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� r 4 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 22, 2009 7:00 o'clock.p.m. ROLL The Orono City Council met on the above - mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor James White, Council Members Jim Murphy, Lili McMillan, Cynthia Bremer, and Douglas Franchot. Representing Staff were City Administrator William Wells, Finance Director Ron Olson, City Clerk Lin Vee, Assistant City Administrator for Long -Term Strategy Mike Gaffron, Planner Evelyn Turner, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, and Recorder Jackie Young. Mayor White called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Item Nos. 7 to 17 were added to the Consent Agenda. Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • *2. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2009 Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2009, City Council meeting as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PUBLIC HEARING — 7:05 P.M. 3. MYRTLEWOOD UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ASSESSMENT HEARING Kellogg stated approximately one year ago the Myrtlewood neighborhood approached the City requesting that they consider doing sewer and/or water improvements in the area. A feasibility study was completed, which determined that the estimated costs for each of the 10 properties are $8,500 for the sewer and $10,000 for water. In addition, the costs were determined to provide water to the Montessori School at 850 Wayzata Boulevard, which amounted to $35,000, and water main improvements to 875 Wayzata Boulevard, which amounted to $70,000. Kellogg indicated as part of the plans and specifications, sewer and water was designed to serve the Myrtlewood neighborhood as well as 850 and 875 Wayzata Boulevard. Kellogg noted notice of tonight's meeting was given to all 10 of the Myrtlewood neighborhood as well as the property owners of 850 and 875 Wayzata Boulevard. Kellogg stated he met with the developer of the 875 Wayzata Boulevard site, who indicated they would be moving forward with their application and are requesting that sewer and water be extended to the site. Item No. C is change order number one. The proposed assessments were discussed with the Council for 850 and 875 Wayzata Boulevard and it was • determined that the fairest methodology to split the costs for the additional work was a one- third/two- thirds split, which is represented by the $35,000 and $70,000 assessment. PAGE 1 of 9