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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 • ROLL The Council met on the above mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Gabriel Jabbour, Council Members J. Diann Goetten, Charles Kelley, Barbara Peterson, and Richard Flint. Representing Staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, City Attorney Tom Barrett, Senior Planning Coordinator Michael Gaffron, Planner /Zoning Administrator Elizabeth Van Zomeren, Public Services Director Greg Gappa, City Engineers Glenn Cook and Tom Kellogg, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Mayor Jabbour called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ( * #1) CONSENT AGENDA Items #b and 17 were removed from the Consent Agenda. Items #10, 14, and 15 were added to the Consent Agenda. Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #2) DISTINGUISHED BUDGET AWARD TO FINANCE DEPARTMENT - AL ROLEK, TREASURER MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS • ASSOCIATION Orono Finance Director, Tom Kuehn, and Assistant Finance Director, Chris Miller, were present. Chris Miller introduced Al Rolek, representative of the Government Finance Officer's Association of the United States and Canada (G.F.O.A.), Finance Director of the City of Shorewood and Executive Board Member of the Minnesota G.F.O.A. Rolek said he was pleased to announce the receipt of the Distinguished Budget Award to the City of Orono for the 1997 Budget. This exemplifies the commitment of the Finance Department and Staff in meeting the high standards and guidelines in budget presentation. Rolek indicated that the budget document was submitted to a national review panel which determined that the City receive the award after review within four major areas and 13 mandated criteria. Orono is one of only 17 cities in the State of Minnesota to receive this award. Rolek said the association is a non -profit organization. The award is the only national form of recognition given to governmental bodies for their budgeting efforts. It recognizes the time commitment, dedication and effort put forth by the Finance Department. Rolek extended his appreciation to this department and City Staff. Rolek presented the award to Chris Miller, who accepted the award on behalf of the City. Miller said the award is a reflection of all of the City departments working together. This is is the first year Orono has received this award. I