HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-2005 Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY,!COUNCIL MEETING
• Monday, June 27, 2005
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 Bob Sansevere, Jim Murphy, Jim White, and Lili McMillan; City Attorney Thomas Barrett; Representing staff
were City Administrator Ron Moorse, Planning Director Mike Gaffron Planner Janice Gundlach; and Recorder Kristi
Anderson.
Public Works Director Greg Gappa and Engineer Tom Kellogg were absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve /Amend
Items 12 and 15 were added to the Consent Agenda; while item 8 was removed for discussion.
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White moved, McMillan seconded, approving the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
• PRESENTATION
1A. North Hennepin Mediation Program
Beth Bailey of the North Hennepin Community Mediation Services gave a brief presentation to the Council
explaining the program's core belief that people have the ability to resolve their own disputes. Begun in 1983, the
program provides 100 volunteer mediators which conduct over 1400 mediations each year within its contracted
communities. I� .
Murphy asked what the qualifications were of the volunteer mediators used by the service
Bailey replied that, while the Supreme Court stipulates!a set of basic requirements, the program has additional
standards it adheres to. She pointed out that a volunteer does not have to possess a degree in mediating, but must be
a good listener and is required to attend initial 30 hour mediation training and an additional 6 hour refresher each
year.
Sansevere inquired as to the cost to each contracted community
Bailey responded that, in addition to state and private funding, the program fees for each community are tied to the
size of the community itself. She indicated that they would recommend an 18 month contract at the fee of $3000,
and an annual renewal rate of $2,000. Bailey pointed out that there are no fees for those who participate in the
mediation services where contracts in those communities exist.
• McMillan commented that she felt this was a worthwhile service to provide to Orono citizens.
Mayor Peterson stated that the city already approved the contract at its last City Council meeting and the Orono
Police Department has already posted the service on its,website and begun making referrals.
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MINUTES OF-THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 27, 2005
7:00 o'clock p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
* 2. Regular Council Meeting of June 13, 2005
White moved, McMillan seconded, approving the Minutes of the June 13, 2005, City Council Meeting as
presented. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS - Paul Pesek, Representative
Pesek thanked the Council members who were able to join the Park Commission on its recent Park Tour. He noted
that the Commission would not be having a July meeting due to the holiday, but would be discussing the concept of
installing a dog park at Bederwood in an upcoming meeting and report back.
Murphy asked whether the Commission would be taking a second trip to Big Island.
Pesek stated that the Commission hoped to return to the Vet Camp property in July, since several members were
unable to attend their previous visit. While he was unsure of how to use the parcel, Pesek stated that it was a
wonderful place and the City had probably made a good decision to purchase it.
Murphy stated that he would like to see the entire Commission and Council take a trip out to the property to view it
over the summer months. •
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - Roland Jurgens, Representative
Jurgens stated that he would remain for questions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Limit 5 Minutes Per Person)
There were none.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
3. #02 -2840 John Terrance Homes, LLC, "2550" Kelley Parkway - Final Plats of Stonebay Phases 3-4-5 -
6 — Resolution Nos. 5336, 5337, 5338 and 5339
Gaffron explained that John Terrance Homes, LLC, was selling its interest in the remaining four residential phases
of Stonebay to Arne Zachman, who will be developing these final 4 phases under a new business entity to be known
as "OT Development, LLC ". He continued, noting that the request was for final plat approval for the remaining 4
phases, while Landform will continue on as the engineers for the development.
Murphy questioned how the Council could guarantee that the quality of the four remaining phases would be the
same quality they had come to expect from the previous developer.
Gaffron stated that staff would continue to monitor the development and ask the developer to continue with the same
level of quality or standards as originally represented, or it can be brought back to the City Council for review.
Murphy stated that he had been approached by two different individuals who had urged him to be wary that the new •
developer, Zachman, might attempt to `cheapen up' the product.
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MINTjTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday June 27, 2005
• 7:00 o'clock p.m.
1 #02 -2840 John Terrance Honzes, LLC, "2550' Kelley Parkway, Continued
With that in mind, Gaffron stated that staff would need to be that much more diligent in it's monitoring of the .
developer and reminded the Council that the city did have development agreements to fall back on.
Attorney Barrett indicated that staff could provide sup lervision to enforce the contracts that the City has with the
developer. i .
Sansevere asked whether Mr. Zachman could be reached and asked to attend this evening in order to answer some of
the questions posed by Council member Murphy.
Steve Johnston, Landform, stated that he was uncomfortable commenting on the quality of what the new developer
would be building; however, concurred with staff that tjprevious development agreements would ensure certain
standards would be met with regard to the outside appearance. Johnston stated that he was aware that Zachman had
hired a new architect and hopes to add elevators to the ramblers, as the finished product seems to be demanding
custom level quality in this construction.
White asked whether the City should be made privy to why the development transfer was occurring.
Johnston stated that it was long and involved and asked that he be allowed a short break to consult with the City
• Attorney and try to contact Mr. Zachman.
The item was deferred until after item 5.
* 4. #04 -2969 Terry and Gretchen Blount, 1390 Cherry Place - Conditional Use Permit — Resolution No.
5340
White moved, McMillan seconded, approving RESOLUTION NO. 5340, a Resolution granting a
conditional use permit for 1390 Cherry Place to allow land alterations within the 75' setback of Lake
Minnetonka. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. I
5. #05 -3097 Hashem Abukhadra, 1745 Fox Street — Subdivision
Gundlach explained that the applicant was requesting preliminary plat approval in order to create 6 lots on one
block including construction of a private road. The property is abutting Long Lake Creek which leads to Tanager
Lake and eventually Lake Minnetonka, placing the pr operty in the Shoreland Overlay District. One house and
guest house currently exist on the property. The Planning Commission set forth 5 stipulations for discussion by the
Council with the applicant which included:
1. Guest House — The Planning Commission recommended that the guest house be allowed to remain until
after the time the existing main house is demolished and the lot is redeveloped. Gundlach noted that if lot 6 is
considered a back -lot, a front yard and side yard setback variance will need to be granted in order for it to remain in
its current location, and city policy has been that at the time of platting, all existing non - conformancies must be
• eliminated.
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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 27, 2005
7:00 o'clock p.m.
5. . #05 -3097 Hashem Abukhadra,1745 Fox Street — Subdivision, Continued
2. Lot 6 as a back -lot — In order to eliminate as many accesses onto Fox Street and to allow the existing house
to use the existing driveway, proposed Lot 6 has been suggested to be considered a back -lot; therefore, the lot and
existing house meets the 150% setback requirements.
3. Elimination of the existing accesses onto Fox Street — The applicant has expressed his desire to keep the
existing access onto,Fox Street for the guest house; whereas, staff and the Planning Commission have
recommended that it and the existing driveway access to the western end be eliminated at the time the new road is
completed.
4. Septic Sites for proposed Lot 6: Lot 6 contains the main house and guest house — Since the existing septic
sites are not adequate and non - compliant the applicants should be directed to submit a design for 2, 7- bedroom
sites, which would require a variance from the Septic Code.
5. Rural Oasis Study — Gundlach encouraged the Council to consider whether this property should or could be
required to. undergo additional planning steps prior to final plat based on preliminary conclusions of the Rural
Oasis study.
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McMillan asked whether the parcel contained enough acreage to support the main house and guest house.
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Gundlach acknowledged it did.
With regard to the Rural Oasis study, Murphy asked whether the City might like to see swales as opposed to curb
and gutter in this development.
Mark Gronberg, Gronberg & Associates, stated that the engineer had encouraged them to direct the storm water to
the NURP pond via buffer strips, and various treatment methods. He indicated that engineering swales would cost
them this entire construction season, as well as, be difficult to accomplish due to the grades near Fox Street.
Murphy maintained that the City had been studying alternatives to curb and gutter over the past year, and that he
would prefer the construction process be slowed in order to allow the applicant adequate time to consider other
treatment methods.
Gronberg pointed out that curb and gutter would only impact 8 acres, while an additional 13 acres would be treated
in other ways. In addition, Gronberg indicated that by using retaining walls near the curb and gutter, they avoid
losing numerous mature trees that would be lost to swales.
Sansevere cautioned the Council that what is decided in this instance might be precedent setting and questioned
what has been discussed with regard to the Rural Oasis study and how it could be implemented.
Moorse pointed out that what has been discussed with regard to the Rural Oasis Study must be incorporated into
the Comprehensive Plan and put into Ordinance form before the Council can enforce its vision.
Sansevere urged this and other developers to incorporate the Council's sentiments with regard to the Rural Oasis •
study into their developments until which time they are put into Ordinance form.
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ORONO CITY
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5. #05 -3097 Hashem Ahukhadra,1745 Fox Street — .Subdivision, Continued
Murphy stated that this is a marvelous piece of ground, which he feared might be lost to development; therefore, he
wished to be as protective and conservative as possible.
Anus Abukhadra, applicant, stated that his family al §o wished to preserve as much of the land as possible, but need
6 lots within the property to accommodate 6 family members.
White stated that he was more concerned by the loss of the dramatic views caused by reshaping the land than curb
and gutter.
Bruce Vang, Orono Building Inspector, asked whether the guest house required additional acreage as a back -lot.
Gaffron pointed out that if the guest house acreage requirements and 150% back -lot requirement were cumulative
the guest house requires 6 acres to support it; where as, the dry buildable is closer to 5.2 dry buildable acres.
Mayor Peterson asked if the Council could allow the
of the construction until the applicant has gone thru
curb and gutter.
Gronberg reiterated that, due to certain slopes, they i
areas.
McMillan stated that she feared more land
install curb and gutter in this instance.
applicant to subdivide to build one house, then delay the rest
le 'process with the MCWD to consider other alternatives to
still need curb and gutter to retain the hillside in some
might occur due to natural erosion if the applicant did not
Tom Brown, 760 South Brown Road, stated that his issues pertain to the closure and regrading of Fox Street. He
questioned why the new access road could not be moved back where the existing pond is in an effort to preserve
this beautiful parcel. He asked why an environmental study had not been performed.
Mayor Peterson pointed out that the size of the prop
Gronberg reiterated that the setbacks to the pond, as
must be placed. As proposed, the sight lines for the i
allows the applicant to subdivide the parcel into 6 lots.
as, the septic sites all play into where the lots and road
will be improved.
Jurgens interjected that the Planning Commission made a recommendation that there be one driveway access for all
6 homes onto Fox Street; whereas, the rationale for t, 'he guest house to remain became part of the bargaining
process.
McMillan stated that she agreed with everything except the allowance for the guest house.
Attorney Barrett reminded the Council that statute and ordinance requires that a hardship exist to allow the guest
house to remain. ;
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Gaf -ron stated that a variance would be necessary, since as a back -lot, the guest house needs to be setback 75'. He
pointed out that the need to create six lots was the basis for the hardship.
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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 27, 2005
7:00 o'clock p.m.
S. #OS -3097 Hashen: Ahukhadra,1745 Fox Street — Subdivision, Continued
Sansevere stated that he was unable to see how a hardship created by the applicant could be considered a hardship
Gronberg stated that in order to eliminate the second access from Fox Street, the applicant was forced to create the
back -lot scenario.
Attorney Barrett explained that a hardship must be derived from the land, though he could see where moving the
road due to problems with the land and the need to delineate septic sites could be articulated into a hardship.
Gronberg concurred, adding that avoiding the second access off Fox Street created an additional hardship.
Mayor Peterson asked whether Council members were comfortable with the hardship as articulated by Attorney
Barrett, that the guest house be allowed to remain acknowledging the removal of the main house is not imminent.
Gaffron questioned in 20 years when the time came to rebuild the guest house, whether this agreement, though put
in the chain of title, might be forgotten. He referred to staff's original recommendation that the guest house be
removed.
Murphy moved, White seconded, that the guest house be removed if lot 6 is to be considered a back -lot. •
VOTE: Ayes 2, Nays 3, Sansevere, Mayor Peterson, and McMillan dissenting.
McMillan moved, Sansevere seconded, that the guest house be allowed to remain until such time that it is
redeveloped based on existing hardships due to septic sites, back -lot scenario and the topography of the site. .
VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 2, White and Murphy dissenting due to the lack of hardship.
McMillan moved, White seconded, that Lot 6 be considered a back-lot, with the elimination of the Fox
Street access for safety reasons. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
With regard to the septic sites, Gaffron pointed out that the first septic site must be built now to serve the main and
guest houses, before final plat approval.
Murphy moved, White seconded, that the City Council accepts the premise that two 7- bedroom septic
mound systems are sufficient with one to be built within one year, and a second site to be preserved for
future use. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
White moved, and then withdrew a motion to require the applicant to complete a tree survey, as no policy is in
place to demand this of an applicant, thus unfair in this situation.
Abukhadra stated that his family wishes to preserve as many trees as possible, though removal of some trees is
necessary.
McMillan questioned how the lakeshore or shoreland overlay might impact future access via docks etc.
Abukhadra stated that there is one dock at the peninsula of the property currently. •
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ORONO MEETING
• Monday, June 27, 2005
7:00 o'clock p.m.
5. #05 -3097 Hashem Abukhadra,1745 Fox Stied— Subdivision, Continued
Though difficult to define, Gaffron pointed out that, since the property is at the 929.4 elevation, it is within the
Lake Minnetonka boundary, and should therefore be subject to lakeshore setbacks of 75' from the shoreline. He
asked whether Council would accept a dock.
McMillan stated that she felt preservation of the lakeshore was essential; therefore, a 75' setback was important
with the allowance of a small dock at the peninsula, though no canopies.
3. Continued - #02 -2840 John Terrance Homes, LLC, "2550" Kelley Parkway - Final Plats of Stonebay
Phases 3 -4 -5 -6 — Resolutions
Arne Zachman, of OT Development, stated that it w 's his intent to dress up the exterior and interiors of the homes
and add elevators, thus increasing the values by $50,000 - 100,000. He maintained that the current quality would be
met or even enhanced. I
Murphy noted that statements brought to his attention' caused him concern and asked whether Zachman proposed
significant changes.
• Zachman stated that he must honor and adhere to the developer's agreement, but plans to add more stone to the
fagade, and make some minor revisions to the interiors.
Johnston pointed out that the price of the units has justified the upgrades.
As a fluid process, Gaffron stated that the proof will be when the City receives the building plans, whether tweaks
again will be necessary, the burden will be put on staff to monitor the development.
Attorney Barrett pointed out that the existing contractual language gives staff license to make recommendations.
Zachman indicated that it is his intent to increase curb: appeal and sell units quicker.
Murphy moved, Mayor Peterson seconded, to accept RESOLUTION NO. 5336, a Resolution rantin Final
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Plat approval for Stonebay Third Addition. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
White moved, McMillan seconded, to accept RESOLUTION NO. 5337, a Resolution granting Final Plat
approval for Stonebay Fourth Addition. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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Sansevere moved, Murphy seconded, to accept RESOLUTION NO. 5338, a Resolution granting Final Plat
approval for Stonebay Fifth Addition. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
McMillan moved, Mayor Peterson seconded, to accept RESOLUTION NO. 5339, a Resolution granting
Final Plat approval for Stonebay Sixth Addition, with the typo correction of the third paragraph as noted
• VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 27, 2005 .
7:00 o'clock p.m.
6. #05 -3100 Larry and Sheryl Palm, 1146 Wildhurst Trail - Variance — Resolution No. 5341
Gundlach explained that the applicant requested lot area and lot width, and a conditional use permit to construct a
new residence on an existing lot and allow the retaining walls and grading within 5' of a lot line. She noted that
staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation for approval as long as the grading plan meets the 4
conditions as laid out by the Planning Commission.
Though he noted the structure meets hardcover and structural cover requirements, White commented that the
drainage and wall systems leap out at him.
Gundlach stated that the applicant has verified that the amount of drainage can be handled by this design.
Vang approached the Council and explained that, though it is not a great amount of water but the speed at which it
moves that is of concern and being addressed by this drainage plan. He maintained that slowing the water before it
hits the lowest flat area at the water's edge is of greatest concern. In an effort to catch and direct the water down
toward the bottom of a funnel swale system instead of the neighbor's property, Vang felt this to be an effective
system. .
Murphy stated that he had never seen a wall which goes across property lines even with a letter of agreement
between two neighbors.
Vang noted that this perpendicular wall crossing both properties would benefit both home •
P owners.
McMillan asked if Vang's earlier concerns regarding drainage had been addressed by this design.
Vang stated that this particular house design was driving the need for the walls to handle the drainage.
White complimented the applicant on a nice set of plans for the Council to view and suggested that landscaping be
used to screen the walls.
Palm stated that, since the grade falls off quickly, and the need to direct drainage requires walls, they used two
different materials to break up the concrete expanse. He noted that he would be putting together a landscape plan to
screen the walls.
White stated that if he were the neighbor, he too, would want the walls to help direct runoff.
The neighbors stood and stated that they did want the retaining wall system as proposed.
Mayor Peterson stated that she would have preferred the home be scaled back to accommodate the runoff rather
than creating a dramatic runoff system to handle the flow.
Vang explained that runoff has been a problem, due to the topography of the neighborhood, not just this proposed
new construction. Vang pointed out that, in fact, under the proposed grading plan the construction will help out
the neighbors runoff problem and not increase it in any way. •
Palm pointed out that all of the water to the north of their properties runs down their lots.
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
• Monday, June 27, 2005
7:00; o'clock p.m.
6. #05 -3100 Larry and Sheryl Palnz,1146 Wildliurst Trail, Continued
Murphy moved, White seconded, to accept RESOLUTION NO. 5341 , A Resolution granting lot area and
lot width variances, and a conditional use permit with the provision that the four conditions have been met
and that screening plans for the retaining walls be subject to staff approval. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Mayor
Peterson dissenting. 1
Mayor Peterson felt the design was too much house, for the lot size.
7. #05 -3110 Thomas and Sheila Browne, 760 Brown Road South -Variance —Resolution No. 5342
White moved, McMillan seconded, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 5342, a Resolution approving the lake
setback variance in order to construct a 2 "d story dormer and denying lake setback and hardcover variances
in order to construct a garage addition. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
8. #05 -3111 Water Street Homes, LLC on be half of Randall and Sara Hogan, 2260 Fox Street -
Conditional Use Permit and Variances — Resolution No. 5343
McMillan questioned whether the wetland calculation wag .included in the redesigned site plan.
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Gaffron pointed out that code does not state whetherlor not you use wetland for oversize accessory space
• calculations. He stated that the argument could be made that if one considers p
rs wetland open space, one should get
credit for it, but since the code is not specific and lot,�area typically does not include wetland in its overall
calculations it is unclear depending how you look at wetland.
Attorney Barrett maintained that it had been determined in a previous meeting hat the driveway veway outlot was to be
considered as part of the lot area.
Gaffron concluded that if the outlot and wetland were added together, as determined in the previous meeting, the
applicant would be close to meeting accessory building size restrictions.
McMillan suggested that item #5 in the Resolution be removed as it was redundant.
Murphy stated that he found the premise of this prop Isal to be interesting and encourage hoped to
be more creative like this applicant. p g other builders to
White moved, McMillan seconded, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 5343, a revised Resolution granting
variances and CUP for the proposed Oversized Accessory Structure, with the removal of paragraph 5 on
page 3. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
9. #05 -3114 Peter J. Boyer on behalf of Sever and Sharon Peterson, 3145 North Shore Drive - Variances
— Resolution No. 5344
•White moved, McMillan seconded, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 5344, a Resolution approving lot width
and average lakeshore setback variances, but denying the 75 -250' hardcover variance in order to construct
a new single family residence at 3145 North Shore Drive. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0
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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 27, 2005 •
" 7:00 o'clock p.m.
10. #05 -3120 Calvary Memorial Church, 2420 Dunwoody Avenue -Conditional Use Permit — Resolution
No. 5345
White moved, McMillan seconded, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 5345, a Resolution granting a sign
variance for 2420 Dunwoody Avenue. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
11. #05 -3125 Christine Valerius, 2377 Shadywood Road -Amend Conditional Use Permit
Gundlach explained that the applicant requests an amendment to the conditional use permit for a coffee
shop /restaurant approved in April of 2004 which would allow a portion of the upper level to be used as an office
and grant a side street setback variance to allow a second story staircase to be setback 21.5' from the side street lot
line when 35' is required, 24' was previously approved, and 15' formerly existed. Gundlach noted that the
Planning Commission voted 5 -1 to approve the requested conditional use permit and side street setback variance to
permit a private office and 2nd story exterior staircase stipulating that the staircase be constructed of wrought iron
material of a color consistent with the building.
Mayor Peterson inquired as to what the hardship was for granting the additional exterior staircase.
Gaffron stated that the change in use forced the need for the outside staircase, in essence a building code issue.
Though a self imposed hardship, Gaffron stated that the Planning Commission felt it was reasonable.
Originally a coffee shop /restaurant was to be run by the applicant, Murphy questioned how it had become a chain •
store, plus additional rental office space upstairs. He questioned whether the City would have approved this
concept under the original application.
Gaffron stated that this different use triggers an amendment to the original application and resolution.
White stated that this is a business use in a business district.
Sansevere stated that he was unsure whether he saw a legitimate hardship to warrant the outside staircase.
Valerius stated that without the outside staircase the building fails to meet code and they cannot access the upper
office space.
Gaffron stated that staff is accepting Lyle Oman, the building inspector's opinion, that the current inside staircase
does not meet code for the added second floor use.
Murphy asked if there is adequate parking to accommodate a Caribou coffee shop. He questioned additional
changes from the original plan, the handicapped ramp had been moved, windows, doors, and now the stairway.
Sansevere suggested the Council table the request and allow the applicant time to consider their options.
Mayor Peterson pointed out that the applicant had changed their use from what was originally proposed. The
added use they have created does not provide them with legitimate hardship. •
Valerius stated that the building inspector had led her to believe getting approval for adding the exterior stairway
would be no big deal. She maintained that the City was denying her use of her building.
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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 27, 2005
7:00 o'clock p.m.
11. #05 -3125 Christine Valerius, 2377 Shadywood Road, Continued
McMillan pointed ate out that additional rental office space impacts parking, just how much must be investigated g d by
Valerius asked for her item to be tabled and encouraged the Council to come by and see the beautiful building, or
help her to identify a different place to construct a staircase, though it may not look as good as proposed.
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Murphy moved, Mayor Peterson seconded, to i I
for the purposes of redesign. VOTE: Ayes 5, N
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
e #05 -3125, Christine Valerius; 2377 Shadywood Road,
0.
Murphy reported that both May Street and Bollum Road would be shut down the next day, though no one really knew if
and how the State government shutdown might impact the highway project.
PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
None.
• CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
* 12. Application for Payment No. 14 -Final
White moved, McMillan seconded,- approving P
Fire Station, from Rochon Corporation, in the
Joint Long Lake Fire Station Account. VOTE: �
13. Cingular Water Tower Lease Agreement
Murphy asked what the water tower would look lik
Moorse stated the antennas would be located on a r,
Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, approving
antennas on the Navarre water tower, and to au
agreement. VOTE: Ayes S,Nays 0.
14. Mn/DOT Traffic SignaTAgreement for the'f
McMillan asked whether the traffic lights would inc
Lake Fire Station, Rochon Corporation
mt Application No. 14-final-revised, for the Long Lake
nt of $17,548.21, and to authorize payment from the
5, Nays 0.
under the bowl of the tower.
lease agreement with Cingular for the placement of
ize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the lease
Interchange
a 'cobra'-type street light.
Murphy pointed out that the `cobra' light is a standard" construction practice.
Moorse stated that he believed there was some flexibility in design depending on the lamp style chosen, adding
that he would speak to MnDOT about the subject.
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 27, 2005
7:00 o'clock p.m.
14. Mn/DOT Traffic Signal Agreement for the 6112 Interchange, Continued
McMillan moved, Mayor Peterson seconded, approving the elements of the cost sharing agreement as set
out in the letter of April 25, 2005, and to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the final
agreement that will reflect the information in the letter on the condition that the Administrator ask about
the `cobra' lights. VOTE: Ayes S, Nays 0.
* 15. Appointment of Golf Course Seasonal Employee
White moved, McMillan seconded, to hire seasonal employee Taylor Peterson at the proposed wage rate of
$8.10 under the applicable provisions of the PERA rules. VOTE: Ayes 5, nays 0.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
* 16. LICENSES
Special Event Permit
1. Applicant: Lee Harren
Event: Wedding and live music for approximately 300 guests
Location: 175 Landmark Drive •
Date: Saturday, July 30, 2005
Time: 3:00 —10:00 p.m.
White moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the above listed licenses. VOTE: Ayes 5, nays 0.
* 17. BILLS
White moved, McMillan seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
ADJOURNMENT
Sansevere moved, Mayor Peterson seconded, adjourning the City Council Meeting of June 27, 2005, at 10:45
p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
ATTEST:
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk
Barbara Peterson, Mayor
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