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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 22, 1990 CITY FACILITIES CONTINUED the present site and have not been convinced that the Highway 12 site is most suitable. I would like to have more information and make a decision when it is nearly time for the option to expire." Nettles said, "I do not understand, Barb, how we can provide the :_ nformation that the public is requesting without targeting in on a particular site. I do agree that the elections have nothing to do with this. Everyone pretty much agrees that we need a new facility." Motion, Ayes -2, Peterson, Goetten, and Callahan, Nay. Motion failed. Callahan said, "I would like the opportunity to review the drawings provided by the Architect to determine whether or not we need to have all of the features and spaces shown." It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Peterson, to table this matter until November 26, 1990, to provide time to see comparisons and information regarding building spaces and requirements and financing options. Mayor Grabek stated that such information has already been reviewed, but he suggested that Staff provide a compilation of the information pertaining to space needs, financing alternatives and building types that could be constructed on each site. He said, "I would like to be able to make some forward motion at the November 26, 1990 Council meeting. We should be able to select a site, but not necessarily exercise the option. If that is agreeable, I will not oppose the one month delay. Callahan stated that he could not commit to • what he may do a month from now. Goetten stated that she would like more time for this issue to be discussed and more information to be provided. Mayor Grabek asked whether Council would like to a hold work session prior to the November 26, 1990. It was the consensus of Council that a workshop should be held. Motion, Ayes -4, Mayor Grabek, Nay. Motion passed. NAVARRE HEIGHTS DRAINAGE CONTINUATION Mabusth stated that the purpose of this continuation was to allow additional opportunity for public opinions to be expressed. Ms. Pam Peters, Togo Road, stated that she had missed the previous meeting and asked for a brief summary of the two options available to solve the drainage problem. Ms. Beth E.isher, 3556 Livingston Avenue, stated that a letter had been submitted to the City today that included the signature of 16 property owners that would be financially affected by this proposal. She said, "The 16 people are not in favor of the storm sewer project. We do not feel that our property values will be increased by the amount of the assessment. We think there are other options that have not been explored. We believe it is possible for the Cuffs to construct a garage on that lot without assessing the neighborhood for a sewer project. The Cuffs have made changes to lot and perhaps if those - 14 - 0