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I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 22, 1988 TY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: CAPITAL BUDGET PROGRAM - DRAFT City Administrator Bernhardson presented and explained a draft of the City capital budget plan for 1988 through 2000. Councilmember Goetten stated she would like more time to review, discuss, and understand this plan. City Administrator Bernhardson noted that approval of this program is not being requested at this time. Following discussion of certain items outlined in the draft, Council accepted the draft as information only at this time. COUNTY ROAD 15 FINANCING City Administrator Bernhardson explained the issue of determining the type of lighting the City would like to have on County 15. Mound is installing a decorative lighting system and Spring Park is considering the same lighting. Staff recommends installing the decorative lighting. Councilmember Goetten questioned the seemingly high cost • of a $5,500 consultant fee to develop a lighting plan. Public Works Director Gerhardson explained what was involved in developing a design and specification plan for lighting. Councilmember Peterson stated she would rather spend the money on trees along the County Road than on decorative light poles. Councilmember Goetten asked when Spring Park will make their decision on the decorative lighting; and why a consultant couldn't design the entire plan. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that the City's Engineer would charge more to the design a plan. He noted that Spring Park will be making a decision regarding the lighting in March. Mayor Grabek stated that it was the City's responsibility and in its best interest to make the most attractive community with the best use of.money. City Administrator Bernhardson explained the possible special assessment proration: Commercial - $20.00 /front • foot; Residential $7.00 /front foot. A public hearing regarding the assessment is suggested to be held in April. 6