04-22-2013 Council Work Session Minutes

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� MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Monday,April 22, 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, City Attorney Soren Mattick, Assistant City Administrator Mike Gaffron, Finance Director Ron Olson, Public Works Director/City Engineer lesse Struve, Building Official Lyle Oman and Building Inspector Willie Gibbs. The City Council received an update from the subcommittee that is exploring a direct franchise agreement with Mediacom. There was consensus that the committee should continue its work and should have Mediacom send the City a proposal. The City Council discussed a Septic Program report and asked questions of Building/Planning employees about operations. The consensus was to review the $60 septic fee in the fall when the full fee schedule is considered. Discussion ensued about "No Fault" Sanitary Sewer Backup Coverage. The City Council thought it was a good idea to provide this protection for residents at a $25,000 coverage amount and also mentioned including an educational piece in the newsletter regarding a sewer coverage rider on homeowners insurance. Public Works Director Struve presented background on a water restriction policy. Council concluded it should be analyzed further with the water system study being conducted this summer. The Council also noted that an article on the website and in the newsletter could educate residents on the efficient ways to water a lawn. Administrator Loftus noted a funding request from the City of Long Lake for an emergency gate installed in 2011. There were no comments regarding Information Update items. The meeting closed at 6:45 p.m. ATTEST: �_,a�-� 1�--� /�a�-� � �� Rachel Dodge, City Clerk Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor