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MINUTES OF THE ' <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCII.MEETING � <br /> Monday,October 28,2013 <br /> '7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 4. CERTIFICATION OF UNPAID SERVICE CHARGES RESOLUTION NO.6334 <br /> Olson stated each year the City is required to certify to Hennepin County all unpaid service charges to be <br /> collected with the following year's taxes. Olson noted the majority of the charges relate to passed <br /> through engineering fees and false alarms with the police department. <br /> Olson noted state statutes require the City hold a public hearing regarding the assessment of these fees <br /> prior to certifying the assessment roll to Hennepin County. <br /> Mayor McMillan opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this item. <br /> Mayor McMillan closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. <br /> Bremer moved,Anderson seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6334,a Resolution for the <br /> Collection of Delinquent Development and General Service Bills in the total amount of$4,255.60. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> BIG ISLAND PARK REPORT & AIS UPDATE—GABRIEL JABBOUR,CUSTODIAN <br /> Gabriel Jabbour reported that a substantial amount of garbage has been removed from Big Island Park and <br /> that very little debris remains on the City-owned portion. Jabbour noted for the past two or three years <br /> attempts have been made to remove dead trees and clean up the garbage on the city-owned portion of the <br /> park as well as Three Rivers portion. <br /> Jabbour displayed pictures of the garbage that was gathered up from Big Island. <br /> Jabbour noted Tommy Nicham donated a barge to help haul the garbage off Big Island and a number of <br /> veterans assisted in the cleanup efforts. The United States Power Squadron has made it a point to <br /> encourage their members to help clean the park and a large number of their members participated in the <br /> cleanup. In addition,the docks will be removed and stored over the winter. Jabbour stated as the park <br /> becomes cleaner and the garbage is removed, it is his feeling that more and more people will respect the <br /> area and not leave their garbage on Big Island. <br /> Jabbour noted two years ago the DNR and the Watershed District began a restoration project in Cruisers <br /> Cove. Jabbour displayed pictures of the cliff showing the erosion in the area. Jabbour reported the <br /> riprapping portion of the project has been completed and that re-vegetation of the area will commence on <br /> October 29. Jabbour stated the Minnehaha Watershed District was able to bring in planners from around <br /> the world to help develop the restoration plans. <br /> Anderson commented the City is very lucky to have Mr. Jabbour and the veterans help keep the park <br /> looking nice. Anderson stated the riprap looks very nice. <br /> Jabbour suggested the City send the people who participated in the cleanup efforts a thank-you note. <br /> Page 2 of 14 <br />