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the LLFD name or change it)? The name could remain Long Lake Fire – operated by the City of Orono if Orono is providing fire services to the City of Long Lake. 10. If a sale of the LLFD were to occur, and Long Lake was to receive services in some form from it while under Orono’s control, would the Fire Advisory Board be retained? Would Long Lake have a voice on that Board similar to the one Orono has under the present model? Orono’s intent is to enter a fee-for-service contract with the municipalities currently served (Long Lake, Medina, and Minnetonka Beach). The form would be similar to our Police Contracts. A Fire commission would be established similar to the Police Commission for the Department to engage and communicate with leadership from contracted cities. 11. If Long Lake was to receive fire service from Orono, what would be the cost of that service to Long Lake, short and long term? What ownership interest would Long Lake have in fire department assets purchased after the proposed transfer of ownership (i.e. Would t he cities jointly own purchased assets similar to the joint ownership model presently used? Is something different proposed?) As per the May 7, 2022 email, it would be: a. Under the current term (through the end of 2025) you would pay under the same current model as is currently being charged. b. After the current term is over (starting January 1st, 2026) it would turn to a fire model, not unlike Minnetonka Beach which is more of a call volume average charge. c. We would look for a minimum of a 10-year fire contract with a 10-year renewal with 3 years notice to terminate after the original 1st 10 years. d. Long Lake would have no ownership interest in any department assets. Long Lake would be a contract city only and would not be required to pay a percentage of the purchase. They would be a contracted rate for service.