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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, August 11, 2014 <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />Page 8 of 12  <br />  <br /> <br />(12. SPRING PARK REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE, Continued) <br /> <br />Martini recommended a water model of the two systems combined be completed to make sure that all of <br />those potential concerns are identified. Martini stated the City Council will want to ensure that Orono <br />residents are not receiving less service because of the arrangement. <br /> <br />McMillan stated she would be interested in helping Spring Park out due to the seriousness of the situation <br />until the contamination is dealt with. <br /> <br />Bremer stated she would suggest the City respond to Question No. 5 with language to the extent that <br />Orono be given the ability to assess the impacts prior to renewal. Bremer stated with respect to Question <br />No. 6, she does not see any political issues or concerns. <br /> <br />McMillan stated if the DNR is going to restrict Spring Park’s use of Well No. 3, it would be nice to know <br />what steps they are going to take to address the DNR restrictions to ensure that resources are not stretched <br />thin for both cities. <br /> <br />Martini stated average day use is not a concern but that maximum water days would be a concern. <br /> <br />McMillan asked if the updates on the water treatment plant would impact this. <br /> <br />Martini stated he does not believe so from a capacity standpoint and that work will commence on the <br />south treatment plant this winter. <br /> <br />Printup asked what would happen if Orono had a problem with one of their wells or treatment plants. <br /> <br />Martini stated if there was a problem at the treatment plant, there could be some untreated water in the <br />system, which may or may not be dangerous. <br /> <br />Loftus noted Orono also has emergency interconnects with its neighboring cities. <br /> <br />McMillan asked if the two treatment plants will be done at the same time. <br /> <br />Martini stated it is his belief they will handle one site and then go on to the other. <br /> <br /> <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> <br />Levang stated she would like to mention that additional volunteers for the donation garden would be <br />welcome given the amount of produce now ready for harvesting. <br /> <br />Levang stated in regards to the scenic byway, the committee met and essentially said no to the scenic <br />byway. Levang indicated ten cities will continue to consider a marketing effort but that Orono, <br />Minnetonka Beach, Deep Haven, and Greenwood were not interested in pursuing the scenic byway. <br /> <br />Printup noted Corn Days was recently held and was a good success. Printup stated the neighborhood <br />watch event was also a good success and that he would like to thank the Long Lake Fire Department and <br />Orono Police Department for participating in that event. <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 08/25/2014 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 08/11/2014 <br />[Page 8 of 12]