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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 9, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. 4. 2017 ENGINEERING SERVICES RATE SCHEDULE (continued) Walsh stated he understands what Mr. Martini is saying and that Bolton & Menk has done a good job for the City. Walsh requested more detailed information on the fee schedule regarding which employees will be doing what. Seals stated a general understanding of where each employee would be used would be helpful. Seals stated the hope is that the City will be doing lots of projects and that they are trying to be mindful of the costs. Crosby commented it could be a volume discount. Martini stated in regards to the volume discount, they attempt to combine trips to different projects to be more efficient as well. Walsh noted Mr. Martini has also offered to meet with each of the Council Members. Martini commented they have attempted to be an extension of Staff and build relationships. Martini stated he would be happy to sit down with all of the Council Members to ensure Bolton & Menk's services reflect the Council's expectations. Seals moved, Printup seconded, to approve the 2017 City of Orono Fee Schedule for Consulting City Engineer, with the understanding that additional information will be provided on the individual employee's salary ranges and what tasks they will be performing. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 5. PARK COMMISSION COMPOSITION/ALTERNATES — ORDINANCE NO. 180 Amending the Ordinance Pertaining to the Park Commission Composition Edwards stated the Park Commission recommended at their last meeting to have the ordinance changed to allow for the appointment of alternates to the Park Commission. The Park Commission's rational for the change is to ensure continuity, increase community involvement, and provide an opportunity to create a field of candidates that can move into commissioner positions as they come open. Walsh noted both he and Council Seals attended the Park Commission meeting last week and that it is a good idea. Seals commented in her view it is a great idea. Seals stated one idea that was discussed was whether a Code of Conduct should be added. Walsh stated a Code of Conduct does not necessarily need to be included in the resolution but that he would encourage the Park Commission to perhaps think about creating something outlining the expectations for attendance. Walsh stated the Park Commission is doing a great job and that he looks forward to great things from the Park Commission in 2017. Crosby moved, Seals seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 180, Third Series, an Ordinance Amending the Ordinance Pertaining to the Park Commission Composition. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Page 5 of 17