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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 1996 <br />( * #29) APPOINT AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 . <br />Goetten moved, Jabbour seconded, to appoint the audit firm of Malloy, Montague, <br />Karnowski, Radosevich & Co. to perform the required audits for the 1996 fiscal year at <br />an estimated cost of $16,600 plus direct expenses and to assist with the Certificate of <br />Achievement in Financial Reporting Program at a cost not to exceed $1,500. Vote: <br />Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT <br />City Attorney Radio asked for direction from the Council regarding a delinquent water <br />bill. The commercial property owner is challenging the bill, which accrued from use by a <br />leasee who has gone bankrupt and seeking to negotiate a settlement. The property owner <br />is asking for a reduction in the amount owed and fees waived noting a lack of <br />notification. Kelley was informed by Moorse that the bill was three quarters in arrears. <br />Callahan and Council members instructed Radio to seek recovery of the full amount. <br />Radio suggested a possible change in the billing process, especially for commercial <br />properties, to serve as an earlier warning system for past due accounts. <br />Kelley voiced concern over industrial and manufacturing businesses in regards to <br />inspection for hazardous waste. Jabbour asked Staff to move ahead on the use of a fire <br />marshal for such inspections in the City. Moorse said the Navarre area will be covered by <br />the part time inspector recently to be by the City of Mound. Discussions are continuing • <br />with Long Lake and Wayzata for possible fire marshall service. Jabbour would like to <br />see inspections of marinas also. Moorse indicated the Long Lake Fire Department has <br />been inspecting buildings and attempting to maintain inventories. Callahan informed <br />Moorse that the Council would like to see provision made for the function of a fire <br />marshal, whether through hiring or at the State level <br />( * #30) LICENSES <br />There were no licenses. <br />( * #31) BILLS <br />Goetten moved, Jabbour seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. Vote: <br />Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />18 <br />