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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 27, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 29 of 32 7. FUEL SALES AGREEMENT Levang asked if Mr. Struve prefers to do it this way so he has a better grasp on what he will be paying for fuel. Struve stated that is correct and that the benefit of the fuel sales agreement is the City is locked into 85 to 90 percent of what the City’s annual consumption is. Struve stated they do not want to enter into an agreement where they purchase too much fuel because then the City has to pay a penalty. Struve stated in his opinion this agreement provides some flexibility and is a good value for the City of Orono. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to enter into the price program sales agreement for gasoline and diesel fuel with Yocum Oil. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONTINUED Struve reported the contractor has arrived with the chipping equipment but the extremely cold weather has slowed down the work. The contractor is approximately half to three-quarters complete and the Public Works Department has secured some chips for the residents. Struve noted the Public Works Department is still accepting Christmas trees until the end of January. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT McMillan noted the Lake Community Coalition is looking at holding two forums, one in March and one in April. March 6 has been tentatively scheduled for the relationship issues/domestic abuse forum and the Orono and Minnetrista Police Departments are involved with that. McMillan stated the second session will likely be held on April 3 and will cover marijuana use and medical marijuana. Both forums will be held at the Gillepsie Center. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPOROT 8. JOINT MEETING WITH LONG LAKE CITY COUNCIL Loftus noted in October a joint workshop was held with the Long Lake City Council and one of the items raised was a request from the lakeshore residents in Long Lake to implement a no wake or slow down ordinance during high water. Loftus indicated Orono did not have the same volume of calls or concerns from Orono residents, but that Long Lake has requested another joint work session. Loftus stated it is her belief the lakeshore residents and the Minnehaha Watershed District will be invited to the meeting. Levang asked if the meeting would be held in Orono Chambers.