Orono public meetings in 2021
23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a variance request for a property on Tonkaview Lane, a conditional use permit and variance for a Metropolitan Council lift station on Crystal Bay Road, and a zoning text amendment to Section 78-72 regarding lots of record. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from prior meetings.
- LA21-000069: Hoxie Homes & Remodeling, LLC – Jeff Hoxie, 4635 Tonkaview Lane, variances
- LA21-000070: Metropolitan Council – Terrie DeBaker, 3447 Crystal Bay Road, conditional use permit for a public service structure (Lift Station) and variance for a gate
- LA21-000066: Zoning Text Amendment to Section 78-72 (Lots of Record)
- Approval of minutes from September 20, 2021 (corrected) and October 18, 2021
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including solar energy system regulations, a variance request, and a honeybee ordinance, along with a public hearing on 2021 capital improvement plan (CIP) bonding. The agenda also includes discussion of a Navarre parking lot and public works capital improvement plans, plus a closed session for legal strategy in a lawsuit.
- Public hearing for 2021 CIP Bonding – Resolution No. 7233
- Text amendment for solar energy systems – Ordinance 262, Third Series
- Variance for 365 Old Crystal Bay Road North – Resolution No. 7232
- Text amendment for animal units and honeybees – Ordinance 263, Third Series
- Navarre Parking Lot – Authorization for Planning
Park Commission Meeting
The Orono Park Commission is meeting to discuss several park-related items, including a pickleball presentation, playground updates for Summit Beach and Crystal Bay, a review of park assignments, and the Parks Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes welcoming new commissioners and a staff update.
- Pickleball presentation
- Summit Beach playground discussion
- Crystal Bay playground discussion
- Parks Capital Improvement Plan review
- Park assignments review
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, claims, and several resolutions. A public hearing will be held on a variance request for a property at 365 Old Crystal Bay Road North, and the council will also receive a third-quarter financial report.
- Public hearing on LA21-000068: side yard and building height variances for 365 Old Crystal Bay Road North
- Resolution No. 7230: Carman Bay Lake Improvement District Levy
- Resolution No. 7231: Certification of Delinquent Utilities
- Approval of lighting for Casco Park Ice Rink
- Approval to solicit for Parks Full-Time Maintenance Worker
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed text amendments to the city's zoning code. One amendment concerns regulations for animal units, and the other addresses solar energy systems. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing on text amendment LA21-000065 to Chapter 78 regarding animal units
- Public hearing on text amendment LA21-000067 to Section 78-1379 regarding solar energy systems
- Approval of minutes from September 20, 2021
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several land-use items, including conditional use permits, variances, and plats, as well as a grant approval and a bond refund resolution. The council will also receive a presentation on the Diamond Lake Regional Trail and discuss preliminary plats and a concept review for properties on Westlake Street and Carman Avenue.
- Conditional Use Permit for Spring Hill Golf Club, 725 Sixth Avenue North (Resolution 7220)
- Variances for properties on Loma Linda Avenue (Resolutions 7221, 7222)
- Final Plat for 1700 Shoreline Drive (Resolution 7223)
- Preliminary Plat for 2710 Pence Lane and 2709 Walters Port
- Refund 2010A Bonds – Resolution 7229
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will consider adopting the 2022 preliminary tax levy and general fund budget, along with several consent agenda items including hiring a police officer and accepting donations. The meeting also includes a presentation from Representative Kelly Morrison and a report on a legal services rate increase.
- Adopt 2022 Preliminary Tax Levy – Resolution No. 7218
- Adopt 2022 Preliminary General Fund Budget – Resolution No. 7219
- Request to Hire Full-Time Police Officer – Colin Hennessey
- Big Island Park ADA Trail Project (19-033) – Final Pay Application and Closeout
- City Attorney Legal Services Rate Increase
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission is holding public hearings on six land-use applications, including preliminary plats, variances, a zone change concept review, and a conditional use permit. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the August 16, 2021 meeting.
- Preliminary plat for Bob Erickson, 365 Westlake Street (LA21-000057)
- Preliminary plat for Eric Vogstrom o/b/o William and Susan Dunkley, 2709 Walters Port Lane (LA21-000061)
- Zone change concept review for Don Gamble o/b/o Kim Edwards, Trustee, 2480 Carman Street (LA21-000062)
- Variances for Robert Linden Construction, 1074 Loma Linda Avenue (LA21-000051)
- Variance for Allison Celms and Oliver White, 1040 Loma Linda Avenue (LA21-000059)
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, several property variance requests, and a closed legal strategy session. The most consequential item is the closed meeting to discuss settlement strategy in seven pending lawsuits against the city, including cases involving the Burwell and Jacobs trusts, Jay and Kendall Nygard, James Hillegass, Barbara Schmidt, and an unfiled Bonnett matter.
- Long Lake Fire Command Vehicle Purchase
- Public Works Facility Civil Engineering and Survey Proposal
- Walters Port Water Main Replacement Project (21-022) final pay request and closeout
- 20-014 Sewer Rehabilitation final pay request and closeout
- Closed meeting for attorney-client privileged discussion on seven lawsuits
Park Commission Meeting
The Orono Park Commission is meeting to discuss routine updates, including approval of prior meeting minutes, chair and goals updates, and a partnership opportunity for the Casco Point Ice Rink. The commission will also review the 2022 parks budget and the Parks Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
- Casco Point Ice Rink improvements and partnership opportunity
- 2022 Parks Budget Review
- Parks Capital Improvement (CIP) Review
- Park Commission Goals and Assignments Update
- Approval of May 3, 2021 Park Minutes
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to handle a consent agenda with routine items, including minutes, claims, a donation, a change order for the Tonkawa Phase II Forcemain Replacement, a right-of-way vacation, a subordination agreement, variances, and a parks superintendent appointment. They will also hear a presentation from the Long Lake Waters Association, discuss a variance request, and consider a golf course event funding request.
- Tonkawa Phase II Forcemain Replacement – Change Order and Pay Request
- LA20-000075 – Brian & Anne Huisman, 1121 North Arm Drive – Vacation of Right of Way – Resolution No. 7212
- LA21-000047 – MATCOM: Mark Matasocsky o/b/o Temple Israel of Minneapolis, 645 Tonkawa Road, Variances – Resolution No. 7213
- LA21-000048 – Courtney Paulsen, 1090 Wildhurst Trail, Variances
- Parks and Golf Course Superintendent Appointment
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three variance requests for properties on Casco Point Road, Crystal Bay Road, and Shadywood Road. The commission will also receive an update on the August 9 City Council meeting and consider approval of the agenda and minutes from July 19.
- LA21-000050: Alyssa Dwyer, 2915 Casco Point Road, variances
- LA21-000052: Petit Design - Barry Petit, 3355 Crystal Bay Road, variances
- LA21-000054: Sharratt Design & Co., 2695 Shadywood Road, variance
- Update on August 9, 2021 City Council meeting
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including several land-use applications, a comprehensive plan amendment, and a dock licensing ordinance. The agenda includes consent items such as minutes, claims, permits, and a public works utility award, as well as public hearings on a variance, a master development plan with zone change, and a street vacation.
- LA21-000042 – Master Development Plan, Zone Change, and Preliminary Plat for 2060 Wayzata Blvd West (Resolution No. 7207)
- LA21-000045 – Variance for 4535 North Shore Drive (Resolution No. 7209)
- LA21-000046 – Comprehensive Plan Amendment #6 (Resolution No. 7210)
- LA21-000029 – Street Vacation at 365 Westlake Road (Resolution No. 7211)
- LA21-000047 – Variances for Temple Israel of Minneapolis, 645 Tonkawa Road
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 26, 2021, with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, claims, a rental license, an accountant appointment, and a superintendent resignation. The council will also consider a final plat for Orono Crossings, a text amendment on dock licenses and Big Island, a master development plan with zone change and preliminary plat for 2060 Wayzata Blvd West, and discuss water conservation during drought.
- LA21-000036 – Final plat for Outlot A, Stonebay – Orono Crossings (David Weekley Homes and University of St. Thomas)
- LA21-000040 – Text amendment related to dock licenses and Big Island
- LA21-000042 – Master Development Plan, Zone Change, and Preliminary Plat for 2060 Wayzata Blvd West (CBS MN Properties, LLC)
- Appointment of Accountant – Carrie Krienke
- Water Conservation During Drought discussion
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five items, including a vacation of platted rights-of-way, three lakeshore setback variances, and a comprehensive plan amendment. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from June 21, 2021, and receive an update on the July 12 City Council meeting.
- Vacation of platted rights-of-way at 365 Westlake Street (LA21-000029)
- Lakeshore setback variance for 47 sq ft deck addition at 4535 North Shore Drive (LA21-000045)
- Setback variances for boat storage building at 645 Tonkawa Road (LA20-000047)
- Setback variances for second story addition at 1090 Wildhurst Trail (LA21-000048)
- Comprehensive plan amendment affecting 2060 Wayzata Blvd W, 3025 Wayzata Blvd W, and Shoreline Drive (LA21-000046)
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a major development proposal, land-use resolutions, and routine approvals. The most consequential item is a request for master development plan approval, zone change, and preliminary plat for a property at 2060 Wayzata Blvd West. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including permits, hires, and agreements.
- LA21-000042 – CBS MN Properties, LLC, 2060 Wayzata Blvd West: Master Development Plan Approval, Zone Change, and Preliminary Plat
- LA21-000040 – Text Amendment Related to Dock Licenses on Big Island
- LA21-000037 – Onyx Performance Investment, LLC, 135 Orono Orchard Rd: Orchard Creek Final Plat – Resolution
- Approval to Hire Part-Time Officer
- Approval of the Embedded Social Worker Joint Powers Agreement
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items including trail improvements, several variance requests, and a resolution for sign variances. They will also hold public hearings on a variance request and the annual MS4 storm water permit, and discuss providing public works services to Spring Park.
- Lurton Park Trail Improvements
- Big Island Park ADA Trail Project (19-033) – Interpretive Signage & State Grant Agreement
- LA21-000035 – Darrin Rosha o/b/o Orono Station West, LLC, 2160 Wayzata Blvd West, Sign Variances – Resolution
- LA21-000030 – Tom Bergstrom, 1509 Long Lake Boulevard, Variances – Resolution
- LA21-000032 – Al Azad, 165 Bederwood Drive, Variances – Resolution
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four land-use applications, including variances, a site plan with zoning change and plat, and a vacation request. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting, and receive an update on the June 14, 2021 City Council meeting.
- LA21-000041: Thomas Wilson, 1955 Heritage Drive, variances
- LA21-000042: Mohegan Hansen for CBS MN Properties, 2060 Wayzata Blvd West, site plan, zoning change, plat
- LA20-000043: Eric Luth for Onyx Performance Investment LLC, 135 Orono Orchard Road, vacation
- LA21-000044: Lecy Bros., 3297 Casco Circle, variances
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on seven items, including six variance requests and one text amendment related to sign regulations. The commission will also receive an update on the May 10, 2021 City Council meeting. The agenda includes approval of the April 19, 2021 meeting minutes.
- Variance for Tom Bergstrom, 1509 Long Lake Blvd (LA21-000030)
- Variance for BCD Homes for Steve & Sara Zawoyski, 724 Tonkawa Rd (LA21-000031)
- Variances for Al Azad, 165 Bederwood Dr (LA21-000032)
- Variances for Dupont Construction for Carolyn & Mason Hardy, 1579 Maple Place (LA20-000033)
- Variance for Darrin Rosha for Orono Station West, 2160 W. Wayzata Blvd (LA21-000035)
Planning Commission Meeting (Bad Audio)
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three variance requests, two text amendments (boat storage and plumbing in accessory buildings), and a sketch plan for a property on Walters Port Road. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from March 15, 2021, and administer oaths of office to three commissioners. An update on the April 12 City Council meeting is also scheduled.
- Variance request by Mark Prueter at 3215 Crystal Bay Road (LA21-000023)
- Variance request by Lorraine Goodwald at 706 North Arm Drive (LA21-000024)
- Variance request by JALIN Design, LLC at 1395 Orono Lane (LA21-000026)
- Text amendment related to boat storage (LA20-000047)
- Text amendment related to plumbing in accessory buildings (LA21-000027)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on nine items, including variances, conditional use permits, a dock permit, a preliminary plat, a text amendment on boat storage, and a concept plan. They will also elect a chair and vice chair and receive an update on the March 8 City Council meeting.
- Variance for Schimmel Construction at 1405 Rest Point Rd
- Dock permit on right-of-way for Joe Thull at 480 Big Island
- Conditional use permits for Glenn Solie (3500 Bayside Rd) and Todd Ziesmer (3440 Bayside Rd)
- Variances for Jacob Brown at 4085 Watertown Rd and Alliance Builders at 15 Stubbs Bay Road
- Preliminary plat for John Newell at 1485 6th Ave N
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on 11 land-use applications, including variances, conditional use permits, a vacation, and a comprehensive plan amendment for MUSA expansion. They will also discuss a sketch plan for a property at Highway 12 and Willow Drive and receive an update on the February 8 City Council meeting.
- LA21-000014: University of St. Thomas project at NW corner of Willow and Wayzata Blvd — comprehensive plan amendment, site plan, zone change, preliminary plat
- LA21-000006: City of Orono MUSA expansion at 365 Old Crystal Bay Road North
- LA21-000007: Pillar Homes variances at 3220 Navarre Lane
- LA21-000013: Bob Johnston conditional use permit at 2190 Wayzata Blvd W
- LA21-000015: Miller Living Trust sketch plan at SE corner of Highway 12 and Willow Drive
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat, two variances, a conditional use permit, and two city-initiated text amendments. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from November 16, 2020, and a discussion on a Planning Commission liaison to City Council meetings.
- Preliminary Plat for 1700 Shoreline Drive (LA20-48)
- Variance for solar installation at 3145 North Shore Drive (LA20-73)
- Conditional Use Permit for 2425 Thoroughbred Lane (LA20-76)
- Variance for 2967 Casco Point Road (LA20-77)
- Text amendments on appeals (LA21-01) and dry buildable definition (LA21-02)