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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 26, 2011 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. (11. ORONO ORCHARD ROAD PROJECT UPDATE, Continued) Metropolitan Council to allow them additional time to review the plans and that originally bids were scheduled to go out in February. Rahn asked if this is the same schedule that the Council has seen for the past few months. Amundsen indicated it is the same schedule that the Council has seen for the past two months but that a different schedule was presented prior to that. Amundsen stated they will work with the Metropolitan Council to expedite the process as much as possible. Rahn stated he would suggest that anything that can be expedited should be expedited. McMillan commented it would also be in Metropolitan Council's best interests to get the plans ready as soon as possible. The City Council took no formal action on this item. *12. FOREST LAKE DRIVE STORM SEWER FUNDING AGREEMENT Rahn moved, Printup seconded, to authorize Staff to finalize and execute the funding agreement • with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Printup noted there is a blood and marrow drive scheduled for Friday, September 30'h, at the Wayzata Children's Clinic. Printup indicated he spoke with Doug Franchot prior to the meeting and that he has also spoken to Chief Famiok about a letter the Council had received from a family concerned about school bus safety. Printup stated he wanted to make sure he did not offend Chief Farniok by giving a directive regarding that letter and that from his discussions with the chief it sounded like it was not an issue. McMillan asked whether there is any news from the hardcover task force. Curtis stated Ben Gozola will be presenting an update to the Council at the October 24th meeting. McMillan thanked Rachel Dodge for compiling the residents guide outlining the City's services that are provided. McMillan noted it is available on the City's website and there will also be hard copies available at the City Hall. McMillan noted she attended a storm water workshop that was held in Golden Valley. McMillan indicated they discussed TMDLs, which are mandated pollution goals dealing with phosphorus. The TMDLs are done to show that the City is making adequate progress towards storm water management. McMillan stated this is a big issue that will be coming up which requires cities to address storm water and isthe amount of money that will be required to fund storm water projects. Page 7 of 10