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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 14, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 18 of 19 (PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTORS/CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT, Continued) Printup asked if he has been keeping busy responding to citizens concerns about water issues. Martini stated the excess rain has pushed things to a breaking point and that he would recommend the City take a look at some of the ongoing issues that have gotten to the breaking point with the above average rainfall. Martini stated he will continue to discuss and assess the issues as they arise. Printup stated he has heard a number of positive comments from the residents about the efforts being taken by the City to help address the water issues. *10. COUNTRY SIDE DRIVE DRAINAGE ISSUES Levang moved, Bremer seconded, to approval the proposal from Bolton & Menk to study the drainage issues on Countryside Drive with the not-to-exceed fee of $2,900. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *11. PAY REQUEST NO. 3 AND FINAL – 2013 FORCEMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Levang moved, Bremer seconded, to approve Pay Request No. 3 and Final for the Constructor G.L. Contracting, in the amount of $10,524.58 for the 2013 Forcemain Improvement Project. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Levang noted this weekend is the 90th anniversary of the Orono Golf Course. The golf course will be hosting a tournament on Saturday morning as well as a barbecue and a historic presentation in celebration of the anniversary. Levang stated the golf course is looking very good due to the efforts of the volunteers. Levang reported radishes have been harvested from the donation garden but that the excess rain has had a detrimental effect on the garden this year. Anderson commented the Baldur Park neighborhood has done a good job of working together to deal with the water issues. Printup noted the Children of the American Revolution had a great turnout at their pancake breakfast held at the Wayzata Depot. Printup stated Chief Farniok and himself met in Delano today with the Highway 12 safety delegation. Printup stated the safety delegation is rather informal at the present time but that they have held a couple of meetings to date, with a third meeting to be scheduled. Printup indicated the delegation has been discussing the area between the 394 expansion between Wayzata and Orono as well as the Highway 12 corridor out to Delano. Printup stated he hopes to be able to discuss this at a future work session once the possible solutions are finalized more. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 07/28/2014 Approval of Council Minutes 07/14/2014 [Page 18 of 19]