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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 EngineerJesse Struve,and Finance Director Ron Olson.
Councilmember Printup requested staff monitor the current ice skating rink usage this winter at Casco
and Hackberry Parks. 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. The City Council requested some more information for the fee schedule
approval on December 9tn
City Administrator Loftus presented a retirement proposal from the Golf Course Superintendent. The
Council supported 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 9`n
regular agenda for a decision.
The meeting closed at 6:50 p.m.
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Rachel Dodge,City Clerk Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor