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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 25, 1993 ENGINEER REPORT • ( #9) PAY REQUEST #7 - STUBBS BAY SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Jabbour, to recommend payment of request #7 to Progressive Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $138,006.14 but to hold the check until Bederwood Park is cleaned up. Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #10) RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR COOPERATIVE SERVICE STUDIES It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Kelley, to deny the resolution in support. Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #11) LEGAL SERVICES Mr. Barrett from Popham Haik was present. Moorse explained the 1993 proposal for legal services by Popham Haik, along with information for civil legal services for the past three years. Hurr asked what other cities Popham Haik represents. Mr. Barrett replied they represent St. Louis Park, Afton, Minnetrista, Excelsior and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. • Hurr stated she would like to know the retainer charge for the other cities. It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Jabbour to recommend continuation of the contract for the next three months and to request the City Administrator to prepare an RFP for 1994 within the next two weeks. Ayes 3, Nays 2. Mayor Callahan and Kelley voted nay. ( #12) STEP ADJUSTMENT FOR STEVE SULLIVAN, POLICE CHIEF It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Jabbour to table the adjustment until January of 1994, or such earlier time as may be appropriate. Ayes 5, Nays 0. *( #13) STEP ADJUSTMENT FOR SCOTT OBERAIGNER It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Jabbour to recommend approval of the Step Adjustment for Scott Oberaigner from Step 3, Level 5 ($12.864 per hour) to Step 4, Level 5 ($13.541 per hour) effective October 25, 1993. Ayes 5, Nays 0. *( #14) GRASS SEEDING AT NEW CITY FACILITIES It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Jabbour to recommend approval of the grass seeding. Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #15) SPRING PARK POLICE CONTRACT Moorse explained that the language of the hold harmless clause and the termination clause is • causing some concern for Spring Park. Spring Park has suggested that if the contract is terminated for cause, they not have to pay the termination costs. C: