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� <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> Monday,January 27, 2014 <br /> 5:00 p.m. <br /> Present: Mayor Lili McMillan, Council Members Lizz Levang and Aaron Printup; representing Staff <br /> were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Police Chief Correy Farniok, Public Works <br /> Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve, and Finance Director Ron Olson. <br /> Steve Kleineman from SKD Architects and Mark Kotten from Kraus-Anderson presented information on <br /> the police garage and addition project. Discussion ensued regarding the site plan, roof plans and cost <br /> options. The consensus of the Council was to pursue the hybrid roof plan in Option 1 and to develop <br /> cost saving options for external materials. Direction was also given to review whether geothermal is a <br /> viable option for this project. <br /> Finance Director Ron Olson presented information on CIP Funding and a bonding recommendation from <br /> staff. Councilmember's discussed projects from the CIP in 2014 to 2016. There was consensus to <br /> remove the new well from the North Water System and Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse <br /> Struve noted the water system improvements are needed to bring the treatment plant into code <br /> compliance with the Department of Health. The Council directed staff to bring back more information <br /> to the February work session on bonding for Option 1. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesse Struve presented information on the new seasonal golf course <br /> employees proposed to accommodate the phased retirement of Ron Steffenhagen. Under the new <br /> organization structure, the Seasonal Clubhouse Manager will take over the management of the <br /> clubhouse and Seasonal Assistant Superintendent will assist in the maintenance of the grounds and <br /> equipment. The City Council directed staff to begin the process of advertising for these positions. <br /> Mayor McMillan provided a Park Commission format for review. She asked Council to submit names of <br /> interested residents to Loftus. <br /> Administrator Loftus requested feedback and questions regarding the Building Inspector Position and <br /> Department. Council asked about the staff time it takes to run the septic program. It was also <br /> requested that the contract revenue from Minnetonka Beach be added to the financial analysis along <br /> with an estimate on how many hours of service this contract requires. Given the time constraints of the <br /> meeting, the City Council requested this item and the additional information requested be placed on the <br /> February work session. <br /> Administrator Loftus provided a brief update on the cable channel programming ending 2/28/14, the <br /> purchase of logo wear for staff and an upcoming request from the rowing club on Long Lake. <br /> The meetirg r_losed at 6:50 p.m. <br /> ATTEST: <br /> � ���. <i c �. /�•,C� ,�; ', � '�lQ ��t���rt1-•�-. <br /> ; , i�c�� —�,=,--.�� <br /> Rachel Dodge, City Clerk Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor <br />