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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />May 29, 2001 <br />• <br />( #16) LONG LAKE FIRE STATION AGREEMENTS <br />The City Council reviewed the draft settlement agreement, draft contract for joint ownership and <br />draft 20 year fire services agreement regarding the new fire station. <br />Nygard expressed concern over the impact this agreement would have on the citizens of Orono as <br />well as giving some of Orono's land away to another city, which is in violation of Orono's <br />Ordinances. <br />Sansevere stated he would continue to support the new fire station even though he has some <br />concerns regarding the tax impact to the residents. <br />Nygard stated he would like the City to look at other options before entering into this agreement. <br />Moorse noted a consultant was hired to study where the new fire station should be located, with <br />this location being recommended based on response times. Moorse stated the response time by <br />the fire department can vary by five minutes depending on the location within the community. <br />Sansevere commented he has concerns regarding the City paying rent on property it owns. <br />Mayor Peterson indicated she is in agreement with Sansevere. <br />White noted an agreement with Mn/DOT has been reached and that an agreement between the • <br />two cities should be executed as soon as possible. White noted the two cities are losing $10,000 <br />a month in interest by not having an agreement. White noted this is a joint venture and the two <br />cities need to continue to work together. <br />Nygard stated Orono has been attempting to work with Long Lake but there is a limit on how <br />much Orono will be able to fund. <br />Sansevere commented he also has concerns about some of the items in the agreement. <br />Moorse indicated the amount of financing by Orono was reached in order to give Orono fifty <br />percent ownership in the fire station and equipment. <br />Sansevere suggested the Council discuss this further in a work session. <br />The City Council directed City Staff to schedule a work session for Friday, June 1, at 12:30 p.m. <br />*( #17) VERIZON ANTENNA LEASE <br />Flint moved, Nygard seconded, to approve the lease agreement with Verizon Wireless, and <br />to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the lease agreement. <br />VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />f <br />PAGE 26 <br />n <br />U <br />