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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 23, 1992 APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE OF PAYMENT NO. 1 - CONT. It was moved by Callahan," seconded by Mayor Peterson, to approve the payment for site clearing to Steininger Construction Co. in the amount of $60,750.00 and for partial construction manager fee to" "Kraus - Anderson in the amount of $22;443.00. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #22) SPEED STUDY - EAST LONG LAKE ROAD - RESOLUTION #3101 Goetten expressed her surprise that it wasn't a posted speed limit and asked if there was a cost for the speed study.. s' Gerhardson explained that there would be no cost and that the study is done scientifically and mechanically. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to adopt Resolution #3101 to request the Minnesota Department of Transportation to conduct a speed study on East Long Lake Road. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #23) BATHROOM IMPROVEMENTS ORONO GOLF COURSE ' Goetten asked if a new bathroom would be installed -. Gerhardson explained that changes are necessary because of deterioration but because the City must conform to the Americans With Disabilities Act there has been an increase in costs. Mayor Peterson asked if the bathroom would be wheelchair'accessible. Gerhardson answered that would be the ultimate goal. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to approve the budget improvements for the bathroom at the Orono Golf Course. Ayes 4, nays 0. ( #24) PRESENTATION BY FRANK HORNSTEIN OF CLEAN WATER ACTION CONCERNING THE CORCORAN ASH REUSE PROJECT Mayor Peterson introduced Frank Hornstein of the Clean Water Action Group, Fred Gustin from Metro Services and Ms Maryann Campo who are involved in this project. Hornstein proceeded to inform everyone that he is a Co-"director of Clean Water Action, a national organization, and in charge of the Minnesota chapter. This is a technical environmental issue. Incinerator ash has two different waste streams, the fly ash which are highly concentrated particles trapped in the air pollution control of the incinerator stack and the bottom ash which does not contain the highly concentrated toxins.. This by- product of the combustion process contains very highly concentrated levels of toxic metals and the ash has been found to be- hazardous. A decision will be made tomorrow from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding disposal of ash in a facility that meets hazardous waste regulations. Various reports and 9