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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 28, 2002 7:00 o'clock p.m. 3. Certification of Delinquent Utilities and General Service Fees — Continued - Murphy questioned how the $92,770 figure compared to years past. Moorse indicated that the figure was much higher than in the past, however, as the deadline approaches he expected the figure to decrease. In fact, he stated the figure is probably closer to $70,000 now and as the deadline approaches he expected the figure to be closer to $40,000- 50,000. Mayor Peterson wondered if the figure was alarming to staff. Murphy suggested that staff keep on top of these delinquent accounts since the state of the economy is so precarious. Sansevere moved, Nygard seconded, adopting RESOLUTION NO. 4880 providing for the collection of delinquent charges for the 2002 sewer and water utility services, the septic inspection program, the recycling program, the false alarms, developers improvement fees, and other general service fees. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS - Rick Meyers, Representative Meyers reported that the resodding and reseeding in Navarre was complete and should look very nice in the spring. After several attempts to establish a prairie environment at French Creek, Meyers indicated that the attempts had failed to produce a prairie environment and the Park Commission will be meeting with the prairie restoration group to find out how to start over again. Meyers pointed out that the Hackberry Park installation was on line. Gappa added that the concrete work was complete and that they were waiting for the equipment. Meyers thanked the Council for their support as the Park Commission continues to work to maintain the high standards they've set for Orono Parks. Meyers noted that the Commission discussed the lake access points and urged the City Council to make a recommendation for a timeline. Meyers stated that the Park Commission had held up its end of the bargain, mapping and categorizing the access points, and now would await Council direction. The Commission is aware that staff has many other priorities. White indicated that due to a combination of staff time and monetary restraints the access points were postponed. Of the 30 proposed and 13 to have been marked, he questioned whether any had been done. Meyers acknowledged that they had hoped to accomplish at least one this year, but that had not • occurred. to date. He stated that he understood they were a low priority in comparison to the many things that fill staff's time and what happens next is up to the Council. PAGE 2 of 20