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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 1989 WESTONKA POOL CONTINUED approximately $1,200 to $1,800. Bernhardson suggested a contribution at this time of $1,500. He said that Spring Park is hoping for a joint powers, or some other funding arrangement. Mound, Spring Park and Minnetrista have agreed to contribute the same amount Orono is proposing. Ms. Painter explained the circumstances under which the pool situation came to be. She also informed the Council of the many community uses for the pool. She said that community use far outweighs school use. Ms. Painter said that the School Board is being asked to fund whatever portion they can. She said that research has indicated that there is only one pool in the entire metropolitan area that is not subsidized. She indicated that in going door“to~door there has been over 90% of persons indicating support and signing the petition being circulated. CounciImember Goetten asked what impact this request for funding will have on the new Orono pool? She assured Ms. Painter that she is not against the Pool Boosters proposal. Bernhardson said that CounciImember Goetten's question is one reason l.e is recommending the $1500.00 interim contribution. This will allow the City to contribute, but look into the ramifications of future funding. Mr. Chuck Champine showed the Council how the Pool Boosters hope future funding of the pool will be accomplished. He believed that there is a present need for funding that will diminish in the future. Mr. Champine said that there should be a reduction in the operation cost of the pool due to the a-^quisition of a pool blanket. He said that with the combination of tie School Board, Pool Boosters and community service funds that it may not be necessary to ask Orono for money next year. He urged the Counc. 1 and Mayor Grabek to consider entering into a joint powers agreement with the other citie^ Mayor Grabek said that he had no objec jns to Orono paying its fair share, but he is concerned about long term subsidizing. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by CounciImember Goetten, to authorize a $1500.00 contribution out of contingency for 1990. Ms. Painter suggested that Orono may wish to contribute more to show a good faith effort on their part. She said that would signal the School Board and other cities to do likewise. Mayor Grabek stated that $1500.00 is an affordable and reasonable contribution. Mayor Grabek said that the City needed to explore the issue of joint powers. Motion, Ayes=5, Nays=0, Motion passed. 1990 HEALTH INSURANCE It was moved by CounciImember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt a rate of $211.00 per month for family health coverage for general employees for 1990. Motion, Ayes«5, Nays=0, Motion passed.