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Home My WebLink About02-11-1975 Council Minutes ` . � �' ' _ � ' ORONO COUNCIL MEETING � Regular Meeting of the Orono Council, February 11, 1975 7:30 P.M. � • The Orono Council met on the above date with the following members present: Action Ma.yor Massengale, Councilmembers � Butler, Paurus, Welsh. Mayor Searles, Village Administrator Benson, absent. � Butler moved, Paurus seconded, the Minutes of the Regular DIINUTES � b4eeting of January 28, 1975 with amendments be approved. Motion, Ayes (4), Nay (0) , • Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the Mirnutes of the • Regular Meeting of December 19, 1974, Work Session of � December 13, 1974, Work Session of December 17, 1974, Work Session of December 4, 1974, Work Session of � December 18, 1974, Work Session of December 19, 1974 and Work Session of January 7, 1975, subject to changes � as indicated by Attorney be approved. Motion, Ayes (4) , Nay (0) . � The reason why these minutes were not approved earlier • was because of the snow and the volwne of these Minutes to be checked with notes of these meetings. The changes � are basically typographical and note taking errors. � Discussion followed concerning the use of snowmobiles PARK COI�tISSION C�NTS � on the Luce Line Trail. Luce Line Trail � Welsh moved, Paurus secondeci that we designate the DNR as proper authority to regulate the Luce Line Trail � under local ordi.nance. Motion withdrawn with instruc- tions to Village Attorney to review ordinance and • statute and draft ordinance to cover. • Park Corrunission presented Council with a snowmobile trail � plan from #84 to the Luce Line east of Stubbs Bay Rd, � Gretchen Ha.11owell presented Council with the Bike/Hike Bike/Iiike Trail System Committee report, stati.ng they were informed by the � Village Engineer that FAU funds could be applied for which would finance 70o to Orono's 30$ of the cost of � this trail system. • Massengale suggested that Minutes be kept of these � committee meetings and submitted to Council as an information item. � Butler stated that Hennepin County should be contacted � for possible help in establishing these trails on Tonkawa Road as this had previously been discussed • with them. � • . ! • � . � � ` (3RON0 COiNCIL AIEETING, February 11, 1975 page 2 � The proposed ordinance was presented to the Council. I-AlI�4AN RIQ-�'I'S COI�IISSION � Butler expressed that she feels the name I-hunan Rights should not be changed to I-1�mian Services. After con- � siderable discussion, Paurus suggested tabling of the proposed modification and presenting the ordinance to i the I-Iuman Rights Corranission for their input. � Butler moved, Paurus seconded, appointment and re- Appointments appointment of the following to be members of the Orono � Human Rights CoirIInission. Gail Breckwald, Ray Johnson, ' Donna Carlton, Doris Schroeder, Bernice Anderson, Betty Phelan, Maura Zunt, Barbara DeCosse, Ma.ry Vogel, Julie � Draar, Sandy Welsh, and a Mound school student. Motion, Ayes (3) , Nay (0) . Abstain (1) , Welsh. • Brad Van Nest stated that the Planning C�ranission planned PLANNING CObMISSION COi�9�NTS • to discuss the following items: (a) Licensing of building contractors in Orono; (b) requirement to provide a cer- � tified survey when applying for variance. � Welsh moved, Butler seconded, that the variance request Martin Podany-Variance Rec�uest � be referred to the Planning Cortanission. 3285 Carman Road � Muhich reported that the Marina. License Comonittee has ZONING � BUILDING AI�y. held two meetings with five different marinas and with REpORT • the North Shore Union 76. Gayle's Marina and North Marina Shore Drive marina have yet to be spoken to. � Van Nest pointed out that public access directly south Public Launching Area � of Paul's Landing creates a hazard with people backing � trailers onto Highway 15. Action should be taken to � close this access to launching, Also directly south � of Stubbs Bay h4arina is another problem launching area. Massengale suggested Planning Commission and Park Com- � mission ma.ke a recommendation. • Mrs. Day presented Council with a rec{uest for a building Robert Day - Building Permit permit to add on to their existing home, which is a Request � legal non-conforming use in an industrial zone. Council 2685 Wayzata Blvd. � directed City Attorney to investigate to see if there is a possible legal way to grant this request. Action � was tabled until next Council meeting. � Discussion followed on granting a conditional use to Stubbs I3ay Marina. Stubbs Bay Marina to have a "soup and sandwiches" food • service not to include full course meals. Massengale recmmnended tha.t a resolution be drawn up by staff and � presented at the February 25 Council meeting indicating � the conditions under which the conditional use permit was granted, with findings stating why conditions at- � tached are included in the conditional use. � • � • � � ORONO COUNCIL MELTING, FEBRUARY 11, 1975 PAGE 3 • Welsh moved, Paurus seconded, to extend conditional use STUBBS BAY MARI':�IA (cont.) � for soup and sandwishes and not full course meals until �-, , the meeting of February 25, 1975. Motion, Ayes (4) , �ay (0) . � It was s}{��ested tliat the menu as presented to Council defined 'mut•e satisfactorily. � �Suhich stated the Proposed Antenna Oridance will be PROPOSED ANTENNA � ciisct.�ssed at the Public Hearing February 25, 1975, at ORIDANCE 3:30 p.m. • Jerry Roberts, a representative of the Gagne property GAGNE PROPERTY - f�aY.l� � development, rec{uested a sequence of d��es► for their � OLD CRYSTAL BAY RD. • proposal, f�e was infonned that application for rezoning to be made after Planning Commission and Council has � established standards for new multiple zone as prescribed in the Comprehensive Guide Plan and adopt a multiple � ciwelling zone within the Zoning Cod.e. Planning Cmrnnission to discuss a time table for these standards. � Paurus suggested Council review what type of management r and/or awnership �aould be established to insure welfare of inhabitants. • Council reviewed our participation in the Southwest SOUTfi�NEST SANITARY SE�NER • Sanitary Sewer District and the value for Orono. Massengale DISTRICT - APPOI.'�ITT�NT . suggested we obtain a copy of their Charter or Bylaws for Council informa.tion. Tabled until Ma.rch 11 meeting. �� Paurus moved, Welsh seconded, adoption of Lake Use Statement. I�lotion, Ayes (4), Nay (0) . �� USE POLICY � �1assengale moved, Welsh seconded, waiving penalty for WAIVE PINALTY - Clarence Anderson. T4otion, Ayes (4) , Nay (0) . CLARENCE A1�IDERSON ! Welsh moved, Butler seconded, acceptance of 1974 1974 FI.?VANCIAL STAT�IEM' • financial statement. Motion, Ayes (4) , Nay (0) . � City Attorney reported the Tyler's have listed this property for sale. They admit there is no basis for T��R C�PLAINT STATCIS � legal non-conforming use to use as a duplEx. The Jameson's �gl� I� P�CE � stated they have entered into a rental agreement and will be �noving A4arch 31. They will send our Attorney a copy � of the rental agreement. The Tyler's will remove the car- port on the small cottage. Status of cottage is uncertain � at this point. Tt appears not to be a legal non-conforming use. • � Council requested Dave Opheim, Chairman of the Park Com- mission, be present at next Council meeting to discuss SKI TONKA STANS � his activities regarding purchase of Ski Tonka. • ! � � • • � � ORONO CC�JNCIL N�ETING, February 11, 1975 page 4 ! � Brad Van Nest and Skip McCombs will meet with the Soil VILLAGE ENGINEER'S REPORT Conservation Department regarding #1, map. Tabled until Comprehensive G�ide Plan • the meeti.ng of March 11. Map #1 � Paunis moved, Butler seconded, that the Village Engineer Petition - Highwood Water � be directed that upon legally submitted petition to go ahead with feasibility study on Highwood Water Project. ` Motion, Ayes (4) , Nay (0) . � The Village Engineer discussed bike/hike trail and Bike/Hike Trails explained the eligibility of the Village to receive • FAU funds. � The Council recommended a s�ep program over a period of � $349SOOO.00tfor trailsbalongl#I5tand1#19S tIn orderlto � c{ualify for funds, the trails �rnust be on both sides of the road, 6' wide, hard covered, permitted to vary one � block off the ma.in road. � Paurus suggested that the Village Engineer proceed with application for FAU funds, Park Commission Chairman to • review with Council at rlarch I1 meeting. � No action was taken on Long Lake Sewer � Water Petition Long Lake Sewer � Water � by William Wear as no additional information was avail- Petition - William Wear able. � The Village Engineer repvrted that he was infornted there MSA Funds Report � is no MSA money available for park and drive areas. Council would like to have more research done in this matter. • Butler moved, Paurus seconded, that licenses as submitted LICENSES • be approved, Motion, Ayes (4), Nay (0) . � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, approval of bills. Motion, BILLS � Ayes (4) , Nay (0) . � Welsh moved, Paurus seconcied, adjourrnnent. Motion, Ayes (4) , AD�TOURNI�NT Nay (0) . • � � • • � � ) � C��?/� Robert L. Searles, Mayor • % � � � Attest• � � /`'� � �� Wa er R. Benson, Clerk-Administrator