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CITY OF ORONO
Regular Meeting of the Orono Council, 7 : 00 P.M.
July 27 , 1981
The Orono Council met on the above date with
the following members present: Mayor Van Nes�,
Councilmembers Butler, Hurr , and Paurus. Absent:
Councilmember Hannah. Also present: City Planner
Olson, Zoning Administrator Mabusth, City Attorney
Malkerson, City Engineer Cook, Public Works
Coordinator Gerhardson, Planning Commission members
Goetten, Jabbour , and Rovegno, Deputy Clerk Woytcke,
and City Clerk Strom. City Administrator Benson
arrived at 8 :20 P.M.
Mayor Van Nest opened the public information meeting CASCO CIRCLE RINK
at 7 : 10 P.M. Approximately fifteen Casco Circle
residents were present. Mayor Van N�st informed the
public that the skating rink would have a berm 12 inches
high, no lighting, no parking, and no tree removal . The
area would be left in its natural state and the riiik
would be more convenient for the children of the area.
The majority of persons present preferred not to have
a rink in that area due to the fact that the City
maintains a rink approximately one and three-quarters
of a mile away on Casco Point Road. The residents also
felt that a rink would disturb the natural state of the
land and that it could generate more uses, such as
motorized traffic or snowmobiles to the area. One
resident, Mr . Jewett, was in favor of the rink, thought
it was a good idea and wished more people were in favor
of it. If the rink were low keyed, many people would
not know its location.
Mayor Van Nest closed the informational meeting at
7 : 52 P .M.
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to reconsider the
original motion that approved a skating rink at the
Casco Circle Park . Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the Park Commission
take a total look at the Casco Circle Park and recommend
uses of the land, not only for a skating rink, but other
uses that would be advantageous to the benefit of every-
body concerned with the natural state of the property.
Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0 ) .
Councilmember Paurus requested that the Chief of
Police checkout the complaint of cars parking at
the Casco Circle Fark.
Chief of Police Mel Kilbo will be present at the CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
next Council meeting for his oral report on police
activities.
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REGULAR MEE�i'ING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JULY 27, 1981 Page 2
Ms . Toni Berglund, Orono Community Education, ORONO COMMUNITY ED,
was present to discuss the proposed Community Toni Berglund
Education Budget for 1981-82 . Ms. Berglund
explained the different funds , fees, classes,
and teachers salaries . �
Mayor Van Nest requested Ms. Berglund to contact
other school districts for their community education
budgets for comparison.
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the CONSENT AGENDA*
Consent Agenda* , subject to removing item #27 ,
with all staff reports concerning items reviewed
at this meeting to be attached to the original
copy of these minutes on file in the City Clerk ' s
office . Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0) .
No comments from the Park Commission. PARK COMI�IISSION
Councilmember Paurus informed the City Council LMCD REPORT
that there will be a boat ride on Lake Minnetonka
on the Lady of the Lake August 8 , 1981.
No comments from the Planning Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION
Mr. George Rovegno, representative to Council PLANNING COMMISSION
from the Planning Commission, arrived at 7 : 30 P.M. REPRESENTATIVE
Alan Olson, City Planner , reviewed with the City COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Council a resolution and letter to Charles Weaver,
Metropolitan Council , concerning Orono ' s Compre-
hensive Plan Review, dated July 27, 1981.
Paurus moved, Mayor Van Nest seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #1298
Resolution #1298 , A Resolution Requestinc� Sewer Study Area �2
Exceptional Case Consideration By The Metropolitan
Council For Orono ' s Sewer Study Area #2 , as amended.
Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) . .
Paurus moved, Mayor Van Nest seconded, to approve
the letter to Charles Weaver, Chairman of the
Metropolitan Council, concerning Orono ' s Comprehensive
Plan Review dated July 27, 1981 , as amended. Motion,
Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
No comments from the public present. PUBLIC COMMENTS
REGULAR ME1:T1IvTG Or THi: O�C�IvO C�UN�IL . JUT�Y 2 7 , 19 81 =t:�t�'. 3
Alan �lson, City Plar�ner , reviewed wit:h the City NAVARRE PARIP3t; LOT
Council the Navarre parkinq lot matter coricerning P.ichard Raiche
Richard Raiche .
Mr . Raiche �ppeared at the Cour.cil n��eting �yer his
letter dated ,7uly lb , 1981 , to request realignment
of the tax par_cels consistent w.ith his Torrenv
Title . H� st�.ted that the tax parcel discr�pancy
had clouded his title . He refused to believe tha-�
the City haci any claim on the parking Iot/alley.
The Council stated that if Raiche could get agreements
in writing from Union Oi� and/or Ulrich, that the City
would assist the parties in corr�cting the tax
c�escription� accordinqly. I3ut, the City w�ould continue
to exert all legal effarts to preserve pub.lic ownership
and effect clear title to the C.iti� alley.
Raiche refused to deal ��rith tk�e City. Ne said h� cculd
not provide a quit claim d�ecl to the alley portion
because he "is not tl�e own�r - hr-� �zas sold ar.d closed
and now has a worthless CD until he gets this cleared up" .
He said the new owners were not interested in deeding
anything to the Ci.ty, even if such a compromise might
avoid litigation.
Mayor Vari Nest statecl that the City has a recarded deed
to the alley. We have ownership which we will press. We
would prefer to work with you to resolve the matter in
as ctuick and amicable way as possible . If you were to
provide a quit cl.aim deed to the City for the alley, you
could probably take a tax deductian for the value . If you
do r.ot wish to wo.rk with us, we will have to get a court order_
to establish our rights.
The Mayor asked Raiche to h�.ve his attorney respond in
writing to the City Attorney ' s letters,
Raiche then left saying al.l that he wanted to do was correct
the tax statements, that he had warked on this for six
months and was getting r.owhere . He was not interested
in c]_earing up ownership of the alley, "that is the Ci�y ' s
problem" , all he was concerned with was who was paying
taxes on what.
Mary Koltes wa.s present to review the resalution to KENNEL LICENSE
deny her kennel license for 2300 Bayview I�lace. 23Q0 Bayview Place
Mary Koltes
Sherri Block, 2305 Bayview Place , and Shirley Pavlak,
2275 Bayview Place, w�ert� present to express their
p�sition supporting the d��ial of the kennel license .
�7acci Segner , 2260 Bayvi.�w Place , was aiso presen-t to
support Ms . Koltes ' requ�st for the kernel 1_icens� .
(Gontia�u�d)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JULY 27, 1981 Page 4
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to adopt Resolutian RESOLUTION #1299
#1299 , A Resolution Denying Mary Koltes A 1981 Mary Koltes
Kennel License At A Residence Located At 2300 Bayview (Continued)
Place . Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Jeanne Mabusth, Zoning Administrator, reviewed with VARIANCE
the City Council the resolution of denial for an 1620 Shadywood Road
after-the-fact variance for John Ericson, 1620 #622
Shadywood Road. John Ericson
John Ericson was present.
Paurus moved, Mayor Van Nest seconded, that the non-
conforming structure of John Ericson, 1620 Shadywood
Road, be moved back to the 75 ' lakeshore setback
by February 15, 1982 . Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0) .
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #1300
#1300 , A Resolution Denying An "After-The-Fact" 1620 Shadywood Road
Variance Application Of John C. Ericson For Major John Ericson
Structural Repair To A Non-Conforming Structure
On Property Located At 1620 Shadywood Road, as
amended. Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0) .
Jeanne Mabusth, Zoning Administrator, read the
following letter to the City Council signed by
John C. Ericson, dated July 27 , 1981 :
"As a property owner in the Vilage that has had my
request for a variance denied,
I request that you have the pagoda located on
the Hennepin County Park praperty removed. It
is also my request that any similar type of
structure within the city limits be inspected
and should they be found to be in disrepair as
interpreted by the present zoning laws , that said
property own�rs be advised to relocate or remove
these structures. "
John C. Ericson
Jeanne Mabusth, Zoning Administrator, reviewed CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
with the City Council the after-the-fact conditional 1330 Sixth Avenue Nortt
use permit request of Roger Veon, 1330 Sixth #625
Avenue North. Roger Veon
Mr . Veon was present to explain his application.
Butler moved, Mayor Van Nest seconded, to request
staff to draft a resolution for the next Council
meeting approvinq the after-the-fact conditional
use permit request of Roger Veon, 1330 Sixth Avenue
North, per the Planning Commission recommendations of
June 15 , 1981 , and for Mr . Veon to sign-off on the
resolution. Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JULY 27, 1981 Page 5
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, to request staff to AMEND FEE SCHEDULE
amend the fee schedule to include after-the-fact
application penalties due to additional costs and
to present to the City Council for their review.
Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0 ) .
An informational memo from Jeanne Mabusth, Zoning 3510 IVY PLACE
Administrator, concerning the current status of Current Status
3510 Ivy Place was presented to the City Council.
The City Council requested the Zoning Administrator
to present a survey of the property at the next
Council meeting.
Glenn Cook, City Engineer, informed the City 1980-LS-1 & LS-2
Council that the 1980-LS-1 & LS-2 Sanitary Sewer Acceptance
Project has been satisfactorily completed and is
acceptable for hookup by the residents of the area.
Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to approve
the 1980-LS-1 & LS-2 Sanitary Sewer Project per the
City Engineer ' s recommendation and to request staff
to prepare resolutions of acceptance for the next
Council meeting. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0 ) .
Mayor Van Nest moved, Paurus seconded, to approve CHANGE ORDER #3
Change Order #3 , G & L Contracting, in the amount G & L Contracting
of $745 . Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Mayor Van Nest moved, Hurr seconded, to approve CHANGE ORDER #4
Change Order #4 , G & L Contracting, in the amount G & L Contracting
of $902 . 75. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0 ) .
Mayor Van Nest informed the City Council that the PAINTER' S CREEK
Minnehaha Creek Watershed Advisory Committee
concerning the Painter ' s Creek Subwatershed will
be held August 6 , 1981.
Councilmember Butler discussed with the City Council CABLE TV REPORT
the progress of the Cable TV Committee .
Mayor Van Nest moved, Paurus seconded, to instruct
the City Administrator to draft a letter to the Cable
TV Committee, and the other three communities inv�lved,
that the City of Orono would like to discuss with the
Committee and participating cities our goals and commit-
ments for Cable TV, and the possibility of imposing a one-
year moratorium to allow sufficient time to evaluate and
reaffirm our positions with the type of Cable TV service
available and the management of this on-going commitment
in future years . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (1 ) . Councilmember
Butler Nay.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JULY 27, 1981 Page 6
Mayor Van Nest read the resolution to approve the WILLOW DRIVE RESOLUTION
closure of Willow Drive between Brown Road South
and Fox Street to through traffic and approving
the installation of cul-de-sacs at three locations.
Several residents were present opposing the closure
of the road stating that they were concerned about
the safety factor , more traffic, and the extra time
for response for emergency vehicles.
Mayor Van Nest explained the possibility of the County
upgrading the road to Municipal State Aid road
standards which would increase the traffic load
considerably.
Hurr moved, Butler seconded, not to approve the
resolution for the closure of Willow Drive between
Brown Road South and Fox Street to through traffic,
as �resented. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (1) . Mayor
Van Nest voted Nay stating that he felt that it was
a mistake not to close the road.
Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to approve the SEWER AGREEMENT
Sanitary Sewer Construction and Service Agreement, Long Lake/Medina/Orono
City of Long Lake-City of Orono-City of Medina,
as modified. Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #1301
Resolution #1301, A Resolution Authorizing Lang, Special Prosecutor
Pauly & Gregerson As Special Prosecutor For The
City of Orono, as amended. Motion, Ayes (4) -
Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve a public REVENUE SHARING FUNDS*
hearing for the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds Public Hearing dates
to be held Wednesday, August 26 , 1981 at 7 :00 P .td.
and a budget hearing to be held Monday, September 14 ,
1981 at 7 :00 P.M. Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to accept the RESIGNATION*
resignation of Robert Fischer, Police Officer, Robert Fischer
effective July 23 , 1981. Motion, Ayes (4 ) -
Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, the approve the EMPLOYMENT*
employment of James E. Wilson, Police Officer, James E. Wilson
at a starting rate of $1 , 710 . 85 per month,
effective August 1 , 1981 . Motion, Ayes (4) -
Nays (0) .
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JULY 27, 1981 Page 7
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to terminate Claire TERMINATION*
Martin, Bike Safety Patrol Officer, effective Claire Martin
July 17 , 1981 . Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the letter LONG LAKE SEWAGE
to Mayor Diane Gallagher, Long Lake, concerning PROBLEM*
a sewage problem at Long Lake , date� July 21 , 1981.
Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Letter - Pages 8 - 10
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the letter I/I LETTER*
to George Lusher, Metropolitan Waste Control George Lusher
Commission, concerning the I/I program, dated
July 21 , 1981. Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Letter - Pages 11 - 13
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the letter MINNETONKA BEACH LETTER
to Mayor E. A. Bearg, Minnetonka Beach, concerning #15 & Landfill Site*
County Road #15 traffic and a landfill site at St.
Bonifacius, dated July 24 , 1981 . Motion, Ayes (4 ) -
Nays (0 ) .
Letter - Pages 14 - 16
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the payment SKI TONKA PAYMENT*
of $5, 900 to Ski Tonka f_or an easement for the McCulley Road
ring route construction for McCulley Road. Motion,
Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0) .
The City Council discussed the assessment costs ASSESSING COSTS
for 1981 and 1982 , Hennepin County Assessing, for 1981 & 1982
the City of Orono . The decisicn to continue with
Hennepin County for 1982 was tabled until a report
was submitted by the City Administrator .
Paurus moved, Butler seconded, that the amount
of $28 , 590 be paid to Hennepin County Assessing
for the contractural costs for 1581 . Motion,
Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the INVESTMENTS & INTEREST
Investments & Interest as of June 30 , 1981, as June 30 , 1981*
prepared by Tom Kuehn, Finance Director , dated
July 22 , 1981 . Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
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July 21, 1981
Mayor Diane Gailagher
68 Brown Road South
Long La}:e , Minnesota 55356
Dear Mayor Gallagher :
Thank you for advising me of the potential sewage problem in
the lake of Long Lake and the manhole infiltration problem
occurring in manholes located near the railroad tracks parallel
with Highway #12 .
The evidence of a sewage flow into the lake of Long Lake in Orono
is being investigated by aur on-site disposal manager, Mr. Mike
Gaffron ar_d the results of that investigation will be forwarded
to you as soon as it has been completed.
City staff investigated the manhole infil'-.ration problem noted
by you, as manholes completely under water . The manholes as
noted do become submerged in water due to a drastic grade change
in the Long Lake ditch area down stream froTn the Orono area. It
was discovered that the dirt banks in Long Lake had eroded, creating
a three to four foot dam causing water to backup and flood out the
existing manholes , which eventually created excess flow to the
entire system. We have contacted ��our public works department and
we will be working with them to resolve the problem.
If I can assist you further in these matters, please feel free to
call me .
Sincerely,
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Walt R, enson
City Administrator
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LO,h'G L�KE, �fl,�'�'�: SS��I�
July l�i, 1�81
"•'�. George W. Lusher
Chief A .c�nis�rator
^getropolita� Waste Control C�rranission
35� Metro Square �ail3in�_,
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Dea,r N�. Lusher:
Ir. a letter to Debbie St�nson, City Clerk, dated Jl.me 29, 19t31, you
info?��ed us of excessive f��ws in the Long Lake sewage system on Jt.me
13th, 14th and 15th when heavy rains occu.»ed. We realize infiltration
occurs because of the aroblems we have with some of our sek�e lift
stations, and we would like to m�i.nimize this infiltration as r.uch as
we car.. However, �he MWCC ?�as declared Long Lalce's Z/I to be "rmrt-
excessive" to the point we can not receive any f'Lmds for study and/or
repa.ir. This inforr�ation ��ras set to Todd Hegl�d, a me�nber of our
Cit�,l Ccuncil, b,y Fred St�bcrg of your staff in a letter dated Febraasy
1?, 19�1. i'herefore, althou�,h we a.re still concerned, our �roblem is
apparen�ly not great enough to warrant any rnaior action.
There are two a.^eas in Orono that are cormected to the Long I�lce sewer
system. Durin� the heaw rainfalls of Jtme 13,1'� and 15, it was noted
that a considerable �no�t of infiltration was occuri.� in scme ma�holes
in Orono that were. corn,?letely �.ulder water. We !�ave discussed this with
staff ine�r�ers in the �it,y of Orono, and it is cur understan3ing the;�
have a�ee1 to raise these manholes so the tops will be above the high
water li��e.
`�e cities of Medina, Or�no, and LonF? ?�ke ?'"e in the process of vrriting
a new sewer a�eer.�ent in anticioation of new sewer const:�uction for Medina.
As a �a.^t of ti-�s constr�sct�on, flow and/or puir�ing r.�eters will be in-
stalled to measure the flow �m each carrrm��ty, '_r'his will allow a more
accurate measare o�' each comrn.uzities contribution to the Met?^opolitan
sewa�e s,ystem than we have �oday.
Sincerely,
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Diaze Gallagher
Mayor
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Jul,y 14, 1981
Walter Benson
Administrator
City of Orono .
Crys�al Bay, Nlinnesota 553?3
Dear M,r. Benson:
'I'his is a belated letter tc� advise ,you of several resi3ent corr.pla3nts
we received this spring. Lor� Lake residents living on the lake re—
po:�ted large amounts of deter�ent like "seeds" floating across the
northeast portion of Lor� Lake which is located in Crono. It has been
suggested that this may be evidence of sewage flow into Long ;Lake.
Councilmember Metz has also reported strikin� a long pipe with his boat
motor which appears to originate from a home in Orono ar�ci reaches out
into the lake. This has not been substantiated by ar�y other individuals.
You may wish to look into this as I Imow you are concerned about water
quality. Please feel free to contact me should you need any further
details.
Sincerely,
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July 21, 1981
Mr . George W. Lusher
Chief Administrator
rietropolitan Waste Control Commission
350 Metro Square Building
7th & Robert Streets
St. Paul , Minnesota 55i01
Dear Mr . Lusher :
Thank you for your letter addressing excess infiltration into
Orono ' s sanitary sewer system and the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission system.
The City of Orono initiated an approved infiltration/inflow (I/I)
analysis program in September, 1980 . The study, as planned, includes
the following procedures :
1 . Review all previous data pertinent to planning and construction
of existing sewer systems.
2 . Review existing sanitary sewer system records and plans to
determine sewers under lake levels affected by groundwater .
3 . Review problem areas such as backups, lift station problems,
and sources of I/I .
4 . Obtain lift station flow data.
5. Locate meters and weirs to monitor and measure flows.
6 . Obtain treatment and transmission cost and flow data from the
MWCC.
7. Monitor lift station and transmission flows during spring runoff
and rainfall occurance .
8 . Analyze all data obtained during the study from each sewer
district for the existence or non-existence of excessive I/Z .
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9 . Complete reports and submit to the MWCC and MPCA for their
review and approval by October 15 , 1981.
George, this process has been approved for funding by the MWCC and
MPCA and hopefully will be completed as scheduled to identify areas
of e:�cess infiltration. Our timetable was set back somewhat by
the extremely dry fall and winter which made it very difficult to
measure excessive flows.
As soon as our City engineers have completed their study, reports
will be submitted to you for your review and approval. Since the
City of Orono is a qualifying community, allowing participation in
the grant process, our contract with the Mt�CC will be adhered to
to assure phase #1 is completed so that we can enter into the
corrective measure phase and actually eliminate the documented
infiltration as soon as possible .
On another matter, I have responded to the City of Long Lake ' s letter,
which was copied to you on July 14 , 1981, stating their concerns
with sanitary sewer manholes located upstream from the City of Long
Lake in the City of Orono. Upon investigation, it was found that
dirt banks had eroded downstream in the City of Long Lake creating
a three to four foot dam, which caused a backup of surface water to
enter into the manholes in question. 69e are working with the City
of Long Lake to correct this problem. �,
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If you have any further questions on these matter , please feel free �
to call me at your convenience .
Sincerely,
L�Q��
Walter . � on
City A inistrator
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� Clerk-�dministrator
City of Orono ,
� Box 66
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Dear i�lr. Benson:
; This 12tter i� to confirn the telephone :.onver�ation between a member of
� the Co�i ssi on staff and a cr,��,�.�er of your staff regardi ng excess i�f;1 t;a-
t�on i nto t;�e sani tary sev�rer system. . Tf�e sewage fZow vol umes fram m�ny o�
the corrununities, including yours, increased significantly over �he week-
' end of Jur�e 13 - June 15, 1981 as a resu2t cf the rainf�ll occurrence.
� It �s the intent cf the CoRmission to inf�r,n you, via telephone andJor
let+er, wher, the measure� flow significantiy exceeds the dry weat`�er
� flow r'or the sane weekday. It is expected that these IiI prflbler.is can
be Tore eas�lf identified and corrected if lcnos•m te be occurring dur�ng
� � sno:� melt and/or rainfall occ��rrence. The followirg f',cws `or thE gzven
� me�er(s) were compared wi th fl ows for a dr;� day (a ^o�al fl o� �'ay) �
�•�-429A b/13 741 ,�G0 gal . as compared with 6/6 491 ,G00 gal . ,
6/14 1 ,220,000 gal . as compared with 5/31 467,000 gal .
6/15 851,000 gal . as compared with 6/8 505,000 gal .
Excess flow contributes to the difficulty of operating our metropolitan
facilities such as pumping stations and treatment works . We would ap�reciate
• receiving your response to this letter and informing us as to what problems
you may have identified and what corrective measures have been taken, if any,
to eliminate or reduce this problem flow.
May v�e hear fror� you in this regard?
Very tr ly ours �
� George W. Lusher
i Chief Administrator
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July 24 , 1981
Mayor E. A. Bearg
Village of Minnetonka Beach
Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota 5�361
Dear riayor Bearg :
First of all , congratulations on your appointment to the
position of Mayor of Minnetonka Beach. Your knowledge of
issues before us and your concerns for local government
and the Lake Minnetonka area will truly benefit all of us
in the Lake area.
Secondly, your response to the City of Minnetrista and the
concern you noted to all of us relating to additional traffic
on County Road #15, if a solid waste land fill occurred at
the Saint Bonifacius area, is supported by Mayor William B.
Van Nest, the City Council and staff.
Again, congratulations on your appointment. We are looking
forward to working with you on issues of mutual concern and
thank you for your response on the Hennepin County site
selection.
Sincerely,
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Walte . enson
Cit Administrator
Enclosure
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�'``��"""""°"' OPPOSING LOCATION Or A SEWAGE SLUDGE
DISPOSAL SITE IN THE CITY OF MINNETRISTA
��'HER�AS , t::e City of �rono and its citizens are tot��lly
`c?.�cer:zed with pres��rvatior. and protection of the water qua2ity of
T�.��_e Minnetor.:ca , and
:vrERr.AS , the i-ietropolitar. Council has ider.:ified a pot�ntial
��.:s�e sluc�e disposa� site withir. the Lal:e t•iir.r.etonk� �•rate?�shed , which
site is i��r.t��i`d as »29 i:� the City oT Mi:�netrist� , and
t�;H::�iaS, s�i� site �29 is �ocat�c ir. an ;r�� of se_sc^all•.� ni�h
�:a�e�- t�b'_es ad;actnt to siti mile creek which _ �ows directl�� =r.to Latce
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�.`F:��E:iS, said site �29 is located in an a�ea zcnec �::d us�d for
_ .-c�cucti:�� c�mr,nercial agcricul�llr3� T�Ur'T�GSeS , a-�d
:v:iER�,A� , develc�ment and use o� �ote^}ia' slu::�e site �29 -.�oui3
likely r3ve di�ect adverse e=iect ��po:: the wat�r qualit-,� �-�d eceleg,- c_`
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'�:di:f-:��.ti'i�'C�, 3:?. _,. `he '�Wl:? C1�1.ES `ietropolitan ar�a , ild'JE: S�C'R= UIlt.01?
r-;ill�or_s o= col�a�� to i�:stall s�w°er intercepters to re:�o�.-e se:;ac.�
�'f::��uei:t ��-�:~: �:�2 ;�.a�erst':�d pursuar.t t0 the i968 PLr. T3T1C3�E, '�r.';i_Ct:
1?''.`�E'S?'^F:I�`_ .ti0ui",:: bF' L:d:t�'3 1{ tlle SdIi,E' sewaee Ef�i'_:�:lt wE?T� �O .tiJE''
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°::JSti, :iIER"'.,�:P�: , BE :T R�:OL'IF.D that tr:� C_t� C�ur:�i ? `�£ t�`
City o� Or���:o hcreb}� nrcc�ai^s its opaosition to lcc��ion an�.i �:sF� o�
�-�OL)GS•�'':: �1'1�C�P_ C�iS'�0.�3i j1tE' r29 i17 .�'.�"it� Clt�' O� Til.'l.^.Et.'_"1S*c3 . �CCdt1C'''.
�r ��sE:: o_` a::y s�waoe sludge disposal site within the Lake P�li::netonka
watershed , u:-:d particuiarly this sit�, would be contrary to the policies
a^� obje,�ti-:es of the City of Orono , *he City of Mi^netrista , the t�1i^r.c":�����
Creek �y�tershed District & the Lake Minnetonka Conservatio� District .
Adopted hy the City Council of the City of Orono on this 8th day of
June 1981 . �
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William B, an Nes� , ayor
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Mr. Fric B. Surensen ". t �<<�� :�-
City Administrator . � l�� -�' ��
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CITY OF MINNETR� STA "
7701 County Road 110 '�t
Mound, htN 55364
RE: Henn�pin County Solid Waste Landfill
Site Seiection
Dear Mr. Scrensen:
We have revietyed your letter of June 19, and the City of Minnetrista 's
Re:solution 56-81 concerning the proposed landfill . While ti�e support your
endeavors , it would appear to us there is another issue involved that has
perhaps been overlooked.
County Road 15 througn Orono, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park, and Mound
�:ould appear to be a logical access road to the proposed site north of
Saint Bonifacius. The slowmoving truck traffic associated ��ith � land-
fill would create co�siderable delays for the 15 ,000 cars per �ay that
use County Road 15• ln addition , the character of the traffic created
through the center of �linnesota 'a fourth largest lake area should , in
ir_self , rule out the Saint 8onifacius site.
if we can provide any further heip with tnis sicuation piease let us
know.
Very truly yours ,
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E.A. 8earg , �
Mayor
Village of Minnetonka Beach
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cc: •Mayor 1�. '°�.•. Va�:� O rono, MN
Mayor kock Lindan - Mound , MN
M�yor Jero�n� P. Roekua�� - Spr i ng Park, t•1�J
Con.i�issiuner E. F. kobb , Jr. (County Cor�. �issioner , Henn��pin Cc�un[y)
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JULY 27, 1981 Page 17
Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to approve the ASSESSMENT COSTS
additional cost of $75 to Duane Luke , 2465 North Duane Luke
Shore Drive , to connect the sewer to his home, to 2465 North Shore Drive
waive the $20 permit fee, but not to waive the SAC
charge . Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) . �
Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to request ASSESSMENT COSTS
staff to write a letter to John Eastman, 2565 North John Eastman
Shore Drive , that the City will waive the $20 permit 2565 North Shore Drive
fee but not the SAC charge . Motion, Ayes (4 ) -
Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, that the following LICENSES*
licenses be approved:
Dan G. Johnson Plumbing - Plumber
Plumber Services, Inc . - Septic System Installer
Thompson Plumbing Company - Septic System Installer
Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, that the All Funds BILLS*
Accounts and the Liquor Store Funds, be paid.
Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, that the meeting ADJOURNMENT
be adjourned at 12 : 15 A. M. Motion, Ayes (4 ) -
Nays (0 ) .
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Wil i m , an Nest, Mayor
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Alberta M. Strom, City Clerk