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City Council Minutes .September 14, 1998 Page 2 5.1. Consider Resolution Callinq Park and Recreation/Pool Ballot Question City Administrator Pat Klaers distributed and reviewed the question prepared by James O'Meara for the November 3, 1998 election ballot. The question will include an outdoor family aquatic center and park and recreation improvements in the amount of $3.95 million. Pat distributed a financial analysis prepared by Springsted and explained that the cost will be approximately $52 per year for 20 years to the average home owner which is based on property market value of $110,000. Mayor Duitsman opened the meeting for questions or comments from the audience. Paul Motin asked if bonding costs are generally included in a question. Assistant City Administrator Lori Johnson indicated that the city is allowed to add two percent for the bond discount over the amounted in the referendum question; other issuance costs must be included in the requested amount. Councilmember Thompson questioned if any sites other than Orono Park have been seriously considered for the pool. He felt a more centralized location would better serve the residents. Pat Klaers indicated that the only other city-owned site that would be large enough is Lions Park, and given the condition of the soils (peat), would likely not be suitable. Pat stated that staff will research the possibility of Lions Park being a location for a pool. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 98-97, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON THE ISSUANCE OF $3,950,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY FOR PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED $-0. 5.2. Interview Stoffel Reitsma for Park & Recreation Commission The City Council interviewed Stoffel Reitsma for the Park & Recreation Commission vacancy. 5.3. Consider Appointment for Park and Recreation Commission COUNClLMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED APPPOINTMENT OF STOFFEL REITSMA TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION, TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF KENT MADSEN, WITH THE TERM EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 1999. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-2. Councilmembers Dietz and Thompson opposed. 5.4. Consider Purchase of Buildinq Inspector Truck City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, has requested approval to purchase a new pick-up truck for the Building and Zoning Department. He noted that the 1998 budget included $15,000 in vehicle equipment reserves to purchase a truck.