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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 12, 2010 7:00 o’clock p.m. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 13 of 15 (MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT, Continued) Murphy stated in his view it is good to study the project but that the costs and complexity of the project make it difficult to accomplish. Franchot stated the group with the LMCC that is spearheading the project is made up of some very experienced, competent people both technologically and business-wise. Mediacom has made it clear that they will not be expanding the system to people who currently do not have service as part of this project. The LMCC is also looking at wireless inside the buildings. McMillan commented that Orono’s Comprehensive Plan meeting last week was well attended. McMillan noted she received the City’s newsletter after the meeting and that perhaps something else should be done to notify the residents of the upcoming meeting on April 19th. Gaffron stated the entity in charge of printing and distributing the newsletter had indicated the newsletter would be in the residents’ hands prior to the 7th but that they experienced computer difficulties and were not able to get the newsletter out in time. Gaffron stated in terms of the Planning Commission meeting on April 19th, the people who remained for the discussion by the Planning Commission heard that it was being tabled to the 19th. Gaffron indicated there is not enough time to publish notice anywhere except on the City’s web site. McMillan stated the only solution she sees is to send out a postcard to each resident but that unfortunately there is a cost associated with that. Gaffron expressed doubt that Staff would be able to have the time to mail out 3000 postcards in the next few days. Gaffron noted the public will have the option to attend the Planning Commission meeting on the 19th and/or the City Council meeting on the 26th to bring up any questions or concerns they may have regarding the Comprehensive Plan. CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT Kellogg had nothing to report. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT *8. ACCEPT DONATION OF PAPER – RESOLUTION NO. 5927 Murphy moved, Bremer seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5927, a Resolution Acknowledging a Donation of Paper. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *9. FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM Murphy moved, Bremer seconded, to approve a feasibility study for application of geothermal heating and cooling as a retrofit to the existing heating and cooling systems serving City Hall, the Police Department, and Council Chambers at a cost of $3,000, with the expectation that Xcel Energy will rebate 50 percent of the cost of the study. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 04/26/2010 Approval of Council Minutes 04/12/2010 [Page 13 of 15]