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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 9, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. (MAYORICOUNCIL REPORT, Continued) about it being extremely difficult and expensive to administer. The mayors stated they were not sure what benefit they will get from this regulation, particularly in light of the costs. McMillan commented the watershed districts are basically telling the cities they need to do their own analysis but that there is difficulty in trying to quantify nonpoint pollution versus point pollution. The mayors also expressed a lot of concern with attempting to remedy those issues and the potential expense involved. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *9. LIQUIDATION OF FORFEITED VEHICLES Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the liquidation of a 2003 Kawasaki motorcycle, $2000 minimum bid, and a 2005 Dodge Caravan, $2000 minimum bid, through public bid process and/or Minneapolis Auto Auction or similar business. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *10. POLICE OFFICER LABOR AGREEMENT FOR 2011 -2013 • Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the Labor Agreement Between the City of Orono and • Law Enforcement Labor Services (Local No. 40) - Patrolmen 2011 -2013. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mattick noted the variance legislation was signed into law and becomes effective May 6. Mattick stated the new test for a variance is a little bit different but that it is somewhat similar to how the City used to handle variances. Mattick indicated Staff will be updating the City's ordinances based on that new legislation and that it is likely the City will be seeing more variance applications. *11. LICENSES & PERMITS Garbage Hauler 1. Randy's Environmental Services 4351 U.S. Highway 12 Southeast Delano, MN 55328 2. Vintage Waste Systems, Inc. 5315 Pioneer Creek Dive Maple Plain, MN 55359 Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the above listed licenses and permits. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Page 16 of 17