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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 11, 1988 easements of private roads now exist and it should take care of any problems there may be. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that staff wished to make the addition to include roadway surfacing and private improvements. They appear in certain places, but not in others. The staff will bring back a summary for publication at next meeting. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - UNDER -AGE CONSUMPTION - Councilmember Callahan asked whether Council had read any of the Liquor Laws on this matter. Discussion took place regarding the term Non_ Intoxicating Malt Beverage. It was moved by Mayor Grabek;,*seconded by-Councilmember Goetten, to approve the ordinance amendment and the summary ordinance regarding under -age consumption. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -0, Motion passed. BOULEVARD - COUNTY 15 - 'City Administrator Bernhardson explained that this matter involves the issue of grass vs. asphalt along the County Road 15 boulevard. Councilmember Goetten stated that Orono is such an advocate of having green space. In order to begin the process of upgrading Navarre, she feels this is an excellent opportunity. The concern is that commercial properties will not take care of grass as it would be taken care of in a residential area. City Administrator Bernhardson continued to say that if the Council wanted green all along the way, the City would try it. As far as trees are concerned there are approximately 100 trees in the nursery which • could be utilized. It is estimated that it will cost approximately $45.00 /tree to have the City workers plant the trees. Goetten asked whether the business couldn't take responsibility. The Mayor feels that this won't happen and the area will look terrible. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, that both the commercial and residential areas should be grass. Peterson asked for cost difference using cement. Public Works Director Gerhardson estimated the difference to be $6,000.00 higher using concrete. Motion, Ayes -3, Mayor Graybek opposed, Motion passes. • ORONO INTERCEPTOR PROJECT UPDATE - RESOLUTION #2470 - It was moved by Coucilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to adopt Resolution #2470 involving no delays of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Project 85 -67. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -O. CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT - CITY RECORDER - It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to confirm the employment of Laurie Scheff ler at a rate of $8.19 effective July 11, 1988 for 32 hours per week with prorated benefits. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -0. SALARY ADJUSTMENT - FINANCE DIRECTOR - It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded by Councilmember 1) i