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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 /> issues,he will not be supporting this. Printup expressed concern that this will become a black hole and <br /> will be never-ending. <br /> Crosby commented there are some good possibilities for improving Big Island and that security cameras <br /> may help to deter some of the vandalism. <br /> Walsh noted a 501(3)(c)has been formed to help raise some funds and that the City has been trying to <br /> leverage everything they can with the public/private partnerships. <br /> Crosby commented he likes the idea of a flag pole. <br /> Seals stated the challenge with Big Island is that no matter what the City does,there will be a portion of <br /> the population that is unhappy with it. It is an island in the middle of the lake and it is a logistical <br /> nightmare. In reality it should have always been owned by Three Rivers,but that Orono has made a <br /> promise to its residents and to the veterans. Currently the trails are not wheelchair accessible,and if the <br /> City can make some trails that are more handicap friendly,that is a win. The City does need to be <br /> cognizant as the Council debates the details to consider what makes the most sense and how it will be <br /> maintained. <br /> Seals moved, Crosby seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.6950 ,a Resolution Requesting a <br /> Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant for Big Island Park. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1,Printup Opposed. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Seals reported this past weekend the Orono-Westonka Winter Melt event was held at the Orono Activity <br /> Center. In attendance were over 700 kids and about 800 parents over two days and is the first tournament <br /> the club has done. Seals stated she would like to thank the volunteers and the residents for helping with <br /> this event and that it is a great activity center. <br /> Johnson stated his nephew,Noah Johnson,represented the State of Minnesota on one of the top 12-13 <br /> pee-wee teams in the world for a two-week long tournament in Canada. Minnesota made it to the final <br /> four,which was the furthest it has ever made it, and played a variety of different countries like Japan and <br /> Czechoslovakia. <br /> Johnson stated the Public Works Staff has been doing a great job on the roads. <br /> Crosby thanked Staff for doing a fantastic job with the roads as well as the private contractors. <br /> Crosby thanked Richie Anderson for his donation to the Community Service Dog Program and that it is <br /> nice to know Orono is a community that likes to embrace the positive. <br /> Crosby stated in light of some issues where women are being stalked or followed,he would encourage <br /> women to be aware of their surroundings, especially when in parking lots,malls or gyms. If they feel <br /> uncomfortable with going out there alone,they should tell someone. Everyone should be vigilant and <br /> know their surroundings and leave with a friend whenever possible. Crosby stated the more people talk <br /> about it and keep it in the forefront,the more likely people will have a plan of action. <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />