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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,February 25,2019 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> Richie Anderson,North Marina, stated a lot of City Councils would not enter into private/government <br /> relationships,and that he appreciates the opportunity to be able to contribute to the Community Service <br /> Dog program. Anderson stated last year at this time he agreed to sponsor Orono's community dog and <br /> that he will be donating a check to cover the expenses for it again this year. <br /> Walsh thanked Mr.Anderson for his generous donation. <br /> Printup moved, Seals seconded,to accept the donation from Richie Anderson and North Shore <br /> Marina for the Community Service Dog Program. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> PRESENTATIONS <br /> 14. RECOGNIZE COMMUNITY SERVICE DOG PROGRAM <br /> Officer Kyle Kirschner, Orono Police Department,was present. <br /> Kirschner stated Xerxes has completed his training through Can-Do-Canines. The police department has <br /> held over 20-plus events at the various schools,which involved hundreds of hours of community <br /> involvement. Events were held at places like the Spring Park Nursing Home,the various schools,and <br /> meeting with the residents in Minnetonka Beach. The City of Mound has also been very proactive in <br /> getting to know officers. <br /> Kirschner stated his goal at work is to attempt to have between three to five contacts per day with Xerxes <br /> and the citizens and that the overall goal was to create positive police contact. Goals for this year include <br /> fostering a relationship with Corner House,who conducts interviews with children who have experienced <br /> trauma or violent incidents. While Corner House is located a little outside of Orono, it goes to show how <br /> far this program can reach. <br /> Walsh commented he appreciates the work the Orono Police Department has done with this program and <br /> that Can-Do-Canines has provided essentially$425,000 worth of training and other services. Walsh <br /> stated that was in addition to the money donated by Richie Anderson and his family to pay for the yearly <br /> expenses to have the dog here. Walsh stated this program helps illustrate how a private/government <br /> partnership can be effective. <br /> 15. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS <br /> Mayor Walsh administered the oath of office to Police Officers Zach Wyatt,Aleah Lang,and Troy <br /> Carlson. <br /> PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER REPORT <br /> 16. PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE <br /> Edwards reported Orono has had thirteen 1-inch plus events this winter,with a number of those being <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />