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Home My WebLink About05-13-1975 Council Minutes � ' ' CITY OF ORONO � Regular Meeting of the Orono Council, 7 : 32 P.M. � May 13, 1975 � The Orono Council met on the above date � with the following members present: Mayor Searles, Councilmen �utler, Paurus, and � Welsh. Councilman Massengale absent. • • Butler moved, Welsh seconded, that the MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22 , � 1975, be approved. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to deny the HIGHWOOD WATER PETITION petition for City water in the Highwood • area based on the lack of public interest • shown to proceed with the project at this time due to other economic pressures. Motion, � Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • Butler moved, Welah seconded, to conceptually PROPOSED ANTENNA � approve the proposed antenna ordinance, An ORDINANCE Ordinance To Amend The P�unicipal Code Of Orono • By Amending Section 38.900 , And By Adding • Sections 34. 033, 34. 048 , 35. 029 , 35. 038 And � 36.021, as proposed in the following: Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � THE CITY COUNCIL OF ORONO ORDAINS : • Section 1. The Municipal Code of the City of Orono is amended by amending Section 38.900 • as follows: � 38.900. Height of Structures: Special Provisions. • The height limitations imposed by other sections of the Zoning Code shall be increased by 50% � when applied to the following structures: � Antenna or antenna structure � Church spires Belfries � Cupolas and domes which do not contain usable space Manuments � Water towers Fire and hose towers � Observation towers • Flag poles Chimneys � Silo and other typical farm structures � Smokestacks Parapet walks extending not more than three (3) feet above height of the building � Cooling towers Elevator penthouses � (Continued) • � ' � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13 , 1975 Page 2 � Section 2 . The Municipal Code of the City of PROPOSED ANTENNA � Orono is amended by adding Sections 34. 033, ORDINANCE 34.048 , 35. 029 , 35. 038 and 36. 021 as follows: (Continued) • 34.033. Antenna Structure. One independent � antenna structure subordinate to and servicing the principal use or structure on the same lot • and customarily incidental thereto that is not ` attached to another structure provided the height of the antenna structure does not � exceed 65 feet and the antenna structure is set back from any lot line a distance at least � equal to the total height of the antenna structure. (Variance ��uld be granted if � over 65 feet or whatever height inserted; only one antenna per lot would be allowed unless � a variance granted. ) (This is a conditional use for all residential districts. ) • � 34. 048. Antenna. Any antenna or combination of antenna rigidly attached to the principal � or accessory structure and/or one inde�endent antenna structure or combination of antenna � rigidly attached to the independent antenna structure provided that none of the foregoing • exceeds the total height allowed in Section • 38. 900. (This is an accessory use for all � residential districts. ) 35. 029. Antenna Structure. One independent � antenna structure subordinate to and servicing the principal use or structure on the same � lot and customarily incidental thereto that is not attached to another structure provided • the height of the antenna structure does not • exceed 65 feet and the antenna structure is set back from any lot line a distance at � least equal to the total height of the antenna structure. (Variance could be granted if � over 65 feet or whatever height inserted; only one antenna per lot would be allowed unless � a variance granted. This is a conditional use for B-1 Retail Sales Business District, � for B-3 Shopping Center Business District, � for B-4 Office and Professional Business District, does not include B-2 Lakeshore • Business District. ) � (Continued) � � � � � � � � f � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF f�Y 13, 1975 Page 3 � 35. 038. Antenna. Any antenna or combination PROPOSED ANTENNA of antenna rigidly attached to the principal ORDINANCE � or accessory structure and/or one independent (Continued) antenna structure or combination of antenna � rigidly attached to the independent antenna • structure provided that ncne of the foregoing exceeds the total height allowed in Section � 38.900. (This is an accessory �ase for B-1 Retail Sales Business District, for B-3 � Shopping Center Business District, for B-4 Office and Professional Business District, � for I-Industrial District, does not include B-2 Lakeshore Business District) . � • 36.021. Antenna Structure. One independent antenna structure subordinate to and servicing � the principal use or structure on the same lot and customarily incidental thereto � that is not attached to another structure provided the height of the antenna structure ♦ does not exceed 65 feet and the antenna structure is set back from any lot line a • distance at least equal to the total height � of the antenna structure. (This is a conditional use for I-Industrial District; + variance could be granted as to height and number per lot. ) • � Section 3. Existing Antennae and Antenna Structures; Continued Use, Replacement. Antennae and antenna structures in all use � districts and in existence as of the effective • date of this ordinance which do not conform to or comply with this ordinance shall be � non-conforming uses and may be continued in said non-conforming use pursuant to Sections � 31. 100 through Sections 31.110 of the Zoning Code. • Section 4. This ordinance shall be published � in the Wayzata-Orono Sun and shall be • effective upon publication. � On behalf of the Hennepin County Bicentennial BICENTENNIAL FLAG � Planning Commission, Phyllis O'Malley presented a Bicentennial flag and certificate � of recognition as an affiliate to the Hennepin County Bicentennial. f � � � r � • � ' � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13, 1975 Page 4 � Mayor Searles and the City Council presented LIFE-TIME MEMBERSHIP � Mr. Carl Phillips with a life-time membership Carl Phillips to the Orono golf course in token of the � appreciation of his service to the golf course throughout the years. � � Councilman Mary Butler reported on the BIKE/HIKE TRAILS BUS + Bike-Hike Trails Committee bus tour and its TOUR significance to Orono' s existing park system � and open space areas while maintaining the neighborhood recreation concept that has � prevailed in Orono. � Councilman Norman Paurus reported that the WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN � West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board SERVICES MEETING • will hold a meeting at the Hopkins House May 22 , 1975 at 7: 30 P.M. to discuss County ' policy and W.H.H.S. community planning and how it relates to our community. • � Welsh moved, Butler seconded, to reduce the REDUCE PLANNING Planning Comminssion from eleven to nine COMMISSION • members, effective July 1, 1975. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � Mayor Searles reported on the De artment of DNR MEETING P � NaturaJ. Resources meeting held at the FWBI Shoreline Regulations building, May 1, 1975, concerning DNR' s � shoreland regulations and its regulatory powers within 1,000 feet of the lake. � � � Mayor Searles announced that a meeting will DNR MEETING DATE be held at the Spring Hill Conference Center June 17 , 1975 ` June 17, 1975 at 5: 30 P.M. to discuss with staff and committee chairmen DNA regulations, � and other projects concerning objectives and goals for 1975. • � Mayor Searles announced that there will be a MARINA LICENSING • meeting of the Council and Marina Licensing COMMITTEE MEETING Committee at the administration conference � room May 21, 1975 at 2 : 00 P.M. � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to approve the SUBDIVISION �' revised simple subdivision for Roger Patch, 1330 Sixth Avenue North � 1330 Sixth Avenue North. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � � � ' � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13, 1975 Page 5 � Welsh moved, Butler seconded, that the VARIANCE setback variance for Richard Petrien, 1520 Long Lake Blvd. � 1520 Long Lake Boulevard, be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion, Ayes (4) - � Nays (0) . � � Welsh moved, Butler seconded, that the VARIANCE stable setback variance for a hobby farm 4545 Watertown Road � for Robert Compton, 4545 Watertown Road, be referred to the Planning Commission. � Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � Welsh moved, Butler seconded, that the WAREHOUSE ADDITION warehouse addition for Robert Day, 2685 2685 Wayzata Blvd. � Wayzata Boulevard, be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion, Ayes (4) - + Nays (0) . • Paurus moved, Welsh seconded, to appoint DELEGATE • Councilman Mary Butler as Orono' s delegate Suburban Public Health • to the Suburban Public Health Nursing Service Nursing Service annual meeting. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to accept RESIGNATION � Mr. John Eidem' s resignation as Liquor Store John Eidem manager, effective May 26, 1975, with appreciation for his service. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � Paurus moved, Searles seconded, to accept the LIQUOR STORE MANAGER � City Administrator' s letter on Liquor Store Lorraine McGowan appointments and adjustments and also moved � to appoint Lorraine McGowan to the position of Liquor Store manager at a starting salary • of $11,500 per year with a three and six month performance review and salary adjustments • conditioned on establishing strict personnel � cost controls and scheduling procedures. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . r � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to adjust the SALARY ADJUSTMENT salary of Karen Pederson from $2. 34 per hour Karen Pederson � to $3. 00 per hour, effective May 26 , 1975. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • � Paurus moved, Welsh seconded, to appoint Mr. LIQUOR STORE PART-TIME � John Eidem as a temporary part-time Liquor John Eidem � Store employee, effective May 26 , 1975 at an hourly rate of $4. 25 per hour. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • i • � ' ORONO COUNCIL MEETIIdG OF MAY 13, 1975 Page 6 r Butler moved, Searles seconded, to accept CIVIL DEFENSE EMERGENCY • the adopted Orono Civil Defense Plan as the PLAN official emergency action plan of the City. � Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • � Paurus moved, Searles seconded, that RESOLUTION #599 Resolution #599, A Resolution Authorizing Emergency Number 911 � Participation In Planning County-wide Public Safety Communications System, Emergency No. 911, � be adopted. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to approve the PERSONNEL POLICY Personnel Policy for the Police Department Po.lice Department � stating that it is an addendum to the Orono City Administrative Organizational Personnel • Policy, which states that the City Council, as the elected legislative policy making � body of Orono, is reponsible to the citizens � of the City. The Council shall appoint an Administrator who is responsible for the + administration of the municipal government to serve at the pleasure of the majority of � the Council. The Administrator, with the concurrence of the Council, shall appoint • Department Heads who shall be responsible and accountable to the Administrator. Al1 � personnel shall be responsible and accountable � to the Administrator as hereinafter set forth. In times of emergencies, the Mayor � may supersede the Administrator if he deems such action necessary subject to the sub- � sequent ratification or rescission by a majority of the Council at the next regular • or special Council meeting. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #600 � Resolution #600, A Resolution To Advertise 3-5 Ton Steel Roller And Accept Bids On June 16 , 1975 at 11: 30 A.M. , � CDT, For A 1975 Budgeted 3-5 Ton Steel Roller For The Street Department. b�otion, • Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � • Welsh moved, Butler seconded, that Contractor' s CONTR.ACTOR'S ESTIMATES Estimates #6 & #7, Northdale Construction, #6 & #7 - Northdale � in the amount of $68,930.78 , be paid. Motion, Construction Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the REVENUE & EXPENDITURE � April Revenue & Expenditure Report be accepted. REPORT - APRIL Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • � � � - ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13, 1975 Page 7 � Paurus moved, Welsh seconded, to approve the TRANSFER � transfer of $12 , 803. 30 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund to the General Fund � for Capital Outlay. Motion, Ayes (4) - � Nays (0) . • The Casco Point Deed and Crystal Bay Lake DEED & LAKE ACCESS • access were deferred until the meeting of • May 27, 1975. � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #601 � Resolution #601 Denying Mr. John Morrison' s John Morrison Request For $2 ,500 Payment From The City Of � Orono, For The Removal Of Trees From The Hennepin County Right-Of-Way As Part Of � The Sanitary Sewer Project 73-1. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • � Searles moved, Butler seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #602 � Resolution #602 to �rant � variance to Arthur Ahlm 31.202 for Arthur Ahlm, 1331 North Arm 1331 North Arm Drive � Drive, �ince �he present structures and proposed structure would be connected • to public sewer,since two buildings on • lots now, one will be replaced which will � be connected to public sewers. Finding there is no adverse effect on public health, safety or welfare and to issue a conditional � use permit subject to: • l. Tearing down present structure first. • 2. Combination of alI five lots into one. w 3. Connecting new building to public sewers � before occupancy. � 4. No rental of guest house. • 5. No future subdivision or sale of either structure to another party. • . 6. Staff shall file resolution with Register of Deeds and make sure same is included � in title. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • Welsh moved, Butler seconded, that the DRIVE-IN THEATRE LICENSE � Navarre Drive-in Theatre license, be approved. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • � � � � � r ' � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13, 1975 Page 8 � Mr. Henry Muhich, Building & Zoning SANDY BEACH WATERFOWL Administrator, reported on the complaint � received concerning waterfowl creating a � health hazard at the Sandy Beach swimming beach. Since there is no definite documentation � of ducks being domesticated or fed for personal reasons, the complaint was tabled until � further information is reviewed. • . Mayor Searles presented Hennepin County' s HENrdEPIPd COUNTY landscape proposal for their public access LANDSCAPE PLAN � located on Hennepin County #51. This plan does provide for the restoration of shoreline � vegetation, the protection of the lake from erosion and for impro�ed environmental � protection at densely used shoreland sites , while providing for the public health, safety • and welfare for all citizens on Lake Minnetonka, . and will serve as a guideline for future restoration of exposed shoreline throughout � the lake area. • Councilman Norman Paurus reported on status HENNEPIN COUNTY ' of Hennepin County Transportation Plan stating TRANSPORTATION PLAN that the next phase was to solidity the � preliminary plans as submitted. The city � Council directed the Administrator to request the Planning Commission to review and compare +, Hennepin County' s forecasts and report their findings to the Council at the May 27, 1975 S Council meeting. � Mayor Searles discussed the background MARINA LICENSES � consisting of plans, data, and information • that has been submitted by the marinas and reviewed by the Marina Licensing Committee � concerning standards required to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all citizens � of Orono, while attempting to relieve the problem caused by the excessively dense use ! of shorelands.The City Council at this time conveyed their thanks for everyones cooperation � in setting forth and accepting guidelines • for the 1975 season. • � � � � r � r , . � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13 , 1975 Page 9 � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to approve RESOLUTION #603 North Shore Union 76 license and directed North Shore Union "76" � staff to review requirements with them and � issue license upon their acceptance of all requirements contained therein. • Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to adopt � Resolution #603, A Resolution Directing Staff To Issue A License To North Shore • Union "76" For A Commercial Boat Dock i Business For The Time Period From May 15, 1975 To December 31, 1975 For The Purposes • As Set Forth Herein. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to approve RESOLUTION #604 Stubb' s Bay Marina license and directed Stubb' s Bay Marina � staff to review requirements with them and . issue license upon their acceptance of all requirements contained therein. � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to adopt � Resolution #604, A Resolution Directing Staff To Issue A License To Stubb' s Bay � Marina For A Commercial Boat Dock Business For The Time Period From May 15, 1975 • To December 31, 1975 For The Purposes As � Set Forth Herein And Subject To The Conditions Set Forth Herein. Motion, � Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to approve RESOLUTION #605 � Paul' s Landing license and directed staff Paul' s Landing to review requirements with them and issue • license upon their acceptance of all + requirements contained therein. � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to adopt Resolution #605, A Resolution Directing � Staff To Issue A License To Paul' s Landing For A Commercial Boat Dock Business For � The Time Period From May 15, 1975 To December 31, 1975 For The Purposes As � Set Forth Herein And Subject To The • Conditions Set Forth Herein. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � a � � � � � � , . � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13, 1975 Page 10 � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to approve RESOLUTION #606 the Windward Marine license and directed Windward Marine staff to review requirements with them and issue license upon their acceptance of all requirements contained therein. � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to adopt � Resolution #606 , A Resolution Directing Staff To Issue A License To Windward ` Marine For A Commercial Boat Dock Business For The Time Period From May 15, � 1975 To December 31, 1975 For The Purposes . As Set Forth Herein And Subject To The Conditions Set Forth Herein. Motion, • Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to approve RESOLUTION #607 � the Minnetonka Boat Works license and Minnetonka Boat Works directed staff to review requirements with � them and issue license upon their accept- ance of all requirements contained therein. • , Butler moved, Welsh seconded, to adopt Resolution #607, A Resolution Directing � Staff To Issue A License To Minnetonka Boat Works, Inc. For A Commercial Boat � Dock Business For The Time Period From � May 15, 1975 To December 31, 1975 For The Purposes As Set Forth Herein And Subject • To The Conditions Set Forth Herein. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � At this time, the staff has not been able NORTH STAR & NORTH SHORE to analyze fully the plans for North Star MARINAS � and North Shore Marinas. It was therefore recommended that they be placed on the � Council agenda for license renewal May 27, • 1975 � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to vacate VACATE LAKE ACCESS , existing lake access adjacent to Mr. Tom 3775 Bayside Road Betz, 3775 Bayside Road, subject to: � 1) City Attorneys review and acceptance of all legal papers, Quit Claim Deeds, • and surveys needed to complete vacation • and transfer of title to new access to Orono. 2) City Engineer' s review and a acceptance of same conditioned on maintenance or other costs of transfers � not being borne by the City of Orono. � Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � i � , . � ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13, 1975 Page 11 � Paurus moved, Welsh seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #608 Resolution #608 , a resolution to amend M.S.A. Streets Resolution #598 , which requests designation of the Watertown Road from Willow Drive to Orono Orchard Road as a M.S.A. street, to • read: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the Watertown Road a from Willow Drive (MSA. 101) to the Old Crystal Bay Road (M.S.A. 102) be designated � a Municipal State Aid Street (M.S.A. ) Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � � Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to approve PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS � the M.S.A. plans and specifications for Willow Drive Overlay bituminous surfacing, including blacktop � overlay of shoulders on both sides of Willow Drive from Fox Street to the � Burlington-Northern railroad bridge. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . • � Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve LICENSES the following licenses: Motion, Ayes (4) - � Nays (0) . � Elmer J. Peterson Co. - Sewage Disposal Installation � Chet Norman Plumbing, Inc. - Plumber � Widmer Bros. Inc. - Sewer Hookup & Sewage Sewage Disposal Installation � Cigarette Licenses Midwest Vending - Martin' s Texaco Station � R. D. Bennett - Mexican Inn - Navarre � Paurus moved, Welsh seconded, that the All BILLS � Fund Accounts 337 through 412 and 18873 through 18948 , and Liquor Store Accounts � 10641 through 10660, be paid. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � , Paurus moved, Welsh seconded, that the ADJOURNMENT meeting be adjourned at 9 : 45 P.M. Motion, � Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . � • �� l ��--, , • - �� ,��`_ .,,.�c:.��.:-i�ra�. � � �,' obert L. Searles, Mayor i Attest: ,� ' �' —f� , � Walter R. Benson erk-Administrator � �