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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-2004 Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE C,3 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 10, 2004 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 Lili McMillan, Jim Murphy and Jim White; City Attorney Thomas Barrett; representing staff were Planning Director Mike Gaffron, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, and Recorder Marci Wallingford. Council Member Bob Sansevere was absent. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve /Amend The following items were included in the Consent Agenda: #3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, and 21. White moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. RECOGNITION • 2. Mike Brown and Jim Cox, Lon g Lake Firefighters-Resolution 45167 and 5168 U Mayor Peterson invited Mike Brown and Jim Cox to the podium to recognize them for their 40 years of dedicated service to the community, respectively, and presented each of them with a Resolution. Brown and Cox were thanked by individual Council Members for their service to the community. Chief Brad Roehl and Assistant Chief Tony Roe of the Long Lake Fire Department were also recognized by Mayor Peterson. 15. Request to Hire Part -Time Police Officer — Resolution No. 5171 Mayor Peterson moved, Murphy seconded, to move item #15 up and to swear in the newest member of the Orono City Police Department; and to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5171 to declare that the part -time position held by Anthony J. White is that of a police officer. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0 Mayor Peterson invited Anthony (Tony) Jeffrey White to the podium for the swearing in ceremony. After swearing in Officer White, Mayor Peterson introduced him to the individual Council Members. Mayor Peterson also recognized Officer Larry Tomcheck and Sgt. Correy Farniok. Page 1 of 7 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 10, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES *3. Regular Council Meeting of April 26, 2004 Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the Minutes of April 26, 2004 as presented. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — Paul Pesek, Representative Representative Pesek reported that the Park Commission is putting a budget together. The Commission is looking at putting a park adjacent to the Dakota Trail in the future. The Park Commission will be holding a Tour in mid to late June and invited Council to participate in the Tour. • Rep. Pesek commented on the meeting he attended with Council Member Murphy with the DNR concerning Xcel Energy cutting trees down along the Luce Line Trail. People were concerned about trees falling on the track. Pesek commented on the potential for paving of all the trails in Orono as being costly, encourages fast bicycling, has safety issues, and hardcover is not allowed within 75' of wetlands. And many of the trails are located right next to wetlands. Pesek will be submitting a memo on this issue to the City Council. Two local citizens also attended the meeting, Doug Coleman and Bill Hardgate. • McMillan stated she appreciated the discussion in the April Park Commission meeting about a Park Maintenance person and defining a role for this person. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — Ralph Kempf, Representative Rep. Kempf expressed his appreciation to Mayor Peterson and City Council Members for making it possible for him to attend a one day workshop for new planning commissioners at the U of M. He has found it very helpful to him in his new role. Mayor Peterson thanked him for participating in the workshop. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Peterson invited comments from the public. There were no comments. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 4. #04 -3003 Bruce & Kristine Paddock with George W. Stickney, 3250 Fox Street — Preliminary Plat — Resolution No. 5169 McMillan commented on two issues. First, she confirmed that the applicants had received the packet with the revisions and secondly, she was happy to see it reduced to three lots, especially in such a is sensitive area with the ability to impact the environment. Page 2of7 r ' MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 10, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • 4. #04 -3003 Bruce & Kristine Paddock with George W. Stickney, 3250 Fox Street, Continued George Stickney commented that he also was glad to see it reduced to three lots and in doing so, kept the driveways winding through standing trees and environmentally friendly. McMillan moved, seconded by Murphy, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 5169 approving the preliminary plat application of Bruce and Kristine Paddock and George W. Stickney at 3250 Fox Street. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0 *5.2004 JOINT USE DOCK LICENSES (RENEWALS) — RESOLUTIONS NO. 5170 Murphy moved, seconded by McMillan, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5170 and directing staff to issue joint use dock license to Minnetonka Power Squadron for the period January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *6. Interim Ordinance — Moratorium — Revised Language — Ordinance No. 8, 3rd Series Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the revised language per Option 2 and adopt • Ordinance No. 8,3 rd Series, amending Ordinance No. 7, 3rd Series, the Interim Ordinance adopted April 12, 2004. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT is Murphy and McMillan attended the highway tumback workshop for business representatives at St. George's Church. The priorities of the business representatives regarding "old" Highway 12 are to slow traffic down, make it pedestrian friendly, and bury the utilities. Turn out from the business owners was lower than hoped for from Long Lake and Orono. The Highway 12 Turnback Committee would like to try other avenues to get business owner participation. McMillan informed Council that the Highway 12 turnback workshop for residents will be coming up on Thursday, May 20tH PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT *7. Request for Payment #1 West Farm Road (Homestead) Sewer Project Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Request for Payment Number 1, West Farm Road (Homestead) Sanitary Sewer project to Red Pederson Utilities Inc. in the amount of $31,744.87. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Page 3 of 7 MINUTES OF THE ' 4 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 10, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. *8. Accept Resignation of Pauline Bouchard from the Park Commission • Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to accept the Resignation of Pauline Bouchard from the Park Commission and to authorize initiating a process to fill the Park Commission vacancy. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *9. Navarre Municipal Parking Lot — 2 Hour Limit — Resolution No. 5175 Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5175 to authorize and direct the Orono Public Works Department to install signs indicating "2 Hour Parking" in the Navarre Municipal Parking Lot for the 3 parking spaces on the north side of the lot adjacent to the Lyric Avenue parking lot entrance. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *10. Wetland Buffer Declaration for Big Island Access Lane Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Wetland Buffer Declaration and authorizing the Permanent taking of Land by Eminent Domain for Drainage and Utilities. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT • *11. Appoint Planning Commission Alternates Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to appoint Liz Hawn and Sandra Smith as alternate members of the Planning Commission. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *12. Appoint Official City Representative for Big Island Veteran's Camp Issues Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to designate Gabriel Jabbour as an official representative of the city concerning the Big Island Vets' Camp issues. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *13. Long Lake Fire Department Budget Amendment Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the amendment to the 2004 Long Lake Fire Department budget to reallocate $15,000 from the Training Pay budget item to the Pension Contribution budget item. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. is Page 4 of 7 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 10, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • 14. Long Lake Fire Relief Association Pension - Tabled Mayor Peterson moved, Murphy seconded, to table the Long Term Plan and Policy for the Long Lake Fire Department Pension. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 15. Request to Hire Part -Time Police Officer — Resolution No. 5171 Follows Item #2. *16. Authorization of Utility Easement Acquisition by Eminent Domain — Resolution No. 5172 Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5172 authorizing the acquisition of a drainage and utilities easement by eminent domain. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 17. Police Service Agreement with Spring Park Mayor Peterson reported that she, Ron Moorse, Chief Good, Sgt. Erickson, and Gabriel Jabbour went to the Spring Park City Council meeting to discuss the long term 5 -year contract for police services. Spring Park was very gracious in welcoming the City's representatives. Mayor Rockvam made a very nice speech regarding individuals who had worked so diligently on this contract over the last • several months, spoke about the service and quality of service that the City of Spring Park has received over the last, between 23 and 25 years, and commented on the excellent service and that they have very much appreciated what the City of Orono and Orono Police department has provided to them. It was a unanimous decision by the City of Spring Park to approve the contract with the City of Orono which will be renewed on an annual basis. Mayor Peterson indicated the City appreciates what they did, thanked them, and indicated the City looks forward to working with them over the course of the years ahead. The collaboration between the Chief and her staff, but also the quality of service and the officers who have provided the service, have solidified the contract and they are to be thanked as well. By having the contract extended we were able to keep two officers and were able to hire Tony as well. There is still one part time police officer position out there to be filled. McMillan thanked Mayor Peterson, police and city staff for their work regarding the contract, and the Spring Park Council as well for coming into agreement on this contract. White stated that it is an important milestone because the communities have worked so well together, but also a tribute to Chief Good and how well she runs this department. The officers are really motivated and you can see how, year by year, it just gets better. Murphy commented that he thinks this a landmark deal with a rolling 5 -year contract on police services. He indicated we now have real stability with the Long Lake Fire Department and are now offering some real stability to Spring Park and hopefully, the other communities too. There was really good cooperation on everybody's part and everybody worked really hard to make this happen. • Page 5 of 7 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 10, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. 17. Police Service Agreement with Spring Park, Continued • Chief Good commented about how well both cities, staff, and councils worked together on the 5 -year rolling contract with the City of Spring Park. She commended the officers for their excellent work and years of dedicated service to both cities. Chief Good stated that this contract would not be possible without the strong involvement of the communities which the police department serves. White moved, Murphy seconded, to approve the five -year rolling police service agreement with Spring Park for the years 2005 -2009 and thereafter renewable yearly. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *18. Recognition of Sandra Smith's Dedicated Service on the Planning Commission — Resolution No. 5173 Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5173, a resolution of appreciation recognizing Sandra Smith's dedicated service on the Planning Commission. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *19. Recognition of Elizabeth Hawn's Dedicated Service on the Planning Commission — Resolution No. 5174 Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5174, a resolution of • appreciation recognizing Liz Hawn's dedicated service on the Planning Commission. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Barrett had nothing to report. *20. LICENSES RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE 1. Tim Lembke 4445 Forest Lake Landing 2. Jim & Jennifer Matasovsky 1290 Loma Linda Lane 3. Robert Sansevere 745 Orchard Park Road Page 6of7 r1 U MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 10, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • SPECIAL EVENT 1. Applicant: Dennis Nelson Event: Bass Fishing Tournament Location: Wayzata Marine - Maxwell Bay Date: June 16, July 7, July14, August 4, August 11, September 8, and September 15, 2004. Time: Wednesdays - 3:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. 2. Applicant: Lundgren Brothers Event: 2004 Luxury Home Tour Location: 210 North Shore Drive West Date: June 11 — 13, 18 — 20, and 25 — 27, 2004 Time: 1:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. — Fridays Noon -6:00 p.m. - Saturdays and Sundays White moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the above listed licenses. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *21. BILLS White moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the May check register. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nay 0. • ADJOURNMENT Mayor Peterson moved, Murphy seconded, to adjourn the Orono City Council Meeting of May 10, 2004 at 7:46 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ATTEST: �61 // , �, / Linda S. Vee, City Clerk • Page 7 of 7 Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor