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Orono City Council Work Session Minutes Monday, October 11, 2021 Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. Page 1 of 1 PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, and Matt Johnson. Staff members present were City Administrator/Engineer/Public Works Director Adam Edwards, Parks and Golf Courses Superintendent Josh Lemons, Police Chief Correy Farniok and City Clerk Anna Carlson. 1. Interview Park Commissioner Candidates The Council members interviewed the candidates. Council discussed the candidates and directed staff to prepare a resolution to appoint all three to the Park Commission. Both Kjersti Duval and Gordy Stofer will be appointed to serve until the current terms expire on March 1, 2023. Cameron Porter will be appointed to serve as alternate until the term expires on March 1, 2023. 2. Prosecuting Attorney Services Discussion City Administrator Adam Edwards began discussion with a brief background of the City’s use of Prosecuting Attorney Services. He noted the contract will be expiring in March 2022, and there may be some interest with neighboring Cities to engage in a group contract for services. Police Chief Correy Farniok mentioned that he met with the police commission and inquired about what other cities were doing and if asked if they would be interested in discussing a group contract for services. Farniok noted it could be a 6-9 month process to determine if this is something the city should pursue. Mayor Dennis Walsh, noted that staff should notify Tallen of this discussion and see if they would be willing to extend their contract until a decision is made. The Council members consented that it would be a good idea to get it on order now. Adjourned: 5:43p.m. CITY OF ORONO: ATTEST: ________________________________ Dennis Walsh, Mayor _________________________________ Anna Carlson, City Clerk