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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,June 10,2019 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Rief noted the budget was approved prior to it being removed. <br /> Kroll noted they were able to get a one-year moratorium on the milfoil harvesting. <br /> Walsh stated the LMCD has plenty of money in reserves and that is where these one-time funds should <br /> come from. As a result,the cities should see a reduction of 20 percent versus the LMCD asking for 2.5 <br /> percent more. <br /> Kroll stated he will vote to reflect the wishes of the Orono City Council. Kroll noted the LMCD has <br /> restored $50,000 for milfoil harvesting with the expectation that milfoil harvesting will be restored next <br /> year. Without that,the budget would go down. <br /> Walsh stated the LMCD is adding revenues to justify the expenses and that they need to look at the <br /> expense line to understand where it is coming from. Walsh stated in his view he does not feel Orono's <br /> money is being spent wisely with the harvesters, which is the reason for the moratorium and that Orono's <br /> position is well known. <br /> Walsh encouraged Mr. Kroll to attend the LMCD meetings as often as possible. <br /> Crosby requested Mr. Kroll try to find out what the other members' thoughts are. <br /> Kroll stated he will do that and that he will always vote the way the Orono City Council feels is <br /> appropriate. Kroll noted he is only one vote but that he will do his best to convince the other <br /> representatives to follow Orono's lead. <br /> Johnson stated he did contact Mr. Kroll today about the LMCD,which is probably the reason why he is <br /> here tonight, and that since the beginning of the year he has been doing his own homework to understand <br /> what is going on there in addition to attending several of the LMCD meetings. <br /> Johnson stated there appeared to be three things going on around the spring break time period and that <br /> they had the LMCD representing the positions of the different cities without necessarily consulting with <br /> the cities. Johnson indicated he and Council Member Seals attended the next LMCD meeting and that he <br /> has since expressed his concern to Mark about not receiving any updates about what is occurring at the <br /> LMCD,which is why he called him today. <br /> Johnson commented he is somewhat uncomfortable in saying that because Mr. Kroll is a volunteer and is <br /> willing to give of his time, and that anytime someone volunteers,there is always an appreciation for that. <br /> The City Council also had a work session meeting where they were not getting updates or information. <br /> Given some of the legislative changes that are occurring, it is very important the Council has a very clear <br /> understanding of what is happening with the LMCD. Johnson stated there just seems to be a disconnect <br /> about getting information outside of the one work session meeting, but outside of that,he has not received <br /> any information. <br /> As a result,Johnson stated he is of the opinion that Orono needs a new representative since this is a very <br /> important time and Orono needs more engagement and information coming forward. <br /> Kroll stated Council Members Seals' and Johnson's attendance at the meeting was appreciated because he <br /> is one of 14 votes and it gets a little tough at times. There is some resentment over the size of Orono, <br /> Page 4 of 20 <br />