HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-1986 Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1986
ATTENDANCE 7:00 P.M.
The Orono Council met on the above date with the
following members present: Mayor Butler, Councilmembers
Grabek, Frahm, and Hammerel. Councilmember Adams
arrived at 7:16 P.M. The following represented the City
staff: Acting City Administrator Gerhardson (Public
Works Coordinator), Building & Zoning Administrator
Mabusth, Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron, Chief
of Police Kilbo, and City Recorder Peterson. Also
present were City Engineer Cook and City Attorney Blatz.
YEAR XII URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 - 7:14 P.M.
The Affidavit of Publication was noted.
Acting City Administrator Gerhardson explained the
purpose of the public hearing to consider the proposed
use of Year XII Community Development Block Grant monies
in the amount of $18,689.00 to be allocated (and added
to previous amounts) to reducing the sanitary sewer
assessments to the residents in Crystal Bay that qualify
in the low to moderate income level.
Gary Printup, 1261 Briar St., stated that he was
recently informed of an additional $70,000 of funds that
have arrived from "somewhere" that are going to be used
to pay 10 parcels of eligible sewer assessments, in one
amount this year, so that there will be no
reapplications in succeeding years for people that may
fall victim to circumstances beyond their control to
make application for funds in the future. He questioned
where this additional $70,000 come from and why it is
earmarked to pay assessments off at one time and not go
under the program of annual reapplication. He noted
that this information was contained in a letter from
City Attorney Radio to Crystal Bay resident's attorney,
of which he did not have a copy of in his possession.
City Attorney Blatz stated that Attorney Radio will be
present later in the meeting to clarify this matter.
In the meantime, Mr. Printup left the meeting to obtain
a copy of this letter he has referenced.
Mayor Butler stated that the Public Hearing regarding
the Year XII funds must continue. There were no other
comments from the public and the Public Hearing was
closed.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1986
YEAR XII URBAN AENNFPIN COUNTY continued
It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember
Frahm, to approve the application for request of
Community Development Block Grant Funds for Year XII as
outlined. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
CONSENT AGENDA*
OATH OF OFFICE
Upon Attorney Radio's presence, he was asked to provide
the Crystal Bay residents with answers regarding the
formula for dispersal of $70,000 for certain sewer
assessment charges.
Attorney Radio stated that the $70,000 in question is
monies from previous years CDBG funds and also
discretionary funds provided from the County Board to
pay off qualifying sewer assessments.
Acting City Administrator Gerhardson advised the
residents present for this matter to come to his office
during office hours for clarification of these funds and
the procedure for disbursement.
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to approve the Consent Agenda*
subject to removal of item 18 (Special Events Summary
Ordinance) upon staff's request. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays
0.
Chief of Police Kilbo introduced Mr. Larry Tomcheck.
Acting City Administrator Gerhardson administered the
Oath of Office to Larry Tomcheck appointing him a Police
Officer for the City of Orono.
NOTE: COUNCILMEMBER ADAMS ARRIVED AT THIS TIME.
COMMENDATION - ROSEMARY ROSEDAHL
RESOLUTION #1976
Chief of Police Kilbo introduced Rosemary Rosedahl who
assisted police in the apprehension of the suspect
involved in the armed robbery at Snyders Drug Store in
Long Lake committed on February 23, 1986. He noted that
Ms. Rosedahl provided police with a description of the
suspect and on February 24, 1986, when the suspect
telephoned her, she engaged him in a telephone
conversation for approximately one and a half hours
during which time Northwestern Bell Security had ample
time to trace the telephone call thereby enabling the
coordination of law enforcement personnel from Hennepin
County, Orono Police, Ramsey County Sheriff's Department
and New Brighton Police to apprehend the suspect.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1986
COMMENDATION continued
After the proposed resolution was read to the public by
Mayor Butler, it was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by
Councilmember Adams, to adopt Resolution #1976 a
General Commendation to Rosemary Rosedahl. Motion, Ayes
5, Nays 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to approve the Minutes of the
March 10, 1,986 Council meeting as submitted. Motion,
Ayes 4, Nays 0.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
Planning Commission member Maureen Bellows was present
and had no comments at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Regarding the previous matter of Community Development
Block Grant Funds, LaDean McWilliams, 1130 Willow Dr..,
questioned what type of programs were repayment
programs. She also mentioned the city's involvement of
subordination to assist homeowners in refinancing.
Acting City Administrator Gerhardson noted that there
has been one request and that at this time the City will
handle this type of request on an individual basis.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR °S REPORT:
#935 WAYZATA COUNTRY CLUB*
200 W. WAYZATA BLVD
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #1977
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to adopt Resolution #1977
granting a Conditional Use Permit to permit certain
grading projects regulated under Municipal Zoning Code
Serction 10.03 Subdivision 19, and to permit
construction of a shelter building per Section 10.20
Subdivision 3. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
#967 & #968 JOHN B.A. IDSTROM*
2580 FOX STREET
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
RESOLUTION #1978
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to adopt Resolution #1978
granting Preliminary Approval for a Plat at 2580 Fox
Street. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1986
#990 WARD FERRELL
3405 WATERTOWN ROAD
VARIANCE - SECOND REVIEW
Acting City Administrator Gerhardson explained the
request for a lot width and lot area variance for two
rural properties on Watertown Road noting this was
previously reviewed by Council on March 10, 1986 which
at that time was tabled because the entire Council was
not present to review it.
Ward Ferrell was present for this matter and stated his
attorney unaware of this meeting and was unable to
attend due to a previous appointment.
Mayor Butler asked Mr. Ferrell if he wished to defer
this matter until the next Council meeting in order for
his attorney to be present. Mayor Butler informed him
that if this application is denied, he must wait six
months to reapply.
Mr. Ferrell stated that he would like to proceed with
his application and depending on the outcome will
consult with his attorney. He noted that he still
feels that he is entitled to build a house and sell one
lot to help pay for his retirement home as long as he
has owned the land since 1948. Ferrell stated he
divided it because the Council asked him to in 1958, and
the Council accepted the four lots and that the present
Council has a moral obligation to honor what that
Council told him.
Zoning Administrator Gaffron updated Councilmembers
Grabek and Hammerel (who were absent at the March 10th
meeting) that Mr. Ferrell was requesting permission for
3 homes on a total of 2.9 acres in a two -acre zone. The
3 lots are commonly owned by Mr. Ferrell and consist of
1.01 acres (upon which Mr. Ferrell's present home is
located), 1.04 acres, and .85 acres respectively. He
noted that applicant has submitted soil testing and site
plans to indicate that both septic systems and houses
can be placed on each lot. He noted that the question
is whether this would set a precedent by granting
approval.
Mr. Ferrell noted that the "28 similar case" parcels
noted in staff's memo are less than two acres with the
exception of one and that none of these parcels have
been owned as long as he has owned his property. Mr.
Ferrell stated that he had planned to build a retirement
home on one lot and sell the other lot for payment for
the house and retirement equity. He feels that the
financial hardship should be considered.
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#990 WARD FERRELL continued
Mayor Butler stated that the Council has to consider the
legalities involved with future requests if they were to
approve his application.
Councilmember Adams noted that even by allowing one home
to be built would require a variance of the 2 acre
minimum lot requirement.,
Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron noted that the
zoning code has changed during the time that Ferrell has
owned the property, however the code did not
specifically address "commonly owned" lots until 1984.
City Attorney Blatz stated that it was the Council's
duty to enforce the code as it stands today and that
comments made by previous councilmembers are not legally
binding.
Councilmember Grabek noted that (per memo) within a 1/2
mile radius of the applicants property, there were 37
houses with less than 2 acres and 39 with 2 acres or
more. He stated that part of the common ownership
rationale was "how do these lots fit in the surrounding
area "? He questioned if Ferrell's lots would support
septic systems.
Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron stated that the
lots would support septic systems under limited
development i.e. no tennis court, pool, etc.
Councilmember Grabek asked City Attorney Blatz the legal
ramifications involved if this were approved.
Attorney Blatz stated that there is a potential problem
which the Council should reveiw. As far as granting a
variance, Council must find an undue hardship to Mr.
Ferrell. She noted that in 1981 a similar request was
denied because applicant did not demonstrate a hardship,
no sanitary sewer was available, and insufficient area
and width. She stated that it is her opinion that if
Council cannot differentiate Mr. Ferrell's property from
others, that by granting the request in effect they
would be changing the ordinance.
Councilmember Grabek questioned whether there would be
legal justification to approve this application without
changing the ordinance based on 1) a house can be built
on each lot safely with septic system 2) it is
consistent with the neighborhood size lots 3) applicant
has been a citizen of Orono since 1936.
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#990 WARD FERRELL continued
Attorney Blatz stated that it is a policy decision
Council must decide upon and that the undue hardship
finding must be spelled out in the resolution to support
the variance approval.
Councilmember Grabek stated that it seemed to be the
"just" thing to do to grant this variance and he felt it
would not be making that much of an exception for other
cases that may come up.
Mayor Butler stated that this was a dilemma due to the
unique circumstances however, she felt realistically she
would have to recommend denial because, in her view, it
would completely change the zoning policy. She
expressed her fear in having to plant another sewer
system.
Councilmember Frahm stated that he has problems with the
"common ownership" issue and whether there is a
difference between sewered areas vs. non - sewered areas.
He noted that if this request were approved the
ordinance should be changed and be more clearly defined.
Councilmember Grabek stated that he felt the direction
of the change made in 1974 was to be able to provide a
reviewal on an individual basis.
Planning Commission member Bellows stated that one way
to differentiate between common ownership vs. separate
ownership, in separate ownership the hardship would be
not allowing them to use their property, whereas, in Mr.
Ferrell's case he is able to live on his property and
use it. She also noted that the only hardship in Mr.
Ferrrel 1's case is financial which cannot be considered
as a valid hardship.
Mayor Butler noted that she would be open to allowing
one additional home but not two.
Councilmember Hammerel stated that this is a hard
decision but he felt two houses in an area where there
is not enough area for one house without a variance is
an excess, especially in an unsewered zone.
Councilmember Adams stated that he felt sympathetic in
Mr. Ferrell's case but he felt 1 acre lots in an
unsewered area is undesirable.
Councilmember Grabek questioned whether there would be a
problem because Mr. Ferrell's attorney was not notified.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1986
#990 WARD FERRELL continued
Attorney Blatz stated that she felt Mr. Ferrell made a
knowledgable waiver of attorney and was made aware that
he could have delayed the matter in order to have his
attorney present.
Councilmember Grabek questioned if approval of this
request would significantly impact the non - sewered area.
Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaff ron stated that in
his opinion, it would not have a significant impact in
that particular area.
Mayor Butler stated that taking into consideration that
the request is for development of three residential
units on 2.9 acres in a 2 -acre zone; it was moved by
Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember Adams, to direct
staff to prepare a resolution of denial based on the
following:
At this point, Mayor Butler again stated that she felt
it fair to inform Mr. Ferrell, that before an actual
vote and decision is made, he has the option to request
tabling of his application in order for his attorney to
be present.
Mr. Ferrell's response was that he did not think it
would make any difference because the Council' has
already made up their minds.
1) Extent of variances.
2) Known fallibility of septic systems on small
lots.
3) Denial does not deprive owner's rights to
reasonable use as residential property as it stands
now.
4) No hardship to the land justifying request.
5) Zoning code demands 2 acres of dry buildable
property per parcel wherein this parcel is 2.9 acres
overall requesting 3 buildable lots.
Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 1. Councilmember Grabek voted nay.
#1007 CAROL TRAPP*
4701 WEST BRANCH ROAD
PRELIMINIARY SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION #1979
Carol Trapp was present for this matter.
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to adopt Resolution #1979
granting Preliminary approval for a plat at 4701 West
Branch Road. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
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#1010 DUANE H. HALL
1860 SHADYWOOD ROAD
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION
Acting City Administrator Gerhardson explained the
request for a subdivision and variance at 1860 Shadywood
Road in which properties are legally combined.
Applicant is requesting to a subdivision of a lot line
rearrangement to create a new building site and
variances of lot area, lot width, and hardcover.
Planning Commission recommended denial of this
application. He noted that Mr. Hall has notified staff
and Council in his letter (attached to memo) that he
would not be able to be present at this meeting but
requests Council to act on his application in his
absence.
Mayor Butler asked Attorney Blatz her opinion regarding
action on this application without applicant's presence.
Attorney Blatz stated her recommendation would be to
defer action until applicant and /or a representative for
applicant is present.
Based on Attorney Blatz's opinion, it was moved by
Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Grabek,
to table this application.
#1013 STEVE KATAINEN
3850 SHORELINE DRIVE r
COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW
Acting City Administrator Gerhardson explained the
application for a commercial site plan reveiw for
proposed 801x84' structure to house furniture
sales /storage operation. He noted that the furniture
store use is not currently addressed in the B -5 zone,
however the Planning Commission has found the use to
meet the intent of the B -5 zoning district. Applicant
has provided all necessary information and has agreed to
enter into a developers agreement to assure completion
of certain site improvements.
Steve Katainen was present for this matter.
Zoning Administrator Mabusth noted that the City
Engineer and M.C.W.D. has confirmed that the property
will have no drainage problems and are satisfied with
the hydrolic info-rmation submitted by applicant's
engineer.
Mr. Katainen indicated that th
be finished on all four sides
however the actual building
finalized.
proposed building would
with brick & wood siding,
drawings have not been
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1986
#1013 STEVE KATAINEN continued
Because Council would like to see the final plans before
giving final approval, it was moved by Councilmember
Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Grabek, to grant
preliminary approval of the Commercial Site Plan and
upon receipt of the final plans for signage, lighting,
landscaping, and exterior finish of building will grant
final approval; and developers agreement to be provided
before issuance of building permit. Motion, Ayes 5,
Nays 0.
1986 JOINT USE DOCK LICENSE*
SANDY BEACH PLACE
RESOLUTION #1980
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to adopt Resolution #1980
approving a Joint Use Dock License to Sandy Beach Place
for the period of January 1, 1986 to December 31, 1986.
Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
ENGINEER °S REPORT:
ORONO MWCC INTERCEPTOR UPDATE
City Engineer Glenn Cook introduced Michael Lynch of
Bonestroo & Associates who is working for the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission on the Metro Waste
Interceptor in Orono.
Mr. Lynch reported that the infiltration /inflow study
done in 1981 indicated that it would not be cost
effective to eliminate the infiltration/inflow to extend
the life of the interceptor system. At that time, Orono
told MWCC to increase capacity or there would be a
problem in the near future. He noted that in April 1985
they reached capacity in which 15,000 gallons of sewage
overflowed into Lake Minnetonka. At this point, he was
hired by MWCC to study the system to determine the areas
that were under capacity and present a preliminary
design report. Upon approval of the report by MWCC they
anticipate improvements to begin in Spring 1987.
Mr. Lynch explained the findings of the study which
contained present and future daily wastewater flows,
future flow summary, and lift station & interceptor
analysis. He pointed out that most of the lift stations
were currently over their respective rated capacities.
He presented three alternatives to improve the system
taking into consideration cost efficiency and causing
minimal disruption.
Because this project is only at the preliminary stage,
Mayor Butler requested Mr. Lynch to keep them informed
on this matter.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1986
MWCC INTERCEPTOR continued
He stated that he would report back when the project is
at the preliminary design stage.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
CABLE TV REPORT:
Mayor Butler had nothing to report at this time.
There was no Cable TV report at this time.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
JOHN S. PILLSBURY, JR.
315 WOODHILL ROAD
FINAL SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION 11937
Councilmember Adams reported that this item was
previously presented to the Council at their March 10th
meeting in which Councilmembers Grabek and Hammerel were
absent. He stated that before the Council took action,
he made them aware that he was a trustee of the Woodhill
Country Club explaining that he felt there was not a
conflict of interest involved because neither he or
Woodhill Country Club would benefit financially from
approval of the subdivision. However, even though he
felt there was no conflict of interest involved, he
would abstain from voting if the other Council members
felt otherwise. It was noted that this application would
be delayed for a month in order to get a quorum vote.
Due to the fact that City Attorney Barrett, Mayor Butler
and Councilmember Frahm agreed that there was no
conflict of interest, the Council took action and voted
3 -0 approving the Class I subdivision. Councilmember
Adams stated that because there is now quorum present,
he would abstain from voting if the Council felt it
necessary to reconsider the motion, however he still
felt there was no conflict of interest involved.
City Attorney Blatz stated that she concurred with
Attorney Barrett's opinion that there was no conflict of
interest involved due to the fact that there was nothing
in the subdivision resolution that stated that Pillsbury
had to sell to Woodhill Country Club.
After discussion, it was the Council's unanimous opinion
that there was no conflict of interest involved and felt
no reason for Councilmember Adams to abstain from
voting. In support of this, Council decided to ratify
the vote in this matter.
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to adopt Resolution #1937
approving a Class I Subdivision for John S. Pillsbury,
Jr. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1986
LAKE MINNETONKA USE & ACCESS*
It was moved.by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, the City Council accept the
information relating to the Metro Council's Lake
Minnetonka Task Force. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
FACILITIES ASSESSMENT*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, that the City Council accept the
assessment report for discussion at its April 28, 1986
meeting. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
NA`iARRE REDEVELOPMENT*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, that the City Council accept
the information from the Administrator regarding Navarre
Redevelopment and that the issue be discussed at the
April 28, 1986 Council meeting. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
ADMINISTRATOR'S GOAL SETTING AND EVALIIATION*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, the Council accept the various
documents from the Administrator and that the 1986/87
Goal Setting together with Council discussion of the
Administrator's first year performance be placed on the
agenda. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
SPECIAL EVENTS SUMMARY ORDINANCE
It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember
Frahm, to approve the summary ordinance for publication
of Ordinance No. 5.25 and 6.08 Parades and Special
Events. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0.
Councilmember Adams suggested some additional type of
notification of this ordinance to realtors, Parade of
Homes, etc. -
RESIGNATION - STEVE PEARSON*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to accept the resignation of
Steve Pearson as patrol officer effective 3/18/86.
Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
EMPLOYMENT - POLICE OFFICER*
LARRY TOMCHECK
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to confirm the employment of
Larry Tomcheck as a Police Officer for the City of Orono
effective April 10, 1986. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1986
3220 WATERTOWN ROAD -
HAZARDOUS BUILDING PROCEEDINGS
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to direct staff to hold in
abeyance hazardous building proceedings if a reasonable
fix up schedule can be maintained by current owner.
Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
SHAVER /TEARSE RIGHT -OF -WAY PERMIT*
RESOLUTION #1983
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to adopt Resolution No. 1983
grainting right -of -way permit to the Shaver /Tearse
property application P.I.D.02- 117 -23 43 0011. Motion,
Ayes 4, Nays 0.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK*
RESOLUTION #1981
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, that the City adopt Resolution
No. 1981 establishing April 20 -27, 1986 as National
Volunteer Week in the City of Orono together with
proclamation thanking all the City's volunteers for
their excellent efforts. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
CRYSTAL BAY SEWER PROJECT -
CAUCUS RESOLUTION
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, that the City Council
acknowledge receipt of the caucus resolution dated March
18, 1986. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
DRIVEWAY - 1180 ELMWOOD - QUIT CLAIM DEED*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, that Council approve the
information as presented by staff for driveway easement
at 1180 Elmwood Avenue. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
RESIGNATION*
ASSISTANT CHIEF WINTON BURMASTER
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, that Council accept the
resignation of Assistant Chief Winton Burmaster,
effective April 30, 1986. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT GOLF COURSE*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to employ temporary help at the
Golf Course as follows:
Doug Erickson, Betty Stevens, Stephanie Sligo, Roy
Peterson, Elizabeth Gallo, and Don Oas at hourly pay
ranging from $4.20 to $4.90 per hour.
Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 14, 1986
SPRING CLEAN UP - MAY 3RD AND MAY 10TH*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, that the Orono annual Spring
Clean Up be scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd and
Saturday, May 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motion,
Ayes 4, Nays 0.
TRAPPING PERMIT - 1700 SHORELINE DRIVE
Council reviewed the application for a limited leghold
trap (underwater trapline) permit from Irwin Jacobs,
1700 Shoreline Drive, for a period of one year.
Mayor Butler questioned the time period of one year
stating that the traps could be potentially dangerous if
forgotten about.
Councilmember Grabek concurred with Mayor Butler stating
that he felt this type of trap should be eliminated from
populated areas as they can be dangerous to pets &
children. He stated that there have been complaints
about traps being allowed previously and that they are
not frequently checked. He noted that there should be
consideration of'signage and that there is alternative
methods to protect trees that should be addressed such
as screening. He suggested approval of the permit for
30 to 90 days and then reviewal.
It was moved by Councilmember Grabek, seconded by
Councilmember Adams, to approve the Trap Permit for a
period of 90 days only. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0.
ADMINISTRATOR'S INFORMATION*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to accept City Administrator
Bernhardson's Information report regarding Big Island,
Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan, and Traffic
Review of Hwy. 12 /Willow Dr. Intersection. Motion, Ayes
4, Nays 0.
VANEECKHOUT BUILDING CORPORATION REQUEST
Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained that a
letter of request arrived during City Administrator
Bernhardson's absence from VanEeckhout Building
Corporation to connect to Long Lake's sewer system. He
noted that he prepared the memo for Councils'
information only and upon City Administrator
Bernhardson's return a meeting will be set up with Mr.
VanEeckhout for review.
Mr. VanEeckhout was present for this matter and noted
that the property in question is adjacent to the City of
Long Lake and is a very "difficult site to work with ".
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Mayor Butler advised Mr. VanEeckhout to
City Administrator
discuss the matter
meeting.
to review it and the
further at the April
meet with the
Council will
28th Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION 10:30 P.M.
At this time, the Council and City Attorney Blatz
entered into Executive Session.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT :*
QUORUM INFORMATION
LICENSES*
BILLS*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to accept City Attorney Blatz's
information report regarding Quorums & Effective of
Absentions. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to approve the following
licenses:
Limited Firearms Use Permit -
John Harold /Steven Panuska, 3140 Watertown Rd.
Solicitation License - Discount Flowers
On -Sale Beer License - Orono Golf Course
Special Events License -
American Youth Hostels Minn. Ironman Ride,
Bicycle Ride on April 27, 1986
Home Occupation License -
Ben Meinhardt,3585Sixth Avenue North
Garbage & Refuse Collector's License -
Blackowiak & Son
Woodlake Sanitary Service Inc.
Septic System Installer License -
Halstad Contracting
McCarty Water and Waste
Ingleside Engineering & Construction Inc.
Earl W. Day & Sons Inc.
Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to approve payment of the All
Funds Accounts and Liquor Store Accounts. Motion, Ayes
4, Nays 0.
ADJOURNMENT 11:50 P.M.
It was
Grabek,
moved by Mayor Butler,
to adjourn the regular
seconded by Councilmember
Orono Council meeting at
Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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Mary C. nu t ler, Mayor