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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 26, 2010 7:00 o'clock p.m. (9. LIFT STATION 12 REACTIVATION, Continued) Olson indicated that is correct, and that based on the water usage at the senior citizens building, the charge is high. . Murphy noted the construction costs would come out of the sewer fund. McMillan moved, Bremer seconded, to approve the preparation of plans and specifications for the reactivation of lift station number 12. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *10. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT — RESOLUTION NO. 5930 Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5930, a Resolution Proclaiming National Night Out 2010. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 11. YEAR TO DATE GENERAL FUND BUDGET INFORMATION Olson indicated he put together a brief outline of general fund expenditures year to date. The revenues in January, February and March are minimal. Overall the City is in good shape financially. Murphy stated he would like to receive this report every quarter if possible. • CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 12. CODE ENFORCEMENT Mattick reported he met with Staff last week regarding code enforcement. In the past Orono has not been very active on this issue but that there are a few cases that will be brought forward. Council members may be contacted by some of the residents. The residents will be criminally charged with a misdemeanor. Mattick stated the intent is that they want the residents to be aware that the City is serious about code enforcement. McMillan asked how Orono compares to other cities on code enforcement. Mattick stated Orono is a fairly clean community and does not have very many problem properties, but that other cities do tend to enforce their codes more vigorously. *13. LICENSES & PERMITS Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, to approve the above listed licenses. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *14 BILLS Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. VOTE: Ayes 5, • Nays 0. Page 14 of 15