04-25-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 11, 1988 WOODHILL ROAD PLANS AND SPECS CONTINUED It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmeriber Callahan, to approve the Plans and Specifications for Woodhill Road and authorize the City Engineer to advertise for the bids with a bid opening on April 29, 1988 and to designate May 2_;, 1988 at 7:00 P.M. as the assessment hearing and bid award date. Motion, Ayes 2, Nays 2. Councilmembers Goetten and Peterson voted nay on the basis that they were both opposed to the ?roject originally. Motion tied. It was moved by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Mayor Grabek, to table this matter pending attendance by the full Council. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR'S REPORT: WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES REPORT City Administrator Bernhardson introduced LaDean McWilliams and Bruce Larson of the West Hennepin Hurran Services Planning Board. He noted that Sue Morrison has submitted her resignation as an Orono representative on this Board effective this day because she is moving from the City. LaDean McWilliams stated that their biggest problem is the energy assistance program which has been reduced 20% this year by Federal cuts and they anticipate a State cut next year. As a result, their staff has also been cut, however, they have had many volunteers to assist them. Ms. McWilliams noted that she will be worki-g part-time with the medical assistance program. Other points of interest noted were a telephone bill assistance program to seniors citizens and various daycare subsidies from the cities. Bruce Larson explained the status of the C.A.S.H. (Community Action Suburban Hennepin) program. Mayor Grabek commended Ms. McWilliams and Mr. Larson for the many people they help. Mr. Larson extended an invitation to the Council to attend their Annual meeting on the evening of May 3, 1988. (They will be receiving an invitation in the mail.) 5