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MINUTES OF THE . <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,January 26,2015 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> PUBLIC WORKS DIItECTOR/CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT <br /> Edwards reported approximately 85 percent of the work on the sewer lining project has been completed <br /> and that work on the actual manhole lining and sealing will start in the spring once the ground conditions <br /> are right for that. <br /> Edwards noted there was a sewer backup last week on Casco Point and that they are currently working on <br /> remediation. In addition,the Public Works Department has renewed their efforts on tree trimming and <br /> cleanup at the parks. <br /> Edwards reported within the last week there have been two fire hydrants that were damaged by vehicles. <br /> Parts have been ordered and they should be repaired in the near future. <br /> McMillan stated at some point the updated CIl'book will need to be distributed to the City Council. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Levang asked whether Ralph Kempf would like to talk about the upcoming meeting in Navarre. <br /> Ralph Kempf,3675 Togo Road, stated he did send out a number of e-mails about the upcoming meeting <br /> and that Andrew Mack was anticipating approximately 15 to 20 people at the second meeting. Kempf <br /> stated he has stressed the importance of showing up and having strong numbers at these events since it <br /> will reflect well on the community and have a positive impact on the people who are awarding the grant. <br /> Kempf stated the meeting is scheduled for 6:30 on Tuesday,January 27, at the Navarre Fire Station. <br /> Levang indicated she plans on attending the meeting. <br /> McMillan reported she attended the January 14 LMCD meeting when Gabriel Jabbour was sworn in and <br /> that she also attended the January Planning Commission meeting. <br /> McMillan stated she and Council Member Cornick attended the Highway 112 advisory committee <br /> meeting and that the group basically discussed the streetlights and retaining walls. A public open house <br /> will be scheduled for March or April. McMillan stated one of the big issues will be the stabilization of <br /> the south bank of Long Lake and that MN/DOT will need to bring in some heavy equipment and <br /> stabilization equipment which will result in that portion of the road being closed for approximately six <br /> weeks. <br /> McMillan stated the public is welcome to attend the monthly meetings which are held the third Thursday <br /> of the month at 8 a.m. in the Orono City Council Chambers. McMillan noted information on the <br /> Highway 12 turnback is on the City's website as well. <br /> McMillan reported the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is dredging the pond for the old Long Lake <br /> sewer treatment plant on Orono Orchard Road and creating a natural wetland and flow through of the <br /> water by removing the ditch. McMillan stated she is not sure how many truck loads or cubic yards will <br /> be moved but that it will be a fairly big project. McMillan stated the soils were not contaxninated to the <br /> point where it would require dumping at a special landfill,which will save quite a bit of money. <br /> McMillan stated the project will bring a lot of wetland and wildlife value to the area. <br /> Page 12 of 14 <br />