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Home My WebLink About06-27-1983 Council Minutes CITY OF ORONO 7: H0 PM Regular Meeting of the Orono Council , June ?_7, 1983 . The Orono Council met on the above date with the following members present : Mayor Butler , Council- members Hammerel , Adams, Frahm, and Grabek . Also present : City Administrator Benson , City Planner Olson and Pam Sutton Recorder . CONSENT AGENDA* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to add item #3� to the Consent Agenda and to remove item #17 from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the Consent Agenda* , subject to adding item #�36 and removing item #1.7 from 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 (5) , Nays ( �J) . MINUTES* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 13, 1983 . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . BOARD OF REVIEW MINUTES* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the Board of Review minutes of the June 15 , 1983 , meeting . Motion , Ayes (5) , Nays (a) . BOARD OF REVIEW MINUTES* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the Board of Review minutes of the June 20 , 1983 , meeting . Motion , Ayes ( 5) , Nays ( 01) . PARK COMMISSION COM1rIENTS No comments from the Park Commission. LMCD REPORT Representative Hurr was present. She stated that the LMCD had a booth at Lord Fletchers during the "Save the Lake" celebrationandhandedout LMCDinformation. She noted that the LMCD has approved the Cargill multiple dock license, Windward Marine license , and The Big Island Veterans Camp license . Hurr stated that the LMCD has been trying to come up with some criteria for fishing contests . She noted that there is a real interest in fishing contests for profit organizations both in the winter and summer . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JUNE 27 , 1983 PAGE 2 Hurr noted that there were some condominiums being built in Spring Park . She stated that the shoreline in front of those condominiums was owned by the County. � She stated that the owner of the condominiums wants 11 permanent docks and that it would be difficult for the LMCD to transfer the transient existing license for transient commercial docks to permanent storage—type residential docks . Grabek asked how they could do that if Hennepin County owned the shoreline? Hurr stated that the deed is for the use of the people thatlivethere , buttotransferthe commercialdocks to permanent ones would be difficult for the LMCD. She noted that the owner was proposing three permanent dock structures with 11 slips . Hurr discussed with the Council future meetings of the LMCD. Hurr noted that Orono should take a stand on parking on County Roads 15 and 51 . She stated that Orono shouldn ' t give up their land use rights to the LMCD. She noted that they would have to have County approval for parking signs to be posted on these County Roads . City Administrator Benson noted that parking on these County Roads poses a real hardship on the neighbors . Also in the winter , with all the snow, the cars are p�rked right on the road which is very dangerous . He noted that Orono then has to do all the extra policing which is involved in this parking issue . Hurr stated that the LMCD has scheduled a tour of the lake on August � , 1983 , to study problem areas . PLANNING COMMISSION CO�IMENTS No Planning Commission Representative was present . Councilmember Adams noted that the minutes of the special work session cf the Planning Commmission meeting held June 5, 1983 , should be reconstructed to better represent the Planning Commission ' s view points . PUBLIC COMMENTS Councilmember Grabek noted a problem with the service station on 196�1 Shoreline Drive and asked that the City staff check out the property to see that the owner is complying with all the conditions of the original conditional use permit. He noted that a deadline should be authorized in staff ' s direction . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JUNE 27 , 1983 PAGE 3 MayorButler moved , Councilmember Grabek seconded , to direct staff to deal with the problem with the service station on 1960 Shoreline Drive . She noted that if the problem was not cleared up by July 11 that Council would open the original conditional use permit for review. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (�) . RICHARD REAVENY 3423 SHORELINE DRIVE FINAL SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION #714 � Mr . Keaveny was not present . City Planner Olson noted that the applicant had notified him and wanted the City Council to table his application. Olson noted that the applicant had a concern with a clause in the Resolution about the City Council not granting any future variances for any future development on that property. Mayor Butler stated that this was a standard clause in subdivision resolutions . Councilmember Frahm asked why nothing was stated in the resolution about the gas tanks? City Planner Olson stated that the applicant would have to comply with the Fire Code which would take care of this problem . Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Hammerel seconded , to table Richard Keaveny' s final subdivision resolution perapplicant ' srequest. It was notedfor the record that Council would not change that particular section of the Resolution. Motion, Ayes ( 5) , Nays (�1) . RECODIFICATION STATUS REPORT City Planner noted the simplest way to make any corrections and directed Council members to hand them to him and he would correlate all the corrections . CITY ENGINEER' S REPORT The City Engineer was not present . WESTONKA SCHOOL BOARD Mayor Butler noted that the Westonka School ' sinformed her that they are having a meeting on July 11 , 1983 , located inthelecturehallregarding thecoordination of community services . Mayor Butler noted that July llth was a council meeting night and asked staff to send a letter to the Westonka School Board stating why there would be no one there from the City of Orono . LAKE MINNETONKA MAYOR'S ASSOCIATION MEETING REPORT Mayor Butler reviewed with the Council that the primary reason for the meeting held on June 23 , 1983 , was the task force report . She noted the attachments that illustrated the parking spaces available around the lake which was for their information. REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JUNE 27 , 1983 PAGE 4 LAKE MINNETONRA TASR FORCE - FINAL REPORT Mayor Butler noted the Lake Minnetonka Task Force Final Report was for Council ' s information only. MINNEAAHA CREER WATERSHED DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP Mayor Butler noted the letter to Gene Hickok and Mike Panzer indicating that Brad Van Nest and Tim Adams are the appointee and the alternate to the technical advisory committee of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District . MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Butler noted that she had been invited to attend a meeting , which is going to be another review of the task force report , with the Metropolitan Park Foundation. She explained that this was a group of private individuals that loak at potential park properties and try to figure out how to raise money in order to secure those properties for the Hennepin County Park Reserve. The meeting will be held in the afternoon of July 13 , ].983 . CABLE TV REPORT Mayor Butler noted that July 12, 1983 , at 5 : 30 at Shorewood City Hall , members of the Cable TVBoard will be able to pick up copies of the responses from the providers . Mayor Butler reviewed future Cable TV Committee meetings with the Council as follows : August 9 , 19�3 at 5 : 3�1 PM at Shorewood City Hall August 23 , 1983 , at 5 : 30 PM at Shorewood City Hall September 13, 1983 at 5 : 3Fi PM at Shore�wood City Hall TRANSPORTATION REPORT Councilmember Adams reported on the Transportation Development Guide Policy Plan ' s history which was divided into four major steps : 1952 - first focus was on interstate freeway system . 19�9 - MTC was established . 1975-77 - they knocked down projections for the transportation needs . 1983 - last step which has been approved by the Metropplitan Council . Councilmember Adams noted some of the highlights of the report. The report seemed to focus on utilizing all existing investments; no grand schemes for rail systemsor newformsof transportation . He noted the tremendous effort to get the public to ride together in carpools. Councilmember Adams noted they had divided the Metropolitan Area upinto different zones. He stated they had set up the core areas around major shopping areas , which are usually the collector points . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JUNE 27 , 1983 PAGE � Councilmember Adams noted the plan stated where the deficiences would be in the year of 2000. He stated that the Highway 12 corridor would be the one to affect the City of Orono the most . CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S COUNTY ROAD #15 MEMO Mayor Butler and City Administrator Benson met with Herb Klossnerlast week as per City Administrator Benson' s memo of June 23 , 1983 . Mayor Butler noted the County was not willing to do anything with County Road 15 . Mayor Butler stated that Hennepin County was asked to find the original plans (1966-77) and to update them to coincide with todays standards . Approximately in 6 weeks , Hennepin County will be sending those plans to the City of Orono . Mayor Butler noted that she would then meet with the Mound Mayor and Spring Park Mayor to review the plans and place the corrections they all agreed on. She noted for the record that she was very interested in continuing the dialogue with the other two Mayors in the interim . Mayor Butler noted for the record that she had made it clear to the two Mayors that the City of Orono was not going to reopen the discussion of having 4 lanes on County Road 15 . Councilmember Adams noted the bicycle situation along County Road 15 . Councilmember Hammerel noted that maybe a bicycle path ought to be put along County Road 15 . Councilmember Frahm stated that the letter suggested that the City of Orono was going to reopen the 4 lane issue again . Councilmember Frahm moved , Mayor Butler seconded , to direct Mayor Butler in her discussions with the Mound and Spring Park Mayors , reaffirming once again that the City of Orono is not interested in discussing the 4 lane issue on County Road 15. Motion Ayes (5) , Nays (�) • TRAFFIC SIGNAL HIGH�AY 12 & 5 Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve a traffic signal installation at Highway 12 and County Road 6 as stated in the letter fromJ . S. Katz of Minnesota Department of Transportation dated June 21 , ].983 . Motion , Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S LETTER TO WM. SI.ME* Mayor Butler moved to approve City Administrator Benson ' s letter to William Sime concerning the Open Meeting Law dated June 14, 1983 . Motion, Ayes (S) , Nays (0) . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JUNE 27 , 1983 PAGE 6 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S LETTER TO MABUSTH* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s letter to Jeanne Mabusth concerning a conflict of interest dated June 14 , 1983 . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (�) . MAPLE PLAIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT LETTER FROM BARRY SCAADE Councilmember Frahm noted the letter is putting everything on hold and he does not want to be held up anymore and wants the hearing right away. Councilmember Frahm moved , Councilmember Adams seconded , to send a letter to Barry Schade stating that the City wants a hearing within the next three months or upgrading of the treatment plant with phosphorus treatments and that the City of Orono requests an answer fromBarrySchadewithin60days . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (�) . CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S LETTER TO COUNCIL* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approveCity AdministratorBenson' sletter to the City Council concerning hazardous buildings dated June 16 , 1983. Motion, Ayes ( 5) , Nays (�) . CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S LETTER TO MIR� Pd1N'ZER* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seccnded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s letter to Mike Panzer concerning reappointment dated June 15, 1983 . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (P1) . LETTER FROM DENNIS ERICKSON* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the letter from Dennis Erickson dated June 14 , 1983 . Motion , Ayes (5) , Nays (011 . CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S LETTER TO BRUCE DAVIDSON* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the City Administrator Benson' s letter to Bruce Davidson concerning the U. S . Post Office dated June 16, 1983 . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (�) . CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S L�TTER TO MAYOR WALTON* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the City Administrator Benson' s letter to Maple Plain Mayor Walton concerning radio frequency dated June 17, 1983 . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S LETTER TO TOB4 CREIGATON* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the City Administrator Benson' s letter to Tom Creighton concerninq reappointment to Cable TV dated June 2.0 , 1983. Motion, Ayes ( 5) , Nays (0) . REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JUNE 27 , 1983 PAGE 7 MICHAEL GAFFRON ON-SITE MANAGER CONTRACT* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , �to approve the On-Site Manager Contract of Michael Gaffron. Motion, Ayes (S) , Nays (0) . APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY STATUS REPORT* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm se^onded , to approve the appraisal of property located at 1251 Brown Road South status report . Motion , Ayes ( 5) , Nays (0) . CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S LETTER TO MAYOR KUNZE* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the City Administrator Benson' s letter to Mayor Kunze concerning the Hackberry Sewer Problem dated June 21 , 1983. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (Q) . CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S LETTER TO KNUTSOI3* Mayo r Butl er moved , Co unc i lmember Fr ahm seconded , to approve the City Administrator Benson' s letter to Charlotte Knutson concerning a salary request dated June 21, 1983 . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (P1) . CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S LETTER TO SANDLER � HEGG* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the City Administrator Benson' s letter to Roger Sandler and Roger Hedd concerning code violations dated June 21 , 1983 . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . BID AWARD - SEAL COATING* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the low bid award for seal coating for 1983 of Buffalo Bituminous in the amount of $59, 850 . 00 . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . MINNEHAHA CREER WATERSHED DISTRICT - ENGINEER'S REPORT* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the Engineer ' s Report of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District concerning Painters Creek. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (�) . REFUND - MRS. CHARLES KELLEY* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the refund to Mrs . Charles Kelley in the amount of $75. 010 . Motion, Ayes ( 5) , Nays ( �) . PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT PAM SUTTON* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the part-time employment of Pam Sutton at $5. 40 per hour and $5 . 4�0 per hour for recording of minutes. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . � , � REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JUNE 27 , 1983 . PAGE 8 , JOBS BILL - REQUEST FOR FUNDING* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember £rahm seconded , to approve the request for funding concerning Crystal Bay & Stubbs Bay Sewers . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . PARK LANE ACCESS MEMO* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the Park Lane Access information. Motion , Ayes (5) , Nays (�) . WATER TOWER FAINTING FIAIAL PAYMENT* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seccnded , to approve the water tower painting final payment in the amount of $500 . 00 to Allied Painting & Renovating , Inc . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . CHANGE ORDER �2 NODLAND CONSTRUCTION* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the change order #2 Nodland Construction in the amount of $750 . 00. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . STEVE MAJOR LETTERS* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the Steve Major Letters concerning Maple Plain Wastewater Treatment Plant from the following : Senator Gen Olson Barry Schade , Metro Waste Control Commission George Lusher , Pollution Control Agency John Harrington, Metro Council . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT The City Attorney was not present . LICENSES* Mayor ButJ.er moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to approve the following licenses : Echowinds Country Store - Off Sale 3. 2 Beer Jimmie ' s Lounge - Liquor and Sunday Liquor Little Oak Market - Off Sale 3. 2 Beer Lakeview Gold of Orono - On Sale 3 . 2 Beer Mexican Inn - On Sale 3 . 2 Beer Saga Hi_ll Grocery - Off Sale 3 . 2 Beer Spring Hill Center - Setup & On Sale 3 . 2 Beer Tyra ' s Super Valu - Off Sale 3 . 2 Beer Navarre Bow1 inq Lanes - Setup, On & Off Sale 3. 2 Beer Wayzata Country Club - Club Liquor & Sunday Liquor The Dog House Boarding Kennels - Kennel License East Tonka Sanitation - Garbage Haulers Ingleside Engineering - Well Driller Hayes Excavating - Septic System Installer Patnode Bros . - Septic System Installer Motion, Ayes ( 5) , Nays (�) . BILLS* Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , that the All Fund Accounts and the Liquor Store Accounts be paid . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (�D) . . � 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JUNE 27 , 1983 PAGE 9 ADJ O URN,M ENT 8: 35 PM Councilmember Frahm moved , Councilmember Grabek seconded , that the meeting be adjourned at 8: 35 PM. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) . ,� C�'?�•�c ;��/aY�.ot Mary C. utler , Mayor Thomas Frahm, Acting Mayor Pam Sutton, ecorder