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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 8,1998 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT - continued Kelley requested an outline of the tree preservation ordinance before too much time is spent on its development since he is not in favor of adopting such an ordinance. Kelley requested that staff follow -up on storm damage procedure so that both Council and Orono's citizens understand the process. Goetten referred to the procedure of the storms in 1989. Gaffron responded that emergency repairs were allowed in 1989 but as a result there were improvements that probably should not have been done the way they were. Kelley added that there were many citizens who did not know the proper procedure to follow. Moorse reported that the Building Inspection staff left fliers in the worst hit areas about storm damage procedures. Goetten asked where the worst damage was reported. Staff responded that Casco Point and Baldur Park Road were two of the areas. Kelley asked for clarification of the Watershed District's Rule B. Gaffron responded that the rule exempts subdivisions with 4 houses or less, or 2 acres or less. Kelley was not in favor of the rule. Gaffron noted that there are some conflicts within the Watershed Board and revisions are proposed for Rule B. Flint referred to the memo from the City Administrator regarding the update of the City's Comprehensive Plan. He asked that the information about parks, open space and trails be expanded, such as definitions of the kinds of parks and the inventory of existing parks. Flint also asked for a list of the internal numbers for staff. Moorse responded that there is only one after hours number until the new phone system is complete. Jabbour requested that the City Administrator send a letter to the city of Plymouth thanking them for hosting the joint meeting, and indicating the City is excited about working on the joint Ferndale Road project. Kellogg commented that he sent a letter to Plymouth regarding preliminary plans, which should be ready the week of July 20. The engineers hope to be able to follow the schedule as proposed in the feasibility report. ENGINEER REPORT ( #14) SAFE ASSURE SAFETY PROGRAM r Gappa explained that the 14 lake area cities have been working together on cooperative services such as OSHA regulations and safety training. The cities have met with representatives of Safe Assure and are comfortable with having this firm do joint safety training for the 14 cities. Each city will have a program where they are given safety manuals with simulated OSHA inspections on an annual basis. By having all the cities participate, the costs are reduced. Orono's cost will be $3,325.50 per year and is based on the size of the city. • 24