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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARC11 25, 1985. PAGE 10 Acting Mayor Frahm moved, Councilmember L. Adams seconded, to direct Cy Smythe to do a comparable worth study with 6-7 surrounding cities in the western suburbs not to exceed an amount of $500, to be submitted to Council as soon as possible, and to wait until the new City Administrator comes aboard before setting up any formal policy procedures. Motion, Ayes (3), Nays (0). CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Radio stated that the City of Moundsview is asking other cities to submit a amicus curiae brief in support of their position regarding their denial of a zoning permit and asked Council's opinion on whether the City should get involved. Radio noted that amicus curiae briefs rarely help and questioned whether it would be worth the City of Orono to get involved. Radio stated that he would contact the City Attorney for Moundsview. City Attorney Radio introduced his legal assistant, Nancy Husnik, to the Council. LICENSES BLUE BELL ICE CREAM Police Chief Kilbo stated that the Blue Bell Ice Cream Company has submitted a solicitor's license application. Kilbo stated that he has no problem with the owner:;, but would like to get a list of names and telephone numbers of t ne actual people that will be soliciting within Orono. Kilbo stated that it will be college age solicitors and would like to check each one individually. Councilmember L. Adams moved, Acting Mayor Frahm seconded, to approve the Blue Bell Ice Cream Solicitor's license subject to the company submitting a list of names and telephone numbers of the actual people that will be soliciting within Orono. Motion, Ayes (3), Nays (0). WAIVE $150 FEE Public Works Coordinator Gerhardson explained that a gentlemen wants to move an oversized boat lift and in Orono's fee schedule it requires a $150 for moving homes but does not address oversized objects such as the boat lift. Gerhardson stated that Hennepin County does require a $15 permit fee. Councilmember Grabek moved, Acting Mayor Frahm seconded, to waive the fee for moving an over -width boat lift through Orono and to honor Henepin County's permit as long as the applicant follows all regulations of Hennepin County's permit. Motion, Ayes (3), Nays (0). LICENSES* Mayor Butler moved, Counci lmember Frahm seconded, to approve the following licenses: Earl Day i Sons - Septic License Thompson Plumbing - Septic License Patnode Bros - Septic License Minnetonka Bass Club - Parades i Special Events Permit Motion, Ayes (4), Nays (0).