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Orono City Council <br /> Work Session <br /> Monday, September 23, 2019 <br /> Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. <br /> PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, and Matt <br /> Johnson. Representing staff were City Administrator Dustin Rief, Director of Public Works/ <br /> City Engineer Adam Edwards, Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, and City <br /> Clerk Anna Carlson. <br /> Guests: Concept Landscape Representative Dale <br /> 1. Slope Stabilization <br /> Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart introduced the Slope Stabilization <br /> item and asked for guidance from the Council to amend the ordinance. <br /> Mayor Dennis Walsh stated that it would be good to go through the process and that it <br /> would be a good idea to revise and fix the ordinance. <br /> Council Member Matt Johnson added that there is a very limited amount of contractors <br /> that do this type of work and that it would be a good idea to improve those relationships <br /> with those contractors as well as work on ways for the emergency route. <br /> Dale of Concept Landscape explained the timeframe that it typically takes to complete <br /> the permitting process and commented that it took too long. Dale mentioned that it <br /> would really help if the process was shorter. <br /> Walsh mentioned that it would make the process go faster if we made sure staff had all of <br /> the information in front of them from the beginning. Walsh mentioned it would be a good <br /> idea to have those conversations with staff to gain input on this as well. <br /> Director of Public Works/City Engineer Adam Edwards mentioned that there are two <br /> parts of this process, the engineering and the permitting processes and that the engineer <br /> portion can take up to a week or more for review. <br /> 2. Minnetonka Beach Water Services Agreement Discussion <br /> City Administrator Dustin Rief mentioned that Minnetonka Beach reached out over a <br /> year ago anticipating water services to be provided by Orono. Recently they have <br /> reached out again regarding the issue. Rief is looking to discuss options with the Council <br /> in regards to a water services agreement with Minnetonka Beach. Seals asked what the <br /> issue is. Rief explained that the Minnetonka Beach water tower is in considerable need <br /> of repair. <br /> Council Member Victoria Seals asked if the rates that are proposed will maintain our <br /> system. Seals also stated that she would like to see us do what is best for Orono. <br />