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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 13, 1997 <br />• (* #12)1997 INSURANCE BID AWARDS <br />Goetten moved, Kelley seconded, to award the insurance effective January 1, 1997 to the <br />League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for the comprehensive municipal property <br />and casualty package $60,207, for the umbrella excess liability $15,588, for the petrofund <br />reimbursement $649, for the open meeting law $698, for the boiler and machinery <br />$1,204, and for the surety bonds, $995, and to award the golf course liquor liability to St. <br />Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, at a premium cost of $1,350. Vote: Ayes 4, <br />Nays 0. <br />( #13) DECLARATION OF COUNCIL MEMBER VACANCY - RESOLUTION <br />#3832 <br />Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to adopt Resolution #3832 declaring a vacancy in <br />the office of council member of the City of Orono. <br />Jabbour asked the members of the Council what their vision is regarding filling the <br />vacancy. Peterson said she would like to see the vacancy filled as soon as possible <br />whether soliciting for new applicants or appointing a person who ran for the office. The <br />issue of whether to consider a person who had been on the ballot was discussed. <br />Peterson said she would recommend Richard Flint as he is well respected. <br />• Kelley agreed noting the work accomplished by Flint on the Park Commission. <br />Goetten said she would also support the appointment of Flint as he is well qualified. <br />Jabbour noted that the appointment has not been discussed among Council Members or <br />the Mayor prior to the meeting. He also said he supports Flint. <br />Radio noted that the appointment is not on the agenda for this meeting. <br />Jabbour asked that the appointment be placed on the agenda of the next Council meeting. <br />( #14) ESTABLISH COUNCIL WORK SESSION ON 1997 GOAL SETTING <br />A work session will be held on January 30, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. to discuss goals for the <br />year. Jabbour noted the importance of distinguishing between a general work session for <br />brainstorming and one of strategic planning. <br />( #15) NORTH FERNDALE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS <br />Kelley said he is not opposed to the project. He noted that he is concerned about the <br />timing because there are two large projects scheduled. He was concerned there would be <br />a deficit in the MSA budget for 1997. Kelley suggested the project be moved to 1999. <br />11 <br />