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, MINUTES OF T�IE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> ' Monday,June 24,2013 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT <br /> Struve reported the Public Works Department has been working nonstop all weekend due to the <br /> thunderstorms in the area. At one time 18 of the City's 45 sanitary lift stations were without power. The <br /> Public Works Department moved generators around to help alleviate the situation and at this time there <br /> was only one known sewer backup that affected three homes. Struve noted that backup was actually the <br /> result of the failure of a transfer switch. The onsite generator was running but did not automatically <br /> switch over and power the lift station. <br /> The Public Works Department has been out clearing a number of trees. There is a residential drop site on <br /> McCulley Road that will be open from 10 a.m.to 9 p.m. for residents only. Struve noted contractors, <br /> even if they are performing work for a resident, will not be allowed in the site unless the resident is <br /> present and shows an ID. The City will not be doing any curbside chipping and picking up of people's <br /> brush piles given the amount of work required to clear the trees the City is responsible for. <br /> McMillan asked how long the site will be open. <br /> Struve indicated it will be open at least a week and that the Public Works Department will re-evaluate the <br /> situation in one week. The information on the drop-off site is posted on the City's website. Struve <br /> indicated the site may be open longer based on residential need. <br /> *7. BEDERWOOD PARK GRANT AND PROJECT APPROVAL <br /> Levang moved,Printup seconded,to accept the grant from Hennepin Youth Sports Program in the <br /> amount of$7,500 and to accept the proposal from Flagship Recreation in the amount of$50,644.20 <br /> for improvements at Bederwood Park. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 8. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT DISCUSSION <br /> Struve noted Tom Longe is out of the country at the moment and unable to attend tonight's meeting. Mr. <br /> Longe has requested the Council review the verbiage he is proposing be placed on the veterans memorial <br /> and e-mail any changes to him. The contractor needs the information by the end of June. <br /> Bremer indicated she is okay with the wording. <br /> Levang stated she is not sure about the last line that states"Land of the Free Because of the Brave" since <br /> it appears to be a little redundant. <br /> McMillan commented that perhaps just the language stating"Dedicated 2013"could go there. <br /> Printup stated he reads it as standard memorial language. <br /> Levang commented it just feels somewhat redundant given the language at the top. <br /> McMillan questioned whether that language should be in quotations or italicized. <br /> Page 7 of 15 <br />