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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-1974 Council Minutes � � . CITY OF ORONO � Regular Meeting of the City Council, 7: 30 P.PZ. �November 12, 1974 � The City Council met on the above date with the following members presento Niayor Searles, • Councilmen Butler, Paurus, and [�elshe Council- man TZassengale absente i � tt�elsh moved, Butler seconded, that the T�IINUTES � rfinutes of the Regular Meeting of October 22, October 22, 1974 1974, be approved. Tsotion, Ayes (4) - r i�Tays (0) e • � IIutler moved, Welsh seconded, that the r��INUTES I�inutes of the Canvass Board R4eeting of November 7, 1974 � rdovem�er 7, 1974, be approved. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � • ��iayor Searles discussed the Comprehensive COP�gPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN Guide Plan in its entirety as accepted by � the I�ietropolitan Council. � It was noted that the Metropolitan Council �was in full agreement with environmental protection measures taken to protect Lake � i�7innetonka, which is the basis for the Comprehensive Guide Plano Mayor Searles • also discussed classification and inven�tory � of housing as it relates to low and moderate income and a rural home program. r�ayor � Searles asked the Planning and Human Rights Commissions to address themselves to this type � of developmento � T�1ro Brad Van Nest, Planning Commission member, discussed and recommended items to be changed • before adopting the Comprehensive Guide Plan. � Paurus moved, Welsh seconded, to approve and � adopt the following six recommendations to be part of the Comprehensive Guide Plan> • le Adopt the R4etropolitan Five-Class Functional • Classification System for the transportation �lan. � 2 . Combine the Residential, Commercial, Industrial � and Institutional, and the Parks and Recreation i�iaps into one Land-Use Mape � 3o Add a statement pertaining to the sanitary � land fill on Highwy #120 • 4, Remove any reference to a saturated population • levele � (Continued) � � n2INUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING IiELD NOVEMBER 12, 1974 Page 2 ` 5e Make specific reference to the fact that COI�ZPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN Lake P�Zinnetonka is a "Regional resource of (Continued) � important T�tetropolitan significance" o • 6e Establish provisions for annual review of � the Comprehensive Guide Plan by the Planning Commission o � � TZotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) e � Paurus moved, Welsh seconded, to adopt the � six recommended study areas as presented by the Planning Commission for future Comprehensive � Guide Planning in 1975. � la Establish and maintain contact with the � i�etropolitan Council for assistance in "HRA" matters, ie; low and moderate income public � housinge � 2e Establish a Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan> • 3o Establish a Natural Features Map showing � topography, steep slopes, poor soil conditions and accurate location of all wetlands. �� 4o Estab�ish and maintain contact �vith the I�ietropolitan Transit Commission for assistance � in improved transit service, ie: "Western � Hennepin Route Ridership Study" e • 5o Establish an "Official r•Zap" of future transportation routes including new Highway #12 � and County Roads #19 and #�u ring routes. 6o Establish. standards and inspection r requirements for on-site disposal systemsa � i%iotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • � Councilman Gary t^Ielsh discussed how local GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAT�IS units of government can participate in the Snowmobile Trails • DNR° s Grants-in-Aid Program for the construction of snowr.lobile trailse The funding process and � how this relates to acquisition, multi-use � trails, and maintenance, while acknowledging concern for open land adjacent to snowmobile � trails was also discussede � Paurus moved, t^�elsh seconded, to give preliminary SNOU+1t�I0BILE TRRIL STUDY � endorsement of the trail concept and instructed � the Park and Planning Commissions tv proceed ���ith a feasibility study without committing the City of Orono to any funding at this time. • ��Iotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) e � � i � T✓iINUTES OF A COUNCIL P�lEETING FIELD NOVEI'�BER 12, 1974 Page 3 � Paurus moved, Welsh seconded, to instruct the HUMAN RIGHTS COPRNIISSION � I3uman Rights Commission that all meetings Agendas & Minutes will be held at the City Council Chambers • and that an official agenda be published prior to each meeting with a followup of � official minutes of each meetinge Motion, � Ayes (4) - Nays (0) o • Butler moved, Welsh seconded, that the request SUBDI�IISION � for a subdivision for Robert Lapinski, 2948 2948 Casco Point Road Casco PQint Road, be tabled because of • incomplete informationo Rqotion, Ayes (4) - � Nays (0) . � Mre Delmar Berckham, representing the Tonka REZONING � Corporationo discussed with the Council Tonka's Tonka Corporation plans to construct and operate office facilities • in the Navarre area when funding is available. i � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the REZONING rezoning request for Tonka Corporation, 3740 Shoreline Drive � 3740 Shoreline Drive, be referred to the Planning Commissione T�iotion, Ayes (4) - �Nays (0) . � A new preliminary plat was presented to the PRELIMINARY PLAT � City Council by the Cheyenne Land Company< Cheyenne Land Company Orono Orchard Road • Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the . preliminary plat for the Cheyenne Land Company, Orono Orchard Road, be referred � to the Planning Commission> I�iotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) 0 • � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the BUILDING PERrZIT building permit for Lundgren Broso , 2235 2235 Fox Street • Fox Street, be approved, subject to an . approved percolation test by the City Engt�.neer e Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � Welsh moved, Butler seconded, to grant a BUILDING PERI��IT variance from the moratorium and issue a 2701 Pheasant Road • building permit for Lundgren Broso , 2701 Pheasant Road, be approvede Motion, Ayes (4) - � Nays (0) a � � • i • � � MINUTES OF A COUNCIL T�IEETING HELD NOVEt�.BER 12, 1974 Page 4 � rlr. Gary Thompson, �epresenting owner Mro CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Jungquist a� leg�al advisor, and t�ir. Charlie 2259 Shadywood Road Gross, int�rested buyer, discussed their � wish to purchase and incorporate an antiqu� shop in tHe exist�.hg Jtlnc�quist Dry Cleaners � buildirfg, 2Z59 Shadywood Road. Mr. John Lambin, contractor and builder, discussed • the feasibility of restoring the existing • building. The City Council was presented with a petition from seven adjoining property � owners stating they have no objection to the use of said property as an antique shop. • �aelsh moved, Butler seconded, to table the • request of Wallin Jungquist, 2259 Shadywood Road, for a conditional use permit until � the December 2, 1974 Council meeting, when ` the attorney representing Mr. Jungquist shall submit to the Council a conceptual � plan of the proposed changea Psotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • • It was brought to the attention of the City STUBB°S BAY I�IARINA Council that the Stubb's Bay Marina was Restaurant � operating a restaurant in a B-2 area and � not a vendor type or carry-out food service operation as intended under the conditional � use permit granted November Z2, 1973. � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to grant a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT variance to the moratorium and allow the Stubb's Bay rlarina � Stubb's Bay PZarina to operate under the Restaurant �resent conditional use permit until the � December 2, 1974 Council meeting when a � complete staff report shall be presented for review. This allows for an extension of � the conditional use permit which ��as to be completely reviewed in November of 1974. , %-iotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) e � ! Paurus moved, IIutler seconded, to defer HOP�lE REPAIR CONTRACTORS until the January 14, 1975 Council meeting LICENSING � licensing home repair contractors, at which time the staff shall submit a complete � feasibility study for Council review. T2otion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) e • � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to give PROPOSED PERMIT FEES � preliminary approval to the following � proposed permit fees as drafted and presented to the City Council: � (Continued) • • � � PZINUTES OF A COUNCIL i�lEETING HELD NOVEDlBER 12, 19 7 4 Page 5 � 1> Adopt the first three chapters of the U.B.C. PROPOSED PERMIT FEES � and in so doing, require the plan check fee as (Continued) providedo � • 2. Increase the plumbing permit fee from $1.00 per fixture to $2v00 per fixture with a minimum � fee of $10o00a ,� 3e Increase fee for connecting to Village water line from $10. 00 to $15o00e • 4e Increase fee for connecting to Village sewer • lines from $10< 00 to $20o00e Sewer connections � are generally somewhat more involved than water hookups. (Base of excavation, grades, backfilling) . � 5e Increase fee for the installation of private � water and sewage systems from $10v00 to $20. 00a � It was further recommended that the staff draft a resolution including the proposed permit fees � and present it to the City Council for final � approval, December 2, 1974e PZotion, Ayes (4) - Nays t 0) e ! yMrse giary Lang and Mrs. Bartikowski discussed TYLER PROPERTY COMPLAIId� with the City Council the petition as presented 3510 Ivy Place • documenting flagrant violation of the zoning • ordinances at 3510 Ivy Placeo A nuisance complaint consisting of seven cars parked on � the property and excessive noisee � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to instruct the legal department to enforce public nuisance � violations as are legally identifiede The staff was instructed to proceed with a full • report on �he occupancy and double occupancy, � zoning, non-conforming and ordinance requirement status as it relates to the two residences, and � request nZra Tyler, owner of the property, to respond to the City by letter and to appear r at the �ecember 2, 1974 Council meeting. This report is to be submitted at the December 2, � 1974 Council meetinge Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) e � T�1ro Robert Provo, Director of the North Shore NORTH SHORE COP�iUNITY N Community Council, appeared before the City COUNCIL Council to request an appointment from the Appointment � Council or staff to represent Orono as a • Community Council 3ervice Director. � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to refer the request to the Park Commission for an appointee. � i�iotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . ! v `� .. , T��INUTES OF A COUNCIL T�2EETTNG HELD NOVP•2EBER 12, 1974 Page 6 � The City Administrator submitted a request APPOINTI-TENT from Hennepin County inviting us to appoint Comprehensive one person to serve as a member on the advisory Transportation Plan � committee to study and develop a Comprehensive Transpprtation System Plan which will address � itself to the needs 'for roadway�, stree��related transit facilitating bikeways/pedways throughout � the County in the future. This study is expected to be developed in one year. � Searles moved, Butler seconded, to appoint • i�Tr. iJorman Paurus as its representative to the • Hennepin County Comprehensive System Plan Study. t�lotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to approve the SALARY ADJUSTtiIENT salary adjustment for Mr. James Ericson from James Ericson r $4040 per hour to $4e65 per hour effective November 4, 1974. This is in accordance with � the Class "D" Progressive Certification and + step increase program for sewer and water personnel training. Motion, Ayes (4) - t•lays (0} . • � Paurus moved, Butler seconde�, to approve the SALARY ADJUSTMENT salary adjustment for l�ir. Dave Goman from Dave Goman � $5.22 per hour to $5. 60 per hour effective November 4, 1974. This is in accordance with � the Class "B" Progressive Certification and � step increase program for sewer and water personnel traininge Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • • Butler moved, Searles seconded, that the �RYSTAL BAY ROAD REPORT Crystal Bay Road report as it relates to � T��iinnetonka Beach be tabled until further noticea Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) e • � The City Administrator reported to the City CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT Council that the results of preliminary � interviews and testing of the candidates for the position of Chief of Police shauld be � available November 18, 1974, after which a screening board will be called to pick the � top three candidates for Council interviews. � � Welsh moved, Paurus seconded, to revise procedures AGENDA DEADLINE whereas the official deadline for items to be � placed on the official City Council agenda shall be the second I�ionday at 4s30 P.iTa preceding • any official Council meetingo This will allow �the staff leadtime to prepare data that is delivered to the Council members prior to � the official Council meeting. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) e � • <� � MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 12, 1974 Page 7 � Mayor Searles stated that this was the time to COUNCIL MEETING DATES officially announce to Mr. John Kostouros, reporter for the official Sun newspapers and � to the general public, that the November 26, 1974 Council meeting would be postponed and � rescheduled for Monday, December 2, 1974 at 7s30 P.N7. at the City Council Chambers at � which time otficial business will be acted upon. The agenda for Monday, December 2, * 1974 shall also include the adoption of the � Comprehensive Guide Plan, calling a public hearing for Wednesday at 7: 30 P.h�. December 18, � 1974 to be held at the Orono High School in the cafeteria to hear the reZoning ordinance i and to change the last official Council meeting of the year from December 24, 1974 at 7: 30 P.T�i. , • Christmas Eve to December 19, 1974 at 7: 30 P.M. • which will be held at the City Council Chambers. � T�3ayor Searles also announced that at 4000 P.Td. MEETING - MARINA OPERATOR� Thursday, November 14, 1974, the Planning � Commission will meet at the City Council � Chambers with all marina operators and owners in the City of Orono to discuss and review � rezoning and license procedures for the 1975 seasono �r�iayor Searles further announced that at 6: 30 P.M. PRECOUNCIL MEETINGS � preceeding all 7: 30 P.M. official Council meetings, � the City Administrator will meet with the City Council publicly and informally at the Administration • offices to discuss all City functions that require attention and further study. ! � Paurus moved, �utler seconded, to approve and COUNCIL MEETINGS I�i0TI0N adopt the Mayor's report in its entirety • ir_cluding official meeting changes and the • public hearing. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • Butler moved, Searles seconded, to approve and SEWER CONNECTION LETTERS instructed the staff to mail letters to all � residents where municipal sewers have been . available for 16 months to contact the City offices for information and assistance in � connecting to their sewer serviceo Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) e � The City Administrator reported on the progress ORONO-T4INNETRISTA with Mre John Ehrman, Councilman representing Zoning & Building � the City of riinnetrista, in relationship to Agreement negoitating a new contract agreement providing ! building and zoning services for tZinnetristao . It was reported that the City of Orono had not received an official reply from the City of � Tiinnetrista by November l, 1974 as originally requestede • ,• � �I�qINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEP�iBER 12, 1974 Page 8 • Agr. Benson and Mr. John Ehrman met at the City JOINT AGAEEMENT Administrator' s office November 4, 1974 at Orono- Minnetrista Ss45 P.Y�i. to discuss the Joint Agreement and adjust cost formulas which h;r. Ehrman was to deliver to his Council that evening and reply � back to Orono within that weeke At this date, Orono has not received an acknowledgment on � this matter. The City Council instructed the City Administrator to initiate further negotiations • and submit a progress report at the December 2 , . 1974 Council meeting. � Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve a REFUND � refund of $2e50 to Walter White for a duplicated �lalter White dog license fee. P�Iotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • • Butler moved, Searles seconded, to approve the APPOINTMENT - SECRETARY • appointment of Mrs. Carrol Ryerson as secretary SALARY ADJUST�lENT to the Building & Zoning Department at a yearly � salary of $8,00O. 00e It was further moved to approve the salary adjustment of the deputy � clerk to $8,000.00 per year, who will assume the duties of the election clerk. Motion, • Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � The City Administrator presented a prog�ess ORONO-MINNETONKA BEACH � report stating that the legal department had SE��7ER LINE � reviewed and forwarded a letter to the Metropolitan Sewer Board requesting a review of the existing � sewer line located on the Crystal Bay Road, which was designed to collect sewerage within • Orono and Minnetonka Beach and to discuss reimbursement of costs and the receipt of � credits to which the City of Orono is entitled � under the T�2etropolitan Sewer Service Laws. � Paurus moved, VJelsh seconded, to reaffirm and SEWER � approve installation of sewers as originally 750 North Arm Drive planned for tr]illiam Schmitt, 750 North Arm • Drive, by Orono's consulting engineers, Orr- • Schelen_.-T�ayeron. T�totion, Ayes (4} - Nays (0) . � The installation of sewer which concerns SEWER restoration for the John Morrison property, 801 Tonkawa Road 801 Tonkawa Road, was deferred until December 2 , • 19740 ~ Welsh rnoved, Butler seconded, to approve the � painting of the lower office of the Tronrud building as estimated by the John Dunn Company • not to exceed $1,100.00. Motion, Ayes (4) - • Nays (0) e • `. � � �INUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVE24BER 12, 1974 Page 9 � The legal department submitted a progress report PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE � on the proposed sign ordinance. It was deferred until the first meeting in Janua�cy 1975. � The legal department submitted a status report OPEN MEETING LAW concerning the Open Meeting Lawe • � Butler moved, Searles seconded, that Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 171 � tJo. 171, An Ordinance Amending Chapters 20 And State Building & 21 Of The T•Iunicipal Code Of Orono Relating To Plumbing Code � The Adoption Of The State Building Code, The Uniform Building Code And The Minnesota Plumbing � Code, be adopted. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • • The legal department submitted a progress report PROGRESS REPORT on the Richard Ledstrom matter. Richard Ledstrom The legal department submitted a progress CASCO POINT PARK � report regarding the Casco Point Park stating Abatement � we are filing for an abatement statusv � A status report was submitted by the legal SWAIIZP LAND POLICY � department discussing determining swamp area by elevation contours, aquatic vegetation, • and considering an additional ordinance to � support Ordinance No. 125. • Searles moved, Butler seconded, to adopt the STORNt WATER PLAN • Surface Water tZanagement Plan, errors and ommissions excepted. �otion, Ayes (4) - � Nays (0) . � F�lelsh moved, Butler seconded, to instruct the PETER idAC DOUGALL NTATT�R � legal department to proceed with legal action concerning mandamus action by Mr. P�4ac Dougall, � 3129 Casco Circle. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . ` Butler moved, Searles seconded, to approve BRTDGE REPAIR � bridge specifications at Orono Orchard Road Oronc+ Or��ard Road conditioned on improving sight distance without � major right -of-way changes. P�otion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � Butler moved, Searles seconded, to approve BRIDGE REPAIR the bridge repair on County Road #19 at �19 & Forest Lake Forest Lake by the Hennepin County Highway Department< T4otion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � � �- � MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 12, 1974 Page 10 • The City engineer submitted a status report 3030 Casco Point Road & � concerning 3030 Casco Point Road and �aple Maple Avenue • Avenue. This it�em will be on the agenda for the December 2, 1974 Council meeting. • � The City engine�r submitted a status report SUBDIVISION concezning the Kermit Knutson subdivision Kermit Knutson � explaining that Lot 1 has no access to the lake and would have to use Lot 2, which is tax � forfeited and belongs to the State of Minnesota. The City engineer recommended that before docks � are constructed, the problem should be resolved. • � The Orono City Council accepted the City SUBDIVISION engineer's report and stated that approval Kermit Knutson of the subdivision and construction of docks has to be conditioned on engineering and legal requirements. � Searles moved, Butler seconded, that the All BILLS Fund Accounts 1765Q through 17802 and Liquor Store Accounts 10326 through 10352, be paid. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays t4) - Nays (0) . � Butler moved, Searles seconded, that the ADJOURNMENT meeting be adjourned at 12:50 Ae r2. �otion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • . ��~ j � Lv�.Z.- ( C: � Robert L. Searles, Mayor � � ; � Attest: . alter R. Bensv , Clerk-Adminis tor � � � � �