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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 26, 2000 • (Mayor /Council Report, Continued) interviewed by the Sun Sailor on Wednesday. Mayor Jabbour recommended that during the process of selecting a new police chief, the City invite the Hennepin County Sheriff to sit in on the process in order to gain his input. Moorse indicated there will probably be six or seven finalists, with that number being reduced down to three that will be appearing before the City Council. Sansevere commented he would like to be debriefed on who the semi - finalists are as well as the final applicants. Mayor Jabbour requested that the City Council members be provided with a copy of all the applications submitted for the police chief position. Mayor Jabbour stated he has met with Channel 11 regarding the remnants of the Great Woods and issues relating to Spring Hill, which will air sometime in July. Jabbour noted that the City of Orono has approximately 1,000 acres in park land currently. Mayor Jabbour stated the Consolidation Committee will continue to meet throughout the summer and is planning to address as many civic and church groups as possible regarding the merger. Jabbour expressed a concern regarding relocation of the Long Lake Fire Station, noting that Orono's City Code does not allow another city to construct a public facility in the city. Kelley commented he attended Buckhorn Days where he received a large number of inquiries regarding the consolidation. Sansevere stated in his opinion a large number of citizens in Orono are not opposed to the merger, but that there appears to be some opposition in Long Lake. Mayor Jabbour indicated the Consolidation Committee will also be sending a letter and a packet of information relating to the merger to the various civic and church groups as well as arranging neighborhood meetings to discuss the issues with as many residents as possible. Jabbour stated he would like the City Council members to be available for questions, noting that there is some misinformation that needs to be addressed. Sansevere commented boaters who use the area near Big Island are still unhappy with the placement of buoys in that area. Mayor Jabbour noted the buoys were placed in that area due to safety concerns. Kelley commented a final decision on the location of the new fire station will be a difficult one. Kelley stated the two main issues involved with the new fire station relate to the location and the cost. Flint expressed a concern relating to the recycling program and the continuing problem of finding recycled material along the streets following pickup. Flint indicated he has spoken with Amelia Krueger and the owner of the recycling company in an attempt to resolve this issue. Flint stated the problem is not entirely the fault of the recycling company but also comes about from the residents not taking ample steps to insure that their recycled goods do not blow away. Gappa stated in his view part of the problem is a result of inadequate equipment and that the City could perhaps request better equipment with the new contract. Gappa stated the tarps are • Page 8