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OronoMN averageUS Census ACS
Population
8,205
Per-capita income
$131,289
Median home value
$952,400
Bachelor's or higher
69%
Typical home value $1,159,285 +6.3% yr/yr · +33.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Fri Aug 21, 2026

City Council Work Session

Council to discuss Lake Minnetonka boat launch use and enforcement

The Orono City Council is holding a work session to discuss two topics: the historical perspective of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District and the use and enforcement of public boat launches. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion items and procedural matters.

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Agenda City Council Work Session Monday, August 24, 2026, 4:00 PM City Council Chambers | 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 952-249-4600 /oronomn.gov 1. Lake Minnetonka Conservation District - Historical Perspective 2. Public Boat Launches - Use and Enforcement Roll Call Work Session Item Adjournment Sign up for email notifications at oronomn.gov
Fri Aug 21, 2026

City Council

Council to award Hackberry Park revitalization and lift station contracts

The Orono City Council will vote on several routine items, including hiring a police officer, accepting donations, and awarding contracts for the Lift Station 18 Forcemain Replacement and the Hackberry Park Revitalization Project. They will also discuss the 2026 community survey, the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District's 2027 budget and levy, and an election recap.

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Agenda City Council Meeting Monday, August 24, 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. Work Session Schedule 4. Hire Police Officer 5. Donation - Gift Card to Police - Resolution 7709 6. Donation - Gift Card to Parks - Resolution 7710 7. Donation - Election Volunteer Time - Resolution 7708 8. Election Recap 9. Solicitor - Time Extension 10. Contract for Construction Services - Lift Station 18 Forcemain Replacement 11. 2026 Community Survey 12. Lake Minnetonka Conservation District - 2027 Budget, Levy, and Operations 13. Hackberry Park Revitalization Project (24-028) Award 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. Speakers should state their name and home address at the podium before speaking. Speakers should be mindful of time and limit their remarks to three (3) minutes to allow sufficient opportun …
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Fri Aug 14, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear 4 variance/CUP requests, pick liaison

The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four land-use applications: three variance requests and one conditional use permit. The commission will also select a liaison to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. The commission is advisory to the City Council, and any actions taken will be scheduled for a future Council meeting.

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Agenda Planning Commission Monday, August 17, 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 July 20, 2026 5. Public Hearings 5.1. LA26-000030, Gordon James Construction, 915 Brown Rd N, Variance, Public Hearing (Staff: Melanie Curtis) 5.2. LA26-000031, SJ Fisher Construction o/b/o River Valley Marine, 1444 Shoreline Drive, Variances (Matthew Karney) 5.3. LA26-000032, Orono Montessori School, 850 Wayzata Boulevard West, Conditional Use Permit (Matthew Karney) 5.4. LA26-000033, Lecy Brothers Homes & Remodeling, o/b/o Ann Theisen, 815 Partenwood Road, Variances (Staff: Melanie Curtis) 6. Other Items 6.1. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Liaison 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 this agenda, they will be scheduled for an upcoming City Council meeting. A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance of a Planning Commission meeting to hear comments made, though no action or deliberation of the Council will occur. Sign up for email notifications at https://w …
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Fri Aug 7, 2026

City Council

Orono City Council to award lift station contract, decide land use cases

The Orono City Council will consider routine consent items including minutes, claims, and an acting sergeant appointment, then take action on several land use applications and a public works contract. The agenda includes awarding a contract for the Lift Station 18 Cherry Place Forcemain Replacement and deciding on variances, a conditional use permit, an easement vacation, and a site plan review. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

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Agenda City Council Meeting Monday, August 10, 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. Appoint Acting Sergeant 4. Lift Station 18 Cherry Place Forcemain Replacement (26-018) - Award 5. LA26-000022, 500 Orchard Park Road, Variances - Resolution 7702 6. LA26-000014, Woodhill Country Club, 200 Woodhill Road, Conditional Use Permit - Resolution 7700 7. LA26-000026, 2055 Spates Avenue, Variances - Resolution 7704 8. LA26-000027, 2885 6th Avenue North, Easement Vacation - Resolution 7706 9. LA26-000028, 3895 Shoreline Drive, Variances - Resolution 7707 10. LA26-000020, 795 Old Crystal Bay Road North, Site Plan Review and Variances - Resolution 7701 11. LA26-000025, 1555 Orchard Beach Place, Variances - Resolution 7703 12. Work Session Schedule Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Oath of Office Police - Officer Whitfield 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. 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. Speakers shoul …
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Fri Aug 7, 2026

City Council Work Session

Council to review 2027 enterprise fund budgets

The Orono City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2027 Enterprise Fund Budgets. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the agenda contains no other substantive business.

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Agenda City Council Work Session Monday, August 10, 2026, 5:00 PM City Council Chambers | 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 952-249-4600 / oronomn.gov 1. 2027 Enterprise Fund Budgets Roll Call Work Session Item Adjournment Sign up for email notifications at oronomn.gov
Mon Aug 3, 2026

Parks Commission Work Session

Parks Commission to review park standards and lake access points

The Orono Parks Commission will hold a work session to review park standards, lake access points, and a pollinator garden update. The meeting will also discuss goals and budget timing for future planning.

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Agenda Parks Commission Work Session Monday, August 3, 2026, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers | 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 952-249-4600 / oronomn.gov Roll Call Work Session Item Park Standard Review Lake Access Point Review Monarch Pledge Pollinator Garden Update Goals Review Budget Timing Adjournment Sign up for email notifications at oronomn.gov
Mon Jul 27, 2026

City Council Work Session

Customer Service Goal Update at City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to receive an update on customer service goals. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda contains only this single work session item along with routine roll call and adjournment.

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Agenda City Council Work Session Monday, July 27, 2026, 5:00 PM City Council Chambers | 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 952-249-4600 / oronomn.gov 1. Customer Service Goal Update Roll Call Work Session Item Adjournment Sign up for email notifications at oronomn.gov
Mon Jul 27, 2026

City Council

City Council to review 2026 General Fund Budget Amendment

The City Council will discuss a budget amendment for the 2026 General Fund and review the LMCD budget. The body is also considering several land use variances and infrastructure contracts.

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Agenda City Council Meeting Monday, July 27, 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. 2026 General Fund Budget Amendment 4. Resignation - Community Service Officer 5. Solicitor - Time Extension 6. Accept Sanitary Sewer Improvements - Wildhurst Forest Extension 7. Award Contract - Curb and Gutter Improvements - Carman & Frederick Streets 8. LA26-000019, 1101 Ferndale Road West, Variances, Resolution 7695 9. Donation - Irrigation for Bederwood Park - Resolution 7699 10. Purchase Capital Equipment - Skid Steer Asphalt Planer Attachment 11. LA26-000015, 1200 Wildhurst Trl, Waiver of the 6-month application resubmittal waiting period, After-the-Fact Variance and Conditional Use Permit, Resolution 7696 12. LA26-000029, 3125 Casco Circle, Variance, Resolution 7697 13. LMCD Budget Review 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. 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. Speakers sh …
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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 …
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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 …
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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
🌐 County-level context (Hennepin County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2021)
Business establishments40,486 (939,201 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,685/mo (12 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.3% (low numeracy 20% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.493
All kids
0.429
Black kids
0.343

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