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Home My WebLink About01-25-2010 Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 25, 2010 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL • The Orono City Council met on the above - mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor James White, Council Members James Murphy, Lili McMillan, and Cynthia Bremer. Representing Staff were Finance Director Ron Olson, City Attorney Soren Mattick, Assistant City Administrator of Long - Term Strategic Planning Mike Gaffron, Zoning and Planning Coordinator Melanie Curtis, Planner Evelyn Turner, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, and Recorder Jackie Young. Mayor White called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Item Nos. 8 -15 were added to the Consent Agenda. Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *2. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 11, 2010 Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2010 Orono City Council meeting as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — LINDA FEUSS, REPRESENTATIVE Feuss stated she had nothing to report but would be available for questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 3. #06 -3234 BRIDGEWATER BANK, 4725 & 4731 NORTH SHORE DRIVE — VARIANCE RENEWAL — RESOLUTION NO. 5910 Conrad Rohl, Real Estate Broker, stated he had the understanding that there was going to be an individual present tonight who is interested in purchasing the lot at 4725 and who had some questions regarding the driveway. Rohl indicated he attended tonight's meeting to hear her questions and the City's response. Rohl indicated he has a buyer currently living in California who is seriously interested in purchasing the property but that he also has some questions he would like to raise. The first question relates to the construction of a deck and/or patio on the lakeside of the patio. The potential buyer was wondering • whether that would be a possibility and whether there are any variances available that would allow that. Murphy asked if he is speaking of 4725 North Shore Drive. Page 1 of 5 F2 1 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 25, 2010 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (3. #06 -3234 BRIDGEWATER BANK, 4725 & 4731 NORTH SHORE DRIVE — Continued) Rohl indicated he is. Bremer noted the City spent a considerable amount of time reviewing and approving the two houses that were constructed on those two lots but that the only item before the City Council tonight is a renewal of a lot line rearrangement. Bremer stated the owner could submit a variance application but that it was her recollection the prior applicant made the decision that he wanted to maximize the size of the house and forego a deck or patio. Curtis stated at the time the house was proposed, the lakeside of the home contained some large windows that were replaced with some patio doors, which requires a three foot landing. Curtis indicated it is her understanding that the landing has not yet been constructed. Bremer pointed out that Staff would have the complete file showing what previous permits and work has been done on the property. Rohl stated he would like to have an acknowledgement from the City Council that a deck or patio would be considered in that location. Murphy stated the City would consider such a request if an application is submitted, and recommended Mr. Rohl speak with Staff regarding his specific proposal. Tom Johnson, Bridgewater Bank, indicated he is also here to listen to the comments by the one potential is buyer about the driveway. Johnson stated it is his understanding the potential buyer does not have an issue with the heated driveway but was wondering whether the driveway could be delayed until there was a buyer for the other lot. Curtis stated if the Council approves the application tonight, the documents would get filed and the lots would be able to be sold. Mattick noted this is a renewal of a lot line rearrangement and the deeds have already been drafted. The deeds and resolution will be filed, which will allow the two lots to be sold. Curtis stated the future buyers of the lots would need to work with the City on proposed improvements or changes to the approved plan. The driveway is already part of the approval and could be addressed with an escrow or a letter of credit. Murphy asked what the difference is between the resolution marked as Exhibit A and the resolution marked as Item #3. Curtis stated Exhibit A is a lengthier resolution and that Item #3 simply reaffirms the previously approved resolution. Murphy moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5910, a Resolution Granting Subdivision of a Lot Line Rearrangement and Variances for Properties Located at 4725 and 4731 North Shore Drive. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. is Page 2 of 5 4 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 25, 2010 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. *4. #08 -3350 FREDERICK C. PETERS, 3127 CASCO CIRCLE — VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 5906 Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5906, a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 5765, 3127 Casco Circle. VOTE: Ayes4 , Nays 0. *5. #08 -3381 BARRY TANNER (NAVARRE LANES) 3435 SHORELINE DRIVE — CUP EXTENSION — RESOLUTION NO. 5907 Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5907, a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 5803, 3435 Shoreline Drive. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *6. #09 -3414 PATRICK & KATHY MIDDLETON, 720 TONKAWA ROAD — VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 5908 Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5908, a Resolution Revising Resolution No. 5857, File No. 09 -3414, and Resolution No. 2324, File No. 1227, 720 Tonkawa Road. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *7. #10 -3439 SEAN AND MARIE McLEAN, 25 CYGNET PLACE — VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 5909 • Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5909, a Resolution Granting a Variance to the Orono, Minnesota, City Code Section 78 -420. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Murphy noted there was a letter to the editor in the Pioneer recently raising some complaints about the purchase of the land on Big Island by the City. McMillan noted a new speed limit sign has been erected on County Road 15. Murphy stated the permanent signs are in the process of being erected on Highway 12 and Old Highway 12. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT City Engineer Kellogg stated he had nothing to report. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *8. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES • Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the one year renewal of the contract for prosecution services with Ken Potts with an annual fee of $31,500, and the renewal of the one year contract for forfeitures to be billed at the rate of $85.00 per hour. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Page 3 of 5 w MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 25, 2010 7:00 o'clock p.m. • *9. AMEND THE 2010 FEE SCHEDULE REGARDING UTILITY RATES — RESOLUTION NO. 5911 Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5911, a Resolution Amending the 2010 Fee Schedule. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *10. 2010 PAY EQUITY REPORT Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the City's Pay Equity Report. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *11. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 2010 INVESTIGATOR VEHICLE Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the purchase of a 2010 Ford Escape for $17,687.24 plus tax, registration and other miscellaneous fees. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *12. DISPOSAL OF FORFEITED VEHICLE Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the sale of a 1989 Buick Electra, VIN #1G4CW54C5K1626553 through public auction using a sealed bid and minimum purchase price of $150.00. If the minimum bid is not reached, the vehicle would be sold through Insurance Salvage Services or a junk dealer. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. • *13. WILLOW DRIVE MILL AND OVERLAY Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to authorize the preparation of plans and specs for the Mill and Overlay Project for Willow Drive from Fox Street to the Orono/Long Lake Municipal Border. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *14. McCULLEY ROAD GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT PROJECT Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the preparation of plans and specs for the McCulley Road Guardrail Replacement Project. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Mattick had nothing to report. *15. LICENSES & PERMITS None *16. BILLS Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. VOTE: Ayes • 4, Nays 0. Page 4 of 5 ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 25, 2010 7:00 o'clock p.m. Bremer moved, White seconded, to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 7:25 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ATTEST: 4�K " I �� Lmda S. Vee, City Clerk • Kw- 04 wkzl�> am s M. White, Mayor Page 5 of 5