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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR APRIL 26, 1999 <br />(#14 Above Ground Storage Tanks, continued) <br />There were no public comments. <br />Mayor Jabbour noted that the Golf Course does have above-ground tanks as well. <br />Kelley moved, Flint seconded, to approve and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 186, Second Series <br />Amending Orono Municipal Code Section 9.34 by Allowing Aboveground Fuel Storage <br />Tanks In the B-2 Zoning District. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Kelley stated that one major issue that the City Council should address in the near future is the <br />need for a new fire station and the costs associated with it. <br />Kelley commented that during the crappie fishing contest held recently he noticed two policemen <br />issuing tickets for expired trailer licenses, noting that most of the trailers were parked legally during <br />the event. <br />ENGINEER REPORT <br />*(#15) RENEWAL OF SAFE-ASSURE CONTRACT <br />Sansevere moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the proposal from Safe Assure <br />Consultants for Conducting Safety Training and Preparation of the Related Written Programs <br />and Documentation at an Annual Cost of $2,826.00. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br />(#16) LONG LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPITAL EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES <br />Moorse remarked that, at the Long Lake Fire Commission meeting, a 15 year capital equipment <br />replacement plan was introduced along with a request for 1999 capital expenditures. <br />Moorse stated that the Long Lake Fire Department is requesting the purchase and installation of <br />foam systems on the two main fire engines and the repainting of one engine. Moorse indicated <br />that the totai cost for these 1999 capital expenditures requests is $38,000, with Omno's share <br />being $26,600. Moorse noted that Long Lake, Orono, and Medina will be sharing in this <br />expenditure. <br />Moorse indicated that a new fire station will need to be constructed due to the Highway 12 <br />Improvements, and that he is unaware at this time what portion of the costs for the fire station will <br />be reimbursed by MnDot. <br />Kelley noted that Orono is assuming 70 percent of the costs for this expenditure. Kelley commented <br />it was his impression the Fire Department has already determined the new site for the fire <br />station, noting that the Orono City Council has not had any input at this time into where the fire <br />station should be located. <br />Page 8