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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 23, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. CITY PROSECUTOR Walsh noted at the Council's work session earlier this evening they interviewed or reviewed the information submitted by the top two candidates that had applied for the City Prosecutor position last year. Seals commented she likes the fact that the one law firm has more than one attorney available to work on City business. Seals stated she is not familiar with Ken Potts. Loftus asked whether the Council would like to interview Ken Potts. Walsh noted the City did receive Mr. Potts' written materials and that he is a one-person shop. Walsh stated in his view it is important to have depth to the City's vendors rather than relying on one person. Walsh commented it would be a good choice to bring in fresh blood and make a new appointment. Crosby indicated he is comfortable with the choice. Printup stated he is comfortable with Tallen & Baertschi provided proper notice is given to Mr. Potts per the City's contract with him and as long as the schedules are coordinated with the police department and other impacted parties. Seals moved, Walsh seconded, to appoint the Tallen & Baertschi Law Firm as Orono's City Prosecutor and providing Attorney Ken Potts with 30 -day notice. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 13. CLOSED SESSION Walsh stated the City Council will go into closed session as permitted by the attorney-client privilege to discuss threatened litigation by Peter Lanpher and Penny Rogers against the City of Orono regarding code enforcement. Walsh moved, Printup seconded, to go into closed session at 8:21 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ADJOURNMENT Seals Moved, Crosby seconded, to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 9:12 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ATTEST: Diane Tiegs, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor Page 15 of 15