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Home My WebLink About10-22-1974 Council Minutes *' � � VILLAGE OF ORONO � Regular Meeting of the Village Council, 7:40 P.h2. � October 22, 1974 , f The Village Council met on the above date with � che following members presenta TZayor Searles, Councilmen Butler, P4assengale, Paurus, and � �aelsh. � Butler moved, t�delsh seconded, that the �Zinutes I�IINUTES � of the Regular Meeting of October 8, 1974, be approved. Nlotion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . • � T��re John Crosby, candidate for the office of JOHN CROSBY State Representative,introduced himself to the � Council and attending public. � Butler moved, Massengale seconded, to approve APPOINTMENT � the appointment of AIr. ��alter Lathrop to the Park Commission Park Commission replacing PZr. George r3astny, � past Park Commission member, whose tetim expires December 31, 1975. Motion, Ayes (5) - ilays (0) . • � P�Ir, Brad Van Nest, Planning Commission member, LAND USE PLAN discussed with the City Council the proposed • zoning incorporating the land use plan, the • classification of streets, and the formulation �f official maps. The City engineer was � instructed by the City Council to work with the Planning Commission on these matters. • � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to refund to REFUND Van Dale, Inc. the permit fee, State fee, and Van Dale, Inc. � SAC charges totaling $1,000.00. Van Dale�, Inc. has withdrawn its request to construct a ware- � house at this ti.me. P�lotion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . � Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to grant the VARIANCE � variance for ponald Ekeberg, 1056 Loma Linda 1056 Loma Linda Avenue Avenue, conditioned on a one-year statute of • limitation. This lot is a lot of record in �ingle separate ownership with sewer available. � Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . • Dr. C. C. Berg, 4080 Bayside Road, requested to DIVISION & VARIANCE • be removed from the agenda at this time. 4080 Bayside Road • Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to grant a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT • conditional use permit for Butterfield Flowers, 3743 [aatertown Road • 3743 Watertown Road, to place a sign according to submitted design and conditioned on meeting �he zoning standards of a 10 ' setback from any Zot Iines, P.2otion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . • a • * MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 22, 1974 Page 2 • NIr. Fred Rogers, 3175 North Shore Drive, VARIANCE • requested to be removed from the agenda at 3175 North Shore Drive � this time. • tivelsh moved, Butler seconded, to grant the VARIANCE • variance for Fred Rogers, 1410 Bohn's Point 1410 Bohn's Point Road Road, conditioned on the following recommenda- � tions of the October 15, 1974 Planning Commission Minutes: • 1. No other variance but lot size and width be i allowed. 2. The present house be razed by August 1, 1975. � 3. The barn be razed as soon as a new residence � is constructed. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . � � Welsh moved, Butler seconded, to approve the DIVY3ZON division for Charles Schoen, 1225 Briar Street, 1225 Briar Street • to transfer 12' from P�lonterey to Block 3, Max- . wells, for the sole purpose of allowing a garage to be built, conditioned on combination � of parcels after division. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . • � Paurus moved, Welsh seconded, to grant a variance VARIANCE Eor Russell Wenkstern, 645 North Arm D'rive, of 645 North Arm Drive • 15' from the required 75' lakeshore setback. � i�Iotion, Ayes (5) - Nays �0) . • Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the DIVISION division for Dr. Tbi. PS. Yokoyama, 2675 Shadywood 2675 Shadywood Road � Road, conditioned on both lots using the same � curb-cuts on Shadywood Road and stipnlating that all water and sewer assessments are paid � on both lots. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . � T•Ir. Sanuel I•Zarfield, Scotch Pine Lane, requested VARIANCE � to be removed from the agenda at this time. Scotch Pine Lane � Welsh moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the BUILDING PERDZIT � building permit for Mr. Gary Dack, 4035 Dahl 4035 Dahl Road Road. Motion, Ayes (5)- Nays (0) . • Representatives of the T.M.G. Investment Corp. PRELIP�lINARY PLAT � appeared before the City Council to discuss their laatertown Road & �6 ' proposed development at Watertown Road and County Road �6. It was agreed by all parties concerned � that the status of the rerouting of Hennepin �County Highway �6 in conjunction with the proposed ring route was a factor and that the Hennepin County Highway Department was involved at this time with • developing a plan to acquire right-of-ways in this area. It was further agreed that we would request a • progress report on the status of this proposed high- � way construction as soon as it is available. � • . � T�3IIJUTES OF A REGU£.AR I�IEETING HELD OCTOBER 22, 1974 Page 3 � �he legal denartment relayed to the City Council CHEYENI�IE LAND CORP. � that Cheyenne Corp. has requested to appear be- fore the City Council on November 12, 1974 to � d�scuss a progress report. • • i^Iclsh moved, Butler seconded, to appoint [nlalter APPOINTMENT R. Benson the official O�S,H.A. representative O.S.H.A. Representative � f.or the City of Orono. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . • • Th� City Administrator presented a letter from NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. • A?carthern States Power Company notifying the City of Orono that they are requesting a rate � �ncrease and that a rate case will be filed �-oi��h the Iviinnesota Public Service Commi§§ior�. � i�T�re inforn�ation was requested regarding this r_�quest since it was not noted what percentage • �.ncrease of the existing rate was being requested. • B�Z�ler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve payment PAYP�IENT #1 � -;LZ to Northdale Construction Company in the amount Northdale Construction � o� $54,763, 33, subject to normal staff review. iTa�ion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . • ��r. Wayne Long, representing Orr-Schelen-Mayeron, SE6�IER SERVICE s�.�bmitted an analysis report in providing sewer Pirates Cove � :-e:�vice to Lots 10 , 11, & 12, located in Pirates � Cs�ve. The City Council instructed NIr. Long and �chL City Administrator to continue researching � ��1e various alternatives incorporating operating costs, legal and engineering data. This report � ��s requested to be submitted back to the City ��u�icil by December 19, 1974. • � r;::. ti-�ayne Long, representing Orr-Schelen-Mayeron, SE�^TER LINE - #135 � discussed the status of the location of the sewer .�ine in reference to the center line on County � fioad #135. Hennepin County has ordered the line �o be installed 19' from the center line, which • �4:�uld cause a considerable number of trees to be c?.�7C�Lurbed and dirt banks to be regraded. Considering � Liie added cost and the impact on the environment, � t�Ir. Long was requested to negotiate a meeting with the Orono City staff and Hennepin County in order � �� reso�v� the problem. � �'he City Administrator and Councilman Paurus ZONING & BUILDING �eviewed the progress of the Zoning & Building AGREEMENT A�reement with the City of Minnetrista. A report � b�� the Orono City Administrator has been forwarded t� Councilman John Ehrman, representing i�Zinnetr•istae • � (Continued) � • � MINUTES OF A REGULAR P1IEETING HELD OCTOBER 22, 1974 Page 4 � It was agreed by the representative5 of Minnetrista ZONING & BUILDING � and Orono at the October 17, 1974 noon meeting that AGREEMENT e should enter into a completely new agreement (Continued) i as soon as possible and that in the meanti.me, it � was necessary to justify over-time for the Building and Zoning Director and the Building Inspector in � order to keep up with the increased work load. It was further decided that a final acceptable � draft for both Cities concerning the Building and Zoning Agreement should be completed and • developed into the frame-work of Orono and i�innetrista by December 19, 1974. • � The City of Orono is to receive a reply from � Niinnetrista concernsng the status of the proposed agreement by November 1, 1974. • � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to approve a ASSESSOR'S BOND $500.00 bond for Mr. Glen Hawkyard, the West � Hennepin Assessing District Assessor. Motion, � Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . � Searles moved, Butler aeconded, to instruct the WEST HENNEPIN ASSESSING • City Administrator to draft a memo addressing DISTRICT �e West Hennepin Assessing District requesting e District to move its assessing office into � the new City of Orono administration offices as soon as space is available. The rationale for � relocating the District Assessing office is �ased upon economics and desired efficiency • of the total District. Motion, Ayes (5) - • Nays (0) . � The City Administrator reported that he had CRYSTAL BAY ROAD contacted Minnetonka Beach concerning their Dead-end Request • desire to reroute or dead-end the Crystal Bay P.��ad. Further progress will be reported at the i November 12, 1974 meeting. � � The City Administrator presented a status report CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT concerning the employment of a Police Chief. • Twenty-three ca�didates will be tested Thursday, October 24, 1974. The results of the tests will � be reviewed and evaluated in approximately four- � teen days, after which an Oral Board will be formed to interview the ten most successful candidates. � The City Council will interview the top three �uccessful candidates for the position of Chief Police. This position should be filled by . December 1, 1974. • • � ` � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCOTBER 22, 1974 Page 5 � It was publicly announced that the S�arm Water REVIEW OF P7,ANS DATE � Plan and the Comprehensive Guide Plan will be -eviewed at a work session by the City Council f and the Planning Commission on November 2, 1974 � at 9°00 A. M. � Butler moved, Massengale seconded, that the last DECEMBER COUNCIL MEETING � official Council meeting in December �rill be held December 19, 1974 Thurdsay at 7:30 P.M. on December 19, 1974 • instead of December 24, 1974. Motion, Ayes (5) - • Nays (0) . � i�ufi:��:�r moved, Massengale seconded, that Veteran' s VETERAN'S DAY � Da�v, November 11, 1974, be adopted �replacing October 28, 1974 as an official holiday. � i=Iotion, Ayes (5� - Nays (0) . � � Butler moved, Massengale seconded, to approve PARK PURCHASE the closing of the purchase agreement of the Larson Property , Larson property for park purposes, Lot 48, Aud. Sub. 203 and instructed the City Mayor � Gnd the City Administrator to signature same ar_3 instructed the City Administrator to • issuA a check in the amount of $8,500.00 at �:�e final closing. � Th� City will have then paid $500.00 at the time af execution and $8,500.00 at the closing. • The City will then make the fca�.lc��r�.rtg payn4en�� • ir. order to Pay off the $13,000s00 balance on �:h�v $22,000.00 purchase price: � • � $�:,333.00 plus accrued interest on or before Augu�t 1, 1975. • S�o:;?3.00 plus accrued interest on or before � �agsst 1, 1976. $4,333.00 plus accrued interest on or before • August 1, 1977. � I�ietion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . • � Pa�trus moved, Searles seconded, to approve the TRONRUD BUILDING e��imate of the John Dunn Company to paint the Paint Bid � oui:�.:ide of the Tronrud building, now the City Administrative offices, for the quoted estimate • of $550.00. F�lotion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . � • • � � ' � � i�IINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 22, 1974 Page 6 • P�Ir. Wayne Long, representing Orr�Schelen- � I�ayeron, reported to the City Council the �equest of I�2r. Jerome Dieltz, Parcel 3300, f �'onkawa Road, to be paid for a temporary and permanent sewer utility easement. Upon � the engineer's recpmmendation, • Paurus moved, P•Sassengale seconded, to allow EASEMENT PAY1�lENT � Ayes� (5) �-fNaysh(0) ,easements. riotion, parce1�3300a Road • • The City Council instructed the PZayor and MINNETONKA BEACH Administrator to draft a letter to the Metro- Sewer Line � politan Council requesting to be advised of the status of the City of Orono's sewer line � located on the Crystal Bay Road, when and if, Minnetonka Beach should be served by this pipe. • � A brief discussion was held on the Comprehensive COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN Guide Plan. rdetropolitan Council is drafting � a new progress report and should be received by the City of Orono in five days. � • A progress schedule was outlined as follows: December 2, 1974 - special Council meeting to • review and adopt the Comprehensive Guide Plan �nd call for a public hearing on rezoning. December 18, 1974 - Hold public hearing on • rezoning. � December 19, 1974 - Adopt rezoning ordinance. � Welsh moved, Butler seconded, to adopt Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 170 � No. 170, An Ordinance To Amend The t��unicipal Zoning Amendments Code Of Orono By Amending Sections 32.500, � 32.514, 32.520, 32.530 And 32.540 And Repealing Section 32.535 And 32.550, be adopted. Motion, • Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . • The City Attorney reported on the proposed PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE • sign ordinance and requested it be placed on • the November 12, 1974 Council agenda. � There was no further progress concerning the IDS AGREEMENT � IDS Agreement, � The Tyler property complaint, 3510 Ivy Place, TYLER PROPERTY COt�iPLAINT • was discussed and it was recommended that the ity should receive a signed complaint in order o initiate further action. � � � +'' - MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 22, 1974 Page 7 • Paurus moved, Massengale seconded, to mail a CERTIFIED SEWER LETTERS � certified letter to residents in the sewered lreas where public sewers have been available S for 16 months, requesting their cooperation in eliminating pollution by connecting to the � Orono system as soon as possible. A draft of this letter shell be on the agenda for November 12, � 1974 for final approval before mailing. �iotion, � Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . � The Uniform Building Code ordinance and PROPOSED UBC ORDINANCE � licensing of all contractors was requested to be on the November 12, 1974 Council agenda. • � Butler moved, Searles seconded, that the TRADE LICENSES , following licenses be approved: Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . • Hokanson Plubming, Inc. - Plumber � H. Ruppert & Son Well Co. - Well Driller Butler moved, Paurus seconded, that the All BILLS Fund Accounts 17542 through 17649 and Liquor Store Accounts 10295 through 10325, be paid. �rlotion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . i Butler moved, taelsh seconded, that the meeting ADJOURNPIENT be adjourned at 12:30 A. r1. Motion, Ayes (5) - � N:ays (0) . • • ,=1 • � 1/�. �''f \,,_ _ ., l ,, � o ert L.�Sear es,� Mayor • , _._._ • � Attest: t°a er . en on, Clerk-Administratcr • � � � �