HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-1983 Council Minutes CITY OF ORONO
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 1
ATTENDANCE 7:H0 P.M. The Orono Council met on the above date with the
following members present : Mayor Butler , Council-
members Adams , Frahm, Grabek and Hammerel . Zoning
Administrator Mabusth , Public Works Coordinator
Gerhardson, Police Chief Kilbo , City Engineer Cook ,
City Attorney Malkerson, and Recorder Sutton
represented the City staff . City Administrator
Benson arrived at 7 : 15 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED
ORDINANCE CODE CHANGES
MISDEMEANORS
7:�H-7:H4 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO_ 252 Mayor Butler announced that now was the time and place
,for the public hearing concerning the proposed
ordinance code changes on misdemeanors. Recorder
Suttonnoted theaffidavitof publication. There was
no one present in the audience for this public hearing .
Mayor Butler noted that this code change refers to the
Minnesota Statute which mandates the level of fines
and there are no other substantive changes .
Mayor Butler closed the public hearing at 7 : 04 P.M.
Councilmember Frahm moved , Mayor Butler seconded , to
approve Ordinance No . 252, An Ordinance Amending
Chapters 20 , 23 , 31 , 32, 50 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 69 , 59A, 69B,
69C , 73 , 80A, 110 , 113 Of The Orono Municipal Code
Relating To Misdemeanors. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays
(�1) •
APPROVE SUI�MARY Councilmember Frahm moved , Mayor Butler seconded , to
approve the summary to be published in the paper .
Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (Q1) .
PUBLIC HEARING -
PARADES & SPECIAL EVENTS
7:10-7: 11 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 253 Mayor Butler announced that now was the time and place
for the public hearing concerning the proposed
ordinance outlining permit requirements for parades
and special events. Recorder Sutton noted the
affidavit of publication. There was no one present
from the audience for this public hearing .
Mayor Butler closed the public hearing at 7 : 11 P.M.
Councilmember Frahm moved , Councilmember Adams
seconded , to approve Ordinance No . ?_53 , An Ordinance
Outlining Permit Requirements For Parades And Special
Events. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 2
CONSENT AGENDA* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to remove ite�s 4 , 3h, and 56 from the
Consent Agenda* and to remove item 3F3 completely from
the agenda. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve the Consent Agenda* , subject to
removing items 4 , 3h , and 56 from the Consent Agenda*
and removing item 38 completely from the agenda .
Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to
approve the October 24 , 1983 , Council minutes subject
to the Transportation Report section being removed
where it states "that Adams would prepare a report" .
Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve the minutes of the Special
Meeting of November 2, 1983 , o€ the Orono Council .
Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (QJ) .
LAKE MINNETONRA CONSERVATION
DISTRICT REPORT Mayor Butler called attention to the fact that the LMCD
had submitted their schedule of ineetinqsfor November
and December of 1983.
PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMENTS Planning Commission Representative Goetten had no
comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Councilmember Grabek stepped down from his
Councilmember seat and asked if he could discuss
another matter at this time.
Mr . Grabek noted that as president of the Forest Arms
Country Club Addition Homeowners Association he
received the annual joint use dock license
application. Grabek noted that the taxation for
multiple docks on the lake seem to be redundant with
that of the LMCD. Grabek stated that they are being
double taxed by almost the same bodies by the City and
the LMCD. Grabek asked that the taxation of multiple
docks be rescinded .
Councilmember Adams noted that those fees that are
charged are for covering administrative fees.
Mr . Grabek stated that they are literally being double
taxed for the same kind of license.
Councilmember Adams asked that the Marina Committee
examine this issue.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 3
Councilmember Frahm stated that the two bodies (the
City and the LMCD) have a checks and balance system
whereby they can check each other . Frahm noted that
he wouldn' t feel comfortable eliminating that.
Frahm noted that the fees aren ' t that big and that they
cover only the administrative fees.
Norm Paurus noted that the LMCD deals with the lake
issues and that the City deals with the land use issues
of the licenses .
�7RJ1 WILLIAM GREGORY/
DAVID DUFF
1410-142q SHORELINE DR
FINAL SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION �1575 Larry Berg was present. Mabusth noted that she was
just presented with the fees that were outstanding .
Mabusth noted that a letter of credit for $3 ,Q0P1 . 00
would be required .
Mayor Butler stated that the Council should address
the fence issue .
Mabusth stated that it would not be a privacy fence but
a fence mainly to prevent trespassers .
Norm Paurus stated that if the fence is to be placed in
the water that they would need the LMCD' s approval .
Mayor Butler stated that they would bring back the
fence issue around April when it will be installed or
if it will even be installed that the Council will
address that issue at that time.
RESOLUTION �1575 Councilmember Grabek moved , Councilmember Adams
seconded , to approve Resolution �1575, A Resolution
Approving The Plat Of DRAGONFLY HILL. Motion, Ayes
(5) , Nays (0) .
#726 WILLIAM GREGORY
1410 SHORELINE DRIVE
VACATION
RESOLUTION #1576 Larry Berg was present.
Councilmember Grabek moved , Councilmember Frahm
seconded , to approve Resolution #1576 , A Resolution
Vacating All Of Bracketts Avenue In The Plat Of Orono ,
Hennepin County, Minnesota . Motion , Ayes ( 5) , Nays
(0) .
#759 LEONARD MACKINNON
340H WATERTOWN ROAD
FINAL SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION �1577 Leonard MacKinnon was present.
Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to
approve Resolution #1577 , A Resolution Approving The
Plat Of KINTYRE. Motion, Ayes ( 5) , Nays (0) .
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 4
#751 DOUGLAS SMITH
3237 CASCO CIRCLE
VARIANCE Douglas Smith and Mr . and Mrs . Tuthill were present .
Councilmember Frahm noted that there is a common
ownership problem and that he would not be able to act
on the application until the City has finished their
common ownership study and has set some standards.
Douglas Smith stated that delaying would prevent
construction. Smith noted thattheCity hashadample
time to solve the common ownership issue .
Mr . Tuthill noted that when he sold the lot to Mr . Smith
that he was under the impression that it was buildable .
Tuthill noted that there is nothing specific in the
zoningcodewhichaddressesthecommonownershipissue
or problem.
Mayor Butler read the sections from the zoning code
which the City bases its position on lots of common
ownership.
Mr . Tuthill stated that na where in that section does
it mention anything about common ownership.
Mayor Butler noted the zoning for the neighborhood
which is half-acre and stated that the lot meets only
3/4 of the zoning requirements.
Planning Commission Representative Goetten stated
that in her opinion she felt that the Planning
Commission was trying to help Mr . Smith by approvinq at
this time because they had hoped that resolution of the
common ownership issue would be forthcoming .
Councilmember Frahm noted that other people are
waiting for the Council ' s decision regarding common
ownership and not just the Smiths.
Mr . Smith stated that when he purchased the lot that he
figured it was buildable and that he is paying taxes an
a buildable lot.
City Attorney Malkerson asked if this lot has been
charged for a sewer unit and asked if there was a stub?
Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated no that the lot �
has not been charged for a sewer unit and that she
wasn' t sure if there was a stub available or not?
Councilmember Frahm asked about a lot line
rearrangement?
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 5
#751 DOUGLAS SMITH Mr . Tuthill stated that he has sold his house as it
stands and that a lot line rearrangement wouldn' t be
possible.
Councilmember Hammerel noted that it was not unanimous
approval by the Planning Commission and noted
Callahan' s comments which essentially meant that the
common ownership issue had to be dealt with first .
Councilmember Grabek suggested setting the date
earlier for resolution af the common ownership issue
from January 1 to their December 12 meeting . Grabek
noted that it is not fair to the citizens of Orono by
delaying this common ownership issue .
Councilmember Grabek moved , Councilmember Adams
seconded , to table Douglas Smith' s application
pending more information and that the Smith
application be brought back to Council on December 12
for action based on the additional information.
Grabek asked for the following information to be
submitted :
l . Additional information on the sewer and taxation
of sewer units .
2. What percentile this lot falls into with the
surrounding neighborhood .
3 . How mortgages are held in common ownership
situations?
4 . If this lot has a sewer stub available and how it
was treated in the past.
5. Whether or not there was any tax abatement
proceedings.
6. Whether or not there was any correspondence from
the present owner about the status of this lot ,
whether or not it was buildable .
? . In applicants letter , it states that similar
varianceshavebeengrantedandthatthe applicant
should identif_y which ones those were so that
staff can investigate those to see if a pr. ecedent
has been set .
Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that all other
work on zoning applications would have to cease until
after the first of the year in order to allow adequate
staff time an the common ownership issue .
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 6
#761 DOUGLAS SMITH Councilmember Grabek moved that the common ownership
issue be solved by the December 12 , 1983 meeting .
Mayor Butler asked if it was fair to hold up the rest of
the community.
Councilmember Grabek moved , Councilmember Adams
seconded , to withdraw his £ormer motion and moved to
have the common ownership issue solved by January 9 ,
1984 , Council meeting , and at that same meeting to act
on the Smith application. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (Q) .
City Attorney MalkersonstatedthattheCouncil should
ask if Mr . Smith wishes to have the Council act on his
application at the December 12 meeting or table it at
that time until the January 9 , 198�3 , meeting after the
common ownership issue has been resolved .
Douglas Smith stated that he didn ' t wish to answer that
at this time.
Councilmember Adams asked for a memo from City
Administrator Benson on how the Building & Zoning
Department would set their priorities so that they can
accomplish this goal .
�765 RUDOLPH HOCH
875 PARTENWOOD LANE
VARIANCE
RESOLUTION �1578 Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that the Hoch' s
had signed off on the resolution.
Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Hammerel seconded ,
to approve Resolution #1578 , A Resolution Granting A
Variance To Ordinance 173 , to permit construction of a
ti0 ' length dock to be located 0' from the extended side
property line. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
�779 DONALD MAAS/
PARR GUN CLUB
3559 SIXTH AVE. NO.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION �1579 Donald Maas was present . 7oning Administrator
Mabusth noted that staff had answered all the
Council ' s questions from the last meeting concerning
the gun club use .
Councilmember Hammerel moved , Councilmember Frahm
seconded , to approve Resolution #1579 , A Resalution
Granting A Conditional Use Permit to Municipal Zoning
Code Section 34 .821 and 32.40H . Motion, Ayes (5) ,
Nays (0) .
Donald Maas asked about the quit claim deed and that if
the road was vacated at sometime in the future, would
it automatically come back to the gun club.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE �
�779 DONALD MAAS/ City Attorney Malkerson stated that it wouldn' t under
PARK GUN CLUB a quit claim deed , because in a quit claim deed you
would be giving up ownership. Malkerson suggested
the applicant granting a road and utilities easement
to the City.
Donald Maas stated that board of directors would
probably rather have an easement so that they could
retain awnership of the road .
Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Adams seconded, to
amend Resolution #1579 . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (P�) .
#782 OLE OVERBOE
446H FOREST LAKE LANDING
VARIANCE
RESOLUTION �158P1 Zoning Administrator Mabusth noted that the Overboe ' s
had signed off on the resalution and had no problems
with it.
Councilmember Frahm moved , Councilmember Grabek
seconded , to approve Resolution #1580 , A Resolution
Approving A Variance To Municipal Zoning Code Section
34 . 452, to permit construction of a detached garage
l . 5feetfromthefront/streetlotline . Motion, Ayes
(5) , Nays (0) .
#789 RICHARD HOWELL
965 EDGEWOOD HILLS RD
VARIANCE
RESOLUTION #1581 Mrs. Howell was present . Zoning Administrator
Mabusth noted the Howells were seeking a variance to
construct a new residence .
Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to
approve Resolution #1581 , A Resolution Granting A
Variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 34 . $42, to
permitconstructionof a newresidence . Motion, Ayes
(5) , Nays (�) .
Mayor Butler noted that there is na street sign
designating Edgewood Hills Road and stated that for
emergency purposes there should be one .
�790 GEORGE TORRELSON
57H TONKAWA ROAD
VARIANCE
RESOLUTION �1582 Mr . and Mrs. Torkelson were present . Zoning
Administrator Mabusth stated that the applicants wisti
to change the application to a 26 ' x 28 ' garage rather
than a 26' x 24 ' garage. Mabusth noted that there
wouldn' t be that much of an increase in hardcover .
Councilmember Frahm asked if the applicants had
considered porous pavement?
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE g
�79H GEORGE TORKELSON Zoning Administrator Mabusth noted that porous
pavement is very expensive and that the Torkelsons
would be removing existing sheds to cut down on the
h�rdcover .
Councilmember Frahm moved , Councilmember Grabek
seconded, to approve Resolution #1582, A Resolution
Granting A Variance To Municipal Zoning Code Section
34 .452, to permit the construction of a 26 ' x 28 '
detached garage. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
APPEARANCE 8:80 P.M.
ROBERT BROWN, CHAZRMAN
LAKE MINNETONRA
CONSERVATION DIST. Robert Brown , Chairman of the Lake Minnetonka
Conservation District, was present .
Mayor Butler stated that one of the things that had
concerned her in the relationship of the public of
Orono and LMCD has been an apparent difficulty that the
public perceives in attending some of the LMCD' s
committee meetings. Butler noted the November and
December meeting schedule which meetings are
scheduled at places (James J. Hill and Lafayette Club)
that the public wouldn' t feel comfortable in
attending . Butler noted that these meetings may
conform to the letter of the law but that she didn' t
feel that they conform to the intent of the law. Mayor
Butler asked Mr . Brown as chairman of the LMCD if he
would ponder on the probability of having the LMCD
meetings at a specific city hall so that the public
knows when and where the meetings will be held .
Robert Brown noted that the same procedures have been
followed for 13 years. Mr . Brown stated that one of
the LMCD' s biggest challenges was to get all their
committee members to attend . Mr . Brown noted that all
applications go through a formal public hearing and
that those public hearings are held at various council
chambersaround thecommunity. Mr . Brown stated that
the committee meetings held are public meetings but
that they aren' t public forum and that the LMCD' s main
goal is to get the committee members to come to the
meetings. Brown noted that they have their lake use
meetings at the LMCD affices at 4 : 30 on Mondays and the
dock structure meetings at 7 : 30 AM at J.J. Hill ' s Cafe .
Brown noted not to offer breakfast at 7 : 30 AM would
inappropriate. Brown noted that everytime they have
tried to change their meeting places and/or times that
the attendance of the committee members drops off .
Brown noted that they did meet at the Lafayette Club
one or twice but that even he felt that this was not the
appropriate place to have a meetinq because the club is
a private one. Mr . Brawn noted that he would take
Mayor Butler ' s suggestions and comments back to the
board .
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 9
ROBERT BROWN, CHAIRMAN
LARE MINNETONKA MayorButler stated thatshehadseveralcallsfrom the
CONSERVATION DIST. public asking her if they could attend these LMCD
meetings and asking her if they were in fact public
meetings. Butler again noted that if in fact the LMCD
is having a public meeting that it should be in a public
place. Butler stated that if the LMCD members don' t
want to have just coffee and rolls at a city hall then
let them eat breakfast at home .
Councilmember Grabek noted a personal experience with
the LMCD when he was at the public hearing that the
neighbors felt that their opportunity to express
themselves was limited . Grabek noted that when he
attended a 7 : 30 AM meeting at the Peppers Pub that he
felt he was intruding and it didn' t seem like they
belonged there. Grabek seemed like it was a closed
meeting and that they weren' t very hospitable .
Mr . Brown noted that the board meetings meet at the
same place, the Tonka Bay City Hall , and that these are
the meetingsin which majordecisionsaremade . Brown
noted that recommendations come from the committee
meetings but that the major decisions are made at the
board meetings which are held in a public place.
Councilmember Frahm asked for the LMCD' s position on
the Gray' s Bay Dam?
Mr . Brown stated that the LMCD' s position is trying to
protect the generalized use of the lake and letting the
Watershed to manage the dam. Brown noted that they
have taken a relatively non—technical position.
Councilmember Frahm asked if the LMCD agreed with what
the Watershed was doing?
Mr . Brown stated not totally.
Councilmember Adams asked for the LMCD' s position on
the task force report?
Mr . Brown noted that the LMCD hadn' t taken a formal
position on the report yet , but that he had written a
summary of comments on the task force report which he
would give to City Administrator Benson.
Councilmember Grabek stated that his personal
dealings with the Executive Director of the LMCD that
the way they were treated was unsatisfactory and asked
if somecorrective action had been taken. Grabekalso
nated that he had heard a great deal of dissatisfaction
in their dealings with Mr . Mixa.
Mr . Brown stated that they are aware af the fact that
the Executive Director , Frank Mixa , is not outstanding
in public relations but that he does the rest of his job
very well .
REGULAR MEETING OF TAE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 10
FINAL PAYMENT — PIPE D City Engineer Cook stated that he recommended approval of
the final payment to City of Medina for Pipe "D" in the
amount of $18 ,327 . 15. Cook noted that Orono ' s share
in the project is $4 � 285 . 00 under the original
estimate .
Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Adams seconded , to
approve the final payment to the City of Medina in the
amount of $18 , 327 . 15. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
TRAFFIC SIGNAL —
COUNTY ROAD 6 & HWY. 12 City Engineer Cook noted this is a temparary traffic
signal being placed hy the Minnesota Department of
Transportation at County Road 6 and Highway 12.
Mayor Butler asked why they are proposing just a
temporary signal , considering the enormous expense?
City Administrator Benson stated that the Minnesota
Department of Transportation has expansion plans for
that intersection and that' s why the temporary signal
will be placed there .
� City Engineer Cook stated that in addition to the
$11 ,925 which the City will be using MSA funds for , the
City will end up providing power to the site and also
the maintenance .
Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to
approve the expenditure of $11 ,925 from the MSA funds
for a temporary traffic signal to be located at County
Road 6 and Highway 1?_ to be installed by Minnesota
Department of Transportation. Motion, Ayes (5) ,
Nays (0) .
EDWARDS/LEHMAN —
CARMAN BAY SEWER
AGREEMENT City Engineer Cook noted the developers agreement an
the Carman Street sewer project. Cook noted the
City' s total cost of participation is $13 , 200 .
Councilmember Frahm moved , Mayor Butler seconded , to
approve the developers agreement for the Carman Bay
Sewer project. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER
TO HENNEPIN COUNTY �15
COMMITTEE Mayor Butler stated that the City has been asked at a
meeting held a couple of weeks ago to appoint a council
member to the discussion committee. Mayor Butler
stated that in view of Tim Adams being the
transportation person that he be appointed to that
body.
Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Hammerel seconded ,
to appoint Councilmember Tim Adams to the Hennepin
County #15 Committee.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 11
Councilmember Grabek stated that he would like to
offer his services to serve on this committee . Grabek
stated that he felt he has a fresher look at the
situation.
Motion, Ayes (3) , Nays ( 1) . Adams abstained .
OFFICIAL TRANSPORTATION
REPRESENTATIVE — ADAMS Mayor Butler noted that Councilmember Adams is the
official transportation representative .
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Butler noted that the Navarre community has
planted a 20' tall evercreen tree on the strip of
greenery between Kelly Avenue and Tyra ' s Super Value
parking lot . Butler noted that it will be used as a
focal point for Christmas .
CABLE T.V. MEETING Mayor Butler noted the Cable T.V. Meeting to be held on
IVovember ?.2, 1983 , at 5 : 30 p.m. in the Shorewood
C.ouncil Chambers . Butler noted that they would be
analyzing the proposals.
P[JBLIC HEARING — CABLE
T.V. COMPANIES Mayor Butler noted the Cable T.V. Companies Public
Hearing to be held on November 22, 1983 at � : 30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING — MAPLE
PLAIN INTERCEPTOR —
MWCC* Councilmember Adams moved , Cauncilmember Hammerel
seconded , to recognize the notice of the public
hearing on the Maple Plain Interceptor to be held at
the Maple Plain City Hall on Thursday, November 17 ,
1983 at 7 : 3H p.m. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
SECOND QUARTER LIQUOR
STORE REPORT* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve Finance Director Kuehn' s memo
dated Navember 4 , 1983 , concerning the Liquor Stores
Operating Results. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nay (0) .
THIRD QUARTER LIQUOR
STORE REPORT* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve Finance Director Kuehn' s memo
dated November 8 , 1983 , concerning the Liquor Stores
Operating Results. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
THIRD .QUARTER
INVESTMENTS* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve Finance Director Kuehn' s memo
dated November 7, 1983, concerning Investments as of
September 30, 1983. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
SEPTEMBER MONTHLY
SUI�MARY* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve the Summary of Receipts ,
DisbursementsandBalancesforthemonth ofSeptember ,
1983. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 12
NINE MONTH YEAR-TO-
DATE SUMMARY* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve the Nine month year-to-date
Summary of Receipts , Disbursements and Balances .
Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
USE REPORT* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve Finance Director Kuehn' s memo
dated October 27 , 1983 concerning the Federal Revenue
Sharing Use Report. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (�) .
TRANSFER OF FUNDS -
REVENUE SHARING TO
GENERAL FUND* Councilmember Adams seconded , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve Finance Director Kuehn' s memo
dated October 27 , 1983 concerning the tranfer of
funds, Revenue Sharing to General Fund . Motion, Ayes
(5) , Nays (0) .
AGREEMENT/CONTRACT
FOR BUILDING INSPECTION
SERVICES* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve the Agreement & Contract for
Building Inspection Services with Metro West . Motion,
Ayes (5) , Nays (�) .
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS
TO ACCOMMODATE HOLIDAYS* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' smemo
dated November 7 , 1983 , concerning future year-end
Council meetings. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
INSURANCE SPECS* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve Deputy Treasurer Lattin' s memo
dated November 9 , 1983 , concerning Insurance
Specification. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
C.D.B.G. PROGRESS
REPORT* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve Public Warks Coordinator
Gerhardson' s memo dated November 8 , 1983 , concerning
the Community Development Block Grant Program and a
progress report. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
PRIVATE ROADS VS.
PUBLIC ROADS Councilmember Frahm noted that everybody pays the same
taxeswhether or not they' re are plowed. Frahm noted
that the City has to be careful under how the City is
going to define a private road .
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14 , 1983. PAGE 13
PRIVATE ROADS VS.
PUBLIC ROADS ' City Administrator Benson noted that this is done at
the time of the subdivision. Benson noted that if you
look at the Community Management Plan that language is
in there on the criteria for establishing private
streets and why they are established . Benson noted
that one would look at all the criteria such as: is it
a through street , has it been blacktopped , what was the
condition when the subdivision was approved by the
City and how many homes does the street serve. Benson
noted that the City has a levy limit and that any
additional maintaining (plowing , etc . ) would have to
be subcantracted out and becomes very expensive .
Councilmember Adams stated that in some cases in which
a developer has two cul de sacs that the City may be
motivating him to connect the two cul de sacs in order
to have the City recognize it as a public road .
Councilmember Frahm noted that the City should be very
clear on what they define as private road so that the
City doesn ' t get hit with so many people with private
roads wanting to have the City maintain them.
Councilmember Frahm moved , Councilmember Adams
seconded , toapprove City Administrator Benson' smemo
dated November10 , 1983 , concerning Public vs . Private
Roads. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
RECODIFICATION* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' smemo
dated November 9 , 1983 , concerning Recodification.
Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
CRIME PREVENTION
PROGRAM Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to
table the Crime Prevention Program discussion.
Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
MICHAEL GAFFRON —
ASSISTANT BUILDING &
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' smemo
dated November 7 , 1983 , appointing Michael Gaffron to
the Assistant Building and Zoning Administrator .
Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
WINTERIZATION VESTIBULE —
ADMINISTRATION BLDG* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' smemo
dated November 7 , 1983 , concerning the construction of
a winterized vestibule at the Administration
Building . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
POLICE INTERN REQUEST* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s memo
dated November 9 , 1983 , concerning a new request for a
Police Intern. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (�) .
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 14
STEP PAY RAISE -
OFFICER MARK TOMCZYK* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve Chief of Police Kilbo' s memo
dated November 8 , 1983 , requesting a step pay raise for
Officer Mark Tomczyk to $2, 2p4 . 80 monthly. Motion ,
Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
FRANK MIXA'S RESPONSE -
MARINA MATTERS* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' smemo
dated November 9 , 1983 , concerning Frank Mixa ' s
response to marina matters. Motion, Ayes , (5) , Nays
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MALRERSON/VAN NEST
APPEARANCE AT MAPLE
PLAIN PUBLIC HEARING* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s
letter dated November 10, 1983 to Bruce Malkerson and
Brad Van Nest , concerning their attendance at the
Maple Plain Interceptor public heariny . Motion,
Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
LETTER FROM ROGER LEMIEUX -
CRYSTAL BAY POST OFFICE* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to accept Roger Lemieux' s letter dated
October 24, 1983, concerning the Crystal Bay Post
Office. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
LETTER TO ROBERT BROWN* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s
letter dated October 25, 1983 , concerning Mr . Brown ' s
attendance at the November 14 , 1983, Council meeting .
Mation, Ayes (5) , Nays (GJ) .
LETTER TO MEL SINN* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s
letter to Mel Sinn, Executive Director of Water
Resources Board , dated October 26, 1983 , concerning
the number of representatives on the MCWD. Motion,
Ayes ( 5) , Nays (0) .
APPOINTMENT INSURANCE
AGENCY* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s
letters to the David Agency, Reed Stenhouse Inc , and
Transcontinental Builders , concerning the appoint-
ment of the Murphy Insurance Agency. Motion, Ayes
(5) , Nays (4J) .
OFFICE PROCEDURES* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' smemo
dated October 28 , 1983 , concerning office procedures.
Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 19R3. PAGE 15
FILE SEARCHES &
RECORDS* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' smemo
dated October 28 , 1983 , concerning file searches and
records. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
MURPHY INSURANCE
AGENCY - D. CARLSON* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , ta approve City Administrator Benson' s
letter dated October 28 , 1983 , to Dewey Carlson,
concerning the appointment of the Murphy Insurance
Agency. Motion , Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
JAMES GRABEK - FOREST
AR�IS COUNTRY CLUB
ADDITION HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION* Councilmember Adams maved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s
letter to James Grabek, President of the Forest Arms
Country Club Addition Homeowners Association, dated
October 27 , 19f33 , concerning the conditions of the
agreement. Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
TAEODORE BOER -
COMPLAINT* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s
letter to Theodore Boer dated October 31 , 1983 ,
concerning Mr . Boer ' s complaint. Motion, Ayes (5) ,
Nays (g) .
LETTER TO MWCC* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s
letter to Jean Bergal , Director of MWCC, dated
November 7, 1983 , concerning the public hearing on the
Maple Plain interceptor . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
LETTER FROM MN PCA* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to accept Sandra Gardebring ' s letter dated
November 4, 1983, concerning the Maple Plain
interceptor . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
SANDRA GARDEBRING Councilmember Frahm asked how the board meeting went.
City Administrator Benson stated that we are scheduled
to go before the board November 22, 1983 at 11: 00 a .m.
LETTER TO BRUCE
MALKERSON* Cauncilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve City Administrator Benson' s
letter dated November 8 , 1983 , to Bruce Malkerson
cancerning future meeting dates. Motion, Ayes (5) ,
Na ys (0) .
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 16
BEDERWOOD DRIVE -
STIPULATION City Attorney Malkerson noted the stipulatian which
allows the City in a torrence proceeding ta protect the
interests of the City in a road that we picked up by
adverse possession through the years .
Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded , to
approve the stipulation as submitted. Motion, Ayes
(5) , Nays (0) .
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Malkerson gave an update on the
Hommeyer/Williams matter in which they commenced a
lawsuit against the City, the judge has dismissed it .
Malkerson noted that the insurance company has agreed
ta pay all costs that the City incurred .
City Attorney Malkerson gave an update on the
recodification and noted a staff ineeting that was held
today. Malkerson stated that at this point the
subdivision ordinance of the City is inadequate and
many years ald and will be updated . Malkerson stated
that the zoning code needs cleaning up procedurally
and eliminating all the surplus language and
redundancy. Malkerson stated that the Planning
Commission believes that the subdivision regulations
need more that just one meeting to talk about an 80 page
ordinance. Malkerson noted that the deadline set
cannot be met .
City Attorney Malkerson noted that a second deadline
was set for March 1 , 1984 . If Council chooses to have
the March 1 , 1984 , deadline then the Planning
Commission would have their meeting November 21 and
give them 5f� days in order to make recommendations for
the subdivision ordinance. Malkerson noted on
January 21 , 1984 , the Planning Cammission should have
a recommendation for Council . Malkerson suggested
that Council adopt that schedule so that the City can
meet the publication dead.line of March lst .
Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Adams seconded , to
adjust the previous timetable set by Council for the
subdivision regulations to March 1 , allowing the
Planning Commission 60 days to make a recommendation
to Council . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (�) .
LICENSES* Councilmember Adams moved, Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , to approve the following licenses:
Art Center of MN - Temporary Setup Permit
Art Center of MN - Temporary Setup Permit
Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1983. PAGE 17
BILLS* Councilmember Adams moved , Councilmember Hammerel
seconded , that the All Funds Accounts and the Liquor
Store Accounts be paid . Motion, Ayes (5) , Nays (0) .
ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Grabek moved , Councilmember Frahm
seconded , to adjourn at 9 : 55 p.m. Motion , Ayes ( 5) ,
Nays (0) .
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Mary C. But�l r , Mayor
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Alberta M. Strom, City Clerk