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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 />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 2 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> <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 /> <br />Walsh thanked Mr. Anderson for his generous donation. <br /> <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 /> <br />PRESENTATIONS <br /> <br />14. RECOGNIZE COMMUNITY SERVICE DOG PROGRAM <br /> <br />Officer Kyle Kirschner, Orono Police Department, was present. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />15. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS <br /> <br />Mayor Walsh administered the oath of office to Police Officers Zach Wyatt, Aleah Lang, and Troy <br />Carlson. <br /> <br />PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER REPORT <br /> <br />16. PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE <br /> <br />Edwards reported Orono has had thirteen 1-inch plus events this winter, with a number of those being