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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1998 <br />( #20 - Purchase of Police Squad Cars - Continued) • <br />Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to confirm the authorization to purchase four used 1996 <br />police squads from the City of Champlin at a cost of $14,900 per squad. Vote: Ayes 4, <br />Nays 1, Peterson. <br />( #21) ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH LAKE <br />CITIES <br />Moorse reported that the contract is a general form used to provide animal control <br />services to the cities of Excelsior, Shorewood, and Tonka Bay for the year 1998. These <br />cities received a short notice from their prior service provider, requiring them to seek <br />service elsewhere. The contracts were negotiated with the cities, but they were informed <br />to continue to seek other alternatives in the event the service does not meet expectations <br />of Orono or these cities. Language is included in the contract where the contract can be <br />reviewed at mid -year and 3/4 year for release or renegotiation of the contract. <br />Peterson asked if these cities were paying the cost for half a person. Moorse said the <br />amount was more than that and should result in no increase in costs to Orono and a <br />substantial benefit to the City. <br />Kelley voiced concern with taking on more responsibility when the work level is already <br />complex. He also felt the trip to Excelsior was a far distance for the personnel. Moorse • <br />felt the benefits outweighed the additional work load. <br />Jabbour asked about problems with maintaining staff. Moorse said problems have not <br />occurred recently. He did note that the longevity of part-time employees is lower than <br />that of a full -time employee. With the ability to hire a full -time employee, this should <br />benefit the City. <br />Peterson asked if the employees are on patrol. Moorse said the service includes on- patrol <br />duty and employees are also on -call. <br />Moorse indicated that the City is stepping in to aid these other cities to assist in solving a <br />problem. The service will not be continued if it creates problems. <br />Jabbour noted the need for providing alternative impound facilities. <br />Peterson moved, Goetten seconded, to approve, on a trial basis, the contracts with the <br />cities of Excelsior, Shorewood, and Tonka Bay for the provision of animal control <br />services for 1998. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Kelley. <br />CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT <br />City Attorney Barrett had no report. <br />30 <br />n <br />LJ <br />