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Agenda for Council Meeting Set for Monday, May 23, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Orono Council Chambers, 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
1. Consent Agenda – Consent agenda items, including (*) asterisk items, are considered to be routine items to
be enacted upon by one motion by the City Council under this section of the agenda. Items on the Consent
Agenda are reviewed in total by the City Council and may be approved through one motion with no further
discussion by the Council. Any item may be removed by any Council Member, staff member or person from
the public for separate consideration. If you wish to remove any item from the Consent Agenda, please state
the item number and description of the item. Memos regarding each of the Agenda items are available in the
Public Packet - located in the lobby near the sign in sheet.
Approval of Minutes
* 2. Council Work Session of May 9, 2011
* 3. Reconvened Local Board of Appeal and Equalization of May 9, 2011
* 4. Regular Council Meeting of May 9, 2011
Presentation
5. Tour de Tonka, Tim Litfin
Planning Commission Comments – John Thiesse, Representative
Public Comments – (Limit 5 Minutes Per Person)
This is an opportunity for the public to address matters not on the agenda. The council will not engage in discussion or
take action on items presented at this time. However, the council may refer issues to staff for follow up or
consideration at a future meeting. Speakers should state their name and home address at the podium before speaking.
City Engineer’s Report
6. Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project Bid Consideration
7. Public Hearing – Annual Pubic Hearing for NPDES Phase II Storm Water Permit
Planning Department Report
8. #11-3504 Public Hearing – City of Orono – Zoning Text Amendment Residential Zoning
Districts: Garden as a Permitted Use
9. #11-3503 Public Hearing – City of Orono – Zoning Text Amendment Lakeshore Residential
Zoning Districts: Dock Rental
10. #11-3505 Public Hearing – Thomas and Martha McCune, 1473 Bay Ridge Road – Variances
11. #11-3506 Public Hearing – Orono Public Schools ISD 278, 685 Old Crystal Bay Road North –
Conditional Use Permit – Grading and Filling
Mayor/Council Report
City Administrator's Report
12. CR112 Turnback Project
13. Performance Evaluation for City Administrator
Agenda for Council Meeting Set for Monday, May 23, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Orono Council Chambers, 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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City Attorney's Report
14. Hazardous Building Removal at 200 Hollander Road – Contractor Payment
15. Maintenance Agreement
16. Licenses & Permits
Garbage Hauler Licenses
Transient Merchant License
* 17. Bills
Adjournment
Upcoming Issues and Events
2011
05/09-06/04 – Leaf and Grass Disposal, Mondays-Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
05/23 – Council Meeting, Monday, 7:00 p.m.
05/30 – HOLIDAY-Observance of Memorial Day
05/31 – Spring Photo Contest Deadline
06/01 – Planning Commission Work Session, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
06/13 – Council Work Session, Monday, 5:30 p.m.
06/13 – Council Meeting, Monday, 7:00 p.m.
06/20 – Planning Commission Meeting, Monday, 6:30 p.m. (Council Liaison – Doug Franchot)
06/27 – Council Meeting, Monday, 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday, May 9, 2011
5:30 p.m.
Page 1 of 1
Present:
Orono: Mayor Lili McMillan, Council Members Cynthia Bremer, Doug Franchot, Aaron Printup, and Dave
Rahn. Representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Assistant City Administrator of Long
Term Strategic Planning Mike Gaffron, Finance Director Ron Olson, City Clerk Lin Vee
Long Lake: Mayor Tim Hultmann, Council Members Brian Carpenter, Don Chillstrom, Liz Olson and Tom Skjaret;
City Administrator Terry Post
Hennepin County: Jim Grube, Director of Transportation and County Engineer and Craig Twinem, Hennepin
County Roads and Bridges
Jim Grube gave a presentation regarding the process of the Highway 12 turnback project, including the scope,
timing, budget, funding and getting the project started. As of January 1, 2011, jurisdiction of old Highway 12
between approximately Old Crystal Bay Road and Wayzata Boulevard was transferred to Hennepin County, and is
now known as County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 112. $20 million of state turnback funds became available with
the transfer of this portion of the highway from the state to the county. While reconstruction is to be financed
predominantly through state turnback funds, some constructions costs are not available for turnback funds and
must be borne by the cities and county, such as sidewalks and trails, landscaping or streetlights. Multi-year
conversations will take place to establish the vision and planning for the project, with road reconstruction to
begin within 15 years of the road transfer. A consultant will be retained to support the visioning process.
Committees comprised of various stakeholders including city councils, city staff, residents and businesses will be
established to meet on a regular basis.
Both Long Lake and Orono Council Members commented on the Highway 12 Turnback Committee that began
meeting in 2004 to identify values and characteristics for planning the turnback of Highway 12. Both Councils
suggested there may be pieces of previous plans that could be used by future committees to guide discussions.
Grube requested a letter from the Mayor of each city confirming each city’s willingness to proceed with the
turnback project.
The meeting closed at 6:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
________________________________________ _______________________________________
Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor
Item #02 - CC Agenda - 05/23/2011
Approval of Council Work Session Mintues 05/09/2011
[Page 1 of 1]
MINUTES OF THE
RECONVENED 2011 LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
Monday, May 9, 2011
6:45 p.m.
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Page 1
ROLL CALL
The Orono Board of Appeal and Equalization met on the above-mentioned date with the following
members present: Mayor Lili Tod McMillan and Council Members Cynthia Bremer, Doug Franchot,
Aaron Printup, and David Rahn. Representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Finance
Director Ron Olson, and Recorder Jackie Young. Hennepin County Assessors Nate Stulc was present.
Mayor McMillan called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 20, 2011
Bremer moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the minutes of the Orono Board of Appeal and
Equalization of April 20, 2011, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
COUNCIL ACTION ON ASSESSOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS
Stulc stated his recommendations on the valuations are as follows:
1. James Johnson, 4300 Watertown Road. Following an inspection of the property, the valuation
was reduced from $645,000 down to $575,000 based on the condition of the home.
2. Robert Mack, 1650 North Farm Road. Following an inspection of the property, the valuation
was not reduced from the $785,000 that it had originally been appraised at.
3. John Bessesen, 4500 North Shore Drive. Following an inspection of the property, the valuation
was reduced from $1,164,000 down to $987,000 due to the grade of the property and the
condition of the interior of the residence.
4. Bruce Birkeland, 1298 Wildhurst Trail. Following an inspection of the property, the valuation
was reduced from $992,000 down to $865,000 based on the area sales and the usability of the
land. On the adjoining property, the valuation was reduced from $1,258,000 down to $891,000
based on the land's usability.
5. Matthew Burns, 1180 Loma Linda. Following an inspection of the home, the valuation was
reduced from $825,000 down to $740,000 based on an independent appraisal he had obtained and
the condition of the interior of the residence.
6. Bill Wyatt, 4235 Sixth Avenue North. Mr. Wyatt appeared at the first meeting of the Board of
Appeal and Equalization to reserve his right to appear at the county level and the valuation was
not reduced from the original appraisal at $418,000.
7. Dave Lindberg, 3440 North Shore Drive. Following an inspection of the home, the valuation was
reduced from $1,013,000 down to $875,000 based on the condition of the interior of the house.
8. Beth Paulson, 2695 Shadywood Road. The property owner had submitted a written request to
reserve her right to appear at the county level and the valuation was not reduced.
Item #03 - CC Agenda - 05/23/2011
Approval of Reconvened Local Board of Appeal
& Equalization Minutes 05/09/201 [Page 1 of 2]
MINUTES OF THE
RECONVENED 2011 LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
Monday, May 9, 2011
6:45 p.m.
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Page 2
9. Dan Crear, 3701 Shoreline Drive. The property owner had submitted a written request to reserve
his right to appear at the county level and the valuation was not reduced.
10. Central Orono, LLC, PID#33-118-23-11-0060. This is a commercial property and the assessor
is not recommending the valuation be reduced.
Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to approve the 2011 recommendations of the Hennepin County
Assessor's Office.
Printup asked what the average decrease was for those valuations that were reduced.
Stulc indicated he does not have that information readily available but that he looks at each property
on an individualized basis based on the property's market value and the information that was provided
by the property owner.
Printup asked how many years previous they had been personally inspected.
Stulc indicated he has dealt with Mr. Johnson for a number of years and that his property has been visited
recently. The Mack, Bessesen, Birkland and Burns properties were inspected for the first time this year.
Stulc stated the assessor's office personally inspected each of the properties after the first meeting of the
Board of Appeal and Equalization.
VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
ADJOURNMENT
Bremer moved, Rahn seconded, to adjourn the Orono Board of Appeal and Equalization at 6:55
p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
ATTEST:
________________________________________ _______________________________________
Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor
Item #03 - CC Agenda - 05/23/2011
Approval of Reconvened Local Board of Appeal
& Equalization Minutes 05/09/201 [Page 2 of 2]
MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, May 9, 2011
7:00 o'clock p.m.
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Page 1 of 17
ROLL CALL
The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor
Lili Tod McMillan and Council Members Cynthia Bremer, Doug Franchot, Aaron Printup, and David
Rahn. Representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Finance Director Ron Olson, City
Attorney Soren Mattick, City Clerk Lin Vee, Assistant Administrator of Long-Term Strategic Planning
Mike Gaffron, Planning Coordinator Melanie Curtis, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, and Recorder Jackie
Young.
Mayor McMillan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
Item Nos. 9, 10, and 11 were added to the Consent Agenda.
Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 5,
Nays 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*2. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2011
Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the minutes of the Orono City Council meeting of
April 25, 2011, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
RECOGNITION
3. PLANNING COMMISSIONER MICHELLE WINER - RESOLUTION NO. 6049
Mayor McMillan read the resolution of appreciation being awarded to Michelle Winer.
Rahn moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6049, A Resolution of Appreciation
to Michelle Winer for Dedicated Service to the City of Orono. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
PRESENTATION
4. LONG LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - FIRE CHIEF JAMES VAN EYLL
Fire Chief James Van Eyll addressed the Orono City Council regarding the annual report of the Long
Lake Fire Department and an update of their activities.
Van Eyll stated it is the mission of the Long Lake Fire Department to minimize the loss of life and
property for its fire service recipients in the Cities of Long Lake, Medina, and Orono from fires, natural
disasters, and life threatening situations. It is the goal of the Long Lake Fire Department to perform these
Item #04 - CC Agenda - 05/23/2011
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes 05/09/2011
[Page 1 of 17]
MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, May 9, 2011
7:00 o'clock p.m.
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Page 2 of 17
(4. LONG LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT, Continued)
services in a professional and efficient manner by maintaining effective training, fire prevention, fire
suppression, and emergency response.
Van Eyll reviewed the leadership of the fire department and the organizational structure. There are
currently 41 active members and all members are currently firefight I or II state certified, first responder
or EMT certified, and HazMat operations certified. There were seven members who were on
probationary status in 2010.
Van Eyll reviewed the various fire department facilities and equipment. In 2010, the emergency call
activity consisted of 332 total calls. The average response time for all calls was approximately 0:05:37
minutes. There was an average of 14 members who responded per call and 58 percent of the calls
occurred between the hours of 0600 to 1800. The response time includes every call that the department
responds to. The majority of the calls occurred between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Van Eyll noted one
major call, which was a search call, resulted in 200 hours.
Van Eyll reviewed the 2010 budget for the Long Lake Fire Department, noting that the department was
under budget last year by approximately $3,300 due to a grant received from the Minnesota Board of
Firefighter Training and Education. Last year the fire department received a total of $9,400 in grants for
training.
The goals of the Long Lake Fire Department for 2010 included updating their standard operating
procedures, recruitment, implementation of a preplan program, and creation of a special events position
within the department and 100-year celebration committee. Van Eyll noted the 100-year celebration will
be held in four years. Training goals for 2010 included driving/pumping class, officer training in tactics
and communications, firefighter I and II classes, more training on smaller subjects or break-out sessions,
and training with mutual aid partners.
Goals for 2011 include the continued improvement of the fire department's health and wellness program,
creation of a new position to handle all of the uniform and firefighter gear, continuation of the review to
improve the standard operating procedures, and continuation of the creation of preplans for the 100-year
celebration. The training goals for 2011 include improvement in officer development training,
employment of more advanced firefighting tactics, improvement in medical scene training, and review
and improvement of the new recruit education program.
Bremer asked what the target membership is for the fire department.
Van Eyll indicated that 50 firefighters would be ideal and that they have two on leave at the present time.
Background checks are currently being conducted on three candidates.
McMillan commented that the fire department did a fabulous job on a house fire in her neighborhood this
past winter.
Van Eyll noted Orono/Long Lake had three significant structural fires this past year and no structural fires
in 2009.
Item #04 - CC Agenda - 05/23/2011
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes 05/09/2011
[Page 2 of 17]
MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, May 9, 2011
7:00 o'clock p.m.
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Page 3 of 17
(4. LONG LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT, Continued)
Van Eyll continued that some fundraising has been done for the proposed firefighters' memorial, with
approximately 40 percent of the goal being met. The project will be implemented in phases. The
drainage on the property has been surveyed and it was discovered that some ground will need to be
moved to accommodate better drainage. That plan will be presented to the City Council in the near
future.
PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING
5. CITY OF ORONO WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLAN
Scott Oberaigner, Orono Public Works Department noted the City of Orono is in the process of
developing a wellhead protection plan for its drinking water supply wells, which include Wells 1and 2
located near the Navarre water tower and Well 3 located near Otten Brothers Nursery.
Mark Janovec, Bonestroo, stated the wellhead protection process is overseen by the MN Department of
Health. The purpose of the program is to determine where the water supply is that supplies the wells and
to determine possible contaminants to the aquifer. It is a two-part process and details on the first part are
being provided tonight.
The map on the overhead depicted wells one and two. The blue line outlines the ten year travel of the
water. Anything within that blue line is expected to go into the wells within a 10-year time frame. The
green line is the area in the drinking water supply management area, which is based on roadways, parcel
lines and section lines, and can be managed in the planning process.
The third part of the process is to determine how vulnerable the aquifer is. If the soil consists of all sand
and gravel, it is considered to be high vulnerability. If there is a substantial amount of clay between the
surface and the aquifer, it is considered to be low vulnerability. Orono has a low to very low vulnerability
for the aquifer due to the amount of clay in the area. Also depicted on the map is Well #3.
Janovec continued that the next part of the process is to develop part two of the wellhead protection plan.
One of the components of that plan is to determine possible sources of contamination within the
management area. In a high vulnerability area, it would be necessary to look at tanks and septic systems,
but in a low vulnerability area, the main thing that will be looked at is other groundwater wells. Janovec
indicated they will be developing a management plan once those groundwater wells are identified. Part of
that process is to have a scoping meeting with the Department of Health, which is planned for sometime
in the next two weeks. Plan two of the wellhead protection plan is due June 2013. A public hearing will
also be held before that time.
McMillan asked if the City does any monitoring of the level of the aquifer.
Janovec indicated he does not believe the City does at this time but that it is likely the DNR will be
requiring that at some point in the future.
Rahn asked what brought this requirement about and if there were a number of city wells that were
becoming contaminated.
Item #04 - CC Agenda - 05/23/2011
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes 05/09/2011
[Page 3 of 17]
MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, May 9, 2011
7:00 o'clock p.m.
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Page 4 of 17
(5. CITY OF ORONO WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLAN, Continued)
Janovec stated it came about as a result of an amendment to the Safe Drinking Water in 1996. The EPA
charged the states with protecting the community water supply systems. The State of Minnesota,
Department of Health, was given the responsibility to oversee that process. The purpose of the regulation
is to identify potential threats to the aquifer and to be proactive by identifying possible sources of
contamination and to mitigate any potential threats.
Mayor McMillan opened the meeting to public comments at 7:29 p.m.
There were no public comments regarding this item.
Mayor McMillan closed the meeting to public comments.
Rahn moved, Franchot seconded, to approve the City of Orono Wellhead Protection Plan, Part 1.
VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
LMCD REPORT - ANDREW McDERMOTT, REPRESENTATIVE, AND GREG NYBECK,
LMCD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
McDermott gave a brief presentation to the City Council on the LMCD’s past history and a report on the
2010 annual report.
Efforts to improve the water quality of Lake Minnetonka began in 1889, when a special law of the State
of Minnesota provided to protect the lake from pollution. In 1946, Minnesota residents formed the
Greater Tonka Council to conserve and improve Lake Minnetonka. In the early 1950s, the League of
Minnetonka Municipalities was formed to increase the effort through more direct liaison with local
government. A coordinated and more specialized authority was deemed necessary, with the Minnesota
Legislature passing enabling legislation and the LMCD was organized in October of 1967.
The LMCD was charged with two general responsibilities: One, to regulate the use of the lake; and two,
to develop a comprehensive program to eliminate pollution.
Over the years, the LMCD has evolved. Early on, a key issue was red algae blooms on Lake Minnetonka
caused by untreated sanitary sewage. This was resolved in the 1970s when sanitary sewers were installed.
In the early 1970s, the concept of authorized dock use area rules was developed. This established
reasonable riparian rights for the placement of dock structures and watercraft. These rules have been
amended over the years. In 1978, regulations for boat density were adopted, which included the current
1:50' general rule. Other regulations have been subsequently adopted.
The first Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) was discovered on Lake Minnetonka in 1987. In response to
this, the LMCD purchased mechanical harvesting equipment and have since that time harvested EWM for
navigational purposes. The LMCD has maintained that preventing the introduction of new aquatic
invasive species (AIS) makes more sense than managing them after they have been introduced. Great
efforts have been made on this since the early 2000s.
Item #04 - CC Agenda - 05/23/2011
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes 05/09/2011
[Page 4 of 17]
MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, May 9, 2011
7:00 o'clock p.m.
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Page 5 of 17
(LMCD REPORT, Continued)
The LMCD has also adopted a number of regulations for the licensing and permitting of a number of
activities on Lake Minnetonka. These include regulations governing multiple docks, district mooring
areas, charter boats, permanent docks, special events, and winter de-icing.
The LMCD is governed by a board of directors composed of one member appointed by each of the 14
cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka. There are currently 2.5 staff members. The total population around
the lake is 104,000 plus. Lake Minnetonka consists of approximately 125 miles of shore land, 14,043
acres of surface use area, and 42 bays. The mean water depth is 30 feet and the maximum water depth is
113 feet, which is located at Crystal Bay.
The vision of the LMCD is to protect and preserve Lake Minnetonka. The mission statement reads as
follows: The LMCD provides leadership in protecting, improving, and managing Lake Minnetonka. This
is accomplished through administration and regulation; promoting cooperation and partnerships; through
innovation and education; and effective stewardship of public and private funds. The objectives include:
1. Reducing the levels of existing aquatic invasive species;
2. Preventing the introduction of new AIS;
3. Ensuring that LMCD ordinances and policies are relevant and enforceable;
4. Maintaining a strong financial foundation;
5. Promoting public access to Lake Minnetonka;
6. Ensuring that Lake Minnetonka is safe;
7. Improving public awareness of the LMCD; and
8. Protecting the lake's ecological systems.
The board members and other Lake Minnetonka stakeholders serve on a number of advisory committees
of the LMCD. These advisory committees include the following: AIS task force, environmental
committee, finance committee, ordinance review committee, personnel committee, public safety
committee, and Save the Lake committee.
Reducing the level of existing AIS is a major objective of the LMCD. To that end, the LMCD has
implemented mechanical harvesting. This harvesting program was conducted for 32 working days from
mid June through mid August. Harvesting priorities were based upon impediments to public boat
navigation on the open water. The total number of harvested loads in 2010 were 251.25, which generated
137 truck loads or 4.15 loads per day. The total number of acres harvested was 384. Approximately
$100,000 was spent on this project in 2010. Primary funding sources included the LMCD's AIS
Management Budget and a Minnesota DNR grant.
Since 2008, the LMCD has participated in a five-year herbicide treatment program on Carman's, Grays,
and Phelps Bays to evaluate whole bay herbicide treatments as another cost-effective means of managing
EWM. This project is supervised by the LMCD's AIS task force and is being done in coordination with a
Lake Vegetation Management Plan, which was prepared for Lake Minnetonka prior to the 2008 boating
season. The LMCD Board of Directors agreed to contribute up to $10,000 per bay or 25 percent of the
commercial applicator costs, whichever is less, from the Save the Lake Fund. Since this is a five-year
demonstration project, the LMCD's 2010 commitment is to participate solely in the three bays for five
years. The LMCD is not looking to expand this project to other bays at the present time until the final
results of the current project are evaluated by the technical committee.
Item #04 - CC Agenda - 05/23/2011
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes 05/09/2011
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, May 9, 2011
7:00 o'clock p.m.
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(LMCD REPORT, Continued)
In an attempt to prevent the introduction of new AIS, the LMCD has contracted for the inspection of
incoming watercraft at public accesses to reduce the chances of introducing new AIS into Lake
Minnetonka. Prior to the 2010 boating season, this contract was coordinated strictly with the Minnesota
DNR. A secondary contract for watercraft inspections was initiated in 2010 as a pilot project to
determine whether it would be a viable alternative to the MN DNR watercraft inspections. In 2010,
watercraft inspections were conducted from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day from 6 a.m. to 6
p.m. The goals of this project were to reduce the chances of a new AIS introduction in the lake, improve
public knowledge of Minnesota AIS laws through education; and improve boater behavior on complying
with Minnesota AIS laws. Approximately $44,000 was spent on this project in 2010. Funding sources
included the LMCD, DNR, and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
In 2010, the LMCD partnered with the MN DNR to coordinate three training sessions for area lake
service providers on the prevention and management of AIS. Lake service providers that attended these
training sessions included commercial marinas, dock installers, yacht clubs, charter boat companies,
commercial transporters, and commercial boat clubs. The purpose of the first training session was to,
one, provide a summary of MN AIS laws; two, provide a summary of MN AIS infested bodies of water;
three, outline what precautions need to be done before launching watercraft and installing docks when
they are brought from AIS infested waters; four, to identify who to contact when a watercraft or dock
comes to Lake Minnetonka with a suspected AIS; and five, to address stakeholder questions and
comments.
With the announcement by the MN DNR that zebra mussels were discovered in Lake Minnetonka, the
last two training sessions were focused on, one, the extent of the zebra mussel infestation on Lake
Minnetonka; two, to summarize MN AIS laws; three, to summarize what precautions lake service
providers need to take to prevent the spread of zebra mussels to other bodies of water; four, what efforts
were implemented by the MN DNR to assist lake service providers to comply with state laws; and five, to
address stakeholder questions and comments. Continued lake service training is planned in 2011.
A further objective of the LMCD is to ensure that LMCD ordinances and policies are relevant and
enforceable and to identify problematic ordinances. In 2010, a petition was made to change an ordinance
that prohibits the commercial sales of food, beverages, supplies, or other merchandise from any watercraft
on Lake Minnetonka (excluding charter boats). No changes were recommended after the committee
consulted with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Water Patrol and the Hennepin County Health Department.
Two ordinance changes were recommended by the committee. First, an ordinance was adopted by the
LMCD Board that further defines signage on Lake Minnetonka. Second, the committee has
recommended changes to the "public amenities" section for special density licenses. The committee
recommendations are currently being considered by the board.
The LMCD is also active in enforcing ordinances. A proactive code enforcement program was
established in 2006 to enforce LMCD watercraft storage ordinances at residential sites. The primary
enforcement efforts established for this process are to: One, identify and/or re-inspect sites storing five or
more restricted watercraft that do not have a multiple dock license; and two, identify and/or re-inspect
sites storing three or four larger, restricted watercraft that do not comply with the 1:50' General Rule.
The LMCD's philosophy on problematic dock sites is to bring sites into compliance with watercraft
storage ordinances through a three-phase communication process. The LMCD Board has expressed an
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interest in compressing that communication process down to two years starting in the 2011 boating
season.
There has been a shoreline inventory project conducted since 1971. The three primary objectives that
have been historically established for the project include the following: One, establish the total number of
watercraft stored on Lake Minnetonka; two, outline data collected from historical shoreline boat storage
counts; and three, identify any observable trends from the data collected. The total number of watercraft
stored in 2010 was 9,230, which was the lowest number of boats for all the years since 2000. Residential
watercraft storage provided for 52 percent in the runabout or cruiser classification, while multiple dock
facilities provided for 68 percent.
Another high priority of the LMCD is to maintain a strong financial foundation. In 2010, the LMCD
evaluated its general/administration and AIS management reserve fund policies. Based on the
recommendations of the LMCD'S auditor, the LMCD has established a target fund balance for both fund
accounts of 30 to 50 percent of annual expenses. Future work is needed on addressing LMCD’s
equipment replacement fund, which is used for depreciated EWM harvesting equipment. The LMCD has
been unable to address the auditor's recommendation due to the LMCD's efforts to keep the member
cities' levy flat since 2009 due to the economic challenges. The LMCD will need to address this in the
near future.
The Save the Lake Committee was established in the 1970s. It is a non-profit initiative of the LMCD to
provide supplemental funding from privately raised, tax-deductible donations. The donations received
fund projects that benefit the environmental and recreational needs of Lake Minnetonka which are not
currently being funded through the cities' levy and other revenue sources. Donations increased by 29
percent in 2010, from $32,862 to $42,492.
Another key priority of the LMCD is to promote public access to Lake Minnetonka. In 2010, the LMCD
partnered with the MN DNR on a project to document the number of boat launches at public accesses on
Lake Minnetonka during the boating season. The primary purpose of this project was to assess the
number of watercraft being launched to properly plan for AIS management and prevention efforts as well
as to determine public access. The field work for this project was coordinated by the LMCD from mid
April through mid November utilizing a methodology established by the MN DNR. It was determined
that 62,112 watercraft were launched at public accesses on Lake Minnetonka in 2010. Activity varied
greatly between the bays.
In order to ensure that Lake Minnetonka is safe, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Water Patrol enforces the
majority of the LMCD's surface use regulations. Approximately 3,535 hours of patrol time were provided
in 2010, which is down from 4,011 hours in 2009. The decrease in patrol hours was directly attributed to
a decrease in seasonal deputies from one to two. The next closest in patrol hours was the Mississippi
River. Fulltime staffing includes a lieutenant, sergeant, six deputies, and two seasonal deputies. The
number of citations issued was down from 2009.
Another project of the LMCD is the solar light program. Since 2002, red and green solar lights have been
installed on navigational buoys to assist in nighttime navigation. This program has been highly
successful and has expanded over the years. The cost for the expansion in 2010 was funded through the
Save the Lake Fund.
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In 2010, the Public Safety Committee reviewed winter speed limits on Lake Minnetonka. Based on the
recommendations of the committee, the LMCD made some changes to the ordinances to make sure they
were consistent with the State of Minnesota regulations. These changes were received positively by both
the public and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Water Patrol.
In an effort to improve public awareness of the LMCD, two newsletters are published each year
summarizing spring/summer and fall/winter projects and activities. The LMCD also regularly updates its
website and contracts for the taping of the LMCD board meetings by the Lake Minnetonka
Communications Commission.
The LMCD Environmental Committee created a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to assist in a
project to determine whether current ordinances should be updated for environmental purposes. A public
forum was held in Shorewood last fall to get public input on recommendations from the TAC. Most
residents were happy with the way the LMCD is managing the Lake’s ecology. Based on public input, it
was the consensus of the TAC that proactive changes were not necessary and no further work will be
done on updating ordinances for environmental purposes.
As it relates to the State AIS Task Force, 2010 Chair Lisa Whalen served on a statewide task force to
discuss AIS prevention and containment ideas in Minnesota. A series of four meetings were coordinated
by the MN DNR. As a result of this work, Governor Dayton and the MN DNR commissioner announced
the introduction of new AIS legislation. This legislation authorized the MN DNR to provide more
thorough watercraft inspections and enforcement and provided for increased penalties for violations and
training and permitting for lake service providers.
In 2010, new multiple dock license and variance applications were submitted for a large development on
the west side of Halsted Bay named Woodland Cove, LLC, and planned for 1,071 housing units. The site
has 8,816 feet of lakeshore frontage with the potential for a large amount of docking and boat storage.
Based on the LMCD Code, the maximum number of boat storage units this site could store is 176.
Woodland Cove proposed 140 boat storage units and the LMCD approved 117 in an attempt to maximize
the protection of environmentally sensitive areas at the site.
Greg Nybeck, LMCD Executive Director, indicated he has been with the agency for approximately 17
years. Nybeck presented the draft budget for 2012. The LMCD Board began working on the budget on
April 18. The preliminary budget review was held on April 27. This budget will be reviewed with
LMCD member cities on June 2. A second review by the LMCD Board is scheduled for June 8 and the
third and final review by the LMCD Board is scheduled for June 22. The 2012 LMCD budget is expected
to be adopted by the 14 member cities by July 1.
The LMCD's strategic plan objectives takes into consideration the financial status of member cities as
well as current trends in revenues and expenditures. There was a slight overall levy decrease to member
cities of 2.6 percent. Orono's levy went down 2.5 percent from $59,000 to $57,000. Of the 14 cities, only
two experienced slight increases because the percentage of their net tax capacity did not decrease as much
as the other cities.
There is a levy decrease for the LMCD administration budget from $250,000 to $231,000. Two reserve
fund transfers are proposed for this budget. To offset some of the revenue that needs to be reduced due to
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the decreased city levies and to address equipment replacement. Court fines have been monitored over
the past few years and it is expected that they will come in approximately $7,000 more than expenses.
The LMCD will also be conducting a license and permit fee assessment this year.
AIS management shows a levy increase from $80,000 to $90,000. The estimated year-end reserve fund
level is expected to be around 33 percent. The LMCD will be receiving a DNR grant for the EWM
harvesting program of $32,800. The EWM harvesting program budget is $94,000, which includes project
management time. AIS prevention programs consists of $30,000, which is primarily spent on watercraft
inspections. Nybe ck indicated it is his opinion that the Board will look at other ways to spend a portion
of that money other than watercraft inspections.
McMillan asked if there are any changes that can be made to the harvesting program.
Nybeck indicated the oldest harvester was purchased in 1999. The useful life of a harvester is estimated
to be about 15 years. The herbicide treatments will be looked at to see whether they are truly cost
effective. The LMCD may have to do another fundraising drive to raise money for equipment. New
harvesters are approximately $180,000. Even with the $20,000 transfer, the LMCD does not have the
money to purchase a new harvester.
Dennis Walsh, Orono resident, stated originally the goal of the LMCD was to eradicate evasive species
and now it has evolved to management. Walsh commented from watching some of the guys hired to
perform the inspections, it looks like there are drunken sailors all over the place and that the management
of the program has not been very good. The LMA had to bring the LMCD into the herbicide treatment.
People feel the boat inspections are a joke since the boats participating in the fishing tournaments are not
being inspected by anyone.
Walsh stated the whole way the LMCD is set up with each city getting one vote is really not fair since
some cities do not have very much shoreline. Orono has a lot more shoreline than most of the other cities.
Walsh stated in his view that should be changed. In addition, the LMCD should look at what needs to be
accomplished and should set realistic goals. Walsh stated the LMCD should eliminate some of these
programs and put the money where it needs to go.
Nyberg stated the reason for the change from eradication to management is that in the AIS world,
eradication of milfoil really does not exist since the experts do not feel it can be eradicated and has to be
managed.
McMillan commented it is difficult to eradicate milfoil and that she is not sure what the costs would be to
chemically treat the entire lake on an annual basis. The harvesting program is like cutting grass and it is a
way to help with boat navigation. McMillan stated in going forward with the harvesting program,
communication with the public will be important since the public is questioning what the right solution is
and a lot of research and thought still needs to be done.
Nyberg indicated that one of the goals of the strategic plan calls for the assessment of the herbicide
treatment at the end of the five years. Nyberg noted that Carman’s Bay had one year where they did not
have treatment. The AIS task force will be conducting the assessment of the chemical treatment. Nyberg
noted in total $350,000 is being spent to treat five bays.
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Rahn asked whether inspections are adjusted for fishing tournaments and other special events.
Nyberg indicated special event permitting was delegated to the Sheriff's Water Patrol in an effort to
streamline it. The coordinator passed out information on AIS infested waters and the inspections were
being done on a voluntary basis. The program did not work the way the Board intended it to back in the
1990s. The LMCD is still getting the same information out but they are now working with tournament
coordinators to spray the boats on their way in and out of the lake. Nyberg stated the perception is that
the tournament people are one of the biggest risks to the lake but there are a substantial number of
recreational boats that travel on the Mississippi River that are of higher risk. The inspections have found
that most tournament boats are very clean.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - LOREN SCHOENZEIT, REPRESENTATIVE
Schoenzeit stated he had nothing to report but would be available for questions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Paul Pesek,1235 Lyman Avenue, indicated he was the chairman of the Planning Commission a number of
years ago and also on the city council for two or three years. Pesek indicated he has been involved in
Orono a lot over the years.
Pesek stated he was very curious about the road project and that he has conducted his own research into
the project. The project is expected to cost between $2.7 and $3.3 million. Pesek indicated he went up to
Old Crystal Bay Road at rush hour in the morning and night and that the traffic does pile up but that there
is a pretty easy solution to the problem. Pesek indicated the problems occur when the cars dropping off
the students cannot get out of the parking lot. Typically the first car pulls up and stays there for five
minutes. Pesek stated that time could be shortened up and that there are other easy solutions to the
congestion problem.
The traffic circles or roundabouts are only meant to slow down traffic and not relieve congestion. The
cars do not slow down with the roundabouts. With a four-way stop, the cars would actually stop. Pesek
stated he is appalled by the roundabouts and the price tag and that he has a big problem with the whole
concept. Pesek stated he is not sure how much review the City Council has given this project and that he
would like to hear their comments about the proposal and why the City wants this project.
Franchot indicated he does not have much to add to the e-mail that he sent Mr. Pesek.
Pesek stated the City does not have $3.3 million to spend on this project.
McMillan indicated the City Council will take Paul’s comments tonight and put them into the record.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
*6. #11-3502 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA NATIONAL SERVICES AKS VOA ORONO
WOODS SENIOR LIVING, 2040 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST - AMEND PUD NO. 2B
AGREEMENT REGARDING SIGNAGE
Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the City of Orono, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
Amendment Number 1 to Planned Unit Development No. 2B Agreement for Orono Woods
Apartments. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATIONS
Curtis noted the City has received two applications. Staff would recommend the Planning Commission
remain at seven commissioners. There currently are six regular members and one alternate. Since there
is one vacancy on the commission at this time, Staff would suggest that one applicant be appointed as a
regular member and the other as an alternate.
McMillan asked if the City Council is interested in interviewing for the alternate as well as the regular
commissioner position.
Bremer commented that in her view having alternates to the Planning Commission is a good option since
it gives the candidates some experience prior to becoming a full commissioner. Bremer stated she would
like to speak with both of the candidates and ask them if they are willing to serve as an alternate.
Franchot stated he cannot think of a reason why the City would not want to have alternates.
Rahn stated in his opinion it is nice to be able to have some alternates. Rahn suggested the City continue
to advertise or leave the item on the City's web site to see if additional applications come in for alternates.
Schoenzeit stated it is important that as new candidates come in for alternates, that they be given time to
get up to speed through work sessions on the issues. Schoenzeit noted there are quite a few participation
opportunities for alternates.
McMillan asked if Staff attempts to have seven commissioners present.
Curtis stated it has been difficult to get seven commissioners at one meeting and that having a number of
alternates is very helpful. The alternates do end up getting quite a bit of meeting time and attend the work
sessions.
McMillan noted the June work session would be the first time the Council would be able to speak with
the Planning Commission applicants.
Bremer asked if Lizz Levang would be interested in being interviewed again.
Levang indicated she would be.
Printup moved, Rahn seconded, to appoint Lizz Levang to fill the regular Planning Commission
position and to leave the alternate position vacant at this time.
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Printup stated it is important to fill the alternate position in the near future.
McMillan asked whether the City Council is interested in interviewing the other candidate prior to
making the appointment.
Rahn noted Lizz Levang has been regularly attending the City Council meetings for a number of months
and is aware of what is going on in Orono. Rahn indicated he is not familiar with the other candidate and
that he would like to meet him even if he fills the alternate role.
McMillan concurred that Levang has been attending the meetings and that the Council has already
interviewed her in the past.
Bremer indicated she would prefer to follow the procedure that the City has followed in the past.
Franchot stated he would also prefer to follow previous practice.
Bremer suggested the City consider keeping old applications on file and contacting those candidates to
see if they are still interesting in filling a vacancy.
VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 2, Bremer and Franchot Opposed.
McMillan requested an interview be scheduled for the other candidate to fill the alternate position.
8. HARDCOVER ORDINANCE PROJECT UPDATE & TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS
Curtis noted the hardcover ordinance update project kick-off open house was held on May 4th. There
were a number of residents in attendance who provided good input. In addition to Ben Gozola's
presentation, Becky Houdek with the MCWD, Paul Radomski with the DNR, and Jesse Carlson with
Bonestroo served as guest speakers and provided updates and/or overviews of the MCWD storm water
rule, Orono's storm water plan, and the DNR Shoreland Rules.
The City will be updating the public via e-mail lists, the web site, another open house, and the public
hearing process. In addition, a number of people signed up to volunteer to participate on the task force.
Staff is hoping to have a seven to nine member group that will represent Orono as a whole so that most, if
not all, interests are represented.
Staff is requesting that Council consider appointing task force members and direct Staff to proceed with
the hardcover ordinance update project in accordance with the draft timeline.
Bremer asked whether the City should appoint all the people who volunteered to serve on the task force.
Bremer stated she cannot speak to some of the people that she does not know personally and that she does
not feel the qualification should be the fact that someone on the Council knows them.
Franchot indicated he did attend the open house and that in his view any Planning Commission members
that want to participate should be on the task force. Franchot stated unless there is a reason that a large
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number of people would prevent the task force from doing what it needs to do, he would be inclined to
appoint all of them.
Bremer asked whether the volunteers are aware of the number of people who have offered to serve on the
task force.
Curtis indicated she did speak with all but two of them and they were informed that it was not going to be
a large group. Curtis stated she has been taking direction on this item from Ben Gonzala on what he has
experienced with task forces in other cities. Curtis indicated she does not have a preference on the size of
the group.
McMillan stated perhaps the schedule for the meetings would help determine who should be on the
committee since some people might not be able to attend on a certain night. McMillan suggested that
Staff determine when the meetings will be and that it was her thought the Council could give Staff some
guidance on some of the volunteers and have Staff determine the rest.
Rahn stated without a formal process in place, it is difficult to pick which volunteers should serve.
Bremer stated in her view all three planning commission members should not be on the task force since it
could become a conversation among city people. Bremer indicated she would nominate Dave Rahn for
the City Council representative on the task force and that the other categories suggested by Ben Gonzola
be filled.
McMillan stated she would like some institutional knowledge from long-time Planning Commission
Chair Sandee Smith, former Planning Commissioner Jeanne Mabusth, and former Mayor Barb Peterson.
McMillan commented that all three of them may not be able to make all the meetings but that it is likely
at least one of them would and they would have the institutional knowledge.
Bremer indicated she is in agreement with Mayor McMillan.
McMillan stated she is in agreement with appointing a representative from the City Council and a
representative from the Planning Commission. McMillan asked if Loren Schoenzeit would be willing to
serve on the task force.
Schoenzeit stated he would welcome the opportunity.
Rahn indicated he would be interested in being on the task force.
Franchot stated he would also be interested in seeing some non-Orono residents serve on the task force.
Bremer noted they were looking for builders who may not necessarily reside in Orono.
Curtis noted Mary Davy is a member of the Stormwater Steering Committee and is a contractor but does
not often work in Orono.
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Franchot indicated he personally feels that John Thiesse would be a good addition to this group based on
his technical experience.
Printup indicated he would prefer the task force consist of only Orono residents.
Franchot noted the task force would consist of people who would be providing input and that good input
is important regardless of where it comes from. Franchot pointed out that the task force would also not be
making any final decisions on any of their findings. Franchot stated the task force volunteers should be
related to Orono somehow but that they should not be automatically excluded for not being an Orono
resident.
Curtis stated their intent is to utilize Mary Davy's knowledge outside of the group and that one of the
goals of the MIDS project is to draft model ordinances.
Rahn commented it was his understanding that this project was to simplify the ordinances and that it does
not sound like it is going down that path. Rahn stated in his view the City should move forward with this
project and not wait for the state to come up with their recommendations.
McMillan commented she is delighted to see all of the Orono citizens who have volunteered and that she
would like to accommodate as many of them as possible. McMillan suggested that some of these people
be brought in if the group is interested in that. McMillan stated in her opinion it should be Orono citizens
making decisions for Orono and not having outside groups creating ordinances for the city. McMillan
noted that Mark Gronberg has also been very involved for years in the city and would be a good asset.
Printup stated he is comfortable with all Orono residents that are on the list and that the chances are that
someone will not be able to attend all four meetings since they will be held over the summer. Having a
larger group does allow for some flexibility by the volunteers.
Bremer moved, Printup seconded, to appoint all Orono residents identified on the Hardcover
Ordinance Update Task Force volunteer list, and to appoint David Rahn as the City Council
representative and Loren Schoenzeit as the Planning Commissioner representative. VOTE:
Ayes 4, Nays 1, Franchot Opposed.
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
None
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Franchot noted the Communications Commission has completed their survey and the results have been
sent to the city administrator for dissemination to the City Council.
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Loftus stated the information was sent out initially after she received it and the results of the survey will
be discussed at a work session in June.
Printup stated the e-mail alerts and notice in the city newsletter and on the city website have helped to
promote viewership. Printup commented that watching the City Council meetings appears to be popular
at the present time.
Franchot pointed out that the data provided by the LMCC on viewership does not reflect how many
people are watching the meetings on cable TV but just reflects the streaming online.
Printup noted at the Reconvened Board of Appeal and Equalization he had asked the question about the
difference in reassessment. Printup stated the reductions were significant and ranged from $70,000 to
over $130,000. The state law is that 20 percent of the homes are assessed each year. The homes have to
be looked at every five years, so it takes a cycle of five years before every home gets an inspection.
Printup noted the City's contract with the assessor's office for 2011 is $135,000. If the assessor's office
only views 20 percent of the homes, that breaks down to approximately $34 per parcel. If that number is
multiplied by five years, it comes to $170 per parcel.
Printup noted when he looked at other cities' costs, the breakdown per parcel was lower. The City of
Minnetrista was around $148 a parcel, Medina was $143, and Excelsior was $111. Printup stated in his
view this might be something that should be discussed as part of the budget talks. Printup suggested the
assessor's office be contacted to find out why Orono's costs are higher.
Bremer pointed out that the new parcels are not included as part of that five year cycle yet. Bremer
commented it is important to attend the Board of Appeal and Equalization since the assessor's office
oftentimes will hear information that is new to their particular situation. Bremer pointed out that the
assessor will view any resident's property that requests an inspection. Bremer noted the assessor's office
can only do so much adjustment and that in her opinion the valuations went down more than they
typically have in the past and appear to be more responsive to changes in the market.
Franchot pointed out there were also a number of people that did not come to the meeting of the local
board that did have a reduction.
Bremer commented that the number of times the asses responds to a call and visits the property would be
helpful at the time of budget discussions.
McMillan asked whether the contract with the assessor's office is annual.
Olson indicated it is a renewable contract but that he is not sure what the renewal date is on the assessor’s
contract. Olson indicated he will obtain that information and provide it to the Council.
McMillan noted she had a meeting with Commissioner Jeff Johnson and approximately 15 mayors.
During the meeting Commissioner Johnson asked each mayor to identify the top two issues in their
individual city and McMillan indicated she said roads and taxes, which is what most of the other mayors
mentioned as well. The other item was the storm water mandate called TMDL, which is a federal
mandate to quantify the nonpoint storm water pollution. A majority of the mayors were pretty upset
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about it being extremely difficult and expensive to administer. The mayors stated they were not sure what
benefit they will get from this regulation, particularly in light of the costs.
McMillan commented the watershed districts are basically telling the cities they need to do their own
analysis but that there is difficulty in trying to quantify nonpoint pollution versus point pollution. The
mayors also expressed a lot of concern with attempting to remedy those issues and the potential expense
involved.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
*9. LIQUIDATION OF FORFEITED VEHICLES
Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the liquidation of a 2003 Kawasaki motorcycle, $2000
minimum bid, and a 2005 Dodge Caravan, $2000 minimum bid, through public bid process and/or
Minneapolis Auto Auction or similar business. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
*10. POLICE OFFICER LABOR AGREEMENT FOR 2011-2013
Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the Labor Agreement Between the City of Orono and
Law Enforcement Labor Services (Local No. 40) - Patrolmen 2011-2013. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mattick noted the variance legislation was signed into law and becomes effective May 6. Mattick stated
the new test for a variance is a little bit different but that it is somewhat similar to how the City used to
handle variances. Mattick indicated Staff will be updating the City's ordinances based on that new
legislation and that it is likely the City will be seeing more variance applications.
*11. LICENSES & PERMITS
Garbage Hauler
1. Randy's Environmental Services
4351 U.S. Highway 12 Southeast
Delano, MN 55328
2. Vintage Waste Systems, Inc.
5315 Pioneer Creek Dive
Maple Plain, MN 55359
Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the above listed licenses and permits. VOTE: Ayes 5,
Nays 0.
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*12. BILLS
Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. VOTE: Ayes 5,
Nays 0.
CLOSED MEETING
Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to go into closed session at 8:48 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
(The City Council went into closed session from 8:47 p.m. to 10.05 p.m.)
13. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR
ADJOURNMENT
Moved, seconded, to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 10:05 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays
0.
ATTEST:
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor
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Approval of Council Meeting Minutes 05/09/2011
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Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project
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Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project
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Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project
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Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project
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Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project
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Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project
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Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project
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Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project
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Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project
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Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project
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Old Crystal Bay Road Reconstruction Project
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Annual Public Hearing - [Page 1 of 4]
For NPDES Phase II Storm Water Permit
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For NPDES Phase II Storm Water Permit
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For NPDES Phase II Storm Water Permit
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CR112 Turnback Project [Page 1 of 2]
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CR112 Turnback Project [Page 2 of 2]
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Performance Evaluation for City Administrator
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Hazardous Building Removal at 200 Hollander Road
Contractor Payment [Page 1 of 6]
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Hazardous Building Removal at 200 Hollander Road
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Hazardous Building Removal at 200 Hollander Road
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Hazardous Building Removal at 200 Hollander Road
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Hazardous Building Removal at 200 Hollander Road
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Hazardous Building Removal at 200 Hollander Road
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Maintenance Agreement [Page 1 of 9]
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