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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 11, 2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 18. LA18-44 CITY OF ORONO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040 AMENDMENT Barnhart stated he is requesting the City Council pass a resolution this evening authorizing him to submit the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update to the Metropolitan Council for their review. Formal approval of the amendment will be requested in November/December following the public comment period that ends at the end of October. Walsh stated the important thing to note is that they are merely authorizing submittal of the plan to the Metropolitan Council and that there will be more opportunities for public comment. Crosby moved, Dankey seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6879, a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of the Preliminary Draft of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Dankey stated she does not have anything to report tonight. Crosby congratulated all the recent graduates, especially from Orono High School. Crosby stated he would also like to say a special thank -you to David Benson, the Orono principal, for his great leadership through the years. Crosby commented he would like Staff to start thinking about having an Orono Day the first day of school this fall where the City can recognize him. Crosby stated he also would like to thank the wonderful people in Spring Park for helping the Long Lake Fire Department get their dock in. Crosby noted the City Council and the Fire Department are committed to the safety of the citizens and that he is very proud to support the Fire and Police Departments. Seals reported she and the committee visited Big Island today and made some improvements. Home Depot donated a number of materials and supplies and that there were lots of volunteers helping out with painting and the other improvements. Walsh thanked Flagship Marine who donated the use of their barge to haul the materials out to Big Island today. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Rief stated last week the Police Department invited him and other members of Staff to participate against the Orono track team in the trap shoot event. Rief stated even though they lose, they had a lot of fun and it was a great event. Rief reported during this evening's storm Fire Engine 12 was wrecked as a result of a tree falling in front of it. No one was injured. Rief stated he did receive a document relating to Attorney -Client privilege regarding the City's response to the Long Lake Fire Department. Page 18 of 20