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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-2002 Council MinutesORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 J 0 ROLL The Council met on the above - mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Barbara Peterson, Council Members Jim White, Jay Nygard, Richard Flint, and Bob Sansevere. Representing staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, City Attorney Tom Barrett, Planning Director Michael Gaffron, Zoning Administrator Paul Weinberger, Zoning Administrator Wendy Bottenberg, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, Public Services Director Greg Gappa, and Recorder Alissa Winternheimer. Council Member Richard Flint arrived at 7:07, after the Consent Agenda had been voted on. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve /Amend Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 were added to the Consent Agenda. • Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve the consent agenda as amended. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PRESENTATIONS Item 2 appears after Item 3. 3. James McGreevy —No Phosphate Fertilizer Legislation Mr. McGreevy stated he is the attorney and lobbyist representing the Minnesota Water Quality Partnership, and was presenting an update on phosphorous fertilizer legislation. The Minnesota Water Quality Partnership is a coalition of about 50 watershed districts, municipalities, and environmental organizations that is approaching the legislature next year to seek a restriction on the sale and use of phosphorous lawn fertilizer. He stated the City had adopted a resolution supporting their proposal within the last few months. The mayor of Shorewood was heading the efforts to seek support for the proposal. The use of phosphorous fertilizer creates an environmental degradation in lakes —algae and other unpleasant side effects. The bill creates a statewide restriction, but does allow for certain exceptions, such as when installing a new lawn, or for golf course use, or when a soil test shows the lawn lacks phosphorous. He stated they have received support from the Minnesota Association of Counties, the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 3. James McGreevy No Phosphate Fertilizer Legislation— Continued • of Metropolitan Municipalities, the Minnesota Lakes Association, the Minnesota Environmental Partnership, among others. The bill is sponsored by Representative Margaret Callaher in the House and Senator Linda Higgons in the Senate. Mr. McGreevy stated he anticipates they will be successful next year. The main opponent is the Scott's Fertilizer Company. They are asking the cities to contribute to the cost of lobbying and public relations. The steering committee created a formula of $0.10 per city resident, which would be roughly $750 for the City of Orono. Sansevere asked Mr. McGreevy about working at a reduced rate. He stated that he is already on a reduced rate. Sansevere asked what the opposition was when everyone knows phosphorous will ruin our lakes. Mr. McGreevy stated that there are agricultural interests that worry this bill is the first step to regulate the use of phosphorous by farmers. Also, Scott's has hired an effective lobbying team to talk to legislators in an effort to stop the bill. Mayor Peterson asked Mr. McGreevy to make a formal written request for the financial support. Flint moved, and White seconded, to support the legislation against the use of • phosphorous in lawn fertilizer. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 2. MS Society— Accept Grant Check Sharon Deziel was present representing the MS Society with Jim and Sandy Anderst of the Narrows Saloon, where the money was raised through their charitable gambling. They presented Mayor Peterson and Drew McDermott with a check for $2,000.00 to be used to install a high -low drinking fountain at Navarre Park. McDermott stated that there is currently no drinking fountain and it is the most requested item at the park. Mayor Peterson thanked them for their generous contribution. Jill Kohlen and Bob Fisher of Interfaith Outreach were present to thank the City for supporting the Interfaith Outreach Housing Week. They presented Mayor Peterson with a framed photo from the kick -off evening of Housing Week. Bob Fisher stated that they raised about $515,000.00 this year. 4. Gabriel Jabbour— Update on Dakota Rail Corridor and Long Lake /Orono Fire Station Project Peter Johnson was also present. Mr. Jabbour stated that the counties have acquired the . 2 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 • 4. Gabriel Jabbour— Update on Dakota Rail Corridor and Long Lake/Orono Fire Station Project — Continued Dakota Line. He stated that private enterprise has paid attention to the value of the trail, which shows that the Dakota Line corridor is a benefit to adjacent properties. He passed out a glossy mailer advertising housing developments that will be adjacent to the trail. Mr. Johnson stated that there is currently no time line for completion of the trail development. Mr. Jabbour stated the uninterrupted corridor between Wayzata and Hutchinson was an important objective. Jabbour reported the fire station project is proceeding well and the process is moving very quickly. He indicated the joint committee is not able to pay as much attention to detail as he would like because of the short project timeline. This is a consequence of the project's late start. Jabbour indicated the issue of providing space in the fire station for the North Memorial ambulance was recently discussed. The firefighters are strongly opposed to sharing the new facility with North Memorial. Jabbour suggested a conscious decision needs to be • made whether we want the ambulance at the station or not. r1 LJ Mayor Peterson stated she is supportive of providing space for the ambulance at the fire station. She indicated the Waconia ambulance uses space at the Mound Fire Station. White stated it is the most logical place for the ambulance. Sansevere agreed. Moorse stated that the ambulance drivers used to use the Long Lake Fire Station and did not take care of it. Mr. Jabbour stated the ambulance area should be kept separate from the remainder of the fire station area so that there are no territorial issues. Flint suggested the City Administrator determine whether there are other options. Sansevere stated that if the fire chief has a strong objection, he should come present it to the Council. Mayor Peterson polled the Council and found that the Council agreed that the North Memorial Ambulance team should be accommodated in the fire station. APPROVAL OF MINUTES *5. Regular Council Meeting of December 10, 2001 Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 10, 2001. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 3 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS —DREW MCDERMOTT, • REPRESENTATIVE McDermott stated that they hope to have the drinking fountain installed in Navarre Park in the spring. They are hoping for state aid money to redo one block of sidewalk along County Road 19 because it is a safety issue. Moorse stated that the City has borrowed against its state aid and it is unclear how much state aid is currently available. McDermott stated that the coupon in the newsletter did not work. They would like to set up an endowment fund for the parks. They are also researching how other cities get park funds. They are considering determining set prices for donating a tree or park bench as a memorial to someone. The Commission recently had a presentation by the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District on how to plant the shoreline and diversify the vegetation. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS None. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. • ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *6. #2450 Glenn and Sandra Gronberg, 325 Willow Drive North — Extension of Preliminary Subdivision Approval— Resolution No. 4742 Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4742 granting an extension of preliminary plat approval for a plat proposed at 325 Willow Drive North, owned by Glenn and Sandra Gronberg. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT *7. Recognition of Tim Pattrin, Lake Minnetonka Communications Commissions — Resolution No. 4741 Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4741 of appreciation to Tim Pattrin for distinguished service as Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission member. • 4 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 0 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT — CONTINUED Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Mayor Peterson stated that she had delivered the plaque to Mr. Pattrin. She also stated that on May 18, 2002 there would be a North Tonka Crime Prevention community wide open house with the Police and Public Works participating. Sansevere stated the Council should let the Fire Department know that the City's Fire Department Committee representatives have the Council's full support. Flint thanked everyone for their support and condolences on the death of his mother. Nygard stated that Mr. Anderst is trying to set up an ice - fishing tournament to raise money for the parks. PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT *8. Extension of Hennepin County Electronic Property Database Agreement — Resolution No. 4746 • Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4746 authorizing the City of Orono to extend an agreement for the use of Hennepin County's Electronic Proprietary- Database. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *9. Accept Proposal for Golf Course Consultant Services Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to accept the proposal from McMurchie Golf Management Inc. for Golf Facility Consulting Services in the amount of $3,000, and to approve a budget adjustment for the year 2002 golf course operating budget to add $3,000 to line item 613 - 49830 -319 Other Professional Services for additional consulting services. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *10. Approve Navarre Park Drinking Fountain Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve the purchase of a Model 440SM, Blue Color Drinking Fountain with faucet and locking cover for Navarre Park from Most Dependable Fountains Inc. in the amount of $2,250 with Park Dedication Funds with the appropriate budget adjustment approved for the year 2002 Park Dedication Fund capital outlay budget. • Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 5 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 0 11. Planning Commission Appointment Moorse stated that the Council should make an appointment to fill the seat on the Planning Commission vacated by Dale Lindquist. Nygard asked if the Council planned to always move alternates into Planning Commission vacancies and seek new alternates. Moorse suggested that should not be the rule because they need to always seek new talent in the community. Nygard stated he favored giving alternates the first right of refusal. Sansevere stated that he favored keeping the pool open to the community in case someone with experience moves in, or in case the pool dwindles because some people might not be interested in applying if they know it's only for an alternate position. Flint stated that some alternates might not be suitable as Commission members. Nygard stated that Gary Welsh had missed the interviews because he was out of town with a sick mother. Sansevere stated they would have rescheduled his interview, had they known, to accommodate him. Sansevere moved, and Mayor Peterson seconded, to appoint Dave Rahn to the unexpired term on the Planning Commission, which expires on March 31, 2003, and to ask Cynthia Bremer to act as an alternate. is *12. Dakota Rail Corridor — Resolution No. 4743 Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4743 in support of preserving and using the Dakota Rail Right -of -Way as a continuous transportation corridor, and to express appreciation to the County Commissioners of Hennepin, Carver, and McLeod counties for their vision and persistence in the acquisition of the Dakota Rail Corridor. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 13. Annual Appointments— Resolution No. 4744 Sansevere stated he did not put the appointments resolution on the consent agenda so that they could first see what happened with the Planning Commission appointment. White moved, and Nygard seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4744 designating annual appointments for 2002. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • 0 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 • *14. Park Commission Reappointments Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve appointment of Andrew McDermott for a Park Commission term from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2004, and to approve appointment of Irene Silbur for a Park Commission term from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2004. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *15. Selection of Date for 2002 Local Board of Review Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to establish Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for the 2002 Local Board of Review meeting. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *16. Curbside Recycling Contract Extension for 2002 -2004 Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve the extension of the curbside recycling contract with E -Z Recycling for the period from January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2004 at a rate of $2.18 per household per month, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Curbside Contract Extension Agreement for 2002- 2004. • Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. • 17. Pay Requests —Long Lake /Orono Fire Station Project Sansevere stated he did not put Item 17 onto the Consent Agenda because he had a question about the way BKV Architects is being paid. He asked why the small items, like copying, were not included in the up -front figure. Moorse stated these are "reimbursable expenses," which are billed separately from the "professional services fee," and that the project manager is keeping track of these expenses. Sansevere indicated he believed these expenses should be covered by the professional services fee. Other Council members indicated that the reimbursable expenses are the norm in professional services contracts. White moved, and Flint seconded, to approve the pay requests for: 1. Construction Bulletin— Advertisement for Bids for Site excavation and Soils Correction - $146.70 2. Laker and Pioneer — Advertisement for Bids for Site Excavation and Soils Correction - $135.50 3. BKV Architects — Payment to reflect work completed $49,378.26 4. Kirk Program Management, Inc. (Project Manager) – For work completed - $15,484.45. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 7 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 *18. Assessment Project —Old Crystal Bay Road Sewer Service Repair Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to authorize staff to proceed with a project to repair the sewer service line for the property at 595 Old Crystal Bay Road North, based on price quotes received, and to authorize staff to prepare an assessment agreement providing for the assessment of the project costs to the property owner over a five year period at an interest rate of 6.5 %. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *19. Budget Adjustment for Employee Recognition Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve the expenditure of $1,520 to purchase watches as 20 Year Service Awards, and to approve a budget adjustment in the General Fund to reflect the expenditure. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *20. Step Adjustment for Ron Hendricks, Part -time Police Officer Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve part -time Step II ($14.75) pay increase for Officer Hendricks effective January 1, 2002. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *21. Purchase of SUV for Police Department Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve the purchase of a 2001 Ford Expedition at a cost of $30,725. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *22. Animal Control Contract Renewals Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve the animal control contracts for the cities of Shorewood, Excelsior and Tonka Bay for 2002, and to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the agreements. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *23. City Recorder Fee Adjustment Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve the following fee schedule for 2002 for the City Recorder, effective January 1, 2002: Length of Meeting 1 -2 hours 2 -3 hours 3 -4 hours 2002 Fee Schedule $135.00 $160.00 $190.00 CJ • 0 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 • *23. City Recorder Fee Adjustment — Continued 4 -5 hours $215.00 5 -6 hours $240.00 Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *24. Wetland Mitigation and Monitoring Costs for Joint Fire Station Project Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to authorize the wetland mitigation plan work at a cost of $5,736.00, and to authorize the wetland monitoring work at a cost of $15,161.00. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None. *25. LICENSES • One Day Gambling, Resolution No. 4745 1. Orono Hockey Boosters, Inc. Pancake Breakfast – Orono High School Cafeteria Sunday, January 27, 2002 Kennel License 1. Carol Brooks 980 West Ferndale Road 2. David and Heidi Hust 45 Smith Avenue 3. Colleen Jabbour 985 Tonkawa Road 4. Jane Kline and Steve Bell 4455 West Branch Road Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve the above listed licenses. • Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 2 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002 *26. BILLS Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m., then White moved, and Mayor Peterson seconded, to reconvene. 27. Proclamation Regarding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day proclamation. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: Linda S. Vee, City Clerk 10 Barbara Peterson, Mayor 0 9