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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Monday, November 25, 2013 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Lili McMillan, Council Members Kristi Anderson, Cynthia Bremer, Lizz Levang and Aaron Printup; representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve, and Finance Director Ron Olson. Councilmember Printup requested staff monitor/observe the current ice skating rink usage at Casco and Hackberry Parks this winter. He would like to explore the idea of developing a daytime, neighborhood style, rink at Crystal Bay Park. The consensus of the Council was to also report back on the work it takes for staff to establish the rinks and where there might be a water source for ice at Crystal Bay Park. Finance Director Ron Olson presented factors for consideration in revenue and expenditures for the 2014 Enterprise Fund budgets. He requested the Council’s input on the water, sewer, storm water, recycling and cable budgets in preparation for the December 9th meeting. Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve provided related information on the utility rate increases proposed for water, sewer and storm sewer rates. City Administrator Loftus presented a retirement proposal from the Golf Course Superintendent. The Council was generally supportive of the Phased Retirement Plan Option which is offered through PERA for 2014. Council requested additional information on job duties/descriptions. Loftus provided updated information on employee compensation. A discussion regarding lump sum compensation ensued. No consensus was reached other than to place the item on the December 9th regular agenda for a decision. The meeting closed at 6:50 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________________________ _______________________________________ Rachel Dodge, City Clerk Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor Item #02 - CC Agenda - 12/09/2013 Approval of Council Work Session Minutes 11/25/2013 [Page 1 of 1]