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to MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 24, 1990 • ATTENDANCE 7:00 P.M. The Council met on the above date with the following members present: Mayor James Grabek, Councilmembers Diann Goetten, Allan Nettles, and Barbara Peterson. Councilmember Callahan was absent. The following represented the City staff: City Administrator Bernhardson, Building & Zoning Administrator Mabusth, Public Works Director Gerhardson, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron, City Engineer Cook, City Attorney Barrett, and City Recorder Scheffler. RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYMENT - JOHN SASS Mayor Grabek presented John Sass with a Certificate of Appreciation for his 10 years of service to the City of Orono. Mayor Grabek added that Mr. Sass not only contributed to the Community as a Public Works employee, but that he also contributed as the owner of the Texaco Gas Station on Smith's Bay for 15 years. STORM SEWER SYSTEM NAVARRE HEIGHTS AREA PUBLIC HEARING 7:04 P.M. TO 7:20 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication was duly noted. City Administrator Bernhardson summarized the history of this property leading to the Public Hearing being held this evening (see Mark Bernhardson's memo dated September 13, 1990). • He added that a petition has been submitted this evening from neighbors wishing to pursue a surface drainage solution. Bernhardson said, "The City had considered the aspect of the private property owner exploring such a solution. The City has concerns about being involved with such a system. If Council wishes to pursue a surface drainage system, it will be necessary to order a feasibility study. There are four persons who had signed Ms. Cuff's original petition that have now indicated they would prefer to explore a surface drainage alternative. If a feasibility study is ordered, it would be possible for the City to share the cost of the study with the persons interested in that alternative." Mr. Anthony Gleekel, Attorney for Mark and Karen Cuff, stated that the Cuffs have done everything that City has asked them to do. He said, "The Cuffs have obtained a petition of "35% of the affected residents. The project should be ordered. The Cuffs met with the City Engineer and Public Works Director back in February. They discussed alternatives to an underground system, but it was determined that a surface drainage system was not feasible. A surface drainage system would render the lot useless to the Cuffs. This issue has been reviewed for a year and a half and at this time, I think it is appropriate to order the underground storm sewer project." Mr. Jim Smith, 3580 Livingston Avenue, stated that he has • - 1 -