HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-2022 Council Work Session Minutes -V,oNO
Orono City Council
Work
MondaySession,May Minutes9,2022
sF`�KE
Council Chambers
SHosk-`c. 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Victoria Seals, and Matt Johnson. Staff
members present were City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards, and City Clerk Anna
Carlson.
1. Update on Septic Inspector
Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart provided an update regarding the
process for requesting proposals from septic inspectors. He noted that the City went out
for proposals in April, and reached out to the previous contractors used by the city. The
city did not receive any proposals. Staff inquired about services provided by Hennepin
County, and a couple other contractors to encourage submittal of proposals. Currently
the City has 1,100 septic customers. Barnhart noted if the City chose to keep the current
sub-contractor, it would maintain control of the services provided. In addition,the City
would have to raise fees to compensate for their services. If the city went with Hennepin
County, it would create a little more expense to the citizen, and the City would also lose
control over services because once the City turns over to the County,they would never
get it back. Staff requested feedback of the council.
Mayor Dennis Walsh stated that the City would likely not want to lose control over the
services. He added that it does sound as if we will incur increases for services either
way.
Barnhart noted that the city could get certifications for the inspectors,however it is a two
year turnaround. He plans to work with the current septic subcontractor and work on a
contract and then bring back to the future meeting.
Adjourned: 5:40 p.m.
CITY OF ORONO:
ATTEST:
OF
Dennis Walsh,Mayor
U / •'
Anna Carlson, City Clerk
Page 1 of 1