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Orono City Council <br />Work Session Minutes <br />Monday, September 27, 2021 <br />Council Chambers <br />5:00 p.m. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br />PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Victoria Seals, Aaron <br />Printup and Matt Johnson. Staff members present were City Administrator/Engineer/Public <br />Works Director Adam Edwards, Finance Director Ron Olson, Community Development Director <br />Jeremy Barnhart, Accountant Carrie Krienke, and City Clerk Anna Carlson. <br /> <br /> <br />1. Insurance Discussion <br />Finance Director Ron Olson stated that insurance premiums are anticipated to increase nearly <br />29%. Olson asked the Council for approval to have Gallager look into some comparisons so <br />options could be brought back to Council at a future meeting. <br /> <br />Mayor Walsh indicated that it is important to find someone who can go out and get a <br />comparison so we can make a decision. <br /> <br />Council Member Matt Johnson noted that we may get better options going with a broker that <br />wants to find better rates. <br /> <br />Walsh then directed Olson to follow up with Gallager and bring information to the Human <br />Resources Committee and then bring it back to the Council for final approval. <br /> <br />2. Crystal Bay Post Office Lease Discussion <br />City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards mentioned the lease for the Post Office has not <br />been updated since 1987. He noted the rent has been $420 per month with a month/month <br />lease since. He asked if it was worthwhile to update the rent and lease. Edwards also noted <br />that there has been some concerns regarding the use of the parking lot since its purpose is for <br />both Post Office customers and park visitors. <br /> <br />Johnson mentioned staff may want to check with other Post Offices in the area to see what <br />they are taking in for rent fees. <br /> <br />Council Member Aaron Printup added that we may not want to touch the rental fees in effort <br />to keep the Post Office around. <br /> <br />Edwards mentioned that signs that establish a time limit, like 15 Minutes, could help the <br />parking concerns. <br /> <br />Walsh agreed that 15 minute parking signs would be a good additional and the City may also <br />want to add one in back for the postmaster parking spot. <br /> <br />Walsh stated that we may need a few signs put out stating parking hours since we are seeing <br />an increase in use during business hours from visitors using the park. <br />