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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February S, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 5. NAVARRE LIGHT POLE DECORATIONS (continued) Levang stated she would be in agreement with flags on all the poles but that the holiday decorations could be limited to the business district. McMillan stated some snowflake decorations on County Road 19 would also help light up that area as well. McMillan stated in her view an additional ten decorations would be okay, with six of them being placed along County Road 19. McMillan indicated she also is okay with the flags. Edwards noted the holiday decorations would be up in December and January, the banners would be up from March through May, the flags from Memorial Day through approximately July 4th, and then the banner would be put up again from July through December. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the purchase of 10 additional snowflake decorations from the same manufacturer and in the same style as those previously purchased, and to approve the purchase of American flags for all the flagpoles, with the funds coming out of the Community Investment Fund. Council Member Cornick asked whether it would be wiser to get 22 snowflake decorations rather than 10 given the price break the City would receive. Levang stated in her view the decorations would make the most impact in the business district. Edwards noted after March 1 st the price would increase. Walsh and Printup indicated they would be in favor of purchasing 22 additional decorations. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to amend the motion to approve the purchase of 22 additional snowflake decorations from the same manufacturer and in the same style as those previously purchased, and to approve the purchase of American flags for all the flagpoles, with the funds coming out of the Community Investment Fund. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Edwards reported the Public Works Department has been focused on snow removal and equipment maintenance over the past several weeks. In addition, a meeting was held with North Shore Marina regarding Lift Station No. 2 generator, which is located at the end of Spates Avenue. A proposed easement document will be drafted for the homeowner's signature. The Metropolitan Council has also started lining pipe along County Road 15. The Public Works Department has been working closely with them to ensure the work goes smoothly. The Park Commission met in a work session last week and in the coming months they will be focusing on the reconfiguration of Lurton Park to an ofd leash dog park. The maintenance agreement for that park is currently being reviewed by the Lurton Park to see whether it needs to be amended. The Park Commission is also looking at the Saga Hills Preserve and coming up with a plan to tackle some of the invasive species. The County's arborist has been out to the site and will be developing a work plan. Edwards noted he will be bringing some proposals before the Council in the next month for some 2016 projects. Page 7 of 32