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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Monday, January 27, 2014 5:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Lili McMillan, Council Members Lizz Levang and Aaron Printup; representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Police Chief Correy Farniok, Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve, and Finance Director Ron Olson. Steve Kleineman from SKD Architects and Mark Kotten from Kraus‐Anderson presented information on the police garage and addition project. Discussion ensued regarding the site plan, roof plans and cost options. The consensus of the Council was to pursue the hybrid roof plan in Option 1 and to develop cost saving options for external materials. Direction was also given to review whether geothermal is a viable option for this project. Finance Director Ron Olson presented information on CIP Funding and a bonding recommendation from staff. Councilmember’s discussed projects from the CIP in 2014 to 2016. There was consensus to remove the new well from the North Water System and Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve noted the water system improvements are needed to bring the treatment plant into code compliance with the Department of Health. The Council directed staff to bring back more information to the February work session on bonding for Option 1. Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve presented information on the new seasonal golf course employees proposed to accommodate the phased retirement of Ron Steffenhagen. Under the new organization structure, the Seasonal Clubhouse Manager will take over the management of the clubhouse and Seasonal Assistant Superintendent will assist in the maintenance of the grounds and equipment. The City Council directed staff to begin the process of advertising for these positions. Mayor McMillan provided a Park Commission format for review. She asked Council to submit names of interested residents to Loftus. Administrator Loftus requested feedback and questions regarding the Building Inspector Position and Department. Council asked about the staff time it takes to run the septic program. It was also requested that the contract revenue from Minnetonka Beach be added to the financial analysis along with an estimate on how many hours of service this contract requires. Given the time constraints of the meeting, the City Council requested this item and the additional information requested be placed on the February work session. Administrator Loftus provided a brief update on the cable channel programming ending 2/28/14, the purchase of logo wear for staff and an upcoming request from the rowing club on Long Lake. The meeting closed at 6:50 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________________________ _______________________________________ Rachel Dodge, City Clerk Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor Item #02 - CC Agenda - 02/10/2014 Approval of Council Work Session Minutes 01/27/2014 [Page 1 of 1]