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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETEING Monday, MAY 13, 2019 7:00 o'clock p.m. stormwater information on the City's website, grass and leaf disposal program, erosion control inspections, street sweeping, city culvert repairs, watershed/pond surveys, and updated storm maps. In 2019, the City has a planned renewal of the permit. While the City's permit actually expired in 2018, the MPCA has granted an extension, and the updated permits are expected later this summer and will take effect later this year. The City has also completed its pond survey and mapping this past year and 20 percent of the City's storm water system will be inspected in 2019. Edwards indicated he is available for questions. Richard Anderson, 3205 Crystal Bay Road, asked if the City has issues with not coming into compliance with the WSP. Anderson asked if there are there requirements to provide additional ponds and whether wetlands are part of the storm water plan. Edwards indicated that is correct, and that there are also requirements the City has to follow as far as protecting the tributaries and surface water in the area. Anderson noted WSP did a program in Richland and that there might be federal funding available for it. If additional land is needed, Anderson indicated he has a property on Tanager Bay that could be used for a collection pond. Anderson stated the property could be donated to the City and that they might be able to receive funding for the system. The City Council took no formal action on this item. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT 22. ORONO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT Police Chief Corey Farniok provided the City Council with a recap of the 2018 Police Department Annual Report. The police department is committed to saving lives, preventing crimes, enforcing laws, and solving problems. One of the great successes last year was that the police department collected over 200 pounds as part of the Drug Take Back Program, which was a decline of approximately 45 pounds from the year before. Farniok stated he would encourage people to clean out their unused drugs and turn them in to help combat the opiate problem. Several years ago the police department changed their focus to center more on community outreach. Some of the programs involved in that outreach include Coffee and Cone with a Cop, a visit with Santa Claus, and a community service dog. In 2018 over the Christmas holiday season several officers went with Santa to several of the local nursing homes. Xerxes is Orono's community service dog, which is through a partnership with Can Do Canines. This was a unique situation where Xerces is used to help comfort and connect with individuals impacted by trauma or are experiencing a mental health crisis. The Orono Police Department also had great success with the DARE program in 2018. The DARE program is a 6 -week course that is attended by the School Resource Office and begins in January of every year. The SRO then teaches five classes about safety to various classes. The money for the DARE program is donated by local residents and business owners.