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1' MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 11, 2008 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (3. GABRIEL JABBOUR, BIG ISLAND PARK, Continued) Jabbour stated he has met with some representatives from the police department and the water patrol regarding the problems on Big Island and that the water patrol will continue to patrol the area but that they are limited in the amount of patrolling that can be done on the island. Murphy commended Gabriel Jabbour on his efforts to improve Big Island. Murphy stated it is unfortunate that the buildings on Big Island have been damaged by vandalism and the work and expenses the City has to incur to restore the structures. Murphy commented that the vandalism hurts the citizens and their enjoyment of Big Island. Jabbour noted the City has received between six and seven hundred thousand dollars in donations for the park, with the majority of the donations coming in the form of labor. Jabbour indicated this is the first substantial investment the City has made on Big Island and that it is the Committee's hope that future generations will be able to enjoy the amenities of the island. Jabbour noted the improvements have been approved by the Minnehaha Watershed District. Rahn asked why the gangway is two feet narrower than the dock. Jabbour indicated the gangway will be attached to a 10 x 20 dock pad at the shore. But the other end of the gangway has wheels that sit on top of the dock to allow the gangway to move up or down with the dock. The gangway needs to be narrower than the dock so that it does not fall off of the dock. Jabbour stated the existing timber wall will be removed and the bathroom structure will be removed and replaced utilizing the same footprint. • Rahn expressed concern with spending $18,000. on the restroom without the Council having some plans to review. Jabbour stated the $18,000 includes the concrete dock pads. Jabbour illustrated the layout of the existing restroom and the proposed restroom. The proposed restroom would not have exterior doors but steel doors on the stalls, with the utility room only being accessed from inside the restroom. Jabbour stated if this structure is vandalized, the school may have no choice but to purchase a boat with a restroom in it. Moorse stated Staff would ensure that the proper regulations are complied with and that the Building Official would be reviewing the plans. Murphy commented that these recommendations have been discussed thoroughly by the Big Island Park Committee and that the Planning Commission would be reviewing the dock pad plans. Murphy noted this work needs to be commenced quickly if it is going to be completed this winter. a. AUTHORIZATION OF BIG ISLAND PARK EXPENDITURES Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the expenditure of $13,000 for 200 feet of riprap, and $48,230 for a dock, and to approve the proposed improvements to the restrooms. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • PAGE 2 of 12 'R