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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,January 25,2021 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> not an area to dig and perhaps adding some cameras so when people do dig,they can ask to get those <br /> things back. <br /> Edwards said the entryway signs do have excavation and removing of artifacts as prohibited activities. <br /> They have periodically had to put temporary signs out there for the same thing. He noted there were <br /> instances when archaeologists were out there doing the preconstruction surveys running across people <br /> digging holes,such as metal detectorists, etcetera. <br /> Seals remembered there was a line underwater going out to Big Island. <br /> Edwards said there is a man who comes out every couple of years trying to find underground copper <br /> cables that he wants to salvage. <br /> Mayor Walsh said the good news is copper does not have a whole lot of value these days. <br /> Edwards noted this man is known to the City,the DNR,the Watershed District,and the Sheriff's patrol, <br /> also. <br /> Crosby asked if some of that stuff is live. <br /> Edwards said no,these were old cables from the amusement park era,he believes; although there is some <br /> live stuff out there as the residential portion of the island does have electrical. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Seals reported that Rick Perry, a local resident and former fireman and pancake hero has passed away. <br /> She knows a lot of residents are hurting and her heart and thoughts go out to his family. <br /> Printup was going to mention the same thing,he is longtime friends of the family and Rick was a true <br /> servant-leader so condolences go out to the Perry family. Printup believes Mr. Perry gave him his first <br /> job. Printup has gotten a few positive comments and many"thank-yous"regarding the Dakota Trail for <br /> having it cleared off when it can be which is a win-win for everyone. <br /> Crosby read some words that Kelly Shaughnessy from Long Lake Fire had jotted down regarding Rick <br /> Perry. Mr.Perry joined Long Lake Fire at the age of 17 in 1967, served for 43 years,was ranked as high <br /> as Chief and was also an assistant Chief. He was responsible for two life saves,worked at Perry's with <br /> his dad Minnow and now with his son Rick in Long Lake. Regarding pancakes,he designed and built the <br /> rotating grills that everyone loves that could literally serve over 1,000 people in a day. Mr.Perry loved <br /> his family,his community,and Long Lake Fire. Crosby said it was an honor to work with Mr. Perry and <br /> learn under him, he is truly an icon to the City of Long Lake,the City of Orono, and the entire community <br /> and will be deeply missed. <br /> Johnson said the trail is great and is cleared from Wayzata; it would be best if Three Rivers did it but they <br /> will get there with all the support of people. <br /> Mayor Walsh gave his condolences to the Perry family. He noted kids will be going back to school <br /> (hybrid)on February 2,which will be another change and something to get used to. He thinks it is good <br /> for the kids to get back out there socially and seeing their friends regardless of how much they like <br /> Page 8 of 11 <br />