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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 23, 1990 FACILITIES PUBLIC MEETING REVIEW CONTINUED • Council would try to address all levels of income, geographical location, and age. The names would be placed in a hat and drawn out until 18 names were selected. Those persons would participate in the analysis of the facility, the construction, site and communication with the citizens. Mayor Grabek suggested that the drawing be set up so that there will be an equal representation of men and women, location, age, etc. Councilmember Goetten asked what staff will do in the event that any of the 18 persons initially selected chooses not to participate. Bernhardson said, "We will probably pull the entire list of 40 names and send letters to the first 18. If we get some rejections, we will go down the list until we have 18." Mayor Grabek suggested that the persons selected be contacted by telephone first. A follow up letter could be sent if the person wishes to participate. This was an informational item and there was no motion. ENGINEERING SERVICES REVIEW Bernhardson presented information for Council to review regarding a review of engineering services. Councilmember Goetten asked for information as to whether • our present Engineering firm has environmental engineers on staff. Bernhardson noted Goetten's request. There was no action taken on this item. FLEXIBLE BENEFIT STUDY Bernhardson presented information to Council regarding a flexible benefit program, including the cost of implementation and continued operation. Mayor Grabek asked if a flexible benefit package exists for municipalities. Bernhardson stated that DCA has been providing this type of program for many municipalities in the area. No action was taken on this item. MARINA LICENSES Bernhardson provided Council with information regarding the commercial marina license applications that have been received. Bernhardson stated that staff has reviewed each application to • - 12 -