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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 7, 1985 PAGE 1
ATTENDANCE 7:00 PM
The Orono Council met on the above date with the following
members present: Mayor Butler, Councilmembers Grabek,
Frahm, and Hammerel. Councilmember Adams arrived at 7 :26
PM. The following represented the City staff : City
Administrator Bernhardson, Public Works Coordinator
Gerhardson, Building & Zoning Administrator Mabusth, and
City Recorder Peterson. City Attorney Blatz was also
present.
ORDINANCE LIMITING DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 - ?:22 PM
A Public hearing was held to consider an ordinance that would
limit development within a defined study area adjacent to
Highway 12 during the period of the City' s Comprehensive
Planning Study.
City Recorder Peterson noted the Affidavit of Publication
and Certificate of Mailing.
City Administrator Bernhardson reviewed the proposed
ordinance noting an amendment to Section 8 to read "ef f ective
immediately upon publication" .
John Lien, 2700 6th Avenue North, was present and suggested
that the Council consider excluding all land within 2000 feet
of County Rd. 6 from this study. He stated that he felt a
planning study of this area was out of line at this time and
should not be included with a study of Highway 12.
City Administrator Bernhardson stated that the planners
generally like to take a large area to study. He noted that
this proposed moritorium ordinance is to limit development
during the study period not defrey the study area scope.
Councilmember Frahm stated that they must include an area
beyond Highway 12 in order to consider a buffer zone.
Councilmember Hammerel noted that this study is being done to
consider the options of the zoning in this area, not
necessarily to rezone the area as commercial property.
John Lien stated that County Road 6 is a rural atmosphere and
currently has a traffic problem.
Gary Roderick, 770 Dickey Lake Drive was present but made no
comments.
There were no other persons present for this matter and the
public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel , to adopt the moritorium ordinance as
amended. Motion carried unanimously, (Ayes 4 , Nays 0 ) .
MINUTES OF THE REGUI,AR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 7, 1985 PAGE 2
ORDINANCE LIMITING DEVELOPMENT continued
City Administrator Bernhardson advised that the ordinance
does provide for a variance procedure and lists the necessary
findings.
,. Diane Schumacher, Maple Plain, arrived late for this Public
Hearing but Council gave her the opportunity to be heard.
Ms. Schumacher stated that she is interested in a parcel on
the eastside of Long Lake south of Hwy. 12 to build a home in
addition to operating a commercial kennel. She requested
the Councils ' consideration of such a commercialapplication
when doing the study of the area. Given that the ordinance had
a variance procedure, she requested that if her property was
included, she be given consideration for development once
the study had reached the appropriate stage.
CONSENT AGENDA*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to approve the Consent Agenda* subject
to removing item #4, Minutes of the September 23 , 1985
regular Council meeting. Motion, Ayes 4 , Nays 0 .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1985*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to approve the Minutes of the Special
Meeting of September 18 , 1985 as submitted. Motion, Ayes 4 ,
Nays 0.
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23, 1985
It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember
Hammerel, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
September 23 , 1985 amending them to include an insert sheet
(per attached copy) regarding the Interim Compensation
Study. Motion, Ayes 4 , Nays 0 .
PARR COMMaSSION COMMENTS
There were no comments from the Park Commission.
I,AKE MINNETONRA CONSERVATION DISTRICT REPORT
There was no report from the Lake Minnetonka Conservation
District.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
There were no comments from the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments from the public at this time.
MINUTES OF THE REGUI�IR ORONO COLTNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 7, 1985 PAGE 3
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
#928 RICHARD PULA
2015 WEBBER HILLS ROAD
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Richard Pula was present for this matter. He explained his
, request for a conditional use permit to allow a non-rental
apartment to be constructed within the second story of his
garage. Mr. Pula stated that the apartment will be used to
care for his mother-in-law. He stated that the proposed
apartment will be entirely within the present structure with
an internal entrance to the apartment, and that the exterior
structure will remain the same. Mr. Pula stressed his
concern for caring for his extended family. He also stated
that he himself does not wish to see his area turned into
rental property and will agree to the limitations to assure
the City of its intended use.
Councilmember Frahm stated that the staircase and entrance
should be designed to blend in with the interior of main
residence to appear as a single family residence. He
expressed concerns that it could be easily converted into a
rental apartment. He also stated that hefelt there should
be no door separating the apartment from the main house.
Upon the request of Zoning Administrator Mabusth, Mr. Pula
stated he would agree to eliminate the kitchen area of the
apartment when the use by his mother-in-law ceased. He also
was agreeable to yearly inspections.
It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember
Hammerel, to direct staff to draft a resolution approving the
Conditional Use permit subject to staff ' s recommended
conditions to be considered at the October 28th Council
meeting and subject to staff ineeting with the applicant
during this interim to address Councilmember Frahm' s
concerns . Motion, Ayes 5 , Nays 0 .
#955 DAVID M. WINTON
1780 SHORELINE DRIVB
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
RESOLUTION #1864
City Administrator Bernhardson explained the request for a
Conditional Use �ermit for a guest house on commonly-owner
property. He stated that there were no variances needed but
should the property be subdivided in the future a
rearrangement of the lot line and minor variance would be
required.
It was moved by Councilmember Adams, seconded by
Councilmember Hammerel, to approve Resolution #1864
granting the Conditional Use Permit as drafted. Motion,
Ayes 5 , Nays 0.
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#963 WILLOW PROPERTIES
700 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION
Applicant Bill Gagne was present regarding this matter.
City Administrator Bernhardson explained the preliminary
.. subdivision request to divide off 2 acres from an existing
17 .7 acre parcel in order to create a lot for the future use of
a day nursery school. He stated that the Council is being
asked for conceptual approval of the Wade application until
the final subdivision is approved.
Bill Gagne noted that Outlot A is the proposed access
driveway for the school, future library and a possible third
lot.
Councilmember Adams expressed concerns regarding road
improvements.
Mr. Gagne questioned whether the additional 4 units required
for the school had to be taken from the original 17 units
assigned to his property.
Councilmember Adams stated that no units should be assigned
from the City reserve until the planning study is completed.
The additional four units must come from the original 17
assigned to applicant' s property.
It was moved by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Grabek, to
approve the preliminary subdivision subject to the Planning
Commission recommendations, applicant to install street
improvements and fire hydrant as needed per plans and
specifications by the City Engineer, and the sewer units come
from the allocated 17 units. Motion, Ayes 5 , Nays 0.
�962 LAWRENCE C. WADE
670 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Applicant Lawrence Wade was present for this matter. Also
present was Jeri Miller, the Directress for the proposed
Countryside Montessori School, and Greg Miller.
Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that the proposed
Montesorri School meets all standards and conforms to zoning
code.
Although the plan meets the minimum parking and emergency
vehicle requirements, Council questioned whether there was
adequate parking for parent-student functions.
It was moved by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Mayor
Butler, to conceptually approve the Conditional Use Permit
subject to staff bringing back recommendations regarding
specifics on parking and design of Outlot A improvements.
Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0 .
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#966 CLIFFORD OTTEN
2445 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH
ZONING AMENDMENT
Clifford Otten was present for this matter. Mr. Otten
presented a letter requesting Council to table his rezoning
application pending the outcome of the planning study and
� waiving his ric�ht within the statutory 60-day period.
It was moved }�y Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Mayor
Butler, to tab:ie this matter until the appropriate point
towards the end of the planning study. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays
0 .
1985 COMMERCIAL MARINA LICENSES*
RESOLUTIONS
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to approve the following 1985
Commercial Marina Licenses :
Res. #1865 - Sailor' s World
Res. #1866 - Minnetonka Boat Works
Res. #1867 - Windward Marine
Res. #1868 - Crystal Bay Service
Motion, Ayes 4 , Nays 0 .
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
City Engineer Coa : was not present due to a prior commitment.
City Administrat: r Bernhardson submitted the Crystal Bay
Sewer Project R� :uest from A.R. I. Contracting Inc. for
Payment #3 in tl�: amount of $155,122. 91 and recommended
approval. He als noted that there will be a Change Order #4
and requested per: -ission to proceed with the change order
upon telephone ap.�roval by three councilmembers.
It was moved by �Payor Butler, seconded by Councilmember
Hammerel, to app-�ove Request for Payment # 3. Motion, Ayes
5, Nays 0 .
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Butler had no report at this time.
JEFF STEBBINS
REQUEST FOR LONG LARE SEWB1t HOOR-UP
Jeff and Cindy Stebbins were present for this matter.
City Administrator Bernhardson explained Mr. Stebbin' s
request to have a house that he is building that abutts Long
Lake be connected to the Long Lake sewer system. He stated
that staff recommends denying this request based on past
decisions.
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STEBBINS continued
Mr. Stebbins noted that although the planned septic system is
acceptable, he feels that there will potentially be future
problems.
.. Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that staff is convinced
that the planned septic system will be effective.
Councilmember Frahm stated that if the septic system is
feasible it should be done.
Mr. Stebbins submitted a foundation boring report for staff
to review.
It was moved by Councilmember Adams, seconded by
Councilmember Frahm, to table this matter for further
discussion and staff recommendations until the October 28th
Council meeting. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0.
NO SMORING REQUEST
As requested by Council at the last meeting, City
Administrator Bernhardson submitted staff ' s recommendation
for No Smoking Areas.
It was moved by Councilmember Grabek, seconded by
Councilmember Frahm, to eliminate smoking during Public
Meetings in the Council Chambers. Motion, Ayes 2 (Grabek
and Frahm voting aye ) , Nays 3 (Butler, Adams and Hammerel
voting nay) . Motion denied.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCR GRANT PROGRAM
CRYSTAL BAY SEWER CONNECTION
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to approve the Community Development
Block Grant Program for Crystal Bay Sewer Connections.
Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0 .
1986 AUDIT*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to approve appointment of Pannell Kerr
Forster to audit the 1985 fiscal year records and to perform
the State of Minnesota required legal compliance audit and
the single audit for federal programs at an estimated total
cost of $11,650 plus direct expenses. It was also moved and
seconded to amend the 1986 General Fund budget from $6 ,050 to
$7 , 050 to reflect the added cost for the state mandated legal
compliance audit; and to budget $650 from the Federal Revenue
Sharing Fund for the single audit of the federal programs.
Motion, Ayes 4 , Nays 0 .
NOVEMBER 12, 1985 COUNCIL MEETING*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, toschedule Tuesday, Novemberl2 , 1985
as the first Council meeting date in November. Motion, Ayes
4, Nays 0 .
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1985 SEALCOAT PROGRAM*
BUDGET RESERVE 1986
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to approve the transfer of $70 ,000
from the 1985 street sealcoating program budget, designated
from the 1985 General Fund Balance, to be added to the 1986
' street sealcoating program budget. Motion, Ayes 4 , Nays 0.
CITY RECORDER SALARY ADJUSTMENT*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to approve the recommended salary
adjustment from $6.75 per hour to $7 .09 per hour effective
October 7 , 1985 for City Recorder Peterson. Motion, Ayes 4,
Nays 0 .
PART-TIME LIQUOR STORE F.I�IPLOYEE*
SAI.ARY ADJUSTMENT
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to approve the recommended salary
adjustment to $5. 00 per hour for Part-time Liquor Store
employee, Blake Theis. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0.
PURCEASE HYDRAUI�IC SANDER* -
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to approve purchase of one hydraulic
sander from MacQueen Equipment for $l,686 . 00. Motion, Ayes
4 , Nays 0 .
DELINQUENT ALARM OSER ASSESSMENT ROLL*
RESOLUTION #1869
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to adopt Resolution #1869 Providing
for the Collection of Delinquent 1985 Alarm User Fee Charges
in the amount of $110.00. Motion, Ayes 4 , Nays 0 .
DELINQUENT SEPTIC INSPECTION ASSESSMENT ROLL*
RESOLUTION #1870
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to adopt Resolution #1870 Providing
for the Collection of Delinquent 1985 Annual Service Charges
for the On-site Sewage Treatment Inspection Program in the
amount of $3 ,800. 00 , and to add 10 . 0� interest to the amounts
due. Motion, Ayes 4 , Nays 0 .
DELINQUENT SEWER AND WATER ASSESSMENT ROLL*
RESOLUTION �1871
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to adopt Resolution #1871 Providing
for the Collection of Delinquent 1985 Sewer and Water Service
Charges in the amount of $33, 345. 21, and to add 8 . 0$ interest
to the amounts due. Motion, Ayes 4 , Nays 0 .
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 7, 1985 PAGE 8
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to approve City Administrator
Bernhardson' s Information report regarding: 130 Cygnet
Place, Goal Setting Progress , 2695 Casco Point Road,
Hardcover Progress, Highway 12 Corridor Study, Fall Clean Up
'� Day, Personnel Rules, and House Numbers. Motion, Ayes 4 , Nays
0.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTi
City Attorney Blatz had no report at this time.
LICENSES*
There were no Licenses to be approved at this time.
BILLS*
It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by
Councilmember Grabek, to approve payment of the Al1 Funds
Accounts and Liquor Store Accounts. Motion, Ayes 4 , Nays 0 .
ADJOURNMENT 9:24 PM
It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded Councilmember
Hammerel, to adjourn the regular Orono Council meeting at
9 :24 PM. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0 .
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othy M allin, City Clerk Mary C. Bu�� r, Mayor