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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 24, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 7 of 15 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT Struve reported the Public Works Department has been working nonstop all weekend due to the thunderstorms in the area. At one time 18 of the City’s 45 sanitary lift stations were without power. The Public Works Department moved generators around to help alleviate the situation and at this time there was only one known sewer backup that affected three homes. Struve noted that backup was actually the result of the failure of a transfer switch. The onsite generator was running but did not automatically switch over and power the lift station. The Public Works Department has been out clearing a number of trees. There is a residential drop site on McCulley Road that will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for residents only. Struve noted contractors, even if they are performing work for a resident, will not be allowed in the site unless the resident is present and shows an ID. The City will not be doing any curbside chipping and picking up of people’s brush piles given the amount of work required to clear the trees the City is responsible for. McMillan asked how long the site will be open. Struve indicated it will be open at least a week and that the Public Works Department will re-evaluate the situation in one week. The information on the drop-off site is posted on the City’s website. Struve indicated the site may be open longer based on residential need. *7. BEDERWOOD PARK GRANT AND PROJECT APPROVAL Levang moved, Printup seconded, to accept the grant from Hennepin Youth Sports Program in the amount of $7,500 and to accept the proposal from Flagship Recreation in the amount of $50,644.20 for improvements at Bederwood Park. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 8. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT DISCUSSION Struve noted Tom Longe is out of the country at the moment and unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Mr. Longe has requested the Council review the verbiage he is proposing be placed on the veterans memorial and e-mail any changes to him. The contractor needs the information by the end of June. Bremer indicated she is okay with the wording. Levang stated she is not sure about the last line that states “Land of the Free Because of the Brave” since it appears to be a little redundant. McMillan commented that perhaps just the language stating “Dedicated 2013” could go there. Printup stated he reads it as standard memorial language. Levang commented it just feels somewhat redundant given the language at the top. McMillan questioned whether that language should be in quotations or italicized. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 07/08/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 06/24/2013 [Page 7 of 15]