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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October June 25, 2001 • (Long Lake /Orono Fire Station, Continued) Sansevere stated this item has been discussed at previous meetings. Sansevere noted the fees being charged to Medina have not changed, and suggested that perhaps the other cities being provided fire protection could pick up this cost. , Bash commented the City of Long Lake pays to the City of Orono rent for the police department in addition to a 10 percent administration fee. Flint stated the City of Long Lake does not pay 72 percent of the expenses associated with the police department. Nygard pointed out Long Lake does not own any portion of the police department. Bash stated from Long Lake's perspective is adequate cash flow. Long Lake's current fire department generates cash flow, which includes the $13,200 and $3,000. Bash indicated those amounts are currently being split between Medina, Long Lake, and Orono. Bash stated the $3,000 charge is simply another line item in the budget and perhaps was incorrectly labeled. Bash stated the City of Long Lake would like to maintain the same cash flow. Sansevere stated this is a budget issue and that it is not the responsibility of the Orono residents to maintain a proper cash flow for the Long Lake Fire Station. Sansevere stated this amount could escalate each year. • Bash stated the City of Orono could control that escalation in the fire protection agreement. Sansevere stated since Orono will no longer be paying rent, that item should be removed. Flint stated there are several ways to deal with this issue, and that it is mainly one of an accounting nature. Flint stated Item #6 basically talks about the fire protection agreement. Flint stated Orono has suggested the amount be capped at $13,200. Flint stated the Council could either delete this item and deal with it in the fire protection agreement or attempt to work it out tonight. Flint noted there are several Council members who are opposed to paying rent on the new fire station and feel that the total administration fee should not exceed $13,200. Bash reiterated that Long Lake is trying to maintain the same cash flow that exists today. Sansevere stated the City of Orono is paying an extra $6,500 in administration fees under this agreement. Bash stated the two cities need to work together in order to resolve these issues. Tom Barrett, City Attorney, stated it is his understanding the administration costs today are actually borne by the City of Long Lake, with Orono's portion being $3,000. Barrett stated one can reasonably expect that amount to increase over the years. Barrett stated it appears the dispute is whether or not Orono will continue to contribute $13,200 for an indefinite period of time. 0 PAGE 16