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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13, 1997 <br />( #28) PROSECUTION SERVICES <br />Goetten and Peterson voiced approval with the proposal for prosecution services. <br />Flint suggested looking into the possibility of working with private law firms allowing <br />experience to be gained in litigation by newer attorneys and saving the City money at the <br />same time. Barrett felt there would be a difference in the quality of work received <br />noting the difference in litigation cases between the City of Minneapolis who used this <br />procedure and the City of Orono. <br />Moorse informed Jabbour that the other cities using this attorney were satisfied with the <br />services received. <br />Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the proposal from Kenneth N. Potts for <br />prosecution services at the cost of $27,500 for 1998, to direct staff to draft an agreement <br />setting out the terms and conditions of the provision of prosecution services, and to <br />authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the agreement. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays <br />0. <br />( #29) PROPOSAL FOR AUDIO EQUIPMENT FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS <br />Jabbour said he did not feel there was a need for audio equipment in the Council <br />chambers. • <br />Flint acknowledged there is a problem with hearing. <br />Goetten said hearing from the back of the room is difficult but does not wish to spend <br />the money at this time. <br />Moorse said he has received feedback from Planning Commission meetings, especially <br />when there are a number of people in attendance for a public hearing. Gaffron <br />concurred. <br />Kelley said he agreed with Goetten regarding not wanting to spend the money for the <br />equipment. <br />A couple different options were suggested for equipment. Moorse said some of the <br />items could be eliminated but saw the need for an assisted listening device. <br />Jabbour said a remedy should be found if complaints have been received. <br />Peterson moved, Flint seconded, to approve the proposal from Minnetonka Sound and <br />Lighting for a sound system in the Council Chambers at a cost of $7,321.00 to be <br />C� <br />30 <br />