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' R�c�ular ?seetinc� of the Orono Council, 7 : 00 P.�4.
January 15, 1980
The Orono Council r�et on the above date with
the following mer-lbers present: Actinc� P1a��or
P�assengale, Councilr.�er.ibers Butler and Paurus.
Councilmember Hurr arrived at 8 : 00 P.t4.
Absent: PZayor Van P7est. Also nresent: Cit��
Adr�inistrator Benson, Citv Planner Olson, Cit�
Attorney P4alkerson, Citv Engineer C��k, and
Planning Commission riember .7a'•�?��ur.
Cit1� Adriinistrator Benson administered the OAmH OF OFFTCE
Oath of Office to Councilmember Butler who Mary C. Butler
was reelected Nover*tber 6 , 1979 .
City Administrator Bens�n administerec� the OA"'H OF OFFICE
Oatll of Office to Councilmemher ?sassenc�a_le �4alter B. Massengale
who was reelected November 6, 1979 .
Butler r.moved, Paurus seconded, to apnrove COrISENm A�ENDA*
the Consent Acrenda* , subject to removinc�
items 5, 6 , and 19 , with all staff data and
supportive inforr*mation to be included in the
Minutes in the sec�uence they occur. i4otion,
Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to a�prove the *4INUTES
Minutes of the RequZar rieetinc� of Plovertber 27 , November ?_7 , 1979
1979 , as amended. P4otion, Ayes (3) - rlays (0) . "
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to apnrove the *[IrdUmES
Minutes of the Regular Pleeting of December 11, December 11, 1979
1979 , as amended. Motion, Ayes (3) - Navs (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the MINU"'ES*
Minutes of the Special Meeting of Januarv 8, Januarv 8, 1980
1980. tsotion, Ayes (3) - rlays (0) .
Diane �otten, Park Cor.unission member, discussed PARIC COPZ*ZISSIOrI COr�SE21T;
the proposed 1980 Summer Recreation Proc7ram that
is designed to serve six corrmunities, which are--
Medina, Long La]ce, P4aple Plain, Independence,
Minnetonka Beach, and Orono. It is hoPeful that
this coordination with these cities �aill provide
a total recreation for the entire lake area on
a cost sharing basis that is accePtable to all
of the communities.
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Councilmember Paurus reported on the Environmental I�MCD REPORT
Coru�►ittee meeting held Saturday morning, Januarv 12,
1980. The comriittee reviewed and recorunended
approval of the Fox Hills Association and P4innetonka
Boat ��orks dock structures. Concern was noted
regarding side line setback conformance on the
Fox Hill application.
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to reappoint `T_'im REAPPOIT1mP4ENT*
Adaris to the Planning Commission f_or another '"im Adar�s
three-year terr.l. P'totion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Butler r,loved, Paurus seconded, to reappoint RFAPPOII'ITr'IErdT*
John Hammerel to the Planning Cor,imission for John Hamrierel
another three-year term. P��otion, Ayes (3) -
Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to rea�noint REAPPOIr1T'"IENT*
�ahriel Jabbour to the Planning Cormmission for (�abriel Jabbour
another three-year term. PRotion, A_yes (3) -
Na��s (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to reappoint REAPPOINTr�ENT
P�ary J. Vogel to the Human Rights Commission P4arv J. ��ogel
,-'for another three-year term. *'Iotion, Ayes (3) -
Nays (0) .
Alan Olson, City Planner, informed the City COt4PREHENSIVE PLAN*
Council that in the last month, the PZavc�r and
he had met with Gunnar Isberg three times to
review recent plan c�rafts in detail.
�Je have a copy which I was hopinc� to send for
your review, but as of this morning, we are
still wrestling with organizational c�uestions.
I feel your time would be better spent reviewing
the f_inal version due before the end of Januarv.
The plan content is fairly well set with r:lajor
work required on editorial decisions to allow �
clear understanding.
In addition, recent meetinc�s hy the r�avor, Rep-
resentative Searles, and P'ir. Benson with Charles
�aeaver have conf_irmed that our basic nolicies
caill he acceptable to the rletropolitan Council.
(Continued)
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'_ �;;.GULAR PZEE'"ING OF THE ORONO COUi1CIL, JAPdiJARY 15 , 19 80 Page 3
The submission deadline is July 1, 1980 . iae COr4PREFiErdSIVE PLAN
hope to beat this date with inforr.ial review at (Continued)
the first meetin�ts in February and public hearings
before P7arch. Review by adjacent cities should
be done by P4ay allowing formal suhmittal at that
tir.le.
End of P�emo
Alan Olson, City Planner, entered into the record MINNETONKA BEACH
the comprehensive nlan review for the City of PLAP1 REVIEW*
P4innetonka Beach, dated December 27, 1979 , which
states:
PZinnetonka Beach is a village of 313 acres and
600 residents and is the smallest incorporated city
in the State.
The village is 97-98o developed; almost all of
which is devoted to single family residential
use. The Village has no commercial or industrial
facilities. The only non-residential properties
are the Laf ayette Club (15 0 of the Cit��' s lanci
area) , the Village facilities, the post office
and St. PSartin' s Church.
The Village has no metropolitan park but does
have five neighborhood parks comprising 50 of
the land area.
The Village for_esees new residential development
filling the rer_maining vacant land within the next
ten years , amounting to some 25 units maximum.
As soon as the Orono-Long Lake Interceptor is
completed, all properties will be connected to
the municipal sewer. All properties have municipal
water available.
P�4innetonka Beach has the same philosophy and goals
regarding transportation and Count_y Road 15 as
does Orono.
D4innetonka Beach expects to continue to relv on
neighboring cities for police and fire protection
and for all commercial services.
Attached is their land use map, exerpts from the
plan and a suggested draf_t letter of review. If
approved by Council action, the letter will be
sent as Orono' s official response to P4innetonka
Beach.
(Continued)
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Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to aPprove the PZINNFTONKA BEACH PLAN
comprehensive plan review for the City of the RFVIE�a*
Village of P4innetonka Beach. P4otion, A_ves (3) - (Continued)
Nays (0) .
Alan Olson, City Planner, entered into the record SUBDIVISInN*
the final subdivision for Richard Ledstrom, 3405 3405 Sixth Avenue Pdorth
Sixth Avenue North, dated January 4 , 1980, which #348
states: Richard Ledstrom
The applicant has fulfilled all of the requirements
for final approval of the Craddock-Ledstrorl plat.
��e have been informed by P�r. Ledstrom' s attorney
that the culvert located under the existinc� causewav
has been removed. Council and Planning Corirlission
should note this was not a condition of_ final sub-
division approval.
Staff recommends approval of the plat, Craddock-
Ledstrom Estates, subject to the conditions cited
in the attached resolution.
Council Pseeting - January 15 , 1980
Butler rtoved, Paurus seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTIOPd #1101*
#�1101, A Resolution Approving The Plat Of Cr_addock- Craddock-Ledstrom Estates
Ledstron Estates. Psotion, A��es (3) - rdays (0) .
P4r. Alan Olson, City Planner, entered into the SUBDIV?SION*
record the final subdivision for Kenneth Chapr.lan, ?_695 Shadvwood Road
2695 Shadywood Road, dated January 7 , 1980 , which #428
states: Kenneth Chapman
P4r. Chapman has complied with all of the rec�uire-
ments determined for final plat approval. Staff
recommends a�proval of the Chapman Addition plat
subject to the attached resolution.
Council Meeting - January 15, 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to adopt rtesolution RESOLi1TIOPI #1102*
#1102 , A Resolution Approving The Chapman Addition Chapman Addition Plat
Plat. Motion, Aves (3) - Nays (0) .
Alan Olson, City Planner, entered into the record CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
the conditional use perr,lit request of Timothy 280 Orono Orchard Road
Petersen, 280 Orono Orchard Road, dated January 8, #500
1980 , which states : Timoth_y Petersen
On December 12 , 1979 , I wrote the attached letter
to P�r. Petersen outlining the Council' s understandinq
of the agreement reached on Decer.lher 11, 1979. On
Decermber 14 ,1979, the attached draft resolution was
sent for his review and signature. (Continued)
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On Decer.lber 17, 1979 , P�r. .7aeger called with CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
c�uestions about sorme of the resolution clauses, ?_80 Orono Orchard Road
suc�gesting that he was going to offer a revised (Continued)
version. As of today, I have not received a siqned
copy of the resolution/agreeinent fror� Psr. Petersen,
noY have I received any alternative version fror.l
P4r. Jaeger.
^_'he City has continued to receive corlplaints from
PZr. Edstrom as per his attached letter. We have
consistently referred all c�uestions of interference
to the FCC office and have asked them to investigate
under their jurisdiction.
If PSr. Petersen siqns a copv of our �ro�osed draft,
or signs a reasonably similar agreerment, I recommend
adontion at the January 15, 1980 rleeting. If no
such signed agreerment is forth-corling, Council
has the option of adopting our c�raft with a deadline
for signature or reo�ening discussion to include
all other options such as complete denial.
Alan Olson memo dated Januarv 14 , 1980 states :
The City has not received from Mr. Petersen a signed
resolution and ac�reement as per the last Council
meeting. �'he resolution draft has been copied and
amended by Mr. Petersen as shown on the attached
copies.
Some changes appear to me to be minor, but I would
be concerned about two alterations:
l. He has omitted all reference to "one" antenna
which is critical, especially in condition #1
on Page 3
2. He has omitted com�liance with FCC regulations
in condition #10 on Page 4 .
3. He has omitted penalties #9, Page 4
Council r�eeting - January 15, 1980
Bruce r4alkerson, City Attorney, inforrled the City
Council that, r7r. Huc�h Jaeger, attorney for PZr.
Petersen, was notified by me to appear at toniqht' s
rneeting.
P�Ir. Jaeger commented that P�r. Petersen would agree
to D2r. Olson' s rlemo dated Januar_y 14, 1980. r�r.
Jaecrer also commented that he would be out o� town.
(Continued)
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P4r. Bernard F.dstrorm, 190 Orono Orchard Road, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
comPlained that the antenna heic�ht was not con- 280 nrono Orchard Road
forming to a residential area. [4e are experiencinq (Continued)
intolerable telephone interference.
Councilmember Paurus: The Council' s concern is
the interference and the intent of use of the
antenna.
Mr. Edstrom: I have had interf_erence from *�r.
Petersen during mv telephone conversations. Tae
contacted the telePhone companV. They installed
a .filter but this was not eff_ective.
Bruce r4alkerson: The FCC does not allow the Citv
to interfere with Mr. Petersen' s FCC license.
Federal law dictates regulations, not the City.
Acting Mayor Massengale: '?'he Citv cannot denv
use of the tower because of interference.
Mr. Edstrom: �ahat can the City do for us?
Acting P�iayor r4assengale: Safety and to�aer
height can be controlled by the Citv. Interference
has to be addressed to the FCC. If the FCC finds
hirn in compliance, the City has no authorit�� �n
these matters.
P4r. Edstrorl: We feel our propert�� is exper�encinq
a loss in value.
Actinq r4ayor P�assengale: We will need documentation
from youu determining diminution in values, rlow,
we do not have that evidence.
P�r. Dave nuay, 125 Smith Avenue: I am experiencing
television interf_erence.
Bruce Malkerson: The City does need testimon�� and
evidence to support denial of the antenna. �7e do
not have that.
PZrs. Edstrom: [ae need your help now.
Acting P�ayor Massengale: Mr. Petersen' s right to
operate is controlled by the FCC. '_"he Cit�� neec�s
affidavits from you documenting all of the pro�lems:
1. Interference
2. Safety concerns
(Continued)
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Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to table the request CnNDITIONAL USE PERr4IT
for a conditional use permit of Timothy Petersen, 280 Orono Orchard Road
280 Orono Orchard Road, until the Januar_y 30 , 1980 (Continued)
Council meeting, and requested City staf_f to arrange
a meeting with Pir. Petersen and his neiqhbors in
resolving their problems; meanwhile, staff to subr►it
letters to Mr. Petersen, FCC, and the te�ephone
company reviewing the city' s concerns in this rmatter.
r4otion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Alan Olson, Citv Planner, entered into the record SUBDIVISION*
the final subdivision f_or Rohert Pdiichel, 3135 James- 3135 Jamestown Road
town Road, dated January 7 , 1980, which states: #530
R�bert Tliichel
The applicant has proposed a metes and bounds division
of his property (Lot 3, Block l, Libertv Acres) into
two parcels. Parcel B, nonbuildahle, is �. 32 acre
and is to be coribined with Lot 4 , Block l, Libert_y
Acres. Lot 4 is a marginal two-acre drv buildable
lot with additional limitations such as poor soils,
nearness of best building site to wetlands and
slope problems. The subc�ivision and proposed
combination will give Lot 4 the hest condit?ons
for a standard system and the necessary room for
a future drainfield site. Parcel A, P4r. Pliichel' s
residence lot, will still have a total of five plus
acres.
Planning Corunission recor,unends approval of P4r. Pdiichel' s
subdivision based on staff' s findings. Please review
the enclosed memo from the septic inspector.
Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions
cited in the attached resolution.
Council PZeetinc� - January 15 , 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to adont Resolution RESOLUTION #1103*
;#1103, A Resolution Approving "_'he r�etes And Bounds Robert Niichel
Subdivision For Robert Niichel. Motion, Aves (3) -
Nays (0) .
Alan Olson, City Planner, entered into the record VARIANCE*
the variance rec�uest of Freda Keith, 1055 Edc�eF,�ood 1055 Edqewood Iiills Road
Hills Road, dated January 7 , 1980, which states: #535
Freda �:eith
The week beginning December 16 , 1979 , Council was
polled hy the Zoninc� Administrator seekinc� anProval
of an area and lot width variance for Tract E of
RLS 1098. Staff determined in review of the site
plan for the proposed residence that Ordinance
No. 31. 203 would rec�uire a forrlal application and
review by Council. The f_ollowing points were
reviewed with each Council r.ier.tber: (Continued)
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1. "'he applicant' s site plan rec�uired no other �7ARIAPICE*
variances 1055 Edgewood Hills Roa
2. The septic ins�ector approved the septic (Continued)
design and c�rainfield area
3. The contractor, not realizing any problems,
was scheduled to build
4. The owner, a long time resident of_ Orono,
lives on Tract D and had purchased subject
lot separately. P'Irs. Keith was in a state of
shock when notified of possible delay.
5. Fioliday schedule would delay Council' s review
until January 29 , 1980
6. Staff recommends approval o_f the application
The poll of the Council was unanir,ious for a�proval.
A Council member did raise the issue of precedent
setting in approving this lot area variance. CouJ_d
it have the same repercussions as seen in the Robert
���atson application? At the joint meetinc� in
December, the P7ayor responded to this ver�� same
point. He stated that there will be tirles when
Council are obligated to make political decisions
but that need not limit a Council' s decision making
authority with future applications. Each application
has its own unic�ue set of circumstances. The role
of the Council is to respond to each indivic�uallv.
Council P4eeting - January 15, 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the lot
width and area variance request of Freda Keith,
1055 Edgewood Hills Road. P4otion, Ayes (3) -
P1ays (0) .
Bruce Malkerson, City Attorney, reviewed the Stubbs STUBBS BAY MARINA
Bay P4arina license status corunentinc� that P4r. P�cCleary,
his attorney, Mr. Lou Oberhauser, and staff have
met to review and prepare an agreement concerning
elimination of corunercial uses of this area. Psr.
PZalkerson recommended a public hearing be held on
the first official Council meeting in Fehruary to
consider a rezoning of the Stubbs Bay rsarina area.
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to approve a public
hearing to consider rezoning of the Stubbs Bay
PZarina area to be held February 11, 1980 at 7: 00 P.M.
P4otion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLU^'ION #1104
#1104 , A Resolution Denying An Application For A Stubbs Bay Marina
1979 Commercial Dock License For Stubbs Bay r4arina.
P4otion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
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Alan Olson, City Planner, entered into the record STUBBS BAY STUDY ARFA
the Stuhbs Bay Study Area Status Report dated
January 8, 1980 , which states:
After the last Council meeting, staff has done
some detailed research on P4r. P4cClearv' s
property and on several different sewac�e handling
options for the Studv Area. �9e have had several
meetings with r'ir. P7cCleary to discuss housinc�
options on his property including one rleetinc�
held January 2 , 1980 with P4r. P4cCleary, P'Iayor
Van Nest and m��self.
The substance of that last meeting was as follows :
A) The nine East Lake Street properties have a
riarket value of about $225 ,000 which makes
purchase and/or condemnation c�uite exPensive
and less viable. Three units have no sanitarv
f_acilities and should be declared hazardous
thereby requiring either condemnation or
rehabilitation at a cost of about $6 , 00� per
unit, equal to the market land value. Proper
sewage disposal on any of these proPerties
should be by holding tank costing about �1, 000
per unit for installation and between �1,000
and $5,000 per year purip cost.
B) Installation of a collector system to serve
only the East Lake lots and P4r, r4cClear��' s
property would cost about $150 , 000 and result
in an assessment of about 513,000 per unit.
The initial costs of intercePtor connection
and on-site disPosal are cori�arablP.
C) Expansion of the collector systerl to serve the
enti�� East Lake-Tonka-Crestview Area of about
50 units ��aould cost about $300 ,000 and result
in a per unit assessment of about �6 , 000.
(All of these dollar estimates are ball park
figures and are not hard by any means. )
D) Even if tax increment financinc� could be used
to finance such a sewage system, it would
take about 1J-15 units on Mr. PScClear��' s
property to �ortize the bonds. Thisjis a
density equivalent to four units Per acre.
E) PZike Gaffron' s report indicates that it is
marginally feasible to construct a mound-type
on-site system on Mr. McCleary' s property for
use by one or two units. Separation of toilet
wastes (into a holding tank) and grey water
(into the mound) has less environmental risk
and would allow three units on site. Four or
riore units would probably rectuire holding
tanks or off_-site disposal. (Continued)
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F) P4r. P4cCleary now says that he would oppose STUBBS BAY STUDY AREA
limiting the nroPerty to two units. He (Continued)
would rnake no profit and may not cover his
costs (?) . He sa��s he is. "tired of fighting"
and would like tofreach a compromise with
the City to allow quick sale and exit frorl .
the property. He was pushing for no less
than four units.
G) Given the above, on January 2 , 1980 , P4a��or
Van Nest r►ade the f_ollowing offer to P4r.
McCleary:
l. He could not guarantee Council agreement,
but he individually would approve two
units on site using the combined mound-
holdinc� tank septic s��ster►. '^his is a
density of one unit/acre. mhe P7a��or .
notes that P4r. McCleary' s site now consists
of two separate tax parcels.
2. In addition, he would support three units
on site provided Mr. McCleary could prove
some tvpe of acceptable sewac�e treatrlent
(holding tanks or detailed engineerinc�
analysis of some other system or cort-
bination of systems) , and provided that
Mr. McCleary would agree in writing to
this proposal so that the rezoning and
subdivision could proceed. "'hese would
probably be three single farmily dwellings
in a PRD type of develo�ment - density a-
bout 0. 75 unit/acre.
3. The P'ta��or would oppose an_y more dense
development except that four units might
be possible in total if all of_ the East
Lake properties were acc�uired and included
in a combined project. But it apnears
douhtful that the City could partici�ate
in this, at least in the foreseeable future.
P4r. P7cCleary was advised of the above on January 2 ,
1980. He was asked to make a decision so that the
City Attorney could draft an agreement for Council
review and approval on January 15, 1980. To date,
we have not received any response.
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Jeanne Psabusth, Building & Zoning Adrlinistrator, ZOI�TIN� AMFNDMEPITS
noted that the Planning Commission is meetinc� on Fences & Accessory
January 24 , 1980 to review the proposed zoning Structures
amendments concerning fences and accessory structures.
Alan Olson, City Planner, presented the City RICHARD DOU�HERTY LETTER*
Council with the following letter fror.l Richard P��unicipal Needs List
J. Dougherty, Chief_ Administrator of the r4etro-
p�litan i�Taste Control Commission, dated Dec-
ember 4 , 1979 , which states :
"This letter is in reply to your request to the
P�innesota Pollution Control Agency f_or including
six existing sanitary sewage problem areas in the
"Needs Surveys for Unsewered Areas" .
The Commission has no objection to this request
for inclusion in the needs lists. However, since
these areas are contiguous to existing sewered
areas with the r�ossible exception of Stubbs Bay
N.E. , the Comr,iission would object to considering
anv alternatives to resolve the Prohlem other
than connecting to the available sewer systert. "
End of letter
Council Meeting - January 15 , 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to a�prove the
above letter from Richard Dougherty, Chief_ �
Adriinistrator of the Psetropolitan �aaste Control
Conmission,dated December 4, 1979. 2�iotion,
Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Alan Olson, City Planner, entered into the record PURCHASE TAX FORFEIT
the tax forfeit land purchase and resale for PROPERTIES*
Harvey Reder, 3567 Crystal Place, and Donna 3567 Crystal Place
Kabanuk, 2140 Kenwood i9ay, dated .7anuary 8, 1980 2140 Kenwood F9ay
which states:
On P�ay 22 , 1979, the Council authorized staff to
research the legality, feasibility and practicalit_y
of direct City purchase of_ tax for_feit lands for
purposes of resale to interested citizens.
In addition to acc�uiring such lands at no cost
for limited public purposes, Cities are authorized
to purchase them at the appraised price. After
purchase, the City can retain or sell them with
no State strin_qs attached. Thus such sales
are legal and have been used by other cities to
assure that such lots are used for acceptable
purposes in keePing with the local zoning. (Continued)
� RI�,(�ULAR PZEETING OF THE ORONO COUrdCIL, JANUARY 15, 1980 Page 12
The City Attorney and I have developed a procedure TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY*
to follow whenever requests for such a transaction (Continued)
are received. All City costs would be covered
by rec�uiring escrow of the lot cost at the time
of the application including a fixed a�iministrative
fee of $150 per transaction. In addition, any
other affected neighboring lot owners are also
notified and c�iven an opportunity to bid on the
lot. If two or more persons express an interest,
staff would recommend the lot be sold through the
normal County auction. If no one else expresses
interest, our interest and the applicants would
be served by proript completion of the transaction.
Staff now rec�uests Council apProval of the attached
agreements for actual purchase and resale of_ the
following two properties:
A. Approve agreement with Harvey Reder for
purchase and resale of Lots 8 & 9, Block 3,
Plavarre Heights. Two neighbors notified
with no response. Lots would be combined
�vith his existing Lot 10 into one legal
building site.
B. Approve agreement with Donna Kabanuk for
purchase and resale of Lot l, Block l,
Rearrangement of Lots 42, etc, [aallace' s
Addition. There is no other adjacent property
owner as Ms. Kabanuk owns all abuttinc�
property in Orono. Lot would be combined
with her existing properties into one legal
building site (which may require a slight
area variance but is probably close to 800 -
verification on a survey is rec�uired - no
other additional land is available) .
After approval of the agreements, the staff will
arrange for purchase of the land from the County
and, thereafter, arrange for a quick closing
for quit-claim deeding to the applicants.
Council Meeting - January 15, 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the 3567 Crystal Place*
agreement for purchase and resale of pro�ertv Harvey Reder
located at 3567 Crystal Place to Harvey Reder.
P4otion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the 2140 Kenwood �aay*
agreement f_or purchase and resale of property Donna Kabanuk
located at 2140 Kenwood �4ay to Donna Kabanuk.
P4otion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Harvey Reder Ac�reement - Pages 12A-1?C
Donna Kabanuk Agreement - Pages 1?_-D-12F (Continued)
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�ity� of� C1�ono •
1► i;ucument Form Page 12-A
' November 1979 •
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FOR TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between Harvey Reder
3598 Livinqston Ave , Wavzata (hereinafter "Buyer" ) and the City
(Buyer' s name and mailing address)
of Orono, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of
Minnesota (hereinafter "City" ) .
Whereas, Buyer seeks to purchase property located at 3567 Crvstal Place
in the City of Orono, legally described as
(Insert street address if applicable)
follows :
PIN 17-117-23-43-0029 & 0030 Lot 8 and Lot 9 , Block 3 ,
Navarre Heights.
Hennepin County, State of Minnesota (hereinafter "the Property" ) ,
for the purpose of:
Legal combination of Lots 8 , 9 & 10, Block 3, Navarre Heights into
a single family residential building site.
; and
Whereas, the City wishes to �-�h� Property returned to the tax
roles and actively used for a purpose consist-er�.-__�,ith the intent of
the Zoning Code; - -
Therefore, the Buyer and the City agree as follows: -
The Buyer agrees to deposit with the City cash or a certified check in
the sum of Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Dollars
(dollars)
($ 4 , 270. 00 ) at the time this Agreement is signed by Buyer� the
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the City.
The City agrees to sign and proceed with this Agreement, or to return
to Buyer without interest the deposit money previously paid by Buyer
to the City, no later than sixty (60) days after the date Buyer signs
this Agreement.
In the event that the City decides to proceed with this Agreement,
a signed copy of the Agreement will be sent to Buyer at the address
given above, and the City will thereafter seek a deed to the Property
from the State of Minnesota.
• � . Page 12-B
Upon receipt of the deed from the State , the City will notify Buyer
and will set a closing date for sale and delivery of possession of the
Property to Buyer, which closing date should be within thirty (30)
days of the date the City receives the deed.
Subject to performance by the Buyer and to the prior stated notice
of intent to sell by the City, the City agrees to sell the Property
to the Buyer, and the Buyer agrees to purchase the Property from the
City for a sum equal to the amount deposited with the City as noted
above or equal to One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150. 00) greater than
the actual cost of the Property to the City, whichever is greater,
and the City agrees to execute and deliver to Buyer on or before the
closing date, a Quit Claim Deed to the Property pursuant to the terms
and conditions and in a form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
It is understood and agreed that the City by this Agreement, the Quit
Claim Deed, or otherwise, makes no express or implied warranties to the
Buyer as to, among other things : The title of the property; fitness,
safety or merchantability of the property or structures thereon or
thereunder; compliance of the Property or structures thereon or there-
under with any ordinances , regulations , codes or other restrictions
of the City, State of Minnesota, or any governmental entity having
jurisdiction over the Property; or as to any other matter affecting
the past, present and future use, ownership or sale of the Property.
This written Agreement comprises the entire agreement affecting this
purchase between the City of Orono and the Buyer and no other agreement,
oral or otherwise, has been entered into, or will be recognized.
This Agreement will become effective and binding upon Buyer after
Buyer has signed this Agreement, and this Agreement will become
effective and binding upon the City of Orono after the Mayor and
Clerk of the City have signed this Agreement.
The Buyer agrees to comply with the following special conditions as
of the date of closing subject to the approval of the City Attorney:
Buyer agrees that the City may unilaterally at any time decide not
to proceed with the sale of the property to Buyer and Buyer agrees
that the City will not be liable to the Buyer in any manner because
of the City' s refusal to sell the Property to Buyer, except for the
repayment of the money to Buyer by the City, minus the City ' s expenses
incurred to that date.
The Buyer agrees that this Agreement may not be assigned, transferred
or sold by Buyer to another without the prior written consent of the
City.
, � Page 12-C
.
The releases and promises made by the Buyer in this Agreement shall
survive this Purchase Agreement and shall remain part of the Quit
Claim between the City of Orono and the Buyer.
DATE: �.�-� �,� ~�/�� �
Buyer
DATE: CITY OF RONO
By �� � ��
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And L�
Its
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. �� ��,�
Cit of ono �C n (� (� �� 2-D
� � I�ocument Form L� � L �'�-' �_ U U l'—
� November 1979 •
�riN s ��o
" PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FOR TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY
CITY OF ORONO
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between Donna Kabanuk
6931 Dallas Rd. , Brooklyn Center (hereinafter "Buyer") and the City
(Buyer ' s name and mailing address)
of Orono, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of
Minnesota (hereinafter "City" ) .
Whereas , Buyer seeks to purchase property located at 2140 Kenwood Way
in the City of Orono, legally described as
(Insert street address if applicable)
follows : PIrd 17-117-23-41-0001 Lot l , Block l, Rearrangement of
Lots 42 , 43, 57 , 58 , 59 , 69, 70 & 71, Wallace ' s Addition to the Village
of Minnetonka Beach.
Hennepin County, State of Minnesota (hereinafter "the Property" ) ,
for the purpose of:
Legal Combination of this Property and lot 2 into one single family
residential building site.
; and
Whereas, the City wishes to see the Property returned to the tax
roles and actively used for a purpose consistent with the intent of
the Zoning Code;
Therefore, the Buyer and the City agree as follows:
The Buyer agrees to deposit with the City cash or a certified check in
the Sum of Tt�rQ Thc�i�San�3 SPVPn Hi�n�rPr� TwPnt�-f i vP T�nl 1 arG
{dollars)
($2 , 725. 00 ) at the time this Agreement is signed by Buyer� the
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the City.
The City agrees to sign and proceed with this Agreement, or to return
to Buyer iaithout interest the deposit money previously paid by Buyer
to the City, no later than sixty (60) days after the date Buyer signs
this Agreement.
In the event that the City decides to proceed with this Agreement,
a signed copy of the Agreement will be sent to Buyer at the address
given above, and the City will thereafter seek a deed to the Property
from the State of Minnesota.
.�
� Page 12-E
,.
Upon receipt of the deed from the State , the City will notify Buyer
and will set a closing date for sale and delivery of possession of the
Property to Buyer, which closing date should be within thirty (30)
days of the date the City receives the deed.
Subject to performance by the Buyer and to the prior stated notice
of intent to sell by the City, the City agrees to sell the Property
to the Buyer, and the Buyer agrees to purchase the Property from the
City for a sum equal to the amount deposited with the City as noted
above or equal to One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150 . 00) greater than
the actual cost of the Property to the City, whichever is greater,
and the City agrees to execute and deliver to Buyer on or before the
closing date, a Quit Claim Deed to the Property pursuant to the terms
and conditions and in a form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
It is understood and agreed that the City by this Agreement, the Quit
Claim Deed, or otherwise, makes no express or implied warranties to the
Buyer as to, among other things : The title of the property; fitness,
safety or merchantability of the property or structures thereon or
thereunder; compliance of the Property or structures thereon or there-
under with any ordinances, regulations , codes or other restrictions
of the City, State of Minnesota, or any governmental entity having
jurisdiction over the Property; or as to any other matter affecting
the past, present and future use, ownership or sale of the Property.
This written Agreement comprises the entire agreement affecting this
purchase between the City of Orono and the Buyer and no other agreement,
oral or otherwise, has been entered into, or will be recognized.
This Agreement will become effective and binding upon Buyer after
Buyer has signed this Agreement, and this Agreement will become
effective and binding upon the City of Orono after the Mayor and
Clerk of the City have signed th�s Agreement.
The Buyer agrees to comply with tMe following special conditions as
of the date of closing subject to the approval of the City Attorney:
Buyer agrees that the City may unilaterally at any time decide not
to proceed with the sale of the property to Buyer and Buyer agrees
that the City will not be liable to the Buyer in any manner because •
of the City' s refusal to sell the Property to Buyer, except for the
repayment of the money to Buyer by the C�ty,
The Buyer agrees that this Agreement may no,t be assigned, transferred
or sold by Buyer to another without the pric�r written consent of the
City.
, Page 12-F
. �
The releases and promises made by the Buyer in this Agreement shall
survive this Purchase Agreement and shall remain part of the Quit
Claim between the City of Orono and the Buyer. '
DATE: � f�o �
uyer
DATE: CITY OF O ONO
/
By �� � .
Its
And
Its
� RErULAR P9EETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JANiJARY 15 , 1980 Page 13
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the REFUND*
release of the renaining escrow funds in the Crosstown Properties
amount of $19�. 00 to Crosstown Properties for the Lafayette Ridge
Lafayette Ridge Development. Plotion, Ayes (3) -
Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to apProve the ANNUAL REPORT*
Annual Report from the Building & 7oning Building & Zoning
Department for the ��ear 1979, r2otion, Ayes (3) -
Nays (0) . �
The following letter vaas sent to Alan Olson, REDUCF BOND A�"40UNT
City Planner, from Glenn Cook, City Enc�ineer, Northgate Addition
dated January 9 , 1980 , which states:
"�9e would recomriend that the bond amount f_or the
Northgate Addition be reduced to �?_0 , 000 in
accordance with the Northgate Partnership request.
The developer' s engineer should �rovide the City
with reproducible record drawings as soon as
possible. "
Council P4eeting - January 15, 1980
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to aPprove the
reduction in the hond amount from $5� , 00� to
$20 , 000 for the Northc�ate Addition ner the ahove
letter. r7otion, Ayes (4) - Nal�s (0) .
The following letter from the Department of_ LUCE LINE TRAIL
Natural Resources concerning right-of-�aay Ric�ht-of-way Easement
easement for the Luce Line '?'rail, dated
December 18, 1979 , states:
"Enclosed find two copies of the completed road
right-of-way easement for the above-descrihed
road. I suggest that you have this easement
recorded in the office of the County Recorder.
Payment is now due in the amount of $585. 00 for
land. Please have the check made payable to
the "State Treasurer" and submit the same to
this office. °
Council P4eetinc� - January 15, 1980
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to approve the
payment of $585. 00 to the State Treasurer' s
office for right-of-way easements for the
Luce Line Trail, subject to confirming the
Department of Natural Resources subsidizing
0. 46 acre. Psotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
�� R�F�ULAR MEETING `OT THE ORONO COUNCIL, JArIUAR� 15, 1980 Page 14
The following letter to Donald Caster, Resident r�aCC RESTOR.ATION LETTER
Engineer, Metropolitan �aaste Control Commission, Interceptor
from John Gerhardson, Public Works Coordinator,
dated Decertber 17, 1979 , states: �
"On December 11, 1979 , r4etropolitan Waste Control
Commission Field Inspector P�r. Gerald Lundstrori
accompanied Orono Street Foreman Jack Brinkhaus
and myself on . an inspection of the construction
areas in Orono where restoration of the nrono-
Long Lake interce�tor had not been corlpleted.
The following is a punch list of the items that
must be corrected as soon as possible in the spring
of 1980:
l. Complete shoulder and slope res�oration on
Orono Orchard Road from County Road 15 north
to the Long Lake sewer plant road.
2. Railroad tie retraining wall in front of 540
Orono Orchard Road. The entire retaining
wall has been disturbed and must be restored
to the property owner' s and the City of Orono' s
satisfaction.
3. Culvert cleaninc� in front of 550 Orono Orchard
Road.
4. Disturbed soil stabilization of shoulder from
Dickenson Street south to 550 Orono Orchard Road.
5. Repair restored blacktop areas along all of
Orono Orchard Road before the final overlav
in the spring of 1980. �
6. Repair gate at Orono Sewer Plant.
7. Restore drainage at Orono Sewer Plant. Two
culverts must be cleaned to allow for proper
drainage.
8. Clean up shoulders and ditches and proper
alignment of Orono sewer plant road.
9. Seed areas at Orono sewer plant that were
disturbed.
It is my understanding that PZr. Don Larson of
Johnson Brothers Construction Compan�� has discussed
items #�3 and #4 with the property owner.
It is also m�� understanding that iteris �k6 and #7
will be corrected before January l, 1980.
(Continued)
FRF�ULAR P�EE'?'ING OF THE ORONO CnUNCTL, ,TANUARY 15 , 198� Page 15
I would appreciate acknowledc�ement f_rom vou on MWCC RESTnRATION LETTER
all of the above items . " (Continued)
End of letter '
Council r4eeting - January 15, 1980
Glenn Cook, Cit�� Enc�ineer, also stated that P�r.
Caster approved the letter as a Punch list of
items to be cor►pleted by the Metropolitan �9aste
Control Commission.
Glenn Cook, City Enc�ineer, informed the City UTILImY RATE STUDY
Council that he and staff are proceeding with
utility rate stuc�ies and will be submitted to
the City Council at the last meetinq in Fehruarv.
Glenn Cook, Citv Enc�ineer, reviewed his letter BUFFALO BITUP4IZdOUS
to Buf_falo Bituminous, dated .Tanuary 9 , 198�, Pavment #5
with the Cit�� Council. Ring Route
Letter - Buffalo Bituminous - January 9, 1980
Pages 16 & 17
Letter from Buff_alo Bituminous - �7anuary 11,
1980 - page 18
Council P�eeting - January 15, 1980
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to approve Pa��ment
#5 to Buffalo Bituminous, subject to notifying
the Bonding Compan�� and Buffalo Bituminous that
the City of Orono requires assurance that the
street will be maintained properly until the
project is completed, that the f_inal nroject
cost� can be satisf_ied by available funds or h�
the Bonding Cor,lpanv, completion schedule of nroject
to be submitted, change orders to be z�rocessed.
Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
Glenn Cook, City '.Engineer, Presented the Citv RIrdr ROUTE PZAINTENANCE
Council with a letter to Buffalo Bituminous
dated December 26 , 1979, which states:
"�9e have not received a response to your desires
on the manner in which you wish maintenance of
the Ring Route Road to be handled.
The City of Orono has cold mix available anci would
be able to complete patchinc� work on a tir�e and
material basis as discussed.
If you plan to have ��our crews available to corn�lete
any necessary patching work throuc�h winter months,
please advise. "
End of letter
, _ � Page 16
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January 9, 1980 �r a�
Buffalo Bituminous
Box 126 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL
Buffalo, Mn. 55313 .
Attn: Mr. Darrell Hicks
Re: File No. 13902
Ring Route Road
Gentlemen:
The City of Orono stressed the importance of completing the Ring Route Road
Project by November 15, 1979 at the preconstruction conference. During the
course of the construction, we frequently reviewed the status of the project
with you or a representative of your company to stress the importance of timely
completion. You have failed to meet the agreed upon deadline. The City Council
is concerned about the future completion of the remaining work on the project
because of the delays encountered to this date. The safety of the driving pub-
lic on the roadway, lack of vegetation on the slopes, and maintenance of the
roadway through the completion of the project are additional concerns. The City
therefore feels that liquidated damages as provided for in the contract should
be assessed on the project as indicated in our November 26, 1979 letter.
The contract starting date on the project was indicated as on or before June 15,
1979 with authorization to start work being given on June 19, 1979. Completion
of the project by November 15, 1979 would not have been a problem had your grad-
ing contractor remained on the project and the other project operations been
better coordinated by you. The City of Orono did not receive a request for time
extension during the course of the project and have no plans to grant the ex-
tension of time based on your November 28, 1979 letter.
The concerns of the City is that in the event it is necessary to bring in another
contractor to complete the project adequate money is not presently being with-
held. Liquidated damages from November 15, 1979 through June 30, 1980 would
amount to $45,600. If the completion extends beyond this time damages would be
even greater. The estimated work remaining on the project is $230,000+ and in
the event this work must be rebid, anticipated inflation of 15 percent
($34,500) would have to be added to the project cost. Moreover, in the event
you elected to leave the job, any new company would undoubtedly charge a
premium to finish the reduced project which could amount to as much as $10,000.
Page 1.
` � ' Page 17
Buffalo Bituminous January 9, 1980
Buffalo, Mn. 55313
Re: File No. 13902
The City of Orono has paid out to you $327,043.80 to date and retained
$36,338.20 pursuant to the contract. Request for payment No. 5 if paid would
result in a retainage by the City of only $43,732.75 which is not sufficfent to
protect the City's anticipated financial exposure as noted above in the total
amount of $90,100.
It is therefore felt that additional payments cannot be made on the project un-
til your bonding campany recommends release of funds because, in the event of
continued default by your company, it may be necessary for the City to seek the
payments set forth above from your bonding company.
If you have any questions or suggestions as to how to protect the City while
still making payment to you, please contact this office.
Yours very truly,
BONESTR00, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
'' =����,��iww IL
1 -�t,-,.�
Glenn R. Cook
GRC:li
cc: Richard Benson�
Bruce Malkerson, Atty.
Page 2. - .
. , Page 18
January 11, 1980
City Administrato�
City of Orono, Mii. .��sota
Dear Sirs;
In regards to letter of J�uary 9, 1980, project was let on April 27,
1979. We did not get a notice to proceed until June 19, 1979. No
additional time was alloted to complete project. We then had to contract
with Elk River Concrete Co. to construct concrete box culverts, contract
with grading contractor who had some delay getting started as to prior
commitments, also same with underground contractor.
The box culverts were not completed and delivered until September of 1979
due to delay in awa:-�? of contract. We also had a change order to construct
a retaining wall as an extra item to the contract which we were not able
to get a subcontractor to even start this project in 1979. Buffalo Bituminous
d.id get the bulk of the work completed and road opened for use of City in
November, 1979.
Buffalo Bituminous will not accept any liquidated damages on this project�
and you will also note that under the law we are required to be paid
month.�y, and if not paid on es�imate we are entitled to interest on amounts
not paid. We fully intend to complete project by Ju�y 1� 1980, and do not
see where there is any breach of contract. Note; The grading contractor
had other obligations and had to leave project for about two xeeks, which
would not possibly have happened if an award had been made promptly.
We will welcome a meeting between our company, Glen Cook, City Attorney
and any other interested parties.
Very tru�y yours�
G�/LZ-C-�/'f j���(s'JZQ)
� . /J�
Darrell Hicks ��L�-��-�`"�
Buffalo Biturninous
DH�do
IZFC�ULAR PIEFTIr1G OF '.?'HF OR�rdO COUNCIL, JANUAI2Y 15, 1980 Page 19
The following letter to r4r. Gale C�. Lennon, mRAFFIC SIrrdAL
SuPerintendent of the Orono Independent #12 & Old Crystal Bay Rd
School District 278 concerning the traffic
signal at Old Crystal Bay Road and #12 ,
dated January 8, 1980 states:
"Thank you for hostinc� our meeting January 2 ,
1980 with the P4innesota Department of_ Transportation,
State Representative Bob Searles, r�ayor Brad ��an
Nest, and our staff concerning the traffic light
at Highway #12 and the Old Crystal Bay Road.
It appears that with approval of the nroject
development report by January 15, 1980, the hold-
ing of public hearings in P'Iarch, and design study
approval b_y April f_irst, we will be able to proceed
�aith right-of-way accTuisition b_y April l, 1980 ,
construction limits approval by May l, 1980 �lans
and specifications drafted this sumrmer, bid letting
this fall and a construction start spring of 1981,
completion by fall 1981.
Gale, this is good news and I want to assure you
�ae will do everything possible to assure the
aclherence to the proposed scheduling of the traf_fic
light installation as relayed to us hy Psr. Crawford.
Our City Engineer will meet with the State right-of-
way Personnel to discuss a �and acc�uisition time-table.
I will discuss the proposed project with Psr. Bud
Buschbaum and Mr. Bob Wagner, the affected property
owners.
t9e do have one particular concern that your School
Board might assist us wi:th.
As you know when we met to discuss the Project this
summer, we were informed that the ric�ht-of-way costs
would be part of the total construction costs.
At our meeting �4ednesday, it was indicated that
the cost to acquire necessary ric�ht-of-way would
not be eligible as a construction cost. ��7e are
very concerned with this simply because of limited
outside f_unds to subsidize this unexpected expense.
The City of Orono is requesting the Orono School District
to participate in the land acquisition cost since the
benefits are shared by all of the cities in the Orono
School District.
I would appreciate, at your convenience, a reply to
our request to allow us to Proceed with the planning
process on this matter. "
End of letter (Continued)
RE�ULAR P4EETING OF THE ORONO COUr1CIL, JANLJARY 15, 1980 Page 20
The following letter was received from the TR.AFFIC SI�NAL
P4innesota Department of Transportation District (Continued)
Engineer Bill Crawford, dated December 21, 1979 ,
which states:
"A traffic signal and channelization nroject is
currently scheduled for an August 27, 1987_ ,
contract letting date. However, bv scaling the
project down (reduced width, number of lanes ,
and future capacity) , we hope to eliminate sorle
federal and state environmental requirements and
reduce the cost.
��e should know in the next month if_ the Federal
Highway Administration will apProve the reduced
design. If they do, the project could be moved
up to the fall of 1981 assuming one and a half_
years for right-of-way acquisition. If the City
of Orono could obtain the right-of-wav in less
tirae, the project could be moved up even further,
possibly as early as 1980. However, f_unding and
manpower could still be a problem.
There does not appear to be an intermediate
traffic control that would be safe or effective
for this intersection. PZay I suggest,Bob, that
you provide us an opportunity to work with ��ou,
the City of Orono and the school board. If we
were to r.ieet, I am sure we could explain the
circumstances and there is a chance we could
speed up the letting of this project. "
End of letter
Council P�eeting - Januar_y 15 , 1980
The City Council requested the City Engineer
to determine ric�ht-of-way costs and to explore
methods of reimhursement to the City.
Glenn Cook, City Engineer, presented the following CHANGE ORDER - RING ROUTE
letter to the City Council addressed to Buffalo Buff_alo Bituminous
Bituminous, dated December ?.6 , 1979 , �ahich states:
"The City of Orono would like a cost estimate on
the change order for constructing the retaining
wall along County Road 6 by February l, 1980.
In the event you are not able or �io not desire to
complete this work, we would have ample tirme to
solicit bids.
If you have any questions , please contact this
office. "
End of letter
�' REi�ULAR r2EETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JAJ�IUARY 15 , 1980 Paqe 21
The following riemo was presented to the Citv STREET LTGHTING CONTRACT
Council from John �erhardson, Public 6aorks t�7right-Hennepin Electric
Coordinator, concerning a street lightinc�
contract with Wright-Hennepin Electric f_or the
Ring Route Road dated January 8, 1980 , which
states:
On December 7 , 1979 , I submitted a memo to vou
recommending street lighting at the north and
south end of the Ring Route Road.
In that same memo, I submitted a monthly and
annual cost schedule from Northern States Power
Company.
On December 11, 1979 , the Orono Council apProved
the installation of a street lic�ht at the inter-
section of the north and south end of the Ring
Route Road.
It has been brought to my attention that rdorthern
States Power Com�any does not service the inter-
section at (County Road 84) Bayside Road and
(County Road 19) Pdorth Shore Drive. That inter-
section is serviced by �aric�ht-Hennepin Electric.
I have contacted Psr. Neil rzcrsillin, Desic�n ,
Engineer for Wright-Hennepin and it has been
determined that hecause there is no street
lighting in Orono provided by Wright-Hennepin
Electric, a street lighting contract must be
implemented.
I have attached those contracts _for signature
along with an annual cost schedule.
This contract will allow any further street
lighting in the City of Orono serviced by Wriqht-
Hennepin Electric.
Council I�Ieeting - Januar_y 15, 1980
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to ap�rove the
street lighting contract with �9right-Hennepin
Electric for street lights a� the Ring Route
Road. P'Iotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
Glenn Cook, Citl� Enc�ineer, discussed Administrator M.U.S.A. LINE
Benson' s request to identifv Orono' s M.U.S.A. Line Definition
designating urban sewer areas and rural areas with
the intent to legally define this line as a permanent
part of Orono' s Land Use Plan.
(Continued)
�' k��ULAR r4EETING OF ^HE ORONO COiJTdCIL, .7ANUARY 15, 1980 Page 22
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to identif�� M.U.S.A. LINE
Orono' s PZ.U.S.A. Line designating urban sewer (Continued)
areas and rural areas with the intent to lec�ally
define this line as a permanent part of Orono' s
Land �IJse Plan and also suhmit map and resolution
at the January 30, 1980 Council rieeting. Psotion,
Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to apProve the COP•'IPREHErdSIVE SEV7ER PLAN
letter from Mayor Van Nest to T4r. Salisbury LETTERS*
Adams, dated December 17 , 1979. PZotion, Salisbury Adams
Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . December 17 , 1979
Letter - Pages 23 & 24
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the Richard Douqherty*
letter and attach.ments from Richard ,T. Dougherty, December 24 , 1979
Pietropolitan [�Jaste Control Commission Chief
Administrator, dated December 24 , 1979 . ]'Zotion,
Ayes (3) - tlays (0) .
Letter - Pages 25 - 37
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to ap�rove the Ray Odde*
letter from T•7alter R. Benson, City Administrator, December 26 , 1979
to PZr. Ray Odde, P�etroPolitan tiaaste Control
Commission, dated December 26, 1979. Motion,
Aj�es (3) - Nays (0) .
Letter - Pages 38 & 39
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the Charles �•�eaver*
letter f_rom Representative 'Robert L. Searles December 28, 1979
to Mr. Charles �9eaver, Metropolitan Council
Chairman, dated December 28, 1979. P�4otion,
Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Letter - Pages 40 - 42
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to a�}�rove the Charles Taeaver *
letter from Walter R. Benson, City Administrator, January 2 , 1980
to D4r. Charles �9eaver, Metropolitan Council
Chairman, dated January 2, 1980. P�otion,
Ayes (3) - Navs (0) .
Letter - Page 43 '
Dick Benson, Cit�� Aciministrator, presented the 201 SOUTFi��TEST PLANNING
Citv Council with the followinc� riemo concerninq STUDY*
the 201 Southwest Planning Studv �iated Januarv 9 ,
1980, which states:
(Continued, Page 44)
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December 17, 1979 D
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Mr. Salisbury Adams
60 Myrtl ewood Road C�TI( OF ORONO,
Wayzata, MN 55391
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Dear Salisbury:
Thank you for taking your time to have breakfast with us last
Friday morning to discuss Orono's comprehensive land use plan and our
concerns over the location of the MUSA and MSSR lines within ,the City
of Orono.
I am enclosing part of a copy of the Storm Water Impact Investi-
gation that shows the effect of density on the quality of storm water
run-off, Page 35, Paragragh #3, and Table #19 show that up to 10 times
as much phosphorus could be produced as a direct result of density
over the two acre building sites in Orono. I am also enclosing a report
done by Dr. Shapiro on the water quality in the Minneapolis lakes.
This report shows that although Minneapolis lakes have never had any
sewaae affluent in them they are in trouble today because of the
phosphorus contents from the urban density which is poluting the lakes
from the storm water run-off. The enclosed preface from the Orono
Comprehensive Sewer Plan, I believe, best states the basis of Orono's
concern for preserving the quality of Lake Minnetonka.
Forcing large interceptors through the City of Orono to provide
sewer capacity to the existing MSSR line, can only produce �a level of
urbanization in the watershed that will produce far more phosphorus
than is being oresently transmitted to the lake by the Maple Palin sewage
treatment plant. It is also interesting to note that the 208 study that
was conducted by the Metropolitan Council and Waste Control Commission
found that the best alternative for Maple Plain was to improve the
MaFle Plain plant removing phosphorus on site but now when we get the
201 Facilities Study we find that the Waste Control Corrunission plans
to install a large interceptor through Orono.
We are having a meetinq with Bernie Harrington of the Waste
Control Commission, today, to discuss the reasons for which the Waste
Control Corrmission has not approved our Interim Comprehensive Sewer Plan
showing the City'.s location of the MUSA line. At tF�e conclusion of
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Mr. Salisbury Adams -2- December 17 , 1979
that meeting I would like to have an opportunity to discuss with you
the long-range impact of the Maple Plain interceptor and the location
of the MSSR line on Orono's comprehensive planning.
I sincerely hope that we are not to be bound by an arbitrary line
that was established years ago which no longer is consistent with any
of the current local municipal planning required by the Manditory Land
Planning Act.
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
Y r tru ,
Brad Van Nest
enclosure
cc: Bob Searles
George Pillsbury
Dick Benson
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December 24, 1979
Mr. Brad VanNest, Mayor
City of Orono
Post Office Box 65
Crystal Bay, Minnesota 55323
Dear Mr. VanNest:
This letter is a follow-up to confirm the discussion between the
City of Orono, Metropolitan Council and MWCC staff at the meeting
of December 17, 1979. The letter is also in response to previous
communications regarding the status of your interim comprehensive
- sewer plan.
, As agreed upon in the meeting, the Commission is providing you with
the general and specific requirements for preparing a comprehensive
sewer plan (CSP) element of the Comprehensive Plan which will be
i submitted to the Metropolitan Council on or before June 23, 1980.
� The general information on procedures and content required in prepar-
ing a CSP is enclosed arid identified as pages 189-198 (Procedure #10)
of the Metropolitan Council 's 208 Areawide Plan/Development Guide on
Water Quality Manager�ent.
The content of the CSP should be of such detail so as to identify the
20 year program for sanitary sewa�e collection, treatment and disposal
` for all existing and future residential , corrmercial , institutional
and industrial users in the City. Sections B and C of Procedure #,10
describe the minimum content of a CSP.
It is assumed that much of the information submitted to date as nart
of the interim CSP will be included as part of the full CSP. For
clarity in review by all parties, (local and metro government units)
it is recorrmended that the full CSP compile all necessary information
into one document.
To assist you in preparing the CSP, we have reviewed the Comprehensive
Sewer Plan (Phase I 1977-1990) and other documents each submitted
indenendently. The CSP appears to meet the general content require-
ments for the management of waste collection, treatment and disposal
with the exception of describing the extent of and consideration
(agreements) necessary to provide intercorr�nunity sewer service.
The following areas of your CSP should be modified to be consistent
with the policies of the 208 Areawide Plan/Development Guide on Water
Quality Manager�ent:
350 fTlETRO/OURRE BLDG.
7TH 6 ROBERT/TREEU
lRIf1T PRUL Rl(155101
612 222•8423
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� � Mr. Brad VanNest, Mayor
City of Orono
December 24, 1979
Page Two
1 . Page 13 of your plan indicates that via Policy 9b that the
community has the option of providing sewer service in the
rural area. The Development Guide on tJater Quality Manage-
ment does not include this policy nor this provision in
another policy. Rather, Policy 7 should be included in your
plan which prohibits the extension of sewer service into
areas other than that included in the MUSA.
2. On page 11 of the Plan, it is stated that the city will
resolve area wastewater prohlems with either condemnation
of property or constructinq on-site waste disposal system.
These alternatives may be acceptable in rural areas not
contiguous to existing sanitary sewer systems. Developed
areas having sewage disposal problems and are contiguous to
areas with available sewers, should be provided with
sewer service within two years as required in the "Sewage and
Waste Control Rules and Regulations for the Metropolitan
Disposal System". The identification of the six (6)
problem areas in your letter of November 29, 1979 and attach-
ments are examples of areas which are contiguous to sewered
areas and should be provided with sanitary sewer service.
The possible exception to this condition is the area east of
Stubbs Bay.
3. The CSP states that inflow will be prohibited and infiltra-
tion limited to 100 gpidm for new sewers. However, the flow
records do indicate that there is inflow/infiltration (I/I)
in the existing system. The CSP should include a program to
eliminate or reduce these I/I flows in the existing system.
Item Clb2 of the plan content guidelines states that sewage collection
facilities jointly used with another community should be identified
and information on area of service, number of connections and flow
volume should be provided. A copy of the joint use agreement on cost
sharing should be provided for each intercommunity service area. Those
areas in your city which are served by sewers in Long Lake, tJayzata,
etc, should also be identified. They should be described by area of
service, number of existing and future projected connections and
estimated flow. Copies of signed agreements for these joint-use
facilities should be provided. .
The Corr�nission is in the process of conducting a 201 Facility P1an in
which the Maple Plain Wastewater Treatment Plant is being studied.
It appears that the recorrvnended alternative for improvements at Maple
Plain is to phase out the plant and convey the wastewater to the Long
Lake Pumping Station. Should this alternative be selected, please
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. �- Mr. Brad VanNest, Mayor
City of Orono
December 24, 1979
Page Three
be assured that while the interceptor will pass through Orono, it will
be available for sewer service in your City only where consistent with
the City's approved comprehensive sewer plan.
If you have any questions in regard to the information in thisletter,
please let us know.
• Very truly yours
c-
Ric ard J. Do gherty
Chief Adminis rator
RJD:RAO:nc
cc: John Harrington, MC
John Tomaselli
Senator George S. Pillsbury
Representative Robert L. Searles
Ed Ramsdell
Walter R. Benson
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Metropolitan Council Procedure n9 - Bond Issue
A. Substantive Procedure
l. Adc�itional debt service of new offerings should be kept to
the amount necessary to amoritize the issue over 30 years
or less with even annual combined payments of principal
and interest.
2 . Correlation of new debt service with outstanding debt to
provide a uniform annual debt service �udget and to permit
reduction of the term of new of�erings by use of the "drop-
� off" of retired issues.
3 . The right of redemption should be rese?-ved to the fullest
practical extent and call premiums snould be disceuraged.
4 . SubseQuent issues should be correlate� to the necessazy
capital programs to provide for a qua=terly issuance and
snould be combined accordingly.
5 . �ny Co�-�ci1 agency Liscal demands may be combin�d in s�se-
cLen�. issues to provide for fle�ibility within the progr��s .
N�et�-coolitan Council Procedure �IO - Local Com�rehensive Sewer Policv
?lan
General Discussion ,
The Metropolitan Land Planning Act of 1976 Section 473 . 859 Section "
3 paragraph (b) reauires local gove_�ments to provide a public
facility plan and in particular a Sewer Policy Plan.
The requir�*nent of this act is similar to the �ietropolitan Sewer
Act (MSA Sec. 47 . 3c01 et/seq. ) which requires Iocal gover;unents
to submit c�mpr�hensive sewer plans describing s�werage service
needs from the �IWCC_ The Metropolitan Reorganization Act fLaws
1974 Chapter a22) recruires the Council to adopt a Was`e Manage:nent
(se�aerage) Policy Plan. �
Part of this plan is the adoption of procedurzs which allows the
Council and the Coiemission to coordinate their review requirement
of these two sewer plans . This coordination is described in the
� following procedure.
The local se�aer policy plans and amendments to this local plan are
to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council as part of the compre-
hensive plan for review and comment. P_iter t�e Council ' s review
and recommendations , wit'� or without comments , the local goverz-
ment is to submit the adopted comprehensive sewer policy plan
portions of the coiuprehensive plan to the �IWCC for aporoval.
After January 1, 1981, the MWCC is not to recer.tmer.d any change
in service for a local government to the Mir_nesota Pollution
Control Agency unless t:�e local govern.rnent has a :�iWCC-approved -
comprehensive sewer policy plan. Such plan should include the
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collection, treatment and disposal of all sanitary sewage , including
on-site sewage disposal system ordinances, administration system
and adequate operation and maintenance system.
The local sewer policy plan is an important means of determining
the impact of local systems upon the regional system as well as
future system expansior.s or modifications . The Council adopts
the following procedures for its participation in the sewer policy
plan review process to insure con�ormity of the local plan to the
regional development policy and metroaolitan s2wer system e�ansion.
A. � fi�ldli�C DiOCeQllT?
1. The Council ' s Referra� Admir_istrator shall submit a copy
of a local Comprehensive Plan to the Waste Cor.�rol Com-
mission immediately upon the Chair:�an ' s issuance of
order to coramence tne plan rev�ew. The Waste Control Com-
mi.ssion staff are to review th�s plan ar_d submi�t a res-
ponse, in writing, to the Council s�ai� within 20 days
. of the Cha�r_nan ' s plan review ord�r i: �^e Dlan has a
major conTlict with tne recional Was�e `^.ana5e�rent plan or
if major info .� tion is not inclLded in the plan .
2. Durina tae review proc�ss of a cor�rehensive plan , the
Councii staff snall arrange a joint meeting o� �he Council
and Commission staL= with the af�ected local gover^.ment
units , if necessary, to discuss the Cot:r_cil and Cor�unission
sta�f comments on the local Comprehensive Sewer Policy Plan.
Any subsequent cor�nunication initiated by the Council or
Commission staFf with the local government uni�s sha�l include
mutual notification between the Council and Commission.
To tne extent practicable, the CoLncil shall coordinate
all meetings initiated by the Council or Commission sta�f
with the local gove r.unent units . The Council shall be
' responsible for notifying all parties and arrancing all
meetings.
3. After the Co�unission has completed its review oz the Com-
prehensive Sewer Policy Plan, a mernorandum wi11 be forwa�ded
to the Council within 60 days oi the Chai rnan ' s plan review
order date on '-�ne local sewer plan and its rzlatior_ship
to the regional sewerage plan.
4 . An appropriate committee of the Cor.mission and the Com-
mission may review the plan and staf� comments and ior�aard
recor�endations to the Council or tne Coiranission may
elect to allow the Chief Administrator to formulate
recor,unendations on the plan and forward these to the
Council for consideration. These recommendations from
either the Corranission or �dministrator are to be forward-
ed to the Council within 75 days o= the Chairman` s plan
review order date.
5 . ?�n appropriate cortmittee of the Council will review the�
plan, Commission cc�unents , local covernment concerns and
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forward a recommendation to the Council. The Council
will review the committee ' s findings and transmit its
recommendations to the local government and the Waste
Control Co�nission.
� 6 . Local governments are to make changes to the Comprehensive
Sewer Policy Plan as necessary in accordance with Council
coinments , recommendations and requirements and submit the
Iocally adopted plan to the Commission for approval .
The Commission is to approve plans wh�ch are consistant with
Council rzview and recommendations of the Comprehensive
Sewer Policy Plan.
7 . Before approving any local sewer policy plan not in
� - confor;nance with the Council policy plan and the Dev-
elopment Framework, the Commission must first rec�ive
notification tnat the Council has amended �he policy--�-lan
to accommodate this variation.
g , ' In those cases where review of ��e entire sewer �olicy plan
cannot be made because infor•nation recarding adj acent
local gove�--:ments or proposed regional facilities is eith�r
uncertain or unavailable, the Council shall reserve
coirunent on those features and make its recommer.dations to
tne Commission only on t�-�ose plan elements which, in
its judgment, are clearly unders�ood. The Com�ission
should condition its approval of the local sewer oolicy
plan accordingly.
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9. Subsequent to sucn review and aporoval by the Council and -
Co�r¢nission , any local government proposing to alter or
improve any existing sewers o r other disposal facilities
in a manner not specifically approved by the Commission
in its review of the Iocal sewer policy plan shall submit
its proposal to the Commission for review as a plan
amendment be�ore application to the M.innesota Pollution
Control �gency for a sewer construction per•nit.
lp, All amendments to an apptoved local sewer policy plan shall
be reviewed by the Council and Commission in accordance with
the above proc�dures.
B. Content of Local Comprehensive Sewer Policv P?an
G�neral Inior,natioa
The Comprehensive Sewer Policy Plan (CSPP) , as part of the Com-
prehensive Plan required under the Land Planning Ac�, will be
broader in sc�pe than the previously required Comprenensive
Sewer Plans (CSP) of local gove.rnments. The sewer syst�m
engineering and ulti;nate system design may change very little or
no� at all from t:�e original CSP. The CSPP will indenti�y
localized service area timing and a map showing where and wnen
service would be provided a certa�n area. This servic� area
and timing for sewer construction is to be consista.nt with the�
Comprehensive Plan of the local government.
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In those areas where sanitary sewer is not planned, adequate on-site
sewage systems are to be constructed and maintained so pre:nature
installation of sanitary services across rural or open areas
are prevented and will not be a burden ori the local government.
The development of ordinances and administrative programs to
insure the prevention of premature sanitary sewer installation
will be a part of this CSPP. To clarify the local governnents
intention to implement this program, each plan should adopt
specific policies to carry out tneir plan.
C. Content of Local ComArehensive Sewer Plan
I. Local governmen� units are expected to use the 1980,
1990, and 2000 population and e�-r.ployment data included
in the policy plan =or overall direction on developnent.
I� a local unit of government �eter:nines that the progra�-n:-ned
availability of inetropolitan sewer servic� con�licts--
with local need, it may reQuest the Council and CommissioZ
to consider amen�;ient of the policy plan or developmen�
program. Such reQuests will be considered pursuant
to administ=ative and operatior.al procedures established
by the Council.
2. The local sewer policy plan sunmitted to the Comm�ssion ior
review should be consistent with the adopted conprenensive
plan of the Iocal government L:nit.
3. The local sewer policy plan should contain the following
information at a level of detail suf�icient to describe
the existirig and future sewer issues and recorimend sol.utions
and appropriate facilities.
a. Community Physical Facilities
Surface water drainage districts, including arza
or subarea boundaries , area of district and sub-
districts in acres , drainage direction, points of
. colle�tion, ponding areas, rivers , streams , floocplains ,
ponds, �.akes, and wetlands.
b. Existing and Proposed Sewerage F�cilities
1) Locaticn, size, capacity, and design, flaws
for existing and proposzd laterials and trunk sewers ,
lift stations, forcemains and septic tank pt:rapage
and other waste disposal sites in the collecticn
syste.*n.
2) Any sewerage facilities being used jointly
with another local governmental unit indicating
area of servic�, the number of connections and se�-vice
flow volume.
3) Location, type and capacity of all existing
trea�.n:ent facilities for public use whether �
municipally or privat�ly owned should be iden-
tified including their appropriate Nat=onal
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Pollution Discharge Elimination System (�PDES) permit.
4) Existing sewered population and estimated
increase to sewered population, by year, for
the next five years.
5) Existing and projected ( for next five years)
sewered connections and/or residential equivalent.
c. Community Development
� . 1) Description and location �p of existing sewerage
problems , including onsite sewage disposal svstems ,
malfunction problems and ne�ds associated with
continued operat�on of exist�ng treat�ent fac-
ilities , whether municipally or privately
owned and se�aer syste:n capacity limitations.
2) Existing land use , i�cluding existing (where
practicabie) proposed streets , hicnways , open
space, etc. consis�ent with an adopt�d comprehensive
community plan.
3) Existing and projected ul�_:nate zoning and land use,
includirlg designated open space, �loodplain and
similar restricted areas.
4) Any proposed changes in gove�mental boundaries
affecting the community, including any areas
designated for orderly annexation by the Minnesota
Municipal Commission.
(NOTE: Items 2, 3 and 4 may be in Comprehensive
Plans and need not be duplicated. )
d. Design Consideratio*�s for New Sewerage �'acilities
1) Design time period and design pcpulation.
2) Design per capita flows, average and :naximum.
3) Miniinum design standards �or the control of
inflow/infiltration into tne sewer syst�m.
4) Types, amounts and s��ength of waste wat�r
including domestic, commercial, industrial and
institutionai as well as iCentification or individual
industrial discharcers whose average daily flow
exceeds 50 thousand gallons or exc�eds five per
cent of the total local gove�mental flow
or contains toxic wastes.
5) Sewer sys�em design date for areas of ser�ice _
outside the community boundaries.
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6) Time schedule and map outlining proposed
to the sewer service area and the metropolitan
and/or local system is reguired within tao years
of service availability consistent with the Council
policy plan and the MWCC rules and regulations .
7) Timetable for upgrading all nonmunicipal treat-
ment plants that do not meet state effluent and
water quality standards as identified in the
NPDES permit or for terminat�ng plan operations.
e. On-Site Sewage Disposal Facilities
The local CSPP is to con`ain ordinances , adl-ninis-
trative procedures ar.d en�orcement procedures
which will adequat�ly fill the ne�d of trouble-
free on-site sewage disposal.
The recommended plan content cuidelines for on-
site system management �or local gove�ment are :
1. On-site system plans and ordinances shall
contain appropriatz design, composition ,
constr.action , location, siting and use
requirements relating to all standard and/or
alternative systems which may be installed.
l.l. Alternative Systems. On-site system orcin-
ances which permit the use of aiternative
systems shall contain specific standards
,: _ applicabie to such pe?-aiitted alternative
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I.�2 . On-site system plans and ordinances should
generally prohibit the ir_stallation of
standard on-site systems in:
a) areas where problems are likel y to occur
because of soil constraints or other
' geologic or hydologic characteristics ;
b) low swampy areas or areas subject to
recurrent floodir.g;
c) areas where the highest known grot:nd-
water table, bedrock, or impervious
� soil conditions are within three feet
of the botto� of a system. -
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2. On-site system ordinances shall contain
application and review �rocedures and
requirements for tne issuance of on-site
system permits. Such requirements should
provide for the receipt of a permit to
install an on-site system prior to, or in
conjunction with, the issuance of a
building per:nit. Application and installa-
tion requirements shoulc provide for the
transmiss�on of adequate syste*n and site ,
information and a review procedure to
ensure compliance with the ordinance.
2. 1 Ordinances shall require th�t applications
contain a description of the site' s c�'-i.ar-
acteristics , including a soils ar_d subsur-
face evaluation based D0r1i1�5 , percolation
tests , and a description of the proposed
system.
2 .2 Subdivision (or other) ordinances should
provide for the approvai of preliminary
plats only following a deternination that
the soils in the platt�d area generally
suitable �or t_he installation or on-site
syste�s consist�nt with the on-site syst�Tn
ordinance requirements .
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2. 3 Separate site testing should be per�ormed in connection with
all on-site system applications . On-site system ordinances should
contain installation, inspection, and �acceptance procedures which
require that a11 new installations , modifications , or repairs be
inspected and approved prior to covering the system. Final system
approval should be given only where a system has been installed
consistent wi��h tne ordinance reguirements and any speci�ic condi-
tions contained in the installation permit.
3. Local units of government should adoDt on-site system ordin-
�nces an� controls that contain inspection and maint�nance recuire-
ments where necessary and consisten� with Policy 44 and should help
to ensure that system owners receive appropriate education and
technical assistance with system operat�on and rnaintenance.
3 . 1 Inspection. On-site systems should be ins�ected on a regular
basis, wher� necessary and consistent with Policy 44. Insaection
should check the sludge and scum accumulation in a se�tic tank, or
apnropriate equi�-- _ent, iz any, in an alt�rnative system.
Ins�e�tion shoulc cccur no 1�ss than biannually .
� 3. 2 Maintenance. Where nesessary and consisten� wi`h Policy
44 and procedure 3 . 1, local governments should reauire maintenanc�
of a septic tank when ir_spection reveals that sludge reaches a
point 12 inches below the bottom of the outlet bafrle and/or the �
scum reaches a point 3 inches above the bot�om of the outlet
- baffle. Maintenance requir�*nents ror alterr_ati�re syste.'ns should J
be established in the ordinance or at the,_ time of izstallation
permit approv�l: -
4. Recordkeeping. Al1 local progrzms should arovice �or
recordkeeping relating to the design �d location of new and/or
renovated on-siLe systems . System owners or `heir agents should
be required to submit a final description of the system as installed
to the local gover:zment. The descrip tion should include such
information as : site addr�ss , location and layout of syst��_. on
the site, type and design of syst�m installed, tyne of building
served and the results ot the site suitability analysis (percolation
t�st snad/or soil borings) . �
4. 1 Where necessary and consistent witt'� Policy 44, local programs
should provide for on-site syste.*n data collection and recordkeeping
cover�ng' the freanency of -complaints , pumping a�d/or other mainte-
nance activities for eac:� system.
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5, Re�nedial Action. Programs should include measures to
identify the location of systems creating nuisances and/or
endangering public health and/or endangering the safety of any
domestic wate'r supply, and/or polluting or contaminating any
water of the state.
5 . 1 The local on-site system ordinance should include
provisions for correction, replacing or terminating the use of
any system identi�ied in 5 . above.
. 5 .2 Ordinances should require that existing systems comply
with the new on-site system standards in situations where work
other than maintAnance is being proposed Lor an existing system.
6 , Authorized metropolitan area counties and/or local
uni�sof government should collectively and cooperatively ��tab-
lish programs and standards for licensing system ir.stallers ,
pumpers , haulers , site evaluators , and maintainers operating
witnin tneir jurisdiction. Licenses shall be �ssued only to
those wno meet training and knowledge requirements as evidenced
by the satisractory completion of a certification program.
6. 1 Cor_sistent with Policy 44 , programs ar_d controls should
establish appropriate requir�*nents and measures a�plica�Ie to
installers , pumpers , and haulers which er_sure satisractor�
per�orr.iance, liability coverage and compliar.ce with I.ocal
ordinances. .
6 .2 Consistent with Policy 4a , work records should be
obtained on a regular basis by each 1oca1 unit of government
from licensed pumpers, haulers and maintenance operators regarding
their activities in the local jurisdiction as a condition of
licensing.
7. Lacal on-site syste�s management and control progr�mG
shall be adeauately sta�fed and Lunded. Administrative powers ,
responsibilities. and rights shall be specifie3 in local ordinances .
7. 1 Administrative powers which should be specified in
ordinanc�s include those relating �o : perfor.nance of investigatory
review, site inspection, permit analysis, inspection, and t'Ze issu-
ance oz orders relating to enzorc�ment activities .
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7 . 2 Communities shall ensure the a�pointment of trained and � �'
qualified persons as administrators/inspectors , the absence of
any conflicting business or interest within the jurisdiction, and
should provide e�cpress standards relating to removal of adminis-
trative personnel.
7 . 3 Ordinances should provide o�portunity for cooperation or
the selective delegation to administrators from other units of
administrative responsibilities, particularly wnere funding/
staffing is marginally adequate.
8 . Enforce.ment. Ordinances shall contain �ppropriat� appeal,
variance and en�orcement provisions . -
8 . 1 Ordi*�ar_ces shouid con��in speci=ication as to violations ,
fines , penalties , and other remedies associated t'�erewi1�h.
8 . 2 Ordinances should contain provisions enabling `he admini-
strator or otner orficiai to issue orders to: susnend or revoke
per.nits or stoo action where perfor.-�ance is occurri�g in violation
of requir:nent; requi�� the correction o� new or existing systems
where, following inspection and r�view, a system is deternined
to be defective; require owners to cease and desist from tne use
of an on-site system operating in a manner creating hazard to
public health, saiety, or wel�are. �
8 . 3 Ordinznces should contain governmental au�nority �o inspect -'�
existing systems following adeqIIate notice . Crdinances should contain
provisions requiring gover_Tunental inspection of syste_*ns for which
there is probable'cause to believe that a nazard to public hzalth, --
sazety or weliare exists.
8. 4 Ordinances should orovide authority for the local gover�-
ment to perform inspecticn and maintenance when the same are not
performed in com�lianc� with ordinance requirements .
8 . 5 Ordinances shcul.d provide for the recove�-y of costs- relating
to sys�em maintenance fram owners of o_^_-site syst�ms to which such
problems are att ib�table.
8 . 6 Ordina.nces should conta�n procedures �or appeal of admini-
strative actions .
8 .7 Ordinances should contain a variance provision which allows
di.mer_sional variances and the ability �o irtpose alt�rnative or
additional design, site, or location requirements witn respect to
variance applications . Frovisions in the ordinance which are non-
variai�le shouid be specified. -
9 . Areas o� the community where on-site syst��s are per�nitted as
tempora�-y and pennanent falilities should be delineated on a nap
using U.S. Soil Conservation Service soil class , including high
groundwater table, steep slopes and underlyir.g roc!c close to ground
surface.
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December 26 , 1979
?7r. Ra� Odde
1'letropolitan Tti'aste Control Cor�ission
350 14etro Square Building
7th & Robert Streets
St. Paul , r4innesota 55101
Dear P4r. Odde:
ThanY. you for hastily arr�nc�ing a meetinc� with your staff,
Orono, and renresentatives of the I�-,etr�politan Council
Decer.tber 17 , 1979 at your office. P;ayor Brad Van 11est and
myself were disapnointed that Bernie Harrington and Psr. Blood
could not attend the r-�eeting, as previously arrangecl by letter,
and r4r. Blood ' s phone call.
Until Thursdav, December 17 , 1979 and our discussion with you,
the City of Orono was never a�vare that the Metropolitan [9aste
Control Cor.unission will not a�prove Orono' s interim Comprehensive
Sewer Plan because:
l. All of Orono is classified as an urban area and will not be
changed
2. P4etropolitan t7aste Control Corlmission does not anprove of Orono' s
on-site disposal systems in an urban area and does mandate
connecting to municipal sewers and the Metropolitan system as
soon as �ossible
3. The M.i4.C.C. will not approve changing r4.U. S .A. and Ni. S . S .R.
lines
4. Pi.W.C.C. has not received Orono' s Comprehensive Se�aer Plan
5. Since all of Orono is classiried as an urban area, Orono has
to subr�it a plan showing stac�ed qrowth for the ensuing years
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Pir. Ray Odde
Decernber 26 , 1979
Pac�e 2
The City of Orono has allocated r�anv hours of tirne, effort and
limited tax dollars as documented by our correspondence and
rn�etings over the �ears atter�Ptinc� to reach an agreer�ent allowing
us to submit our interim Cor�prehensive Sewer Plan to you so we
coulc� continue on with the rmandatory Pl�nning that is re�uired.
Orono really felt that it had reached an ac�ree?-��rit ;vitn ?�1r. Boland
and P9.�a.C.C . staff and this is why Orono �roceeded with its interim
Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
"_'he City has twice , at great exper.se , suhmiti��d interim co�orehensive
Plans to the P1.W.C.C. simply because we t•:ere iniormed a year aao
they nad not reviewed our plan because it had not been subr�itted
to Lhem.
Ray, you agreed to draft a letter to us outlining the :i.��7.C .C . ' s
position and what you will rec�uire Orono to do to resolve Lhis
matter. j�7e are anxiously �vaiting �or your renlv.
Sincerely,
G-(/ ��
�•7alte . enson
City Administrator
cc: Senator George S. Pillsbury
Representative Robert L. Searles
Salisbur�� Adams
Ed Ramsdell
Bernie I�arrington
John Harrin�ton
Karl Burandt
Bob ?4azanec
Orono Mayor Van IJest
Orono City Council
Bruce Malkerson, Orono City Attorne�
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Roberi L. Searles ' �t'� '�'
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Committees: '��'4'
Labor/Management Relations aodney N.sea�ie,SPeake�
Local and Urban Aifairs
Taxes, Division 1, Chairman
December 28, 1979
Mr. Charles Weaver
Chairman, Metro Council
300 i�etro Square
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Chuck:
I am writing you about a continuing planning and land nse
problem that has existed for several years, involving the
City of Orono, the Metro Waste Control Cor.imission, and
the Metropolitan Council.
The major factors in this matter concern Iocal comprehen-
sive planning, potential extension of inetro urban sewer
service, and metro transportation decisions. The latter
factor has a recent history starting in 1972 when Mn/DOT
- (then the State Highway Department) projected several new
alternate rights of way for U.S. 12 west of the ne�a by-
pass around Wayzata. Each proposal had as its major
element by-passing the City of Long Lake and the City of
, Maple Plain_ After public meetings on the subject, Orono's
- planning process settled on a route through Orono -- to
serve not only the part of the state west of the city but
also providing an urban level of highway service to Orono,
Long Lake, Maple Plain, and neighboring communities. It
was felt that not only were western areas near U.S. 12
served by this plan, but the north shore communities of
Lake Minnetonka would also be given a viable alternative
to the existing rural road system.
By 1974 this on-going planning process was turned• around
by a state highway policy decision not to build a new by-
pass through Orono. Even the planning process for such a
new facility was dropped. Orono' s land-use plan had to
reflect this decision and it has �been a major "given" in
the planning equation since that time.
An earlier Waste Control Commission (then Sewer Board)
decision projected urban sewer servie in this same area_
This has never had the support of most of the citizens of
the area west of Wayzata, although some land developers
and business interests might not have the same vie�a. The
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Replyto: O 173 State Oftice E3uildiny, St Paul, Minnesota 55155 . (612) 296-4309 i
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Mr. Charles Weaver -2- 12/28/7y
fact is that extension of urban sewer service into an area
which has no hope of getting a comparable level of trans-
portation service has become an obvious planning contradic-
tion. It also constitutes a violation of the original
purpose of the Metro Council , i.e. , to limit and control
urban sprawl. This doesn' t even constitute a rational form
of urban sprawl.
As I understand it, there is an impasse at this time with
Metro Waste Control Commission staff telling Orono that
local plans have to accept a MSSR line bulging far into
rural land areas which cannot receive comparable road ser-
vice. Orono planners point out the contradiction, and
also call attention to critical storm water runoff pollution
which will act to degrade Lake Minnetonka if urban density
development is encouraged in the area.
Since the extension of interceptors into the subject area
has yet to be designed, contracted for or actually in-
stalled, it appears reasonable to re-examine the MV7C� staff
views which may be somewhat out-dated in light of today' s
knoialedge and concerns . Does a 10 year-old policy for ex-
pansion o� urban sprawl stand the test today? Did such a
policy ever have validity when our Metro area land use
policies were originally set up to avoid continued urban
• sprawl? Does such a policy have validity today in the
, light of an opposite decision by Mn/DOT in the area in
question? �
My own conviction is that this question cries ou� for a
rational solution. Given the Mn/DOT decisions , the only
course of action open to us is to avoid introducing new
urban services in the area, as the Orono planning process
has delineated in its comprehensive plan.
The MWCC staff insistence on its out-moded projections is
what has to be changed, not the local plans .
If there are factors or considerations which are more im-
portant or critical that are known to MWCC planners , I ' d
be very interested in seeing and �evaluating them. So far
I have heard of none.
What I am asking, Chuck, is that this planning impasse be
� resolved in favor of what appears to be the more rational
Orono approach, and that official maps and area descrip-
tions (such as the MUSA and P�iSSR lines) be appropriately
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Mr. Charles Weaver -�2- 12/28/79
adjusted to recognize the realities of this critical west
Hennepin area.
It' s of concern to me that there is legislative pressure •
now to give local units of government the right to with-
draw from RDC' s and the Metropolitan Council district.
Planning inconsistencies , some might say failures , like
the one I 've called attention to, simply serve to erode
public confidence in regional planning. It would help
restore this confidence to see positive Council action to
solve this and other similar problems as soon as possible.
I think you and I have to meet on this matter as soon as
possible. Thanks in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
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, Robert L. Searles
State Representative
District 42B
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cc: City of Orono
Sa•lisbury Adams , Chairman, MWCC
Jim Daley, Metro Councilman .
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P4r. Charles [�Teaver, Chairrlan
P'Ietropolitan Council
300 Metro Sc�uare Building
7th & Robert Streets
St. Paul, P�innesota 55101
Dear P4r. Trleaver:
I apoloc�ize for not subriittinq to you a copy of n_y letter to �-
P4r. Rav Odde.
As the letter indicates, we are very disappointed with the
lack of_ enthusiasm Orono has received fror.i the Metropolitan
[aaste Control Cor_mmission and the apparent inconsistencies
with the total planning process.
Charlie, thank you for the assistance you have given us in
the past. I do anticipate Orono will resolve its differences
when we can reach someone within the *'Ietropolitan jr7aste Control
Commission and Psetropolitan Council that can coordinate with us
our total Alanning process for the Lake Plinnetonka area and
the City of Orono.
Sincerely, �
Walte R. Benson
Cit Adrtinistrator
Enclosure
cc: Mayor Van r7est
Representative Robert L. Searles
RFGULAR MEETING OF mHE ORONO COUNCIL, JANUARY 15, 1980 Page 44
P4ayor Van Nest and I met with Paul Diet?, Project 201 SOUTHWEST PLANNING
Manager for the Pietropolitan Waste Control Commission, (Continued)
and r4r. Richard P4anthe, Engineer with Iiarza, to
discuss their pronosed interceptor from the ?sanle
Plain waste water treatment plant, east throuqh
the heart of rural Orono to Long Lake.
The results of this meeting were:
The City of Orono does not approve of the i4etro-
Politan �aaste Control Commission' s summarv report
of the Southwest Facility Planning Study dated
November, 1979, which recommends relievinq a
se�•aer problem in a rural area and conveyinc� that
problem through Orono' s rural area to Long Lake.
The consensus of Orono staff, at this time, is to
request upgrading of the P4a�le Plain waste water
treatment plant. Other data will be forthcoming
from the Metropolitan ��7aste Control Commiss�on.
The following letter from (�lenn Cook, City Fngineer,
to PZr. Paul Dietz , Metropolitan �aaste Control
Commission dated �7anuary 7, 1980 states:
"The City of Orono would like to hear from your
office relative to our Septer.iber 27, 1979 letter.
If there is a problem in making the chanc�es
rec�uested or supplying the flow information,
please contact this office or Richard Benson at
the City of Orono. "
M.[a.C.C. Public PZeeting Notice - Pac�es 45-48
Butler moved, Paurus secorided, to approve the Dirk DeVries Letter*
letter to Dirk DeVries from Mayor Van Nest January 3, 1980
dated �Tanuary 3, 1980. Psotion, Aves (3) -
Nays (0) . Letter - Page 49
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to ap�rove the Lyle Swanson Letter*
letter to Lyle Swanson, r4cCombs-Knutson Engineer, Januar_y 8, 1980
from Dick Benson, City Administrator, dated
January 8, 1980. P4�tion, Ayes (3) - P1avs (0) .
Letter - Page 50
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the Kent Roberts Letter*
letter to Kent Roherts , PCA, from Psayor �7an January 8, 1980
Nest dated Januar1� 8 , 19 80. P��otion, Ayes (3) -
Nays (0) . Letter - Pages 51 & 52
Butler r_Zoved, Paurus seconded, to apnrove the Robert T. Brown Letter*
letter to Robert T. Brown from Psayor Van Nest January 8, 1980
dated January 8, 1980. tsotion, Ayes (3) -
Nays (0) . Letter Pages 53 & 54
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Since early 1976, th� Metropolitan Waste Control Corrunission (MWCC)
�� has engaged in an extensive municipal wastewater pollution control
��f� planning effort for the seven-county metropolitan area. This program
���' is called 201 Facilities Planning, referring to Section 201 of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972.
' 201 Facilities Planning consists of some nine studies all aimed
at planning what facilities will be necessary to meet expected water
quality requirements and how to provide service for at least a 20
' year period.
( MWCC pledged to keep the general publ �c, regulatory agencies and
1 ocal offi ci al s i nfo��rned as these s��di e� proaressed. As ;��� k�:et�t,
several public meetings pertaining to the stud;es have already h�en
held around the metropolitan area, including yeurs. The 201 si;udies
have now progressed to a point where all alternatives are being
assimilated �nto a Syste�nwide Facilities Plan.
MWCC has sche�uled three �neetings in convenient locations around
�he �etro area to inform the pu�lic about the final phas� of 2�1
Facilities Planning. The Systemwide meetings are scheduled as follows:
�
� Tuesday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m.
Bloomington City Nall Bunker Hills Activity Center
Ccuncil Cham�ers Room A
2215 W. Old Shakopee Road 550 Bunker Lake Blvd.
�loomington, F1N 55431 Anoka, MN 55303
Thursday, Januarv 24, 7:00 �.m.
� White 3zur Lake Lity Hall
Council Chambers
� 250 Miller Avenue
� W'F�i�e Sear Lake, MN 55110
IAttached is a fact sheet and informational brach�re on �he study.
4t this point ir. tim� MWCC is not recommending any sF�cific a�ter��atives
The Systemwide presentations are a multi-step process that r�ili takz
several more months to comalete. We are new in the pinnr�ing stage pr;or
to applying for regulatory approval - most li�cely in niC-1980. At
that t:me the best alternative aossible will be presented - one that
has been worked out with tnat sector of the public most affected by
the Freject. '
C �.� issioners and MWCC staff inembers will be available at ���
meet�ncs. to answer any quzstions you may have. I� you have any
questions prior to �he meeti�gs, call the MWCC Public Participation
Office, 222-8423.
350 fTlETRO/OURRE BLDG.
7TH 6 ROBERTlTREEU
lRIf1T PAUL Rlfl 55101
612 222•8�2I
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, METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
Public Meeting Notice
201 Planning Program
Southwest Area Study
Introduction: The Southwest Area Study is one of several concurrent coordinated
studies conducted by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
leading to an overall sewage management facilities plan for the
seven county MWCC service area. The overall project is called
the "201" plan, referring to section 20l of the Federal Clean
Water Act of 1972.
The object of the Southwest Area Study is to determine wastewater �
management alternatives and costs for the southwestern area of the
Twin Cities metropolitan region. Both monetary and nonmonetary
factors were examined to identify the most cost-effective a7ter-
nati ves. -
Purpose: The public meetings on the Southwest Study will provide background
on the facilities plan, and a briefing on the preliminary results
and alternatives. It will be an opportunity fo the public to ask
questions and offer ideas about the alternatives. The MWCC will
then be able to consider these additional perspectives on. the
proposed projects while they are sti71 in the planning stages.
Locations,
Dates , Times: The public and community representatives are invited to attend the
meetings. They are scheduled as follows:
Monday, Dec. 3 ' Wednesday, Dec. 5 Thursday, Dec. 6
7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
- Wayzata City Hall Savage City Hall Chanhassen City Hall
City Council Chambers 12305 Quentin Ave. City Council Chambers
600 Rice Street Savage MN 7610 Laredo Drive
Wayzata MN Chanhassen MN
Additional
Information: Summary reports on the Southwest Area Study are available f rom
Christine Liemandt at the MWCC office: 350 Metro Square B7dg. ,
St. Paul , tel : 222-8423. Technical questions prior or subsequent
to the meetings may be directed to Paul Dietz, MWCC Project Manager
for the Southwest Area Study, tel : 222-8423.
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� METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
REGIONAL ALTERNATIVES
FACT SHEET
I . INTRODUCTION
As part of the regionwide studies of alternative wastewater treatment systems
for the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, we have assimilated the results
of some nine subregional studies from which we can develop an overall regional
plan for wastewater treatment.
The evaluation and significant findings, including costs and staging for
� implementation, will be presented for public participation at public meetings
on January 22, 23, and 24.
The following presents a brief surr�nary of highlights of this analysis.
II. REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE THEMES
To assist in the regional evaluation, the various subregional alternatives
were assimilated into systemwide alternatives according to the following themes:
1 . Least Total Cost
2. Least Annual MWCC Cost
3. Minimum Environmental Impacts
4. Maximum Reliability ,
Treatment alternatives for each of the major components of the MWCC system,
evaluated according to these themes, include:
1 . Residual Solids Management Alternatives
2. Combiried Sewer Overflow Alternatives
3. Metro Waste Treatment Plant Alternatives �
4. Alternatives for the .following Treatment Facilities:
Anoka Bayport
Blue Lake. Stillwater
Chaska Cottage Grove
Maple Plain Empire
Savage Rosemount
Seneca
III. COST OF ALTERNATIVES
Costs were developed for each of the regional alternatives including the
capital and operation and maintenance costs. The capital cost portion, as
listed below, assumes the alternatives are eligible for both federal and
state construction grants. "
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� These costs are summarized below:
Alternatives
Costs ($ Million)* 1 2 3 4
Total Capital Cost 338.5 481 .8 469.1 549.1
MWCC Share of
Capital Cost 51 .4 70.7 68.9 85.8
Annual Operation and
Maintenance 24.4 23.0 26.3 23.6
� *Based upon January 1979 dollars
In addition to total costs, an evaluation was made of the financial impacts
of the alternatives on individual users. MWCC will provide average and
household costs at the January public meetings (see attached meeting notice) .
IV. SIGNIFICANT ALTERNATIVES
Significant alternatives include:
A. Combined Sewer Overflow Controls including:
1 . Separation of local collection systems
.2. Storage and treatment of combined sewer overflows at 17 sites
throughout the Minneapolis, St. Paul and South St. Paul area.
3. Construction of a parallel interceptor system
The total capital cost of combined sewer overflow alternatives range
from $147 million and $340 million.
B. Residual Solids Management Alternatives including:
1 . Year-round incineration of waste trea trnent sludge followed by
landfill of residual ash
2. Incineration or composting of waste treatment sludge on a seasonal basi�
3. Land application of stabilized sludge in controlled landfill sites
4. Heat dried sludge followed by land application to agricultural lands
C. Northwest Area Study including:
1 . Expansion of existing Anoka Treatment Plant
2. Abandonment of existing plant and completion of interceptor system
to Metropolitan Treatment Plant
V. OTHER TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES
Remaining components of the regional alternatives include upgrade, expansion,
or abandonment of existing treatment facilities. Facilities which may be
abandoned, depending on the alternative include:
Medina Savage
Bayport Maple Plain
Chaska
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Mr. Dirk de Vries
18600 6Joo1 man Dri ve
. Minnetonka, MM 55343
Dear Dirk:
I am attaching a copy of a letter from Bob Searles to Charlie �teaver
for your review and information.
The letter points out very clearly the inconsistency of the MUSA and
MSSR lines within the City of Orono with the local planning policies of
the City. This issue will be before the Metropolitan Council at the time
the Orono Comprehensive Plan is reviewed and I will try to keep you in-
formed, as best I can, in an attempt to solicit your support for the Orono
philosophy.
Our latest concern is focused around the recommendation in the 201
Facilities Plan which shows the most cost effective alternative for the
Maple Plain Sewaae Treatment Plant is by connecting to the Metropolitan
Waste Control System through an interceptor to be installed in �rono. Our
contention is that the resulting urban density which generally follows the
installation of interceptors throuoh rural lands could cause far more
pollution to Lake Minnetonka than the reason the interceptor was installed
in the first place. -
Perhaps we could have lunch or could meet at some convenient time to
review Orono`s concerns over the apparent inconsistencies that exist in the
planning process for the City of Orono. �
I will be out of town until the the first of February and will give
you a call when I return.
- Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
� Yours truly,
CIT F ORONO
Brad Van Nest
Mayor
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enclosure
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McCor:tbs-Knutson Engineering
c/o Lyle Swanson �
12805 Olson riemorial Highway
Tiinneapolis, 2linnesota 55441
Dear Lyle:
This letter is in response to vour request concerning the
pollution control agencies inquiry to vou concerning the P4etro-
politan �•7aste Control Commission' s desires in its 201 Facilities
Planning to construct an interceptor from the P4aple Plain waste
water treatment plant east to the existing City of Orono municipal
sewer system.
The City of Orono is diametrically op�osed to the suggestion that
an interceptor be constructed in the heart of Orono' s rural area
which would be totally contrary to Orono' s land use plan and
a direct conflict with the planning process with other communities
in the north and west Lake P4innetonka area.
The 208 area wide Development Guide Plan specifically states that
the Piaple Plain waste water treatment plant should be upgraded
to include adequate phosphorous and suspended solids removal
facilities.
The City of Orono supports the upgrading of the Maple Plain plant
to provide high treatmant levels of all nutrients to protect
the watershed and Lake Psinnetonka area but opposes a metropolitan
interceptor as suggested as an alternative in the Metro�olitan Waste
Control Commission 201 Studv.
Sincerely,
�����'
i�alter . B nson
City dministrator
• Telephone 973-7357
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January 8, 1980
24r. Kent Roberts
Compliance and Enforcement
Division of ��7ater �uality
P4innesota Pollution Control Agency
1935 [aest County Road B=2
Roseville, Minnesota 55113
Dear Kent:
Thank you for taking a few r.loments to discuss with me the P4aple
Plain interceptor as proposed by the P'tetropolitan i•7aste Control
Commission' s 201 Facilities Study.
I am enclosing for your information a few pages from the Storm
Water Impact Investigation for the r4etropolitan Council which
show the conclusions and recomr.iendations as well as the information
in Table 19 regarding the effects of various levels of land use
on the quality of storm water run-off.
I am also enclosing a copy of a report done by Dr. Shappiro con-
cerning the Piinneapolis lakes which shows the true ir.mpact of storm
water run-off fror.i an urban area on a body of water that has no
other source of nake-up water other than that from storm ��ater
run-off.
I will be out of town until January 27, but would be pleased to
meet with you at any time after that date at your convenience to
discuss this r.iatter. The City ver� strongly suoports the conclusions
reached in the Metropolitan Council' s 208 Study which showed that
the r►ost cost effective alternative to the 24aple Plain situation
was the upgrading of that plant with additional phosphorus removing
equipment. It is m_y personal be�ief that the most cost effective
alternative to this problem would be a method of spray irrigation
in the surrounding agricultural areas which would provide a true
benefit to our economy rather than concentratin� on a nroblem
down-streari at the Psinnesota itiver that nobody knows how to solve.
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Pir. Kent Roberts ,
Januar_y 8, 1980 -
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I will be looking .forward to meeting with you sometime during
Februar�� to discuss this matter at greater lenqth.
� Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Yours truly,
CITY OF ORONO
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Will ar.► B. Van Nes
P4ayor
cc: Bob Searles
Dick Benson '
Charlie [9eaver
Enclosure
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Dear Bob:
As a result of our discussion Saturday I understand that
you will be discussing, at the Environmental Corrmittee, the
recommendation to improve the phosphorus removal from the
Maple Plain sewage treatment plant.
The 208 Study conducted by the Metropolitan Council
indicated that of the three alternatives that the most cost
effective method when all considerations are included is to
upgrade the Maple Plain plant to remove phosphorus on site.
The City of Orono stronaly concurred with this finding because
it has been our contention all along that the interceptor going
through rural Orono, would have an a�verse impact on the density
of development in the watershed,to Lake Minnetonka which in the
7ong run could very easily produce more pounds of phosphorus to
Lake Minnetonka than the number of pounds being removed from the
�laple Plain sewage treatment plant.
I am enclosing with this letter the table from the Harza
Study which shows that the measured quantity of phosphorus from
the Maple Plain sewage treatment plant is 4,130 pounds and the �
estimated number of pounds of phosphorus from the watershed run-
off was 1,750 pounds for a total watershed of 5,880 pounds, yet
the measured quantity of pounds of phosphorus actually getting
to Lake Minnetonka was 1 ,890 pounds. By removing the entire
affluent from the Maple Plain plant we therefore would be reducing
the input to Lake Minnetonka by something less than 1,890 pounds
of phosphorus per year which could very easily be negated by the
urban type development that usually follows and interceptor.
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I also am enclosina the few paoes from the Storm Water Impact
Investigation done by Hickok and Associates for the Metropolitan
Council which was completed in 1973. The interesting results of
this study showed, again, that the number of pounds of phosphorus
contained in storm water run-off from various levels of urbanization
could increase as much as 10 times the number of pounds of phosphorus
contained in the storm water run-off from the rural land . use that
exists in the northwest corner of the Lake Minnetonka Watershed�
which would be served by an interceptor that removes the Maple
Plain sewage treatment plant at this time.
� I think the conclusions to the report shown on Page 35 and 36
toaether with the recommendation on Pages 37, 38 and 39 are
particularly interesting. I have also enclosed Table 19 which -
shows the number of pounds of phosphorus per acre produced from
different levels of densities. In discussing these lar.d use
categories, Hickok indicated to me that our two acre rural zoning
would compare to the 'open space category:'
The City would urge you to support the upgrading of the Maple
Plain plant reducing the level of phosphorus input to Painters Creek
but not by installing an interceptor� as is being proposed by the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commmission in the 201 Facilities Study.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Yours truly,
C Y 0 ONO
Brad Va Nest
Mayor
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cc: Dick Benson
Norm Paurus
Frank Mixa
� RE�ULAR MEETIN� OF THE ORONO COUPdCTL, JArItJARY 15 , 1980 Page 55
Dick �enson, City Ac�ministrator, entered into the 1�80 APPOIr1TrqENTS
record the following concerning 1980 appointments
dated January 10 , 1980, which states:
The City Council rec�uested rie to c�iscuss with
PZr. c�regg Hannah his willingness to serve as
Planning Commission ChairPerson and to PZr. Tirt
Adams as Planning Commission Vice-ChairPerson. �
Gregg inforrned me Thursday that his work schedule
for the first few months in 1980 was busv, but
he would like to serve as Planning Comr►ission
Chairperson and he would be willing to reevaluate
his schedule later.
It is our policy to rotate these �ositions when
feasible. If Council concurs, Steve Wilson
would be willing to serve in the present
position until a later date this ��ear.
Mr. Lee '='omlinson will remain as Park Comr.tission
Chairperson and Sandy Welsh will remain as Human
Rights Commission Chairperson.
Council r'Ieeting - January 15 , 1980
Paurus rmoved, Butler seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #1105
#1105, A Resolution Designating Appo�ntrlents For 198� Anpointments
The Year 1980, subject to deleting appointments
for Planning Commission Chairperson and Planning
Commission Vice-Chairperson. Pdotion, Ayes (4) -
P1ays (0) .
Paurus moved, Hurr seconded, to table until the PLANPdIN� COr�SISSION
next Council rteeting the appointments for the CHAIRPERSON & VICE-
Planning Comrtission Chairperson and Planning CHAIRPERSON
Commission Vice-Chairperson. P4otion, Ayes (4) -
Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to ap�rove the *1979 DISEASED T?tEE REPOR'�
1979 Diseased Tree Report submitted by (�eralci
Beach, Forester. Psotion, Ayes (3) - Navs (�) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the COUPITY ROAD #15 LETTER*
letter to Mr. Sheldon Johnson, Barton-Aschman Sheldon Johnson
Associates, Inc. , consultant concerning the December 20 , 1979
County Road #15 matter, dated December 20 , 1979.
P4otion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . Letter Pac�e 56
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t4r. Sheldon Johnson
Principal Associate
Barton-Aschman I�ssociates, Inc.
Ten Cedar Square West/Cedar-Riverside
1610 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, P4innesota 55404
Dear rir. Johnson:
As we discussed this morning, the City of Orono is concerned with
the pressure to upgrade Hennepin County #15 into a four-lane highway
from P�ound to Navarre. As discussed, our concerns are the proposed
plans to convert Henne�in County �15 into a four-lane expressway
into the heart of Lake P4innetonka completely disreqarding environ-
mental concerns which poses a serious ecological threat to Lake
riinnetonka.
The City of Orono is interested in studying alternative routes
north from Mound to Highways #12 & #6 , and south to Highway #7,
diverting comr.iuting and commercial traffic from the congested heart
of Lake Minnetonka to a more accessible route to the Twin Cities.
The City of Orono is very concerned with the safe movement of
vehicular traffic on the existing County #15 and feels that a study
by an independent consultant is long overdue.
As I discussed with you, we have riany files and data that will assist
you in your evaluation of this particular transportation problem.
Please feel free to call me at my office, 473-7357 , to assist you
in preparing an estimate of cost for this proposed study and the
time-frame you will be working within.
Sincerely,
�/
Walter . Benson
City A inistrator
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� ; ' R�GULAR PIEETIN� OF THE ORONO COU''JCIL, JAPJUARY 15 , 1980 Page 57
, Dick Benson, City Administrator, entered into the COUNTY ROAD #15
record the following concerning Count_y Road #kl5 Navarre to Mound
dated January 10, 1980, which states:
The resolution regarding highway construction
in the Lake Minnetonka area is an important step
toward future planning for the entire area. I
discussed the resolution with John Ehrman, PRavor
of Minnetrista, pointing out Orono' s philosoph��.
He concurred comrtenting that P�innetrista is
receptive to a two-lane undivided street to
County Road 6 and Highway 12.
I am working with John in arranging a �ublic
hearing at their Council Char;lbers in the f_uture
months to encourage Hennepin Count__y to develop
plans for our highway needs.
I encourage ad�ption of this resolution '�"uesday
evening.
Council Pieeting - Januar_y 15 , 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #1106
#1106, A Resolution Rec�arding Highwav Construction Highway Construction
For Lake Minnetonka. 1�2otion, Ayes (4) - Na��s (0) . Lake r'�innetonka
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to apProve the EPRPLOYp1EN'?'*
employment of Kurt R. Erickson for the nrono Kurt R. Erickson
Police Departr.ment, with a startinc� salary of
S1,552. 50 per rionth based u�on the t�ao-��ear level
of the 1980 contract. r�otion, A��es (3) - raa��s (0 .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to anprove the SnUAD CAR PURCHASE*
purchase of two Ford LTD' s from Ridqedale Ford
in the amount of 56 , 885. 47 per car for the Orono
Police Department. rsotion, Ayes (3) - Na_ys (0) .
Dick Benson, City Administrator, presented the CDB� yEARS 6 & 7*
City Council with the following letter to P'Ir. Rehabilitation �rants
Larry Blackstad, Office of Planning & Development,
concerning Years 6 & 7, CDBG, dated December 19 ,
1979 , which states:
"Thank you for meeting �vith us on NoverLber 29 ,
1979 , to discuss the proposed assisted housing
project. Your input and the assistance of_ the
Planner was helpful in evaluatinc� this project.
The past year, the City of Orono has been very
successful in encouraginc� rehabilitation grants
for qualified homeowners and the demand aP�ears
to be growing. � (Continued)
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f R�GULAR PZEFTING OF THE OROPdO COUPICIL, JANUARY 15, 1980 Paqe 58
The City has many dense areas consistinc� of_ CDBG YEARS 6 & 7*
older homes that are owned by persons that clo not (Continued)
have funds available to conform to the new Uniform
Building Codes, and insulation requirerlents that
are forced upon them because of the shortage
of energy. It was also recoqnized in our Comnre-
hensive Guide Plan, which was adopted in 1974,
that housing and enerqy would be a ma�or concern
in the ensuing years and rehabilitation of
existing homes would be a direct benefit to our
residents.
I'or these reasons, the Cit� Council, at their
December 11, 1979 Council meeting, acted to
participate in housing rehabilitation c�rants as
our participation in the Cou.mmunit_y Develonr*ient
Block �rant Prograrmfor Years 6 & 7. "
End of letter
Council r7eeting - .7anuary 15, 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the
Community Block �rant Program for Years 6 & 7 ,
Rehabilitation �rants , per the above letter.
P4otion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Dick Benson, CitV Aclministrator, presented SUP'LMIT PARK PROPERTY
the City Council with the followinc� letter to
Bruce Dayton, dated December 21, 1979 , which
states:
"I received a call from your attorney, Psr. Tori
Croshy, commenting that he would like to complete
the required lec�al work to initiate the 90 '
donation of your property to the City of Orono
for Sur.tmit Park.
The City Council did not act favorablv to this
offer previously because of the creation of a
substandard lot; a lot not meeting the required
size in this particular zone.
Because of the uniqueness of this area and the
geographic location of your lot, which is contiguous
to the Summit Park proPerty, we will review youur
offer again at our January 15, 1980 Council meeting.
If you have anl� questions, please do not hesitate
to call me at my of_fice, 473-7357. "
End of letter (Continued)
� REGULAR P4EETING OF TIiE OROr10 COUNCIL, JANUARY 15, 1980 Page •59
Council P4eetinc� - Januar�� 15 , 1980 SUP'iPZIT PARK PROPERTY
1 (Continued)
Mr. Ron Bowen, rePresenting P�r. Bruce Davton,
reviewed r4r. Davton' s wishes to protect the 90 '
strip of land contiguous to Surmmit Park.
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to assist r4r. Bowen
in applying for an open space easement for Mr.
Dayton to assure nondisturbance of this property
�ahile keeping the property under the ownership
and control of the private residence. P4otion,
Ayes (4) - P1ays (0) .
The following letter was received from Robert D. DISTRICT 284 CONLr7UNITY
Snyder, Superintendent of School District 284 , EDUCATIOrd PROGRAM
�aayzata, dated Decerlber 18, 1979 , which states:
"7�t its meeting of December 10, 1979, the ��ayzata
Board of Education gave final approval to a
District 284 Community Education program. This
means that in earl_y 1980 we will be hiring a
cormmunity education director and orgainzinq
the advisory council which by law is an intec�ral
part of that program.
We are asking you to appoint one renresentative
to this advisory council of 21 persons. In doing
so, we want you to consider that the Council has
a most important role in directing the entire
community education program. In addition to
making recommendations for related tax levies to
the �Jayzata Board of Education, the Council
helps �shape the overall character of community
education and services provided. Consequently,
it should be broadly representative of the community
as a whole.
It is expected that the Council will meet f_our to
six times per year. PZeetings will be in the
evening, probahly at the District 284 School
Administration Building. A first meeting can be
expected by mid-February to early r4arch.
If you have questions on this matter, �lease call
Dr. Tom Brodie, As�istant Superintendent, at
473-4621. Otherwise, we would like to have �ou
call in the name of your representatives to Tom
b1� Februar_y l, 1980. "
Council Pseeting - January 15, 1980
Paurus moved, rsassengale seconded, to request the
City Administrator to research recommendations for
a representative for District 284 Communit�� Education
program. P4otion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
^ REGULAR MF.ETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JArIUARY 15 , 1980 Page 60
Dick Benson, City Administrator, inf_ormed the �•�ESTONKA COUNSELIN� FOR
City Council that Orono is partici�ating in the OLDER ADULTS*
counseling for older adults with the Suh�rban
Cor*►munity Services.
I met with Mr. PZarlin t4ollwage, its director, and
suggested an agreement and resolution assuring
fixed costs for the ca�endar year and ho�a these
costs are determined to allow cities to review
and determine if services are overlapping or
duplicated with other agencies.
I recommend approval of this budgeted program.
Council Meeting - January 15 , 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to adont Resolution RESOLUTION #1107*
#1107, A Resolution Authorizing The P�ayor And City T,aestonka Counseling
Administrator To Enter Into An Ac�reement :�ith The Agreement
�+Testonka Counseling For Older Adults For Services,
and to approve the agreement. Motion, Aves (3) -
Navs (0) .
Dick Benson, City Administrator, informed the 1980 COUNCIL MEETINGS
City Council that Council meetings are not being
attended at times because of conflicts with work
obligations during the week, which does conflict
with our present second and f_ourth '?'uesdav evenings.
Persons traveling, 47alter Massenqale and Norr_man
Paurus, would prefer P4onday night rleetinqs rather
than Tuesday evenings.
Changing our Council rleeting to the second and
fourth P4onday evenings would accommodate staff
and r_Zembers of the Council that have other
obligations during the week.
If this meets everyone' s approval, our resolution
and calendar reflects this change.
Council P4eeting - January 15, 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the
second and fourth r�4onday evenings for regular
Council meetings commencing February 11, 1980.
P��otion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUmION #1108
#1108, A Resolution Establishing The Rec�ular City 1980 COUNCIL D'LEETING
Council P'Ieeting Schedule For 1980, comrmencing SCHEDULE
February 11, 1980. P4otion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
- ' � FtFGUL7�R PIEETING OF ^_'HE ORONO COUNCIL, JAPIUARY 15, 1980 Page 61
Iiurr moved, Butler seconded, to appr�ve the PLANr1ING COr'Lr1ISSION
first and third PZondays for the regular meetinqs *7EEmIN�S
for the Planning Commission. P�otion, A_yes (4) -
Nays (0) .
Paurus moved, Hurr seconded, to reschedule the JANUARY 30 , 1980
second Council meeting in January to .Tanuary 30, Council Pleeting
1980 because of work conf_licts. P4otion, Ayes (4) -
Nays (0) .
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to tahle the aqenda EVEN YEAR ELECTIONS
item concerning changing the City elections to the
even nurmber years until the Council meeting of
January 30, 1980, r4otion, Ayes (4) - Navs (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the WAYZA"_'A FIRE COPITRACT*
1980 �aayzata Fire Contract in the amount of
$7, 083. PSotion, A1�es (3) - Nays (0) .
Dick Benson, City Administrator, informed the MApSI CONTRACT*
City Council that the standard Mapsi Contract
for dog control has been modified to include
two changes.
Section 10 has been changed to ;nclude a dis-
claimer and Section 15 has been changed to
provide for a 10-da_y notice to cancel rather
than 30 days.
I recommend approval of this contract.
Council Meeting - January 15, 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the 1980 MAPSI CONTR.ACT*
1980 Psapsi Contract, subject to including a
disclaimer in Section 10 and providing a 10-
day cancellation notice in Section 15. rsotion,
Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the SALARY ADJUSTMENT*
1980 salary increase for Assistant Police Winton Burmaster
Chief Winton Burmaster to $1, 840 per month,
effective January 1, 1980. r�otion, Ayes (3) -
Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to apProve the CHRISTr'!AS TREE DISPOSAL*
designated locations for Christmas tree disposal
for January 2-January 19 , 1980. Motion, Ayes
(3) - Nays (0) .
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' , R,FGULAR PZEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JANUARy 15, 1980 Page 62
Butler movecl, Paurus seconded, to approve the EnUIPP4ENT & r2ATERIAL
advertisement �or bids for 1980 ec�ui�ment and BIDS*
materials for the Street Department with bid Februarv 8, 1980
o�ening to be held February 8, 1980 at 10: 00 A.P4.
and Council approval on February 26 , 1980 .
Psotion, Ayes (3) - NaVs (0) .
Butler r�oved, Paurus seconded, to a�prove the MWCC CHARGES & CREDITS*
1980 P�Ietropolitan jaaste Control Commission
Charqes and Credits per Tom Kuehn' s rmemo of_
January 8 , 1980. Piotion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Dick Benson, City Administrator, �resented the L.n.�. I.S. REPORT*
City Council with a memo from Tom Kuehn, Finance
Director, concerning the conversion to L.O.G. T,S.
System, dated January 8 , 1980 , which states:
As Council will recall, durinc7 1979 , the City
decided to particiPate in the L.O.�.I .S, record
keeping systems. The reasons will be briefl_y
reviewed here for the benefit of our newest
Council person.
The City has had the following accounting functions
with the Maple Plain Company for some time: payroll,
accounts payable checks, general ledger cash
receipts and disbursements , water and sewer
utility billing, and liquor store inventory. The
system had been adequate, except for the payroll
system, which was scheduled to be reprogramrled
during 1979. Because of limitations in the
expertise of the staff at the P�aple Plain Company,
they declined to upgrade the system to meet the
future needs of Orono. Changes in State law
also had this effect of eliminating cash basis
reporting for Orono, which we had been doing.
However, the audit report for 1978 was in basic
compliance with the new State rec�uirer.ments.
In joining L.O.�.I .S. (Local �overnment Information
Systems Association) , a joint powers agreement
was signed. L.O.G.I.S. is designed snecifically
for, and provides services to, governr_mental units
only. L.O.G.I .S. is a service bureau and we have
a direct telephone hookup through a terminal in
our office with the computer located in nrooklvn
Center.
At this time, we have completed conversion of the
utility billing system (1, 325 sewer accounts and
550 water accounts) . �Ve have also completed con-
version of the pavroll system. Both s�sterls are
�aorking ver�� well. By June, we hope to have the
financial system (general ledger, revenue and (Continued)
t REC'�ULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, J1�NiJA32� .15, 1930 Page 63
expenditure ledgers , and budgetary system) and L.O.�. I.S . REPORT*
the sePtic insPection billing of ahoiit 1,000 (Continued)
accounts converted and functioning.
��uncil PZeeting - �Tanuary 15, 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the
status report regarding conversion to L.O.�.I.S.
per the above memo. r�iotion, Ayes (3) - Pdays (0) .
Dick Benson, City Administrator, presented the REFUND*
Citv Council with a mer,io from Tom Kuehn, Finance 73-1 Assessment
Director, dated January 8, 1980 , �vhich states: Keith [^7ard, Jr.
When the original list of appellants elic�ible
for refunds under the documents filed with the
District Court was compiled, Mr. Keith �9ard, Jr.
was listed as having his assessment respread.
In fact, Mr, j�ard prepaid his assessment and was
due a refund by� Decertber 1, 1979 along with the
other appellants who had prepaid their assessrnents.
Upon verification of the amount of refund, a
check was issued in the same manner as the
original refunds.
The total refunds amounted to $48,209. 04 prior
to r4r. Saard' s being issued. The total refunds
now are $49,601. 76.
Council Meeting - January 15, 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the
refund to Mr. Keith Ward, Jr. for his 73-1
assessment. PZotion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Dick Benson, City Administrator, �resented the CHECK SI�NERS*
City Council with a rier.mo from Tor1 Kuehn, Finance Payroll Account
Director, dated January 9 , 1980 , which states:
In December, 1979 , the City onened a payroll
checking account with the First Plational Bank
of Navarre. Attached is a letter to Mr. Llo��d
Sir,uns, Vice President of the bank, which
stipulates the authorized signers of all the
checking accounts of the City of Orono.
In the past, the City has designated the Mayor,
Administrator, and Treasurer as primarv signers,
with the Deputy Treasurer as a substitute in
the absence of the Treasurer. Because we
designate an Acting P'Iayor in the absence of the
Mayor, I feel this should be reflected in the
resolution regarding the hand signature rec�uirement
for checks over $5,000. (Continued)
R��'.C�ULAR P'iEETIr1G OF THE ORONO COUPICTL, JAI�TUARY 15 , 1980 Page 64
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I also feel that the deposits to the new �a��roll CHECK SI�NERS*
checking account fror.► the other checking accounts (Continued)
should be by check and not by transfer, as has
been done. In this way, a clear trail is shown
for audit purposes and the possibility of error
is minimized.
The attached resolution amends the resolution
establishing check signing requirements.
Council P4eeting - January 15, 1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLU`_T'TON #1109*
#1109 , A Resolution Amending Resolution Pdo. 1085 CHECK SIGNERS
Authorizing The City Depositories To Accent
P4acfiine-signed Signatures On City Checks, Drafts,
And Other Orders, rZotion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
Dick Benson, City Administrator, presented the PURCHASE*
City Council with a r•.temo from �Tohn Gerhardson, 27500 Dump Truck
Public �aorks Coordinator, dated Januarv 8 , 1980 Iten Chevrolet
which states: Truck Utilities
The City of Orono participated through Henne�in
County Purchasing for receiving bids f_or one
27500 �VLa Dump truck for 1980.
The bids have been opened and tabulated and it
has been determined that Iten Chevrolet was the
low bidder for the cab-chassis at 512 ,?.99. 22.
Truck Utilities submitted the low hid for the
dump body and h_ydraulics at 54,586. 00.
Therefore, it is my recommendation to pur_chase
the 27500 GVW cab and chassis from Tten Chevrolet
for an amount not to exceed $12 ,299.22 and to
purchase the dump body from Truck Utilities for
an amount not to exceed $4,586. 00.
The reason for two vendors is that the City of
Orono is the only municipality participating
with Hennepin County that will use that size
dump body, (nine feet in length instead of
ten feet) .
This was budgeted for in the 1980 budget.
Council Meetinc� - January 15, 198Q
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the
purchase of the 7_7500 �VW cab and chassis from
Iten Chevrolet in the amount of $1?. ,299 . 22 and
to purchase the dum� body from Truck Utilities
for an amount not to exceed $4,586. 00. r4otion,
Ayes (3) - Nays (0) .
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R�GULAR P2EETING OF THE OROPJO COUNCIL, JANUARY 15 , 1980 Page 65
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Dick Benson, City Administrator, presented the INSUR.APdCE PROGRAM*
City Council with a memo concerning the League
of P4innesota Cities Insurance Prograri dated
January 11, 1980 , which states:
Mr. ��]illiam Peet has been retained b_y the Cit��
of Orono for previous insurance reviews. [�Te
have met several times on this matter with
members of the League and r'Ir. Peet and there
is no question with escalading insurance rates
today that we will benefit by this change.
At this tir,le, we will request coverage for
workman' s compensation. We will receive
quotes for future liability needs at a later
date.
Council Meeting - Januarv 15,1980
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Proqram
per their memo of January 11, 1980. P4otion,
Al�es (3) - Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to an�rove the OROrdO-MEDINA SEWER
Orono-r4edina Sanitary Sewer Construction and AGREE1�ENm
Service Agreement as r►odified by P4r. Schieffer,
P4edina City Attorney, and D4r. Malkerson, Orono
Cit1 Attorney. PZotion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to table until PROPOSED WINE ORDINANCE
the next Council meeting the iterl on the agenda
concerning a proposed wine ordinance. P'Iotion,
Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to approve the LICENSES*
following licenses: Piotion, Ayes (3) -
Nays (0) .
Backdahl & Olson Plumbing Compan� - Pluriber
Penn Plumbing - PlumY�er
Zachman Plumbing - Pluriber
East Tonka Sanitation - Garbage Collector
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, Butler moved, Paurus seconded, that the All BILLS*
Funds Accounts 1224-�0�01 through 1224-00045 ,
4750 through 4815 , 11410 throuc�h 11418 , .1211-
00001 through 1211-00059 , 11420 , 11424 , 11426 ,
11433, 4822 throuc�h 4859 , 4861 throuc�h 4�85 ,
4361 through 4885 , 11419 , 114?.5 , 114?.7, 114?.8 ,
11429 , 11430, 11431, 11432 , 0108-���01 throuc7h
0108-00045, and Lic�uor Store Accounts 13��4
throuc�h 13445 , be �aid. Plotion, Ayes (3) -
Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, that the meetinc� ADJOURNr'IENT
be adjourned at 10 : �0 P.P�I. P4otion, Ayes (4) -
rlays (0) .
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�9alter R, nson, Ci y Administrator