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MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 12, 1993 COOPERATIVE STUDY - CONT. Hurr stated she was just informed about the meetings about two weeks ago and was concerned about this lack of information. Moorse explained up until recently they were unsure of any outcome and funding for the project. Mayor Callahan feit it was a worthwhile program. Kelley felt it was a way to find creative ways of doing certain tasks. It was moved by Mayor Caliahan, seconded by Kelley, to join in the agreement and move the program ahead. Ayes 5, nays 0. Jabbour said it appears that Mayor Callahan is removing himself from an administrative position to being c» salesman. He felt they have already done a good job for their sister community, Minnetrista, to try and reduce their inspection charges and got creamed in the politics. He felt they have to make sure each admi n i St rator is a part owner of the policy. He felt the City Council should be informed of such programs right from the beg inning. Moorse said basically the Administrators and Department Heads will be Involved along with the Metropolitan Council and their interns* He agreed this will take alot of work from the City staff, but wl I I be worthwhile in the end, and he felt this should be a part of the City staff's general responsibility. Goetten said she has advocated this for several years and hoped the Metropolitan Council will have some innovative ideas. Hurr felt this may not be the ideal study group to work with. Kelley said they neeJ to start somewhere and may pick up some ideas that can be used with other cities. Vote: Ayes 5, nays 0. (#18) MUSA EXPANSION ALTERNATIVES Moorse stated this memo presents two phases: 1) the Nettles’ and the sewer plant property; and 2) future "hot spots" for sewer. It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Jabbour, to direct staff to proceed in the manner indicated. Ayes 5, nays 0.