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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-1996 Council MinutesSJ ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 22, 1996 ROLL The Council met on the above date with the following members present- Mayor Edward J. Callahan, Jr., Gabriel Jabbour, J. Diann Goetten, and JoEllen Hurr. Charles Kelley was absent. Representing Staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, City Attorney Tom Barrett, Building and Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth, City Engineer Glenn Cook, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Mavor Callahan called the meetmg to order at 7:00 p.m. ( * #1) CONSENT AGENDA Item #3 was added to the Consent Agenda. Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ( * #2) REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 1996 Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 8, 1996. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 0 PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Park Commissioner Ilse had no comments at this time. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS There was no representative of the Planning Commission present. PUBLIC COMMENTS George Johnson, 879 N. Brown Road, commented that he was applying for sewer. He said he has met with his neighbors and asked about the timeline for sewering. Jabbour said the MUSA amendment would be decided by the Met Council in the next 34 months. Johnson asked if there was any way he could be of assistance noting his ability to contact legislators. Goetten told him to stay tuned and noted the need for the amendment proposal to move forward before any contact with legislators. is l; MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 22, 1996 (Public Comments - Continued) . Callahan asked if the Johnson property was included in the amendment proposal. Moorse said the Johnson property would fit within one of the 50 "undesignated" units adjacent to sewer. Staff has met with the Met Council staff. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( #3) #2094 RODNEY A. CRAWFORD, 4705 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VACATION - RESOLUTION #3667 Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to approve Resolution #3667 for vacation. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Callahan noted the concerns expressed in the past regarding the building of an ice arena, and the need for a change in the ordinance. The Planning Commission was to review the ordinance, but the review was expanded by Staff to include review of a wider range of uses, greenhouses, clubs, tennis clubs, YMCA, gun clubs, boat clubs, etc. Callahan asked if the Council should direct the Staff and Planning Commission to only review the ice arena use. Goetten remarked that she was of the opinion that the particular use for the ice arena is would be reviewed. Hurr said she felt it would be wise for the Staff to anticipate regulation in regards to the Veterans Camp. Hurr said she has not read the information given to the Planning Commission and would need to do so. Goetten said it was unknown what would be done at Big Island. Callahan opined that the economics of time would keep the discussion to the ice arena only. Jabbour said the ice arena has an immediate need with plans to begin construction in spring. Although the Board of Education will not sign the lease for the arena without 90% of the funding, the Boosters are very organized and have already raised 1.3 million. The lack of financial information on the Boosters was noted. Mabusth said information regarding finances, would be in the Planning Commission minutes from their meeting of January 16. is 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL. MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 22, 1996 • (Mayor /Council Report - Continued) Callahan reiterated that the Planning Commission should review the ice arena use now and review the other uses at a later time. Mabusth agreed on the need to expedite the matter. Callahan also noted that the arena would probably not be built without sewering of the property. Another issue for discussion according to Callahan was access for Lowry Woods. This property was given to the City under conservancy and has been in planning by the Park Commission. Callahan inquired if there was any public access to the property. Mabusth said access was granted for City vehicles only through the subdivision. It had been completely landlocked prior to gaining that approval. The Park Commission had been under the impression that public parking would be allowed but has found that there are no options available for this to occur. , Moorse questioned whether the property was landlocked to pedestrian use also. The deed under which the property was given was said to need review to determine this. Mabusth said Lowry Woods has been considered an open space park area and had told Susan Wilson to ask Council for further direction if a more intense or change in use is • proposed. Callahan asked Mabusth to tind out if the City had any rights for public access. Hurr questioned whether access was desirable. U Sherokee Ilse said the Park Commission had been under the impression that the property would be usable by the public. She said Wilson had looked into several options including the purchase of a triangle of land to gain access to the property. The owner of the land in question was not interested. The Park Commission would like to use the land as a natural area to walk and hike in. It was questioned whether a utility easement could be used to gain access. The other option the Park Commission was looking into was the possibility of using the private road for access. Ilse said if the land was landlocked, then it would be for use by the neighbors only. She noted that this was a possible reason why the land was donated, which was never discussed by the Commission. Hurr noted the receipt of the land as a gift was a good idea but questioned the use of the land. Ilse said it was to walk on and enjoy. Hurr commented that the residents have the Luce Line to do that. Callahan asked Ilse to have the Park Commission advise the Council on what they wish to do about the donated land. 3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 22,1996 (Mayor /Council Report - Continued) • Jabbour asked if the City asked to gain access when the subdivision was done. Mabusth said it is her understanding the City asked for an easement for access and utility purposes, not for the general public. Jabbour asked about the original request. Mabusth said the access easement was not to include parking. There is no other easement beyond the standard easement over the private road. Callahan noted the Park Commission's request for the Council to address the access issue. Ilse said the Park Commission sees the problem as being in the Council's court as to how access can be gained. Goetten inquired of the size of the parcel. Ilse said Lowry Woods was 14 acres. Callahan said more information would need to be gained. He noted the cost for a pedestrian easement should be low. Both Callahan and Jabbour said they do not favor a parking easement. Ilse asked if parking could be done on CoRd 84. Mabusth said she was not aware of any restrictions. Jabbour noted the need to look at the conditions of the gift to see what can be done. Hurr said alot of these gifts are restricted to open space only. • Goetten informed the Council of new regulations being set by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the sale of tobacco to minors. She brought up the subject to avail the Council of information for future assessment. Jabbour informed the Council of the request by Steve Fames for a resolution from Orono in support of creating a quiet water zone in front of his propertv. Jabbour said he did not believe in doing this as it puts pressure on other areas. He noted that high water is becoming the rule and not the exception. He said this is his view as well as that of others. Jabbour said Fames called Hurr after not being satisfied with what Jabbour had to say on the subject. Hun remarked that she has the packet of information but is not sympathetic with Fames' request. Hurr commented that Fames is asking for support because he does not want to rip -rap his shoreline. Hurr inquired if Fames had requested support from the City. Mabusth said he has not contacted the City. ENGINEER REPORT There was no Engineer's report. • 4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 22, 1996 • CITY ADM3 TC'''D A TnD�C DsDRnT t \1U tilCll Vi\ U i \L "i Viii ( #4) TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY RELEASE TO ADJACENT OWNERS - RESOLUTION #3668 WITHHOLD FROM AUCTION Moorse reported that the City has indicated it is not interested in obtaining the three tax forfeit properties listed in the memo but did ask the County to hold off from offering two of the properties for sale to the public until certains issues were resolved. The City asked the Countv to correct the classification on the third propertv so the parcel would not need to go tax forfeit. Jabbour said he was in support of the gas station being brought to a suitable condition. Mabusth noted that the County has funds available for this to be accomplished. Hun moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt the Resolution #3668 reflecting Staffs recommendation regarding the parcel with P.I.D. 03- 117 -23 24 0004; and to authorize Staff to submit a letter to the County recommending parcels 10- 117 -23 42 0022 and 33- 118 -23 43 0016 be withheld from auction for up to one year. Callahan asked if the County was aware of the one property being residential. Mabusth • indicated Staff has made that very clear. • Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#5) HIGHWAY 12 MORATORIUM - ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #144, 2ND SERIES Callahan reported that the amendment was to allow the Highway 12 corridor development moratorium to be extended. Callahan said the committee membership is Callahan, Goetten, and Kelley of the Council and Peterson, Lindquist, and Smith of the Planning Commission. Callahan asked that a meeting be scheduled for Monday. Januaiv 29, 8 :00 a.m. Goetten asked if it was possible to have an update on the information. Moorse said he would get the information to her. Callahan moved, Jabbour seconded, to adopt Ordinance No. 144, Second Series, extending the Highway 12 Corridor Moratorium to July 22, 1996. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 22,1996 ( #6) SALE OF vvD.Pi.vTS PROPERTY - P^LiCE Jtn[VLiD CAIL� . Moorse reported that the request was for approval to sell two police squad cars, both with over 100.000 miles_ that were replaced with new cars. Hurr asked if the cars would be sold at auction. Moorse said the City does not use the regular County auction but has it's own bid process, which has enabled the City to get better prices. Callahan moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the sale of the two police squad vehicles to the highest bidder as per City ordinance. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. . ( #7) REPLACEMENT OF FISHING PIER DOCKS Moorse informed the Council that Staff would like to replace the existing docks with roll - in docks. He noted that the current 8' section docks take slot of time to put in and take out of the water and also to maintain. Jabbour asked if the roll -in docks would sit on the shore or be stored off - season. Moorse said thev would be stored but no location was designated at this time. Hurr said she was concerned with docks sitting out on shore and being stolen. Hurr said she could not give her support until more information was gained. Jabbour agreed with • Hurr. Callahan said the cost of the docks should come from the Park Commission fund. Goetten said the Commissioners should be informed of that decision. Callahan moved, Hurr seconded, to table approval for purchase of roll-in docks until more information could be obtained. Vote: Aves 4. Nays 0. Goetten asked what the life of the new docks would be. Moorse said he had no figure on it_ but with the light use_ felt it would be a long life time. Jabbour said the treated lumber docks had a 10 year life. Jabbour said he would not want any docks to be left on the shore and wanted to be informed on how the docks would be transported. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Barrett requested an Executive Session. U 6 • • • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 22, 1996 ( * #8) LICENS;vI Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to approve the following licenses: Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Special Event Permit: James Bruce Homes Spring Preview 565 Leaf Street Yaracte or riomes Marcn 9 -2.4, 1990 Cigarette License: ( * #9) BILLS John A. Downey Wavzata Country Club 200 Wayzata Boulevard Jimmie G. Holtz Jimmie's Lounge 3380 Shoreline Drive LeRoy Koehnen Navarre Amoco 3360 Shoreline Drive Don Scherven Navarre Lanes 3435 Shoreline Drive Steven M. Corl Navarre Liauors Inc. 3421 Shoreline Drive Richard W. Bloomquist Rick's Super Valu 3333 Shoreline Drive Bill Wear Orono Self Service 2160 Wayzata Boulevard John O'Sullivan O'Sullivans 2420 Shadywood Road Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Callahan adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 7:38 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk Edward J. Callah ' Jr., Mayor 7