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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13,1997 ( #29 - Proposal For Audio Equipment For Council Chambers - Continued) • funded, including a budget amendment, from the Building Fund. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 2, Kelley, Goetten. ( #30) WETLAND ELEMENT OF STORMWATER PLAN Moorse reported that it was originally planned that Staff would aid in the classification and inventory of wetlands for the stormwater management plan. This has not occurred due to the heavy work load of the planning department. This has resulted in holding up the collection of this information, and the information is important in order to move forward with the plan. Moorse suggested that Bonestroo complete the inventory at an estimated cost of about $15,000. The work must be completed within the next month in order to view the bare ground and vegetation. Goetten asked if this is approved and it is determined that the work cannot be done this fall that the issue of taking inventory can be revisited in the spring. Moorse said yes. He noted that the priority wetlands need to be identified in order to proceed. Flint supported the proposal. • Jabbour also supported it and asked that a meeting be scheduled with the Watershed District. Jabbour asked if Staff reviews whether the costs provided by Bonestroo are competitive. Moorse said this is done informally by comparing costs with other cities, but not formally through an RFP process. Jabbour noted that the use of local people who know the policies and the City enable the City to be proactive. He informed Cook that he was satisfied with the performance of Bonestroo but is required to do due diligence. Cook responded that they compare their rates with other firms, and acknowledged the need to remain competitive. Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to authorize Bonestroo and Associates to conduct a wetland inventory and classification process to be completed this fall; and to direct staff to work with Bonestroo to keep the costs as low as possible but in no case to exceed $20,000. The motion authorizes the wetland inventory and classification costs to be funded from the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Stormwater Account. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 0 31