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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 23, 2009 7:00 o'clock p.m. (4. ORDER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MYRTLEWOOD SEWER PROJECT, Continued) Bremer asked if the tenth person was not available. Scott Oberainger, Orono Public Works Department, stated the tenth resident was out of town. Kellogg stated once the plans and specs are prepared, bids would be opened in late May, and an assessment hearing would then be scheduled. Bremer asked whether there would be a cost savings if the water service is done in conjunction with the sewer. Kellogg stated there would be a cost savings by doing the two utilities at the same time and that the bids .would also come in at a reduced price since the project is larger in scope. Kellogg indicated the installation would be the same for both the water and the sewer. Freeland stated he does not drink his water because he is not sure whether it is safe. The water has not been tested and that he is in favor of both the sewer and the water portion. White noted the resident could have his water tested down at the University of Minnesota. McMillan commented one of the biggest issues is that well water tends to have more rust, which causes • additional problems and expense for the homeowners. Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5822, a Resolution Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Myrtlewood Neighborhood and 850 and 875 Wayzata Boulevard West Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Improvement Project. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — RALPH KEMPF, REPRESENTATIVE None PUBLIC COMMENTS None MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Bremer noted there was an article about Xcel in the Star Tribune concerning not burying the utility lines along Lake Street at the time the street was tore up. • PAGE 3 of 6