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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 26, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL REPORT, Continued White suggested that the newspapers get out to the trail and take before and after pictures of the clear cutting. He asked whether the cities had any control over this. Murphy stated that the clear cutting began in Wayzata and the City Hall fielded many calls regarding this issue. While the paper reported that tree trimming would ensue, no one pictured the level of clear cutting which would be the result. PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT - There was none. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *16. ORONO WOODS NON - PROFIT SUBSTITUTION— RESOLUTION NO. 5166 Murphy moved, White seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5166 authorizing the substitution of owner, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the required documents. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *17. MHFA REFUND Murphy moved, White seconded, to approve the refund of $8,400 of unused grant funds to MHFA. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • 18. CREDIT CARD POLICY Murphy expressed his concern with regard to credit card deals that go astray. He suggested that the City finance department review the policy and set certain limits. Moorse stated that the credit card will be used for background checks mostly and should never really have to leave the office. He indicated that a limit would be set and that the finance department would be responsible for any reviews. Murphy moved, White seconded, to approve and adopt the Credit Card Policy, as presented. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Barrett reported on pending litigation to the Council in a closed 5 minute session. 19. LICENSES SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT 1. Applicant: Gear West Ski & Bike- Event: Run/Bike/Run Location: Orono School Grounds and Surrounding Areas as designated on map Date: Sunday, May 23, 2004 • Time: 7:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Murphy moved, White seconded, to approve all licenses. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PACTF. 11 of 12