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Home My WebLink About03-14-1983 Council Minutes � CITY OF ORONO 7 : 00 P.M. Regular Meeting of the Orono Council, March 14 , 1983 The Orono Council met on the above date with the following members present: Mayor Butler, Council- members Frahm and Grabek. Absent: Councilmembers Adams and Hammerel. Also present: Zoning Adminis- trator Mabusth, City Planner Olson, City Attorney Malkerson, Public Works Coordinator Gerhardson, and Deputy Clerk Woytcke. Also absent: City Administrator Benson. PUBLIC HEARING CDBG YEAR IX At 7:01 P.M. , Mayor Butler announced that now was the time and place for the public hearing concerning the Coummunity Development Block Grant Program. City Planner Olson presented the Affidavit of Publication and stated that the purpose of the public hearing was to receive suggestions from the public concerning uses of the CDBG funds for Year IX. Mr. Howard Meagher, representative of the Westonka Senior Organization, stated that he was happy for Orono ' s participation in the Westonka Senior Housing project but hoped that it could be located in Orono; possibly, at some future date Orono could have a similar project. After all persons present were afforded an oppor- tunity to be heard, Mayor Butler closed the public hearing at 7:07 P.M. Mayor Butler moved, Councilmember Frahm seconded, to approve the proposed program and to authorize staff to prepare and submit the formal Year IX application for Westonka Senior Housing and Housing Rehabilitation funds to Hennepin County. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . CONSENT AGENDA* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda*, 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 (3) - Nays (0) . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MARCH 14 , 1983 PAGE -2- MINUTES* Councilmember Frahm moved, P4ayor Butler seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 28 , 1983 . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS No comments from the Park Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS No comments from the Planning Commission Representative - William Sime . PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments from the Public LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT No report of the LMCD at this time, a copy of the March Agenda was presented to the Council . MAYOR' S REPORT � Mayor Mary Butler reviewed with the council the Lake Minnetonka Mayor' s report that was included in the packet. She stated the meetings would be quarterly. CITY PLANNER' S REPORT #726 STATUS REPORT MOLLY' S CORNER City Planner Alan Olson reviewed with the council the memos and reports regarding the Molly' s Corner matter. Mr. Olson passed out a letter to the council that he received at 4 : 30 P.M, this day from Mr . Berg, the attorney for the Gregory' s, for the council to read and then comment. The public hearing on Molly' s Corner is set to continue at the Planning Commission March 21 , 1983 . Mayor Butler commented that she did not understand the memo regarding fencing. She felt it was wrong for the City of Orono to be putting fencing up on private property. She agreed the City should put a gate up to control the parking area and that the police should police the area, there should be signs designating hours that the area could be used but she did not feel the City should spend taxpayers money to fence Mr. Gregory' s property. John Gerhardson stated these matters were suggestions from the Gregory ' s attorney and that the City had not agreed to any of these conditions . This matter will be discussed at the public hearing on March 21 , 1983 . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MARCH 14 , 1983 PAGE -3- #722 - SKI-TONKA, INC. 4740 BAYSIDE ROAD - VARIANCE Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to table this item as per the request of the applicant. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . #723 - SKI TONKA, INC. 4520 BAYSIDE ROAD PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to table this item as per the request of the applicant . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . #724 - BRUCE B. DAYTON 640 OLD LONG LAKE ROAD PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION #1465 Mr . Ned Dayton was present to represent Mr. Bruce B. Dayton. Zoning Administrator Mabusth reviewed this applica- tion with the Council . Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to approve the preliminary subdivision application of Bruce Dayton subject to the Planning Commission' s recommendations of the following conditions: 1 . Applicant execute a flowage & conservation easement over the wetland area designated at the 962 elevation per survey dated revised January 19, 1982 . 2 . If Outlot A is developed in the future creating additional residential lots, a cul de sac must be installed and the plat road brought up to current standards for rural development. 3 . The City will ask for an underlying road and utility easement over the road outlot . 4 . The applicant must execute a maintenance agree- ment to assure the upkeep and maintenance of the private road. 5 . Payment of a park dedication fee determined as Lot 2@ 200 . 00 and Lot 3@ 200 . 00 for a total of $400 . 00 . Also Councilmember Frahm approved staff ' s conditions of : 1 . Dedication of 33 ' right of way for Old Long Lake Road. 2 . 100 ' length apron paved from intersection of Old REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MARCH 14 , 1983 PAGE-4- CON' T. #724 Bruce B. Dayton Long Lake Road and Outlot B. Motion, Ayes (3) Nays (0) . Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded, to adopt Resolution #1465 Approving The Request of Jensen Homes, Inc. To Apply For A Building Permit Prior To Final Subdivision Approval . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . #728 - GABRIEL JABBOUR 780 TONKAWA ROAD - VARIANCE RESOLUTION #1466 Zoning Administrator Mabusth reviewed this Variance application of Mr. Gabriel Jabbour 780 Tonkawa Road. Mayor Butler moved, Councilmember Frahm seconded, to adopt Resolution #1466 Granting A Variance To Municipal Zoning Code Section 34 . 452 - File 728 , subject to the Planning Commission' s recommendations of the following findings: 1 . Location of trees and mature plantings. 2 . The structure will not be located within the 75 ' to 250 ' setback area . 3 . The structure will never be used by vehicles seeking direct access onto Tonkawa - doors face away from Tonkawa with no formal driveway. 4 . The structure does not create traffic hazards or sight problems. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . CABLE T.V. REPORT Mayor Butler announced that there will be a Public Hearing regarding Cable T.V. at the Shorewood City Hall on April 12 , 1983 at 7 : 30 P.M. TRANSPORTATION REPORT None I-394 CONSTRUCTION* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded, to accept City Administrator Benson' s memo regardinq the I-394 Construction. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . 82-2 STREET IMPROVEMENT REVISION Mayor Butler moved, Councilmember Grabek seconded, to approve the revision of the street improvements to provide for a joint access with the cabinet shop in addition to the original access planned on the east side of the Dairy Queen Property. Motion, Ayes (3) Nays (0) . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MARCH 14 , 1983 PAGE -5- JOHN HAMMEREL - VACATION* It was announced by Mayor Butler that Councilmember Hammerel will be on vacation from March 7 - 19 , 1983 . GRAY' S BAY DAM* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept the letter dated February 24 , 1983 from the DNR regarding the Gray' s Bay Dam Operational Plan, Permit 76-6240 . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . MINNEHAHA WATERSHED* It was announced by Mayor Butler that the Minnehaha Watershed District Meeting will be April 7, 1983 at 7: 30 P.M. at the Orono Council Chambers . HENNEPIN COUNTY LETTER* DATED 2/28/83* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept the letter dated February 28 , 1983 from the Hennepin County Dept. of Transportation regarding the Hennepin County Entrance Permits and Right of Way Controls. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . BUILDING INSPECTION AGREEMENT* CITY OF SPRING PARK Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to approve the agreement with Spring Park regarding the Building Inspections Service Agreement . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . SURVEY OF LARGE CITIES* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s memo regarding the Survey of Large Cities in Minnesota 1983 Budget. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . RESOLUTION #1467* RETENTION SCHEDULE Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to adopt Resolution #1467 Adopting Records Retention Schedule. Motions , Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . MAPLE PLAIN TREATMENT PLANT* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s Status Report on the Maple Plain Treatment Plant. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MARCH 14 , 1983 PAGE -6- SPRING HILL CENTER* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s letter and memo dated March l , 1983 regarding the formula allowing the Center to pay the City direct, in lieu of taxes for City services . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nay s (0) . 1983 PROPERTY TAX ASSESSED VALUES, * MILL RATES AND TAX LEVY Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s memo dated 3/3/83 regarding the 1983 Property Tax Assessed Values , Mill Rates and Tax Levy. Motion, Ayes (3) Nays (0) . 1984 BUDGET & ASSETS* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s memo dated 2/28/83 regarding the 1984 City Budget and Assets . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . CASH FLOW STATUS* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s memo dated 3/10/83 regarding the Cash Flow Status . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . SALARY ADJUSTMENT* DEPUTY TREASURER Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s memo regard- ing a salary adjustment for Joanne Lattin for 20 or $346 . 05 from $17 ,302 . 99 a year to $17 ,649 . 04 per year effective March 14 , 1983 . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . SALARY ADJUSTMENT* LIQUOR STORE CLERK Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s memo regard- ing a salary adjustment for Tim Ogland, Liquor Store Clerk. His increase would be from $4 . 08 per hour to $4 . 26 per hour effective March 14 , 1983 . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . POLICE DEPARTMENT POSITION CHANGE* GARY CHESWICK Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s memo regard- ing Officer Cheswick' s appointment to Sergeant effective March 14 , 1983 . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MARCH 14 , 1983 PAGE -7- MONTHLY LIQUOR STORE* REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 1983 Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept Finance Director Kuehn' s Monthly Liquor Store Report for February 1983 . Motion, Ayes (3) Nays (0) . MONTHLY SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS* DISBURSEMENTS , AND BALANCES FOR JANUARY 1983 Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept Finance Director Kuehn' s Monthly Summary of Receipts, Disbursements, and Balances for January 1983 after Establishing Pooled Investment Trust Fund. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . FEDERAL OR STATE ASSISTANCE FOR SEWER* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s memo dated 3/9/83 regarding Federal or State Assistance for sewer. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . BIG ISLAND, VETERANS CAMP* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s memo dated 3/9/83 regarding the Big Island Veterans Camp. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS* LETTER DATED 3/4/83 Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept the letter from Westonka Public Schools dated 3/4/83 regarding the appointment of Don Ulrick to the Private Industry Council . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . RATE ADJUSTMENT - GOLF COURSE* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s memo dated 3/8/83 regarding the rate adjustment for the Orono Golf Course . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . POLICE REQUEST FOR PUBLIC AUCTION* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson ' s memo regarding the Public Auction held by Orono Police Department to auction off 5 vehicles at Martins 66 in Navarre. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . RESERVE OFFICERS TIME RECAP* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept Orono Police Chief Kilbo ' s memo regarding the REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MARCH 14 , 1983 PAGE -8- • . time the reserve officers have volunteered in the months of February and March 1983 . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS* LETTER OF THANKS Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to acknowledge the League of Women Voters letter to Mr. Benson for his attendance at their meeting on Saturday. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . OFFICER MARK TOMCZYK* LETTER OF THANKS Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to acknowledge the letter written to Police Chief Kilbo thanking Officer Tomczyk for his kind help to one of Orono' s citizens . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . WILLIAM SIME LETTER* DATET3 MaY'ch 3, T983 Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s letter dated March 3 , 1983 to William Sime. Motion, Ayes (3) Nays (0) . JAMES BIGHAM LETTER* DATED M�.�'�3� '2�,- 1983 Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s letter dated March 2 , 1983 to M�. James Bigham regarding the Ivy Lane Lake Access . Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . PARK COMMISSION LETTER* DATED March 1 , 1983 Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded to accept City Administrator Benson' s letter dated March 1 , 1983 to the Park Commission regarding the purchase and installation of playground equipment at the Elliott and Daniels Playground. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . CITY ATTORNEY' S REPORT None LICENSES* None BILLS* Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded, that the All Funds Accounts and the Liquor Store Accounts be paid. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . , RE,GiJLAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MARCH 14 , 1983 PAGE-9- ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember Grabek seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8 : 15 P.M. Motion, Ayes (3) - Nays (0) . r �'`��.,�,,�L ��,..�- Mary C. Butl�-r�,, Mayor v ATTEST: ��ti " - -�G�� Mary S. W tcke, Deputy ' ty Clerk