The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About05-27-1986 Council Minutesi - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 27, 1986 ATTENDANCE 8:28 P.M. The Orono Council met on the above date with the following members present: Mayor Butler, Councilmembers Grabek, Frahm, Adams, and Hammerel. The following represented the City staff: City Administrator Bernhardson, Public Works Coordinator Gerhardson, Building and Zoning Administrator Mabusth, Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron, and City Recorder Peterson. City Attorney Barrett was also present. CONSENT AGENDA* It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel, to approve the Consent Agenda* as submitted. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES* It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel, to approve the Minutes of the regular May 12, 1986 Council Meeting as submitted. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public at this time. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: #990 WARD FERRELL 3405 WATERTOWN ROAD VARIANCE - DENIAL RESOLUTION Mr. Ferrell was present and requested that this matter be tabled because his attorney was unable to attend this meeting. It was moved by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Grabek, to table this matter until the June 9th Council meeting. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. #991 AND #1018 WILLIAM J. ULRICH* 1535 AND 1595 BOHN'S POINT ROAD AFTER -THE -FACT CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS Upon staff recommendation, it was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel, to table this matter until the June 9th Council meeting pending additional information. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. #999 BELDEN /MELINE / 3598 NORTH SHORE DRIVE VARIANCE - DENIAL RESOLUTION Due to the fact that the applicant's, Benn Belden and Evan Meline, were not present, Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron recommended that this matter be tabled for a month and he will notify applicants. 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 27, 1986 #999 BELDEN /MELINE continued It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Grabek, to table this matter until the June 23, 1986 Council meeting. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. #1010 DUANE HALL 1860 SHADYWOOD ROAD PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - DENIAL RESOLUTION Because Duane Hall was not present, Zoning Administrator Mabusth recommended that this matter be tabled. She also recommended that Mr. Hall be advised to seek legal counsel. It was moved by Councilmember Grabek, seconded by Mayor Butler, to table this matter until the June 23, 1986 Council meeting and direct staff to advise applicant to seek legal counsel for this reveiw. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. #1011 EXCELSIOR BAY YACHT CLUB* DEERING ISLAND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE Upon staff recommendation, it was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel, to table this matter until the June 9, 1986 Council meeting. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. ZONING AMENDMENT Zoning Administrator Mabusth reviewed with the Council the proposed Zoning Amendment changes. Some of the items discussed were: a) Not allowing fences within 75' of the lakeshore on lots divided by a major thoroughfare. b) Major change proposed would not allow 3 -1/2 foot fences within 75 feet of the lake with the exception of lockboxes. c) Stockpiling - regulate by 1) not allowing more than 10% of fill to be stockpiled OR 2 ) amount to be allowed based on foundation footprint size. Staff to review and determine. d) Berms - definition and controls. e) Mean height should be addressed. Staff to revise the proposed Zoning Amendment to reflect Council's concerns and bring the amendment back for Council review at their June 23rd meeting. 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 27, 1986 BIG ISLAND* LOT AREA VARIANCES RESOLUTION #1997 - #2002 It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel, to adopt the following Resolutions approving Lot Area Variances for properties on Big Island: Resolution #1997 - Record Lot No. 11, V. William Melin Resolution #1998- Record Lot No. 28, J.W. Vanderhoof Resolution #1999 - Record Lot No. 41, Scriver /Burch Resolution #2000- Record Lot No. 36, Stephen O'Gara Resolution #2001- Record Lot No. 40, D.W. Pratt Resolution #2002- Record Lot No. 14, D.J. Kilbane Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 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: BOHN'S.POINT PETITION City Administrator Bernhardson reported on a petition regarding construction noise on Bohn's Point related to the Ulrich construction. It was moved by Councilmember Hammerel, seconded by Mayor Butler, to accept staff's information related to the petition presented by the residents on Bohn's Point. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. ED LEHMAN - NOTICE OF CLAIM City Administrator Bernhardson reported on the claim for water installation from Mr. Ed Lehman and after reviewing the matter, staff's recommendation is that the City has no liability in this matter. Ed Lehman was present and explained his recollection of the conversation with Public Works Coordinator Gerhardson and stated that the City should stand behind an employee's statement. Due to -.the.fact that there was an apparent misunderstanding and that the bill is a year and a half overdue, it was moved by Councilmember Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Adams, to authorize payment of -up to $500 (staff to determine amount and contact Mr. Lehman). Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 3 io MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 27, 1986 TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARD - MINNESOTA SAFETY COUNCIL It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel, to accept the Traffic Safety Award and commend those within the City who have promoted safety, not only during 1985 but, throughout the years. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. POLICE RESERVE FUNDING City Administrator Bernhardson reviewed the recommendation to undertake a donation for private events and that the money be used to train and equip the Police Reservists. UTILITY RATE STUDY It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Grabek, to approve the recommendation for utilization of this means to fund equipment and training for the Police Reservists. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. City Administrator Bernhardson reviewed the Water & Sewer Rate Study with the Council. It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember Adams, that the Council approve the recommendation of staff for the 1986 Sewer & Water rates effective beginning the 3rd quarter of 1986. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. LaDean McWilliams, 1130 Willow Drive, mentioned the reduction rate system that the'City of Long Lake is currently using. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that staff will review it. HIGHWAY 12 STUDY TOUR - JUNE 2, 1986 - 6:30 P.M. Council accepted the scheduled Highway 12 Study Tour to be held on June 2, 1986 at 6:30 P.M. RAILROAD CROSSING - STUBBS BAY ROAD* AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION #2003 It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel, that the City Council adopt Resolution #2003 giving it's approval to the installation of new .standardized equipment at the crossing of Burlington Northern tracks at Stubbs Bay Road. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. SETTLEMENT ARTHUR PRIESZ It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember Frahm, the City Council approve the payment of $1,490.00 to Arthur Priesz, Jr. as the City was in receipt of a hold harmless agreement. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. n L' L MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 27, 1986 ADMINISTRATOR'S INFORMATION* It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel, to accept City Administrator Bernhardson's information report regarding: Long Lake Sewer- VanEeckhout, Metro Waste-Control Commission /Fulmer Property, Lorge Property -2695 Casco Point Road, Gregory Property -1410 Shoreline Drive, and A.R.I. Contracting Work Commencement -Sewer Project. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: City Attorney Barrett had nothing to report at this time. LICENSES* BILLS* It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Cbunci lmember Hammerel, to approve the following licenses: Septic System Installers - Jerry Johnson Excavation Gabage & Refuse Collector - Baldy Sanitation, Inc. Solicitor's License - Fabian Seafood Co. Home Occupation License - Rod Minnich, 340 Old Crystal Bay Rd. Motion, Ayes 5, 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 5, Nays 0. NO SMOKING - COUNCIL CHAMBERS It was moved by Councilmember Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel, to eliminate smoking in the Council Chambers. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. ADJOURNMENT 9 :40 P.M. It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Grabek, to adjourn the Council meeting at 9:40 P.M. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. ATT ST: D rothy . Hallin, City Clerk Mary C. utler, Mayor Tim Ada s, Acting Mayor 5