08-28-1991 Council Minutes City Facilites Public Hearing

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P`UBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED CITY FACILITIES — AUGUST 28, 1991 Jabbour warned that most of the lake area will probably be subject to a major redevelopment. Staff will be busier than ever. Boarman noted that there is only 500 s.f. of future expansion planned which is approximately $40,000, and if added in the future it would be alot more than that price. Farnham commended the Council on working hard and felt they have tried to cut the project. He noted that he will probably be at the meeting on Tuesday. In the past he had contacted City Hall and no one there could tell him where it was to be held and he felt that he was getting the run — around. L. Peterson asked how long those meetings run. Goetten announced anywhere from 1 -2 hours. Carol Albrecht, West Arm, asked how many households there are in Orono. Gerhardson confirmed there are about 2700. Laurie Peterson asked how one would go about getting on a committee. Mayor Peterson explained that the Citizen's Committee was selected by random of people the Council had contacted with varying backgrounds. Goetten also noted that all openings are also published in the newspaper. Al Peterson asked if the City has considered a newsletter. Goetten explained in the past the Council was concerned with the cost factor, but there currently are too many issues and the Council is now working on a newsletter. Gerhardson invited anyone to come to City Hall to see the plans which are available to the public. Mayor Peterson introduced Ron Moorse. He will become the City Administrator effective September 9, 1991. Farnharm asked if the 1.75% increase is to the total tax bill or just the City's portion. Goetten explained that the numbers published are the worst possible scenario. Drude noted that the State has a new system replacing the mill rate with net tax capacity rate of which a 1.75% increase would be on your taxes for the facilities. 13