07-28-2014 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 28, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 of 17 (MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT, Continued) McMillan stated Bonnie Menigo, one of the property owners on Big Island, picked up all the debris following July 4 and that she did suggest the City try to get a message out next year to let people know that their litter should not be thrown in the lake. McMillan thanked Bonnie Menigo for her help and stated the City will need to think about ways to try to minimize debris being thrown into the lake. McMillan stated she did attend the Spirit of the Lakes event in Mound and that the Orono Police Department was in attendance. McMillan stated the Mound Fire Department had a kitchen fire demonstration, which was very informative. McMillan noted the Mound farmers market has opened up and is located on the Dakota Trail, which has attracted a large number of bikers. McMillan noted National Night Out is coming up on August 5. Police Chief Farniok stated currently the Orono Police Department is planning on attending 22 parties and that they are still taking reservations until the end of the day on July 29 if a resident would like someone from the police and/or the fire department to attend. Farniok noted Orono was selected as one of the three cities in the metro area to have the North Memorial helicopter land. The helicopter will be landing at Hackberry Park sometime that evening. Farniok stated they are hoping for good weather this year, noting that last year’s event was cut short due to the storm that went through the area. McMillan asked if Council Members are able to ride along with the police officers. Farniok stated Council Members are welcome to ride along or the information can be provided to the Council. McMillan stated she will be filing for re-election tomorrow morning but that a number of her fellow mayors will not be filing, such as the mayors of Mound, Medina, Minnetrista, Long Lake, and Spring Park. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT 11. ORONO POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODEL AND EXPANSION – BID AWARD Loftus stated bids were opened on July 18 for the remodel of the Orono Police Department. Mark Kotten, Kraus-Anderson, stated the City Council should have a summary of the bids in their packet. Overall there were 53 different bidders, with the lowest bid coming in $114,000 under budget. The bid contained nine alternates. Kotten stated their recommendation letter includes alternate number one, which includes a bathroom; alternate number five, which replaces the bituminous with concrete for the sidewalk along Kelley Parkway; alternate number six, which specifies concrete repair in the plaza outside the City Hall/Council Chambers; and alternate number nine, a textured finish on the wall panels.