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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 24, 1991 ( #10)CITY FACILITIES FINANCING CONTINUED establish an HRA, which is to be drafted by the City Attorney and published by July 5, 1991. Motion, Ayes -4, Mayor Peterson, Nay. Motion passed. Mayor Peterson stated that she understood Council's reasoning -behind their vote to establish an HRA. She believed however, that due to the magnitude of costs involved with this project, that it should be put up for a referendum. Jabbour indicated that timing is critical in this process, as any delay may result in additional costs to taxpayers, should there be a change in interest rates. Jabbour stated that it is extremely important for Council to do the job they have been elected to do, as effectively as possible. It was his understanding that the interest. rate is at the second lowest point it- has had "in fourteen years. Jabbour urged Council to move swiftly on this matter. Bernhardson referred Council to the information regarding a draft time schedule for. the project that can be used as a guideline. He asked Council to accept the information, and stated that no action is needed on this aspect of this item. Issue number four set forth in Bernhardson's memo requested Council approval to send out the draft Request for Proposal for hiring a construction manager, as well as establishing a committee to interview candidates. It was moved by Mayor Peterson, seconded by Butler, to authorize Staff to seek proposals from qualified construction managers for use on the project. All voted aye. Motion passed. Bernhardson suggested it would be appropriate for the preparation of informational brochures to begin. He advised Council that the approximate cost of preparing the brochure would be $1,500, and the cost to produce and distribute it throughout the Community would also be approximately $1,500. Bernhardson asked Council to authorize the expenditure of approximately $3,000. It was moved by Butler, .seconded by Mayor Peterson, to authorize Boarman and Associates to prepare a draft brochure for review at the Council's July 8, 1991 Council meeting. All voted aye. Motion passed. The final City facilities issue Bernhardson presented for. Council's consideration and action pertained to the formation of a Design Committee. He stated that Mayor Peterson, and �Councilmembers Goetten and Butler -had expressed interest in serving on this. Committee, and asked that two members from the Planning Commission be involved as well. Bernhardson proposed a three - meeting schedule for the Design Committee. Goetten stated that Steve Wilson, who had served as the - 12 -