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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 11, 1988 based upon that information. He does not believe that he could add anything further to the issues being discussed by each candidate. Mayor Grabek asked candidate how long he had lived in Orono - he replied less than two years. Mayor asked him what things have disappointed him since he moved to Orono. Dr. Vongries replied that basically he feels that Navarre has a lot to offer. He does not like the fact that many citizens seem to have a disinterest in maintaining their properties in an attractive state. He is sure that'•there will be pressures on the Community from Minneapolis and :.:.that *the Council should. endeavor to maintain the kind of standards Orono now has. He .feels the number of boats per property on the lake 'should be given more attention, as should the issues of drug abuse and AIDS that are national issues that should be given local .....attention: - He mentioned that. Orono is #5 for taxes-In. the State and -would like to see more attention paid to containing taxes. Mayor Grabek asked for any more questions of Dr. Vongries and stated that he had quite a distinguished past and a tremendous amount to offer his Community and the Council. Mayor Grabek stated that he was very impressed with the candidates and their enthusiasm. It is a shame that they cannot have a council with 8 more people. He personally would like to take some additional time and consider all of the candidates' applications. He asked the Council if they would agree to take time to examine the candidates and give those not present an opportunity to meet and be heard and make the , decision at - the next Council meeting. Councilmember Goetten concurred with the Mayor's comment. She stated that she was really impressed with all that was said and what each candidate would have to offer. She has not seen such an array of candidates. Motion by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten to table appointment until July 25, 1988. Callahan felt that the qualifications and people applying were outstanding. Agrees that more time should be taken to determine appointment. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -0, Motion passes. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: _BOHN'S POINT ROAD - FEASIBILITY STUDY - RESOLUTION #2469 City Administrator Bernhardson explained that this had originally been presented back at the first Council Meeting in June. At that time Council had started on a 4 -0 vote that they did not want to have the feasibility study considered. In discussions with.one or two of the Councilmembers they felt that they did not understand 'the split, between the public portion or the private portion and the interest on behalf of the people on the public to have the study done. Due to that confusion, it was appropriate to bring this matter back for further discussion by Council to see if they do in fact want to undertake it because of the public portion, which is $2,000.00. The Engineer says it does not make any 9 difference whether they include the Bohn's Point Circle or not in 15