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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL Monday, October 24, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER REPORT (continued) Edwards noted the Watertown Road project has one layer of asphalt down and that the contractor will be laying the final layer of asphalt in the spring after the soil stabilizes. The road is currently paved and striped. 4. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITIES, CONTINUED Robin E.G. Johnson, 4730 North Arm Drive, stated she has received a notice that she is delinquent on her utilities. Johnson noted for the last six years, she has received her bills from the City of Orono with her previous last name and that she has requested that the City update her name to her accurate name for the past six years. Johnson indicated every year she supplies proper documentation of the name change but every year her property taxes and utility bills come in her prior name. Johnson stated she will pay her bill when her name is accurately reflected on her bill. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Walsh reported the Fire Advisory Committee has unanimously voted to request changing the ordinance to allow the Long Lake Fire Department overnight boat storage and proceed with an application to the Planning Commission. Levang noted the City newsletter went out about a week and a half ago and that if anyone did not receive the newsletter, they should contact the City. Levang stated the Orono/Long Lake donation garden is closed down for the year. Levang stated they did not have the best season this year due to some rabbits and that they will be getting some help from Otten Brothers to amend the soil. Levang stated they are very grateful for that help. Council Member Printup noted last week was the first week of the work on the Highway 12 bypass. Printup stated due to the coordinated efforts of Police Chief Farniok of the Orono Police Department and City Staff, traffic has moved pretty smoothly. Printup noted work on the bypass will continue for a couple more weeks. McMillan reported the Long Lake Citizens Lake Association is having a meeting next Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 at the Country Cupboard located on Willow Road. McMillan stated the association would like to host a water summit at some point but that they are still in the planning stages for the association. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Loftus noted there is an open house this Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Long Lake Fire Station to discuss the improvements on Highway 112 and that everyone is welcome to attend. *8. NON -WAIVER OF TORT LIMITS — RESOLUTION NO. 6686 Levang moved, Cornick seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6686, a Resolution Making a Selection Not to Waive the Statutory Tort Limits for Liability Insurance Purposes. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Page 7 of 8