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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 23, 1993 (^9) SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER Jabbour suggested that a committee be formed to discuss how the community should be policed. Ihis committee could include one or two councilmembers. someone from every contract city, someone from the North Tonka Crime Prevention Coalition and the school. Mayor Callahan noted that this type of committee is already provided for in the police contracts. Sullivan added this committee has not been utilized in the last two years partly because he has direct communication with each ot the City Councils and they have not asked tor a collective meeting. Mayor Callahan thought the school liaison officer issue should be discussed in relation to the budget even though that is not the only issue. Ilurr thought that if the City, as a contract holder, has written something in the contract that calls for a committee, that they should meet. If you wait until there is a problem to call a committee meeting, the problem may be much bigger. It would be up to the City to initiate these meetings. Sullivan felt it was written in the contract to use if the contract cities wanted to. Mayor Callahan felt this committee should be brought together to at least discuss if they wanted to continue and how to proceed. Councilmembers agreed. Kelley commented there may be other cities in addition to the contract cities that should be included in the cost of a .school officer. Other cities such as Medina and Independence also have children attending the school district. ENGINEER REPORT (#10) MUNICIPAL STATE AID REVIEW Cook noted there is a booklet available for review that was published in January regarding the Municipal State Aid Review. MSA roads are classified by Council and they must meet certain criteria. Goetten asked when Ferndale Road would be upgraded. VVayzata is involved with this and some issues need to be resolved. Oron(> would have to annex their right-of-way for about 2 blocks. Cook stated he hoped some time this winter the issues could be resolved to proceed with the upgrade. Kelley asked how roads are designated for repair or upgrading. Gerhardson replied that it depends on the road condition. Major upgrades are brought to the Council for their action. There is a 5 year plan which is reviewed annually by Council. Callahan noted the two current priorities are the Old Crystal Bay Road bridge and Willow Drive. Jabbour noted that sometimes 4 or 5 years of MSA funds are required to do one project. Kelley asked if Council would receive a status report. Callahan reqvestcd that Gerhardson forward the current list to Kelley.