HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-2003 Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 28, 2003
• 7:00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL
The Council met on the above mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Barbara
Peterson; Council Members Jim Murphy, Jim White, Jay Nygard, and Bob Sansevere; City Attorney
Thomas Barrett; Representing staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, Planning Director Mike
Gaffron, City Planner Wendy Bottenberg, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, Public Service Director Greg
Gappa, and Recorder Kristi Anderson.
Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
RECOGNITION
1. Jan Berg — Planning Commission — Resolution No. 4946
Mayor Peterson invited Former Planning Commissioner Jan Berg to step up and accept a resolution in
appreciation of her 10 years of dedicated service to the City of Orono as a member of the Planning
Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve /Amend
• Murphy added items # 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21 to the Consent Agenda
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 5,
Nays 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*3. Regular Council Meeting of April 14, 2003
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
April 14, 2003 as presented. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — Pat Wolfe
Wolfe indicated that he had nothing new to report, however, would be available for comment.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - Chair Sandra Smith
Chair Smith stated that she would be available for questions.
White stated that he had attended the 6 hour Planning Commission meeting last week and commented on
what a thorough job the Commissioners do for the community.
LMCD REPORT — Lili McMillan
• McMillan reported that the recently completed 2002 Audit found the budget in good shape, with a
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LMCD REPORT, Continued
positive $15,000 balance for Working Capital Appeal Fund. She explained that the LMCD is in
negotiations with the MCWD over the watershed taking over the milfoil harvesting program in an effort
to remove additional phosphorous from the lake. Since Orono budgets $13,700 for removal of exotics,
she indicated that this would mean a cost savings for the community if MCWD takes over the program.
Sansevere asked if the MCWD would have the budget to add this to their responsibilities.
McMillan stated that the LMCD would likely still handle the harvesting, but the MCWD would step up
the removals. She reported that MCWD would be running tests over the summer and include this in its
2004 budget. Currently, MCWD views this as a potentially inexpensive method of removing
phosphorous from the lakes, and due to the broad community base it supports McMillan felt this to be a
good match for the project.
White asked for the status of the zebra mussel program and whether additional funds would be available
to expand the checkpoints.
McMillan explained that the LMCD, along with the LMA (Lake Minnetonka Association), intends to add
to the DNR inspection process on a small scale by helping to fund additional inspectors and continuing
education programs.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS •
Ron Miller, 260 Willow Drive North, stood up and asked several questions of the City Council. First, he
asked the City Council if they felt it was fair for him to expect to have his professional documents
supplied to the City filled out accurately, and if he should expect contractors /subcontractors to perform
quality work. This being said, he indicated that he had several issues with the City.
Mr. Miller stated that, after questioning William Walters of the Long Lake Fire Station, he sent a letter to
the City regarding the use of potentially contaminated rock on the site. He indicated that he'd asked the
engineering firm where and who had provided the rock to the City for the sewer and water project and
was given no information. Mr. Miller voiced his concern that the rock might not have been accurately
tested prior to use.
A second issue revolved around the ditch between his property and the City's lot. He explained that the
City installed a culvert in the ditch that has continually been plugged up thus causing his property to
flood. After asking the City to clean it up, and deciding to do so himself, he found a mess clogging the
culvert and shared several pictures. He also believed that the wetland mitigation effort was designed
improperly, since the water is not bypassing his property as planned.
Finally, Mr. Miller explained that he wished to be given a definition of a residential lot line as it refers to
the necessity for screening the property near the Long Lake Fire Station. He indicated that he had spoken
to Mr. Gaffron, who stated that the residential lot line refers to residential property that adjoins the Fire
Station property and parking.
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Monday, April 28, 2003
7:00 o'clock p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS, Continued
Gaffron stated that the crux of the matter is to determine whether or not the adjacent properties to the
north and east are residential, and if they are residential, then screening from the Fire Station would be
appropriate.
Mr. Miller stated that his land to the south is not affected, however, his father's property to the north is
merely 10' off the parking lot and there is no screening along that property line currently. He felt there
should be some screening provided for his father's property and wanted the City to take a position or take
action on all of these matters he'd presented.
Mayor Peterson indicated that the City would strive to supply Mr. Miller with some answers to his
questions.
Although he felt unaware of the history associated with these claims, Sansevere stated that several of
those cited sounded as if they were legitimate concerns and would need to be investigated.
Murphy interjected that, in an effort to resolve the succession of issues with Mr. Miller, he had attended
several meetings to discuss some of the issues before the Council tonight. While he agreed that the City
should work consistently with Mr. Miller to resolve these issues, he pointed out that when he asked Mr.
Miller whether the City could resolve the file full of issues he'd identified, Mr. Miller replied that he
doubted it, that the City could probably not satisfy every issue he's capable of finding.
• Mr. Miller stated that his desire was to be faced with as little impact from the Fire Station as possible and
wanted the City to define its terms and take a position on each item he'd presented.
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Sansevere suggested that staff investigate the residential lot line screening issue, as well as, his other
complaints, and report back to the Council.
Laureen Darling, 1719 Fagerness Point Road, shared a letter she wished to submit to the City encouraging
them to investigate an issue with Qwest Communications. She explained that several years ago, Qwest
Communications came in to install a new maintenance box near the wetland area. What resulted was a
large mess with brush and the wetland was gutted by their work and never repaired. She asked whose
responsibility it was to restore the wetland on this property and clean up the mess left behind.
Mayor Peterson stated that the property she was referring to was City property and encouraged staff to
follow -up.
Moorse reminded the Council that item #1, the Resolution for Jan Berg, was not added to the consent
agenda.
Mayor Peterson moved, White seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4946, a Resolution
recognizing Jan Berg for 10 years of service to the City of Orono Planning Commission. VOTE:
Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
*4. #02 -2840 DAHLSTROM DEVELOPMENT LLC, 2550 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST,
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - RESOLUTION NO. 4955
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4955, a Resolution approving
the Final Plat for Stonebay subject to staff conditions. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
*5. #02 -2859 BLAKE AND MARY BICHANICH, 332 WESTLAKE STREET —
VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 4956
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4956, a Resolution approving
lot width and lot area variances, and denying side yard setback variances to construct a new
residence on the property. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
*6. #03 -2876 SEVIE LANNING, 3329 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD, VARIANCES -
RESOLUTION NO. 4957
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4957, a Resolution granting a
lot area variance for 3,741 s.f. where 21,780 s.f. is required, a lot width of 50' where 100' is
required, setback of 53' from the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka where 75' is required, a rear yard
setback of 5' where 30' is required, an encroachment of 8 -11' into the average lakeshore setback,
1,029 s.f. (37.47 %) hardcover within the 0 -75' lakeshore setback zone where none is permitted, and •
420 s.f. (42.21 %) hardcover within the 75' to 250' lakeshore setback zone where 248.75 s.f. (25 %) is
permitted, subject to six conditions as presented in the Resolution to construct a new residence on
the property. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
7. #03 -2880 FRED JOHNSON, 1926 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD — AFTER THE FACT
VARIANCES
Fred Johnson, the Applicant, was not present. Representing the applicant were Patrick McBride
and Todd Knutson, the designer. The new owner, Michelle Chwialkowski, was also present.
Bottenberg explained that the applicant, Fred Johnson, was requesting four after- the -fact
variances for a second story deck attached to a newly constructed single family residence. The
variances required included one that would allow the second story deck located 27.5' from the
OHWL of Lake Minnetonka where no structure is allowed; a second story deck encroachment
approximately 5' into the average lakeshore setback; a second story deck that is an additional
120 s.f of lot coverage by structures for a total of 1,620 s.f. where 1,500 s.f. was previously
approved; and an additional 36 s.f. of hardcover in the 0 -75' setback zone where 2,079 s.f. was
previously approved for a total of 2,115 s.f.
Bottenberg continued noting that the subject property was purchased by Mr. Johnson in 2000 and
the existing residence was demolished to construct a new residence on the property. The Council
approved the application and resolution which stated that 3 original copies of a revised survey •
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Monday, April 28, 2003
• 7:00 o'clock p.m.
7. #03 -2880 FRED JOHNSON, 1926 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD, Continued
showing the building plans and all proposed hardcover be submitted. However, the building
plans submitted showed a different ground level deck, a screen porch, and a second level deck.
The building official made notations on the plans regarding the decks. Bottenberg pointed out
that the ground level deck was permitted but not the screen porch, not the second story deck, nor
the extra portion of ground level deck.
The building inspector at the time, Marc Davis, never noted that the decks which were
constructed and the decks on the approved plans were not the same, therefore a certificate of
occupancy was issued on March 8, 2002. Shortly after the certificate of occupancy was issued,
Lyle Oman, the Building Official, noticed the decks. Bottenberg reported that Oman reviewed
the plans and contacted the builder, Fred Johnson, by phone and by letter in February and March
2003. On March 17, 2003, the applicant made application for after- the -fact variances for the
decks.
Bottenberg stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the requested variances and site issues
at a public hearing held on Monday, April 21, 2003, during which they recommended by a 7 to 0
vote to:
Approve the 36 s.f of additional hardcover in the 0 -75' setback zone for the lower deck.
• Deny the additional structure in the 0 -75' setback zone for the second story deck. Deny the
encroachment into the average lakeshore setback for the second story deck. Deny the additional
lot coverage by structures increasing to 1,650 s.f. for the second story deck. Based on this
recommendation, staff recommends removal of the second story deck and requiring the applicant
to take steps to make the upper level door safe by adding a railing or permanently blocking it.
Because there are two lower level doors exiting the house, staff further recommends retaining the
lower level deck with railings as -is, and grant a variance for the additional 36 s.f. hardcover in
the 0 -75' setback zone.
Sansevere voiced his frustration with the builder for disregarding what the City had told him he
could do and building what he wanted anyway. He was disgusted that the applicant had not
shown up to any of the scheduled meetings with the City to resolve these issues and left the new
owner to take all the heat.
While he was not privy to the intimate details of the application, Mr. McBride indicated that his
client, Mr. Johnson, felt that the ball was dropped by both sides.
Sansevere questioned how the applicant could defend the fact that he built what he wanted and
got away with it, and because the City didn't catch him, this justified his actions.
Nygard asked why Mr. McBride was present as a representative for the applicant, if he was not
familiar with the intimate details of the application and could not comment or provide the
• answers that the City was looking for.
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7:00 o'clock p.m.
7. #03 -2880 FRED JOHNSON, 1926 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD, Continued
Sansevere was torn by the fact that it was Mr. Johnson, the builder, who should be penalized for
these actions, and not the new homeowners who've been caught in the middle of these
circumstances.
Mr. Knutson commented that Mr. Johnson had hired his services to make alterations to plans on
the interior and draw up decks on the exterior per his instructions.
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Mrs. Chwialkowski brought up several key items for consideration with regard to the timeline,
first that the permits were granted in May 2001, the final inspection took place in March of 2002
with the certificate of occupancy issued in May of that year. She noted that during the course of
construction, 14 independent inspections took place by both the building inspector and building
official, and at no time were the improper decks noticed. During the Planning Commission
meeting last week, Commissioner Mabusth had suggested that potential new owners check the
address file before purchasing a home to try to get a clear understanding of any ongoing issues
related to a new home. Mrs. Chwialskowski indicated that she visited the City that day to
examine the address file of her property, and found nothing to indicate there was a problem that
would have deterred her from purchasing the home. She mentioned that the Commission had
also suggested the new owners take civil action against the builder, noting that this would cost a
considerable amount of money and time. While she could take action, she maintained that there
is a defense due to the confusion with the plans, the 14 inspections, and the final issuance of the •
certificate of occupancy.
Mrs. Chwialkowski stated that, of course, she is very angry with the builder for causing them this
headache. She stated that, as the new owners who have to be stuck with the Council's decision,
they really would like to keep the decks, as they were integral reason of their purchasing this
small home.
Sansevere asked if the City had any recourse against Mr. Johnson for knowingly violating the
codes this way. He found it difficult to penalize the new home owners, since the City's own
inspectors mistakenly signed off on the home.
While no other fining apparatus would be available to the City, Attorney Barrett stated that the
City could attempt to file a violation of the building code, but would need to prove intent.
Sansevere urged staff to pursue Mr. Johnson and was angry that the applicant had pulled, what
appears to be, a fast one on the City and isn't here to address the Council's concerns. He
indicated that, ethically, he would need to support the new home owners.
Barrett commented that based on a memo, dated 4/10/03, from Lyle Oman to the applicant,
clearly a timeline has been established that would support that by June of 2002 the applicant was
well aware that his decks were illegal. He added that, the mere fact, that the building inspector
is
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7:00 o'clock p.m.
7. #03 -2880 FRED JOHNSON, 1926 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD, Continued
made a mistake would not necessarily be sufficient reason to grant the after - the -fact variances
being requested.
Murphy, too, wished that Mr. Johnson were present to address the Council's concerns. He
pointed out that the residence was given the City stamp of approval, albeit by mistake, we are
stuck with the situation at hand and, like many others, the new owners should have the deck
grandfathered in to the purchase.
Gaffron stated that the exhibits in the file clearly indicate that the decks do not belong on the
property, however, an immediate course of action should have been pursued at the time of
discovery.
Mayor Peterson maintained that a process had begun, via phone calls and contact by the Building
Official Lyle Oman, in an effort to require the applicant to conform. On the other hand, she felt
there was a lapse of time during which the City failed to force the issue with ongoing contact and
the applicant sold the property.
With regard to action, Barrett suggested that the rationale for granting the application could
focus on sufficient notice given to the applicant, and in doing so, in the future, a document
• attachment to the title file could be made that informs people of pending action being taken by
the City. He reminded the Council that mistakes will happen.
White moved, Murphy seconded, to grant four after - the -fact variances including, one that
would allow the second story deck located 27.5' from the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka
where no structure is allowed; a second story deck encroachment approximately 5' into the
average lakeshore setback; a second story deck that is an additional 120 s.f. of lot coverage
by structures for a total of 1,620 s.f. where 1,500 s.f. was previously approved; and an
additional 36 s.f. of hardcover in the 0 -75' setback zone where 2,079 s.f. was previously
approved for a total of 2,115 s.f. for the construction of a second story deck attached to a
newly constructed single family residence located on the property.
White questioned whether the City could put an asterisk by the builder's name which would alert
the City to his inappropriate behavior when future applications arise.
Murphy asked if there were a way to flag a builder's name.
While the City could not take any sanctions against a specific builder, Gaffron indicated that they
know who the builders are and would be alerted to specific applications when they arose.
White added to the motion that, as Attorney Barrett recommended, in future instances,
similar to the Johnson application, a document be attached to address files alerting
• potential homeowners of lis pendens action being taken by the City against a title.
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7:00 o'clock p.m.
7. #03 -2880 FRED JOHNSON, 1926 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD, Continued
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Nygard dissenting, stating that permitting the decks would be the
wrong thing to do.
21. SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT
1. Applicant: Kyle Hunt and Partners, Incorporated
Event:
2003 Luxury Home Tour
Location:
1745 Concordia Street
Date:
June 6 -8, 13 -15, & 20 -22 (Fri-Sun)
Time:
Fri. 1 -7pm; Sat/Sun llam -6pm
Mayor Peterson moved, White seconded, to reconsider item #21, Special Events Permit #1
for Kyle Hunt and Partners, Incorporated. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
As several neighbors from Concordia Street were present to submit a petition from the neighbors
regarding objection to the parking proposal for the home tour on Concordia Street, the City
Council wished to discuss the matter further.
Neighbors Curtis Taets, 1725 Fagerness Point Road; Leif Taubenberger, 1743 Fagerness Point
Road; and Laureen Darling, 1719 Fagerness Point Road were present.
Mr. Taubenberger stated that he and his neighbors were opposed to parking in front of their
homes during the three weekends in June for the Luxury Home Tour and requested that the City
Council require the applicant to pursue shuttling options.
Murphy noted that it is a difficult parking scenario during three prime weekends in June and
asked if the representative of Kyle Hunt had contacted neighbors beforehand.
Wendy Bennis, of Kyle Hunt and Partners, indicated that, while shuttling was a possibility, it
was an expensive proposition for them and they would prefer not to. The Home tour differs from
the Parade of Homes Tour in that visitors purchase $20 tickets to take the tour throughout the
Minneapolis area, and they would not expect any more than 20 cars at any given time at the
location. She pointed out that they would be providing someone to direct traffic and manage the
parking situation, as well as, post no parking signs on one side of the road. She noted that they
had contacted the neighbors by letter in mid April.
Since the road deadends, Murphy was concerned how people would exit the area without undue
congestion.
Bennis reiterated that the police department had provided them with a route map for parking that
they could pass out to visitors as they enter the neighborhood.
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7:00 o'clock p.m.
21. SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT, Continued
Since this would be considered the high time of summer and the residents might be doing their
own entertaining these weekends, White recommended that the builder make alternate parking or
shuttling plans. In light of their concerns, he felt the City could not support tying up that much
time and space for the neighbors.
Ms. Darling agreed that they did not need added traffic these weekends.
Mr. Taubenberger felt that this traffic, combined with the construction traffic slated for the
summer, and any additional entertaining neighbors might be hosting would be too much for the
street to handle.
Bennis stated that the builder, Kyle Hunt, was sensitive to the neighbors concerns and they
would go back to the drawing board to discuss other options.
Nygard moved, White seconded, to approve the special events permit for Kyle Hunt and
Partners, Incorporated Luxury Home Tour, subject to their supplying the City with an
appropriate shuttle plan. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
*8. #03 -2884 JOHN AND CHERYL FIEBELKORN, 2730 SHADYWOOD ROAD —
• VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 4958
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4958, a Resolution approving a
lakeshore setback of 68.3' from the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka where 75' is required; 586 s.f.
(6.7 %) hardcover within the 0 -75' setback zone where none is permitted (no change from existing);
6,449 s.f. (52.3 %) where 3,085 s.f. (25 %) is permitted hardcover within the 75' to 250' lakeshore
setback zone (no change from existing); and an encroachment of 22' into the average lakeshore
setback variances to replace an existing lakeside deck that may be up to 482 s.f. in size (or 83 s.f.
larger than it currently exists) and still meet the maximum structural coverage (3,157 s.f. of 15% of
the lot area) allowed on the lot. The Resolution denies a lot coverage by structure variance.
VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
*9. #03 -2887 MINNETONKA CUSTOM HOMES, 4753 NORTH SHORE DRIVE —
VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 4959
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4959, a Resolution approving
variances for a lot area of .19 acres, lot width of 50' where 100' is required, rear yard (street)
setback, 9.34% hardcover in the 0 -75' lakeshore setback zone, 44.85% hardcover in the 75' -250'
lakeshore setback zone variances, a 14' setback from the top of the bluff where 30' is required, 7'
+/- encroachment into the bluff impact zone where none is permitted, and placing fill in a bluff
impact zone where no fill is permitted to construct a new residence on the property, subject to staff
conditions. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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*10. #03 -2888 JIM CUSACK, 4140 HIGHWOOD ROAD — VARIANCE RENEWAL —
RESOLUTION NO. 4960
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4960, a Resolution renewing lot
width, lot area, hardcover in the 500' -1000' setback zone, and an accessory building without a
principal structure variance to construct a new residence on the property. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
*11. JOINT USE DOCK LICENSES - RESOLUTION NOS. 4961 - 4969
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NOS. 4961 - 4969, granting 2003
joint use dock licenses for each of the following nine applicants:
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• 3155 North Shore Drive, 3185 North Shore Drive and 1406 Bohn's Point Road —
Resolution No. 4961
• Kelly Cove Homeowners Association — Resolution No. 4962
• Walter's Port Maintenance & Improvement Association - Resolution No. 4963
• Victoria Estates Homeowners Association - Resolution No. 4964
• Pheasant Lawn Homeowners Association - Resolution No. 4965
• Foxhill Homeowners Association - Resolution No. 4966
• Forest Arms Country Club Addition - Resolution No. 4967
• 460 Tonkawa Road, 500 Tonkawa Road and 550 Tonkawa Road - Resolution No. 4968
• Big Island, Inc. — Resolution No. 4969 •
VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL REPORT
With regard to the comments made by Mr. Miller earlier this evening, Murphy stated that these
were just a few from a whole series of issues Mr. Miller has with the City, beginning with the
City inadvertently tapping the wrong well. Murphy believed that, while the City could do a
better job getting back to Mr. Miller on some issues, he has gone above and beyond trying to
search out issues to confront the City with. Murphy noted that Mr. Miller has thoroughly
examined the site, trespassing in fact, and his even gone so far as to climb the roof of the Fire
Station to investigate his issues. Although this is what Mr. Miller does for a living, Murphy
indicated that he relayed to Mr. Miller that Orono is not equipped to deal with all of the issues
that he continues to find and drag up.
Sansevere stated that the City has no choice but to follow -up and deal with the issues Mr. Miller
uncovers. He believed that if the City has made mistakes, it is the City's responsibility to correct
them.
White concurred stating that, while it is Mr. Miller's right to air his grievances, the Council,
having more brains than God gave goats, understands that some of the grievances could have a
malicious intent. He cautioned the City to take care in how they answer his questions, or take a
position, as he insists. •
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MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL REPORT, Continued
Murphy suggested that staff come prepared with a summary of what the City has done to answer
Mr. Miller's concerns.
Sansevere asked two questions, first, how the Council would choose to honor athletics, and
second, what names would be given to the Council scholarships.
Moorse stated that he had called the school to inquire how they honor academics versus athletics
and was told that academics were only honored at the end of the school year.
White asked what criteria had been established for the scholarship.
Sansevere indicated that the only requirements had been that the student be an Orono resident
who performed community /public service, and/or had plans to further their education in public
service.
Murphy questioned whether the City Council would be out of line honoring conference
champions or individuals during the course of the year, if the school only honors them at the end
of the year.
• Sansevere believed honoring achievements could foster community spirit and good relationships
between the City and Schools.
Moorse suggested adding recognition for achievement as part of the Mayor and Council report.
He questioned why the schools didn't do more to honor its own, whereas the City wishes to do
SO.
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to have the Mayor attend a school assembly /pep fest
and award a framed proclamation which honors achievement during the course of the
year. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Mayor Peterson dissenting.
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to reconsider the motion. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1,
Nygard dissenting.
Murphy noted that road load limits were removed the past week.
PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
*12. NPDES PHASE II STORMWATER PERMIT
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the City of Orono permit application for a NPDES
Phase H Storm Water Permit which includes the City of Orono Storm Water Pollution Prevention
• Plan (SWPPP). VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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*13. SCADA SYSTEM — CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve Change Order No. 1, SCADA System Project to
Automatic System Company in the amount of $6,895 for replacement of the Navarre water plant
PLC unit. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
*14. HENNEPIN COUNTY COST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY
ROAD 6 TRAIL — RESOLUTION NO. 4970
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 4970, a Resolution
authorizing execution of a cost participation agreement with Hennepin County for the construction
of a bicycle trail along County Road 6. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
*15. PAY REQUEST — NAVARRE FIRE STATION
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the request for payment in the amount of
$11,122.32 to BKV Group, to be funded from the Navarre Fire Station Construction Fund. VOTE:
Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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*16. REQUEST FOR HRA TO CALL FOR BOND SALE — RESOLUTION NO. 4971 •
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4971, a Resolution requesting
the Orono HRA to call for the sale of bonds to finance the Navarre Fire Station and fire equipment.
VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
*17. PERSONAL MATTER A
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the staff recommendation regarding the personal
matter. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
*18. PERSONAL MATTER B
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the staff recommendation regarding the personal
matter. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
*19. SECOND ADENDUM TO GROUND LEASE AND SUBLEASE WITH THE ORONO
SCHOOLS AND THE ORONO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the Second Addendum to Ground Lease and
Sublease with the Orono Schools and the Orono Baseball Association. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 28, 2003
7:00 o'clock p.m.
20. SCHEDULE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING/WORK SESSION
With Council support, Moorse set the Regular Work Session for Thursday, May 1, and the Special City
Council Work Session for May 6, 2003.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Barrett had nothing new to report.
* 21. LICENSES
Kennel License:
1. Jennifer Vervoort-Smith
2580 Fox Street
Special Events
1. Applicant:
Steiner & Koppelman
Event:
2003 Luxury Home Tour
Location:
2795 Pheasant Road
Date:
June 6 — 8, 13 —15, & 20 — 22 (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays)
Time:
Fridays 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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2. Applicant:
LeGran Homes
Event:
Fall 2003 Parade of Homes
Location:
970 Willow View Drive
Date:
September 6- October 5, 2003
Time:
Noon - 6:00 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays
3. Applicant:
Gear West Ski & Bike
Event:
Duathlon (3 Mile Run / 20 Mile Bike / 3 Mile Run)
Location:
Orono Middle School and Surrounding Area as designated on map
Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2003
Time:
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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4. Applicant: Dennis Nelson
Event: Wednesday Night Bassin' Fishing Tournament
Location: Wayzata Marine — Maxwell Bay
Date: Wednesdays - June 11, June 25, July 2, July 16, August 6,
August 20, September 3, and September 17, 2003
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the above licenses. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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*22. BILLS
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. VOTE: Ayes 5,
Nays 0.
ADJOURNMENT
Sansevere moved, White seconded, to adjourn the Orono City Council Meeting of April 28, 2003 at
8:44 P.M. to the scheduled HRA Meeting. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
ATTEST:
Li da S. Vee, City Clerk
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Barbara Peterson, Mayor
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