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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES FOR APRIL 24, 2000
ROLL
The Orono City Council met on the above date with the following members present:
Mayor Gabriel Jabbour, Council Members Bob Sansevere, Charles Kelley, and Barbara Peterson.
Council Member Richard Flint arrived at 7:05 p.m. Representing Staff were City Attorney Tom
Barrett, City Engineer Glenn Cook, Senior Planning Coordinator Michael Gaffron, Zoning
Administrator Paul Weinberger, Assistant Zoning Administrator Wendy Bottenberg, Parks
Representative Irene Silber, and Recorder Jackie Young.
Mayor Jabbour called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
( #1) APPROVE /AMEND
Items 4. 8, 9, 10, 1 1, 12, and 13 were added to the Consent Agenda.
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*( 42) Regular Council Meeting of April 10, 2000
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the minutes of the Regular City
Council meeting of April 10, 2000, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
PRESENTATION BY JOHN BARTEN - LAKE MINNETONKA WATER QUALITY STUDY
John Barten, Water Quality Manager - Hennepin County Parks, addressed the City Council regarding
the Lake Minnetonka water quality study which has been ongoing for the past several years. Barten
stated Hennepin County Parks has been working with the LMCD on this issue to determine whether
the water quality of Lake Minnetonka is staying the same, getting better, or getting worse, and the
appropriate steps that should be taken to address this issue. Barten stated they are attempting to
consolidate their efforts with other government agencies in an attempt to eliminate duplication of
efforts.
Barten stated this committee has taken water samples over the past five years from Lake Minnetonka
• and the other local lakes in an effort to determine the phosphorus levels in the various lakes. Barten
noted a 9 rant was obtained from the EDA, which was used to install Remote Underwater Sampling
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Stations at various spots in the lakes, with measurements being taken four times a day to determine
the phosphorus level. Bartell stated the water quality of the local lakes has remained fairly normal
over the past few years, with clarity of the lakes being reduced over the years. Over the summer
months the clarity of the lake tends to be reduced somewhat.
Barter commented the water quality of some of the lakes, unless preventative steps are taken, has
the potential to decrease due to increased water flows from developments. Long -term water
management of the lakes is extremely critical in order to preserve and improve the water quality
in this area.
Mayor Jabbour commented that the levels of phosphorus go up and down and never is completely
eliminated.
Eric Evinson, Administrator of the MCWD, stated he is available for ally questions the City
Council may have regarding the efforts being taken to monitor the water quality of the local lakes.
Kelley inquired how the MCWD actually monitored the actual levels of phosphorus runoff.
Evinson stated it is very difficult to actually monitor along the lakeshore, but that the MCWD has
identified the major drainage points into the lake and those areas are monitored.
Sansevere inquired whether anv of the lakes were unsafe for swimming at this point.
Bartell commented that algae is not a desirable thing for a beach and usually will not pose any
health threat. Barter stated efforts should be taken in order to address the issue of recycling the
phosphorus in the lakes, which can be accomplished in a couple of different ways and costs in
the neighborhood of $400 to $500 an acre.
Mayor Jabbour stated the chemical treatment process is only permitted once on a lake and another
permanent solution needs to be found.
Bartell stated the chemical treatment process can be effective for up to 18 years and has proven
to be fairly effective at treating the algae. Barten stated Hennepin Parks plans to reduce the
amount of monitoring done on some of the lakes in the future due to the costs. Bartell stated in
his opinion monitoring of some lakes will continue to occur into the future.
Mavor Jabbour stated the citizens of the area need to become aware of the reasons why the City Council
requires limits on hardcover and stresses good water management.
Barter stated he has spoken with the LMCD on a couple of occasions and has suggested that
they do a shoreline inventory to see hoxv much natural shoreline exists and complete a comprehensive
plan assessment. Barten stated to his knowledge they will be completing some type of plant
assessment and shoreline assessment in the near fifuture. Barten strongly recommended the Citv
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consider adopting an ordinance regulating phosphorus, which would be a good step towards .
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improving the water quality in the local lakes.
David Lovelace, Resident, inquired whether the agency is able to tell where the phosphorus is
coming from and the amount from farming versus residential that is being produced.
Barten stated they can make a rough determination from the land uses in the area.
Sansevere inquired whether they have concerns regarding any of the bays
Evinson stated his understanding is that the algae can be toxic at times, noting they have had a
problem in the past with Halstad's Bay.
Barten stated the blue /green algae can produce toxic blooms at times, which happens very
infrequently, and in order to be fatal, a person has to ingest a fairly large amount of water.
Sansevere encouraged increased public awareness of the condition of the lakes in the area as
well as an awareness of the potential safety_ concerns that could occur with decreased water
quality.
Mavor Jabbour thanked Barten for his presentation and efforts at preserving the water quality in
the area.
PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS - IRENE SILBER, REPRESENTATIVE
Silber stated the Parks Commission has concerns regarding the proposed Snyder Drug development
in Navarre, and recommended steps be taken to preserve the oak trees in the area as N,vell as
consulting with the City's landscape architect to insure plant suitability.
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT - LILI MCMILLAN,
REPRESENTATIVE
McMillan expressed her thanks to Barten for providing good insight into the water quality of the
local lakes.
McMillan reported the LMCD is proceeding with their appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court
regarding the special deputies. noting the\- hope to have a decision on this case by late summer.
McMillan stated the channel buoy markers have been installed, with the other buoys to be
installed closer to the summer season.
McMillan reported the LMCD will be reviewing the number of liquor licenses currently available
• and the process of awarding those licenses.
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Mayor Jabbour indicated a desire to meet with the chair of the LMCD to discuss several issues
before their budgeting process begins.
Kelley commented in his view the fees associated with a liquor license should be reviewed to insure
that they cover the administrative costs as well as some of the deputy sheriff costs.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - JAY NYGARD, REPRESENTATIVE
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Lovelace, 220 Big Island, conunented in his opinion the residents who lose their vehicles
or snowmobiles through the ice should pay the full cost of recovery.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
( 93) 42549 DAVID LOVELACE, 220 BIG ISLAND, REQUEST FOR DOCK ACCESS 9
David Lovelace, Applicant, was present.
Gaffron stated the Applicant is requesting approval for a dock location on Big Island in order to
access his inland lot. City Staff has toured Big Island and has reviewed each of the potential access
points, which were platted back in the 1880s. The Planning Commission has reviewed this item, with a
number of the neighbors attending the public hearing and voicing their thoughts regarding tills issue.
Gaffron noted City Staff has not found any record of formal City Council action prohibiting
motorized vehicle traffic on the Island, and would recommend this topic be reviewed in the fiiture
due to the negative impacts of vehicles on the unimproved roadways.
Gaffron stated Access C is located about 200 feet from the NE conger of the Applicant's property,
and is 90 feet in width, with a platted right -of -way in a wetland area. The City has had surveyors
view this area to stake the lot lines and has determined that the roadway that has been utilized in
the past is in fact mostly located on the adjoining property. City Staff feels there is some area on either
side of the wetland to allow for pedestrian access and that there is sufficient room for two docks
to be installed at this access point.
Gaffron stated Access D is a platted right -of -way called Bay Place and is 50 feet wide with a
lagoon next to it. Gaffron stated a defined drivcwa-,- or walking path in this area does not exist
at this time, but there is sufficient room to allow a pedestrian to stay within the right -of -way. City
Staff feels there is adequate room to allow for two docks to be installed at this access point. •
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The Planning Commission has recommended that the Applicant be allowed a seasonal dock at
Access C. and if Scheftel and Lovelace are interested in sharing a dock at this access point, that
would be fine. Otherwise the Planning Commission felt it would be appropriate to have two
separate docks at this location.
Gaffron noted at the present time there are no other requests for dock access to Big Island, with
a number of other potential access points being located further south.
Sansevere inquired how many prospective lots could potentially need dock access, noting he has
a concern that there could be a number of future requests for dock access.
Gaffron stated there are eight or nine lots that could potentially request dock access. Gaffron
stated according to the LMCD, there is a potential for a joint dock license, which would need to be
resolved with the LMCD since this is a City right- of -wa-y.
Mayor Jabbour commented in his opinion the City should have a distinction between a buildable
lot versus a recreation lot.
Gaffron stated the RS District does have a five acre minimum standard, with a number of lots on
the Island having been listed as buildable or substandard but buildable and some unbuildable lots.
• A buildable lot could be created by combining two or three of the smaller lots.
Mayor Jabbour stated the City should also address the erosion problems occurring on Big Island
at some of the access points.
Gaffron stated City Staff is looking at Access H. which has a severe erosion problem, and is
considering erecting a barrier to limit traffic in that area. Gaffron stated in his opinion the Citv
should grant Lovelace a dock access at this time since his property is considered to be a buildable
lot.
Sansevere noted the Applicant will be assuming the cost of the dock.
Mavor Jabbour stated the Citv of Orono has a policy that public roads should not be used for
private use. Jabbour stated there should be a distinction between using the City's land on Big
Island as a transportation corridor and not as a recreational corridor and being allowed the use of
a dock. Jabbour stated he does not want to see all of the Citv's fire lanes become potential dock
access points. Jabbour stated the City has to address the issue of a person wishing to live
year -round on Big Island and access to their lot.
Sansevere moved, Kelley seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4456,
a Resolution Permitting a Private Dock on Platted Unimproved Right -of -Way Between
Lots 38 and 39 Morse Island Park, Big Island. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
• Lovelace commented at the Planning Commission meeting the possibility of getting a garbage
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barge out to Big Island was discussed, which met with good reception with the neighbors. Lovelace
requested assistance from City Staff on the proper process to follow in that regard.
Mayor Jabbour noted that the mainland enjoys City garbage collection, while Big Island does not.
Jabbour stated he would be willing as a private citizen to provide a site, a rolloff, and a garbage
barge on one side of the Island to help clean up Big Island. Jabbour noted that taxpayer dollars
cannot be used in this effort.
Lovelace commented he was not looking for taxpayer dollars to help clean up the Island but was
looking for access to a garbage barge. Lovelace indicated he would be willing to discuss this
further with the Mavor at another time.
*( 94) #2559 GILBERT GEHLE, 1392 BALDUR PARK ROAD - VARIANCES /CUP
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve Variances to Hardcover in the 75 -250'
Lakeshore Setback and Hardcover Within 75' of the South Lakeshore, and a Conditional
Use Permit to Permit Regrading and Restoration of the Site. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
( #5) 42563 MIKE AND RUTH FILBRANDT, 3960 BAVSIDE ROAD - SKETCH PLAN
REVIEW
Mike and Ruth Filbrandt, Applicants, were present.
Weinberger stated the Applicants are requesting a sketch plan review for a 26 acre parcel which
consists of three tax parcels. The Applicants are interested in subdividing the properties to create
two buildable lots. The total acreage is approximately nine acres of dry buildable land, with the
minimum lot size being five acres in the RR -IA District.
This item appeared before the Planning Commission where several issues were discussed
relating to how the Applicants could appropriately subdivide the property. The Planning Commission
considered subdividing this property by doing a lot line rearrangement; however, City Code may not
necessarily apply in this case because they are generally looked at as Class I Subdivisions and a
Class I Subdivision does not allow any type of flexible zoning and would require ten acres of dry_
buildable land in order to create two lots. Class I Subdivisions requiring flexible zoning have
traditionally only been used for lot line rearrangements between existing developed parcels. City
City Code prohibits selling off of the two smaller undeveloped lots without the principal larger lot
because it would create two non - conforming lots.
The Planning Commission had suggested that some consideration be given to rezoning the property from
the five acre minimum lot size to two acre minimum lot size. City Staff has brought this
matter before the City Council to give their thoughts on whether rezoning of this area would be •
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an option.
Kelley indicated he would not be in favor of rezoning this property.
It was the consensus of the City Council that they would not be in favor of rezoning this area to
two acres.
Mayor Jabbour stated the sketch plan needs to comply with the City's Comprehensive Plan and
that the City cannot rezone areas whenever someone wants to develop their property.
Filbrandt stated he bought the two lots in 1979, with the City having passed an ordinance in 1984
stating if the owner purchases a non - conforming lot, they are not able to sell it or get a variance.
Filbrandt stated it is his understanding there is approximately 9.5 acres of dry buildable.
Mayor Jabbour stated the City Council has indicated its position on the rezoning of the land and
has not taken a position on the other issues involved with the sketch plan. Jabbour noted the City
Council has taken the position in the past that any rezoning should be addressed in the Comprehensive
Plan and that the Comprehensive Plan should be adhered to as much as possible in an effort to
provide for orderly development.
. Kelley inquired whether the issue of rezoning was the only reason why this application was sent
to the City Council from the Planning Commission.
Weinberger indicated City Staff had wanted to get the input of the City Council on the issue of
rezoning this property prior to the Applicants filing a preliminary plat application, due to the Planning
Commission's discussions regarding rezoning of the property.
Kelley stated the City Council has riled on the rezoning and the matter should now go back before
the Planning Commission.
Mayor Jabbour concurred the matter should be sent back to the Planning Commission for
their review and comment.
( #6) #2567 WALFRED PROPERTIES, 2380 SHADVWOOD ROAD - COMMERCIAL
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Tom Reincn, Project Architect, was present.
Weinberger stated the Applicant has submitted revised plans showing the removal of the second
floor clinic and removal of the underground parking to allow for a one -story retail use on the
old Grace Baptist site in Navarre.
• The Planning Commission has reviewed the revised plans and is recommending the zoning code
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be amended as well as recommending approval of the site plan and approval of the code amendment
to allow drugstores as a conditional use in the B -5 zoning district subject to the following
conditions:
1. To limit the hours of operation to 8:00 a. m. to 10:00 p.m.
2. The project engineer must provide a report confinning the proposed stormwater management
pond meets all NURP standards. Part of the pond and grading is located off site. Applicant
shall obtain drainage and temporary work easements from the adjacent property owner
(Lafayette Ridge Homeowners) to permit the pond construction.
Utility easements shall be granted over the vacated portion of Navarre Lane, as existing sewer,
water, phone, gas, et cetera, are located within the road.
4. Drainage and utility easements shall be granted 10 feet along the property lines.
5. To relocate the trail to connect Olive Avenue to Shadywvood Road.
6. The City Engineer must review and approve site grading, ponding, stonmwater management
plan and relocation of utilities.
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Weinberger indicated Citv Staff has not had sufficient time to frilly review the revised plans.
Weinberger noted the developer has reduced the number of outdoor parking spots to 60, from the
77 originally proposed which will accommodate a 9,000 square foot single -story retail operation, with
the overall size of the building being just under 12,000 square feet.
Weinberger stated some issues for discussion by the City Council include the proposed landscape
plan. Retaining walls are proposed as part of the landscaping plan, with the first retaining wall
being located along the trail. The average height of the wall in this area is six to eight feet. A
retaining wall around the stormwater drainage pond is also proposed, with the height of that wall
being approximately 20 feet in height at the highest portion. The average height of the wall will
be 12 to 14 feet. Weinberger noted the landscape plan will need to be reviewed b_v the City's
landscape consultant.
Weinberger stated the oak trees referred to by the Parks Commission are located by the proposed
trail. The revised plan does call for the removal of the oak trees in that area. This area was
chosen for the trail due to the high water table of the stormwater pond and need for additional
retaining walls and fences to protect pedestrians from falling into the stormwater pond. Concerns
regarding safety were also raised with the other trail location.
Weinberger stated the overall height of the building has been reduced to 23 feet.
Reinen indicated Weinberger has covered the issues quite well relating to this application. •
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Peterson inquired exactly where trail goes.
Weinberger stated the trail would begin on Olive Avenue and would proceed up the hill and
connect the property to Shadywood Road. The trail would run along the proposed retaining wall.
Sansevere stated it is his impression that sometimes the City tends to force trails on properties
where they may not be necessary. Sansevere stated it is not possible to save the oak trees if the
trail is located in this area.
Mayor Jabbour stated the Parks Commission is requesting that the trail be located in another area.
Sansevere stated in his opinion the only safe place for the trail is the location where it is presently
proposed. Sansevere stated he would be willing to approve this plan without the addition of a trail.
Peterson indicated she was in agreement with Sansevere.
Kelley commented he would prefer to save the trees.
Flint inquired why the trail could not be located on the other side. Flint commented lie has toured
the property and there appears that there will be more than ample parking for this operation. Flint
. stated he would like to see more green space and have the area be more pedestrian friendly as far as
access.
Reinen indicated the }, are looking at approximately a 12,000 square foot building, with the need to
address the circulation of service vehicles and other vehicles counter - clockwise around the building.
Reinen stated they are attempting to keep the parking slope as minimal as possible. which is
accomplished by having the parking as proposed. Reinen stated due to the size of the building, they arc
legally required to provide 60 parking spaces.
Rcincn stated they are attempting to have the trail meet the 24 foot setback and the 30 foot setback
at Olive as well as trying to maximize the green space in the area. Reincn noted they have increased
the green space by approximately three percent.
Mayor Jabbour stated in his opinion there does not appear to be a consensus that the trail is needed
in the area proposed. Jabbour stated lie liked the parking being located away from the residential
neighborhood and providing green space in that area.
Kelley inquired whether the driveway in the rear could be reduced somewhat with the trail being
located in that area.
Reinen stated thev need to accommodate over -the -road vehicles, which necessitates the wider
driveway.
• Sansevere inquired whether a small trail could wind around the oak trees.
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Mavor Jabbour stated there could just be pedestrian access from the rear parking lot to the street
with no public trail.
Kelley stated he has concerns that the children will tend to cut across the parking lot even with
the trail.
Reinen indicated they will need to have the area surveyed to see where the trail can be located,
noting they would like to preserve the trees as well. Reinen stated the retaining wall will need to
be brought forward.
Kelley inquired about the six foot cedar fence in the back.
Reinen stated it is located five feet from the property line and will have a row of arborvitae trees
planted in front of it.
Kelley inquired about the lighting at the rear of the building.
Reinen stated they will be installing shielded lighting, with one light fixture being located at the
rear of the building to light the car path and a light fixture associated with the trash enclosure,
which is separated from the building itself. •
Kelley stated he would like to see the monument sign constructed out of the same materials as
the building.
Reinen stated they will use compatible material for the monument sign, noting the sign will not be
illuminated if the store is not open.
Mayor Jabbour thanked the developer for working with the City on this project.
Kelley moved, Flint seconded, to approve the Commercial Site Plan Granting Variances
to Hardcover and Conditional Use Permits and to allow the Issuance of a Building Permit to
Walfred Properties for the Property Located at 2380 Shadywood Road to permit the construction
of a Snyder Drugstore, subject to modification, review and approval of the pedestrian trail by City
Staff, review and approval by City Staff of the lighting and landscaping plan; and to Approve
Vacating an Unimproved Lane Within the Plats of "Wiley's Navarre Addition ", "Townsite of
Langdon Park" and "Lafayette Ridge" in the City of Orono, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Weinberger indicated the issues that still need to be resolved are identified in the resolution.
VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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• ( 0) 92568 WILLOW VIEW PROPERTIES, LLC- BANCOR GROUP, SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF WILLOW DRIVE NORTH AND SIXTH AVENUE NORTH - FINAL PLAT
OF «ILLOW VIEW - RESOLUTION NO. 4457
David Newman of The Bancor Group and Marty Campion, Project Engineer, were present
Weinberger stated the City Council approved the Preliminary Plat for Willow View back in
January, 2000. The Bancor Group has completed nearly all requirements of the preliminary plat
approval. The Applicant has indicated the outstanding issues involving a letter of credit and a
watershed permit will be resolved by the end of the week. The Applicant has also indicated he will be
paying the sewer and water connection fees as well as the park dedication fees required on this
development.
Weinberger stated the major change to the final plat involves the conservation areas to be platted
separately as outlots to maintain the areas and to protect them by easements. The City Engineer
has reviewed and approved the plans for this development. City Staff has determined that an
eight inch water line would be appropriate in place of the 12 inch line originally requested.
Weinberger stated the Developer has requested that the private road within Outlot A be known as
Willow View Drive. No negative comments have been received back from the Fire Department or
Police Department regarding this proposed name at this time.
• Staff has received notification from the MCWD that the permit is scheduled on the consent
agenda for 4/25/00. The Plat will not be released for filing prior to the MCWD approving the
permit.
City Staff is recommending approval of the final plat for Willow View subject to the conditions
outlined in the resolution.
Newman stated he has delivered to City Staff all the executed covenants, easements. the developer's
agreement, and consent of plat. Newman stated they are owner of the property. Newman stated
they will be obtaining the watershed permit within the next few days.
Mayor Jabbour requested the developer make a conscious effort to work with City Staff and the
School District to resolve sonic issues relating to easements in the area.
Newman indicated he is aware of that situation and has had his engineer contact the School District
regarding the trail.
Weinberger stated the trail as proposed to connect the neighborhood to the school would go through
Outlot B, with a small area of Outlot A. and then the connection to the school property. Weinberger
indicated the regional trail connections are identified in the plan.
Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4457,
a Resolution Approving the Plat of Willow View.
• Flint commented there appears to be an inconsistency in paragraphs 16 and 17 of the resolution
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compared to paragraph 7 of the resolution previously adopted on this development which requires
that the internal trails on the property be constructed prior to building permits being issued for homes
within the subdivision. Flint stated the distinction between internal and external trails is not made
in the resolution now before the City Council.
Weinberger stated the internal trails assumes all the trails within the subdivision, and since the
outlots are considered to be part of the subdivision, it is understood all trails will be constructed
prior to any building permits being issued on this development.
Newman stated it is his understanding it is part of the development agreement that they have with
the City.
VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Ben Sacs and Jim Dattalo were present.
Tom Barrett. City Attorney, requested that the City Council amend the Hovt resolution to reflect •
the new owners of the property. Barrett stated the City Council had previously passed a
conditional use permit and certain variances at the request of Mr. Hoyt. Barrett noted that
resolution has not been accepted by Hoyt and no building permits have been issued.
Barrett stated he has been provided with documentation which reflects that Mr. Ben Sacs on
behalf of the BRK Family Associates, L.L.C.. has purchased the property. City Staff is recommending
that the City Council move to amend the resolution by removing Mr. Hoyt's name and inserting the new
owner's name, who will be responsible for taking out the permits and completing
the necessary work.
Barrett stated the request is consistent with City ordinances and past practice.
Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to amend Resolution No. 4458 to reflect the new owner
of the property. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Mayor Jabbour gave a brief update on the Dakota Rail to Trail project. noting lie has been meeting
with the various parties over the past several months regarding this project. Jabbour stated the
City needs to define its objectives for this project and how the unresolved issues should be
addressed.
Jabbour indicated a priority of the City should be to ensure the Highway 12 upgrade project moves is
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forward, with the-Dakota Rail taking a lower priority at this time.
The Council agreed that Highway 12 needs to be the top priority.
Flint indicated the two projects were not necessarily in conflict, and suggested the City Council consider
scheduling a work session to discuss the Dakota Rail to Trail further.
ENGINEER REPORT
*( #8) REQUEST FOR PAYMENT 45 - ORONO ORCHARDS SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve Request for Payment 45, Orono
Orchards Sanitary Sewer Project to Widmer, Inc., in the amount of $3,135.00.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
*( 99) SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR GOLF COURSE
• Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the revised employee list, including
Adam Noble and Gary Peickert, hired to fill the open positions, at the proposed wage rates
and under the applicable provisions of the PERA Rules. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
*( 910) REVISE 200 FEE SCHEDULE - ORDINANCE NO. 197, 2ND SERIES
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 197
2ND SERIES, an Ordinance Amending the 2000 Fee Schedule for the Orono Orchards
Sanitary Sewer Project Connection Fee. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
*( 911) SANITARY SEWER AGREEMENT - CITY OF SPRING PARK, DICKSON
AVENUE EXTENSION
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the Sanitary Sewer Agreement
with the City of Spring Park for sewer service to 3800 Dickson Street Extension.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
*( 912) GOLF COURSE FURNACE REPLACEMENT
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the quotations listed in Gappa's
• April 24, 2000 Memorandum for Replacement of the Furnaces in the Golf Course
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Clubhouse and Shop. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve a budget adjustment for the Golf
Course Capital Outlay Budget for the Completion of this work in the amount of $2,500.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
*( 913) SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING WORK SESSIONS
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to direct City Staff to schedule work sessions
for 7:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 27, 2000, and Thursday, May 25, 2000.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
*( #14) LICENSES
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the following licenses.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
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SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT:
Minnetonka Bass Club
21st Annual Fishing Tournament
Lake Minnetonka (Depart from Accesses at Maxwell Bay and North Arm Bay)
June 3, 2000
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*( 915) BILLS
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss. the meeting was adjourned at 9-.44 p.m.
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