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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />• MEETING HELD ON JULY 28,1997 <br />( #17 BID AWARD GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION SYSTEM Continued) <br />Jabbour said he was surprised by the differing amounts of the bids. <br />Kelley asked what the fund balance was for the project. Gappa said the budgeted <br />amount was $100,000 with $20,000 for anew well. Bids are being considered for the <br />well project. He indicated that the fund would have a balance of about $150,000 at the <br />end of the year. The old well would be used for the club house facility and the new well <br />for the irrigation system. <br />Staff was asked to come back before the Council with final costs for the well. <br />Flint said he would like to see the City develop the expertise regarding high <br />environmental standards such as those expected from other golf courses. Gappa <br />responded that one way this is being done is through the use of the holding pond for <br />• irrigation to recycle nutrients back onto the course. Flint said he was thinking in more <br />general terms in looking at the overall course maintenance operation. <br />Jabbour asked if the workers involved at the golf course have received any schooling on <br />the subject. Gappa said Ron Steffenhagen has received education on the subject and is <br />certified for fertilizer application. <br />Kelley questioned whether the City should be licensing some activity. Gappa said <br />Steffenhagen is licensed. <br />Kelley asked about receiving information from other superintendents. Gappa said <br />conferences with other superintendents have been attended. <br />Jabbour suggested Steffenhagen attend workshops on the issue and staff should budget <br />for these educational classes. <br />Kelley noted observing safety equipment used by applicators. Flint reiterated that high <br />standards should be expected from the City. Kelley indicated with the high levels of <br />15 <br />• <br />