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E <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JUNE 22,1998 <br />CITY ASSESSOR SERVICES - ROLF ERICKSON <br />Mayor Jabbour extended his gratitude on behalf of the City Council to Rolf Erickson, City <br />Assessor, on the wonderful job he has performed for the City in the past, and inquired whether he <br />would be willing to reconsider his decision to not renew his contract for assessing <br />services for the coming year. <br />Erickson cited two main reasons for not renewing his contract; 1) the amount of time needed to <br />complete the necessary paperwork, and 2) the inability to find quality help. Erickson commented <br />Orono was a difficult city to assess, noting that Hennepin County prefers that Orono employ its own <br />assessor. <br />Mayor Jabbour suggested delaying action on this matter to allow City Staff time to negotiate with <br />Erickson on possible options. City Administrator Moorse stated that perhaps support staff could <br />assist Erickson with the paperwork as one possible solution. <br />Erickson agreed to meet with Staff in an effort to work something out that would be agreeable to <br />both parties. <br />is REPORT BY POLICE CHIEF GARY CHESWICK - MAY 15 STORM <br />Cheswick stated he has submitted a written report regarding the May 15 storm to the City Council. <br />A point of concern raised by Cheswick was the lack of emergency sirens in the City, noting that 3/4 <br />of Orono is not covered by the emergency warning system. Cheswick suggested the City acquire <br />two new sirens at a cost of $36,600 to be located near County Road 6 and Watertown Road and the <br />Saga Hill area. <br />Cheswick commented during the May 15 storm the Police Department was unable to use the <br />cellular phones because all lines were tied up which necessitated them to rely upon the City <br />channel to communicate with the other departments in the City. Cheswick stated this method of <br />communication worked very well. <br />Cheswick reported the Police Department is unable to deal with downed trees blocking <br />roadways due to the possibility that live electric wires may be tangled up in the trees until contact <br />is made with NSP. <br />Kelley stated he had some questions regarding the emergency siren system, such as the <br />radius of sound and procedure for activation. <br />0 3 <br />