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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2003 <br />• 11I4 YOR/COUNCIL REPORT — Continued <br />Sansevere stated they should consider the rights of the people who have operated such <br />trucks for years in Orono. <br />McMillan stated that a grandfathering clause would create enforcement issues. <br />Murphy stated that the Mn/DOT highway engineers have been working hard. Mn/DOT <br />has become supportive of the City's needs. They've laid down lots of blacktop recently. <br />They've held construction meetings. Old Crystal Bay Road will be critical. The bridges <br />at Brown Road and Old Crystal Bay Road will be closed for at least 1 1/2 - 2 years because <br />there's no way around it. He stated they have to get people to understand the construction <br />process and what its impacts will be. <br />Murphy stated that there is no money in the budget for road repair in 2004. <br />Murphy stated that the Fire Department voted for officers last week. It came down to a <br />tie, and they are re- voting tonight. <br />Murphy stated that the Long Lake City Council completely supports the fire station <br />partnership. <br />• McMillan stated that Hennepin County agreed to fund the sheriff's budget for 2 additional <br />water patrol officers for 2004. White suggested sending them a thank you letter. <br />• <br />Mayor Peterson stated that she had signed a letter of support for Mark Ducharme, who <br />was up for review with the Excelsior Fire Department, and a letter to the Stubbs Bay <br />movers for their good work. <br />PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br />*11. Request for Payment #1— Navarre CR 19 Sidewalk Project <br />Sansevere moved, and White seconded, to approve Request for Payment #1, Navarre <br />CR 19 Sidewalk Project to Schmidt Curb Company, Inc. in the amount of <br />$30,641.78. <br />Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />15 <br />