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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, September 23, 2002 • <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />(MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT, Continued) <br />White questioned whether there was a single source that could provide these updates, a <br />place people could always turn to for their updates. <br />Other than the newspaper, Moorse proposed they use the newsletter and website. <br />Since this will be newsworthy, Nygard suggested that the newspapers consider inserting a <br />monthly map which directs people away from road closures. <br />White reported that he had picked up documents regarding affordable housing for staff to <br />add to its library. He felt these materials could provide as a primer or reference guide for <br />staff and public officials as the topic comes to the forefront. White cautioned the Council <br />on the use of land trust, as well as, city subsidy for affordable housing, and referred to the <br />documents for further information. <br />Nygard inquired about the house located across the street from the Maxwell Bay boat <br />launch. In his observations, there are always six or more vehicles parked in the driveway, <br />and he questioned what was allowed by the zoning code. <br />Gaffron indicated that he was unclear if there were limits on the number of cars that can . <br />be there, and pointed out the number of boats is another issue. He believed that the home <br />was still under construction inside. <br />PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br />11. NORTH ARM LANE PAVING PROJECT - Removed from the Agenda <br />Due to the time of year, Gappa mentioned that the bids were coming in 35% higher than <br />estimated, and staff has decided to begin the bidding process over in the spring. <br />12. AWARD CONTRACT FOR HACKBERRY PARK IMPROVEMENTS <br />Sansevere moved, White seconded, to Award the contract for the Hackberry Park <br />Improvements Project to Odessa Construction, Gilman Minnesota in the base -bid <br />amount of $102,146.01 with approval of a budget adjustment for the Park <br />Dedication fund to reflect this expenditure, and furthermore, approve a loan of <br />$65,000 from the Community Investment Fund to the Park Dedication Fund at an <br />annual interest rate of 5% for the Hackberry Park Improvements project, to be <br />repaid as soon as possible as Park Dedication fees become available. VOTE: Ayes 4, <br />Nays 0. <br />0 <br />Page 16 <br />