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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-2003 Council Minutes• ROLL • ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 The Council met on the above - mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Barbara Peterson, Council Members Bob Sansevere, Jim Murphy, Jim White, and Lili McMillan. Representing staff were Planning Director Mike Gaffron, City Attorney Tom Barrett, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, Public Services Director Greg Gappa, and Recorder Alissa Winternheimer. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve /Amend Items 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 were added to the Consent Agenda. Item 18A was removed from the Consent Agenda. Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve the consent agenda as amended. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES *2. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 27, 2003 Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 27, 2003. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Homestead Neighborhood (Brown Road North) Sanitary Sewer Project A. Order Preparation of Plans and Specification— Resolution No. 5073 Mayor Peterson called the Public Hearing to order at 7:02 p.m. Gappa stated that the City had received a signed petition from the Homestead Neighborhood residents requesting an assessment sanitary sewer project. At the October 13`h meeting, Council accepted the Feasibility Study and scheduled a Public Hearing. Notice was sent to all property owners and published in the local newspaper. He stated that at the present hearing, if Council received a favorable response from the 1 of 16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 (3. Homestead Neighborhood (Brown Road North) Sanitary Sewer Project, Continued) • neighborhood residents, the next step would be to adopt the resolution ordering preparation of plans and specifications for the project. Kellogg showed a map of the neighborhood and explained that 5 of 6 lots currently have nonconforming septic systems, with one lot in question being vacant. He stated that they considered two systems: gravity and pressure. A gravity system would be very expensive due to the topography of the neighborhood and the requirement of a new lift station, costing in total about $250,000. A pressure system (one is being installed at North Brown Road and County Road 6) would require a pipe alongside Homestead Road with a pipe accessing each property. There would be a shutoff installed at the property line, with connection to an existing pressure forcemain. The total cost for that system would be about $81,000. The per lot proposed assessment would be $11,570. Each property owner would be required to buy a grinder pump that would need to be installed by a plumber and electrician. That cost would be in addition to the assessment, and could range from $7,500 to $12,000. Kellogg stated that the assessment included replacing any disturbed bituminous or landscaping during the installation of the sewer. Gappa stated that the assessment would be over 15 years at 6.25% fixed interest, which would cost about $1,250 per year. Mr. Schultz of 744 Homestead Road asked if the assessment would transfer from the • current owner to the next if the property were sold. Gappa stated that the assessment stays with the property. Gaffron stated that typically the buyer's mortgage company would force the assessment to be paid before financing the sale of the house. Mr. Schultz asked how they would put the pipe along the shoulder of Homestead Road. Kellogg stated that they propose to keep the pipe along the south side of the road. With the directional boring process, they could follow the contours of the land and maintain a constant depth of 7 %2 - 8'. They would only have to dig holes where they put the service in, likely in two sections. Mr. Schultz asked if past pressure sewer projects have been stable over time. Kellogg stated that he could only think of one problem, and he believed it had been caused by the plumber who installed the grinder pump. Mr. Schultz asked when residents would need to be hooked up. Gappa stated that people with a conforming system would not have to connect as long as the existing system remained conforming and in working order. People with non - conforming systems would need to hook up by 2007. If a non - conforming system broke down or needed major repair before 2007, they would have to hook up at that time. 2of16 I] ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 • (3. Homestead Neighborhood (Brown Road North) Sanitary Sewer Project, Continued) Mr. Schultz asked about a SAC fee. Gappa stated that it would be a one -time fee of $1,275 in addition to the assessment. The monthly sewer bill, or usage fee, would be billed quarterly and run about $90 each quarter. Mr. Greg Hanson of 776 Homestead Road stated that he understood lakefront properties were required to be on sewer by 2006. He asked if the current project wasn't approved, what would happen then. Gappa stated that by 2007 they would have to replace the septic. Because of the topography, there is not much suitable area for building new septic, and they would have to go to a mound system. The mound system would require tearing out trees and using a pump system anyway. He stated that sewer is the only long -term solution to that area's problem. Murphy stated that the total cost would be almost $20,000 after the interest was added to the assessed fee. In addition there would be the SAC fee and connection costs. He asked if the $11,570 could be paid up front. Gappa stated that people could prepay and there would always be the option to pay the balance at any point in the assessment. Sansevere asked if 6.25% interest was the going rate. Gappa stated that the City has used 6.25% interest for the last five or six projects. Sansevere stated that rates have come down recently. Gappa stated that they charge slightly more than the City borrows the • money at to cover administrative costs. He stated they could reconsider the interest rate for this project. Having announced 6.25 %, they could possibly lower it, but not raise it. • Mr. Hutter of 770 Homestead Road asked what made the septic systems non - conforming now, when they conformed three years ago. Gappa replied there was a change in the state law concerning the determination of the separation of groundwater. If they found seasonal groundwater less than 3' below the surface, a system was no longer conforming. Mr. Hutter asked why their systems had not been grandfathered in. Gappa stated that the state wanted systems fixed right away, but Orono has been pushing the deadline back. Mr. Hutter asked what the benefit would be doing it now vs. in 2007. Gappa stated that most people begin paying on the assessment right away, even though they don't hook up right away, because they need time to save up for the additional cost of hookup. Costs go up every year. Also, it would be difficult to sell a house with a non - conforming system. Kellogg stated that the City didn't force the project. Five of six property owners petitioned the City to consider the project. Mr. Rick Rice, Park Commissioner, asked if having sewer would increase the property value. Mayor Peterson stated that it would increase some, but not as much as the cost of installing sewer. 3of16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 (3. Homestead Neighborhood (Brown Road North) Sanitary Sewer Project, Continued) Ms. Judy Pierpont of 1801 West Farm Road stated that out of town buyers think septic is a negative because they aren't used to the system. Murphy stated that sewer would be a benefit considering the cost of pumping and maintenance on a septic system. McMillan stated that having sewer as a back up system would be a comfort, even for those who are currently conforming. Mr. John Stobbeck of 780 Homestead Road stated that he currently has a conforming system and asked if he then has no deadline for hookup. Gappa stated that was correct, as long as his system remains conforming he needn't hookup. Mr. Stobbeck asked about the Terminating Flushing Connection. Kellogg stated it is an access point for the City should they need to flush the pipe. It would consist of a 2 %2" diameter cap set flush with the street. He stated it would barely be noticeable. Sansevere asked Mr. Hutter if he was against the sewer project. He replied he was in favor of the system, but would prefer to do it at a later date. He stated he owns two parcels, but one of them is undeveloped property adjacent to his home property (lot 6). Ms. Judy Gurgal stated she owns lots 1 (vacant) & 2, and is in favor of the project. • Mr. Schultz asked when the project would begin. Kellogg stated they planned to begin the project in May and finish it in July, 2004. Mr. Hutter asked if there were two systems to consider for installation. Gappa stated that there were two options, gravity and pressure, but the gravity system would be so much more expensive that no one would want to use it. A gravity sewer would cost over $30,000 per unit. Sansevere asked if a property owner could defer the project until 2007. Gappa stated that people with conforming systems could opt out and the City would carry the debt on that portion of the project. Non - conforming systems would be assessed, but would not have to hookup until 2007. Gappa stated that lots 1 & 2 would be two separate assessments even though they're owned by one person, who would then be responsible for both assessments. McMillan stated that she received sewer a couple years ago. She is paying the assessment, even though she has not hooked up yet because of the additional cost. Her 4of16 • ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 • (3. Homestead Neighborhood (Brown Road North) Sanitary Sewer Project, Continued) yearly assessment comes on the property tax bill. She feels it is a nice benefit having the sewer as a back up for her septic. Sansevere asked if all six property owners were present. The owner of lot 3, 800 Homestead Road, was not present and had not signed the petition. Mr. Hutter asked how the final decision would be made. Mayor Peterson stated that if the residents decided they don't want to pursue the project, then the City would wait until they came back to ask for it again. Barrett stated that if they wait, they might not get the sewer installed for $11,000. Gappa stated they were at the point where the neighbors had to decide to push ahead or hold off. Sansevere stated that the Council would look into lowering the interest rate if possible. He stated that in two years time there could be a new Council or interest rates could have gone up and they could get stuck with a rate of 8 %, for example. McMillan stated that the directional boring business is currently in high demand, and in a • couple years it could be more difficult to get the service at a reasonable cost. Ms. Pierpont stated that she wants the sewer installed and feels mound systems are unattractive. Sansevere asked if they could poll the neighbors to see who was in favor of the project. Barrett stated that as a matter of law, the neighbors would not have to make a final decision yet. They could take a straw vote to inform Council's decision whether to move forward or not. Gappa stated that if they got the go ahead from the public hearing, they would put together plans and specifications, gather bids, come up with a firm assessment, hold the assessment hearing, and pending no appeals, would then go through with the project. Mayor Peterson polled the neighbors. Ms. Pierpont lot 1 yea (Received 2 votes for owning 2 lots) lot 2 yea not present lot 3 nay • 5of16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 (3. Homestead Neighborhood (Brown Road North) Sanitary Sewer Project, Continued) • Mr. Stobbeck lot 4 yea (Conforming, will defer) Mr. Benson lot 5 yea Mr. Hutter lot 6 yea (Noted: prefers later timing) Mr. Schultz lot 7 yea (Noted: also prefers later timing) Mayor Peterson stated they had a 6 to 1 vote in favor of the sewer project. Murphy stated that a mound system would devastate the land, and sewer would be the best solution. White asked what system West Farm Road uses. Kellogg stated they don't currently have sewer. Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. Murphy moved, and White seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5073 Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Homestead Neighborhood Sanitary • Sewer Improvements. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PRESENTATIONS 4. Friends of the Park Award — Barbara Wulf — Resolution No. 5074 Mayor Peterson read the resolution into record, awarding the Friends of the Parks award to Barbara Wulf, and thanked her for her contributions to the City and its park system. Sansevere stated that the City is dependent upon the volunteer efforts of the people of Orono, and that they are fortunate to have people like Ms. Wulf who want to enhance and improve the community environment. He thanked her for her work. Murphy agreed with Sansevere. He stated that he drives by the Seven Nations Park almost every day and appreciates the respites provided to the City's residents. He thanked her. White stated that the park has become very important to the neighborhood. He stated her efforts have been very timely and thanked her. 6of16 • ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 • (4. Friends of the Park Award — Barbara Wulf, Continued) Mayor Peterson introduced the Parks Commission members who were present: Drew McDermott, Pauline Bouchard, and Rick Rice. Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 5074 awarding the Friends of the Parks Award to Barbara Wulf in recognition of, and appreciation for, her outstanding and dedicated efforts in service to the City and its park system. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 5. Fire Chiefs' Report Chief Mark Ducharme, Excelsior Fire Department, and Tony Roe, Long Lake Fire Administration Officer were present to deliver the report. Roe stated that the Navarre fire station was getting power and gas installed, and they were putting the heating system into the ceiling on his last site visit. He visits the site every Tuesday to check progress. Ducharme stated that on November 15th they would have a training session for new recruits from Navarre and Excelsior. They will be burning down a house and old barn at 2920 Fox Road. They will begin at 6:00 a.m. and hope to be done burning by 10:30, with • the drills completed by then. The recruits will take their Fire Fighter I test on November 22 °d They'll hold a new class for recruits in January or February after holding a joint Long Lake/Navarre recruitment. Murphy stated they appreciate the work Ducharme and Roe do for the communities. He stated his wife was riding a horse that got spooked by a fire truck coming down the road with its lights and sirens going. Roe stated that he was on the truck, on their way to a fire, and they quickly shut down the sirens and went around her. Murphy stated his wife appreciated their quick response. Mayor Peterson asked if the new trucks were on schedule. Ducharme replied that they were. Ducharme stated that they are working with Roe to send him to the National Fire Academy, a federal program. The cost to cities is minimal, possibly as little as $100 -200. He stated he strongly supports Roe. Less than I% of applicants are accepted to the program. Mayor Peterson stated that they should let Council know what they need from the City. 7of16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 6. Stubbs Bay Water Quality Improvements — Minnehaha Creek Watershed District • Moorse stated that Mike Wyatt from the Watershed District would make a presentation on a diagnostic study done on Stubbs Bay. He was joined by Scott Thomas, Watershed District Board Manager, and John Key, District Engineer. Wyatt stated that several members of the community approached the Watershed District Board in the mid 1990's with concerns about the water quality in Stubbs Bay. The MCWD allocated approximately $750,000 to a Stubbs Bay water quality improvement project. They recently completed a diagnostic study, and the next step would be to complete a feasibility study. Wyatt stated that lakes in the area are heavily influenced by phosphorus, with a direct relationship between the amount of phosphorus and water clarity. Phosphorus gets into the lake through stormwater runoff and creek inflows, and is also released through internal sources. Stubbs Bay has two inputs: a creek off Lake Classen and a large wetland off the Luce Line. There has been an increase in total phosphorus throughout the study period of 1998 — 2002, with water quality being marginal and declining. Key stated that the Stubbs Bay data showed a direct relationship between drops in chlorophyll and rises in clarity. Thomas stated that there is a dependence on flow, that is, wet conditions during a year • flush more phosphorus off the land, providing for year to year variations, thus one had to look at the overall trend. Wyatt stated that in the diagnostic study they monitored surface and bottom phosphorus, chlorophyll, and Secchi depth (clarity). The analysis model looked at: external inflow of nutrients, internal loading of nutrients, lake outflow into Maxwell Bay, total and annual phosphorus loads, and water quality response model. They considered if the total phosphorus were reduced, how it would affect total water quality. Any improvements to Stubbs Bay could affect Maxwell Bay as well. From 1997 — 2002, the bay has been highly influenced by the internal loading from the mucky substrate. There's an increased nutrient load when the bay turns over in the spring and fall. The external loads increase in wetter years ('97, '01, '02). White asked if wave runners have much impact. Wyatt stated that he read a study recently published by the North American Lake Management Association that attributed the mixing of water more to wind than prop wash, but a shallower bay would be more influenced than a deep one. Conclusions from the diagnostic study showed a high degree of internal loading. Stubbs Bay is one of the highest internally loaded water bodies within the watershed district. • 8of16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 • (6. Stubbs Bay Water Quality Improvements Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Continued) Internal nutrient concentrations increase following the spring and fall turnover. The external loading would continue to increase with the increase of developed conditions as projected according to the Met Council 2020 plan. Currently about 29% of the land around the bay is developed as single family home, which could become 63% with fully developed conditions, leading to additional nutrient spread off the land and into the lake. Gaffron stated that the way Met Council reports could have some inaccuracies. He would expect much less of an increase in development around the bay. Wyatt stated that his charts show 516 acres of land in current use. With total development, and the agricultural and farmstead land completely eliminated, they would have 1,151 developed acres of single family residential. Gaffron stated that the northeast portion of the watershed is the most likely to get developed and the rest of the area is not likely to be further developed. Wyatt stated that as the land is developed to whatever degree, increased use would result in increased external loading of nutrients. The issue should be addressed in a management plan. In improving the water quality, both the internal and external nutrient loads would have to be addressed. Wyatt stated that the Watershed District would like guidance as to how • much the City would like to improve the water quality, if at all. From their lake response model, to reduce the frequency of the algae blooms by 30% would require reducing the total phosphorus load by 50 %, which is a significant number. • Wyatt stated he came to present the study results and to ask the City if they would like the Watershed District to continue with the feasibility project. They have budgeted for it and are prepared to do it. They would look for a partnership with the City to engage the area residents, the direct stakeholders, who are living on and around the bay to find out what sort of improvements they would like. They would need to find a happy medium between leaving the bay as is, and completely eliminating phosphorus. As water clarity increases, so does submergent vegetation, such as milfoil. Stubbs Bay does not currently have a milfoil problem. They would also conduct a cost - benefit analysis and consider a long -term solution that takes into account area development. Chemical alteration of the lake would require repeated cost assessments after determining how often treatments would need to be repeated. They would manage the internal and external factors of the lake to find a balance that achieves the goal for the bay. White asked about lakeshore restoration as part of the solution, with resident participation in restoring natural vegetation. Wyatt replied that could be part of the project, and that the Watershed District is interested in promoting that kind of shoreline stabilization over traditional riprap. Wyatt stated that the MCWD completed a comprehensive hydrologic 9of16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 (6. Stubbs Bay Water Quality Improvements Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, • Continued) study that identified an area from Classen Lake that inflows into the bay and is highly erodable. That area could be helped by some kind of stabilization project. Such a project may or may not be included, depending on how they want to manage to the bay as a whole. Murphy asked where phosphorus comes from, other than fertilizer. Wyatt stated that the external load comes from anything that gets washed into the lake, both organic and mineral material. Murphy asked if the macro - solution is to scrub the water on its way to the bay. Wyatt replied that they have used stormwater ponds to allow sediment to settle out before reaching the lake, and that has been successful in reducing the external nutrient load. Murphy stated that the MCWD is requiring a 25' buffer around wetlands. Wyatt stated they require from 16 !/2' -35'. Murphy asked if that was to try and scrub water before it reaches the wetlands. Wyatt stated that the purpose is to provide some type of treatment for runoff before it reaches the water bodies. McMillan stated that as she understands the report, the main problem in Stubbs Bay is the internal loading, which can't be scrubbed out and is tougher to control. She stated she is • familiar with the Long Lake alum treatment and is not sold on its results. Wyatt stated that one way to treat the internal loading is through alum, another is through ferum chloride, or using some sort of aeration system. The aeration would settle out the phosphorus and keep it attached to the bottom, where it can't feed the algae growth. Thomas stated that Stubbs Bay would never be clear. They could remove a lot of phosphorus without seeing much benefit. The problem is that the bay will continue to get worse. Doing nothing is not an option, because the external loads will continue to increase. One thing they can do is deal with the land use plans to minimize the impact of future development. Sansevere asked what would be the best course of action. Wyatt stated that the feasibility study and stakeholders meeting would determine what kind of work they do. Sansevere asked what the most likely scenario would be. Wyatt stated they would likely be able to treat the internal load with aeration and alum or ferum chloride; and manage the external load by controlling runoff. The alum treatment would need to be repeated, so they would have to do a long -term study to determine how often they'd have to repeat the process. They have not done an aeration project yet. 10 of 16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 (6. Stubbs Bay Water Quality Improvements Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, • Continued) Thein stated there are not many aeration systems in operation, but the most successful one is in the St. Paul Water Utility. Likely the cost would determine the best approach. McMillan stated that water is a difficult medium to work with because it is constantly moving. She felt they should pursue the next step and see what the residents were willing to do. Mayor Peterson asked what the time frame would be. Wyatt stated they want to hold the stakeholder meeting in the next two months. Sansevere asked when they would do the treatments. Key stated they treat in spring or fall. Mayor Peterson asked if they would want funding from the City for treatments. Wyatt stated they are not seeking funding at this time, but need cooperation to meet with residents and City staff. The cost of treatment would come out of the feasibility study and depend on the project needs. Long Lake cost $75- 100,000. They have the ability to assess the people who benefit from the project, however, Lake Minnetonka is viewed as a regional resource, so they've used district funds for past projects on the lake. is Sansevere asked what percentage of the cost for Long Lake's treatment was passed on to the city. Wyatt stated they assumed the entire cost of the alum treatment. Thomas stated that their projects are spread across the entire watershed district and they would expect their work to be augmented by the City in terms of development and land filtration to minimize runoff. They will determine what sort of project they can bring to Stubbs Bay, and then identify what Orono can do to assist the desired outcome. • Sansevere stated that the residents would want to know what their cost will be. Thomas stated that they develop a model to show the residents what the MCWD can do at their own cost, and then discuss what the residents can do on their part. White stated it sounded like a good educational opportunity, and suggested they stress benefits other than water clarity. Thomas stated that they do not stress water clarity too much because upper bays will never be clear due to years of wastewater treatment plant discharge building up the internal load. What they try to do is improve the water quality and prevent its further decline. Mayor Peterson asked if there would be a large time commitment from City staff to get the project up and running. Thomas stated that they would not need much staff time until after the feasibility study is completed. Wyatt stated that at this time they needed to know the City supported their plans to pursue the project and hold a stakeholder meeting to 11 of 16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 (6. Stubbs Bay Water Quality Improvements Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, • Continued) engage the public. Once the feasibility study is complete, they would bring it back to Council and let them know what they recommend for the project. Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve the MCWD moving to the next step in the planning process for a water quality improvement project; holding an informational meeting for the Stubbs Bay property owners to discuss project options and impacts and to obtain their input regarding a water quality improvement project. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — PAULINE BOUCHARD, REPRESENTATIVE Bouchard stated they were looking forward to the Work Session with Council. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS —DAVE RAHN, REPRESENTATIVE None. • PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Tom DeVeau of 680 Tonkawa Road stated that he was building on his property, and in following the drainage plans approved by the City the area between the garage and Tonkawa Road, where runoff is meant to cross the right -of -way, has developed a steep swale, which he expects to become a problem in the winter with freezes. There had been a culvert under the driveway that handled the runoff. He would like to replace the culvert. He requested Council encourage the City Engineer to work with him to replace the culvert. Kellogg stated he was not aware of that specific issue. Gappa and Gaffron stated they were also not aware of that issue. Gaffron stated that they had held discussions for two months about the drainage plans for that property, and culvert replacement had not yet come up. He stated they would look at the culvert issue next. Mayor Peterson stated that staff would look into the matter and report back to Council at the next meeting or earliest opportunity. • 12 of 16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 • (PUBLIC COMMENTS, Continued) Mr. DeVeau stated that he appreciated the work being done to improve Stubbs Bay. He used to be in the aerator business, and suggested that interested residents could hang aerators off the end of their docks. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 7. #02 -2858 Scott Standa, 2659 Casco Point Road — Variance (After - the -Fact) Gaffron stated that Mrs. Standa had called him to say no one would attend the meeting. They are planning to move and now propose to remove the offending deck on the boathouse. He told her to let them know when it's removed so they can inspect it and make sure the boathouse is safe. He suggested Council table the item. White moved, and Mayor Peterson seconded, to table Item 7, #02 -2858, Scott Standa, 2659 Casco Point Road. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 8. Joint Use Dock License — Minnetonka Power Squadron — Resolution No. 5075 • Sansevere stated he would have put item 8 on Consent, only he is on the Power Squadron. McMillan moved, and White seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 5075 directing staff to issue a joint use dock license to Minnetonka Power Squadron for the period of January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Abstain 1 (Sansevere). • MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Sansevere stated that regarding the scholarships they are giving, Council could each write out two separate checks for $125 at the next meeting for the schools. Murphy offered his compliments to Ann Wilbur for her Sun Sailor piece. White also complimented her. Murphy stated that he had talked to O'Keefe on Thursday and they should get the official response letter from Mn/DOT soon regarding Highway 12. They are still on margin with Ames Construction. They want them to finish up the work they promised for the fall, then to meet in the winter to plan progress for 2004. They want to move dirt without closing more roads than necessary. 13 of 16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 (MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT, Continued) • Mayor Peterson stated that she had received a letter from the Nusbaums, and a letter from the lady on Bayside regarding the sewer. She asked if anyone could take her place at a Mayor's meeting on the 18`h. Murphy offered to attend. White stated that the last Parks Commission meeting was the best he'd attended in ages. They were very focused on developing a plan and a budget. Murphy stated he went to watch the house move. He asked if the City could send a letter to Stubbs thanking them for a job well done. PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT *9. Adopt Assessment Roll for Old Long Lake Road Sanitary Sewer Extension — Resolution No. 5076 Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 5076 adopting the Old Long Lake Road sewer extension assessment roll. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *10. Adopt Assessment Roll for Brown Road North /County Road 6 (Phillips) Sewer • Extension — Resolution No. 5077 Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 5077 adopting the Brown Road North /County Road 6 (Phillips) sewer extension assessment roll. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *11. Request for Payment #1—Old Long Lake Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve Request for Payment #1, Old Long Lake Road Sanitary Sewer Project to E.J. Mayers, Inc. in the amount of $21,755.00. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *12. Request for Payment #1 —Brown Road North /County Road 6 (Phillips) Sanitary Sewer Extension Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve Request for Payment #1, Brown Road North /County Road 6 (Phillips) Sanitary Sewer Project to Red Pederson Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $15,679.75. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 14 of 16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 0 *13. Request for Payment #1— Stubbs Bay Erosion Improvements Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve Request for Payment #1, Stubbs Bay Road Erosion Improvements Project to Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc. in the amount of $7,720.65. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *14. Request for Final Payment — SCADA System Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve Request for Final Payment, SCADA System Project to Automatic Systems Company, Inc. in the amount of $10,818.76. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *15. Request for Payment—Navarre Fire Station Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve the request for payment in the amount of $3,441.61 to BKV Group, Inc., to be funded from the Navarre Fire Station Construction Fund. • Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • *16. Navarre Fire Station Operational Apparatus Equipment Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve the purchase of firefighting equipment for the Navarre Fire station and fire apparatus at a cost of $27,082.02, to be funded from the Navarre Fire Station Construction Fund. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *17. Code Amendment Regarding Clandestine Labs — Ordinance Nos. 2 and 3,3 rd Series Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to adopt Ordinance No. 2,3 d Series, amending the Orono, Minnesota Code by adding Section 70 -5 regarding abatement procedure. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to adopt Ordinance No. 3, 3rd Series, amending the Orono, Minnesota Code by adding Chapter 50, Article III regarding clandestine drug labs. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 15 of 16 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None. *18. LICENSES A. Special Event Permit 1. Applicant: Mike Dorn, Minnetonka Power Squadron Event: District 10 Summer Rendezvous (200 -300 guests) Location: 510 Big Island Date: Saturday, July 25`h, 2004 Time: Noon — 11:00 p.m., live music from 7:00 — 11:00 p.m. Murphy moved, and Mayor Peterson seconded, to approve the above listed license. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Abstain 1 ( Sansevere). *B. Trapping License Joshua Beith 35 Mulberry Annandale, MN Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve the above listed license. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *19. BILLS Murphy moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. ATTEST: Linda S. Vee, City Clerk 16 of 16 Barbara Peterson, Mayor • is •