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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 13, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. __________________________________________________________________________________ Page 36 of 40 (MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT continued) McMillan stated she had the honor last Thursday of presenting JEM Technical with the 2015 Manufacturer of the Year award in the small category. McMillan stated she learned that JEM Technical's 2014 revenue was just under $37 million and that they have 120 employees. JEM Technical is also getting ready to relocate their equipment to the building just south of their headquarters. McMillan stated it was a very nice event and that it is always touching to hear the story of how they got started and grew their business over the years. McMillan stated JEM Technical also hosted the Orono high school students last year so they could learn about a career in manufacturing. McMillan stated JEM Technical is a wonderful asset to the community. McMillan noted Navarre Night is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, at the Freshwater Institute, which is a celebration of Navarre. The event will have speakers as well as a book signing for the History of Navarre book. McMillan stated it should be a fun evening and that they are hoping for a good turnout at that event. McMillan suggested sending a notice on this event out on the City’s listserv. McMillan reported the Nuremberg Estate Barn is getting considered by the State Review Board for the National Register of Historic Places. McMillan reported the Lake Minnetonka Association invited the area mayors to lunch recently and that they talked about them possibly doing a regular presentation to the LMCD, such as a quarterly report, and perhaps hosting some symposiums where they talk about lake or weed management. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT *15. POLICE OFFICER TERMINATION Levang moved, Cornick seconded, to terminate Officer Dan Niccum as a police officer with the Orono Police Department effective April 14, 2015. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 16. REQUEST TO HIRE PART-TIME POLICE OFFICERS – RESOLUTION NOS. 6494 AND 6495 Farniok stated there are two part-time positions open. The police department utilizes part-time officers to cover various shifts and in lieu of overtime. The part-time officers are then usually hired full-time when an opportunity becomes available. Farniok stated this process was started back in July when it was determined that an officer will have a long-term injury and unable to come back to work. Farniok noted part-time officers can only work a certain number of hours on a part-time license and that they had a concern over lack of part-time officers being available. Lindsey Olson and Timothy Datwyler have completed a background investigation including a medical, psychological, and physical agility examination. Walsh asked how the police department is doing currently with the number of staff they have. Walsh noted the police department has been short two part-time people for months as well as one full-time person. City Council Meeting April 27, 2015 Page 38 of 257