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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MAY 27,1997 • ( #21 - Planning Intern - Continued) Van Zomeren said she feels the fees being charged are appropriate. She indicated that work flow problem lies not with the applications but rather the number of calls and personal visits of people with questions that require staff time for research. Jabbour suggested other surrounding communities be polled to determine fees. Gaffron said this procedure has been followed for the past 15 years. The fees are regularly reviewed based on neighboring cities' fees and what is appropriate. Increases are made when need is shown. He indicated that the building permits generate revenue and pay for more than the salaries of the two building inspectors. Jabbour asked how many hours per week Van Zomeren and Gaffron worked. It was noted that no overtime pay is provided. He noted that while the amount of time spent on a project is charged back to the project, citing Spring Hill Golf Club as an example, the money is paid to the City and not reflected in salary to the employee. Kelley suggested this topic be discussed in a work session. Jabbour said he felt the City should provide financially for overtime work. • Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the proposal of hiring a student intern to assist with planning and zoning projects at a rate of $8.00 per hour for a cost not to exceed $6,000 to be funded from the contingency account. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Jabbour expressed gratitude to Gaffron for his work achievements. He asked Gaffron to review street files for permit history with Van Zomeren. ( * #22) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION SYSTEM Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to authorize advertisement for bids for installation of an irrigation system for the Orono Municipal Golf Course. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Moorse presented an update on the Fullerton Subdivision Application regarding Park Dedication Fee. The City Attorney submitted the Council's response to the applicant regarding the Park Dedication fee at the amount of $12,800 per lot. This fee was based on other Park Dedication fees found to be reasonable for subdivisions in Orono. The applicant's attorney rejected the oiler recommending a tee of $8,000 per lot. • Jabbour said the fee of $12,800 per lot is consistent with fees charged to other subdivisions. Council all agreed to retain the $12,800 per lot fee to maintain consistency. 23