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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 meetirg r_losed at 6:50 p.m.
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