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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> August 28,2023 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Benson asked what temporary means with regard to this remodel and when could the temporary station be <br /> ready for occupancy. <br /> Edwards said he was looking at about one to three years and projected the facility would be useable by <br /> July 1,2024. <br /> Benson asked about extra requirements for a building to be used as a fire station versus a public works or <br /> recreational facility and how the added expenditure would add value to City infrastructure if it was only <br /> going to be used temporarily. <br /> Edwards said there are extra requirements and that could involve extra expense but he could not be more <br /> specific and that is why the City is bringing in experts for the design.He said there are additional <br /> structural requirements but he was not sure how many would be applicable for a temporary use building. <br /> He said if there are specific things the City has to do just for a fire facility,that is what the experts will <br /> advise on,but there are items that would be needed for that building regardless of its future use. This item <br /> is asking for approval through the schematic design phase of the project,he said.The City sought a <br /> contract with a service provider that would give some flexibility.He agreed that there are unknowns for <br /> this facility for this use.He added it may be possible that the temporary facility is not needed if the City is <br /> successful in negotiating with Long Lake for use of the existing facilities. <br /> Veach she had reached out with many of the same questions and appreciated the answers. She noted the <br /> cost of the contract is up to$30,000 to get through the schematic phase and that is what they would be <br /> voting on. <br /> Johnson said he had a legal question for the City Attorney and asked if there is a legal reason this should <br /> not have been on the Consent Agenda. <br /> City Attorney Mattick said the consent agenda is a judgment call by the City Administrator and Edwards <br /> had explained it well. <br /> Johnson moved,Crosby seconded,to approve the Public Works Building architectural contract to <br /> schematic design.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1 (Benson). <br /> 11. BULK WATER FILLING STATION <br /> Benson said again she would not consider this to be a routine agenda item and it does involve an <br /> expenditure. She would like to hear why this expenditure is necessary. <br /> Edwards said this item was originally intended for the City Engineer's report. It is for a bulk water filling <br /> station at the new public works facility. He likened it to a gas station for water. Users can come up,enter <br /> a code and fill with water and it will either record the amount for City use or issue an invoice to a vendor <br /> for bulk water use. Currently this is done with fire hydrants,which leaves room for error or dishonesty <br /> and possible damage to the water system opening and closing hydrants,he said. The piping for this was <br /> stubbed in as part of the building but the valves and meters still need to be purchased. The vendor would <br /> be the prime contractor on the building using their subcontractor for plumbing. <br /> Page 4 of 15 <br />