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Orono City Council <br />Work Session Minutes <br />Monday, May 9, 2022 <br />Council Chambers <br />5:30 p.m. <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />PRESENT: Mayo r Dennis Walsh, Council Members Victoria Seals, and Matt Johnson. Staff <br />members present were City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards, and City Clerk Anna <br />Carlson. <br />1.Update on Septic Inspector <br />Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart provided an update regarding the <br />process for requesting proposals from septic inspectors. He noted that the City went out <br />for proposals in April, and reached out to the previous contractors used by the city. The <br />city did not receive any proposals. Staff inquired about services provided by Hennepin <br />County, and a couple other contractors to encourage submittal of proposals. Currently <br />the City has 1,100 septic customers. Barnhart noted if the City chose to keep the current <br />sub-contractor, it would maintain control of the services provided. In addition, the City <br />would have to raise fees to compensate for their services. If the city went with Hennepin <br />County, it would create a little more expense to the citizen, and the City would also lose <br />control over services because once the City turns over to the County, they would never <br />get it back. Staff requested feedback of the council. <br />Mayor Dennis Walsh stated that the City would likely not want to lose control over the <br />services. He added that it does sound as if we will incur increases for services either <br />way. <br />Barnhart noted that the city could get certifications for the inspectors, however it is a two <br />year turnaround. He plans to work with the current septic subcontractor and work on a <br />contract and then bring back to the future meeting. <br />Adjourned: 5:40 p.m. <br />CITY OF ORONO: <br />ATTEST: ________________________________ <br />Dennis Walsh, Mayor <br />_________________________________ <br />Anna Carlson, City Clerk