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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON APRIL 22, 1996 <br />• (#9 SAC and WAC Charges - Continued) <br />The suggested fee is comparable to the metro SAC charges established by the <br />Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services of $900 per unit. <br />Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt the proposed ordinance amendment 4146, 2nd <br />Series, to the 1996 Fee Schedule. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />( #10) SHADE GARDEN DONATION <br />Goetten commented that the donation was a wonderful idea and a very appreciated offer <br />from Mr. Abbott. She asked that a formal dedication be scheduled and encouraged other <br />residents to consider the donation of gardens. Gerhardson will look into the request for <br />the formal dedication. <br />Jabbour moved, Callahan seconded, to accept a donation from Mr. James Abbott, 1000 <br />Brown Road South, for an amount of $1,860 to construct a shade garden at the Orono <br />Golf Course. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />( #11) EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - GOLF COURSE <br />Gerhardson reported that the purchase of the Tee mower for replacement was budgeted <br />• in 1995. A test was performed on the equipment during the later part of summer. It was <br />decided at that time to make the actual purchase during 1996 in order to extend the <br />warranty period. <br />• <br />Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to purchase one National Hydro 70 Triplex Tee Mower <br />from North Star Turf for an amount of $11,709.68. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />Kelley asked if the golf course superintendent has discussed what the best products are <br />with other superintendents in the area. Gerhardson said the superintendent meets with <br />other superintendents monthly and trade such information. <br />( * #12) PARK INTERN EMPLOYMENT <br />Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to authorize the hiring of a summer park intern at a rate <br />of $8.00 per hour for a cost not to exceed $3,500, to be funded from the Park Dedication <br />Fund. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />( #13) ADMINISTRATION OFFICE COPY MACHINE REPLACEMENT <br />Gerhardson reported that Gaffron researched the copy machines available and made his <br />recommendation. <br />11 <br />