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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, April 8, 2013 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />(10. STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT —LETTER OF SUPPORT, Continued) <br />McMillan stated this might be a way to have more consistent maintenance since there would be a steady <br />stream of revenue. <br />Printup stated while he has some concerns, it does seem to be a fairer way to do road maintenance and be <br />protective of the City from legalities. <br />Bremer moved, Levang seconded, to approve the letter of support for enabling legislation that <br />would authorize cities the ability to establish street improvement districts to fund municipal street <br />maintenance, construction, and reconstruction. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER'S UPDATE <br />Struve reported they are currently evaluating various advertisements for the Orono Golf Course. Some of <br />the improvements they are moving forward with include opening up the front door, painting, and various <br />other projects yet to be determined depending on volunteer availability and funding. The front door to the <br />club house has been evaluated and is in fairly good condition outside of some glass that needs to be <br />replaced. <br />Anderson asked if Struve got in contact with the lady that offered to help with the blog. <br />Struve indicated he has not been in contact with her at this time and that they are looking at different <br />options. <br />Anderson commented that would be a good opportunity to create a better blog and perhaps include some <br />graphics that would help marketing -wise. <br />Struve reported the City was approved for a grant for Bederwood from Hennepin County. Last fall the <br />City Council had authorized pursuing a grant but the City was not approved to receive a grant at that time. <br />Struve indicated he did reapply for a different grant with Hennepin County this year and the City has been <br />approved to receive $7,500 for new equipment at Bederwood. Struve indicated he will be meeting with <br />an equipment supplier later this week or next week to get a cost estimate. Struve stated he will bring that <br />additional information to the Council at a future meeting. <br />Levang asked what the plans are for the current equipment. <br />Struve indicated that would be removed and disposed of by the company that does the new work. In the <br />past the City has explored donating different equipment but it did not gain any traction. <br />Page 18 of 21 <br />