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� MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 14 , 1985 PAGE 1
7 : 00 PMATTENDANCE The Orono Council met on the above date with the following
members present : Mayor Butler, Councilmembers Lynn
Adams, Tim Adams , and Frahm. Councilmember Grabek was
absent. Public Works Coordinator Gerhardson, Zoning
Administratorriabusth, City Attorney Radio, City Clerk
Hallin, and City Recorder Sutton represented the City
staff. Ci_ty Administrator Benson was not present.
OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk, Dorothy Hallin , administered the oath of
office pledge to the new Councilmember Lynn Adams .
CONSENT AGENDA* Councilmember L. Adams asked that items 4 and 5 be
removed from the Consent Agenda* for more discussion.
Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda* , subject to
removing items 4 and 5 for discussion, with all staff
reports concerning these items to be attached to an
original copy of these minutes on file in the City
Clerk's Office. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES* Councilmember Frahm moved , Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the minutes of December 10 , 1984 .
Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the minutes of the special meeting
held 3anuary 3 , 1985 . Motion , Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
LAKE MINNETONRA CONSERVATION
DISTRICT REPORT There was no Lake Minnetonka Conservati.on District
Report.
PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMENTS Planning Commission Representatives Sime and Rovegno
had no comments .
PUBLIC COMMENTS Jerry Wheeler and Sandra George of 3399 Crystal Bay Road
were present to discuss a complaint. Wheeler noted
that he has been having trouble having the City
ordinances enforced in his neighborhood. Wheeler
passed out a letter from him to the Council . Wheeler
explained that he has a complaint about an eye sore in
his neighborhood. Wheeler noted that he has made a
complaint to the Orono staff but no action has been
taken on his complaint by City staff . Wheeler
explained that his neighbor is illegally storing an old
truck and an over-sized boat in the front yard next to
his lat line. Wheeler stated that the neighbor has
also illegally excavated the hillside, has built a
retaining wall, and increased the hardcover within 75 '
of the lakeshore without any building permits ,
variances , or permission. Wheeler asked the Council
to assist him in getting equal treatment under the City
ordinances by doing the following:
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l . Direct the staff to ticket Mr. Johnson for his
violations like the City is doing in a simi_lar case
involving Mr. Eller. Wheeler suggested then
letting Johnson decide if he wants to come in and
appropriately pay the building permits and apply
for variances.
2 . Wheel_er told Council if they didn ' t want to do the
above, he asked that his name officially be put on
the Planning Commission agenda for January 21 ,
1985 , at which time the Eller dispute will be on the
Planning Commission agenda.
Wheeler asked that his name be placed on the agenda in
order to tie-in his case with a similar case like the
Eller case.
City Attorney Radio told Wheeler that he was informed by
City Staff that if he wished to be placed on the Planning
Commission Agenda to appeal the decision of the Zoning
Administrator, that he is welcome to do that on his own
by paying a fee to appeal this decision. Radio stated
in fact that the Council has an ordinance in front of
them tonightthat willincreasEthatappealapplication
fee from $100 to $200 .
Jerry Wheeler informed Radio that this was not correct.
Wheeler stated that he was told by Zoning Administrator
Mabusth that a decision had been made on this at the
Councilmeeting of last year. Wheelerstated that when
he appeared at the last Council meeting, Mayor Butler
stated that if he continued to push the matter of the
boat, that she would unilaterally give Mr. Johnson a
variance for his boat and storage of truck. Wheeler
explained that when he talked to City Attorney Radio,
Radio informed him that he must appeal the inaction of
the City staff and pay a $100 fee.
Mayor Butler replied that hardcover was not discussed
at the last meeting when Wheeler was present.
Jerry Wheeler stated it appears that if an individual is
not liked by the City staff or by someone on the City
Council , that if this party goes into apply for a
building permit and gets denied, that this party would
have to pay a fee to appeal the decision of the staff
person. Wheeler asked that the City Pnforce their laws
equally. Wheeler told Council if they were going to
ticket Mr. Eller and ask him to come in for variances,
then any other citizen should have the same treatment.
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Wheeler stated that he didn ' t feel that he was
appealing anything. Wheeler stated that if the
Council felt he was appealing something, he asked that
the Council waive thatfee. Wheeler asked the Council
that when they address this appealing fee to be
increased later tonight , that they consider what that
fee is really for. 4�iheeler stated that when an Orono
resident has to pay a $100 or $200 fee to ask to have the
laws enforced equally, that that is abusive and isn' t
the intent of the law.
Jerry Wheeler submitted a copy of the beginning of a
petition asking that these laws be enforced equally.
Wheeler noted that the petition has approximately 70
names on it and will have many more when he is finished
with the petition. Wheeler felt that it was the Orono
resident ' s wish to have our laws equally enforced .
Niayor Butler replied that when Wheeler was here before
complaining about the boat next door, the Council
discussed it and the bottom line of that discussion was
for the City to enforce that particular ordinance city-
wide would mean that if nothing else the City would have
to hire additional staff . Butler noted that the
Council decided that they would do nothing two years ago
which was Wheeler ' s answer. Butler explained that to
enforce the ordinance would open a level of effort that
we are not staffed for . Butler told Wheeler that the
City has since then had discussions about changing the
ordinance in light of the fact that as the ordinances is
written now, it is unenforceable with the City of Orono.
Jerry Wheeler replied that when he appeared last year
that he appeared on one issue only, and it was not the
boat issue. Wheeler told the N,ayor that she
unilaterally refused to discuss the issue that he
appeared on, and without any Councilmember ' s knowledge
of what was going on, made a statement in support of Mr.
Johnson' s violation of our city laws . Wheeler stated �
that the Councilmembers were not informed of the issue.
Wheeler explained that the City doesn ' t have to hire
additional staff to enforce this ordinance. Wheeler
stated that the staff could merely respond upon
complaint.
Zoning Administrator Mabusth mentioned that Mr. Eller
was not ticketed and was out of town at the time and then
cameintostaffafterreceiving a letter. Mabusth told
Eller at that time that he should come in for a variance
application. Mabusth noted that even some Council-
membershave over-sized boats stored on their property
along with many other Orono residents . Mabusth
explained the problems that residents have in meeting
the ordinance standards : topographical concerns ,
inability to meet the required setbacks setup by the
performance standards , size of boat ( 20 ' boats cannot
be stored on property) .
MI�UTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 14 , 1985 PAGE 4
Jerry Wheeler told Mabusth that this wasn ' t the point .
Wheeler stated that one of the Councilmembers has a
large boat stored on his property, but the boat is not
stored next to the lot line, or stored where the
neighbors have to look at it. Wheeler stated that the
Councilmember was not, in his opinion, violating the
spirit and intent of the ordinance. Wheeler stated
that it is up to the Council to interpret the ordinance .
Councilmember T. Adams stated that he would like staff
to co�ne back to the Council with their analysis and
recommendation on Wheeler ' s problem. Adams felt that
it shouldn ' t be tied-in with any other situation that is
before the City.
Councilmember L. Adams stated that he has an oversized
boat in his yard and a few years ago he had an old truck in
his yard and was ticketed by Orono for this violation.
Adams noted that some of the City ordinances are too
restrictive and this particular ordinance is one of
them. Adams noted that a recommendation should be
obtained from staff . Adams felt that if there was
illegal excavation, that this shoul.d be addressed by
staff.
Councilmember Lynn Adams moved, Mayor Butler seconded,
to direct the Orono staff to investigate and report back
to the Council regarding the alledged violations (boat
storage and expansion of hardcover } at the Johnson
resident, and for staff to write a letter and follow
normal procedures if the boat is found to be in
violation of the ordinances . Motion , Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays
( 0 ) .
#874 DUANE BARTH &
MRS DONALD JOHNSTONE
1810 SHADYWOOD ROAD
VARIANCE
RESOLUTION �1718 Applicants were not present . Councilmember L. Adams
stated that he had this item removed from the Consent
Agenda for discussion because he does not feel that this
varianceshould beapproved. Adamsnoted that this lot
has not always been held as a separate lot for a future
building site. Adams stated that the most significant
finding was that the two lots had been used as one lot,
with the house on one lot, the garage on the other lot,
and the driveway crossing bothlots. Adamsstated that
this indicated that the owners of the lot simply
considered thisonelot. Adamsnoted that the existing
house is only 50 ' away from the lake and the hardcover
runof f has been of f set by the open lot next door . Adams
stated that when that open lot is built on, that
of f setting assi stance to the hardcover runof f wi 11 not
be present.
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#874 DUANE BARTH &
MRS DONALD JOI3NSTONE City Attorney Radio noted that at the last meeting this
application was approved and that the motion here
tonight would just be on the resolution itself . Radio
noted that if at the last Council meeting, Council had
granted conceptual approval, then they could change
their minds , but it appears from the minutes that the
Council approved the application at the last meeting.
Radio stated that the vote tonight is only a vote to
formalize the approval given at the last Council
meeting.
Councilmember T. Adams noted that he did vote against
thisapplicationat thelast meeting. Adamsnoted that
he will vote for the motion to approve the resolution
only after consultation with the City Attorney. Adams
noted that the resolution is consistent with the motion
to approve passed by a majority of the Council at the
last meeting.
Councilmember Frahm moved, Mayor Butler seconded, to
approve Resolution #1718 , A Resolution Granting A
Variance. Motion, Ayes ( 3 ) , Nays (1 ) . Lynn Adamsvoted
nay for the reasons noted above.
�881 WILLIAM KRUTZIG
1629 BOHNS POINT RD
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
flARDCOVER REVIEW William Krutzig was not present. Zoning Administrator
Mabusth stated that the City Engineer needs to review
the new methods proposed by applicant to combat
hardcover and staff is awaiting his opinion. Mabusth
stated that this item was on the agenda for information
only.
Councilmember L. Adams noted that Krutzig' s new idea
for hardcover under decking is very good.
MayorButler moved, Councilmember L. Adamsseconded, to
table the Krutzig request for additional hardcover
review pending receipt of the City Engineer ' s review.
Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
#811 JOAN ERICSON
1620 SHADYWOOD ROAD
DENIAL OF APPEALS
PETITION
RESOLUTION #1719 Zoning Administrator Mabusth noted that John Ericson
had contacted her and wished that the Council would take
action on the resolution without his attorney ' sformal
response on the resolution drafted by staff . John
Ericson was not present.
MayorButler moved, Councilmember L. Adamsseconded, to
approve Resolution #1719 , A Resolution Denying an
Appeals Application that would except the division of
legally combined lotsfrom the subdivision regulations
of the City of Orono. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
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�849 I_D. CAPLES
4798 NORTH SHORE DRIVE
VACATION OF A PORTION
OF PARR AVENUE -
RESOLUTION #1720 I .D. Caples was present. Caples attorney, Ann Schulz ,
was also present.
MayorButlermoved, CouncilmemberL. Adamsseconded , to
approve Resolution #1720 , A Resolution Vacating a
Portion of Park Avenue. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
�783 I.D. CAPLES
4798 NORTH SHORE DRIVE
VARIANCE
RESOLUTION #1721 I .D. Caples was present. Caples attorney, Ann Schulz ,
was also present.
Councilmember L. Adamssuggested adding twofindingsto
the drafted resolution. Adams noted that the highest
ann best use of the property appears to be the
construction of a home or the property would likely
revert to tax delinquent status if not built on. Adams
noted that the applicant ' s good faith effort to obtain
additional property should also be added to the
resolution.
Councilmember Frahm stated that the finding that the
property is consistent with the current pattern of
development in the neighborhood should be added to the
resolution.
Mayor Butlermoved, Councilmember L. Adamsseconded , to
approve Resolution #1721 , A Resolution Approving a
Variance to allow construction of a home, subject to the
following findings being added to the resolution :
l. The highest and best use of the property appears to
be the construction of a home or the property would
likely revert to tax delinquent status if not built
on.
2 . Applicant has made a good faith effort to obtain
additional property.
3. This property is consistent with the current
pattern of development in the neighborhood.
Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
Mayor Butler asked that this resolution be brought back
to the Council ' s next meeting to see that all the
additions were made in the resolution.
.MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 14 , 1985 PAGE 7
#878 THOMAS & KRISTI KAUL
1900 SHORELINE DRIVE
APPEALS PETITION Thomasand Kristi Kaul were present. NeighborPauline
Bouchard of 1860 Shoreline Drive was also present.
Kristi Kaul explained that she and her husband would
like to restore the home at 1900 Shoreline Drive. Kaul
noted that they would like to start a traditional bed
and breakfast (hereafter B & B) operation in their home .
Kaul stated that a B & B operation is when guests come and
stay in your home just overnight or for a few days .
Kaul explained that she could start a day care in her own
home, but that the day care use would be a more intense
use of the property.
Kristi Kaul noted that the home has 7 bedrooms , but they
are only requesting that 5 bedrooms be used for the B & B
use. Kaulstated that they would restrict the maximum
number of guests to 10 . Kaul stated that the guests
come on weekends during the summer and fall . Kaul
stated that they expect 10 house guests per week. Kaul
noted that their B & B use would be registered in the
National Bed and Breakfast Registry. Kaul explained
that guests come after 5 p.m. and leave by 11 a.m. which
leaves little time for yard or lake use . Kaul
presented a survey to the Council regarding B & B uses
and what the neighbors thought of the B & B use in their
neighborhood in Stillwater.
Kaul stated that the neighbors are objecting to things
that would not be happening. Kaul noted that there are
a lot of misunderstandings about B & B' s . Kaul
explained that they are willing to do whatever the City
wishes as far as licensing or permits . Kaul stated
that they would be willing to let the City review their
license every year so that if any neighbors have any
complaints that things can be cleared up right away.
Kristi Kaul stated that many of the B & B' s that are in
operation around Lake r9innetonka and surrounding
communities did not even check with the City to get
permission because they did not feel it was necessary.
Kaul stated that neighbors have not complained about
them and only a few people even know they exist.
Mayor Butler noted that she was in favor of the
application and asked staff how the City could approve
this use.
Zoning AdministratorMabusthstated thatfirst the City
would have to deny the appeals petition finding the Home
Occupation Section of the code not applicable for a B & B
use.
' MI�NL�TES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY T4 , 1985 PAGE 8
#878 KAUL (CONT. ) Councilmember L. Adams stated that the B & B concept is a
good one. Adams felt that Planning Commission member
Rovegno was right in his minority opinion at the
Planning Commission meeting. Adams stated that he
felt that this B & B use fits right in with Section 10 . 20
of the zoning code under accessory uses . Adams felt
that the Kauls weren ' t asking for anything that is
outside of the zoning ordinance.
Planning CommissionmemberRovegno noted that the Kauls
are willing to cooperate with the City and subject
themselves to City review every year.
City Attorney Radio stated that if the City was to view
this application as a license , such license would not
address the land use side of the application. Radio
stated that the City could approve this under a
Conditional Use Permit and review it from time to time
and incorporate provisions in a resolution to be
restrictive as the City wants .
Councilmember T. Adams stated that he was in favor of
the application and that the conditional use permit is
the way the City should approve this application.
Pauline Bouchard of 1860 Shoreline Drive noted that she
was very concerned if the Council was considering
placing no restrictions on the property. Bouchard
stated that the City needs control over the property.
Bouchard stated that the portion of lakeshore is very
desireable and that it will attract quite a few people.
Bouchard stated that it will look like a resort next
door.
Councilmember T. Adamsmoved, Mayor Butlerseconded , to
conceptually approve the bed and breakfast project and
direct staff to prepare the necessary provisions under
the coc'e to handle this as a conditional use permit and
come back to Council in 30 days with standards and rules
that should be applied to the B & B use. Appeals
petition fee to be applied towards a different
application. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
Councilmember L. Adams asked that staff check into the
concept of letting the B & B concept fall under the
accessory use section of the zoning code rather than the
conditional use permit section.
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ORDINANCE 9, 2ND SERIES
FENCE ORD. AMENDMENT Councilmember T. Adams moved , Mayor Butler seconded , to
table the fence ordinance pending staff review.
Nlotion, Ayes (4 ) , Nays (0 ) .
TRANSPORTATION REPORT Councilmember T. Adams noted for the record that Ted
Hoffman is the new Chief Engineer for Hennepin County
and that he will be the person to work with on the County
Road 15 project.
MONTHLY & YEAR-TO-DATE
SUMMARIES OF RECEIPTS
DISBURSEMENTS & BALANCES
FOR OCTOBER 1984* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the report prepared by Finance
Director Kuehn regarding the monthly and year-to-date
summaries of receipts , disbursements , and balancesfor
the month of October, 1984 . Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays
( 0 ) .
MONTHLY & YEAR-TO-DATE
SUMMARIES OF RECEIPTS,
DISBURSEMENTS & BALANCES
FOR NOVEMBER, 1984* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the report prepared by Finance
Director Kuehn regarding the monthly and year-to-date
summariesof receipts , disbursements , and balancesfor
November, 1984 . Moti.on, Ayes (4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
MONTHLY LIQUOR STORE
REPORT - NOV. 84* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the November, 1984 liquor store
operating report prepared by Finance Director Kuehn.
Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
STATUS OF 1984 TAX
� STATE AID COLLECTIONS*Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the report prepared by Finance
Director Kuehn regarding the status of 1984 Tax and
State Aid Collections. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
POLICE INTERN REQUEST* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the request of Mark Thomton to be a
police intern during the period of June 12 , 1985 to
August 30 , 1985 at no salary. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays
( 0 ) .
1985 MATERIALS & EQUIP* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the 1985 materials and equipment
specs for the Public Works Department. Motion, Ayes
(4 ) , Nays (0 ) .
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 14, 1985 PAGE 10
GOLF COURSE REVENUES
& EXPENDITURES* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the report prepared by Asst.
Finance Director Lattin regarding the golf course
revenues and expenditures . Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays
( 0 ) .
COMPARABLE WORTH STUDY
RESOLUTION #1722* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve Resolution #1722 , A Resolution
Authorizing participationin the Control Data Business
Advisors Joint Comparable Worth Study. Motion, Ayes
(4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
WRIGHT HENNEPIN COOP
AGREEMENT* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the Wright Hennepin Coop
agreement. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
PERSONNEL CHANGES
HENNEPIN COUNTY* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to take note of the personnel changes at
Hennepin County regarding Chief Engineer is now Ted
Hoffman. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
ORDINANCE NO 10, 2ND SERIES
1985 FEE SCHEDULE The Council felt that the following changes should be
made in the 1985 fee schedule as drafted :
Appeals fee from $200 back to $100
After-the-Fact fees to Double the Application Fee
Request for City to accept existing private road from
$250 to $600
Wood stove mechanical permits from $30 to no charge
Wood comb/add-on unit from $50 to no charge
Late fee for Commercial Marina License Appli from $50 to
$150 .
MayorButlermoved, CouncilmemberL. Adamsseconded, to
approve Ordinance No. 10 , Second Series , An Ordinance
Adopting the 1985 Fee Schedule, subject to the above
corrections . Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
ROTATION POLICY ON
PLANNING COMMISSION Councilmember L. Adams moved, Councilmember Frahm
seconded , that the rotation policy on the Planning
Commission be tabled until the January 28 , 1985 ,
Council meeting. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
1985 APPOINTMENTS TO
PLANNING COMMISSION
PARR COMMISSION
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Councilmember L. Adams moved, Councilmember Frahm
seconded, to table the 1985 appointments until the
January 28 , 1985 Council meeting. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) ,
Nays t0 ) .
�MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 14, 1985 PAGE 11
CARMAN STREET SEWER
REIMBURSEMENT Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember L. Adams
seconded, to approve the Carman Street Sewer
Reimbursement to Mr. Edwards in the amount of $3 , 500.
Motion, Ayes (4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
LAKE ACCESS IMPROVEMENT
SPATES AVE & CR 15 George Rovegno was present.
Mayor Butler moved , Councilmember Frahm seconded, to
table thelakeaccessimprovement at SpatesAvenueand
County Road 15 discussion until the January 28 , 1985 ,
meeting. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
ENGINEERING RATES FOR
1985* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the engineering rates with
Bonoestroo, Rosene , Anderlik & Assoc. for 1985 .
Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
CITY ATTORNEY' S REPORT
JENTILUCCI - DRAINAGE
PROBLEM City Attorney Radio noted that Council asked him to give
a legal opinion on the Jentilucci drainage ditch at 1295
Briar Street. Radio statec� that the ditch is on
private property and that it is the responsibility of
the owner to maintain the ditch per Section 9 . 04 subd 2
of the Orono Municipal Code. Radiofurther noted that
the City is not responsible or liable for the pondi.ng of
water on the Jentilucci property, since the existence
of the culvert does not increase the runof f that would
otherwise flow onto the Jentilucci property.
Radio explained that regardless of who built the ditch,
the ditch is now on private property and must be
maintained by the owner . Radio stated that as part of
the Crystal Bay Sewer Improvement Project , the City may
want to have the City Engineer address alternatives to
alleviate the runoff problem.
Alex Jentilucci of 1295 Briar Street explained that the
City put the road in and thereby increased the water
flow. Jentilucci noted that the culvert relieves the
property across the street f rom ponding and f lows onto
his property. Jentilucci stated that the City
repaired the culvert a few years ago, the grade of the
culvert was changed thereby causing the water flow
problem. Jentilucci stated that the City deepened and
widened the ditch at that time, which created ponding.
Jentilucci stated that the water is filling up his
drainfield. Jentilucci explained that the culvert
collects water from 10 acres in the Crystal Bay area.
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Public Works Coordinator Gerhardson stated that the
City could eliminate the ponding by installing a swale.
Councilmember Frahm stated that he would be in favor of
eliminating the ponding problem, and after that, it is
up to the homeowner.
MayorButler moved, CouncilmemberT. Adamsseconded, to
direct staff to correct the ponding problem by
installing a swale. Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
ASSESSOR ROLF ERICRSON Rolf Erickson ana Rolf ' s Assistant, Dave Wilde, were
present. Erickson gave the Council an update on his
assessing procedure and his progress on the required
appraisals.
COMPLAINT ON DAMAGED
CULVERT Mr. and Nirs . Lloyd Fairbanks of 95 Willow Drive No. were
present. Fairbanks stated that the culvert on Willow
Drive needsto be repaired. Fairbanksstated that when
large trucks or buses drive over the culvert that it
shakes their house and has caused cracks in their
basement and ceiling. Fairbanks stated that he has
complained before and the City hasn ' t responded.
Public worksCoordinator Gerhardson noted that the City
was going to fix that this past fall, when the NSA held up
the project because they needed variances on Willow
Drive. Gerhardson stated that it will be fixed in 1985
and in the interim that bump signs would be placed at the
culvert location and maybe that would slow down the
traffic.
LICENSES* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, to approve the following licenses :
Soliciter ' s License - Iran Relief Fund
Raffle License - Orono Hockey Boosters
Motion, Ayes (4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
BILLS* Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember T. Adams
seconded, that the All Funds Accounts and Liquor Store
Accounts be paid . Motion, Ayes ( 4 ) , Nays ( 0 ) .
ADJOURNMENT 11:02 PM The Orono Counciladjourned the regular meeting at 11 : 02
�' p.m. and entered into executive session.
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. Dorothy M. in, City Clerk Mary C. �Ti ler, Mayor