Orono public meetings in 2022
29 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing and vote on resolutions to adopt the final 2022 levy collectible in 2023, the 2023 General Fund budget, special revenue funds budgets, enterprise fund budget, 2023 fee schedule, and the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also consider several land-use items, including variances, a conditional use permit, a right-of-way vacation, and a development agreement assignment, plus routine consent agenda items.
- Adopt final 2022 levy collectible in 2023 (Resolution 7318)
- Adopt 2023 General Fund budget (Resolution 7319)
- Adopt 2023 fee schedule (Ordinance 281, Third Series)
- Variance for David Charlez Designs, 3275 Carman Road (Resolution 7324)
- Conditional use permit/variance for Patrick Regan, 200 Woodhill Road (Resolution 7325)
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including collective bargaining agreements with four unions, annual licenses, and several land-use resolutions. The agenda also includes reports from staff and the city attorney, plus public comments.
- Approval of collective bargaining agreements with LELS Local 40, LELS Local 168, OPEIU Local 12, and Local 49
- LA22-000052 – Denali Custom Homes, 1780 Shadywood Road, variances – Resolution No. 7313
- LA22-000061 – William & Kathleen Wanner, 1095 Ferndale Road West, 2nd extension of Resolution No. 7150 – Resolution No. 7314
- 2815 Casco Point Road, Valdes o/b/o Lisa Thostensen, emergency slope repair – Resolution No. 7315
- Approval of fireworks display permit for tree lighting event at Orono Public Golf Course – Resolution No. 7316
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six land-use applications, including a right-of-way vacation, several variances, and a conditional use permit. The commission will also receive an update from the November 14 City Council meeting. The agenda includes standard items like approval of the agenda and minutes from October 17, 2022.
- LA22-000050: Matt Johnson requests vacation of unimproved right-of-way at 1003 Wildhurst Trail (multiple PIDs)
- LA22-000051: Paul Taunton requests after-the-fact variance for hardcover within 75-foot setback at 3600 Ivy Place
- LA22-000054: David Charlez Designs requests average lakeshore setback variance for new home at 3275 Carman Road
- LA22-000055: Eskuche Design requests variances for average lakeshore setback, 75-foot lake setback, and hardcover for additions at 3838 Cherry Avenue
- LA22-000056: Patrick Regan with JDD Studio requests conditional use permit and variance for accessory structure addition at 200 Woodhill Road
City Council Meeting and Canvassing Board Meeting
The Orono City Council will meet to certify the November 8 municipal election results, consider approval of the Summit Beach Master Plan, and vote on a text amendment related to accessory dwelling units. The agenda also includes several land use items, a third quarter financial report, and the appointment of a fire chief.
- Certify results of November 8, 2022 municipal election (Resolution No. 7312)
- Approval of Summit Beach Master Plan
- Text amendment on accessory dwelling units (Ordinance No. 279, Third Series)
- Variances for Denali Custom Homes at 1780 Shadywood Road
- Appointment of a Fire Chief
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like meeting minutes, claims, and several resolutions, including a Hennepin County grant for pickleball courts and acceptance of improvements for Orchard Creek and Orono Crossing. A public hearing will address certification of delinquent utilities, and the council will consider a variance request for a property on Long Lake Boulevard.
- Resolution No. 7301: Carman Bay Lake Improvement District Levy
- Resolution No. 7305: Application for Hennepin County Sports Facility Grant for Pickleball Courts at Orono Golf
- Resolution No. 7304: Certification of Delinquent Utilities (public hearing)
- Resolution No. 7306: Variances for 1509 Long Lake Boulevard (Tom Bergstrom)
- Truck replacements and water softener replacement for water plant
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several land use requests including variances and a conditional use permit. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel hiring for maintenance and fire chief roles.
- Variance for 1153 Elmwood Avenue (Resolution No. 7296)
- Guest House Conditional Use Permit for 3345 Fox Street (Resolution No. 7297)
- Variance for 2675 Fox Street (Resolution No. 7298)
- Public Works Facility Award (Resolution No. 7299)
- Text Amendment for Accessory Building Height (Ordinance No. 278)
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will consider adopting the 2023 preliminary tax levy and general fund budget, as well as the Long Lake Fire operating budget, and will vote on a resolution to establish a fire department. The agenda also includes several consent items, public hearings on a pedestrian/bike project and a wetland overlay rezone, and a presentation on the school board levy.
- Adopt 2023 Preliminary Tax Levy – Resolution No. 7291
- Adopt 2023 Preliminary General Fund Budget – Resolution No. 7292
- Notice of Intent to Establish a Fire Department – Resolution No. 7293
- Public Works Facility (21-039) – Award
- LA22-000049 – City of Orono, 365 Old Crystal Bay Road, rezone of official wetland overlay district map – Public Hearing
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five variance requests and a zoning text amendment, plus receive an update from the September 12 City Council meeting. The items include lakeshore and setback variances for decks, garage additions, and a conditional use permit for a guest house.
- LA22-000036: Scott Gates, 2815 Casco Point Road, lakeshore setback and side yard variances for deck and roof changes
- LA22-000043: Sanja deGarmo, 2675 Fox Street, front yard setback variance for garage addition
- LA22-000045: Addilay Homes & Remodeling, 1153 Elmwood Avenue, side and street yard setback variances for home addition
- LA22-000046: Eskuche Design, 3345 Fox Street, conditional use permit for guest house
- LA22-000048: Text amendment on accessory building height in RR-1A and RR-1B districts
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will consider a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including rental and tobacco licenses, a park gun club permit, and a personnel handbook. The council will also hold public hearings and vote on several property variances, a zoning amendment, and a Fox Street planning presentation. The meeting will close with a closed session to discuss labor negotiation strategy with multiple unions.
- New tobacco license for Orono Tobacco Shop Inc.
- Variances at 1950 Concordia Street, 1971 Fagerness Point Road, 3349 Crystal Bay Rd, 3005 Casco Point Road, 1444 Shoreline Drive, 1354 Rest Point Circle
- Public hearing on zoning amendment at 365 Old Crystal Bay Road
- Fox Street Preliminary Planning and Engineering Presentation
- Closed session on labor negotiations with LELS Local 168, LELS Local No. 40, IUOE Local No. 49, OPEIU Local No. 12
Park Commission Meeting
The Orono Park Commission is holding a work session to gather public input on Casco Circle Park, receive staff and commissioner updates, and break into subcommittees for further discussion.
- Casco Circle Park listening session
- Staff update
- Commissioner updates
- Chair update
- Subcommittee breakout sessions
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to consider routine items including approval of minutes, claims, a rental license, and a resignation. They will also vote on appointing a police sergeant and a community service officer, accepting a donation for National Night Out, and approving concrete curbing and culvert replacement. The council will discuss fire department equipment procurement and the second quarter financial report, and hold a discussion on city signs.
- Approval to appoint Colin Hennessy as Police Sergeant
- Approval to appoint Julia Knapek as Community Service Officer
- Fire Department Equipment Procurement – CMD 2 (22-047)
- Approval of Installation of Concrete Curbing and Replacement of a Road Culvert (22-027)
- Second Quarter Financial Report
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six variance requests, mostly for lakeshore properties, and receive an update on the August 8 City Council meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Petit Design, 3349 Crystal Bay Road: setback and hardcover variances for house and deck addition
- 612 Signs, 1444 Shoreline Drive: setback variance for new monument sign
- Bill Peters, 1950 Concordia Street: average lakeshore setback variance for deck reconstruction
- Kris Murphy, 1971 Fagerness Point Road: 75-foot lake setback variance for retaining walls and stairs
- Eskuche Design, 3005 Casco Point Road: average lakeshore setback variance for new home
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will consider routine items including approval of minutes, claims, rental licenses, and appointments of Laura Oakden as Community Development Director and Natalie Nye as City Planner. They will also vote on a fee schedule amendment, a generator replacement, a watermain project award, and several variance requests.
- Appointment of Laura Oakden as Community Development Director
- Appointment of Natalie Nye as City Planner
- Amend Fee Schedule – Convenience Fee
- Back Up Generator Replacement for Lift Station #14 (Orchard Beach)
- Watermain Replacement Project (22-023) – Award
Park Commission Meeting (Bad Audio)
The Orono Park Commission is meeting to approve minutes from May and June 2022, discuss pickleball courts, and review a draft of the 2023 Parks Long Term Planning document. The agenda is brief and contains no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals.
- Approval of 5/2/2022 Park Commission Minutes
- Approval of 6/6/2022 Park Commission Minutes
- Discussion of Pickleball Courts
- Review of Draft 2023 Parks Long Term Planning
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several land use matters, including a property condition confirmation and variance requests. The agenda also includes a report on the 2022 Pay Equity and fire department equipment procurement.
- Confirmation of approval conditions for Robert D. Erickson at 365 Westlake Street (Resolution 7277)
- Spruce Place Right-of-Way Adjustment
- Variance requests for Al Azad at 165 Bederwood Drive (Resolution 7278)
- Fire Department Equipment Procurement – CMD 1 and CMD 2 (22-047)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items, including three variance requests for lakefront properties and an update on the July 11 City Council meeting. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the June 21 meeting.
- Variance for lakeyard setbacks at 1350 Rest Point Circle to replace retaining walls and lake access stairs (LA22-000034)
- Variance for hardcover, lot area, and lot width at 2659 Casco Point Road for redevelopment (LA22-000035)
- Variance for lakeyard setbacks at 1354 Rest Point Circle to replace retaining walls and lake access stairs (LA22-000038)
- Update on July 11, 2022 City Council meeting
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will vote on consent agenda items including project awards, property disposals, and land-use requests. They will also hear presentations on Tour de Tonka and LCMD, and discuss several development proposals. The meeting will close for security and property purchase discussions.
- North Shore Ravine Stabilization Project (22-028) – Award
- Watermain Replacement Project (22-023) – Re-bid
- Lot width variances for 3683 and 3685 North Shore Drive (LA22-000017)
- Guest house CUP for 3350 Fox Street (LA22-000024)
- Closed sessions for security procedures and offer to purchase city property (PID: 3411823320050)
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing on the MS4 stormwater permit, consider two zoning variance requests on North Shore Drive, and discuss the Navarre Parking Lot project. The council will also vote on hiring a full-time officer and an emergency slope failure resolution, and will enter a closed session to consider an offer to purchase city-owned property.
- Public hearing for MS4 Storm Water Permit
- Variance request LA22-000028 at 2605 North Shore Drive (Resolution No. 7272)
- Lot width variance for 3683 and 3685 North Shore Drive
- Approval to hire full-time officer
- Closed session to consider offer to purchase city property (PID: 3411823320050)
Planning Commission Meeting Audio Only
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six items, including a conditional use permit for a guest house, several variance requests, and a sketch plan for a subdivision. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and receive an update on the June 13 City Council meeting.
- Conditional use permit for guest house at 3350 Fox Street (LA22-000024)
- Front and side yard setback variances for garage addition at 165 Bederwood Drive (LA22-000026)
- Variances for new home construction at 2605 North Shore Drive, including lakeshore and wetland buffer (LA22-000028)
- Height variance for accessory building at 2880 Fox Street (LA22-000029)
- Sketch plan for subdivision at 4025 Watertown Road (LA22-000027)
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several land-use items. The agenda includes consent items like licenses and hiring, plus public hearings on a final plat for Long Bridge and variances for a property on Loma Linda Ave. A sketch plan for a development on Wayzata Blvd is also scheduled for discussion.
- Final plat approval for Long Bridge (Resolution No. 7263)
- Variances for Robert Linden Construction at 1074 Loma Linda Ave. (Resolution No. 7221)
- Sketch plan for Eisinger Flats by Lakewest Development at 3245 Wayzata Blvd
- Approval to hire a full-time police officer
- Approval of one-day gambling license (Resolution No. 7266)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six items, including a lot width variance request, a conditional use permit for a guest house, and four zoning text amendments. The text amendments address irrigation system setbacks, dock easements in the Seasonal Recreational district, exterior storage requirements, and vegetation removal in the Shoreland Overlay district. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the April 18, 2022 meeting and workshop, and receive an update on the May 9, 2022 City Council meeting.
- LA22-000017: Lot width variances for 3683 & 3685 North Shore Drive (Jon Ressler)
- LA22-000024: Conditional use permit for guest house at 3350 Fox Street (Sharratt Design)
- LA22-000018: Text amendment to allow irrigation systems in required yards
- LA22-000019: Text amendment for dock easements in RS District for Big Island owners
- LA22-000021: Text amendment requiring vehicles be licensed, operable, and parked on hard surfaces
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to act on a consent agenda that includes hiring a part-time officer and seasonal employees, a full-time public works maintenance worker, a sanitary sewer rehabilitation award, and bids for the Public Works Facility project. They will also hold public hearings on several zoning variance requests and review a sketch plan for a development on Casco Point Road.
- 2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Award (22-014)
- Public Works Facility (21-039) - Bids
- LA21-000051 – Robert Linden Construction, 1074 Loma Linda Ave., Setback Variances
- LA22-000014 – Eric Zehnder, 940 North Arm Drive, Variance – Resolution No. 7264
- LA22-000012 – Stonewood LLC., 2987 & 3005 Casco Point Road, Sketch Plan
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on a 3.2 malt liquor off-sale license for Holiday Superstores LLC at 2420 Shadywood Road. The consent agenda includes routine items such as meeting minutes, claims/bills, garbage hauler licenses, and acceptance of a resignation. Public comments and staff reports are also scheduled.
- Public hearing on 3.2 malt liquor off-sale license – Holiday Superstores LLC, 2420 Shadywood Road
- Approval of garbage hauler licenses
- Authorization to accept Zach Hway resignation
- Claims/Bills approval
- Meeting minutes of April 11, 2022
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a lakeshore setback variance for a pool and patio, and sketch plans for two developments. They will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and receive an update on the April 11 City Council meeting.
- LA22-000014: Zehnder Homes requests average lakeshore setback variance for pool, patio, and retaining wall at 940 North Arm Drive
- LA22-000012: Stonewood LLC sketch plan for 2987 + 3005 Casco Point Rd and PID 20-117-23-34-0027
- LA22-000015: North Shore Development Partners sketch/concept plan for Eisinger Flats at 3245 Wayzata Boulevard West
- Update on April 11, 2022 City Council meeting
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes hiring a full-time police officer, appointing seasonal employees, purchasing a diagnostic computer, and renewing a MnDOT master contract. The council will also hold public hearings on several variance requests and a conditional use permit for properties on Bohns Point Road and Casco Point Road.
- Request to hire full-time police officer
- MnDOT Master Contract Renewal – Resolution No. 7261
- Big Island Dock License Request – Site BI-6, Joe Thull
- Variance for 1270 Wildhurst Trail (LA22-000008)
- Variances and Conditional Use Permit for 2967 & 2941 Casco Point Road (LA22-000001)
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will meet to consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, claims, a rental license, and several resolutions. Notable items include authorizing backup generators for Lift Station #19 on Loma Linda Ave, a 2022 sanitary sewer inspection, and accepting a donation. The meeting also includes public comments and reports from staff and the mayor.
- 22-019: Back Up Generators for Lift Station #19 (Loma Linda Ave)
- 2022 Sanitary Sewer Inspection
- Public Works Facility MnDOT Conveyance
- Authorization to Accept Jay Dembouski Resignation – Resolution No. 7252
- Appointment of Park Commissioners – Resolution No. 7250
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several variance requests and a conditional use permit, including a retaining wall reconstruction, a guest house, a home addition, a new home construction, and a subdivision sketch plan. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and receive an update on the February 14 City Council meeting.
- LA21-000076: Yardscapes, Inc. requests hardcover and 75-foot lakeyard setback variances for retaining wall at 1720 Bohns Point Road
- LA22-000001: Tim & Leslie Oare and John & Michele Abbott request variances and CUP for guest house at 2941/2967 Casco Point Road
- LA22-000005: Charles Welf requests front yard setback variance for home addition at 2590 Watertown Road
- LA22-000007: Alma Homes, LLC requests lot area/width and setback variances for new home at 65 Stubbs Bay Road North
- LA22-000002: Jim Hillier subdivision sketch plan at 1245 Arbor Street
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, a conditional use permit for a property on Ivy Place, and a text amendment related to park dedication. The meeting also includes reports from staff and a closed session to evaluate the City Administrator's performance.
- Conditional Use Permit for Paul Taunton, 3600 Ivy Place (Resolution No. 7249)
- Text amendment on park dedication (Ordinance No. 268 and Summary Ordinance No. 269)
- Final pay request for 2020 Street Maintenance Project (20-001)
- Rehabilitation of Lift Station 3 (3400 East Lake Street) and Lift Station 11 (1813 Fagerness Point Road)
- Approval of Crystal Bay Park playground updates
Park Commission Meeting
The Orono City Council is meeting to discuss updates from the Parks Commission committees and goals, receive a Parks Department update, and view a presentation on Orono branding. The agenda includes these items as discussion topics, with no specific decisions or votes listed.
- Parks Commission Committees & Goals Update
- Parks Department Update
- Orono Branding Presentation