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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON JULY 14,1997 <br />(#10 - Navarre Water Treatment Plant Upgrade - Continued) <br />Kelley asked what the life expectancy is of the new equipment. Gappa said 20 years. <br />Kelley said the cost would be depreciated over 15 years leaving only 5 years to <br />accumulate another reserve. <br />Flint how many homes are being served. Gappa said about 800 homes and 2000 <br />people. Jabbour noted there is also one cul-de-sac in Minnetonka Beach being served <br />consisting of so. residences. <br />Jabbour said the City needs to take action. <br />Kdley was informed by Moorse that there is about $800,000 in the sewer fund. <br />Kelley agreed that action needs to be taken on this issue. Jabbour suggested it be part of <br />the budget discussions. <br />The touring of the water treatment plant was discussed. Gappa felt it would be helpful <br />for the Council to see the plant. The rehabilitation is expected to cost about $750,000. <br />JaU>our thou^it the cost should have been part of the recent bond sale. Cook said there <br />is a low interest loan at about 5% which is comparable to the last bond rating. <br />Kelley asked that staff come back with options on how to tinance the rehabilitation. <br />Council agreed that the rehabilitation must take place. <br />The tour of the water treatmoit plant will occur at 7:30 a.m. on July 28. <br />Jabbour noted he has spoken with a resident of Dakota Avenue who has not been able to <br />use his driveway due to the sewer project. He is awaiting application of class 5 fill. <br />Jabbour said the resident provided an easement for the project and should receive <br />assistance in this matter as soon as possible. Cook said he was mfbrmed that it would be <br />corrected this week. The resident was in the audience and said he spoke with Tom <br />Kellogg who has assured him the class 5 will be applied by Tuesday, July 15. Gappa <br />indicated that the rain has slowed the sewer project process and caused problems on <br />Dakota Avenue. <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT <br />(*#11) NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PROCLAMATION - RESOLUTION NO. 3928 <br />Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3928 proclaiming Tuesday, <br />August 5,1997 as "National Night Out" in the City of Orono. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0.