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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 22, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 18 of 19 Levang stated they know there have not been any deaths since the rumble strips have been installed but questioned whether there have been any accidents. Printup stated further west there are already rumble strips along the shoulders. Printup indicated he is not aware of whether any accidents have happened, but that it was a good move to have them installed thanks to the generosity of a Delano company. McMillan reported the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will be starting the process of updating their Comprehensive Plan and that she has volunteered to be on the policy committee. McMillan stated Orono is being represented by Bob Bean on the technology advisory committee. McMillan indicated the policy committee consists primarily of mayors and council members. McMillan stated it seems like the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has the right philosophy going into this update. McMillan stated she attended John Barton’s retirement party. John Barton started out being the water resource manager for Three Rivers Parks. McMillan stated she worked with John on the LMCD on the invasive aquatic species. McMillan noted John was with Three Rivers Parks for over 30 years and that he has been a wonderful resource for Orono, Lake Minnetonka, and the whole park district. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Loftus noted the public safety open house is scheduled to take place on July 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A number of activities are planned for the event, including tours of the newly remodeled facility and a helicopter landing/demonstration.. Loftus stated the Communications Committee worked on shortening up the intergenerational report and that report will be available on the City’s website soon. Loftus stated the City may want to consider whether they should continue holding their annual photo contest. Loftus noted this is the ninth year for the contest but that this year they received only six entries. Loftus stated she will probably ask that Communications Committee to look at that program and come up with some recommendations for whether the categories should be reduced or changed or whether the contest should be discontinued. Loftus indicated she will bring the committee’s recommendation to the City Council. *15. CLAIMS/BILLS Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT Mattick stated he had nothing to report. CLOSED MEETING 16. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05, SUBD. 3(b) TO DISCUSS ORONO VERSUS NYGARD