarity had been the goal in developing the gu’de as well as providing current college require ment information for the students. He informed the Board that updating/review of the registration guide will be an on-going process with the intent of pro viding the best possible information/guidelines for the students. In his report on the athletic program, Wayne Smitn provided information on par ticipation comparisons for 1988-89/1989-90, placement of teams in competition for the year, and staffing information. He stated that areas that will be studied/reviewed will be athletic fees, football helmet replacement, and respon sibilities of the athletic department with regard to the swimming pool. Dr. Mich stated that Ror Christenson, construction manager, and Bob Rego, architect, were present and provided the Board with info*mation/answers to quest iv^ns regarding the progress of the building project. Mr. Ron Christenson reported that 12S bids were received on ebruary lb for the project with a significant reduction from the previous bijs. Mr. Christenson reminded the Board that they had th. right to waive irregularities and rebid portions of the project, in the best interest of the school district, and that the Board may opt to do this in order to realize an even greater cost savings to the district. He assured the Board that rebidding would not affect the schedule that has been established with construction beginning the first part of May with a completion date of December 7. UPON MOTION by Jim Franklin, seconded by Don Anderson, the meeting was adjourned. ¥'i \nini)L/./;S KatheriVie Crosby, Clerk Approved;uvtru » Don A. An' arson, Vice Chairman MINUTES OF 7WE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ORONO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 278 HELD ON MARCH 1. 1990 A special meeting of the School Board of Orono Independent School District No, 278 was held on Thursday, March 1, 1990. Present: Dave McKown Don Andersen Kitty Crosby John Maresh Lucie Taylor Thomas Mich William Fenholt Absent: James Franklin Dr. Mich stated that the purpose for calling this meeting was that Ron Christenson, construction manager for the building project, has advised admi nistration that some of the bids received on February 15 for the construction project are not satisfactory and therefore he is recommending that certain bids be rejected and that the Board call for new bids in these areas. UPON MOTION by Don Anderson, seconded by Kitty Crosby, each Board member concurs in and the Board of Education approves the convening of a special school district meeting under special circumstances for the purposes of rejecting bids/calling for bids, and further, that each Board member waives statutory notice for such meeting. UPON MOTION BY Kitty Crosby, seconded by John Maresh, the Board of Education rejected bids received for labor and/or materials set forth in the following specifications: Specifications Descriptions 0220 0224 0550 0716 0811 0870 1550 1580 1595 Earthwork Subdrainage Miscellaneous metals Bituminious dampproofing Hoi low metal Finish hardware Fire protection Ventilation Temperature controls UPON MOTION by Lucie Taylor, seconded Don Anderson, the Board of Education directed the business manager to reajvertize for bids for labor and/or material set forth in the specific areas covered by the rejected bids. UPON MOTION by John Maresh, seconded by Don Anderson, the meeting was adjourned. Approved: Don A. Anderson, Vice Chairman J Akn R. NeitJet Oafltti B. lohnaon EafW T Andanon, Jtf Jmmi X4. SjuM Canto L. H«« INiui E. BofenMck. II MEYER, NJUS, ANDERSON, JOHNSON St NETTLES, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW WOO NORWEST CENTER 90 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET MINNEAPOUS, MINNESOTA 35402m21 GOLDEN valley OFFICE: Foodwood OffK* Puk 4979 Otion Monortol Hith«ay CalAen Vaikry, MlniMaoca 55422 612/54H555 Ft> 6I2/S41^3V 612/341.2181 FAX 612/3.;7.!>a94 March 23, 1990 BY FACSIMILE Mayor James Grabek and Council Members c/o Mark Bernhardson Orono City Hall Orono, MN Dear Fellow Council Members: I want you to know where T stand on the Little League/Bederwood Park issue in case there is a division of the house and tie vote next Monday and my feelings would make a difference whether you table a particular motion or vote on it that evening. First, I believe that the youth baseball program is a valuable teacher of teamwork, confidence, win'ing and losing graciously and basic athletic skills for boys and girls. I ha^e coached both. Second, I believe all the parks should be available for use by all Orono citizens, whether or not those Interests are picnicing, horseback riding, cross country skiing or baseball. Bederwood is no exception. Third, I believe that Bederwood should have improvements commensurate with what I understand to be a temporary site for the Little Leaguer i.e. post and hurricane fencing instead of dugouts, temporary bleachers, and a temporary conceasion stand. Fourth, I believe that one and a half hours before the game is eufficient time to do warmup practices and rake and stripe the field. Fifth, l don't think that parking will create a safety problem. For the last two years I have attended games on Willow Road and there have been numerous cars parked along the side. This has not created a safety hazard in my 'judgment, and Willow is by far busier than Stubba Bay Road. Accordingl/, T do not think we should permanently alter the area by investing in large car park areas. With the above conditions, T would approve this Bederwood site beginning approximately 2:30 to 3:00 in the afternoon assuming I L o • i. 3 > iC. ■4:00 gain« time. If game times are later, exclusive use will bo adjusted to bo later. I boliovo this is a reasonable solution to competing intsrests which both have merit. Our comprehensive plan ie not mandatory, and I sense this to be a changing condition brought on by Increased population and Increased demand of our baseball youth program on all our parks. Mo one and no neighborhood *Htfns‘* any city park In my judgment. Neither should any one group monopolize the use of any park beyond what is necessary either in time or percentage of area used for programs which we all believe benefit one or more groups of our citizens. i also believe tnis suggestion encourages development of a permanent site near to the high school field, but I think it would be hartfal to the baseball program if we're made to wait tor the School Board to approve a new site. I have asked our City Administrator to make this available to all of the counclImembers and to provide additional copies to anyone else who happins to in the audience and is Interested in thl-9 issue. ii B NEWSLETTER ORONO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 278 ff Nl^FNCt- I ONG lAKL MAPI L f'l AIN Mf DINA MINNe rONKA PtACH ;)R(3Nt:) ii\n CF-iYSTAl. RAY HOAD ON<i i AKt . MINNt SOFA ORONO SCHOOL BOARD David McKown. Chairman 479-1692 Don Anderson. Vice Chairman 479-1810 Locif Taylor. Treasurer 473-1189 Kiny Crosby. Clerk 478-6037 Jim Franklin. Director 479-2130 John Maresh. Director 475-3197 MARCH, 1990 ISSUE NO. 7 Siiperintcudoit's Notes Some time ago we described excellence as both a tradition and a goal for the Orono Schools. The tradition of excellence is ms\ enough to recount. It is owing to all who worked, taught, and studied over the several decades the Orono Schools have existed. It exists in the spirit and dedication to learning that emanates from our community and permeates the expectations of students, parents and teachers. Having excellence as a goal is a current matter. It is on going. It must be an every day eality. Of cour ? there are a myria< of things a school district does in ns striving for excellence. One very important aspect of the search for excellence is the continuous review of the program of studies. The Orono Schools have developed a curriculum review cycle which demands a thorough examination of each subject matter area. The curriculum review program operates in conjunction with the North Central Accreditation Association. The curriculum review includes: assessment, self exanriination, review by North Central appointed educators, and CYv. 'deration and implementation of recommendations. . year every subject area exf>eriences one or more facets of the review cycle. Very recently a group of educators visited all of our schools to review programs in mathematics, sooal studies, foreign language and physical education/health. The three day visit concluded with an exit statement and the preparation of documents which delineate strengths, weaknesses and suggestions for each area reviewed. Those reports will form the foundation for an improvement plan and implementation. In addition to the specific subject area recommendations, the visitors always make general comments about the school system as they see it. Invariably two items are mention^ and this recent group of visitors continued the tradition. ^ ' w Cont. on page 8 / ■ . Chaille Maguire Musician In Residence Students in kindergarten through grade three spent time with Charlie Maguire during the week of February 12-16. Charlie is a well-known Minneapolis singer and composer. He presc >tly is composing for and rehearsing with the Great Northern American History Theater production of "Mesabi Red" opening March 10. Students in grades 2 and 3 even had the privilege of composing songs with him! On Friday afternoon all the Schumann Elementary students gathered at an assembly to hear each other’s songs and sing with Charlie. This residency was provided for us through the very generous donations of the community to the Orono Education Fund. Marvel Bongart, Principal Remember to save Lunds cash register tapes and send them to school with your child. All Orono Schools are collecting them for a free Apple Computer. Guidance at a Glance Upcoming Test Dates: SAT: May 5,1990 Registration E)eadline 3/30/90 ACT: April 7,1990 Registration Deadline 3/9/90 Scholarships The Orono School District and local scholarship a pplications are currently available in the high school guidance office. The application period runs from March 1 to March 23,1990. Awards are available for both college bound and vocationally oriented students. Seniors who have attended Orono are eligible to apply for consideration. Award night is scheduled for May 15,1990 this year. All seniors are strongly encouraged to apply. It only takes one minute. National Honor Society Selection Process Begins Orono High School will soon be starting the process of selecting new members of the National Honor Society for 1989-1990. No application is necessary. Membership is the highest honor that Orono High School can bestow upon those students who have exhibited exemplary academic and personal qualities. The following guidelines are used by the Orono High School Faculty to select members of the National Honor Society. 1. Only juniors and seniors are eligible. Students who are early graduates or semester drops are not eligible. 2. One must have a cumulative grade point average of at least a B (3iX)). 3. AU students considered must consent to be rated by teachers and sign a release to that effect 4. One must have been in attendance full time for a minimum of two quarters as a residency requirement. 5. Four factors are used to determine which students from the list of eligible candidates will finally become members. They are scholarship, character, service and leadej ’ship. 6. The faculty rates students on character, service and leadership and this is combined with the student's cumulative grade point average which represents the fourth factor scholarship. To be further considered a candidate must be rated by at least five faculty members. 7. A numerical formula is used to combine the ratings and grade point average into a composite four digit score. 8. A cut point is used. All junior or senior candidates meeting or exceeding this cut point wiMf be inducted into the National Honor Society during ceremonies in the auditorium on May 15,1990. High School Counselors 473-5472 CALL WITH YOUR QUESTIONS Ms. Woyteke - all students with last names A-K Mz. Wasbotten - all students with last names L-Z Parent-Student Careers Night ”What Happens After High School? Straight Talk About Your Future" is the theme for a special evening for students in grades 9 thru 12, their parents and also Adults in Transition. This event will take place at Hopkins Senior High School, 2400 Lindbergh Drive, Minnetonka starting at 5 JO pan. on March 6. New Format: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. - Pizza & Pop for Purchase Entertainment/Registration/Career Booths 7:00 - 9:15 p.m. - Career Exploration Sessions Special Guests: Cindy Hilgers, News Anchor - WCCO TV Janet Karvonen, Sports Columnist/TV Commentator Program: Career Information: Special Interest Topics • How Parents Can Help l\^th Career Planning • After High School: \^^t Are My Choices? • How Do I Make A Career Choice? • Job Strategies: How Do I Find A Job? •What Do I Do With An Interest in Math. • What Do I Do With An Interest in Foreign ‘ Language? •What Do I Do With An Interest in Art? •What Do I Do With An Interest in P'-"hology? • Starting Your Own Business • Special Education Beyond High School • Future Careers: What's Hot, What's Not? • The Fast Lane to A Career • Athletics and Beyond Sponsored by: Intermediate District 287/HTC-Career Education Department and Hopkins, Minnetonka, Orono, St. Louis Park, Wayzata and Weslonka Counsdors Please call Ms. Woyteke at 473-5472 leiB Guidance Continued 1990-1991 Tuition Rcdprocity Minnesota has tuition reciprocity agreements with VN^sconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. This allows Minnesota students to attend public post secondary schools in the above states for the same cost as they would pay to attend similar sduwls in Minnesota. Tuition reciprocity applications have arrived and are available in the high school guidance office. These forms must be filled out in order to be eligible for the reduced tuition. See your counselor if you plan to attend a public l^^sconsin. North Dakota, or South Dakota school. St. Qoud Changes Enrollment Policy For the first time in the history of the Minnesota Public University System one of its members will Umit their enrollment. St Ooud State University recently announced they plan to limit their enrollment for fall quarter 1990. The freshman class will be limited to 2300 students and a priority registration deadline of May 1,1990 is in place. The school has already accepted 2100 students as of the end of January. St Qoud also intends to use new admission criteria including higher test scores, starting with fall quarter 1991. At this time they have not made public what these new standards will he. See or call your counselor with questions. How 1989 Scholarship Winners Are Using Their Awards Once again we would like to thank all of the individuals and organizations who sponsored sdiolarships or contributed monies to the Orono District Scholarship Fund. We thought you would like to know how your monies are being used by our students as they pursue ffieir post* secondary education. Following are schools currently being attended 1^ the recipients from the graduating cUm of 1989. Bethel College Boston University Carieton College Con^ College Coll^ of St. Scholastica College of St. Thomas Concordia College - Moorhead Cornell College DePaul University Gustavus Adolphus CoUe^ Hennepin Technical College Iowa State University Mankato State University Marquette University Miami of Ohio University Normandale CbmmuiUty College North Dakota Stete Univ. N. Hennepin Community College Northwestern University Oberlin College St. John's University St. Lawrence University StOlafCbUege Stephan Austin College Trinity College U. of Chicago U. of Minnesota-Duluth U. of Minnesota - I.T. U. of Minnesota - Morris U. of Minnesota-TWin Qties U. of V^nsconsin•Eau Claire U. of Wisconsin-Madison U. of Wbeonsin-River Falls Washington U. of St Louis March College RepreseniaKvea March 10,1990 University of Colorado, Boulder at Bloomington Marriott L-OOpm March 12,1990 Luther College 10:00 am March 19,1990 St Olaf College lOJO am Advanced Placement Tests Orono High School students are eligible to take the College Board's Advanced Placement Tests in a wide range of Mb)^ ar^. Currently they are available in 15 disciplines. Tests normally given at Orono are English, Gemum, and Spani». Students have also taken the Calculus and Physics tests in the post They are administered in May of each e^’t^ atteild ” ** **'^*^*^ ^ undergraduate credit and/or advanced standing at the college thqr Normally studmts who take these tests are currently enrolled in AP dosses at the high school however, they are open iQjBBXfiDfi who feeb they have the necessary background. ^ ***** ** ordered well in advance of the test date. Students enrolled in an AP class will be asked if they are interested. Other students should see Ms. Woyteke in the guidance office no later than March 23. Unspecified ScholarshipsMayo Medical Center Health Careers Sdiolarship Proctor ic Gamble Oral Health Oxy 10 Scholarship MN. APL^IO Scholarship MN. Teamsters Scholarship MSCA/TCF Scholarship Honeywell Minority/Handicapped Program for Engineering Max. Amt.Deadline Name May. AmL Deadline$500 3-15-90 Ayn Rand Institute $5,000 4-15-90 Educational (Communications $1,000 6-1-90 $1300 5-1-90 Scholarships Foundation $10,000 3-30-90 ESA Foundation Scholarship $1,000 3-10-90 $1,000 4-20-90 Mayday Oratory Contest $5,000 4-24-90 $1,000 4-30-90 SAE Engineering Scholarships Varies 3-15-90 $5000 3-15-90 MN. Beverage Association $5,000 4-1-90 varies 3-15-90 Professional Secretaries Intm.$1,000 4-6-90 Paul Douglas Teaching Scholarship $20,0003-20-90 College Related Scholarships Available in Orono High School Office Through April 1,1990 Name Ripon College Carroll College & Carroll College Nursing Merit Award-Buena Vista College Loyola U. of Chicago Augustana Scholarships Winona State University Croighton University Rensseloer Emily Roebling Scholarship for Women Bemidji State Music CoiKordia College Presidential Max. AmL Deadline $7^00 open $16,000 3-15-90 $4,000 varies $20,000 $6,000 varies $3,000 $3,000 open $13380 open varies open varies varies open open 4-16-90 varies Urns, Virginia Intermont College U. of M. Paper Science & Engineering Point Qark College Qark College Worchester Polytechnic Inst. (Med win Siring) U.W. Stout University Southwest State Cooperative Dunwoody CXitstanding Student Award Max. Amt Deadline $2,000 open $5,000 5-1-90 $26,000 open varies open $1,000 open $500 4-15-90 $750 3-31-90 $2,900 4-13-90 Fare Share Christ Lutheran Church will be the host site for the Fare Share Program. Fare Share is a Midwest self help food program. A network of churches, community centers and unions serving as Host Organizations are the local community registration and distribution sites. Its purpx>se is to help everyone have enough food. How Dftgs Fa^ Sharg Work? You sign up in advance, once a month, at the Host Organization. You pay $13.50 in cash, work two hours of community service monthly, and get a food package valued at approximately $35. There is a registration cut off. Be sure to register early Where Do I Work? Fare Share is self-help, not charity or government assistance. Your work is necessary. You can work at the Fare Share warehouse in St. Paul, or at Christ Lutheran Church on Distribution day. Other community services, could include helping at a library, school, church, etc. When and Where Do T Pick Up My Fare Share Fond? Food pick up time and place will be provided when you register. It is usually the 4th Saturday of each month at your Host Organization. It's up to you to understand clearly when to pick up your food and to be there on time. You may arrange for someone else to pick up your food 4 for you. Food is perishable, if you fail to pick it up, it is distributed to othc s. No refunds or credit can be given. Registration and information are available at Christ Lutheran Church in Maple Plain. Call 472-9297, leave your name and phone numl> r, and someone will return your call. Spring Training Spring training for the Orono Softball Association begins on h'a'ch 6 for 13 - 18 year olds. This age group will have an opp 'tunity to practice fielding, pitching and batting in the High School (3ym on Ibesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 - 8.-00 pm. These times are available thru April 26. The 7-12 year old girls will have use of the High School Gym on Saturdays from 10K)0 - 12:(X) noon beginning on March 10 and continuing thru April 28. Coaches and interested parents are invited and encouraged to come with their daughters to v^ork on pitching, fielding, throwing and batting skills. Wear comfortable clothes, bring your glove and your energy to get the 1990 season off to a roaring start. . i Skills for Adolescence Program The Skills for Adolescence Program is now fully- implemented in the Orono Middle School. The Lions Cubs of Maple Plain and Orono finance the materials and training of the faculty to teach the class. Students in the sixth grade have a total of six weeks in a classroom setting learning about growing up and changes in their lives. They also explore and learn ways to get along better and how to reject negative peer pressure. A unit of communication, decision-making and problem solving is included. Goal setting and a unit on drug education is also introduced. During seventh grade home economics, the students use the materials for learning about and exploring family issues. The intensive three-day training workshop has been attended by the physical education teachers; Connie Priesz, Lee Vickers, Mary Young and Curt Eischens. Carol Holzinger, the home economics teacher; Bruce Frahm, the technology education teacher; and Ted Lockwood, a guidance counselor have also received the training. An advanced workshop was attended by Ms. Priesz and Ms. Holzinger. The program consists of a student workbook which has a pbee for reflections in the back of it. A student book for reading and a parent handbook are provided. Parents wishing to read the handbook should contact the Orono Middle School Office. Recently, two students. Josh Wilcox and Jocelyn Hovanec, attended a meeting of the Maple Plain Lions Club along with Mr. Lockwood and Ms. Priesz to explain and show the program. They gave a big thank-you from the school to the Lions Club for their generous support through provision of these materials. An explanation of the a^vities and outcomes was shown and discussed. Schools and community organizations are important in providing education about self-esteem and drug education, but it was mentioned that ultimately, parents have the most important influence on their children in these areas. A program like this is a start for a fully-educated and prepared adolescent for today's society. Reye's Syndrome Reye's Syndrome is a very serious disease that you should know about. Some people develop Reye's flu or chicken pox. Reye's Syndrome usually affects people from infancy through young adulthood; however, no age group is immune. It can develop three to five days after the onset ot chicken pox, an upper respiratory infection, or other fever causing illnesses. Typically Reye's occurs when someone is recovering from a viral illness and beginning to feel better. A person's life can depend on early diagnosis. Watch for these symptoms usually occurring in this order RELENTLESS OR CONTINUOUS VOMITING LISTLESSNESS (loss of pep and energy with little interest in their environment) DROWSINESS (excessive sleepiness) cont. next column PERSONALITY CHANGE (such as iiritability, slurred speech, sensitivity to touch) 4. DISORIENTATION OR CONFUSION (unable to identify where abouts family members, or answer questions) COMBATIVHNESS (striking out at those trying tohe^p) DELIRIUM, CONVULSIONS, OR LOSS OF CONSaOUSNESS Reye's Syndrome should be suspected in anyone who vomits repeatedly. Phone your doctor immediately if these symptoms develop. Studies have shown that using aspirin or aspirin- containing medications to treat the ^onptoms of viral illnesses increases the chance of developing Reye's Syndrome. If you or a member of your fanuly has a flu like illness do not usg aspirin or aspirin-containing mgdications. In fact, you should consult your physician before you take any drugs to treat the flu or chicken pox, particularly aspirin or anti-nausea medicines. Anti-nausea medicines may mask the symptoms of Reye's Syndrome. Aspirin is a part of the salicylate family of medidnes. Another name for aspirin is acetylsalicylate; some drugs labels may use the words acetylsalicylate, acetylsalicylic add, salicyclic acid, or salicylate instead of the word aspirin. Until further research has answered these questions, the NRSF reconunends that products containing any of these substances should not be taken during episodes of viral infection. From the National Reye's Syndrome Foundation, Inc., 1989 School Board Election - May 15 Filing Dates: First day to file for office Last day to file for office Last day to apply for absentee l»lIot Annual School Board ELECTION DAY March 6 March 20 May 14 May 15 Polling Places: Orono Primary School Schumann Elementary Sch. 7 am - 8 pm 7 am - 8 pm Candidate Qualificatiotts: 1. 21 or more years of age at beginning of the term of office. 2. A dtizen of the United States. 3. A resident of the school district for 30 dajrs prior to the election. Affidavits of candidacy are available from the school district clerk, 685 Old Crystal Bay Rd., Long Lake, MN. The filing fee for this office is $2. r mm Activity Calendar DISTRICT tVlDE ACnVlTIES 3/2 NO SCHOOL, Kdgn. only, Kdgn. Conferences 3/8 NO SCHOOL FORK-8 3/12 School Board Meeting, M.S........................7:00 pm 3/17 ECFE Super Saturday at OPS....................10:00 am FT.FMFNTARY ACnVITTFS 3/2 NO SCHOOL, KDGN. ONLY, Kdgn. Conferences 3/6 Evening Conferences 3/7 NO SCHOOL FOR K-3, K-3 Conferences 3/8 NO SCHOOL FOR K-3, K-3 Conferences 3/9 NO SCHOOL FOR K-3, K-8 Conferences 3/12 SE March BD Party 3/13 OPS March BD Party 3/20 PTA Family Fun Night at Cheepskate.......6:00 pm 3/26 NO SCHOOL - SPRING VACATION INTERMFDIATF^'VnnnLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 3/6 IS/MS Conferences....................................4:30 pm 3/8 IS/MS Conferences....................................4:30 pm 3/9 NO SCHOOL K-8 Conferences 3/15 IS/MS Vocal Concert, MS Gym..................7:30 pm 3/20 MS PAC Mlg., FDR.....................................7:30 pm MS CAPS Award Day (1/2) day 3/26 NO SCHOOL-SPRING VACATION HIGH SCHOOL ACTIMTIES 3/1 Opening date for Track & (3olf State Wrestling (1-3) Boys Basketball, Dist 17A Girls Basketball, Dist. 17A 3./5 Opening date for Softball Career Night, Hopkins Senior HS............5:15 pm 3/6 Girls Basketball, Re^on 5A Band 17A at Waconia 3/8 State Hockey Slate Business Professionals Conference HS Variety Show, Aud................................7:30 pm 3/9 HS Variety Show, Aud................................7:30 pm 3/12 Opening date for Baseball 3/13 Boys Basketball, Region 5 3/14 Choir - District 17A 3/15 Girls Basketball, State 3/17 Band Solos 17A 3/22 Boys Basketball, State 3/26 NO SCT^CXDL-SPRING VACATION Op>ening date for Tennis Math Team Tournament ECFE SUPER SATURDAY "DINOSAUR DIG" AT ORONO PRIMARY Saturday, March 17 10:00 -11:30 p.m. Board Reivew Regular Meeting, December 11,1989 • Approved the following variance requests: An)anette Cornelius, grade 4 to Orono; Jennifer Mauer, Grade 7, and Beverly Mauer, grade 8, to Chaska; Damon Coyne, grade 10 to continue at Hopkins Accepted the resignation of Marvel Bongart, Schumann Elementary principal. Accepted the resignation of Patricia Headley, high school business education teacher. Approved the Sexual Harassment Policy as presented. Approved the contractual agreement with the Superintendent for the 1989-91 period. Approved the changes for social studies curriailum as recommended. Regular Meeting, January 8,1990 Approved the following variance requests: Jennifer LaFont. grade 10 to Orono; Heather Dymock, grade 12 to Delano; Joseph Lovisolo, grade 1 to Wayzata. Accepted the resignation of Carol Hobringer, high school/middle school home economics teacher. Accepted the resignation of Margaret Larsen, high school language arts teacher. Accepted the resignation of Frank Schulz, high school music teacher. Approved Nancy Johnson’s request for an extended child care leave. Approved Julie Klippert's request for an extended • child care leave. Accepted the 1990-91 school year calendar. Approved the 1990 summer school program. Approved the transfer of Mr. Ron Gilbert, Intermediate School Principal, to the position of principal of Schumann Elementary effective July 1, 1990. Orono Women’s Group A group of women from the Orono School District are in the process of organizing a group of people who are new to this area and/or are interested in an information social get together. They will gather to meet other women who have questions or concerns regarding the Orono area. The first meeting will be Friday, March 16th at Trinity Lutheran Church on County Rd. 6 and N. Brown Rd. The meeting will run from 1K)0 - 3:00 p.m. Please call Sharon Payne at 476- 0808 or Judy Rick at 473-2398 for more information. Plan to come, all are welcome. I t 1990-91 ORONO SCHOOL CALENDAR ^ AUGUST I MON TUE WED THUH FRI SEPTEMBER MON TLE WED'raUR FRI 12 3 I 6 7 8 9 10 I 13 14 15 16 17 I 20 21 22 23 24 ^I El IE Ell ^ ------------------------- e 10 11 17 18 24 25 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 ^ji;:xesssmsaxs6 tsm;7vam OCTOBER I MONTTJE WED TOUR FRI | 1 2 3 4 5 j 8 9 10 11 I 15 16 17 © © E3 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 NOVEMBER 5 MON TUE WED THUR FRI |I 1 2 I 1 6 6 7 8 9 1 I 12 13 14 15 I i 19 20 21 © © i i 26 27 28 29 30 i FEBRUARY i MON TUE WED THUR FRI 1 6 13 20 27 I ^II ®I 25 5 12 19 26 DECEMBER MON TUE WED TOUR FRI 3 4 6 6 7 I 10 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 I ©i JANUARY MON TUE WED TOUR FRI lY lo ly zo zi I © © © © © I 3) I I 14 15 16 I 21 22 23 I 28 29 30 A17 24 31 MARCH MON TUE WED THUR FRI 4 11 18 5 12 19 6 13 20 7 8 I 14 15 i 21 22 I © © ©^ I APRIL I I MON TUE WED TOUR FRI 1 1 2 3 4 5 J 10 17 24 31 I «I 15 22 I 29 9 16 23 30 11 12 I 18 m 25 26 4.J MAY JUNE I MON TUE WED THUR FRI ^ ' “ 31 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 © 28 29 30 2 9 10 ] 16 17 I 23 24 ; 1 MON TUE WED THUR FRI 1 ':i _ _ ^ 13 1^ ^ i 3 i 10 I 17 24 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 KEY TEACHER WORKSHOPS■INSERVICE/CURRICULM •SCHOOL NOT IS SESSION ♦OPENING AND CLOSING DAYL END OF SEMESTER NO CLASSES DATE ACTIVITY 1/25 Semester ends-Teacher Wkshp 8/27-8/31 All Teacher Workshop 2/18 Presidents' Binhday 9/3 Labor Day 3/6,7 & 8 *Conf. S.E. - LS. - M.S. 9/4 CLASSES BEGIN 3/25-29 Spring Break 10/18-19 MEA/MFT 4/19 Teacher Wkshp 10/22 Teacher Workshop 5/27 Memorial Day 11/19,20& 21*Conf. All Schools 6/6 Last Day of Classes 11/22-23 Thanksgiving Break 6/7 Teacher Workday 12/24-1/4 Winter Break • Detailed conference schedules available at in- | \n Classes Resume dividual school offices. | J i ^oeoeoooooooooeeooooooeoooeKO^ouWe would like to give a sincere Thank You to the nearly 300 parents, teachers, principals, cooks and custodians who volunteered their time and efforts to make this year’s Mid-Winter Fun Fest" carnival a tremendous success. We would also like to thank the many area businesses who made generous donations of pies, ice and helium for the carnival and the many ;; wonderful prizes for the raffle. Your continuea support of this major fund raiser for the Orono PTA is greatly appreciated. Nancy & Randel Baker Carolyn & Will Endsley Senior All Night Party The Parents of the 1990 Graduating Seniors have been busy planning the All Night Party for the students who will be graduating on June 7th. Committees have been meeting on a regular basis to make sure that this will be a wonderful evening of entertainment and fun. The party will follow the June 7 graduation ceremony and reception. The party will be our 5 niors last time together, and we want to make this a safe evening. Seniors will be transported to the site after the reception and will be returned to the Orono H.S. parking lot at 4:00 a.m., June 8. The cost of the evening is $50 per student for the entire evening. If there is a financial problem and the $50 is an obstacle to a senior attending, please let us know. We want every senior to feel welcome to attend. These names will be help in strictest confidence. Call Jane Zambreno at 474-8854 or Muffy Stiles at 473-5472. If you wish to donate a gift, or if you know someone who would enjoy providing a gift for that night, please contact Ann Hawkins at 479-2003. The Seniors need to have their permission slip and money in by March 31st. This may be sent to: Jane Zambreno, 120 West Point Circle, Tonka Bay, MN 55331. W^’s from tho I //(’<’/ Registration: Registration for next year's classes at the high school will start March 5 and run through the month of April. There will be an improved registration process incorporating more preparation sessions with counselors and a revised registration book. In April students and parents of 8th graders will be register^ by high school counselors. (All parents will receive a letter notifying them of the registration process.) Parent Council: Parent Council met last February 13. Items discussed were changes in state regulations affecting the high school, the new registration process, and an open forum was held. The next Parent Council meeting is March 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The topic will be: Shaping a Vision of Excellence: What a High School Should Be” 7:00 - 8.-00 p.m. "8.-00 - 8:15 p.m. - Coffee & Cookies 8:15 - 9KK1 pan. - Open Fonim ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ConL from page 1 They addressed the academic climate of the schools, i.e., the purposefulness of the school day and the expectation for learning. They also mentioned the friendliness and courteousness of our students. How sweet it is to hear praise for young people. We gladly accept that compliment. However, it really belongs to you - the parents and families of our students. Thank you for preparing your young people for school and learning. We are grateful. Dr. Thomas B. Mich Superintendent H NEWSLETTER AOMiNisnunoN orrict •U OLD enWTAL BAY PIOAO NONTM LONO UUC£. HINNtlOTA 5S3M ^4an.Yro^,l 0»9. U i YOStACl PAID lo.^ l>4.. M.. rfIMtt NO IJ City of Orono P . 0 . Bo 66 Crystal Bay MN 55323 RUDY PERPICH iiO\ ERNOK State of Mfvivesota Office of the Governor ST. PAUL 55155 Mar 21 March 19,1990 To: Local Government Officials and Citizens of Minnesota: In the next several weeks property owners will begin receiving their 1990 property tax bills. These tax bills not only will have a new look, but will also reflect the reforms adopted in the 1989 special session of the legislature. I am enclosing a summary of the session — 1939 Minnesota Property Tax Reform Highlights — which you may find particularly useful in responding to questions about the property tax law changes. You will find brief explanations of the law changes and descriptions of the underlying reasons for these changes. The booklet also includes a section entitled "Protecting Minnesota’s Environment," which describes the far-reaching recycling and waste reduction legislation that is incorporated in the new law. The property tax reforms adopted in the 1989 special session are an important first step towcirds increasing the fairness of the tax system, clarifying state-local fiscal relationships, and encouraging more citizen participation in spending and taxing decisions. I appreciate the thoughtful suggestions and the supp>ort I received while developing my proposals. With the enactment of these property tax reforms, we have made significant progress towards a more fair, efficient, stable and competitive property tax system. If you would like additional copies oi this booklet, please call the Department of Revenue at (612) 297-4405. Sincerely, i990 AN equal opportunity EMPLOYER ■-% ■■■ I ■ M i ■i- I a <' . ■»•'.; 1989 Minnesota Property Tax Reform VV Highlights 70$.-.:' • 'H: - (,'N :/-■ >. ^ ■-.oa ■ ^ i.A. Ctovemor Rudy Perpieh January 1990 »■ ^ - t >.> tj, ,',»{> »g |IW«« «~«ri ''i.:7:v-, j. - J i f ■•' I 1.:‘7n ‘''' ' ^-j-.I * -la ^ ■ ^■' ^ ‘ \m 4^ • »y -'k- >.'■■ .. V'r S:>y r«a » UJ '■Su m %i’. ■■.' : "^'v " '( r- :a' 4 I; r 1989 Minnesota Property Tax Reform Highlights (knmrtor Rudy f^rpirh January 1990 '> s V ; M liS’ ‘■5 ^ 5 W- a MtonetoUTM Reform Since 1964 Since the nikl-190OB, Governor Pterpich has made the reform of Minnesota's taxes a top priority. Reforms in tndivkiualand corporate income Uxes, sales taxes, estate taxes and property taxes all preceded the major reform of property taxes accomplished in the 1969 Special Session. 1963 Governor Perpich established the Minne* sota Tax Study Commission to study problems and suggest reforms. 1964 The 10 percent income tax surcharge is repealed. 1985 The IncoaM lax system is simplified and taxesarecutby 15 percent—more than $300 million per year. Miroiesota's top rate is reduced from 16 to 14 percent — or its equivalent, depending on whether the individual deducts federal income taxes. The minimum income required to file ls raised, freeing 100,000 low-income families from having to pay state income tax. Minnesota no longer ranks highest in income tax in the nation in any income category, for either married couples or single taxpayers. The estate tax is reduced, and Minnesota joins other states in having the lowest estate tax rate in the nation. 1987 Major individual and corporate income tax simplification is accomplished by incorporating many of the provisions of the federal tax reform act of 1986 into Minnesota law. Minnesota's income tax loc foriv^ duced to a single page. The shr - ^ reduced to seven lines, and eligibix*.^ the short form is extended to two-thiro. i all Minnesota taxpayers -- more than U million people. The complicated federal iiKcene tax deduc tion is dropped, the top state tax rate is cut from 14 to 9 percent. Minimum income required to file is again raised, and an addi tional 125X100low-income t imiliesare freed from having to pay Minnesota income tax. The corporale Income lax rate is reduced from 12 to 9.5 percent. The sales tax is broadened and made more equitable by eliminating several special exemptions. 1968 Minnesota's top income tax rale is reduced from 9 to 8 percent. The number of state tax rates is reduced from nine to two. Disparities in property tax rales between communities are reduced. The number of property classes is cut from 68 to 29. The method of applying the tax rate to the property is simplified, making it possible for property o%vners to see their tax as a percentage of market value. 1989 Thesalcsiaxoncapitalequipmentpurchases is eliminated to encourage Minnesota businesses to expand. Minnesota's income tax on insurance companies is updated to conform to federal law in order to simplify administration and improve compliance. ! 11^iTj fl ’ I V" S 1989 Property Tax Reform for Minnesota ___ What the new law does.. ...for homeowners: - ^ taxes on homes, especially “value hon,« Whe« «Ue. Is needed most, by cutting the tax rates. $100,000; ^Csehold ineomceligibiUty lim.t lrom$.->5,000 \o $60,000. X s:rXn:oi*rX™ ‘ through improved, advance puDitUKal government r“b5d;7X- -0 ^^X'.fh^r'taxes^beiU^ir local govern- ments approve proposed budgets. I :r t;| - ... Vi 'll ' t •’ » ...for renters and for owners of rental housing: Cuts property taxes on apartment buildings and on rental homes: • from 4.1 percent to 3.6 percent for apartment buildings, and • from 3.5 percent to 3 percent for single family homes, duplexes and tri-plexes. these property tax cuts will: • help slow down rent increases, • encourage construction of more renta I prop erty which, in turn, will help promote an adequate supply of affordable rental housing, and • help promote well-maiptained housing by requiring owners of rental property toct/mply with local health, safety and building mainte nance codes in order to receiye the reduced tax rate. Increases property tax refunds for 1^) applica tions filed in 1991, and requires development of a schedule to compensate for refund reductions resulting from cuts in taxes on rental housing ...for businesses: Increases ability to compete with businesses in other states by cutting the tax rate on business property: • reduces the current rate of 3.3 percent on the first $100,000 of value to 3 percent by 1993; • red uces the rate on va lue t>ver S1 IX),0(K> from 5.25 percent to 5.06 percent in 1990 and 4.9? in 1991; • sets the ultimate gi>al of reducing business property taxes to 4 percent Establishes a property tax refund of up to $4,(X)0 for businesses in communities with high taxes ...for local governments: Provides for state takeover of the cost of the county ci>urt system and the cost of income main tenance programs. Prepares for future state takeover iif the cost of more human serv'ices and education progr ms. I ncreases the state's share of spending for educa tion — allowing a corresponding reduction in local schiH>l district taxes. Increases local government independence from the state by providing for the use of ItKal property tax revenue to finance Uvally-determined, prop erty-related services. Increases local government spending latitude by removing limits on the amt>unt of property tax which can bt‘ levied. ...for all Minnesotans: Creates a more understandable property tax sys tem by simplifying complicated terms, and by rtxiucing the number of lax rates from 21 in 1989 to 10 in 1900 and 8 in 1943. Citizens will find it much easier to participate in the system. Makes local officials more responsible to local voters h»r their spending decisions by ending stale financing of ItKal, property-related serx ices. Vot ers will be better equipptxl to debate property tax rates as a result of knowing what set vices they a’’e being asked to pay for. Helps hold down increases in stale and local taxes by controlling current and future spending of state and Uxal governments Improves Minnesota's ability to attract and re tain jobs bv reducing busitu’ss tax burdens ' i Simplification of the financing of local government services The new law starts a move toward more simpli fication of the financing of local government serv ices. Understanding of the process w'ill be en hanced by realigning financing lesponsibilities according to the principle that the state should pay for services it mandates, and local governments should pay for spending for property-related serv ices. The responsibility for funding education, human service^ and other nonproperty-related programs will be gradually assumed by the state. As a first step, the state will assume financing of major elements oi the district court system in 1990. In 1991 the state will take over full responsibility for all income maintenance (welfare) costs. And the state will increase its share of the cost of educa tion spending from 61 percent to 64 percent. A legislative commission will be established to recommend which other programs should be fi nanced by the state and which should be financed by local government. In addition, the governor will recommend to the conimission what should be done with state aids presently being provided to local governments for undesignated purposes, as well as aids designated for elementary and secondary education. The commission will also recommend the sim plification of the financial reporting methods of local governments to permit fuller public under standing of local government spending. Controlling government spending Ux-al government spending will be better con trolled by measures which will increase citizen awareness of and participation in the budget setting prcKfss of ItKal government. Property tax bills wUl show a year-to-year com parison of the amount of tax the property owner will pay to each local government. Truth-in-taxation notices in advance of budget hearings will give property owners an opportu nity to express their opinions on spending deci sion.. which will affect the amount of property tax they pay. To help control spending at the state level, propos als introduced in the legislature for new or ex panded programs must be accompanied by infor mation about the financial impact of the proposed legislation on both state and local governments. *. ) 1 , 1 ■( Protecting Minnesotans Environment Although most of the public's attention du ring the special session focused on property tax reform, the special session bill included a set of comprehen sive provisions to protect the future of Minnesota ' s environment. The legislation, which is based on the recom mendations developed by Governor Perpich's Select Committee on Recycling and the Environ ment (SCORE), estaMishes a comprehensive recy cling and waste reduction program to help si^lve the state's growing waste disposal problem. The legislation challenges: • Counties in the Twin Cities metropolitan area to recycle at least 35 percent of theii solid waste by 1993. • Nonmetropolitan counties to recycle a minimum of 45 percent of their solid waste by 1993. • State agencies to recycle 40 percent t»f their soUd waste by 1993. State and local governments to make wider use of products made from recycled solid waste. • State agencies to develop brt»ader markets for recycled materials, to expand programs for informing the public on the proper dis posal of household hazardous and solid wastes, and establish programs for the dis posal of problem materials. To provide the funds for the waste disposal and recycling programs, the sales tax is extended to garbage collection services effective |anuary 1, 1990 Of total funds raised; 75 percent goes to counties for the devel opment of local pu>grams for waste reduc tion, recycling and hazardous waste man agement; and • the remaining 25 percent goes to state agen cies for programs to support county efforts through the development of markets for recycled materials, the handling and trans portation of waste materials, and through education programs. Ultimately, the success of waste reduction and recycling pitigrams depends on the active partici pation of everyone. Each Minnesotan needs to become informed abtiut sound waste manage ment practices, for recycling household waste and propx I ly disposing of ha/.ardous materials, and for working cooperatively with public officials in the community to ensure that waste reduction and recycling gt>als are met Minnesota's wealth of natural resources and clean environment contribute to the state s high quality of life. Through comprehensive state and local government recycling and waste reduction pr., grams, we can maintain Minnesota's clean envi ronment and preserve it for future generations. . 331490.1 ijiaf IUTOR*8 JUtTICU During March, w# at property own#ra in Orono hav» racalvad valuation notic«»s which list th# «»sti«at#d aarkat valu# for our property as of Janaury 2, 1990. Thas# notices are to infora us of the aarket values placed upon properties for tax purposes for 1991. The appraisal function for the City of Orono which was provided by Rolf Erickson and Dave Wilde is now being provided by Paul Saith of Paul Salth and Associates who provides assessing services under contract to the City of Orono. The Assessor has the responsibility of placing values on all properties and is aandated to physically review at least 1/4 of the properties in the coaaunity each year. The values were prepared by Rolf and Dave with Paul now handling the value review process. The purpose of the 1991 valuation notice is to let people know the value the Assessor's have placed on their property in advance of the City of Orono's local Board of Review. This year the Board of Review will be held on Tuesday, April 17th, starting at 7:(>0 P.M. in the Orono City Council Chambers. The Board of Review is held to allow property owners who feel that their valuation notice does not appropriately reflect the value of their property to appeal the amount to the local Board of Review. It is recommended that before you do conje t^ the Board lew, ^u^should contact Paul who will ^ happy ^ answer ^ questions you May have and allow a rev iew of ^our property in advance of the Board of Review meeting. Despite the low lake levels, property values generally both on and off lake continued to increase based on sales during 1989. Once the valuation has been set by the local Assessor and reviewed by the local Board of Review, and once any subsequent appeals made by the property taxpayer are considered, the market value of the property is then converted to the tax capacity. The tax capacity values in the community are then added together to form the community's tax base. The total tax dollars needed, not only by the City, but also the School District, County and other special districts, are divided by this tax base to determine the rate of each jurisdiction. While it is the responsibility of the City Council to review the valuations which do have an impact on each property owner's share of the total tax dollars, the City shar# of th# tai dollar r»pr«a#nts only about 13% of th# proparty taiaa you pay with approximately 50% going to th# School District, 30% to th# County and # balance to other special districts. Many of you over the last several months have expressed your interest and concern regarding the future of Highway 12. As you may have noted in last month's article, the City has been appointing personnel to the Policy Task Force and also a Technical Task Force and was accepting applications for those on a Citixens Task Force. The initial meeting of the two groups was held at 4:00 P.M. at the Orono High School Cafeteria on March 28th to kick off the corridor study with the Minnesota Department of Transporation and th# consultant hired by th#' to conduct the corridor study. We will keep you apprised as to the process, once it has been developed together with the opportunities for public cosusent and te** '»w. Although recently we have all found the skies can rain again, we are in a continued overall drought. While we should always be concerned about the us# of precious water resource, special attention at this time is most appropriate. As you are aware the City has had an odd/even sprinkling ban, regardless of source of water, during the last two years and this will continue again this summer until such a point as it is deemed appropriate that sufficient water is available. The present expectation is it may take another year to two years to recover from this drought even with abo''# normal rains. This odd/ever restriction begins April 15th and should allow you to keep a healthy stand of grass. Should you have special issues or concerns regarding this, please feel free to call City Hall on this matter. As some of you may have become awa^e, the State of Minnesota in its infinite wisdom has decided to preempt local jurisdications in their management of well drilling and its locations. The City staff has been reviewing this issue to see what, if anything, the City can do to assist property owners in this vital resource. Despite the fact the state took over the program, they are not geared up to handle it and there will be some glitches in the meantime. The city is asking that those who are intending to site wells on their property, to at least call the City staff and discuss location issues with then. While the City may not be able to directly control the location of the well, other set backs the City has for septic systems, houses, etc. may be ad¥»cs«ly #ff#ct#d should you plac# your well In an inappropriate position. Staff continues to review this natter to see what the City can do in order not to cause conplications for set backs or other things people nay want to locate on the property in the future. The well drilling that you see up on Highway 12 is drilling the City's first nunicipal well in the Highway 12 area. This well will have a capacity in the future of 1*000 gallons per ninute and will be serving Orono properties in that area. Initially this will be serviced by a pressure tank but it is expected within a year or so that the city will be erecting a water tower to function with that systen. Expanded sewer trunk capacity for that area will probably have construction connencing later this year. Inis will either route it *n a separate line to the Long Lake sewer plant or to the Orono sewer plant. The final water item for this article is that regarding Lake Minnetonka. While the lake remains low the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District is working to put together its program for lf90 milfoil. They currently have received money from the cities, the County and the State DNR. It will be solicitating contributions from you, as interested parties around the lake. We urge you to be generous In your contributions to help abate this problem. Officer James Cornick of the Orono Police Department has just completed his pilot program for the DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) with 250 fifth graders in the Orono Schools. This pilot program has been well received by the mtudents with graduation occuring on March 23, 1990. This is only the first of i long term committment by the City for education of its students in this vital area. It is hoped that an expanded program will be Implemented this fall to eventually work towards a full DARE program in the schools. Officer Cornick, who also is the coordinator for the officer Friend Program for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders, has ta!'en not wnly DARE education but the shorter Counteract Drug Education Progt .i tel oped by the City of Golden Valley. Officer Cornick is very w<»l* versed in the areas of drug use and abuse with working with grade school children. The citizens set '' by Orono District are very fortunate to have a dedicated ind. al like Officer Cornick. k Th^ advent of spring always brings around load liaita and aany of you ar« familiar with th#n, th»y ar» g«n»rally withdrawn tha forapart of May. If you have any questions, pleas# feel free to contact John Gerhardson. In the Public Works area the department has gone through a reorganization uaking a good department even more effective. John G€ ardson continues as the Public Works Director with Jack Brinkhaus being the second in command as a Public Works Supervisor II and Wayne Quast as a Public Works Supervisor I. The organization has merged the departments of Parks, Streets and Utilities so that the personnel are trained and able to perform in all three areas. This improves the capability for the department for demand times in eich of those areas. We congratulate John and his department on doing an excellent job in this area. In the Police Department we have a new part time officer Mr. Derek lalkki. In addition you will be noting a new vehicle being used by the Community Service Animal Control people, which is not the traditional blue colors. This is part due to the fact tha^ we have acquired a used vehicle for this purpose and a different color of this vehicle is appropriate to distinguish its functions from those of a marked aquad car. f- ntON MAYOR’S ARTICLE Rttc«ntly you mw an articia in tha paper regarding action by rha City of Long Lake to unilataraly annex property in the City of 1 ono. Long Lake's action in initiating this together with their reaction only he^opers the continued cooperation between the two cities. We cv nue to express our willingness to cooperate but at the saae tine will continue the separate preparations to proceed independently if necessary. Should their short sightedness result only in forestalling further cooperation but disruption f 'ing areas of cooperation such as police and fire» the Ci*. 'no will proceed to work independently if necessary. While iiay result in short term cost consquences to citisens of Oronc- .t could well result in substantial long term financial impacts to those people in Long Lake. While we as your elected officials have worked hard to try to build cooperative relationships^ the efforts of you and those of your counterparts in the City of Long Lake to dissuade their elected officials in their current course of action would be appreciated, as they as citisens of Long Lake will be the longterm losers if the communities do not continue rnd improve their level of 'cooperation. PARKS AND CPE?! SPACE FACILITIES PUBLIC PARKS PRIVATE PARKS PROPOSED ^ COMPLETE ^ • - WATER ACCESS POINTS NDRrn ^ proportionate TO SIZE HiT scale if 1© ,—iooor City of Orono, Minnesota p m i ] 1 ] I ] 1 1 I