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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-2016 Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Lili Tod McMillan, Council Members Lizz Levang, Aaron Printup, and Dennis Walsh. Absent: Council Member Jim Cornick Jr. Representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, Senior Planner Michael Gaffron, Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards, City Attorney Soren Mattick, Consulting City Engineer David Martini, and Recorder Jackie Young. Mayor McMillan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15 were added to the Consent Agenda. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2016 Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the minutes of the Orono City Council meeting of February 9, 2016, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Paul Kaster, 2600 Casco Point Road, stated he is here tonight to talk about the fire lane adjacent to his property. Kaster stated the fire lane goes towards the marsh and has not been a problem for many years until recently. Kaster indicated in the 1950s, the person who lived next to the fire lane was a block layer and he used to throw blocks into the wetland to help build the area up. After the area was about halfway built up, that neighbor moved out. Kaster stated when he moved in, there were cattails growing halfway out and during the spring you could watch the fish come into that area. Kaster stated there were many times when someone could not walk in there due to the water. Kaster stated when he built his house, he had a problem putting the driveway in due to the sandy soil. Kaster stated his contractor recommended that he haul in a bunch of fill but that he chose not to and instead built the driveway in the sand. Kaster stated because the driveway is built in sand, if the soil gets saturated and someone drives on it, his driveway would fall away into the swamp. Kaster stated over the years he has watched his driveway very carefully to make sure that did not happen, but in the past few years, the neighbor to the south has started filling in the swamp. Kaster stated as soon as the neighbor started filling it in, he became concerned because if the fire lane is built up to a certain point, the water will not drain and his driveway would be impacted. Kaster stated he then talked with Scott in the Orono Public Works Department and asked him if the wetlands could be filled in, and he said no and that people were not supposed to drive down there either. Kaster indicated Scott then cut a little trench into the ground so the water could drain and placed three big rocks there to prevent people from driving down the fire lane near the marsh. Kaster indicated the rocks were soon pushed off to the side and the area was still being filled. Page 1 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) Kaster stated after a certain point, the road was high enough where people could drive on it. Eventually they constructed a little bridge over part of the marsh so vehicles could drive there. Kaster stated at the time they came to put the road in, they asked if they could use his swamp as a big catch basin before they dumped the fill from the road to the lake. Kaster indicated he said that they could. Kaster stated they spent a lot of time figuring out how big to make the catch basin and how much water could be held in the swamp. Over the years the catch basin has worked really well and was able to perfectly handle an eight -inch rain that happened a few years back. Kaster stated since that happened, somebody has moved the catch basin three times and that he is not sure why they are moving it but that it is not working really well anymore. Kaster stated he became concerned about his driveway and Scott told him he would keep an eye on it. Over the years there have been three times where the trench got filled in and that he has attempted to shovel it out but that it is very difficult due to the Class 5 rock that is in there. Kaster stated one day about two years ago two guys came to his door and were upset about the fire lane. Kaster indicated he directed them to speak with the neighbor. Kaster stated two months ago he ran into a guy taking pictures of the fire lane and that he did not know who he was. The person said he was taking before and after pictures and that he was going to put them in the paper. Kaster stated he asked him not to do that and told him that he has been working with Scott on it and that they will get it fixed. Kaster stated the people in the neighborhood would like to see the dirt removed and the area given back to nature but that someone is now riprapping down there. Council Member Levang stated she appreciates him coming to the Council and providing an update on the situation. Kaster stated it is possible to see where the stuff has been dumped and that currently there are very few cattails growing and instead nice, thick grass is growing there. Council Member Walsh stated it is a beautiful piece of property and that he hopes the neighbor cooperates and the process moves along smoothly. Kaster commented a number of different wildlife used to come down there but now that is almost nonexistent. Kaster stated in his view they should also take the invisible fence out when they fix the area. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 3. SUPPORT FOR ORONO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION GRANT REQUESTS DAKOTA TRAIL EXTENSION WITH THREE RIVERS PARK — RESOLUTION NO. 6586 Public Works Director/City Engineer Edwards stated before the City Council is a resolution regarding two grant requests requested by the Orono Baseball Association. The first grant request is to the Minneapolis Twins Fields for Kids. The grant being applied for is a $6,000 matching grant. If the grant is received, the Orono Baseball Association would contribute $4,000 towards the grant and the City of Orono would contribute $2,000. The grant would be used to repair the fences at Bederwood Park and make repairs to the dugouts. Page 2 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 3. SUPPORT FOR ORONO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION GRANT REQUESTS DAKOTA TRAIL EXTENSION WITH THREE RIVERS PARK — RESOLUTION NO. 6586 (continued) Edwards stated the second grant being applied for is a Hennepin County grant and would be used to purchase field maintenance equipment. The grant requires nonprofit applicants to partner with a local government agency to act as the fiduciary agent. Edwards noted funding for the City's share of the matching grant would come from the Parks Fund. Jack Stryke, Orono Baseball Association, stated he appreciates the help from Adain Edwards and Rick Meyers to help move these grants forward. Stryke stated the Baseball Association is attempting to move forward on a couple of projects with the money and that they would like the Bederwood baseball field to be a more active field. Stryke stated the equipment would be used to help maintain the baseball fields throughout the City. McMillan stated it sounds like these are good grant opportunities and that she is hopeful the Orono Baseball Association will receive the funds. Edwards noted the concession stand at Bederwood has been removed this past week. Levang asked if the concrete pad will remain. Edwards indicated it would. Levang asked if there are any plans for the concrete pad. Stryke indicated they are thinking about moving some bleachers over to that area, with the other area being grass. Stryke noted they are having some heaving near the dugouts which they hope to correct with the grant money and that they would like to implement a more regimented spraying schedule in the infield for weeds to make it more playable. ,McMillan asked who would be doing the spraying. Edwards stated the infield is maintained by the Orono Baseball Association and the City maintains the rest of the park. Edwards noted the City has partnered with the Baseball Association on a few projects in the past and will be partnering with them on these projects as well. Walsh commented the City is attempting to do a number of upgrades at the local parks and that the Park Commission has been making good progress. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6586, a Resolution of Support for the Orono Baseball Association Twins Fields for Kids Grant Request. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Page 3 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. *4. SUPPORT FOR THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT GRANT REQUESTS — RESOLUTION NO. 6587 and 6593 Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NOS. 6587 and 6593, Resolutions of Support for the Dakota Rail Regional Trail Hennepin County Bikeway Grant Request. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *5. SEASONAL LOAD RESTRICTIONS — RESOLUTION NO. 6588 Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6588, a Resolution Establishing Seasonal Weight Restrictions on Orono Public City Streets. VOTE: Ayes 4, days 0. *6. NORTHERN tiTILITIES BUILDOUT ENGINEERING Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve an engineering proposal from Bolton & Menk in an amount not to exceed $149,500 to commence upon the receipt of an escrow from Lake West, LLC, in the amount of $47,369 for the design and engineering of the sewer and water main extensions along CSAH1121Wayzata Boulevard. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *7. WATERTOWN ROAD PHASE 2 Levang moved, Printup seconded, to authorize the solicitation of bids for Phase 2 of the Watertown Road street project. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 8. RE -ROOFING OF SALT SHED ROOF (2700 KELLEY PARKWAY) AND NAVARRE WATER TREATMENT PLANT GARAGE ROOF (2345 BLAINE AVENUE) Edwards stated there are two City structures that need re -roofing. Both buildings are experiencing shingle failures due to curling shingles. The salt shed is a three -sided building located by Public Works where the salt and sand is stored for winter maintenance. The treatment plant garage is located next to the water treatment plant in Navarre. That facility is used to store equipment that is used in Navarre as well as the portable backup generators for the lift station, Edwards stated the current shingles on both buildings are past their life expectancy and need replacement. Both are organic shingles which proved not to be a good idea since they do not hold up and tend to curl. Edwards displayed a couple of the curling shingles to the Council. Edwards stated quotes have been received from a number of roofers. The low quote was from GC Builders for a total of $10,562. The City had originally scheduled in the CIP $10,000 for those roofs. In the CIP, the Navarre garage is a combination of roofing and painting but quotes have not been received for the painting. Walsh noted one more bid was received today and that there were a total of four bids. Edwards stated when he reached out to Council Member Walsh, it was his understanding that he wanted to check the condition of the roofs and confirm whether they needed to be replaced. Page 4 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 8. RE -ROOFING OF SALT SHED ROOF (2700 KELLEY PARKWAY) AND NAVARRE WATER TREATMENT PLAINT GARAGE ROOF (2345 BLAINE AVENUE) (continued) That contractor did confirm that both roofs need to be replaced and provided a quote for $3,900 for the water plant garage and $6,600 for the salt shed. Walsh asked if that is the low bid then. Edwards noted the City went through a quotation process and received three quotations and then received that bid later in the process. Edwards stated he will leave it up to the Council to decide whether they want to accept the quotation received today. McMillan asked if this bidder was aware of the other three bids. Edwards stated he does not know. McMillan noted the bids were published on the City's website and that the quotes would have been available to be viewed by anyone who went to the website. McMillan stated this bid was not really part of the City's process. Walsh asked if the Council is going to take the higher bid. McMillan stated in her view the process is just as important as the amount of the quote and that it is more than a matter of saving $62. Walsh stated he went out on his time to get this contractor out there to look at the buildings and that it was his expectation he could submit a quote. McMillan asked Council Member Walsh if he was asked to provide a contractor when he was called. City Administrator Loftus indicated she did request the Public Works Director to reach out to Council Member Walsh based on his comments last November about not being certain that the roofs needed to be replaced. Loftus stated she suggested to the Public Works Director that Council Member Walsh be invited to see the site, which was the reason he reached out to Council Member Walsh. Walsh stated it was limited notice and that he jumped to get someone out there in order to help out in the process. Walsh stated he told Mr. Edwards that he was coming out with the roofing guy. Walsh stated he did not need to be there since he would not be able to tell whether the roof needed to be replaced. Walsh stated the process obviously was portrayed different to him in terms of what was going on. Walsh stated it was the same thing with the tree stuff and that he provided a name of a contractor that the City could get in contact with. Walsh stated it was his understanding this item was going to be on tonight's agenda and that he rushed out to get someone over there to take a look at it. Page 5 o113 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 8. RE -ROOFING OF SALT SHED ROOF (2700 KELLEY PARKWAY) AND NAVARRE WATER TREATMENT PLANT GARAGE ROOF (2345 BLAINE AVENUE) (continued) Loftus stated she apologizes for the confusion and that the intent was to give Council Member Walsh the opportunity to make sure that he was comfortable with the fact that the roofs needed replacement. Loftus stated it was not Staff's intent for him to go out and get a contractor to submit a bid. Walsh stated he has been saying it from day one that he would like to be notified of upcoming projects because he has people that would like to be involved in the process. Walsh stated he would like the City to obtain as many bids as possible. Walsh stated it is all about getting the best bid and the best product. Walsh stated he was confused on what the process was and that he was fooled on this project. McMillan stated there apparently was a misunderstanding. Loftus stated she understands Council Member Walsh wants the best price and would like to provide input, which is what Staff thought they were doing when they reached out to him. Walsh commented that him personally looking at the roof is not going to impact the price and that it means nothing if he goes and looks at the roof. Walsh stated his comments have been very specific about getting as many bids as possible and that he has a number of contacts that would be willing to submit a bid as part of the process. Loftus stated it was Staff's understanding from the meeting in November that Council Member Walsh had a question about whether the roofs needed to be replaced. Walsh stated he always questions that. Walsh stated he is aware of PM programs and that he has vendors that do that for free. Walsh stated when someone calls him up and says, we have bids, do you want to come out and look at it, he gets the impression that he is helping out with the process and that the City wanted him to bring a contractor in. Walsh stated people do not come out for fun to look at roofs and that their time is valuable as well. McMillan stated at the time the CIP was done, there was a discussion about roofs. McMillan stated if Council Member Walsh has some contact information that he would like to pass on to Mr. Edwards, he can do that, but that there might be some ethical or legal implications if a Council Member is actively involved in the bid process. McMillan stated sending someone over to look at the roof and saying, yes, it needs to be replaced is different than asking them to submit a bid. McMillan stated they all have to be careful to have a professional detachment and let Staff do their job. McMillan stated Staff can take down the names and contact numbers if Council Member Walsh would like to provide them. Walsh stated the Council has been talking about this for a year and that he is getting called after the bids are in. Walsh stated he does not consider that to be a proactive process. Walsh stated he has not gone out and helped someone with a bid. Walsh stated he merely sent someone over, which is pretty detached. McMillan stated she understands the idea was to give Council Member Walsh an opportunity to look at the roofs personally to see if there was an issue with the replacement. McMillan stated whether Council Member Walsh wants to take it a step further and have someone bid on it is another thing. Page 6 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 8. RE -ROOFING OF SALT SHED ROOF (2700 KELLEY PARKWAY) AND NAVARRE WATER TREATMENT PLANT GARAGE ROOF (2345 BLAINE AVENUE) (continued) Walsh stated that is revisionary history. McMillan stated she remembers Council Member Walsh talking about the salt shed and having some issues with it. McMillan reiterated that Staff will take whatever names and contact information that Council Member Walsh would like to provide and will contact them when a projects come up. Walsh stated he does not want to receive a call after the bids are received and that he would like Staff to be more proactive. Walsh stated he wanted to confirm that the roofs needed to be replaced, and if the roofs did not need to be replaced, they have wasted a bunch of people's time. Edwards stated Staff made the assessment quite some time ago that the roofs needed to be replaced, and in the CIP that was discussed in November, the major projects that are projected for the next five or ten years are listed, including the reroofing projects. Edwards stated he had forgotten that Council Member Walsh wanted to be involved in the process until he was reminded by City Administrator Loftus and that it was his understanding he wanted to personally see the roofs, which is why he sent him the e-mail. Edwards stated if there are other projects listed in the CIP that Council Member Walsh has contractors for, he would be interested in receiving those and would add them to the list. Edwards stated from a staffing perspective, it would be very difficult to solicit input from each Council Member whenever they go out for bids because it sometimes occurs several times a week. Edwards concurred that the more opportunities the City has to solicit different quotes, the better price point and quality they can obtain for the City. Walsh stated at this point that is just chitter-chatter and that he has been talking about this for the past year. Walsh stated he has not been contacted one time when the City was going out for bids except for this time, which was after the fact. Walsh stated he thought he was helping by getting somebody over there and that he actually got a lower bid for the City. Walsh stated he is a little miffed because this has constantly been going on and that he feels like he is talking to his children who do not listen to what he is saying. McMillan requested Council Member Walsh keep his comments respectful. Walsh stated he is entitled to his opinion and that he is saying it as nice as he can right now. Walsh stated he has been let down on many occasions and that he went out of his way to get someone to spend time on this project and coordinate people's schedules only to learn that it was a mistake. Walsh stated he has a lot of experience with construction and that he would ask going forward that if there is a construction project, he would like to know ahead of time before they go out to bid on it. Edwards noted all of the City's construction projects are outlined in the CIP and in the annual Public Works plan which was brought before the Council two or three times. Edwards stated he does not know what else he can do. Walsh stated he is not aware of when they were going out for bids specifically. Page 7 of 13 0I► y $ M.I ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 8. RE -ROOFING OF SALT SHED ROOF (2700 KELLEY PARKWAY) AND NAVARRE WATER TREATMENT PLANT GARAGE ROOF (2345 BLAINE AVENUE) (continued) Loftus asked if Council Member Walsh is requesting to be called on every bid process and every time the City goes out for a quote. Walsh stated it could be done through e-mail. Walsh stated he is not sure how many times he has to ask for it. Edwards stated he provided the entire schedule for the projects to the Council, which was approved. Walsh stated he did not see anything about the City going out for bids on the roof before it happened. Loftus asked if it is acceptable to the rest of the Council if Staff contacts one single Council Member about a project before it goes out for bids. Levang stated in her view the way it has been outlined and given to the Council to comment on it is good enough. Levang stated she does not feel the Council needs to get into the specifics of the bidding process and that what Staff is doing has worked fine in the past. Levang stated she does not see that there needs to be any change in it. McMillan stated the Public Works plan is fine the way it is presented and that if Council Member Walsh has specific contractors' names he would like to provide, that would be fine. McMillan stated trying to micro -manage each single project as a Council Member is not a healthy way to do it. Walsh stated he is not micro -managing anything. Walsh stated it is a very basic request, and if Staff does not want to do it or the Mayor does not want to do it, that is your druthers. Walsh noted he has been asking for it for a year. Walsh reiterated that he spent a whole bunch of time trying to help out on this project. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to accept the quotation in the amount of $10,562.00 from GC Builders for reroofing of the salt shed roof and the Navarre Water Treatment Plant garage roof. Council Member Printup stated he thought at one time the Council talked about the bidding process, legal issues and Council involvement and then being provided with a weekly update. Printup stated he is okay with this project and that he would like to have future communication occur, which should help to resolve the issue. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Walsh Opposed. *9. APPROVE REHABILITATION OF LIFT STATION 24 (3982 DAHL ROAD) AND GRINDER STATION 6 (1446 SHORELINE DRIVE) Levang moved, Printup seconded, to accept the quote in the amount of $68,230.00 from Quality Flow Systems, Inc., for the update of Lift Station 24 and Gravity Station 6. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Page 8 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (continued) Edwards reported the Public Works Department has been finishing up with some snow and ice removal over the past couple of weeks. In addition, the annual MNDOT inspections and repairs have been done on the City -owned vehicles. Edwards stated pothole repairs have also begun in the City, with repairs being made on Fox, Hunter Drive, and Tamarack Road. Some right-of-way tree trimming has also been performed throughout the City. Edwards reported the electrical and facilities engineers have been collecting data on the City's water and sewer alarm systems. The CIPP lining project began today on Baldur Park Road. The Bederwood concession shack has been removed and some maintenance has been performed at the golf course. Edwards noted there was a meeting earlier today with Rick Meyers, Tim Amundson, himself, and some representatives from Hennepin County regarding a grant for an intern forester. A proposal will likely be brought before the City Council at their next meeting. Edwards stated a tree inventory will be done in order to get a handle on trees that may be impacted by the emerald ash borer. Levang asked if there is any new information on the emerald ash borer. Edwards stated the information he has is that it is continuing to move westward. McMillan stated her understanding is that the emerald ash borer will hit a critical mass stage rather than just scattered pockets, which will happen quickly, and that the City will need to keep an eye on it. McMillan stated any dead trees will need to be removed if they present a safety hazard. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT *10. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT —BIG ISLAND NATURE PARK— ORDINANCE NO. 163 Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE NO.163, THIRD SERIES, an Ordinance Amending the Orono Municipal Code by Amending Section 22-116 Regarding Authority for Law Enforcement at Big Island Nature Park. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT, CHRISTOPHER McGRANN, REPRESENTATIVE 11. TCO DESIGN, 2380 SHADYWOOD ROAD — REZONING AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — RESOLUTION NO. 6589 Community Development Director Barnhart noted the City Council at its last meeting directed Staff to prepare a denial resolution, which is now before the Council. Mayor McMillan asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to comment on this application. Bill Wolfson, Coldwell Banker Burnet, stated he would like to address the City Council tonight about the rejection of this application. Page 9 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 11. TCO DESIGN, 2380 SHADYWOOD ROAD — REZONING AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — RESOLUTION NO. 6589 (continued) Wolfson stated he is hopeful to have a little more of a discourse about the history of the property, the use, and Navarre in general. Wolfson stated with the favorable meeting at the Planning Commission, they were not expecting such a different outcome at the Council level, and that he would like to understand whether they have any alternatives. Wolfson stated one option would be a conditional use permit that perhaps did not require a rezoning. Wolfson stated he would like to discuss the reality of this property. Wolfson stated this property does not support the types of business the City would like in this area. The area has always had some neighborhood commercial, but overall the density and demographics in the area do not support retail on this site. Wolfson indicated he has approached a number of businesses about this property over the years and there has not been any interest in the property. Historically the property was not retail with the exception of the Snyder's building, and the current building is cost prohibitive for most businesses given its size, shape, property taxes and operating expenses. Wolfson stated the economics simply do not enable small businesses to survive at this location. Wolfson stated in his opinion the other businesses in the area should make an investment to improve their buildings, which in turn will help generate more interest in this site. Wolfson noted there are also the two small free-standing buildings across the street from the subject property that are underutilized. In addition, the Freshwater Institute has been forced to consider a deep discount in its selling price in an effort to generate some interest. Wolfson commented he was hoping they were going to be able to get this property off the market. Wolfson stated while the proposed use was not perfect, it would have brought employment, investment, and some positive momentum to this corridor, and that he hopes this opens the dialogue for moving forward. Walsh stated this was a tough situation since the property was guided for a different density and use. Walsh noted the City Administrator knows more about what the different possibilities are than he does but that there are not many businesses that could utilize a building of this size. Wolfson stated it is somewhat of an encumbered property given the parking situation. Wolfson stated to raze the building and rebuild would also be difficult and that there is not much incentive for the neighboring property owner to work with any future owner of the property. Wolfson stated aesthetically it is a very nice property. McMillan concurred that the parking situation is unique and that some buildings can be repurposed easier than others. McMillan stated the subject building is difficult to repurpose just like the Freshwater Institute building is. Wolfson noted they have lost a few clients due to the parking situation but that it would be well suited for the proposed use. Wolfson stated it would be nice to see something positive happen on the site. Wolfson noted the proposed use for the site is not currently offered in this area but it is a use that the community would find beneficial. Wolfson stated people from outside the area would also likely use it. Page 10 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 11. TCO DESIGN, 2380 SHADYWOOD ROAD - REZONING AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - RESOLUTION NO. 6589 (continued) McMillan thanked Mr. Wolfson for his input on this property. _McMillan stated in her view Item No. 7 in the resolution is worded awkwardly and that she does not remember the proximity to the Dakota Rail trail being discussed as an issue. Levang stated it is not an issue of hers. Barnhart suggested revising the language to read as follows: The rezoning of the property to B4 could allow for uses not appropriate for the property given its location adjacent to residentially zoned property and proximity to public amenities, such as the Dakota Rail trail. Printup stated he likes the sound of it. Printup questioned whether the park should also be listed if the Dakota Trail is in there. Barnhart stated it could read Dakota Rail and the city park. McMillan stated the suggested language sounds better. Printup moved, Levang seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6589, a Resolution Denying a Rezoning to B-4 Office/Professional for the Property at 2380 Shadywood Road and a Conditional Use Permit for a Nursing Home, with Item No. 7 being amended as follows: The rezoning of the Property could allow uses not appropriate for the Property given its location adjacent to residentially zoned property and proximity to public amenities such as the Dakota Rail Trail and Navarre park. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *12. #16-3800 WHITNEY AND BETTY MacMILLAN AND CONLEY AND CAROL BROOKS, 1560 AND 1640 FOX STREET, EASEMENT VACATION AND REDEDICATION - RESOLUTION NO. 6590 Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6590, a Resolution Vacating a Drainage and Utility Easement within Lot 2, Block 2, MacMillan Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Walsh reported he has attended a number of meetings over the past few months with the Orono Ice Arena Board and that a new manager has been hired. Upcoming projects include redoing the rink, advertising, and implementing some best management practices to get everything on an above -board basis. Walsh commented he recently attended the Chicago Blackhawk/Minnesota Wild hockey game, and during halftime the top 10 scorers from the Minnesota Gophers women's hockey team were introduced. Walsh stated those types of events help to highlight the great sports that are available here in Minnesota. Walsh noted the Council has received a lot of e-mails from Staff regarding the roads and that now is a good time to drive the roads given the lack of snow to verify what is out there. Page 11 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT (continued) Walsh noted the City Council will be talking about the roads in April and that they can compare notes and hopefully move forward on some projects in 2016. Levang reported she attended a Navarre Community Initiative meeting today and that they are working towards having another event in September. Levang indicated she will keep the Council updated. Printup stated in relation to the old Snyder building application, in his view the Council should record the Planning Commission meetings since it would allow people to see how things unfold during the application process. Printup noted on that application the Planning Commission went one route and the City Council went another and that being able to rehash it is an important component that is possible to do by videotaping the meetings. Printup stated he would like to have another discussion on videotaping the Planning Commission meetings in the near future. McMillan reported she attended the Long Lake City Council meeting last week where Chief Fanniok received a life safety award. McMillan stated Chief Farniok was one of four people who helped revive relatively young man in his 40s who suffered a heart attack. McMillan noted this past Saturday the Orono Rotary had their lee Madness event at Nelson's Beach. McMillan stated they performed about a 45 minute water rescue attempt with the Sheriff's Patrol and demonstrated the different options they have to rescue someone from the ice and water. McMillan stated WeCAN in Mound had coffee for the local mayors and that about six mayors showed up. The mayors were given a tour of the facility and were provided an update on what WeCAN does in the community. McMillan noted at the last Council meeting a resident commented about the teardown that was occurring next to his property. McMillan indicated she requested Jeremy Barnhart and Soren Mattick to sit down and talk with the neighbor about the project. McMillan noted it was an expansion of a legal nonconformity. McMillan stated they also talked about ways that the City could possibly clarify what the issues are and how difficult these variances are in some cases. McMillan stated the City needs to make sure everyone understands what can be done legally. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *13. ESTABLISH NEW POLLING PLACE LOCATION FOR PRECINCT 2 — RESOLUTION NO. 6591 Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6591, a Resolution for Establishing a Changed Precinct Polling Place Location for Precinct 2 in the City of Orono, Minnesota. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *14. TEEN HOMELESSNESS — RESOLUTION NO. 6592 Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6592, a Resolution Declaring Teen Homelessness Month. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Page 12 of 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. *15. PAPERLESS MEETINGS AND EQUIPMENT REIMBURSEMENT — ORDINANCE NO. 164 Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 164, an Ordinance Amending the Orono Municipal Code Sections 2 — 38, Salaries of Mayor and Council Members Regarding Reimbursement for Wad or Computer Related Equipment. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *16. CLAIMS/BELLS Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve payment of the An Funds Account. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Mattick stated he had nothing to report. 1:1 la 11111;�►1►' I �►Y i Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 8:10 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ATTEST: t Ize-1 e . Diane Tiegs, City Clerk Ja - Id K",- Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor Page 13 of 13