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Home My WebLink About03-28-1983 Council Minutes � City of Orono 7: 00 P.M. Regular Meeting of the Orono Council , March ?..8 , 198� The Orono Council met on the above date with the f_ollowing members present : Mayor Butler , Councilmembers Frahm, Grabek , and Hammerel . Councilmember Adams arrived at 7 : �7 P.M. Also present : City Planner Olson , Zoning Adminis- trator Mabusth , City Attorney Malkerson, City Administrator Benson , City Clerk Strom , Planning Commission Members Goetten , Kelley, and Sime . CONSENT AGENDA* Council.member Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to remove item # 2. from the Consent Agenda* . Motion , Ayes ( 4) - rlays ( �3) . Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the Consent Agenda* , subject to removing item #2 , 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) . MINUTES Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of March 14 , 1.98? , subject to including the Affidavit of Publication in the CDBG public hearing item and on page 4 , to add the heading of Resolution #14ti5 for that item. Motion, Ayes (41 - Nays ( �l) . PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Mayor 8utler announced that the next meeting of the Park Commission will be held April 5 , 1983 at ? • �� P.M, to consi.der the Bederwood Park improvements for 1993 . LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District representative ,7oEllen Hurr was present to report on the activities of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District stating that the LMCD tabled regulations for residential boat storage density for further study. Mrs . Hurr informed REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, MARCH 28 , 1983 Page 2 the City Council that aerial photos would be taken of docks on Lake Minnetonka that would be valuable for further study of the density of residential boats . Mrs . Hurr informed the City Council that the LMCD regu_lations allow two boats per 5�1 ' of shoreline and one boat for each additional 5�i ' . M�yor Butler stated that she felt it was discriminatory that residents with less then 1�1�J ' could have only two boats ; proof of ownership of four boats per household would be more appropriate . She a�so stated that the Water Patrol did a very efficient job of seeing that the owners of fish houses were notified to cleanup their fishing areas . Mrs . Hurr inf_ormed the City Council that late applications for multi_ple c�ocks were being fined 55� , which helped in solving the problem of late applications for the LMCD. Councilmember Adams �rrived at 7 : (�? P.M. ��,��AINING COMMISSION COMMENTS No comments from Planning Commission members . rF��'��'f+1ATER BIOLOGICAL ZAi�fi:IlL�TE PRESENTATION City Planner Olson introduced Mr . ,7ohn Shardlow, Jess Martin , and Dr . Rossillon who were present to discuss housing for students and scientists for the Gray Freshwater Biological Institute . Mr . Shardlow reviewecl a memo he had prepared concerning the problems of_ housing that some of the students encountered . He st�ted that the Institute would like to build low-cost housing for the students and visitors to the Institute . Mr . Shardlow showed slides of the present building and the av�ilable land surrounding it where the location of the building would be . He a7_so stated that the University of Minnesota would take-overthebuildingatsomefuturedate . The area consists of 37+ �cres adjacent to the GFWBI . The building would consist of sixteen , four- bedroom units . The intentions of the Institute is to contact property owners in the Navarre area to explain their project . Trees woulcl be left on the property to act as a buffer and none of the wetl.anc3s woulc] be disturbed . The property that would not be built on would remain the propertyof theInstitutewhentheUniversity takes-over the property the new construction will be on . Some of the services that the City of Orono would provide include sewer , water , and schools which the University would agree to pay a fair price . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, MARCH 28 , 1983 Page 3 Discussion centered on what the conditions were when the building permit was approved for the Freshwater Biological Institute , if additional buildings could be placed on the property at a later date or not . Council requested that the former file be searched to determine previous acti.on . BIG ISLAND VETERAN'S CAMP* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the Big Island Veteran ' s Camp status report prepared by City Planner Olson dated March 23 , 1983 . Motion , Ayes (4) - Nays (�1) . DNR SHORELAND ADVISORY COMdr1ITTEE REPORT* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the DNR Shoreland Advisory Committee Report prepared by City Planner Olson dated March ?.l . 1983 . Motion , Ayes ( 4) - Nays ( a) . PUBLIC COMMENTS :�)o comments from the public present . VARIANCE #72�1 925 WILLOk�l DRIVE SOUTH DOUG DE MALIGNON Mr . & Mrs . deMalignon were present to discuss their after-the-fact variance for a six-foot f_ence at 925 Willow Drive South . Mr . deMalignon read his letter dated March 28 , 1983 to the City Council in support of his reasons for the fence versus extending the present trellis , which had been approved by the City Council on February 2�3 , 1983 . Mayor Butler explained to Mr . deMalignon the procedures and conditions for granting of vari�nces , which are required to show a hardship to the land , not a hardship for the persons involved . Councilmember Grabek moved , Mayor Butler seconded , to approve the after-the-fact variance for poug deMalignon , 9?.S Willow Drive South , for a six-foot fence placed in the same place as the Council agreed on for the trellis ; Mr . deMaliqnon agrees to pay fees of S215 owed on the application , and to a�ree inwriting that if a problem is caused to health , traffic or maintenance , that the fence be removed . Motion , Ayes ( 1) - Nays (4) . Mayor Butler , Councilmembers Ad�ms , Frahm , and Hammerel voted Nay. Motion failed . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, MARCH 28 , 1983 Page 4 RESOLUTION �14�8 925 WILLOW DRIVE SOUTH DOUG DE MALIGNON CouncilmemberGrabekmoved , Councilmember Adams seconded , to adopt Resolution #145A , A Resolution Granting A Variance To Municipal Zoning Code Sections 31 . 433 And 34 . 842 File #�?201 , subject to adding "and set an adverse precedent" . Motion , Ayes ( 5) - Nays (Pl) . RESOLUTION �14�9 FOXHILL DOCK LICENSE Councilmember Grabek moved , Mayor Butler seconded , to adopt Resolution #1459 , A Resolution Directing Staff To Issue � Joint Use Dock License To Foxhill Homeowner ' s Association Subject ToConditionsNoted HereinForThe Period Of January l , 1983 To December 31 , 1983 . Motion , Ayes ( 5) - Nays (�1) . RESOLUTION #1470 NAVARRE COVE DOCK LICENSE Councilmember Grabek moved , Mayor Butler seconded , to adopt Resolution �147(� , A Resolution Directing Staff To Issue A Joint Use Dock License To Navarre Cove Homeowners Association Subject To Conditions Noted Herein For The Period Of January l , 1983 To December 31 , ].98� . Motion , Ayes ( 51 - Nays (PJ) . RESOLUTION �1471 MINNETONKA BOAT WORRS DOCK LICENSE Councilmember Grabek moved , Mayor Butler seconded , to adopt Resolution +�1471 , A Resolution Directing Staff To Issue ACommercial Dock License To Minnetonka Boat Works , Inc . Subject To Conditions Noted Herein For The Period Of January 1 , 1983 To December 31 , 1983 . Motion , Ayes ( 5) - Nays (oJ) . RESOLUTION �1472 CRYSTAL BAY SERVICE Councilmember Grabek moved , Mayor Butler seconded , to adopt Resolution #1472, A Resolution Directing Staff To Issue A Commercial Dock License To Crystal Bay Service Subject To ConditionsNoted HereinForThe Period OfJanuary l , 1983 To December 31 , 1983 . Motion, Ayes ( S) - r1 a y s (�l) . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, MARCH 28 , 1983 Page 5 NOMINATION WATERSHED DISTRICT Councilmember Frahm moved , Mayor Butler seconded , to nominate Mr . Edward Bearg , Minnetonka Beach , as a representative to the Watershed District . Motion, Ayes ( 5) - Nays ��) • CABLE TV Mayor Butler announced that the public hearing date for Cabl_e TV was changed to April 17_ , 1983 - 7 : q�J P. M, at the Shorewood City Hall . SEWER SERVICE ADVZSORY BOARD GROUP C MEETING DATE Mayor Butler annonced that the Sewer Service Advisory Board Group C meeting will be held April 14 , 1983 - ? : 3�1 P.M, at the Orono Council Chambers . MOLLY'S CORNER* Mayor Butler announced that the next meeting concerning the Molly' s Corner matter wil_l be April tl , 198� - ? : �lf� P. M. at the regular City Council meeting . COUNCIL CHAMBERS ADDITIONS* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the memo concerning additions to the City Council Chambers dated March 24 , 1983 . Motion , Ayes (4) - Nays (P1) . UPPER WATERSHED PROJECTS* Mayor Butler announced that the Upper Watershed Storage and Retention Projects meeting will be held on April 7 , 1983 - 7 : 3l� p.M, at the Orono Council Chambers . GOLF COURSE EMPLOYMENT* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , that the following persons be employed at the Orono Golf Course : � Douglas Erickson - 54 . 7_5 per hour George Roycraft - $4 . 1�J per hour Stephanie Sligo - $3 . 85 per hour Dana Krimmel - $3 . 85 per hour Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (01) . LAKE ACCESS GUIDELINES* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve City Planner Olson ' s letter to Ms . Karen Loechler , Metro Water Access Task Force , dated March 22, 198? . Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays ( Ol) . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, MARCH 28 , 1983 Page 6 NO PARKING* HIGHWAY �12 Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson ' s letter to the Minnesota Department of Transportation concerning No Parking signs on Hiqhway �_l?_ dated March 2?_, 1.9f�3 . Motion , Ayes (4) - Nays (Ol) . MULTI-CITY PARADE* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson ' s letter to Mr . Larry Connelly , Jr . concerning a multi-city parade dated March 22 , 1983 . Motion , Ayes (4) - Nays ( (�) . BEDERWOOD PARK LETTERS* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson ' slettersto Craig Moleski , DouglasNash , John Watson and Park Commission members concerning the Bederwood Park area dated March 22, 1983 . Motion , Ayes (4) - Nays (�J) . CDBG LETTER* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson ' s letter to Ms . ,7udy Brekke concerning CDBG monies dated March 22 , 1983 . Motion , Ayes (4) - Nays ((�) . SECURITY ALARMS MEMO* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s memo conc.erning police calls answering security alarms dated March 23 , 1983 . Motion , Ayes (4) - Nays (�J) . MAPLE PLAIN TREATMENT PLANT* Counci. lmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s memo concerning the Maple Plain Treatment Plant status dated March 24 , 1983 . Motion, Ayes ( 4) - Nays (�1) . ORONO, MAINE* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the historical inf_ormation concerning Orono , Maine received from Mr . Richard Jenness , Principal , Holmes Junior High School , Prospect , Illinois dated March 14 , 1983 . Motion , Ayes (4) - Nays (0) . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, MARCH 28 , 1983 Page 7 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , toapprovetheminutesof the Executive Session meeting of March 19 , 1983 . Motion , Ayes ( 5) - Nays (�1) . LICENSES* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , that the following licenses be approved : John Traul - Residential Kennel License George Ronald - Residential Kennel License Cliff Fadden & Sons - Plumbing Motion, Ayes (4) - Nays (O1) . BILLS* Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , that the All Funds Accounts and the Liquor Store Accounts , be paid . Motion , Ayes ( 4) - Nays (�1) . ADJOURNMENT Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , that the regular meeting be adjourned at 9 : 25 P.M, and that the Council Chambers be cleared for an Executive Session to discuss the Lorge �nd Welsh matters that are in litigation . Motion , Ayes ( 5) - Nays (�J1 . -`_ C _�.; � ary C . �tler , Mayor Attest : ��z-� `�� -� - Alberta M. Strom, City Clerk