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Fri Jul 17, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission holds public hearings on multiple land use applications

The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development applications, including a conditional use permit for Woodhill Country Club and multiple variance requests on Orchard Park Road, Orchard Beach Place, Spates Avenue, Shoreline Drive, and Casco Circle. An easement vacation for the Orono Ice Arena and Orono School District property will also be heard. Any approvals will be forwarded to the City Council for later action.

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Agenda Planning Commission Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:00 PM 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 952-249-4600 / oronomn.gov 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes 4.1. Planning Commission Minutes of June 15, 2026 5. Public Hearings 5.1. LA26-000014, Woodhill Country Club, 200 Woodhill Avenue, Conditional Use Permit (Matthew Karney) 5.2. LA26-000022, Chris Adams o/b/o Thomas Adams, 500 Orchard Park Road, Variances, Public Hearing (Staff: Melanie Curtis) 5.3. LA26-000025, Stonewood LLC o/b/o Kevin + Julia Gillis, 1555 Orchard Beach Place, Variances, Public Hearing (Staff: Melanie Curtis) 5.4. LA26-000026, Three Rivers Contracting, 2055 Spates Avenue, Variances (Matthew Karney) 5.5. LA26-000027, Nick Taintor o/b/o Orono Ice Arena Inc. & Orono School District No. 278, 2885 6th Avenue North, Easement Vacation, Public Hearing (Staff: Melanie Curtis) 5.6. LA26-000028, Jesse & Kelly Sater, 3895 Shoreline Drive, Variances (Matthew Karney) 5.7. LA26-000029, NIH Homes, 3125 Casco Circle, Variance (Matthew Karney) 6. Other Items 7. Adjournment Audience Members: Information regarding each of the agenda items is available on the city website under meetings and in the public packet located in the lobby near the entrance. Applicants will be asked to move to the lectern to answer questions after staff presents the application. The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. If action is taken on any items on t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jul 10, 2026

City Council Work Session

City Council discusses 2027 budget and tax levy

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2027 General Fund Budget, Tax Levy, and Internal Service Funds Budgets. This meeting is focused on budgetary planning for the upcoming year.

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Agenda City Council Work Session Monday, July 13, 2026, 4:00 PM City Council Chambers | 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 952-249-4600 / oronomn.gov 1. 2027 General Fund Budget, Tax Levy and Internal Service Funds Budgets Roll Call Work Session Item Adjournment Sign up for email notifications at oronomn.gov
Fri Jul 10, 2026

City Council

Orono City Council discusses budget, water plans, and zoning variances

The City Council will consider the 2027 Shoreline Fire Department operating budget and capital improvement plan. The agenda also includes several land use items, including a variance for 1080 Heritage Lane and variances for 1101 Ferndale Road West.

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Agenda City Council Meeting Monday, July 13, 2026, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers | 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 952-249-4600 / oronomn.gov 1. City Council Minutes 2. Claims/Bills 3. Annual Appointments - Resolution 7693 4. Hire Public Works Seasonal Employee 5. Donation for Park Bench at Big Island Park - Resolution 7692 6. Adopt 2027 Shoreline Fire Department Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan 7. Water Supply Plan Update Proposal Award 8. Contract Amendment for Water Tower Maintenance Services 9. Declaration of Public Drainage and Utility Easement - Midco 10. LA26-000018, 1080 Heritage Lane, Variance, Resolution 7694 11. Solicitor - Time Extension 12. Tour de Tonka Bike Ride 13. LA26-000019, 1101 Ferndale Road West, Variances 14. Second Quarter Financial Update 15. Park Commission 2026 Goals Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Consent Agenda These items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion with no discussion unless a council member or staff requests and the item will be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion and action. Presentations Scheduled informational briefings to the City Council. Public Comments This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council. The council will not engage in discussion or take action on items presented at this time. However, the council may refer issues to staff for follow up or consideration at a future meeting. Speak [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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