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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-1989 Council MinutesN _ % � 1 LJ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 24, 1989 ATTENDANCE 7:00 P.M. The Council met on the above date with the following members present: Acting Mayor Callahan, Councilmembers Nettles and Goetten; Councilmember Peterson and Mayor Grabek were absent. The following represented the City staff: City Administrator Bernhardson, Building & Zoning Administrator Mabusth, Public Works Director Gerhardson, Police Chief Kilbo, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron, City Attorney Barrett, City Engineer Cook and City Recorder Scheffler. CONSENT AGENDA* Councilmember Goetten requested that item #27 be removed from the consent agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of item #27, which was removed and discussed in the order in which it appears on the agenda. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS FOR GREG LE4OND RESOLUTION #2663 is The City of Orono recognized and congratulated Greg LeMond, a citizen of Orono, for his outstanding achievement of winning the Tour de France bicycle race. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adopt Resolution #2663. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING HIGHWAY 12 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT Public Works Director Gerhardson explained that there had been safety concerns expressed by area residents. The Minnesota Department of Transportation was present this evening to present a proposal to address the safety issues of Highway 12 from just east of Brown Road to Old Crystal Bay Road. Mark Benson, a representative from MNDOT provided a review of the plan to improve Highway 12. He said that the safety improvements were necessary because of the high rate of accidents that were occurring due to vehicles turning on and off of Highway 12. MN DOT intends to keep the two lane configuration, but provide enough room to provide left turn lanes and install raised concrete channelization. There will also be a controlled access along the entire north side of Highway 12. Mr. Benson noted that the plan being reviewed this evening had been revised from the • plan presented to the public in April. There had been a lot of negative feedback regarding realignment of Brown Road to meet with Virginia Avenue. The revision slightly removes the skew in the intersection and puts it in at a right angle with Highway 12. 1 MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 HIGHWAY 12 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CONTINUED There will no longer be any left access after Virginia Avenue. Mr. Benson explained in detail whether the accesses and channelizations would occur and noted that a U -Turn capability would be provided at the intersection of Willow. This is being done to better serve the businesses on the south side of Highway 12. He also advised that in light of the County Road 116 project, MNDOT intended to prepare the intersection at Willow and Highway 12 for future signalization. Mr. Benson said that the City of Long Lake held a meeting to discuss this proposal and the Mayor had indicated that he would not approve the layout being presented this evening. Mr. Benson said that Long Lake wanted to see a frontage road either between Willow and Tamarack or between Willow and Brimhall. Mr. Benson said that the project was being delayed until those layouts were prepared and presented to Long Lake. Acting Mayor Callahan and Councilmembers Nettles and Goetten expressed major concerns regarding a U -Turn capability at Willow. They all felt that that intersection was dangerous in its present state and that allowing vehicles to U -Turn would increase that condition. Nettles suggested that MNDOT consider delaying the U -Turn until such time that a stop light was installed. Councilmember Goetten asked Mr. Benson whether MNDOT intended to realign Old Long Lake Road. Mr. Benson said that the proposal presented this evening did not include such a plan, but MNDOT is looking at that as a separate issue. Acting Mayor Callahan questioned whether there would be a need for the U -Turn if the frontage road were constructed as Long Lake is requesting? Mr. Benson said that there would be no U- Turn if there is a frontage road. Mr. Craig Robinson, a Design Engineer for MNDOT, said that the U -Turns as proposed would be allowed, but the desired route would be for vehicles to turn left at Tamarack and come around. He said that MNDOT expects that signal lights will be warranted at the intersection of 12 and Willow by the time this project is started. Mr. Steve Pflaum said that he lives just off of Willow Drive and is aware of the traffic at that intersection. He said that there was an existing road that allows access to most of the businesses on the south side of 12 and a stub road could be put in to access the remaining businesses. He also observed that the proposal seemed to be designed more in favor of Long Lake than Orono, specifically in the number of accesses. He suggested that there be another curb cut to allow for a collector road on the north of Highway 12. Acting Mayor presentation. Callahan thanked Mr. Benson 2 for his • is is MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 • HIGHWAY 12 SEWER/WATER IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC HEARING 7:25 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M. RESOLUTION #2668 The Affidavit of Publication was duly noted. City Administrator Bernhardson explained that this project would include construction of water and sewer trunk improvements from Brown Road to just west of Willow. The City does have a 35% petition of the property owners between Brown and Willow. City Engineer Cook provided a detailed description of what the project would entail. Bernhardson said that initially the City understood that there would be four property owners participating in this project. However the property owners to the west of Willow have indicated that they do not wish to participate. Bernhardson said that the City can still go ahead with the project serving only the property owners between Willow and Brown Road. With regard to the Wear property, the City does have other alternatives for that share of the cost. Mr. Albert Yngve, an attorney for two of the land owners west of Willow, submitted an Objection to Improvement Project. Acting Mayor Callahan read the contents of the Objection. • There were no further comments from the public and the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Nettles asked to be informed as to the specific reasons that the Orono Center Properties objected to the improvement project. Mr. Yngve said that the Partnership objected to the proposal because they did not feel that it was necessary to run the sewer line in an up and down fashion in order to avoid Long Lake. The Partnership preferred to see the City of Orono work with the City of Long Lake. City Administrator Bernhardson explained that the City of Orono had tried to reach a resolve with the City of Long Lake to no avail. Bernhardson pointed out that if Long Lake had been included in this project, the assessment cost for the Orono Center Properties would have increased because there would have been less units to share in the cost. Bernhardson further stated that the City of Orono had been considering the need for a well and new water tower for quite some time. It was moved by Councilmember Nettles, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to adopt Resolution #2668, awarding the bid to Albrecht Excavating Inc. for the sanitary sewer and water project on Highway 12, per attachment "C ". Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. 3 MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 APPPROVAL OF MINUTES* • It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to approve the Minutes of the July 10, 1989 Regular Council Meeting. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT REPORT Mr. Eugene Strommen was present and distributed information clarifying the budget requirements for the LMCD for 1990. City Administrator Bernhardson informed the Council that he had received a phone call from an Orono resident who expressed concerns regarding the milfoil harvesting. Acting Mayor Callahan asked why the LMCD was in favor of adding 48 boats to Tanager Lake and a 200' dock extending into Lake Minnetonka in the Wayzata area? Mr. Strommen replied that the Minnetonka Boat Works had sufficient shoreline to facilitate such capacity. He said that the majority of the marinas on Lake Minnetonka have a 1:10 ratio; Minnetonka Boat Works had a 1:14 ratio. As to the 200' dock, the Board felt that due to the unusual configurations of the shoreline, the deep water and the amount of density that area is able to handle that Minnetonka Boat Works - Wayzata would be granted a variance allowing for a 200' dock. is Councilmember Nettles asked Mr. Strommen how the LMCD separates the aspect of boat storage from the actual usage of those boats on the lake. Mr. Strommen replied that such a concept applied because the request for additional boat storage was for Tanager Lake. Councilmember Goetten asked whether future reviews of the marinas would occur if circumstances should change? Mr. Strommen responded by saying that every marina had to renew their license on an annual basis. Should any changes arise during any given year, they would be examined at the time of renewal. Goetten said that she was particularly concerned about safety on County Road 15 near the Minnetonka Boat Works. Goetten said that though the County had installed a cross walk, few people were using it. Councilmember Nettles asked Mr. Strommen for opinion as to the relationship between the LMCD's jurisdiction over the water and a city's land jurisdiction. Nettles indicated that he would like to have the LMCD approach the respective city when an application is made so to allow that city to provide input and express its concerns. Mr. Strommen replied that the Minnetonka Boat Works had a review before the Planning Commission wherein it was determined that they met the criteria for parking and other such land criteria. Nettles said that the number of parking stalls required was dictated by a formula based on the number of • boat slips. He said that it disturbed him to see green area turned into parking area. He further noted that the City of Orono has, in the past required residents to remove pools due to 4 MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 • LMCD REPORT CONTINUED excessive hardcover near the lakeshore. Mr. Strommen asked if it would be appropriate in such cases to have an exchange of representatives present at key meetings? Nettles replied that he would like to see something more structured than that; he would prefer to have a written policy. Councilmember Goetten stated that if Orono wished to be more strict than the LMCD, it would have to draft an ordinance that would allow Orono to do its own controlling. City Attorney Barrett said that the City could draft an ordinance that would pertain to the City's jurisdiction over land use issues. Acting Mayor Callahan questioned how the ratio of 1 boat per 10' of shoreline came to be? Mr. Strommen replied that the general rule for shoreline ratios is 1:50. The 1:10 ratios was adopted sometime back, after many marinas were already in existence. City Administrator Bernhardson suggested that as part of the LMCD's Comprehensive Plan review that a provision could be made to have the LMCD approach an effected city first for a land use • review before going before the Board. Councilmember Goetten said that she hoped that other Lake Minnetonka cities become as strict as Orono in regard to shoreland regulations. Acting Mayor Callahan said that he was concerned about the 20% change in the LMCD budget. Callahan also questioned whether there was any return on money being spent for legal services? Mr. Strommen replied that the prosecution service is generating revenue. Callahan asked whether the revenue exceeded or equalled the expenditure. Mr. Strommen answered in the affirmative. Acting Mayor Callahan then asked for more information pertaining to the Orono resident concerned about the milfoil harvesting. Mr. Strommen explained that a resident on Crystal Bay had indicated that there was quite a bit of milfoil weed that had been cut but not picked up by the harvester. The weed was washing up on his shoreline. Mr. Strommen said that he had talked with the harvester contractor who informed him that weeds were not escaping the harvester in large quantities. • Councilmember Goetten asked about the length of time that Mr. Mixa will act in a consultant capacity. Mr. Strommen replied that his services would be needed through mid -1990, but the LMCD budgeted for his services to extend to the end of 1990. 5 MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 LMCD REPORT CONTINUED • It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adopt the 1990 budget for Lake Minnetonka Conservation District as presented. Motion, Ayes =2, Acting Mayor Callahan, Nay, due to the principle of performing an act which serves no purpose. Motion passed. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Arthur Finkelstein indicated that he was the person that had called the City regarding the Eurasian Milfoil washing up on his shoreline. He said he had seen large masses of milfoil moving with the wind from the south side of the lake to the west part of the lake. The mass was approximately 40' long by 15' wide. Mr. Finkelstein said that he was concerned about what to do with the weed and the possibility of the weed drifting back into the lake and reproducing. Ms. Dorothy Finkelstein echoed Mr. Finkelstein's concerns and added that she would be willing to clean up their shoreline if there was something they could do with the weed. Mr. Strommen said that the LMCD would be looking into this matter further. Acting Mayor Callahan suggested that the City staff look into this matter as well. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: • #1316 GARY BARR 3034 CASCO POINT ROAD VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2664 City Administrator Bernhardson stated that the Council had tabled this item at their July 10, 1989 meeting pending Mr. Barr's application with the City for a conditional use permit for guesthouse use. Bernhardson reported that Mr. Barr had filed an application with the City and that the City staff had inspected the property. Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron said that there was no second unit in the main house. There was no evidence that a stove or refrigerator had existed in the lower level. The garage does have plumbing fixtures on the second level. Ms. Laurie Kleppe, representing Mr. Barr, indicated that there were no further questions or concerns regarding this matter. Councilmember Goetten said that she was pleased to see that the applicant had complied with the City requirements. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by • Councilmember Nettles, to adopt Resolution #2664, approving the setback variance requested to construct a detached garage. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 • #1412 MARY PETERSEN 384 MCCULLEY ROAD PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION #2665 Ms. Mary Petersen was present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson provided a brief review of the application. Building and Zoning Administrator Mabusth noted that a petition had been received by the neighbors against the platting of a future through road ( Outlot B). Ms. Petersen indicated that she was opposed to the Planning Commission's recommendation to provide a 10' walking path to access the Luce Line Trail. She noted that there was a 28' vertical drop in the location proposed for this access. Mabusth interjected that this proposal was being considered by the Park Commission on August 1, 1989. Mabusth said that there is currently a gravel driveway that already serves as a Luce Line access for 2 of the lots. Ms. Petersen further stated that she was opposed to Outlot B and would prefer to have the road remain a cul -de -sac. She said that at one time there was a through road and because of the difficulties she experienced with that arrangement, she closed the road. • Ms. Sherry Menge asked why it was necessary to have Outlot B? Acting Mayor Callahan explained the City's policy regarding the need to plan for future accesses. He assured Ms. Menge and Ms. Petersen that Orono had no plans now or in the near future to develop a through road. Ms. Desyl Peterson said that the City's reasons for requiring a through road with this subdivision did not apply in this particular application. She asked that the City consider the neighbors request. She said that in the event the zoning should change, there would be a need for that property to come before the City for subdivision approval. At that time, the through road could be dedicated. Mr. Jerome O'Brien also expressed his preference to have Outlot B omitted from the City's requirements. Mr. John Menge said that he was concerned about the future through road creating another access onto McCulley Road. Acting Mayor Callahan said that he sympathized with the neighbors, but reminded them that Outlot B is not going to be a road or developed at this time. Councilmember Goetten asked City Engineer Cook about the is safety of the access onto McCulley Road in the event that Outlot B was to be developed. Cook stated that based on stopping sight distance, McCulley Road was designed for 45 to 50 mph speeds. He said that this would be a safe access. Councilmember Goetten 7 MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 ZONING FILE #1412 - PETERSEN CONTINUED • said that perhaps this matter should be tabled to allow time for the Park Commission review of the foot path. Ms. Petersen indicated that she would prefer that preliminary approval be given at this time so she could proceed. Councilmember Nettles asked about the degree to which Chippewa Lane was developed. Mabusth replied that there were 10 to 11 residences in that area. Nettles said that Outlot B would be an attractive way for those property owners to access McCulley Road. Ms. Petersen said that those residents were the same people who signed a petition opposing Outlot B. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to adopt Resolution #2665, approving the preliminary plat for Mary L. Petersen. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. #1416 JEFFREY ECCLES 3025 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2666 Mr. Eccles was not present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson explained that the applicant was seeking variance approval to construct a garage in a • substandard setback. It was moved by Councilmember Nettles, seconded by Acting Mayor Callahan to adopt Resolution #2666, approving the side setback variance to construct an attached garage. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. #1420 KEVIN NORWOOD 1300 VINE PLACE DENIAL RESOLUTION #2667 Mr. Earl Norwood was present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson reported that staff had calculated the amount of the sewer assessment refund to be $5,905.84. There have been no previous cases where the City has refunded such assessments. Mr. Norwood said that he had hoped to build a second house on the property and was now unsure as to what he could do with it. Mr. Norwood further said that his attorney indicated that he would have a good case against the City if he was not forwarned about the inability to build once he combined the lots. Councilmember Goetten said that the City had to be careful in regard to future applications such as this, but she felt that • a refund was a fair solution to this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson said this application could 8 14INUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 • ZONING FILE #1420- NORWOOD CONTINUED be distinguished from similar applications because Mr. Norwood had requested the construction of a garage and was legally required to combine the lots which precluded him from subdividing. It was moved by Councilmember Nettles, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to adopt Resolution #2667, denying the lot area variances requested for a subdivision of 1300 Vine Place. Nettles also moved to refund the appropriate amount for sewer assessment plus interest to Mr. Norwood. He further directed staff to draft a resolution in that regard. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ORDINANCE It was moved by Councilmember Nettles, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to table this item until the August 14, 1989 Council Meeting, due to a 4 /5th vote being required. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. ENGINEER'S REPORT: HIGHWAY 12 SEWER/WATER PROJECT RECEIPT OF PETITION AWARD OF BIDS • RESOLUTION #2668 ORDERING PROJECT (Item #3 above) MAYOR /COUNCIL REPORT: Mayor Grabek had asked Bernhardson to report that there had been comments printed in the paper from the Long Lake Council Meeting pertaining to the Long Lake sewer plant property. Grabek had a different understanding of the progress. He asked Bernhardson to convey to the Orono Oaks residents that he would be happy to meet with them to discuss this matter. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: COUNTY ROAD 51 PARKING City Administrator Bernhardson requested that this item be tabled to the August 14, 1989 Council meeting. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to table this item until the August 14, 1989 Council meeting. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE 2620 KELLY AVENUE Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard were present for this matter and addressed the concerns of the City regarding his home occupation. He also presented a petition that had been signed by 24 of his • neighbors indicating that they had no objections to his occupation. Mr. Pritchard said that he had operated this business for six years and was required to obtain and renew his license annually with the State of Minnesota. He said that he 9 -- MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE -2620 KELLY AVENUE CONTINUED • had 2 distributors that met with him for approximately 1 hour between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. every day. He believed his business generated less traffic than that of persons selling Amway or Tupperware products. He said that he has no commercial signs and has only two chest freezers that he uses to temporarily store the frozen food until it is picked up by his distributors. The vehicles used for distribution are taken home by the distributors with the exception of two trucks that he parks in his driveway. He said that an unusual situation occurred last winter and he had 6 trucks parking in his driveway. Since that time he sold 2 trucks and has only a total of 4 trucks. He said that he would only require an office for 2 hours a day which would not be feasible. Councilmember Goetten asked whether there were any other concerns expressed by the Building Inspector? Mabusth replied that Mr. Pritchard had addressed each of the specific concerns. She said that the City's Ordinance prohibits a home occupation from having employees and from storing an excessive amount of inventory. Mr. Pritchard's business violates both of these standards. She said that the Ordinance does not deal specifically with this case. City Administrator Bernhardson said that the questions are whether the Home Occupation Ordinance incorporates the general • policy of the City and whether Mr. Pritchard meets the standards of the current Ordinance. Bernhardson said that Mr. Pritchard does have delivery trucks coming and going and his business is very noticeable. Councilmember Nettles said that the violation of the Ordinance was that the business was visible from the street. Councilmember Goetten said that she would be willing to approve this license if Mr. Pritchard could alter his business to conform to the Ordinance. She said that the traffic concerned her. Mr. Pritchard said that he would try to minimize the amount of traffic. Acting Mayor Callahan said that approval in previous cases such as this have "come back to haunt the City ". Bernhardson also explained the precedent setting danger if this application was approved. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to deny this Home Occupation application for 2620 Kelly Avenue. Bernhardson suggested that Mr. Pritchard be allowed a grace period of 120 days to find another alternative for his business. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. HIGHWAY 12 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT • City Administrator Bernhardson requested that this item be tabled until such time that further information is received back from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. 10 MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 HIGHWAY 12 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CONTINUED It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to table this item until the August 14, 1989 Council meeting. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS, ROADS AND PUBLIC ROADS Councilmember Goetten said the City needed to define its policy regarding private and public driveways, roadways. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to accept the information presented, congratulate the author, and table this item for further discussion until either the August 14, 1989 or August 28, 1989, Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. 1990 BUDGET RESOLUTION City Administrator Bernhardson explained that the City had to meet an August 1st deadline. The City has identified a levy and expenditure and does not anticipate exceeding that amount. By the 15th of August, the maximum levy must be set. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, that the Council establish $1,514,658 as its maximum tax levy (levy limit base plus special levies) together with establishing $2,925,000 as a maximum General Fund • expenditure amount for 1990. These amounts may be amended downward should the City choose by its budget process to so revise, and these amounts are subject to change should the State alter the property tax system for 1990. Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. TRANSFER OF FUND BALANCE RESOLUTIONS #2669 AND #2670 It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adopt Resolution #2669 transferring the Emergency Contingency Account assets and fund balance from the General Fund to the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund, effective August 1, 1989, and to adopt Resolution #2670 transferring $1,905,000 from the General Fund to the Building Outlay Fund for buildings capital outlay; and to credit the interest earned in the Building Capital Outlay Fund to the General Fund as a budgeted source of revenue. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. JOHN HOLLANDER Mr. Hollander was not present for this matter. Acting Mayor Callahan requested that in the future items such as this appears under the "public comments" section of the agenda. . MINNESOTA CYCLE TOUR Ms. Sharee Marcus and Mr. Dennis Smith were present to address the City's concerns that resulted from the previous bike tour that occured in the spring. The problems arose due to the MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 MINNESOTA CYCLE TOUR CONTINUED construction on County Road 19 and an increased number of riders. Mr. Smith said that the number of riders for previous tours had never exceeded 1500, but the last tour had approximately 3000 people. He said that measures would be taken to pre- register for this next tour and no more than 2000 participants would be allowed. The start of the race will also change there will more of an even flow of riders throughout the tour. In addition, a command center will be established for the purpose of communicating with the area police and the volunteers. There will also be an increase in the number of volunteers. Councilmember Goetten relayed her experience and disappointment with the previous race. She said that it appeared as though there was no supervision. She said that she would not be inclined to approve the license. Goetten said that she observed 4 to 6 cyclists riding abreast and felt that was a very dangerous condition for motorists, as well as the cyclists. Police Chief Kilbo reported the concerns of the Police Chiefs of Wayzata, South Lake and Minnetrista Police Departments. Kilbo said he was concerned about the ability to control that number of riders, and said that he would like to have $300.00 paid in advance to cover overtime wages that will be needed. In addition, adequate signage would need to be posted. Kilbo believed that 2000 cyclists were excessive. Mr. Smith reiterated • that there had been no problems with previous rides consisting of 1800 cyclists. Acting Mayor Callahan did not believe it was good policy to have outside forces controlling the activities that occur within the City. Councilmember Nettles suggested issuing bibs with numbers to each rider. The number on the bib would correspond with the registration information pertaining to that rider. This would allow the Police Department to issue citations to riders that violate the law. Nettles suggested tabling this matter pending receipt of an application. He suggested that the applicants meet with the Police Chiefs and have the volunteers schooled properly. Mr. Smith said that he had no objections to any of the recommendations that had been called for. Councilmember Goetten indicated that she would not be willing to vote favorably no matter what steps were taken on behalf of Wheels and Spokes, Inc. Councilmember Nettles said that provided the Chief of Police indicated that the tour could proceed safely, he would be willing to approve the license. Acting Mayor Callahan expressed his reservations about Mr. • Smith and Ms. Marcus being able to meet the criteria being called for by the City and the various Police Departments. He said he 12 MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 • MINNESOTA CYCLE TOUR CONTINUED would have to see that each of the specific items were carried out well in advance of the day the tour is scheduled. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to table this matter until the August 14, 1989 Council meeting. Motion, Ayes =2, Goetten, Nay, Motion passed. LIQUOR ORDINANCE- RECONSIDERATION Councilmember Goetten stated that she was opposed to the sale of intoxicating liquor on the 4th of July. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to repeal the Ordinance allowing the sale of liquor on July 4th. Motion, Ayes =1, Nays =2, Motion failed. FACILITIES MEETING - COUNCIL /PLANNING COMMISSION* Staff is continuing to find a date that is amenable to everyone. SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT -GOLF COURSE* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to employ Donald Yeager and Fred Abrahamson as temporary employees at the Orono golf course • effective July 15, 1989, at a rate of $4.50 per hour. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT -TOM KUEHN* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adjust Finance Director Tom Kuehn's compensation to Step III Level 12 at $22.487 per hour effective June 14, 1989. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. • COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT -TOM JACOBS* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to increase Tom Jacobs' salary from $15.62 to $16.09 per hour effective July 1, 1989. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT -JAMIE BOSMA* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to increase Jamie Bosma's salary from $7.946 per hour to $8.39 per hour effective July 1, 1989. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT -CAROL HANSING* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to increase Carol Hansing's salary from $8.907 per hour to $9.418 per hour retroactive to April 12, 1989. Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. 13 MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 ADMINISTRATOR'S INFORMATION Councilmember Goetten expressed her disapproval for a Hennepin County Truck Routing Station. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to accept the City Administrator's Information regarding: Crystal Bay Road; Stubbs Bay Informational Meeting; Highway 12 -Long Term Improvements; Hennepin County Truck Routing Station; Telephone System Status; and Regional Transit Board Nomination. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: City Attorney Barrett requested an Executive Session. LICENSES* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to approve the following license: Special Event: Foot Race - Long Lake Corn Days Minnesota Distrance Running Association August 13, 1989 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. BILLS* It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to approve payment of the All Funds Accounts. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 10:25 P.M. City Attorney Barrett requested that the Council go into an executive session at 10:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 10:34 P.M. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 10:34 p.m. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. • is