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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 28, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 15 of 17 (11. ORONO POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODEL AND EXPANSION – BID AWARD, Continued) Olson stated earlier this year Public Works Director Jesse Struve had recommended transferring money from that fund to some road projects but no formal action was taken. Olson stated that money is still in the General Fund except for what was approved tonight on Rest Point Road and Rest Point Circle. Olson stated to his knowledge that transfer will reduce it down close to 50 percent. McMillan stated generally the City likes to keep it at 50 percent even though they are allowed to reduce it less than that. McMillan stated to her knowledge the City has not allocated any funds out of the PIR Fund for some time. Olson stated the last item was the Dakota Trail driveway easement in Navarre and that those funds have been reimbursed. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *12. NO PARKING ZONE – EAST LONG LAKE ROAD Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve and install no parking signs on both sides of East Long Lake Road from Spring Hill Road to Summit Park and to approve the installation of directional signs advising visitors to park at Summit Park. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *13. DISPOSAL OF BICYCLES Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the disposal of the abandoned bicycles to Re-Cycle, Inc. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *14. DISPOSAL OF FORFEITED VEHICLES Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve of the disposal of a 1992 Volkswagen, VIN# 3VWBA21G0NM023308 through an auto auction. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 15. COUNCIL RESIGNATION AND VACANCY – RESOLUTION NO. 6427 Loftus stated she did receive notice last week from Council Member Kristi Anderson that she will be resigning her seat on the City Council. Loftus stated her term does not end until December 31, 2016, and that the vacancy will be placed on the November ballot as a special election to fill a vacancy for a term ending December 31, 2016. Loftus stated Staff is requesting the City Council accept the resignation and adopt the resolution placing the vacancy on the ballot.