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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 22, 1996 (910 - Stormwater Management Plan - Continued) • Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Kelley. Kelley said he is in favor of the plan but is not satisfied with the explanations on how it will be put together and how it will serve the community. Kelley asked to see better presentations from the Staff on the pros and cons of spending such a large amount. Kelley said he would like to be sold on a proposal and does not see the benefit of this plan for all. Hurr asked whether bids were required to be taken. Barrett said, because this is a professional service, a bid process is not required. Jabbour noted as a point of information that the City of Tonka Bay assesses for stormwater once a year. Callahan said he saw it as a problem trying to recoup costs from the citizens without further study. Jabbour asked what the status was on recouping the costs of the topographic mapping. Gaffron said the City recoups approximately $1000 per year. Kelley asked how long the plan would take to complete. Cook said it would take 9 -10 months. Gaffron said there will be a number of presentations throughout the project. He noted • that establishing policies is an initial part of the plan process. Kelley asked about a contract with Bonestroo and penalties for not meeting deadlines. Callahan questioned why we are going ahead to make a plan without having policies in place. Moorse noted the need for general policies on stormwater management as a basis fo how to do the rest of the study. Callahan responded that he had assumed the City already had such a policy. Moorse said there was a plan done on how the City generally wants stormwater managed from the comprehensive plan but a framework was necessary. Callahan suggested the study be done in segments. Moorse said the study is broken down into segments. Hurr noted it would cost $6,700 for the first segment of the plan. Cook said the City would be able to stop the process at that point if they so desired. Kelley noted that Orono was different from other cities and have taken stormwater runoff beyond what other cities have done. Jabbour added that the process will take that uniqueness and apply it to the textbook city with the City's philosophy to come up with the plan. Jabbour indicated, in his opinion, the City has not done much individually to deal with stormwater but has placed great burdens on its property owners by having them adhere to such strict standards. 0 10