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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL. MEETING HELD ON MAY 8, 1995 • ( #11 - Crystal Bay Park Improvement Plan - Continued) The playground equipment is also part of Phase I but only one bid has been received. The Park Commissioners did not want to hold up the completion of the fence and landscaping while waiting for other bids to be received. Moorse asked if the neighbors were interested in assisting in the watering and maintenance of the landscaping. Gerhardson reported that the neighbors were involved in the project and would be interested in volunteering in this area. Kelley moved, Jabbour seconded, to approve the landscaping, fencing, and pathway bids for Crystal Bay Playground for an amount of $8,500 and that the amounts be paid from the Park Dedication Fund. Ayes 3, Nays 0. ( #12) 1994 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Moorse reported that the revenues exceeded the expenditures for 1994 by $200,000. There was an excess of $133,000 in revenues, and the expenditures were under budget by an additional $70,000. Callahan congratulated Moorse and Staff for their control of expenditures. • Callahan moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the implementation of the 1994 budget amendments as noted. Ayes 3, Nays 0. 11 Callahan noted the need for a workshop in June on the City's finances. Moorse reported on a meeting scheduled for July of 1995 concerning the 1996 budget. Jabbour noted that the LMCD will set their budget in May and hold a public hearing. Jabbour suggested the Council remain updated. ( #13) IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIRS AT GOLF COURSE Moorse reported that it has been found that the above ground tank used for irrigation at the golf course is beyond repair. Two options have been considered. A similar tank would cost $4000. To install a smaller pressurized system would allow the City the ability to expand the irrigation system in the future. Moorse recommended approval of the smaller tank with the larger potential. Kelley moved, Callahan seconded, to approve the repairs and upgrades to the Golf Course irrigation system in the amount of $4,250 to be funded from the Golf Course reserve fund. Ayes 3, Nays 0.