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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,January 10,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Crosby had a meeting with the Highway Safety Commission for Highway 12 and shared the Jersey <br /> barriers have helped tremendously.He congratulated the police and fire for their response to the house <br /> fire,noting it is a tragedy and he encouraged the community to rally around the family during this time. <br /> Printup noted the previous day was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and thanked the police and <br /> shared that they are loved.He noted even public works shows up during these emergency scenes such as <br /> the fire and they are all recognized and appreciated. <br /> Seals stated the police chiefs and local mayors got together and she is glad to hear those conversations are <br /> happening. She noted the police are doing their job in crimes,break-ins,etc.,and it sometimes gets <br /> missed that they are arresting people;however it is like a revolving door as they keep getting out over and <br /> over again. <br /> Mayor Walsh clarified the police arrest these people, send them to Hennepin County, and the County lets <br /> them back out.This is the circle they are in. <br /> Seals shared that Chief Farniok has stated some of the offenders have been in-and-out 14-plus times. It is <br /> good to see cities stand together and tell them enough is enough. <br /> Mayor Walsh stated the people in Hennepin County—Keith Ellison, Mike Freeman, and the City Council <br /> down there—need to start doing the right thing about enforcing the laws. He stated elections count and <br /> the people can get rid of them. He noted Orono is doing their part and has great police,fire,public works, <br /> and the City Council supports them. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Crosby moved,Seals seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 6:51 p.m.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> ATT T: <br /> OP <br /> i <br /> nna Carlson,City Clerk Dennis Walsh,Mayor <br /> Page 4 of 4 <br />