HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-1981 Council Minutes CIT� OF OFtONO
Regular Meetir.g of the Orono Council , 7 : 00 P.M.
September 14 , 1981
The Orono Council met on the above date with
the following member� gresent : Mayor Van Nest,
Councilmembers Butler, Hurr, and Paurus. Also
present: City Planner Olson, 7,oning r'ldministrator
i�'labusth, Public Works Coordinatar Gerhard�cn, City
Engineer Cook, City Attorney Malkers�n, Finance
Director Kuehn, Planning Commission members : Franm,
Goetten, and Jabbour , an�l City Clerk Strom.
Mr . Paul Pearson, rlcCombs-Knudson Associates , was BID AWARD
present to discuss the bid fo� the construc�ion of Medina-Morningside
the Medina-Morningside sewer project. Sewer Project
Mayor Van '�est moved, I3utler aecon�ed, to grant
conceptual approval for the low bid of Nodiand
Cor:struction Company in the amount of $734 , 349
and requested staff to draft a resolution far _
final adoption at the next regular Ccuncil meeting,
that the low bid of Nodla�c� Construction Company
($734 , ��39} be accepted, subject to the plans and
specifications for the construction of the Medina-
D�Iorningside sewer line , all easements, and right-
of-ways, contra�ts, and sewer agreement have been
submi�ted, revie�,aed, and approved by the City
Adzninistrator and City Council. Motion, Ayes (4 ) --
Nays (0 ) .
At 7 : �0 P.M. , Pdayor Van P1est �nr.ounced triat nov� PUBLIC II�;I�RING
was the Lime and place for the pubZic hea�ing Revenue Sharing Budget
concerning the proposed uses of Revenue Sharing
monies within the 1982 proposed General Fund Budget.
City Clerk Strom p-reserited the Notice of Public
Hearing and the Affidavit of Publication.
Mayor Van Nest inquired if any�ne present wished to
be heard. No one was present regarding the hearirg.
Mayor Van Nest closed the hearing at 7 : 12 P.M.
But?er moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the Consent GONSENT AGENDA*
Agenda*, subject to removing items 10 & 11, ��aith all
staff reports concerning items revi_�wed at this
meeting to be attached to the original copy of these
minutes on f_ile in the City Clerk ' s office . Motion,
Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Alan Olson, City Planner. , re�iewed with the City PAUL SMITH SEWER
Council the request of Paul Smith, 2477 Dunwoody 2477 Dun7,voody Av��zzue
Avenue , for sewer and water at this property.
(Continued)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COJNC=IL, SEPTEMBFi: 14 , 1981 P�tg� 2
Mr. Smith and his attorney Gary Phelger were PAUL SMITH SEWER
present. 2477 Dunwoo3y Avenue
(Continued)
Discussion included ttle past history of the
construction of sewers in the area that provided
sewer to other properties in the area but did
not provide sew�r to 2477 Dunwoody Avenue . A
stubb was instailed but no assessments were spread
on the Smith property. Mr. Smith stated that his
present system is adequate , as it has never over-
flowed, but that he and his wife would now like to
live in the house year-round and would need City
sewer.
Mayor Van Nest stated tr�at the City will not incur
any expense , except that the City would order a
ieasibility study to determine what the costs would
be for Mr . Smith to pay. At the time of the study,
it would be up to Mr. Smith to decide if a City
project would be ordered with 100% of the cost
assessed against the property, or whether to install
sewer as a private project. In the event it does
not go to a City project, the City will pay $250-$300
for the teasibility study.
Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #1312
Resolu.tion #1312 , A Resolution Ordering Pregaration 2477 Dunwoody Avenue
Of A Sewer Anc: Water Feasibility Report For 2477 Sewer Feasibility
Dunwoody Avenue at a cost not to exceed $250-$3Q0 .
Motion, Ay�s (4} - Nays (0 ) .
Hutler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the Minutes MINUTES*
of the Regular Meeting of August 24 , 1981. Motion, August 24 , 1981
�yes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the Minutes MINUTES*
of the Federal Revenue Sharing .�ublic Hearing of Federal Revenue Sharing
Hugust 26 , 1981 . I��otion, Ayes {4 ) - Nays (0) .
John Gerhardson, Public Works Coordinator, was DAYTON PARKING LOT
present to discuss with the City Council the Dayton
property parking lot.
Hurr mov�d, M�yor Van Nest seconded, to approve the
ten-vehicle parking lot at the Dayton property
subject to a gate being placed at �the entra�lce to the
parking lot, if another gate is needed for acc�ssibility
of a mower, that is to be in the description, that the
gates are to be locked at 10 :00 P.M. so as not to become
a maintenance problem, if problems arise , bring back to
the City Council for review. Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
I2EGrULAR ME;E�I�ING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 14 , 1981 Page 3
Couz�eilmember Faurus reported on future studies for LMCD REPORT
thF� L�zke Min»etorika Conservation District,
Nc� comnen�s from Planning Commis��c�n representative PLANNING COMMISSION
Goetten.
Butler mov�d, Hurr seconded, to approve the memo SE��7ER STUDY AREA �2*
pi��par�d by A1an Olson, City Plannei- , regarding
the Me�rogolitan Council action for Sewer Study
Ar�a �2 . Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Alan Oisor�, City Planner , inform�d the City Council MINNETRISTA LANDFILL
that a resol.ution opposinq Minnetrista as a landfill
site wil:� be presented at the next Counc.il meeting.
�1an Olson, City Plann�r, presented the City Council MAPLE PLAiN TREATMENT
�aith raemos prepared September 4 and September 11, 1981 PLANT
concerning the Mapl� Plain Wastewater Treatment Plant
�or Counc�l ' s �eview.
Hurr m�ve�, �utl�r seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #1�13
#1313, A Resolution Requesting Conveyance Of Tax Tax Forfeit Conveycnce
�'o-rf�a_t L�rids ror Public Use By The City Of Orono.
N7ot.ion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0 ) .
Hu�r movec�, Mayflr Van Nes� seconded, to adopt �2ESOLUTION #1314
Resolu.t�ion #131� , Tax Forfeited Lands Released Tax F�rfeit For Sale
F�r Public Sale , subject to notifyinq adjacent
proper�ty owners of the available property.
���tic�n., Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
:�'an Ulson, Ci_ty I?lanner, Frepared a memo for LAND SUFtVEYING
the C�_ty Counci_l ` s review regarding survaying REQUIREMENTS*
requirements fcr City applications dated
September 9 , 1981.
Alan Ols�n, Cit_y Planner, prepared a mer.lo for IVY PLACE REPORT*
i�he City Caunc�2 ' s review concerning a status
report for the Ivy Place mattzr d�ted August 20 ,
1981 a.rid Septen�er 9 , 1981 .
Alan Olson, City Planner , presented the City A-1 RENTAL MAT'�ER*
�ouncil with a letter to StevP ti�3agner , A-1 Rental,
3607 Shoreline Drive, regarding th� filling
violation at the above address.
REGUI,AR MEETING OF THE OR�NO COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER �.4 , 1981 Page 4
No camments from the public present. PUBLIC CON�iFNTS
Jeanne Mabusth, Zoning Administrator, reviewed VARIANCE
the application of Alden Anders�n, 190U Shoreline 1900 Shoreline Drive
Drive , for a variance with the City Council. #635
Alden Anderson
Mr . Anderson and his attorney,Mr . Thorfinnson, were
present.
Mayor Van Nest moved, Hurr seconded, to table the
request for �� variance of Alden Anderson, 1900
Shoreline Drive, and to request sta�f to resear_ch
fu•rther information regarding, 1) lake levels
from 1948 ; 2) history of taxes prior to 1974 ;
3 ) review other resolutions that denied lot
area and width applications. Motion, Ayes (4 ) -
Nays (0 ) .
Jeanne �?abusth, Zoning Administrator, reviPwed �aith SUBDIVISION
the City Council the preliminary subdivision request 3500 Togo Road
of_ John Watson, 3500 Togo Road. #639
�ohn Watson
Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to approve
the preliminary subdivision request of John Watson,
35Q0 Togo Road, per the Plar�ning Commission
r�com:-r,endaLions of August 17 , 1981 and to include
an additional 5 ' of right-of-way along Togo Road.
Motian, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Jeanne Mabusth, Zoning Administra�or, reviewed with S�JBDIVISION
the City Council the preliminary subdivision request 1500 Brackett ' s Point Rd.
�f Lachlan Reed, 1.500 �rackett 's Paint Roa�. #642
Lachl�n Reed
bir . Reed was gresent.
Hurr moved, Butl�r seconded, to approve the pre-
liminary subdivisinn request of`Lach?an �eed, 1500
Brackett' s Point Road, per the Planning Commission
recommendations of August 17, 1981 , subj�ct to the
seFtic system for the guest ho;�se and poo� are to be
c�mp�eted prior to final �lat approvalo Mo��or,
AYes (� ) - Nays (0 ) .
Je`27?`?e Mabus�h, Zoning Administrator, r�viewed with VARIANCE
the City Cauncil the request for a variance of 192� Fagerness Point Rd.
Briice Curtiss, 1920 Fagerness Point Road. #643
Bruce Curtiss
Mr . & Mr� . Curtiss were present.
Paurus mcved, Butler seconded, to approve the request
for a v�riance of Bruce Curtiss, 1920 Fagerness Point
Road, per the Plarining Commi.ssion recommendations of
August 17, 1981. Motiori, Ayes (4) - Tvays (0 ) .
F.E:=�LLAh PALETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 1.4 , 1981 Page 5
Jeanne Mabusth, Zoning Administrator , reviewed with RESULUTION & RECONSIDER
the City Council the resolution approving the s«le MOTION
of City land to H. R. Johnston and Mr . Johnston ' s H. R. Johnston
request for Council to reconsider conditions at a
previaus motion.
Paurus moved, Hurr second�d, to table the proposed
resolution to approve the sale of City land to
H. R. Johnston until John Gerhardson, Public Works
Coordinator, provides further information. P�totion,
Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to amend a
previous motion For preliminary approval allawing
removing the rzquiremer�t that the roadway on
Block 3 , Lot 1 be totally removed and ior the motion
to read "that only that portion of roadway which
lies on Willow Drive right-of-way be removed and
the ditch restored" , at the .request of H. R. Johnston.
Motion, Ayes (4 ) - N�:ys (0 ) .
Butler moved, Hurr s2conded, to a�opt R2solution RESOLUTION #1315*
#1315 , A Resolution Directing Staff To Issue A Wayzata Yacht Club
Joint L'se Dock License To Wayzata Yacht Club 1981 License
Subject To Conditians Noteci Herein For The Period
Of January l , 1981 To December 31, 1981 . Motion,
Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Paurus moved, Butier seeonded, to approve the BEDERWGOD PARK G�7ELL
first and final payment to E. H. Renner & Sons First & Final Payment
in the amount of $7 , 072 , for the Bederwood Park E.H, Renner
w�ll . MoLion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Mayor Van Nest seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #1316
Resolution #1316 , A Resolution �lpproving And Accept Scotch Pir_e Lane
Accepting The Sanitary Sewer Project For The North Shore Drive Sewer
Scotch Pine Lane And Narth Shore Drive Area.
Motion, �yes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to approve CH�NGE ORDER #3
Change Order #3 for Nodland Associates in the Nodland Associates
arnount of $250 , fc�r the Scotch Pin� Lane/North 1980-LS-2
Shore Drive Sewer Project. Motion, Ayes (4) -
Nays (0} .
Mayor Van Nest moved, Butle.r seconded, to approve #7 & FINAL PAYMENT
payment #7 and final paymen� to Nodland A�saciates Nodland Associates
in the �mount of $31 , 881 . 19, for the Scotch �ine 1980-LS2
Lane/North Shore Drive Sew�r Project . Motic�n,
Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
REGUL�R MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL� SEPTEMBER 14 , 1981 Page 6
John Gerhardson, Public Works Coordinator , informed FINAL PAYMENT
the City Counc:il that the restoration of the West G & L Contracting
Ferndale/Orono Lane sewer project has been campleted Signdture Only
and the final payment estimate is ready for the
Mayor and City Administr��tor to sign .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, t.o approv� the
signing of the final �ayment to G & L Contracting
by the Mayor and City Administrator . Motion, Ayes
(4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Glenn Cook, City Engineer , reviewed with the City EASEMENTS
Council his ietter concerning the Highwoad sanitary Highwood Sewezs
sewer easements dated Septernber 11 , 1981 .
Glenn Cook, C:ity Engineer , reviewed with the City PRECONSTRUCTIOi1
Cauncil the preconstruction conference for the CONFERENCE - Highwood
F3ignwood sanitary sewer project held August 27, 1981 .
Glenn Cook, City Engineer, infio�med *he City Council MPCA PERIYIIT
that the Minnesota Pollution Control �gency has Highwood �ewer
issued a permit for the construction and operation
of the Highwood sanitary sewer exten�ion.
Glenn Cook, City Engineer, revie�aed his letter of 1981 MSA
September 8, 1981 , concerni.ng the amended 1981
Municipal Street Apportionment for Orono,
The minutes for the Upper Watershed Improvement PAINTER CREEK MINUTES
Project, Painter Creek Subwatershed Ad�.�is�ry
Committee meeting of August 27 , 19�1 were presented
to the City Council.
Mayor Van Nest announced thatsthe next meeting for nAINTER CREEK MEETING
the Painter Creek Subwatershed Advise�y Committee September 15 , 1981
will by held September 15 , 1981 at 7 : 30 P. r�i, at
the �Jrono Council Chambers .
The City Council reviewed the redistricting lett�r REDISTRICTING LETTER
frorn Hennepin County Commissioner Bud Robi� dated Bud Robb
Auqust 28 , 1981 .
Butler move�3, Paurus seconded, to adopt Resolution RESnLUTION #1317
#i317 , A Resolution Ta Proclaim Oct.ober 10 , 1981 Band :�ay
As Community Bar.d Day. Mation, Ayes (4) - Nays (0 ) .
The minut�s far the Ca�le TV Meetir�g of August 25 , CABLE TV MINUTES
19�1 were accepted by th.e City Council .
REG�LAR MEETING OF THE QRONO COUNCII,, SEPTEMBER 14 , 1981 Page 7
'rhe City Couneil reviewed the letter from CABL�E TV LETTERS
Adri.an Fier:�st., attorney for Cable TV, dat�d 1ldriari Her.b�t
September 1 , 1981.
The Gity Council reviewed the letter from
Adriar. Herast, attorney for Cable TV, dated
Se�tember_ 9 , 1981, cr�ncerning a su�7gested
schedule and estimatec� costs.
The City Cot.ncil discussed the r�quest of KELLER° S DEVELOFPdENT
Keller ' s DevelepmPnt for :��rono ' s two extra ��ac� Sewer Un.its
sewer units a�lailable in the Medina-NIorningside
area oi the joint se�aer �roject. The City
Council reiterated their int�nt to retain -the
two unit.s for Oronof since the original agreement
allows seu�er service to the Medina--Morningside
develcpment and subdi`�ision only.
Paurus mov�d, Butler seconded, to c�raft a MINNETRISTA LANDrILL
res�lution authorizing the Mayor to speak on Orr.�no ' s
behalf at the pub_lic hearing concernir�g �he landfill
at Minnetrista or th�t the i�da��or submit a wri_tten
recommendation. Niotiori, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
No report from the transpertation representative. 'TrAN�PORTATION REPOR`I`
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, �o ac.ce�t the payment TRAFFIC SIGNAL
of $1b , 772 . 37 from the Orono Scho�l District #;278 PAYMENT*
ror the traffic signal at #12 and the Old Cry�tal Orcno School #278
Bay Road, Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . '
Butler movec3, IIurr seconded, �o approve the tempc�rary EMPLOYi�.ENT*
emplcyrnent of Stephanie 51igo for tt�e �rono Golf St�ph�nie Sligo
Course at a rat.e of $3. 50 p2r hour effective
August 29 , 1981. Mation, Ayes (4) - Nays 40 ) .
Hutler movec�, Hurr seconded, to agprove the temporary EP�IPLOYMENT*
ernployment of Jeffrey S�oy far the Orono Go1f Course �7effrey Stoy
at a rate of $3 . 50 per hnur effective September 4 ,
1981. . Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0 ) .
Butl�r moved, Hu.rr second�d, to accept the resign-- RESI�NATI�N*
ation of Jarctes W.ilson, Folice Offic�r_ , effe�tive James Wilson
September 22 , 1981 . Mation, Ay�v (4 ) - Nays (0) .
Butler move�, Hurr seconded, to accept the r.esign- RESIGNAT.T.ON*
ation of Councilman Norman 4�. Pauraas effective Nr�.rm�n W. Fau�us
Septemb��r 30 , 1981 . Niotior_, Ayes (4 A - Nays (� } .
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 14 , 1981 Page 8
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #1318*
#1318 , A Resolution Accepting The Resignation Of Resignation
Councilmember Norman W. Paurus . Motion, Ayes (4) - Norman Paurus
Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION #1319*
#1319 , A Resolution Declaring A Vacancy In The Declare Vacancy
Office Of Councilmember Of Orono. Motion,
Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Mayor Van Nest moved, Butler seconded, to request G & L CONTRACTING
Dick Benson, City Administrator, to write a thank- Thank-you Letter
you letter to G & L Contracting for their professional
manner in the construction of the Ferndale Road/Orono
Lane sewer project. Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to accept a contribution CONTRIBUTION
of $200 for the Park Fund from Bonestroo, Rosene , Park Fund
Anderlik & Associates, Inc. with gratitude . Motion,
Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, to approve the amended SHADE TREE CONTRACT*
Shade Tree Contract. Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0 ) .
Don Monk, Hennepin County Assessing, was present to COUNTY ASSESSING
discuss the assessing by Hennepin County for the Don Monk
City of Orono vs the City of Orono acquiring their
own assessor . Mr . Monk explained the procedures
of his department stating that termination of the
contract is handled by his Board. Mr. Monk stated
that he believes that objectives and goals can be met.
and that it is necessary to stay on the same wave-
lengths but that it is impossible to agree on every-
thing.
Councilmember Paurus : A definite understanding of
zoning regulations so that comments are not made
to citizens that swamps can be filled and become
buildable lots. That has to be corrected. Each
City is personalized by its differenttidefinite zoning
codes. How can it be personalized?
Mayor Van Nest: Our situation needs somebody who is
involved with urban-type philoso�hy and to come out to
lookover our situation.
Don Monk: We are not orientated to urban philosophy.
We have to deal with routine urban communities that
are routine and easy, but also complex areas.
(Continued)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 14 , 1981 Page 9
Mr. Monk stated that assessors would be assigned that ASSESSING
are familiar with Orono. We cannot assign one assessor (Continued)
for the City of Orono only, but we would not change
them every year as they must be familiar with the zoning.
Mayor Van Nest : I am more concerned about a personal
relationship with the Assessing Department. I would
like the assessor to know about issues that are before
the Council. An understanding of where we have been,
where we are , and where we are going. I do not see how
we can through the County. We would like to know the
assessor and the assessor know us.
Councilmember Butler : We would like to know that the
assessor has read the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning
Code , and unde.rstands the peculiarities of the City.
Mr . Monk stated that it would be better if the City
would let the contract run for the entire four years
and to try to deal with whatever problems would arise.
Mayor Van Nest thanked Mr . Monk for coming out to the
Council meeting to discuss the matter.
Tom Kuehn, Finance Director , was present to review 1982 PROPOSED BUDGET
with the City Council the proposed 1982 Budget.
Hurr moved, Paurus seconded, to hold a special
Council meeting on Tuesday, September 22 , 1981 at
7 : 30 P.M. to review the 1982 proposed budget and
to take action on other matters before the Council.
Official City newspaper to be notified. Motion,
Ayes (4) - Nays (0) .
Hurr moved, Paurus seconded, to include on the agenda APPOINTMENT
for the Special Council meeting the appointment of a Councilmember
new Councilmember to replace Gregg Hannah. Motion,
Aye s (4) - Nays (0 ) .
Mayor Van Nest moved, Paurus seconded, to table the NORTH SHORE DRIVE
North Shore Drive Marina until the next meeting MARINA
when Attorney Bruce Douglas will be present. Motion,
Ayes (4) - Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, that the following LICENSES*
licenses, be approved :
Mooney-Ridler Plumbing & Heating, Inc. - Plumber
R & W Sanitation, Inc. - Garbage Hauler
Motion, Ayes (4 ) - Nays (0) .
r
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 14 , 1981 Pa�e 10
Butler moved, Hurr seconded, that the All Funds BILLS*
Accounts and the Liquor Store Accounts, be paid.
Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0 ) .
Butler moved, Paurus seconded, that the meeting ADJOURNMENT
be adjourned at 11 : 00 P.M. Motion, Ayes (4) -
Nays (0 ) .
� ��
William B. n N t, Mayor
Attest: ���f� %li' ��/ah�
Alberta M. Strom, City Clerk