HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-2008 Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 10, 2008
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The Orono City Council met on the above- ment'oned date with the following members present:
Mayor James White, Council Members Jim Murphy, Cynthia Bremer, and David Rahn; City Attorney
Soren Mattick. Representing Staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, Assistant City Administrator
for Long -Term Strategy Mike Gaffron, Planning', and Zoning Coordinator Melanie Curtis, Planner
Evelyn Turner, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, and' Recorder Jackie Young.
Mayor White called the meeting to order at
CONSENT AGENDA
Item Nos. 11, 12, and 13 were added to the
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to
4, Nays 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*2. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda.
the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2008, City
Council meeting as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
RECOGNITIONS AND DONATIONS
3. RETIREMENT OF POLICE
5729
The Orono City Council acknowledged the of
behalf of the community for the past 30 years
BRUCE ANDERSON — RESOLUTION NO.
iding work Officer Bruce Anderson performed on
as part of the Citizens Police Academy.
White moved, Murphy seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5729, a Resolution Recognizing
Officer Bruce Anderson for his Thirty Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Orono as Police
Officer. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
4. RECOGNITION OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TED WESTERDAHL —
RESOLUTION NO. 5728 1
The Orono City Council acknowledged the outstanding work Officer Ted Westerdahl performed on
behalf of the Orono community for the past 32 !ears.
Murphy moved, Rahn seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5728, a Resolution Recognizing
Reserve Officer Ted Westerdahl for his Thirty -two Years of Dedicated Service to the City of
Orono as Reserve Police Officer. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 10, 2008
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BOND SALE
5. CONSIDER THE AWARD OF THE SALE OF $4,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS — RESOLUTION NO. 5730
Carolyn Drude of Ehlers Associates, the City's bond consultant, addressed the City Council regarding
the sale of $4,500,000 general obligation street reconstruction bonds. Drude noted the City of Orono
still retains its Aaa bond rating and that at the current time municipal bonds are in demand in spite of
the weak stock market. The City received six bids on their bonds, with the winning.bid being from
Stifel, Nicholaus & Co. at an interest rate of 3.6388 percent.
The City Council briefly reviewed a spreadsheet detailing the City's debt levy
White commented that the City of Orono has a number of roads scheduled for improvement in the
coming years and that tonight's report is excellent news.
Drude noted that Orono is one of four cities within the United States with a population under 10,000
that has a Aaa rating.
Moorse commended Jonathan North and Drude, both of Ehlers, for their outstanding work performed
on this sale.
Murphy moved, Rahn seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5730, a Resolution Awarding the •
Sale of $4,500,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2008A, Fixing the
Form and Specifications Thereof, Providing for Their Execution and Delivery, and Providing
for their Payment. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — JON SCHWINGLER, REPRESENTATIVE
Schwingler stated he had nothing to report but would be available for questions.
LMCD REPORT
Andrew McDermott, LMCD Representative, addressed the City Council concerning the public
meeting recently held by the LMCD. A large number of people attended the public hearing in
opposition to the proposed dock regulation changes by the LMCD and it was the general consensus of
the LMCD Board that the proposed changes to the dock regulations should be revisited and revised by
the committee.
McDermott stated the LMCD also approved the expenditure of $10,000 per bay to help control the
milfoil in addition to obtaining funds from the lakeshore owners. McDermott indicated he is unsure
how the lakeshore owner fundraising efforts are going at the present time.
White asked whether the LMCD has discussed the possibility of acquiring a smaller milfoil harvester.
McDermott stated at this point, given the limited funds of the LMCD, it is unlikely that a smaller •
harvester will be purchased. McDermott noted the chemical program, if the LMCD proceeds forward
with that plan, would require a five -year commitment.
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Rahn suggested the LMCD consider, as a possible fundraiser, implementing a five or ten dollar fee for
people to launch their boats on Lake Minnetonka.
McDermott commented the LMCD could also sell a season pass to allow people to launch their boats.
He also indicated the State has had a philosophy in opposition to charging a fee at public boat
launches.
David Runkle, 2684 Casco Point Road, noted t
to the Council Members and that there are two
be implemented. One of the hurdles is that the
homeowners to sign off on the plan. Runkle nc
parcels, and recommended the City Council co .
program.
White stated the requirement of the 50 percent o'.
avoid anyone suggesting that the minority of the
White indicated he would be in favor of a resolu
item be discussed at the Council's next work ses
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
*6. #07 -3330 DENNIS AND AMANDA
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — RESOLI
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to adopt
Variances for the Property Located at 1354
weeks ago he distributed a copy of the milfoil plan
dles that need to be overcome before this plan can
TR requires 50 percent of the affected lakeshore
I on Carmen's Bay, the City owns four or five
ier drafting and adopting a resolution in favor of the
the homeowners was incorporated in an effort to
andowners could dictate what needed to be done.
on in support of the plan, and suggested that this
H, 1354 REST POINT CIRCLE —
NO. 5731
OLUTION NO. 5731, a Resolution Granting
Point Circle. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
*7. #07 -08 -3340 MARK AND JENNIFER PRUETER, 3215 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD —
VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NOS. 5732 and, 5733
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5732, a Resolution Granting
Variances to Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78 -1279 and 78 -1403, Revising and Clarifying the
Approval Granted by Resolution N. 3327, and ,Clarifying the Hardcover Variance Granted by
Resolution No. 2642. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 1
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5733, a Resolution Denying a
Variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 78 I -1279. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
8. #08 -3343 STRONG ARM CONSTRU,,
AMIT SELA, 460 EAST LONG LAKE ROAI:
REARRANGEMENT — RESOLUTION NOS.
Amit Sela, Applicant; and Greg Miller,
behalf of the Applicant.
;TION SERVICES, LLC, ON BEHALF OF
— VARIANCE AND LOT LINE
5734 and 5735
, and Dan Richmann, Builder, were present on
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(8. #08 -3343 STRONG ARM CONSTR UCTION SER VICES, LL C, ON BEHALF OF "IT
SELA, 460 EAST LONG LAKE ROAD, Continued)
Betty Hamann, East Long Lake Road, Dan and Greg Harriman, sons of Betty Hamann, and Mr.
Thorson, Attorney -at -Law, were present.
Miller noted the applicant is requesting a lot line rearrangement to resolve a situation that was
discovered following the purchase of 460 East Long Lake Road by his client. Miller indicated a
survey completed after the purchase determined that the presumed lot lines were incorrect and that all
parties have agreed to the lot line rearrangement as an amicable solution to the situation.
Miller indicated an issue with drainage was raised, but to his knowledge that has been resolved by the
granting of an easement.
Kellogg stated Parcel B could grant a 10 -foot wide drainage easement to handle the drainage between
the two lots.
Turner illustrated the flow of the drainage between the two lots on the overhead.
Rahn asked whether the 15 percent structural coverage was calculated on the entire lot and not just the
dry buildable.
Turner indicated the structural coverage is calculated on the entire lot.
Bremer stated she would be willing to approve the resolution subject to the easement being granted. •
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5735, a Resolution Approving a
Lot Line Rearrangement for Properties Located at 460 and 450 East Long Lake Road, and to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5734, a Resolution Granting Variances to Municipal Zoning Code
Section 78 -305, for the property located at 460 East Long Lake Road, subject to the City
receiving an easement agreement between the parties granting a 10 -foot easement along the
property lines to resolve the drainage or revising the drainage plan to include a swale on the
southern property.
Thorson asked whether the swale would be centered along the two properties or located entirely on the
Sela property.
Kellogg stated he did speak with the surveyor this afternoon and the surveyor indicated he was fairly
confident that the grade could be reduced along the south side of the new residence. Kellogg
recommended the swale be centered on the two property lines to avoid there being two separate
swales.
Thorson noted if the swale is located entirely on the Sela property, some mature trees would likely be
lost.
Kellogg stated based on the drainage plan he has reviewed, it is likely the mature trees will be
compromised even if the swale is located in the center of the two lots.
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(8. #08 -3343 STRONGARMCONSTRUC
SELA, 460 EAST LONG LAKE ROAD, Contin
Sela indicated they intend to make every attempt
possible.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
*9. #08 -3344 CITY OF ORONO, BIG IS]
VARIANCES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF D1
SERVICES, LL C, ON BEHALF OF AMIT
sible to save as many of the mature trees as
) PARK PROPERTY, 100 BIG ISLAND —
LANDINGS — RESOLUTION NO. 5736
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5736, a Resolution Granting
Variances to Municipal Zoning Code Sections78 -1282, 78- 1286(b), and 78- 1288(a), for the
property located at 100 Big Island. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
10. #08 -3347 BRENT TEELE AND.
VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 5737
Brent Teele, Applicant, was present.
Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a conditi
in the 0 -75 foot zone in order to replace their exi
hardcover variance is also requested to increase 1
the 0 -75 foot zone.
The Planning Commission at its February men
system as proposed, subject to the following c
1. The crushed rock landing must be unl
2. The proposed walls must be screened
SULLIVAN- TEELE, 577 PARK LANE —
d use permit to re -grade and install retaining walls
ig lakeshore stairs with a wandering stairs. A
hardcover from 4.8 percent to 8.8 percent within
voted 5 -2 to recommend approval of the stairway
with vegetation.
3. Walls are to be constructed in accordanc6 with the plans and specifications provided.
4. Landscape plan to be implemented in ac'I ordance with the plans and specifications provided.
5. Double, heavy -duty silt fence with steel :-posts must be installed along the shoreline
throughout the duration of the construction process and remain in place until the slope is
stabilized and vegetation is established.
6. The proposed retaining wall shown adjacent to the patio and house must be removed or moved
to meet a five foot side setback.
7. New stairway cannot be closer than five feet to the side property line.
8. Any proposed lighting must be low -level and pointed downward to light just the path.
9. Protect trees during construction to avoid tree damage.
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Monday, March 10, 2008
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(10. #08 -3347 BRENT TEELE AND AMYSULLIVAN- TEELE, 577 PARKLANE, Continued)
Staff recommends approval of the variances per the resolution attached to the staff memo dated March
5, 2008.
Murphy raised a concern with the lighting proposed and questioned what the applicant's intent is with
the lighting. Murphy suggested the City consider limiting the amperage in situations like this in the
future.
Teele stated their intent is to just light the pathway and not the entire area. Currently their lighting
system has a timer on it and it would be their intent to have the lights shut off at midnight.
Murphy asked whether the applicant has a particular fixture in mind.
Teele indicated they have not picked out a specific fixture but that they are looking at a bronze fixture.
White concurred that landscape lighting within the City has, become a concern and that the City should
develop some specific guidelines that the residents can follow.
Rahn asked if the crushed rock would be considered hardcover.
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Curtis stated the crushed rock would not be considered hardcover if it is part of a pathway and unlined
but that it is included in this calculation.
Rahn suggested the applicant consider installing permeable pavers rather than the crushed rock, noting •
that crushed rock tends to get washed away and would require more upkeep.
Curtis noted the pervious pavers do require periodic cleaning.
Teele asked if there would be any issue if they went ahead with the pavers.
White indicated it would not be an issue as long as the pavers are pervious.
Rahn suggested the applicant submit information on the type of pavers they select to Staff for their
review and approval. .
Kellogg suggested the applicant discuss the pervious pavers with his landscape architect, and that it is
his understanding a pervious paver is the same as an impervious paver except for a gap that is left
between the pavers. Kellogg noted the pervious pavers require a deeper undercut and expressed a
concern that some erosion could occur if pavers are utilized.
Bremer moved, Rahn seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5737, a Resolution Granting
Variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 78 -282 and 78 -1288, and a Conditional Use Permit
Per Municipal Zoning Code Section 78 -282, 78 -1286, and 78 -1250, Subdivision 1, for the
property located at 577 Park Road, with the understanding that if pervious pavers are utilized,
information on the pavers be submitted to Staff for their review and approval. VOTE: Ayes 4,
Nays 0.
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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 10, 2008
7:00 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
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White noted that coyotes were spotted in the Rest Point Circle neighborhood and killed Council
Member Rahn's 22 -pound dog.
Bremer suggested the general public be made a are of the coyote problem in the area.
White noted that a meeting is to be scheduled with the Cities of Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Orono, and
Three Rivers to discuss trail planning in this area.
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
Kellogg stated it appears on average there will be approximately a 16 percent increase in the state aid
allocation to all state aid cities and that the City of Orono should receive around $34,000 a year
additional over the next ten years.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
*11. BID AWARD — STREET MAINTENANCE MATERIALS BID 2008
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to award the 2008 Street Maintenance Materials Bid to
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ;I
• *12. APPOINTMENT OF 2008 GOLF COURSE EMPLOYEES
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to approve a seasonal employee pay range of $8.00 to $9.42
per hour for the 2008 season. VOTE: Ayes 4; Nays 0.
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to hire the seasonal employees listed in the staff memo dated
March 10, 2008 at the proposed wage rates and under applicable provisions of the PERA rules.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mattick had nothing to report.
*13. LICENSES AND PERMITS
SPECIAL EVENT
1. Applicant: Podium Sports Marketirig/Adam Kocinski
Event: Wells Fargo Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon
Location: Start in Wayzata on Superior Boulevard near Wayzata Boulevard, heading
SW; right (W) on Lake Street; left (SW) on Grove Lane East, curve West
through parking lot and park; left (S) on Ferndale Road, curve to west; left
(SW) on Shoreline Drive (cone off the shoulder); sharp right (l) briefly on
Orono Orchard Road; left (W) on Fox Street; left (S) on Old Crystal Bay
• Road; right (W) on North Shore Drive (cone off the left shoulder); left (S) on
Shadywood Road (cone toff the left shoulder; left (E) on Crystal Bay Road,
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which becomes Northview Road; right (S) on Lake Road; right (SW) on
Shoreline Drive (cone off left shoulder); left (S) on Old Beach Road. At the
end, continue on the short paved trail; left (SE) on Shadywood Road, which.
becomes Manitou Road (cone off left shoulder); just past Brentwood Avenue,
left (E) on packed - gravel recreational trail; finish between the wooden fences
just west of Water Street in Excelsior.
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. —Noon
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to approve the above license. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
*14. BILLS
Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. VOTE:
Ayes 4, Nays 0.
ADJOURNMENT
Murphy moved, Rahn seconded, to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 8:14 p.m.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
ATTEST:
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk
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es M. White, Mayor
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