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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,April 8,2019 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Johnson stated he attended the meeting as a private resident to enter into a dialogue with the LMCD <br /> because the City's counsel did not have an opportunity to meet with the LMCD prior to the LMCD letter <br /> going out. Johnson stated at the meeting he announced that he was in attendance for that item but that he <br /> was told there was going to be no public comment allowed at all on the issue and that any comments <br /> would be limited to the five minute public comment portion,which does not allow someone to engage in <br /> a dialogue or clear up any misstatements. <br /> Walsh stated the LMCD chair also specifically said no questions or any dialogue. <br /> Johnson commented that is a pretty ineffective way to get things done. Since Orono is a pretty significant <br /> stakeholder in the LMCD,that was disappointing. Johnson stated he did take an opportunity after the <br /> meeting to remind the chair that it was a missed opportunity to have some discussions about how to serve <br /> their constituents better. Johnson stated he did not make any progress on the issue but that he invited <br /> everyone there to attend Orono's City Council meeting. <br /> Crosby stated it is concerning, especially since they are so willing to take Orono's money. <br /> Walsh stated it is concerning when the LMCD is attempting to take over Orono's jurisdictional authority. <br /> Seals stated she was pretty disappointed after watching the meeting. The representatives to the LMCD <br /> Board are appointed and serve at the leisure of their City. With the LMCD Board not willing to have an <br /> open dialogue,that was a missed opportunity. Seals stated it is not appropriate to go after a senator for <br /> not informing the LMCD about the legislation when it is not his job to inform the LMCD and that it is the <br /> LMCD's job to know about it. Seals stated since the LMCD Board has 14 cities that pay their bills,they <br /> should try to get everyone on board and let them know what they are doing. Seals stated she is <br /> completely in support of the letter written by Mayor Walsh and that the Orono City Council is here to <br /> support the local marinas. <br /> Crosby indicated he is in agreement with the letter. <br /> Walsh moved, Crosby seconded,to approve the letter subject to any minor edits by the City <br /> Attorney and to authorize Mayor Walsh to sign the letter. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> Richie Anderson, 3205 Crystal Bay Road, stated he talked with all of the other marina owners in Orono <br /> and that they are supportive of the letter. The letter also makes a strong case for not allowing the LMCD <br /> to tell the City that they need to allow residents to rent out a dock spot because they have parking and <br /> sanitary facilities. Anderson commented this should have been done a long time ago. While the <br /> Minnesota Legislature gave them authority,there comes a time when the buggy whip is no longer needed <br /> because there are now cars. <br /> Walsh stated the City is going to take one fight at a time and that they want to make sure Orono's position <br /> on this topic is very clear. <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT <br /> Rief reported the Public Works Department is preparing for the upcoming snow storm and that Staff has <br /> also been working on the upcoming improvements to council chambers. Staff went through a quoting <br /> process with two firms and now in the process of revising the quote based on some discussions they have <br /> Page 11 of 12 <br />