HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-27-2017 Council Minutes MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday,November 27,2017
7:00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following people present: Mayor
Dennis Walsh,City Council Members Richard Crosby,III,Wendy Dankey,and Aaron Printup.
Representing Staff were City Administrator Dustin Rief,Community Development Director Jeremy
Barnhart, City Planner Melanie Curtis,Finance Director Ron Olson,City Engineer/Public Works Director
Adam Edwards,Consulting City Engineer David Martini,City Attorney Soren Mattick,and Recorder
Jackie Young.
Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Item No. 11 was added to the Consent Agenda. Item No. 7 was removed from the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Walsh noted as part of Item No.4,Claims/Bills,the following individuals will be reimbursed their
building permit escrows: Charles Cudd,David Gutermuth,Gina Paulucci,Adam Nafstad, Swanson
Homes,and Greg Blasko.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13,2017
3. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13,2017
4. CLAIMSBILLS
5. APPOINTMENT OF ACCOUNTANT
6. 2018 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
7. #17-3970—PAUL VOGSTROM ON BEHALF OF WILLIAM AND SUE DUNKLEY,
209 WALTERS PORTS LANE,VARIANCES—RESOLUTION NO.6811
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.
11. NON-WAIVER OF TORT LIMITS
Printup moved,Crosby seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 4,
Nays 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Stavig,780 North Brown Road, stated he is looking for clarification on a couple of items. Stavig
asked whether the change in language regarding recreational boating on Long Lake has been approved by
Orono.
Walsh indicated it was approved at the last meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS—Continued
Barnhart stated the changes were made after the October meeting and are consistent with the changes
made by the City of Long Lake in September.
Stavig stated from his review of the matter,there did not seem to be any understanding or consideration
by the City of the prior noise complaints by the residents on Long Lake. Stavig asked whether there was
any public input on it.
Barnhart stated there was not a formal public hearing but that the City Council asked for public comments
at the meeting.
Walsh stated the matter was before the City Council twice.
Stavig stated he has also been attempting to find out more about the tree removal on the southern
lakeshore of Long Lake and the turnback of the highway. Stavig stated to his knowledge all of the work
currently going on is located in the City of Long Lake and within the easement.
Stavig stated the transportation plan has as its major objectives the protection of the natural resources and
environmental amenities,and then it goes on to talk about a concern over the increase in road size,
particularly around County Road 15. Stavig stated he would think there would be a comparable concern
with respect to Long Lake. Stavig commented he realizes the document is outdated,but it describes the
area where they are working now as a wooded residential streetscape east of downtown. Stavig noted he
is meeting with the Watershed District next week and has also spoken to Mn/DOT and the DNR in an
attempt to understand why all the trees were removed. Stavig stated the road itself was not widened in
that area but yet every tree was removed for over a quarter of a mile. Stavig stated he realizes there were
a number of hearings regarding the street lights and traffic flow for the businesses but there was no
mention of the removal of the trees. Stavig asked whether the removal of the trees is consistent with the
City's transportation plan and whether the City will be replanting any of those trees.
Walsh stated a lot of the road design was completed a year and a half ago and the City of Orono was not
involved in the design of the portion of the road in Long Lake. Walsh indicated Orono's portion starts at
Old Long Lake Road and the City negotiated$75,000 to get trees replanted in that area. Walsh stated that
work will not be done until the road is completed and that the majority of it was in Long Lake's
streetscape plan and did not involve the City of Orono.
Stavig stated the riprap goes into the lake itself and is outside the right-of-way.
Edwards stated the area he is speaking about is within the City of Long Lake and not within the City of
Orono and is a county right-of-way.
Stavig asked whether the lake itself is within the city.
Edwards indicated the work is occurring on the embankment,which will be rebuilt,which is why the
trees were removed.
Walsh suggested Mr. Stavig speak with Long Lake and that Orono did not have any input or make any
decisions on that portion.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS—ConNnued
Stavig stated he would hope the lake would be a concern.
Crosby commented it is,but what is happening on land in another city limits the input Orono will have.
Stavig stated the work goes into the lake and is beyond the ordinary highwater level.
Edwards stated the jurisdiction for the lakeshore area will primarily be the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District and that it might be best if he speak directly with them.
There were no further public comments.
PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER REPORT
8. OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD(CSAH 112-CSAH 6)DESIGN PROPOSAL
Edwards reviewed his Staff report dated November 27,2017,regarding a proposal from Bolton and Menk
to commence design work for Old Crystal Bay Road. A feasibility study has been completed and the
school and City have held some initial meetings regarding moving the project forward. The design work
will consist of topographic surveying,preliminary design,and detail design for the reconsh-uction and
reconfiguration of Old Crystal Bay Road between County Road 112 and County Road 6 as well as the
replacement of associated water,sewer and storm water utilities.
The initial design work will be completed by Bolton and Menk for a fee not to exceed$74,250. The
project will be funded with a combination of Municipal State Aid and the respective utility funds. The
project is anticipated to commence in June of 2018.
David Martini,Consulting City Engineer,provided a project overview,noting that there are some well
documented traffic issues in this area. Martini stated whenever there are activities at the school,including
the morning drop-off,traffic issues develop all the way up to County Road 6,and in order to better
understand the issues,previous studies and plans have been reviewed and the traffic information has been
consolidated.
Martini reviewed the turning movements that are currently allowed along Old Crystal Bay Road,County
Road 6,and Highway 112. Martini stated they looked at a number of different options for this roadway,
including a stop light,a roundabout,a rectangular rapid flashing beacon,and a pedestrian hybrid beacon.
Martini stated from an existing conditions standpoint,the red dots on the overhead reflect the backups in
the morning. At the present time traffic backs all the way up to County Road 6,which then causes
problems on that road as well. Martini indicated the first alternative involves creating a new intersection
between the two driveways to the middle school and high school. This intersection will be signalized and
will operate as a full intersection with all movements allowed. During off-peak hours when traffic is
significantly reduced,the signal will operate with a phasing that will prioritize the north-south movement
over the east-west movement. The stoplight will concentrate the traffic more to the area of the
intersection and will help reduce pedestrian/vehicle conflicts,prevent queues from extending into parking
lots,will remove queues from through lanes,does not require expansion of the parking lot,and will
expand pickup/drop-off areas for all vehicles. Some of the challenges associated with this option is
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8. OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD(CSAH 112-CSAH 6)DESIGN PROPOSAL—Continued
reducing pickup/drop off areas for some vehicles,a left-turn into the parking lots,and a required parking
lot reconfiguration.
Alternative 2 is to replace the four-way stops with stoplights,which has basically the same benefits and
challenges as the stoplight at County Road 6.
Martini noted stoplights will add considerable cost to the project over a simple reconstruction and
addition of turn lanes. Both options will considerably improve traffic circulation at both school campuses
but Alternative 2 will better establish vehicle priority through signalization at all entrances and exits,will
reduce pedestrian/vehicle conflicts,will prevent queues from extending into parking lots,will reduce the
risk of queues overriding onto pick-up/drop-off areas,will remove queues from through lanes,offers
parking lot expansion and an underpass as additional improvements,will expand pick-up/drop-off areas
for all vehicles,offers better campus circulation options,and may be less expensive than Alternative 1 if
the underpass and the parking lot expansion are not included.
Pavement and traffic improvements would range between$1,600,000 to$1,800,000. Storm sewer
improvements will run between$250,000 to$300,000,sewer replacement is estimated at$190,000,and
water replacement is estimated at $210,000,for a total project cost of$2.25 to$2.5 million.
Martini reviewed the proposed schedule for the project. Martini indicated he would be back in January
before the City Council for a decision on the detailed design,and if approved,the plans would go out for
bids in April. The project would be awarded in May and construction would commence in June of 2018.
The project is anticipated to be completed by September of 2019.
Walsh noted whenever sewer is replaced,the road needs to be tore up,and that this is the time to figure
out what improvements should be done for the long haul.
Dankey asked what the input from the school has been on the two alternatives and their internal
circulation.
Martini indicated he has met with the school a couple of times and that they have discussed their future
improvements and possible options. Martini noted the two alternatives attempt to deal with the
intersections and that other work can be done to help improve the school's internal circulation. There also
is the potential for access off the west end onto Wayzata Boulevard. Martini stated all of that needs to be
considered and that the alternatives are a summary of those preliminary discussions but that there is still a
lot of work that needs to be done.
Printup asked whether they have utilized any of the previous studies that have been completed on this
road.
Martini stated they have reviewed those plans. One of the options contained in those plans included
roundabouts,which have been studied and determined not to be an appropriate solution on this corridor.
In addition,all the traffic information was taken from work that was previously done. Martini indicated
they have made good use of the investment the City has already put into this corridor and that they have
not started from scratch.
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OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD(CSAH 112-CSAH 6)DESIGN PROPOSAL—Continued
Edwards noted they also reviewed the work completed by the school on the corridor and used some of
that information.
Printup asked what the infrastructure is like underneath the road.
Edwards stated on the southern half of the corridor,the water and sewers pipes were installed in the 1960-
1970 era and consist of cast iron for the water piping and clay piping for the sewer. Both have limited life
spans. Edwards stated they have noticed in this area issues with the soils interacting with the pipes
causing them to decay and fall apart,which has resulted in a number of water main repairs at a higher
than expected rate. The clay piping for the sanitary sewer is prone to inflow and infiltration as well as
roots and other things,which causes the piping to break fairly easily. Edwards indicated the water main
will likely be a complete replacement and that they will look at different options on the sewer line,such
as complete replacement or cured-in-place lining. Edwards stated if the asphalt is torn up,that is the time
to replace everything.
Martini stated the first piece to finalizing this project is to authorize Bolton and Menk to design the
proj ect.
Walsh stated the City cannot do anything until the plans are finalized,which is step one in this process,
and that the construction will probably take place over two school seasons.
Edwards stated the project will likely be done in two phases,with the majority of the work occurring
during the summer breaks.
There were no public comments regarding this item.
Dankey moved,Crosby seconded,to approve Bolton and Menk to commence design of the Old
Crystal Bay Road for an estimated fee of$247,500,with the initial design work to be completed for
a fee not to exceed$74,250. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
9. PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Edwards reviewed the 2018 Parks Capital Improvement Plan,including the results of the golf course mini
master plan. Two main changes from previous years' CIP is the golf course capital improvement plan
and the parks capital improvement plan have been combined and all equipment has been consolidated on
the document.
Edwards indicated the golf course plan was completed by Bolton and Menk based on guidance from the
Park Commission and the subcommittee. The group looked at a number of possible improvements at the
golf course,including broadening the use of the golf course. Other additions to the Parks CIp include
basketball court surfacing at Navarre,Crystal Bay,and Hackberry Park. Rough cost estimates have been
provided on the various items.
Edwards stated he is looking to get the feedback of the City Council on the CIP.
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Monday,November 27,2017
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9. PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN—Continued
Rick Meyers,Park Commission Chair,stated the Park Commission attempted to look at the golf course
more globally and that the plan includes some projects that would help enhance use of the golf course
beyond just golfing. The subcommittee looked at other golf courses in the area to see what they do during
the wintertime and other times of the years. The capital improvement plan provides an outline of what
can be done at the golf course and is not a firm commitment to any one project. Each individual project
would be discussed in-depth prior to proceeding forward with it. Meyers stated the intent was to look at
what is needed to help make the golf course better and then to look at expanding the activities.
Walsh stated the City reinstituted the Park Commission after a period of inactivity and that the main goal
is to improve the City parks. A number of improvements have already been made to the parks,including
the creation of a dog park at Lurton Park. Walsh stated the Orono Golf Course is a community asset and
helps keep people in the community. Walsh stated the clubhouse could become a little community center
that helps bring people together similar to Lurton Park.
Dankey commented she loves the winter activity concept at the golf course. Dankey asked if there is an
area that could be flooded for an ice rink.
Meyers indicated there is not at the present time but that is a possibility at some point in the future.
Meyers stated the Park Commission is interested in seeing what the residents want at the parks and that
the CIP is a starting point.
Walsh noted the Park Commission is also looking at resurfacing some of the basketball courts.
Meyers stated the plan will allow the City to apply for grants and other funding.
Jane Delaney, 1315 Wooddale Avenue,stated she is here because she would like to provide some insight
about what has gone on historically at the golf course. Stay the Course was started in the winter of 2012,
which helped increase the number of volunteers helping out at the golf course. Delaney stated the
neighbors and residents are excited that the City is willing to look at putting some money back into the
golf course and that she would like to form a committee to provide some additional input and be involved
in the process.
Walsh suggested she get in contact with Rick Meyers. Walsh stated the City is always interested in
obtaining the input of the residents.
Delaney noted she included her phone number in the letter she submitted.
Crosby commented he is interested in adding winter activities and expanding the use of the golf course.
Delaney stated in years past there were cross-country skiing and groomed trails that were lit with candles.
Delaney indicated she also worked there when a lot of the events took place,such as small corporate
parties and snow tubing. Delaney stated there are a lot of possibilities.
Dankey indicated she also is in agreement with improving the basketball courts,especially at the Navarre
park.
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9. PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN—Continued
Printup stated he is a little hesitate about the trails given the number of other trails in the city and that he
is not in favor of the boat for Big Island.
Edwards indicated the City might have an option to partner on a boat with a sister city.
Printup stated in his view the CIP is not over the top and that it would be nice to have some winter
activities out at the golf course.
The City Council took no formal acrion on this item.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
7. #17-3970—PAUL VOGSTROM ON BEHALF OF WILLIAM AND SUE DUNKLEY,
209 WALTERS PORTS LANE,VARIANCES—RESOLUTION NO.6811
Printup stated his main point with the application is that there appears to be a pretty big difference
between what was presented at the Planning Commission and what is now being proposed. Printup noted
the Planning Commission appears to be supportive of this plan based on their past comments.
Walsh stated he would like to understand what has changed from the last meeting to today.
Curtis stated following the feedback received at the Planning Commission regarding all of their
applications,the applicants took a step back and looked at their primary goal,which is to construct the
addition onto their home. Curtis stated while the applicants have bigger plans for the property,they are
now focused on the addition and have removed their plans for the third lot at this point.
Curtis stated the applicants are proposing to basically maintain a Pence Lane driveway,a Walters Port
driveway,and a Walters Port address. The addition will require a variance to the 75-foot setback and the
average lakeshore setback,which will now be determined by the Hueller's home on the east and the house
to the north. That setback line is completely behind the applicanYs home,so therefore the addition is
completely ahead of it.
In addition,the applicants will be submitting a restoration plan to address the work that was done in the
0-75 to remove vegetation. The retaining walls in that area are no longer being proposed. There is 130
square feet of additional structure within the 0-75 foot setback,which is the connection between the
existing home and the addition. The applicants will also be enclosing the area where there is a hot tub
and a deck. Curtis noted the addition will be primarily behind the 75-foot setback.
Walsh stated he understands the issues with the connection and the hardship associated with that.
Crosby asked if the applicants will be maintaining their Walters Port address.
Curtis indicated they will be.
Crosby asked if they will be selling off a portion of the second lot.
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Monday,November 27,2017
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7. #17-3970—PAUL VOGSTROM ON BEHALF OF WILLIAM AND SUE DUNKLEY,
209 WALTERS PORTS LANE,VARIANCES—RESOLUTION NO.6811—Continued
Curtis stated if the applicants decide to create another lot,it will be an actual subdivision,with notice
being given to the neighbors. Originally the applicants were attempting to move the lot line,which is a
subdivision exemption,but it required variances and Council review.
Walsh asked if the property will be replatted as one lot.
Curtis indicated it will be one PID but that they are not abandoning the driveway off of Walters Port. The
applicants do have the option to change their address to Pence Lane in the future if they choose to.
Dankey asked if the new addition will cut off anyone's view of the lake.
Curtis stated it is her belief it will not due to the configuration of the land in that area. Curtis pointed out
the average lakeshore setback line is through the back of the lot and that she is not sure at this point what
view the Keegans have over the Dunkley property. Curtis noted she did speak with Mrs. Keegan earlier
in the day and that they are aware of the meeting tonight along with the Huellers.
Crosby noted he will be recusing himself from voting on this application since the Dunkleys are a client at
his place of employrnent.
Dankey asked if the house is still on the other lot.
Curtis indicated it was removed this summer.
Crosby stated his only concern would be to keep the turnaround for emergency vehicles regardless of it
being a Walters Port access or a Pence Lane access.
Curtis stated the applicants have not finalized their internal driveway at this point.
Barnhart stated that condition would need to be linked to the variance in some fashion and that those two
roads are not proposed to be connected at this point.
Curtis stated the applicants are proposing some type of reconfiguration and will be maintaining portions
of the Pence Lane connection but the turnaround is the applicants' private driveway area.
Dankey asked if the property could be subdivided at some point.
Curtis indicated it can be since the property consists of four acres and it is in a 1-acre zone.
Printup moved,Dankey seconded,Application No. 17-3970,Paul Vogstrom on behalf of William
and Sue Dunkley,2709 Walters Port Lane,granting of variances to the 75-foot lake setback,the
average lakeshore setback,and hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone. VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0,Crosby
Abstained.
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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday,November 27,2017
7:00 o'clock p.m.
10. APPROVE TEMPORARY SITE PLAN FOR RIVER VALLEY SPORTS—USE OF A
TENT FOR SALES DISPLAY
Barnhart reviewed his Staff report dated November 27,2017,regarding a proposal from River Valley
Sports to erect a tent for three months from January 119,2018,to March 19,201,to accommodate boat
show sales and display. River Valley Sports is located at 1444 Shoreline Drive and operates as a marine
based sales and service business. The applicant is proposing to erect a 39' x 82' heated tent in the parking
lot located to the north of the existing sales and service building. The applicant is able to meet the
additional parking requirements. Staff recommends approval of the temporary site plan/special event
permit subject to the conditions outlined in Staff report.
Dankey asked if the City is obligated to approve it in subsequent years if it is approved this year.
Barnhart stated the City would not be obligated to approve it every year since conditions may change,but
that if it becomes a regular request by people or businesses in the City,he would recommend addressing it
with a code or ordinance change.
Walsh commented this type of proposal can become a slippery slope and that it intensifies the use on the
site. Walsh noted the City has a three-day special event permit but not a two or three-month special event
permit. Walsh commented he is not a big fan of intensifying a site that really should not be intensified
given the past issues with the lot.
Barnhart noted there are currently two businesses operating on this site; one being the Your Boat Club
and the other being River Valley Sports,which is requesting the special permit for what is considered to
be a permitted use.
Crosby asked about the residential house to the north.
Barnhart indicated there are two residential properties to the north that are not part of this request and that
one of the properties is used for overflow parking.
Walsh stated as it relates to intensification,when a property is located in a residential district,there are
certain expectations that go along with what is allowed there,and that this could lead to any number of
businesses that will want tents on their property for months at a time.
Barnhart stated Staff could approve a special event permit since they meet all the requirements of the
permit. Barnhart stated since there is no time limit in the code, Staff felt it should be brought before the
City Council to determine whether any conditions should be added to it.
Walsh stated he would not be in favor of allowing it since it intensifies the use and that the residents had
no expectation that this would occur on the property.
Barnhart noted it is a permitted use in this zoning district and that the residential properties are located in
a different zoning district. Barnhart stated he does not understand what the expectations are of the
residents and that Staff is asking the City Council to approve this subject to the six conditions outlined in
Staff report.
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Monday,November 27,2017
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10. APPROVE TEMPORARY SITE PLAN FOR RIVER VALLEY SPORTS—USE OF A
TENT FOR SALES DISPLAY—Continued
Mattick stated he would like to review the Conditional Use Permit and that he does not know at this time
whether this would constitute an expansion. Mattick noted the City Council is allowed to attach
reasonable conditions to the special event permit,and while the code does not contemplate the length of a
special event,that could be discussed by the City Council and a limit placed on it since that would be a
reasonable condition. Mattick stated he understand the idea that it may be an intensification,but the
question becomes what happens if they remove the request for the tent and simply do outdoor sales.
Mattick noted that would be allowed.
Walsh stated they could do it that way but that in his view the issue relates to the intensification.
Barnhart stated Staff can address those issues and bring it back.
Walsh indicated that would be his preference.
Crosby stated he would also like to hear from the business owner.
Barnhart requested the City Council table the request until December 11.
Crosby moved,Printup seconded,to table the request for site plan approval submitted by River
Valley Sports for the use of a temporary tent for sales display,subject to the six conditions outlined
in Staff's report.
Matt Johnson, 1432 Shoreline Drive,stated to his understanding these are not two separate entities and
that they all operate under EOF. Johnson stated part of the reason for that relationship is the shared
parking on the site. Johnson stated if EOF is separate from the marina and River Valley,they would be
covering up their 19 parking spots with the tent. The only way for the parking to then work is for the two
businesses to be combined. Johnson noted there is also a residentially zoned building that is inhabitable
that they rent out and it appears they are improving the other residentially zoned property for possible
rental.
Johnson stated in his view the City Council cannot look at each one of these businesses separately
because they share the parking. Johnson asked what decibels the heaters put out.
Barnhart indicated he does not have that information.
Johnson commented that might be something worth looking into since there have been noise ordinance
violations in the past on this site. Johnson noted the information submitted by the applicant does not
contain any reference to the decibels.
Walsh stated he would be interested in a detailed site plan depicting the parking to ensure the parking is
correct.
Johnson stated a detailed parking plan does not exist and that the parking should be specifically identified.
In addition,the City Council should factor in that there are residential homes utilizing the same parking
that is supposed to be for the marina since one house is being rented out and that it appears they are
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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday,November 27,2017
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10. APPROVE TEMPORARY SITE PLAN FOR RIVER VALLEY SPORTS—USE OF A
TENT FOR SALES DISPLAY—Continued
improving the other house for rental. Johnson stated if rentals are created for the other house,that parking
should also be factored in in addition to the noise level of the heaters.
Walsh stated it should also be clarified which parking stalls are allocated to which business.
Crosby moved,Printup seconded,to table the request for site plan approva�submitted�q River
Valley Sports for the use of a temporary tent for sales display. VOTE: Ayes 4.,Nays 0.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Dankey commented she hoped everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and that they were able to enjoy time
with their family and friends. �
Crosby stated he is looking forward to traveling to the Gulf of Mexico.
Walsh stated he met Jason Brew,who just finished his Eagle Scout project a couple of weeks ago at
Lurton Park. Walsh commented the dogs really enjoy the new play area. Walsh stated the City has a
number of projects that could be done at the parks and that he welcomes the community involvement.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUND BALANCE TRANSFER
Rief stated this item is regarding the proposed fund balance transfers from the General Fund to the
Pavement Management Fund and the Improvement and Equipment Outlay Fund. The City Council has
the option to transfer the excess balance to any fund that they deem appropriate. For the past few years
those funds have been transferred to the Pavement Management Fund.
Rief stated at this time Staff recommends approving a transfer of$531,642 to the Pavement Management
Fund and a$20,000 transfer to the Improvement and Equipment Outlay Fund for human resources
software.
Walsh noted currently the unassigned fund balance in the General Fund is at 57.2 percent of the General
Fund revenue budget. According to the City's fund balance policy,balances in excess of 50 percent are
to be transferred into the Community Investment Fund,and that the transfer would allow the City to
complete more road projects.
Dankey moved,Crosby seconded,to approve the transfer of$531,642 to the Pavement
Management Fund and a$20,000 transfer to the Improvement and Equipment Outlay Fund.
VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Mattick stated he had nothing to report.
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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday,November 27,2017
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ADJOURNMENT
Printup moved,Crosby seconded,to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 8:40 p.m. VOTE:
Ayes 4,Nays 0.
ATTEST:
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Anna Carlson,City Clerk Dennis Walsh,Mayor
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