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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-26-2007 Council Minutes• • JQ R MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITYi COUNCIL MEETING Monday March 26, 2007 7:00;o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL The Orono City Council met on the above - mentioned date with the following members present: Acting Mayor Jim Murphy, Council Members Lili McMillan, Cynthia Bremer, and David Rahn. Representing Staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, Planning Director Mike Gaffron, City Attorney Matt Brokl, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, and Recorder Jackie Young. Acting Mayor Murphy called the meeting to CONSENT AGENDA at 7:02 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Item Nos. 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 were added to the Consent Agenda. Item No. 9A, #07 -3251, Mandeep and Leisa Sodhi, and 14A, Planning Commission Reappointment, was added to the Agenda. Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to VOTE: Ayes 3, Ayes 0. . OATH OF OFFICE 2. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL the Consent Agenda as amended. — RESOLUTION NO. 5588 McMillan moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5588, a Resolution of Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Orono City Council, appointing David Rahn to the unexpired term on the City Council that expires on December 31, 2008. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. Lin Vee, City Clerk, administered the oath of of ce to David Rahn. APPROVAL OF MINUTES i *3. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2007 . Bremer moved, McMillan seconded to approde the minutes of the March 12, 2007 Orono City Council meeting as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. PUBLIC HEARING — 7:00 P.M. 4. ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR DES PHASE H STORM WATER PERMIT Moorse stated the City's NPDES Phase II Storm Water Permit calls for an annual public hearing to provide an opportunity for public input regarding the City's storm water management efforts. Acting Mayor Murphy opened the public hearing; at 7:08 p.m. There were no public comments. • Acting Mayor Murphy closed the public hearing Iat 7:08 p.m. P 1 of 10 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 26, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. • PUBLIC HEARING — 7:05 P.M. 5. FARVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD SANITARY SEWER PROJECT ASSESSMENT HEARING Moorse stated the dollar amount contained in the resolution for the Farview sanitary sewer project assessment was incorrect in the resolution included in the Council's packet and that the corrected resolution has been distributed to the council members at tonight's meeting. Moorse stated the correct amount is $7650.00 per unit. Acting Mayor Murphy opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Jerry Kemp, 2800 Farview Lane, stated he is aware of 13 households that have indicated a desire for immediate connection and that the others that make up the total of 20 currently have compliant septic systems and do not have any plans to connect to the City's sanitary sewer at this time. Moorse stated those residents have two'options. The first option would be to attend tonight's hearing and appeal the assessment and the other option would be to opt out of the assessment for the present time-but at the time a connection is made in the future, the assessment would need to be paid in a lump SUM. a. Adopt Assessment Roll — Resolution No. 5589 McMillan moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5589, a Resolution Adopting • the Farview Neighborhood Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project Assessment Roll. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. b. Award Construction Contract — Resolution No. 5590 McMillan moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5590, a Resolution Awarding the Bid for the Farview Neighborhood Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. McMillan inquired when the project is expected to commence. Kellogg stated there is a completion date of August 106' and that the contractor has the option to start the project any time from when the contract is executed to 21 days prior to August 10"'. Kellogg stated it is his belief the contractor would like to start work in the near future and that a meeting would be scheduled sometime next week. Kellogg stated the neighbors should receive a two -week notice prior to the work commencing. Moorse noted the property owners are planning to obtain bids to perform the private connections. Kemp stated he did send out a letter to seven different contractors at the beginning of.the month requesting bids on behalf of the 13 property owners that have indicated they would like immediate hookup. Kemp stated he indicated an April 25h deadline for bid submittal and that it is their initial intent to have one contractor do the work but that it is up to the individual property owner. Kemp • commented work probably would not commence until after road restrictions were lifted in May. PAGE 2 of 10 r 0 �J I MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 26, 2007 7:00 o ?clock p.m. (5. FARVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD Continued) SEWER PROJECT ASSESSMENT HEARING, Kellogg stated Fox Street is a county road and that road restrictions may not apply in this case. Kellogg stated in his opinion it is very unlikely the work would start any time in the next three weeks. Rp3• Acting Mayor Murphy closed the public hearing PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — ] Kempf congratulated David Rahn on his appointr. Planning Commission should be on the right tract the obstacles he experienced starting on the Planr information that had to be reviewed prior to each commissioner would be assigned a small specific thoroughly review and comment on at the meetin the next meeting. Kim Kang concurred that the number of applica overwhelming, especially if you are a new corm applications provides a broader exposure. McMillan congratulated Ralph Kempf on his McMillan stated during her tenure on the Planni opinions and thoughts on specific applications a about other applications,'which helps to provide Bremer commented on the fine job that Kempf fact that the commissioners listen well to the cc Murphy suggested the Planning Commission PUBLIC COMMENTS None Acting Mayor Murphy commented he recently, where the mayor held open the public comment ZONING ADMIISTRATOR'S REPORT *6. #06 -3247 SUISSE CAPITAL, LP 1470 NO. 5591 Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt variances for the property located at 1470 Ch 7:23 p.m. KEMPF, REPRESENTATIVE ent to the Council and stated in his opinion the with the new commissioners. Kempf stated one of ng Commission was the overwhelming amount of neeting and that it would be helpful if each lumber of applications that they would be able to . Kempf stated it is his desire to try that approach at that they review at each meeting can be )ner, but that reviewing a larger number of as chair of the Planning Commission. Commission she found that she had stronger that the other commissioners would feel stronger )road base for input. at the March Planning Commission meeting and the .ents made by the other commissioners. to work together in a collaborative process. a Bloomington City Council meeting last week for 20 minutes. PLACE — VARIANCE — RESOLUTION OLUTION NO. 5591, a Resolution granting Place. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. PAGE 3 of 10 �x >y 0 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 26, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. 7. #07 -3250 PHILIP CARLSON OF INTERSPACE — WEST, INC., AMBER WOODS OFFICE CENTER, LLC, 2060 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST, PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL — RESOLUTION NO. 5592 Philip and Gina Carlson, Applicants, were present. Gaffron stated the applicants appeared before the City Council two weeks ago and were granted concept plan approval. The applicants have provided additional documents for Staff review and that before the Council tonight is a resolution for preliminary plat approval. The next approval step will be the granting of General Development Plan Approval, Final Plat Approval, and Vacation of Easements. Those approvals are anticipated to be placed on the Council's April 9 '' agenda provided the applicants complete the necessary submittals. Gaffron noted normally preliminary plat approval is valid for one year but in this specific case the preliminary plat approval expires at the time the final plat approval is granted or at the end of one year, whichever happens first. Gina Carlson submitted a copy of the association documents to Planner Gaffron. Carlson noted the City Attorney has already received a copy. 0 Bremer moved, Rahn seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5592, a Resolution Granting Preliminary Plat Approval for Property Located at 2060 Wayzata Boulevard West. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. • *8. #07 -3268 WJM PROPERTIES, 2605 WAYZATA BOULEVARD — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL — RESOLUTION NO. 5593 Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5593, a Resolution Granting an Extension of the Commercial Site Plan Approval for WJM Properties, LLC, Granted Per Resolution No. 5470. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. *9. #07 -3269 SHERRY EVANS,1380 RAILROAD AVENUE — VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 5594 Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5594, a Resolution Granting a Variance for the property located at 1390 Railroad Avenue. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. I 9A. #07 -3251 MANDEEP AND LEISA SODHI, 4080 DAHL ROAD - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION NO. 5595 Gaffron stated the applicants did appear before the Planning Commission at its February meeting regarding an after - the -fact variance for a deck. Staff has been working with the applicants but they have not responded with the necessary. documents regarding hardcover. Gaffron stated it is Staff's expectation that they will eventually provide the required documentation, but since the 60 days are set to expire on April 91h, Staff is recommending that a denial resolution be adopted by the City Council. Gaffron stated it is Staff's expectation that the Council would reconsider the denial once the necessary • documents are submitted. PAGE 4 of 10 4 MINUS OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 26, 2007 • 7:00 o 11 'clock p.m. • (9A. #07 -3251 MANDEEP AND LEISA SODHI, 4080 DAHL ROAD, Continued) Brokl stated the applicants apparently are on vacation and Staff has not been able to contact them. Brokl stated at the next council meeting it is Staff's anticipation there would be a motion for reconsideration of the denial resolution upon the necessary documents being submitted and an extension to the 60 day time period being granted. ;I Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt Application #07 -3251, Mandeep and Leisa So Bremer stated she voted for the denial motion 1 reconsidered if the necessary documentation is MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT OLUTION NO. 5595, a Resolution Denying VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. it is her understanding the resolution would be McMillan stated she attended the Minnetonka Eco -Fair on Saturday and that they had presentations on buckthorn and other invasive species, among other subjects, which was very informative. McMillan indicated she received an invitation to the event for her involvement with Orono's organics program. Bremer congratulated David Rahn on his appointi on his outstanding work while on the Planning Cc Murphy stated he attended the Bloomington City Gilbert to hear the discussion concerning the new the City of Bloomington has a very nice facility a: Bloomington City Offices regarding their technol CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Kellogg stated they will need to have a survey cre information provided by the developer was not co there will be complete in the next couple of week; *10. AWARD OF BID FOR TH12 /0LD IMPROVEMENTS to the City Council. Bremer commended Rahn uncil meeting with Long Lake Mayor Randy erchange at Highway 169 and 494. Murphy stated suggested the city administrator contact the � installed in the council chambers. visit the Stone Bay Development because the flete. Kellogg stated he anticipates their work over AL BAY ROAD WATER MAIN Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to award the TH 12 /Old Crystal Bay Road water main improvement project bid to Widmer Construction, LLC, with a base bid of $84,920.50. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *11. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to appoinfRalph Kempf as Planning Commission chair and Dick Kroeger as Planning Commission vice - chair. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. PAGE 5 of 10 L� j MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 26, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. • *12. APPROVAL OF PAINTNG THE INTERIOR OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the paint of the interior of the Police Department by Cityscape Contractors, Inc., for the amount of $5941.00. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. *13. LIQUIDATION OF SURPLUS FORFEITED VEHICLE Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the sale of a 1995 Toyota Fore Runner at the Orono Police Department by a sealed bid process. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. *14. AMEND FEE SCHEDULE RELATED TO GOLF COURSE FEE ADJUSTMENTS — RESOLUTION NO. 5596 Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5596, a Resolution Amending the 2007 Fee Schedule to reflect the Orono Municipal Golf Course fee adjustments for the 2007 season. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nay 0. 14A. PLANNING COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENT Murphy moved, Rahn seconded, to reappoint Ralph Kempf to the Planning Commission for a three -year term expiring March 31, 2010. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT • City Attorney Brokl had nothing to report. *15. LICENSES SPECIAL EVENT 1. Applicant: Billie Hovda Event: Outdoor Wedding and Music Location: 2530 Fox Street Date: Saturday, August 18, 2007 Time: 4:00 p.m. —11:00 p.m. 2. Applicant: Podium Sports Marketing /Adam Kocinski Event: Wells Fargo Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon Location: Begin: Wells Fargo Bank Wayzata. Lake Street to Ferndale Road to County Road 15 to Orono Orchard Road to Fox Street to Old Crystal Bay Road to County Road 51 to County Road 19 to Crystal Bay Road to Northview Road to Lake Road to County Road 15 to Old Beach Road to County Road 19 to Beehrle Avenue to the Southwest LRT Trail to Water Street. Finish: Wells Fargo Bank Excelsior. Date: Sunday, May 6, 2007 Time: 8:00 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the above licenses. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. • PAGE 6 of 10 it MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 26, 2007 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. r] • *16. BILLS i Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to app rov VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. ADJOURNMENT moved, Rahn seconded to adjourn t McMillan mov , R � There being no further business to discuss, the mE ATTEST: Linda S. Vee, City Clerk payment of the All Funds Account. City Council meeting at 7:56 P.M. rig was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. PAGE 7 of 10