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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 8, 1989 FACILITY SITE ANALYSIS CONTINUED • sewer pond site would only require one well to support sprinkler systems for both buildings. Site C will require significant costs for soil correction. For sites A and B, there would be no cost for the land, there would be for site C. At this time, a specific purchase price for site C has not been determined. The sale price of the land upon which the current facility is located and the sewer pond site has not yet been determined. Bernhardson noted that there would be additional costs if the current site and sewer pond were used. The public works building would have to be constructed prior to elimination of the existing buildings. By doing so, there may be a delay in construction, and consequently an increase in construction costs. There was also a comparison given as to the cost /ft. quality of construction. A low quality classification would be approximately $65.00 /sq. ft., an average quality would be about $75.00 /sq. ft. A listing showing the cost /sq. ft. of other city facilities was provided to help with the comparison. Councilmember Goetten said she would like to look at other city facilities that were in a more residential setting. Mayor Grabek questioned whether the selling and purchasing prices of the land involved could be discussed in executive session? City Attorney Barrett replied that under the open • meeting law, any discussions regarding bidding preparations for land could be discussed in executive session. Councilmember Callahan questioned what specific utilities the costs indicated would cover. Bernhardson said the costs would be for sewer, well drilling, and the pumps needed for the well. Callahan briefly expressed his viewpoints concerning the various options available for locating the new facilities. He suggested that should the Public Works facility be located on Highway 12, it may not be necessary to incur $160,000 for soil corrections. He said that he would like to have cost information in that regard. LONG LABS FIRE - EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION City Administrator Bernhardson informed the Council that the City of Long Lake had an opportunity to purchase a boat at a discount. The boat will be used to provide fire and other emergency services. The boat was not a budgeted item and the City of Long Lake is requesting a $2,500.00 donation from the City of Orono. This would include $900.00 toward the boat, and an additional $1600.00 toward the purchase of a pump and other boat accessories. Councilmember Goetten questioned why Long Lake had not approached Orono prior to the purchase. Bernhardson said that the boat was a post- budget item, and in his opinion, Long Lake • had hoped to receive donations to cover the entire cost. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Mayor 12