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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES FOR MARCH 22, 1999
ROLL CALL
The Council met on the above mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Gabriel
Jabbour, Council Members Richard Flint, Barbara Peterson, and Bob Sansevere. Council Member
Charles Kelley was absent. Representing Staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, City Attorney
Tom Barrett, Planner /Zoning Administrator Elizabeth Van Zomeren, Senior Planning Coordinator
Michael Gaffron, Assistant Zoning Administrator Paul Weinberger, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, and
Recorder Jackie Young.
Mayor Jabbour called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
( #1) 7:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING, 7:01 P.M. - 7:04 p.m.
On Sale and Sunday Liquor License - Spring Hill Golf Club at 725 Sixth Avenue North
City Administrator Ron Moorse stated that the Spring Hill Golf Club is requesting an On Sale and
Sunday Intoxicating Liquor License. Although an on sale liquor license is usually issued to a
• restaurant open to the general public, the State Liquor Control Commission has indicated it is
possible to consider club members and their guests to be the general public for purposes of the
liquor license. Private golf clubs generally obtain a "Club" liquor license; however, a club license
requires the private golf club to be in existence for a minimum of three years. The Spring Hill
Golf Club will not meet this requirement until the year 2000.
Moorse indicated all the required reviews have been completed. The Police Department has also
completed their background investigation and has indicated no objections to granting the license.
City Attorney Barrett commented Orono's ordinance is identical to State Statutes regulating
liquor licenses and he is willing to accept the State Liquor Control Commission's interpretation of
that statute.
Mayor Jabbour noted that the Spring Hill Golf Club will be required to obtain a "Club" liquor license
after three years.
There were no public comments.
Flint commented that it should be understood that Spring Hill Golf Club will obtain a "Club" liquor
license once eligible.
Flint moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the application of Spring Hill Club for an
On Sale and Sunday Intoxicating Liquor License at 725 Sixth Avenue North.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
( #2) This item follows Item #8.
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( #3) CONSENT AGENDA •
Items 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, and 24 were added to the Consent Agenda.
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
"(#4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 8, 1999
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of March 8, 1999, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
"(#5) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Special Meeting of March 16, 1999
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the minutes of the Special City Council
meeting of March 16, 1999, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS - Peter Welles, Representative
None
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS •
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Shelly Storch, 1245 Woodhill Avenue, stated she would like to comment on the lawsuit filed by
Woodhill Country Club. Storch indicated their land was acquired by their developer from Woodhill
Country Club who had purchased the land originally from Mr. Pillsbury. The sale was dependent
on approval of the subdivision. Storch stated the development of the subdivision went well until
last May when the Woodhill Country Club started construction of a private road to the country
club due to improvements to Highway 15, which work was subsequently stopped by the City.
Storch indicated their neighborhood has incurred approximately $10,000 in legal fees and additional
engineering fees to contest the lawsuit filed by Woodhill Country Club. Storch noted that an
affidavit has recently been produced by Woodhill Country Club from Mr. Pillsbury wherein he
supports the country club's position, which Storch finds difficult to accept. Storch urged the City of
Orono to allow the judicial process to be followed through and the facts to be evaluated by a judge.
Storch indicated she received a phone message from the president of the Woodhill Country Club
who indicated that the private roadway was intended to be open only on a temporary basis
while the improvements to Highway 15 were being completed and would only be open to club
members.
Jerry Storch, 1245 Woodhill Avenue, stated it is their understanding that the City Council is
considering allowing the road to Woodhill Country Club to be open on a permanent basis, which •
in his opinion would be unsafe and unjust to the surrounding property owners. Storch noted the
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Public Comments, continued)
position of the country club has changed over time with the country club now pursuing permanent
access. Storch indicated they were led to believe at the time of their purchase that they were
purchasing a house on a cul -de -sac, which would not be the case should this road be approved.
Storch urged the City Council to keep this road access closed.
Mayor Jabbour commented that it was the City's position they would not act on this matter until
the proper public process has been completed. The City has requested from the beginning that
Woodhill Country Club go through the appropriate public process, and at this time the City has
not made a determination as to the status of the roadway. The City is currently in the process of
discovery and no decision will be made by the City until the appropriate public process has
been completed.
Jabbour stated it is the intent of the City Council to deal with this matter in good faith and this
issue is open for discussion between the residents of Orono and Woodhill Country Club.
Storch noted that they have not sought out publicity on this issue but have approached the City
in a good faith effort in order to arrive at a just solution to this problem.
Jabbour commented that it is not his desire to discuss this issue at length since the country club
is not represented at tonight's meeting, but he would like the citizens to know that they do have the
right to be heard on this issue.
• ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
*( #6) #2227 GARY TUCKER, 3466 IVY PLACE - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION NO. 4257
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve Application #2227, 3466 Ivy Place, and
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4257, a Resolution Granting an Amendment to a Variance to Permit
a Change to the Roof Line for Property Located at 3466 Ivy Place. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
( #7) #2451 LYLE AND GRETCHEN SHAW, 1780 SHADYWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES
Moorse indicated the Applicant has requested that this item be removed from tonight's agenda and
be set on the April 12th agenda.
Weinberger stated a letter extending the time period through May has been sent to the Applicants.
Peterson moved, Flint seconded, to table Application #2451, 1780 Shadywood Road, to the
April 12 City Council meeting at the request of the Applicants. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
( #8) #2458 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT - LRAC -1, ONE FAMILY LAKESHORE RESIDENTIAL
Mayor Jabbour indicated the City Attorney has some concerns regarding this item and would like
the Planning Commission to review this item again.
City Attorney Barrett stated there are findings of fact that the Planning Commission should review
. before arriving at a determination.
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( #2458 Zoning Code Amendment, continued)
Mayor Jabbour commented that this item should be discussed jointly with the Planning Commission
and the City Council, and suggested that this item be discussed at their Thursday morning workshop.
Sansevere moved, Peterson seconded, to have the Planning Commission review the
Zoning Code Amendment again due to new findings of fact that are now available.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
( #9) #2465 ROBERT ERICKSON, 364 AND 372 WESTLAKE STREET - LOT LINE
REARRANGEMENT
Robert Erickson, Applicant, was present.
Michael Cronin, Developer, was present.
Weinberger stated the Applicants are proposing a subdivision of a lot line rearrangement that results
in two substandard lots located at 364 and 372 Westlake Street. These parcels contain houses and
a number of accessory buildings that would be removed prior to new home construction.
The Applicants have agreed to deed a portion of their property to the City for the east half of a
future cul -de -sac at the end of Westlake Street and have requested the City give credit to both
properties for hardcover and structural coverage for the land deeded.
Weinberger stated for the property located at 389 Westlake the access is off of an alley that is e
platted and it is unlikely that access will ever be obtained for that parcel off of Westlake due to
existing topography.
The property located at 372 Westlake Street is comprised of 2.01 acres, which meets the minimum
lot size required by the zoning code, and contains a homestead and two rental cabins which are
all vacant at this time and are scheduled to be removed pending approval of this application. This
property was assessed for one sewer unit, which has not yet been connected, and a SAC fee is
required prior to connection. Staff would recommend sewer hookup for the newly proposed building
site.
Weinberger stated the property located at 364 Westlake Street is comprised of .65 acres and has a
lot width at the street of 50 feet. The house currently located on the property is currently being
used as a rental unit and is served with sanitary sewer. The Applicants intend to use the property
as a rental unit until the property is sold. The Planning Commission has recommended that the
structure be removed by January, 2000.
The Applicants have proposed to remove, at their expense, the hardcover from a portion of
Westlake Street south of the proposed cul -de -sac and to provide landscaping in that area. The road
would be closed, not vacated, and the public would continue to have access to the lakeshore
through the platted right -of -way.
Weinberger stated the issues before the City Council tonight are whether or not the lot line
rearrangement is acceptable; the impact the proposed cul -de -sac would have on the hardcover and
Westlake Street; whether the location of the cul -de -sac is acceptable, and whether a portion of
Westlake Street should be removed.
Cronin requested that the City Council approve the application as submitted.
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( #2465 Robert Erickson, continued)
There were no public comments.
It is the recommendation of City Staff and the Planning Commission that this application be
approved based on the conditions contained in the March 17, 1999 Staff report.
Mayor Jabbour commented that the City is not in a position at this time to vacate a portion of the
public roadway to the shoreline and that it should be City policy that lake access lanes not be
vacated.
Peterson remarked she has a problem with approving two non - conforming lots.
Gaffron stated that this application will improve the present situation in that area.
Sansevere suggested that signage be erected to show that there is a public access there.
Cronin stated he is aware of the need to keep that roadway open for public use and the Applicants
are willing to work with City Staff on this issue. Cronin indicated that no work would be done on this
area until construction is commenced.
Flint inquired whether the two lots could be combined to create one conforming lot.
Gaffron stated one of the reasons Staff supports this application is because the lot line rearrangement
will not increase density in this area.
• Flint stated he would be in agreement with this application if public access to the lake is provided.
Sansevere inquired whether City Staff has explored any other options for these parcels.
Weinberger stated Staff has looked at other options but feel that this proposal best meets both
parties' goals, noting that it is easier to work with lots that are squared off more evenly.
Erickson stated they have looked at other options but feel this arrangement works the best.
Sansevere commented he would support this proposal.
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve Application #2465, 364 and 372 Westlake
Street, granting of a lot line rearrangement subject to the conditions outlined in the
March 17, 1999 Staff report. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
( #2) PRESENTATION BY SCOTT THOMAS - CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF MCWD BOARD OF
MANAGERS
Thomas addressed the City Council and requested their support of him as a candidate for the
MCWD Board of Managers. Thomas stated he is a civil engineer with 20 years experience and
has a good understanding of the watershed process.
Thomas stated if elected to the MCWD Board of Managers his goals would be to, #1, identify the
resources in the watershed district clearly and to list the expectations of the resources for the
• watershed district; #2, shift the focus of the board away from the day -to- operations; and #3, predict
the future needs of the watershed district by looking at a 20 year window.
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(Presentation by Scott Thomas, continued)
Thomas commented he would like to work closely with the City in achieving these goals.
Mayor Jabbour remarked that the City has basically supported Mr. Reid in the past, noting that the
City has not been requested to support anyone else for this board. Jabbour inquired how Thomas
would go about improving the relationship between the participating cities and the watershed board.
Thomas stated in his view the board should function as a resource to the cities and to allow the
cities to have better input into how the watershed district could be improved and maintained. One of
his goals would be to develop and provide each city with a resource plan that would enable the cities
to actively maintain their watershed district to a certain standard.
Thomas commented that in his opinion there currently is a deficiency in predicting what issues will
come up in the future and a failure on the part of the board to request input from the cities on how
they would like the watershed district to be maintained. Thomas stated he would like to make it
more of a joint effort before the board and the cities by developing an overall comprehensive plan for
the watershed district.
Sansevere indicated he is in support of Thomas' ideas and goals.
Flint stated in his view there is too much emphasis being placed on engineering solutions, which
are not resolving the problems. Flint remarked that the City of Orono is taking steps to insure that
hardcover is limited along the lakeshore and to keep the area as natural as possible.
Thomas stated in his view the board needs to have common sense solutions to the problems with •
the watershed district and to provide the communities with accurate and adequate information on
how to best maintain the watershed district so they could enact ordinances to maintain and
improve the water quality.
Flint stated he is impressed with Mr. Thomas, but feels that the City should wait to see if there are
any other applicants for this position before drafting a letter supporting a particular individual.
Thomas indicated that his interview is on April 13, with the board voting on April 20th.
Mayor Jabbour suggested this item be discussed at their Thursday morning work session and to
authorize Staff to draft a letter supporting Mr. Thomas but to delay sending it until after the
April 12th City Council meeting in the event that another candidate approaches the City requesting
their support.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
( #15) HAMM SEWER REQUEST - 485 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD
Bruce Palmer, on behalf of Edward Hamm, was present.
Gaffron stated that the City has received an updated letter of request and a site evaluation report
indicating that the potential drainfield site northeast of the house is usable; however, there are
some minor downsides relating to use of the site. Number one, three large pine trees will have to
be removed to make use of the primary site; and number two, a portion of a wooded newer - growth
buffer area between the house and the road would have to be removed to make use of the •
alternate site.
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(Hamm Sewer Request, continued)
Gaffron stated that this 18 acre parcel is also limited in that it contains only one viable septic site
and is unlikely that it could support more than two or three normal sized homes in total. With
City sewer, the site might be able to accommodate as many as seven or eight homes based on a
two acre minimum lot size.
Palmer expressed concerns that the well would be located approximately 55 to 63 feet from the septic
site, existing trees and overgrowth would need to be removed, and the close location of the
septic site to the residence. Palmer stated in his opinion hookup to City sewer is reasonable in
this case due to those concems. Palmer noted that the Applicant is willing to assume the costs
for sewer hookup and is willing to stipulate that future development will be limited.
Gaffron commented that this residence is near to the City's existing sewer system.
Mayor Jabbour stated if sewer hookup is approved, the City needs to demonstrate a hardship for
this property. Jabbour commented the City needs to establish certain guidelines which should be
considered before sewer hookup is approved for any application. _
Gaffron stated the findings of the City Council are incorporated into the resolution adopted by the
Council.
Flint noted this application satisfies three out of four criteria established by the Metro Council.
Other factors cited by the City Council in support of this request included tree preservation, no costs
• to be borne by the taxpayers, the site will be restricted to three residences for future development,
the fact that the existing three residences would require six septic sites and only two are available,
the likelihood of needing to incorporate pumps and complex piping to make septic work on the site,
and the risk of failure due to poor soils.
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the sewer request by Edward Hamm, 485 Orono
Orchard Road, based on the recommendation of City Staff, subject to sewer hookup being
limited to the three existing dwellings with a deed covenant being executed by the Applicant
stating that this parcel can be developed into no more than three lots, and all costs of hookup
being borne by the Applicant. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Mayor Jabbour stated at the joint meeting with the Long Lake City Council he suggested that a
committee be formed with Long Lake to look at consolidation between Long Lake and Orono and to
look at the long -term goals of the two communities. Jabbour suggested that Jim Murphy, Mark
Engelbretson, Cliff Often, and Maybeth Christiansen be considered for that committee.
Flint recommended that the City look at appointing representatives from different sections of the
community to give the committee an overall view of the City.
Sansevere stated that in his view a representative from the Navarre area should be appointed
provided they are well - qualified for this committee, noting that Rick Meyers is from the Navarre area.
Flint commented that the Casco Point area should also be represented. Flint inquired how many
• representatives will need to be appointed to the committee.
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(Mayor /Council Report, continued) •
Mayor Jabbour stated three representatives will be appointed.
Peterson inquired whether an alternate should be appointed.
Mayor Jabbour suggested that Engelbretson could be the alternate.
Flint noted that the entire City will not be represented by only three appointees to this committee.
Mayor Jabbour indicated that he will make sure the interests of the entire City are well represented.
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to form a joint committee with Long Lake and to
direct City Staff to contact Jim Murphy, Maybeth Christiansen, and Cliff Otten to see if they
would be willing to serve on this committee. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
Mayor Jabbour indicated he attended a meeting with the Mound School District who is faced with
the problem of having their senior citizens displaced from the current senior center building, and that
the City of Orono should take steps to gather more information concerning this issue. Jabbour stated
that Minnetrista has offered the senior citizens a piece of land and bonding to have them relocate out
in that area.
ENGINEER REPORT
*( #10) NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING - ORONO ORCHARDS SANITARY SEWER •
PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 4258 AND RESOLUTION NO. 4259
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4258,
a Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed
Assessment for Orono Orchards Area Sanitary Sewer. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4259,
a Resolution for Hearing on Proposed Assessment Orono Orchards Area Sanitary Sewer.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
*( #11) REQUEST FOR PAYMENT #5 - NAVARRE WATER TREATMENT REHABILITATION
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve Request for Payment #5, to Shank
Constructors, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, in the amount of $59,759.00.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
( #12) BALDUR PARK SEWER PROJECT EASEMENT
Moorse stated the City Council at the March 8th meeting ordered the preparation of a feasibility
study for an assessment sanitary sewer project to serve the end of the Baldur Park peninsula.
Moorse stated he would like authorization for City Staff to contact William Franklin to obtain a
utility easement across his property.
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the recommended plan for obtaining an •
easement for the Baldur Park peninsula sanitary sewer extension project and
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authorization for staff to send letter to property owner regarding obtaining an easement
for this project. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
*( #13) HENNEPIN COUNTY ROAD 15 RESTRIPING PROJECT IN NAVARRE
There was no City Council action on this matter.
*( #14) ORDER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STUBBS BAY ROAD CUL -DE -SAC
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve City Engineer preparation of plans and
specifications to complete a Cooperative Agreement project with MnDOT for the
closure of the TH12 1Stubbs Bay Road intersection. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT, CONTINUED
*( #16) INSURANCE AGENT OF RECORD AGREEMENT EXTENSION
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve and authorize extension of the Agreement
for Insurance Brokerage Services between Youngdahl Companies and the City of Orono,
for an annual fee of $7,200, commencing January 1, 1999 through January 1, 2000, and
. from year to year thereafter until canceled in writing by either party. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
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*( #17) 1999 INSURANCE BID AWARD
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to award the 1999 insurance package effective
January 1, 1999 to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for the workers
compensation coverage, $28,280; for the comprehensive municipal property and
casualty package, $73,162; for the umbrella excess liability, $18,273; for the petrofund
reimbursement, $595; for the open meeting law, $725; for the boiler and machinery,
$1,412; for the surety bonds, $833; and for the golf course liquor liability, $582.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
( #18) CITY'S OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO MN /DOT REGARDING THE HIGHWAY 12
PRELIMINARY LAYOUT
Moorse reviewed his March 18, 1999 memorandum regarding the City's official comments to
MnDOT regarding the Highway 12 Preliminary Layout.
Jabbour moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the City's official comments regarding
the Highway 12 preliminary layout as presented, or with changes as desired.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
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'( #19) APPROVAL OF SEASONAL GOLF COURSE EMPLOYEES
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve a seasonal employee, pay range of •
$6.70 to $7.45 per hour for the 1999 season. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the hiring of the employees listed at the
proposed wage rates and under the applicable provisions of the PERA rules.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
'( #20) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REPEAL OF THE STATE SALES TAX FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT PURCHASES - RESOLUTION NO. 4260
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4260,
a Resolution Supporting Repeal of the State Sales Tax for Local Government Purchases.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
(items #21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 follow Item #23)
( #23) SCHEDULING A MEETING WITH TOWNLINE ROAD RESIDENTS REGARDING OPTIONS
FOR TOWNLINE ROAD
Mayor Jabbour requested that a letter be sent to the residents describing the Medina position, the
impact the additional homes will have on their neighborhood, and what will happen to the road if
the City constructs a cul -de -sac. Jabbour suggested a meeting be held to discuss this project
before the next City Council meeting. •
Moorse stated he will schedule a meeting for 6:00 p.m., on April 12th.
( #21) APPOINTMENT OF A CITY CONTACT PERSON TO THE ORONO SCHOOL DISTRICT'S
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES /HEALTHY YOUTH PROGRAM
Moorse suggested in the interest of time, this item be continued to the next regular City Council
meeting.
Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to continue this item to the April 12 City Council
meeting. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
'( #22) LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR WECAN REQUEST FOR CDBG FUNDS
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to authorize City Staff to draft a letter of support for
WeCAN regarding their CDBG grant application. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
'( #24) RECEIPT OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL
REPORTING - 1997 FINANCIAL REPORT (INFORMATION ONLY)
There was no City Council action on this matter.
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*( #25) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF LAND BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR
• EASEMENT PURPOSES FOR ACCESS TO THE SAGA HILL PARK AREA - RESOLUTION
NO. 4261
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4261,
a Resolution Authorizing the Taking of Land by Eminent Domain for Road, Trail,
Drainage and Utilities Easement Purposes Related to the Saga Hill Park Area.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Barrett requested an executive session to discuss pending litigation.
OTHER ISSUES
Flint noted that two special events will be held in Orono on May 2, 1999. Flint inquired whether
anyone has contacted the Orono Police Department as far as traffic issues.
Moorse indicated City Staff will notify the Orono Police Department of the upcoming events.
'( #26) LICENSES
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the following licenses.
• VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.
Half Marathon
May 2, 1999
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
American Diabetes Association
Bike Tour on Luce Line
June 6, 1999
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
*( #27) BILLS
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account.
VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.
( #28) APPOINTMENT OF PART -TIME POLICE OFFICER AND FULL -TIME COMMUNITY
SERVICE OFFICER
Moorse stated City Staff is recommending the hiring of a new part-time police officer. Moorse
suggested the part-time CSO person be appointed to that position and a new CSO person be
• hired.
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(Appointment of Part-Time Police Officer and Full -Time Community Service Officer, •
continued)
Peterson indicated she would like to see the new police officer be hired on a full -time basis.
Jabbour commented that the position should be reviewed to determine whether full -time status is
necessary.
Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the hiring of Jeffrey Johnson as the
part-time police officer and to approve the hiring of Robin Hoecht as the new CSO.
VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1.
Peterson was opposed because the position was on a part -time basis and not a full -time position,
noting she is 100 percent in support of both candidates.
ADJOURNMENT
Flint moved, Sansevere seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
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