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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 22, 2012 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 7 (3. CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITIES, Continued) Olson stated typically they are and that this is a similar amount to last year. Bremer moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6174, a Resolution for the Collection of Delinquent 2012 Water and Sewer Utility Service Charges, Recycling Program Fees, On-Site Sewage Treatment (Septic) Program, Storm Water Charges. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 4. CERTIFICATION OF UNNPAID SERVICE CHARGES – RESOLUTION NO. 6175 Olson stated each year the City certifies to the county unpaid service charges to be collected with the following year’s taxes. In addition to the outstanding amounts delinquent, an administrative fee of $25.00 is added to all accounts. At this time the total to be assessed is $6,046.88. Olson noted this amount is considerably smaller than last year. The interest rate for the assessment will be eight percent. This amount will be decreased by any payments received up to the final payment date of November 20, 2012. State statutes require the City hold a public hearing regarding the assessment of these fees prior to certifying the assessment roll to the county. Notices of the public hearing have been sent to all delinquent properties. Mayor McMillan opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. There were no public comments. Mayor McMillan closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Franchot moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6175, a Resolution for the Collection of Delinquent Development and General Service Bills. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. BIG ISLAND PARK REPORT – GABRIEL JABBOUR, CUSTODIAN John Barton, Three River Park District, and Renae Clark, Minnehaha Watershed District, were present. Gabriel Jabbour addressed the City Council regarding Big Island Park. Jabbour stated people are becoming more accustomed to the park and the activities that are allowed on Big Island. There were three minor incidents this year; one being the disposal of a sofa in a wetland. The docks have been removed and placed in winter storage. Jabbour stated the City Council will need to determine whether they want to continue to install the dock poles for the for the Minnehaha. Jabbour noted there was a discussion about whether the dredging service will be available and the costs associated with that service. This is the second year in a row that the United States Power Squadron has asked their membership to help clean Big Island. Special permission was received from Three Rivers Park to also clean their section. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 11/13/2012 Approval of Council Minutes 10/22/2012 [Page 2 of 7]