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Home My WebLink About04-08-1975 Council Minutes � •` CITY OF ORONO � Regular Meeting of the Orono Council, 7: 30 P.M. April 8, 1975 yThe Orono Council met on the above date • with the following members presenta I�Zayor Searles, Councilmen Butler and tivelshe � Councilmen Massengale and Paurus absent. • � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, that the MINUTES i7inutes of the Regular Meeting of P�arch 25, • 1975, be approved as amended. Motion,. • Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . ! The Antenna Ordinance was deferred until .ANTENNA ORDINANCE � the meeting of April 22, 1975, • Searles moved, Butler seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #583 � Resolution #583 forming a joint Park Joint Park Commissions � Commission whose membership shall be composed of Orono, P�iinnetrista, Mound, � and Spring Park as recommended and amended by P�Ir, Dave Opheim, Park Commission � Chairman. T�Iotion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . • . Butler moved, Searles seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #584 Resolution #584, A Resolution ordering 493 Park Avenue � the owner of a hazardous building within the Village ta correct the hazardous condition. � . • , Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . • i�ire Dave Opheim, Park Commission Chairman, LAKE ACCESSES � discussed and recommended solutions to the Paul's Landing & � Paul°s Landing-Smith's Bay and Stubb's Bay Stubb's Bay lake accesses. • � The Council instructed the legal department and Mr, Opheim to submit a resolution for • Council action concerning these lake • a��esses at the next Council meeting. � Searles moved, Butler seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #585 � Resolution #585 extending all existing Marina Licenses - marina licenses until May 15, 1975. rRotion, T�tay 15, 1975 � Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . � � I•ir. Holladay, represented by Mr. Frank VARIANCE Vfligt, attorney, and r7r. Donald Rippel, 3285 Carman Road landscape planner, and Mr. Martin Podany, • represented by Mr. Charles Carrol, attorney, presented material and information pertinent � to Mr. Podanys lakeshore setback and hardcover � variance application. (Continued) r �• ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 8, 1975 Page 2 � Since this material was not submitted before VARIANCE agenda deadline, the second Monday by 4030 P.M. (CDntinued) � preceeding the Council meeting, the Village � Council and staff will consider all information and documents for further review and analysis, • � Welsh moved, Searles seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #586 Resolution #586 denying an application for Stan Straley Dock • a marina and dock license for Mr. Stan �traley, 3286 North Shore Driveo t�otion, � Ayes (3) - Nays (0) , • � The request for a variance for Arthur Ahlm, VARIANCE 1331 North Arm Drive, was deferred until the 1331 North Arm Drive � r,:ePting of April 22, 1975 when all information wi11 be completee • � T.�e legal department discussed the status VARIHNCE � o= the Robert Bathke variance application. 2610 Mapleridge Lane rZore information is being brought up to date � and will not be placed on the agenda until all information is complete for presentation. � � The Roger Kraines request for a variance at VARIANCE � ��485 Forest Lake Landing was deferred until 4485 Forest Lake Landing April 22 , 1975 when all parties will be � represented, • T�:elsh moved, Butler seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #587 � �esolution #587, a resolution to support the Open r2eeting Law � League of Pdunicipalities proposed amendments to the Open t�Zaeting Law. Motion, Ayes (3) - � iVays (0) , • �he Village Council reviewed the golf course GOLF COURSE PROGRAM � o�eration during the past three years, comparing net incomes and capitol expenditures. The � �lillage staff is initiating a golf promotion � program to generate more leagues for 1975. • Mrso Wright, representing B & E Patrol, Inc. , B & E PATROL � appeared before the Village Council to discuss complaints concerning B & E°s employees and � s-;:atements made by them to residents in the _ � area. It was agreed that B & E would not get � �nvolved with policy judgment or verbal encounters �hat do not justifiably serve our area residents. • � � � • ORONO COUNCIL P�IEETING OF APRIL 8, 1975 . . Page 3 � Progress reporto The Village Council instructed ICE ARENA the Village Administrator to request an estimate of cost from �Zedalist, Industries, Inc. , Winsor. Wisconsin, concerning Part 1 & 2 of a three part feasibility study, outlining market feasibility • and physical design and cost estimates to • construct an iCe arena, � It was emphasized that this by no means indicates or implies that Orono has the funds for such a � study or intends to commit themselves to a study or to construct an ice arena. It was further • agreed that the ice arena would not be placed • on any future agenda unless al1 Council members will be present. � � Butler moved, Searles seconded, that Contractor' s CONTRACTOR'S ESTID'lATE Estimate #5, Northdale Construction in the amount #5 - Northdale Const. � of $94,505.09, be paid, Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #588 � #588 opposing Senate File #939, which would allow Opposing SF 939 the Metropolitan Council to adopt standards and • criteria for development and land use control which � would eliminate local control. I�2otion, Ayes (3) - � Nays (0) . • P�r. Dave Opheim, Park Commission Chairman, PARK DEDICATION FEES discussed the need to establish a Park dedi- � cation fund that would accrue monies from raw land value fees and previous park budgets. It � was discussed that Pre�o�:: unused budget funds could not be accrued from year to year and the � Park Commission should review Chapter 39e170 and recommend a more specific park dedication � fees ordinance. AZrs Opheim will review this � and report back at a later date. • Butler moved, L^lelsh seconded, to approve the REVENUE & EXPENDITURE ' first quarter Revenue & Expenditure Report REPORT as submitted by the Village Administrator. � Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to instruct the HENNEPIN COUNTY � Administrator to draft a letter to Hennepin TRANSPORTATION STUDY County challenging the categorical zones � rather than natural VilZage boundaries for the Hennepin County Traffic Analysis Transportation � Study, Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . � Mayor Searles announCed that the Council will WORK SESSION DATE � hold a work session at 3a00 P.Pd. April 16, 1975 at the Council Chambers to prepare for a public • hearing concerning the 73-1 Sewer Assessments. • � �. . .'":i. • � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 8, 1975 Page 4 • Mayor Searles announced to the public that the FOREST F�AKE BRIDGE Forest Lake bridge will be closed to traffic � from April 21, 1975 to June 30, 1975 for repairs. � Hennepin County has the responsibility to see that the bridge is restored properly and that � emergency vehicles can safely travel over it in cases of inedical or fire calls. • � Mr. Dave Opheim, Park Commission Chairinan, �KI TONKA OPERATION � discussed the Ski Tonka operation as it relates to recreation in Orono. Mr. Opheim � will gather furthe� data on the ski operation and submit a progress report at � later date. • • Mr. Walt Lathrop, member of the Park Commission, BIKE TRAILS displayed a map showing proposed bike trails in � Orono and discussed related problems such as low � land areas where trails might be built. He was advised to present his proposal to the Planning � Commission for their review and comments. • The Casco Point Deed and Crystal Bay lake CASCO POINT DEED & � access were de�erred until the meeting of CRYSTAL BAY LAKE ACCESS • April 22, 1975 for lack of information, � Welsh moved, Butler seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #589 � Resolution #589 refunding Mr. Wesley Wegan, Wesley Wegan Refund Plat 41317, Parcel 2000, District 38, in the � amount of $337.50 for payments made to the • Villaqe prior to the revision of the Navarre water improvement, 1970 LW-1. Motion, Ayes (3) - � Nays (0) , � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to authorize the FINAL PAYMENT � staff to proceed with final payment of $511.00 McDougal to Mr. Peter Mc A. Dougal, 3129 Casco Circle, • which represents accumulated interest on the ! condemnation #563 settlement. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . • � The Village engineer gave a status report on the FLOOD INSURANCE flood insurance program. � � The Village attorney and Village engineer EISINGER LANDFILL discussed the status of Mr. Eisinger's • landfill application before the P.C.A. It �was agreed that any changes or additions to the existing property should be consistent with , the Village of Orono's surface water management plan. • • f ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 8, 1975 Page 5 • Searles moved, Welsh seconded, to adopt RESOLUT�ON #590 Resolution #590 to approve the plans and Plans & Specifications � specifications for the North Shore Drive North Shore Drive Ravine S Ravine 75-1 and proceed with advertising for bids with bid opening Thursday, May 22, � 1975 at 10:00 A. M. and engineer's recommenda� tion for Council approval May 27, 1975. • T�Iotion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . • � Welsh moved, Butler seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #591 Resolution #591 ordering the Village engineer Plans & Specifications � to prepare plans and specifications for a M.S.A. - Willow Drive blacktop overla�* on that portion of Wi11ow • Drive that is designated as a M.S.A. funded street and which has been previously constructed � to seven-ton specifications. Motion, Ayes (3) -- + Nays (0) . � The Village Council also instructed the Village M.S.A. FUNDS � engineer to proceed with a feasibility report Old Crystal Bay Road & replacing previously M.S.A. funded Old Crystal Watertown Road � Bay Road with the Watertown Road in order to • p.rovide needed upgrading on the Watertown Road which will provide lower maintenance � costs through . the proceeding years. � Dell Frontz, resident of Excelsior, appeared WAYSIDE KENNELS � before the Council to express her concern of • Wayside Kennel°s operational policies. The Council noted that since the kennel is operating � within the current guidelines established and the staff reported that there were no violations � on record -- � Welsh moved, Butler seconded, that the Kennel LICENSE License for Wayside Kennels, be approved. hsotion, � Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . • ! Welsh moved, Butler seconded, that the following TRADE LICENSES licenses be approveds Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (Oy . � Leprechaun Kennels - John Lyons � ��Test Suburban Plumbing, Inc. - Plumber & Sewer Hookup � Taestonka Plumbing & Heating, Inc. - Plumber & Sewer Hookup • • Butler moved, Welsh seconded, that the All BILLS � Fund Accounts 253 through 295 and 18721 through 18797 and Liquor Store Accounts � 10594 through 10609 , be paid. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . � • ` � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 8, 190� Page 6 e Butler moved, Welsh seconded, that the meeting ADJOURNMENT be ad;ourned at 10:45 P.AQ. Motion, Ayes (3) - � ��ys �� . S � ---� � ,� j,,. , • � f / �� Z. L�.� �'��`c..k:�J� -�.� � R bert L. Searles, Mayor • � � Atte s t�'� �� + �aalter R. son, Clerk-Admin strator • • • • � a ♦ • a • � � • • � • • • � � • � �