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