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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001 2. Storm Water Utility— Continued • Gappa stated that the use of a standard fee for all residential properties is the only practical method to implement a storm water utility. While larger properties create more runoff, they have more pervious surface to decrease the runoff rate. A smaller property may have less impervious surface, but the runoff rate is increased because of less pervious lot area to slow the water down and allow for infiltration into the ground. The runoff rate determines the size of the storm water facilities required. The Council agreed on a $9.00 quarterly fee, or $36.00 per year. The proposed $9.00 quarterly fee will generate approximately $120,000 in annual revenue. The Storm Water Management Plan lists approximately $11 million of storm water projects for both water quality and quantity improvements. Mayor Peterson opened the hearing to the public. Cliff Otten, of Otten Brothers Nursery, asked if previous efforts by business owners to prevent runoff, such as constructing as existing holding pond, would be taken into consideration when determining fees. Gappa stated that he could check into the issue of crediting for past ponding or retention efforts. Kellogg stated he was not aware of a credit system in other cities. Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. • Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to table Item 2, Storm Water Utility, until more research could be done on the issue of crediting for previous efforts to control runoff. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. Regular Council Meeting of October 22, 2001 White moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 22, 2001. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. (Mayor Peterson abstained.) *4. HRA Meeting of October 22, 2001 Sansevere moved, and Nygard seconded, to approve the Minutes of the HRA Meeting of October 22, 2001. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 0 Fa