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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 28, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 14 4. CERTIFICATION OF UNPAID SERVICE CHARGES RESOLUTION NO. 6334 Olson stated each year the City is required to certify to Hennepin County all unpaid service charges to be collected with the following year’s taxes. Olson noted the majority of the charges relate to passed through engineering fees and false alarms with the police department. Olson noted state statutes require the City hold a public hearing regarding the assessment of these fees prior to certifying the assessment roll to Hennepin County. Mayor McMillan opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this item. Mayor McMillan closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Bremer moved, Anderson seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6334, a Resolution for the Collection of Delinquent Development and General Service Bills in the total amount of $4,255.60. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. BIG ISLAND PARK REPORT & AIS UPDATE – GABRIEL JABBOUR, CUSTODIAN Gabriel Jabbour reported that a substantial amount of garbage has been removed from Big Island Park and that very little debris remains on the City-owned portion. Jabbour noted for the past two or three years attempts have been made to remove dead trees and clean up the garbage on the city-owned portion of the park as well as Three Rivers portion. Jabbour displayed pictures of the garbage that was gathered up from Big Island. Jabbour noted Tommy Nicham donated a barge to help haul the garbage off Big Island and a number of veterans assisted in the cleanup efforts. The United States Power Squadron has made it a point to encourage their members to help clean the park and a large number of their members participated in the cleanup. In addition, the docks will be removed and stored over the winter. Jabbour stated as the park becomes cleaner and the garbage is removed, it is his feeling that more and more people will respect the area and not leave their garbage on Big Island. Jabbour noted two years ago the DNR and the Watershed District began a restoration project in Cruisers Cove. Jabbour displayed pictures of the cliff showing the erosion in the area. Jabbour reported the riprapping portion of the project has been completed and that re-vegetation of the area will commence on October 29. Jabbour stated the Minnehaha Watershed District was able to bring in planners from around the world to help develop the restoration plans. Anderson commented the City is very lucky to have Mr. Jabbour and the veterans help keep the park looking nice. Anderson stated the riprap looks very nice. Jabbour suggested the City send the people who participated in the cleanup efforts a thank-you note. Item #03 - CC Agenda - *11/12/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 10/28/2013 [Page 2 of 14]