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Home My WebLink About11-24-1980 Council Minutes CITY OF ORONO Regular Meeting of the Orono Council, 7 : 00 P.M. November 24 , 1980 The Orono Council met on tfie above date with the following members present: Mayor Van Nest, Council- members Butler, Hannah, Hurr, and Paurus. Also present: City Planner Olson, Zoning Administrator � Mabusth, City Attorney Mal.kerson, Public Works Coordinator Gerhardson, City Engineer Cook and City � . Clerk Strom. Absent : City Administrator Benson� Mayor Van Nest announced that now was the time and PUBLIC HEARING place for the Public Hearing concerning the CDBG PROGRAM Community Development Block Grant Program. The Notice " of Public Hearing and the Affidavit of Publication were presented. Larry Blackstad, Hennepin County, and Howard Meagher, Orono ' s representative to the CDBG Planning Committee, were present. Mr . Blackstad explained the purpose of the program and the rehabilitation program. He also stated that a bookkeeping action was necessary for a transfer of $75 from Year II to Year IV because of being over expended. Howard Meagher reviewed past expenditures of the Program. After all persons present were afforded an opportunity to be heard, Mayor Van Nest closed the public hearing at 7 : 15 P.M. Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to reallocate $75 from Year II to Year IV to cover a deficiet on conference and planning for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0 ) . Mayor Van Nest also stated that a Public Hearing will be called for the first meeting in January, 1981 to re- allocate unused funds. At 8 : 00 P.M. , Mayor Van Nest opened the public PUBLIC INFORMATION information meeting concerning the Orono/Long Lake MEETING water system matter. Orono/Long Lake Water Representatives from Washington Scientific and Van Dale were present. Mayor Van Nest explained the matter of the Long Lake water system problem to the audience stating that some options could be private wells or the possibility of private connections to the Long Lake system. (Continued) REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 24 , 1980 Page 2 Councilmember Hurr stated that the City of Medina PUBLIC INFORMATION was interested in a water system from the Medina- Orono/Long Lake Water Morningside area to Orono and the possibility of (Continued) a joint venture . Mayor Van Nest suggested to the representatives from Washington Scientific and Van Dale that thay contact the Long Lake City Council for possible " private hookups to Long Lake . � •. � Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to approve the CONSENT AGENDA* Consent Agenda*, subject to removing items 5 and 22 , with all staff reports and information reviewed at �his meeting to be attached to the original copy of these minutes on file in the City Clerk ' s office . Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) , Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to approve the MINUTES* Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 29 , September 29 , 1980 1980 . Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Hurr moved, Butler seconded, to approve the MINUTES Minutes of October 14 , 1980 , as amended. Motion, October 14 , 1980 Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to approve the MINUTES* Minutes of the Special Meeting, Bond Sale, of November 12 , 1980 November 12 , 1980 . Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0 ) . Bond Sale No comments from the Park Commission. PARK COMMISSION Councilmember Paurus, Representative to the Lake LMCD REPORT , Minnetonka Conservation District, reported that some Directors are considering grandfathering existing commercial docks and to amend the ordinance to include all existing docks to use a full 200 ' . Councilman Paurus stated that he preferred the ordinance to stand as is. Mr. Paurus also informed the City Council that the LMCD Directors are consider- ing that alternate members serve on the LMCD commission but that he is opposed to that. No �omments from the Planning Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION No comments concerning Comprehensive Planning. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING No comments from the public present. PUBLIC COMMENTS Paurus moved, Hannah seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #1229 #1229, A Resolution Approving The Plat Of Wakefield Wakefield Farms Farms, 560 Old Long Lake Road. Motion, Ayes (5) - 560 Old Long Lake Road Nays (0) . � REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 24 , 1980 Page 3 Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #1230 #1230 , A Resolution Approving The Plat Of Brooks Brooks Green Green, 795 North Ferndale Road, subject to private 795 North Ferndale Rd. driveway and utility easement in favor of Lot 2 , Block l. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . ;' Messrs. Speeter and Henninger were present to � CONDITIONAT., USE PERMI� discuss their conditional use permit for 659 Mi�ne- 659 Minnetonka High- tonka Highlands Lane . lands Lane #586 Paurus moved, Hurr seconded, to table the request Speeter/Henninger for a conditional use permit of Messrs. Speeter and Henninger for 659 Minnetonka Highlands Lane, for further information to be presented at the next Council meeting. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0 ) . Jeanne Mabusth, Zoning Administrator, informed VARIANCE the City Council of the status of the variance 2480 Casco Point Road request of Cortlen Cloutier, 2480 Casco Point Cortlen Cloutier Road, stating that no action is necessary tonight. #555 Jeanne Mabusth, Zoning Administrator, presented VARIANCE/CONDITIONAL the City Council with a status report for Keller ' s USE PERMIT Market, 3800 Wayzata Boulevard, dated November 21, 3800 Wayzata Boulevard 1980 , stating that no action is necessary tonight. Keller ' s Market Mayor Van Nest moved, Hurr seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #1231 Resolution #1231, A Resolution Approving The 2697 Casco Point Road Granting Of A Driveway And Utility Easement Over #581 Lot 3 , Auditor ' s Subdivision No. 265, Hennepin Richard Lorge County, Minnesota, 2697 Casco Point Road. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (Oj . Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to approve PUBLIC HEARING DATE - a public hearing for Nelson/Crear , 3701 Shoreline Industrial Revenue > Drive , regarding industrial revenue bonds for Bonds the first Council meeting in January, 1981. 3701 Shoreline Drive Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . John Gerhardson, Public Works Coordinator, informed ARCOLA BRIDGE the City Council that the Arcola Bridge construction has been shut down for the remainder of the season with construction due to start up again in the middle of April , 1981. The bridge will be left in its present condition throughout the winter months. Mr . Clayton Nolbe, Hennepin County Transportation, stated that they are sure that everything has been done to assure safe conditions through the winter. (Continued) � 1�Ei;ULAR i�11-,I�;`iING OF `iHE O�ONO COliIvCIL, NOVt;t�,B�,R �4 , 1980 Page 4 Mr . Nolhe stated that the pier work had be�n ARCOLA 13R1nGE co�pleted so that next April they can set the � (Contiilui�d) re-rod, pour th� deck and sidewalk, and place the railings. A def_inite completion date is not available at this time. Glenn Cook, City Fgnineer, informcd the City U'1'IL1TY f�I-:T OCI�`i' 1_ON Council on the status of the utility relocation #12 & Old Crystal 13ay for the traffic signal at Highway #12 and the Old Traffic Signal Crystal Bay Road. Glenn Cook, City Engin��er, rcvicwcd wi_th the Cii�y CONS`1'RliCTION S'I��'1'US Council the status of the 1980-LS-1 & LS-2 sewer 1_980 - LS-1 & LS-2 project stating that Project III will start next week. A?r . Cook also presented the City Council with a map outlining the completed work in the sewer project. The MSA Designations item on the agenda was tabled MSA DESIGNATIONS until the next Council meeting for further informa- tion. Hurr moved, Butler seconded, to table until the TRAFFIC CON'I�ROL next Council meeting the traffic control change Fox Street/Old Crystal for Fox Street and the Old Crystal Bay Road for Bay Road further information. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the DNR PARKING LOT department of Natural Resources purchase of Orono land at McCulley Road for the amount of $10 , 500 subject to the proper drainage easement being entered into the legal description, and subject to the DNR giving up rights on the Bederwood location and transferring to this location. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . - Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to approve the FINAL PAYMENT #8 payment to Buffalo Bituminous Final Payment #8 , Buffalo Bituminous McCulley Road, in the amount of $60 , 414 . 78 , after adding Change Order #4 in the amount of $3 , 502 and deducting the liquidated damages in the amount of $42 , 998 . 79 . Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0 ) . Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve a joint JOINT MEETING �t�q with the Planning Commission for Wednesday, January 7 , 1981 January 7 , 1981 at 7 : 30 P.M. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Councilmember Butler announced that the next CABLE TV MEETING Cable TV Committee meeting will be Decembez 4 , December 4 , 1980 1980 at 7 : 30 P.M, at the Orono Council Chambers. � • . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 24 , 1980 Page 5 Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to approve the FEDERAL FUNDING* memo prepared by Dick Benson, City Administrator, Crystal Bay & Stubbs concerning his meeting with Deborah Thurston, Bay Sewer Areas Pollution Control Agency, on November 12 , 1980 , concerning federal funding for the Crystal Bay � and Stubbs Bay sewer areas. Motion, Ayes (5) - i� Nays (0 ) . _ Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to approve the ` APPOINTMENT* appointment of William J. Carlson to Utility William J. Carlson Foreman, effective January 5, 1981, and to Utility Foreman adjust his salary from $18 , 484 .08 per year to $20 , 377. 92 per year, and that the annual increase be added to that amount once it has been determined. � Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0 ) . Hurr moved, Butler seconded, to approve the date DECEMBER MEETING DATE of Wednesday, December 17, 1980 at 7 :00 P.M. for December 17 , 1980 the only Council meeting during December. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #1232* #1232, A Resolution Authorizing Participation In 1981 Shade Tree Prograi The 1981 Minnesota Shade Tree Grant Program. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . � Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to approve a payment REFUND* of $600 to Lauren Born, 1432 Shoreline Drive , for Lauren Born over-payment of his special assessment for the 1980-LS-1 Project 1980-LS-1 sewer project. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to approve the Agree- AGREEMENT & ADDENDUM* ment and Addendum for Hennepin County Assessing Hennepin County functions. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Assessing Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION' #1233* #1233, A Resolution Accepting Agreement For Hennepin Hennepin County County Assessing. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Assessing Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to approve the W.H.A.D. AUDIT REPORT* West Hennepin Assessment District Audit report dated September 30 , 1980 . Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . . � , REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 24 , 1980 Page 6 Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to approve the SALARY ADJUSTMENTS* following salary increases, effective December 1, 1980 : Lorraine McGowan, Liquor Store Manager, adjusted to. Lorraine McGowan $20 , 631. 31 effective December 1, 1980 with an 8g ' increase on January 1 , 1981 to $22 ,281. 81 per year Pat Higus, Assistant Liquor Store Manager & Retail Clerk, Pat Higus adjusted to $5 . 40 per hour, effective December �, 1980 with an 8$ increase effective January l, 1981 to $5. 83 per hour Karen Pederson, Liquor Store Retail Clerk, adjusted to Karen Pederson $5. 24 per hour, effective December 1, 1980 with a 7� increase effective ,7anuary l, 1981 to $5. 61 per hour Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Bruce Malkerson, City Attorney, reviewed the VELIE/GIBBS LAKE ACCES� Velie/Gibbs lake access matter with the City Council. ' Bruce Malkerson, City Attorney, commented that EASEMENTS he is negotiating for easements for the traffic #12 & Old Crystal Bay signal at Highway 12 and the Old Crystal Bay Road. Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve a PAYMENT partial payment, as submitted by the City G & L Contracting Engineer, for G & L Contracting, subject to the Attorney, Engineer, and City Administrator agreeing to it. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Butler moved, Hannah seconded, to approve the LICENSES* following licenses : Doc ' s Plumbing Company - Plumber Faircon, Inc. - Plumber ' Leuthner Well Company - Well Driller Larry R. Olson Plumbing & Heating - Plumber Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Butler moved, Hannah seconded, that the All Funds BILLS* Accounts and the Liquor Store Accounts, be paid. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . �„ , REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 24 , 1980 Page 7 Butler moved, Hurr seconded, that the meeting ADJOURNMENT be adjourned at 10 : 05 P.M. Motion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . , , � �- . Wil iam B, Van Nest, Mayor Atte st:��(.�� Walt R. Benson, City Administrator 1