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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,May 26,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 15. APPROVAL TO DISPOSE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY <br /> 16. APPROVAL OF A POLICE SERGEANT POSITION <br /> 17. LA19-000057—WAYZATA COUNTRY CLUB,430 OLD LONG LAKE RD—VARIANCE <br /> & CUP—AMENDED RESOLUTION/EXHIBIT—RESOLUTION NO.7100 <br /> Crosby moved,Seals seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as revised,with Item Nos. 9 and 14 <br /> being removed from the Consent Agenda.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> Seals noted No. 11 is a policy on outdoor food and alcohol sales which allows City Staff to work with <br /> Orono's restaurants to be more flexible so they can stay in business. Although there are only a few <br /> restaurants in Orono, it is important to work with the businesses and residents. She hoped neighboring <br /> cities are doing the same because it is a tough environment. <br /> Walsh thanked Seals for her great idea. He hoped the restaurants in Orono can take advantage of the <br /> policy because Orono,as a City, wants to do everything it can to make things more forward better for <br /> everyone in the current economic situation. <br /> Rief stated Staff has been in contact with The Narrows and that Gary Anderst is aware the item is on the <br /> agenda this evening. Staff is working on it and will have something on his desk soon. <br /> Seals said anything the City can do to help The Narrows and Lulu's should be done. She stated that even <br /> though all of Fletcher's slips were full,the situation is"sucking big wind"and she did not know how <br /> some of the restaurants would keep things going. She hoped other cities are listening and they are doing <br /> the same for other restaurants in the area. <br /> Crosby stated one of the owners of The Narrows discussed with him possibly doing some outdoor <br /> entertainment and he thinks the City has to be flexible. There may need to be a time limit at night,but the <br /> businesses have suffered enough. The City needs to do whatever it can to help them. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> None. <br /> 14. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT JASON BARNES RESIGNATION—RESOLUTION NO. <br /> 7099 <br /> Printup said he got to know Jason Barnes over the years when he was a Community Service Officer <br /> (CSO)and then became a Full-Time Police Officer. It has been a privilege getting to know him and <br /> seeing him out in the community, at school events,and out and about. He stated Barnes is an all-around <br /> great guy, and wished him and his family all the best in California. <br /> Crosby stated he knew Barnes when he was a Firefighter,before he became a Police Officer and CSO. He <br /> is a unique individual. When you meet him, his kindness comes out. He is never at odds with anybody. <br /> He exemplified everything about the Orono Police Department. He was also an exceptional Firefighter <br /> when he was on the Long Lake Fire Department. He wished him well and said they would welcome <br /> him/his family if they decided to come back. He read a resolution recognizing Officer Jason Barnes for <br /> Page 2of6 <br />