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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,July 25,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> meetings with agenda topics and minutes available on the City's websites so the rest of them can be kept <br /> appraised of the negotiation.Both cities have worked side-by-side to solve many issues for the betterment <br /> of the communities and it is the belief that this fire contract can be resolved and renewed in a manner that <br /> is fair to both sides and continue to successfully meet the public safety needs of the two communities and <br /> well into the future. <br /> Dan Iverson,4640 North Arm Drive, is a little concerned about the mad rush to give away public lands <br /> and properties in Orono, especially the most recent one where the DNR has come out and said there is no <br /> public benefit to the proposed vacation. The present and potential future of the land could far exceed the <br /> minimal value that is being proposed at this time. He wonders why, if the City will cede land and <br /> potentially valuable property, it has not come up to a public auction or at least a public referendum rather <br /> than being decided between just a few individuals. There are a string of properties he is concerned about <br /> including Summit Park,Bederwood,and Lowry.Mr. Iverson is concerned that the City Council is <br /> possibly overstepping their bounds and not considering the public trust and the future value of these <br /> lands.He thinks they should try to retain the land they have in Orono because it is really one of the best <br /> suburbs in the State, in Mr.Iverson's opinion and it is a great place to live. <br /> Jay Nygard, 1386 Rest Point Road,continues to be embarrassed by the City Council.He noted this <br /> gentleman was speaking and Mayor Walsh could not even be bothered to even look at him,just like at <br /> Mr.Nygard right now. He told Mayor Walsh he is the mayor of these people and asked"what the hell are <br /> you doing?Hello?Mayor Walsh?" <br /> Crosby asked Mr.Nygard to be respectful. <br /> Mr.Nygard stated what Mayor Walsh is doing is disrespectful and he is merely asking him to pay <br /> attention to what Mr.Nygard is saying like everybody else here.Mr.Nygard noted Mayor Walsh is <br /> gaveling former mayors and noted one man had to speak so fast to make sure he got his comments in and <br /> one could not understand it very well.He again asked,"What the hell is going on with you guys?"Mr. <br /> Nygard went in front of the Mound City Council and found out what it was like to be treated with respect, <br /> to have people talk and listen to you. But not here,they are all about disrespect and that is all he sees. <br /> Mayor Walsh noted this is a listening session and he is listening. <br /> Mr.Nygard asked how would he know as Mayor Walsh is not paying any attention. He asked is this <br /> really what Mayor Walsh is going to do? That is what children do and the City Council all goes along <br /> with it. <br /> Crosby stated they spoke last week about coming here,showing decorum,being respectful to the <br /> Chambers. <br /> Mr.Nygard said excuse me,this is my three minutes. This is not your time. <br /> Crosby asked Mr.Nygard to be respectful to the Chamber and to the Council. <br /> Mr.Nygard asked to have his full three minutes and asked Mayor Walsh to please pay attention to him. <br /> Members of the public spoke from the back of the Chambers [inaudible] and asked"What is your point?" <br /> Page 5 of 8 <br />