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• ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 26, 1999 ( #16 Long Lake Fire Department, continued) Kelley stated that he has recently toured the local fire departments in the area, and suggested that Orono get together with the neighboring communities to see if a joint agreement could be reached to mutually share some of the fire equipment. Kelley commented in his opinion the submitted list does only contain items that are necessary, noting that one of the top priorities of the City is adequate public protection. Peterson commented that the life of the equipment also needs to be taken into consideration. Kelley suggested that a joint meeting between Long Lake, the Fire Department, and Orono to discuss the new fire station should be scheduled. Moorse stated that a site review and building design need to be completed for the fire station. Kelley noted that the City only has two years in which to complete construction of the new fire department and that action on this issue needs to be taken soon. Moorse noted that the Highway 12 upgrade project is scheduled to begin in the year 2002. Mayor Jabbour remarked that the City of Orono is grateful to the Fire Department for their contributions to the City. Peterson moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the Long Lake Fire Department Capital • Outlay request for 1999, of which the City of Orono's share is $26,600, and to authorize a budget adjustment to reflect the $26,600 expenditure from the Improvement and Equipment Outlay Fund. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #17) LAKE AREA HOUSING WORKSHOP Moorse indicated that a housing study has been conducted of Orono and the other communities. Moorse stated that a Housing Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, to discuss the housing study, and the goals and directions that the various cities would like to take regarding future housing needs in this area. Moorse stated that they would like as many members as possible from the City Council and Planning Commission as possible to attend this Housing Workshop. Flint noted that he will not be able to attend this workshop. ( #18) APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Mayor Jabbour inquired of Dale Lindquist whether he would be interested in serving as vice chair of the Planning Commission. Lindquist stated he has already served in that position previously, and suggested that William Stoddard be considered for the position. • Mayor Jabbour remarked that Sandra Smith would also make a good candidate, and that perhaps Page 9