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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 23, 2022 6:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 8 families, noting her husband is a firefighter. She understands it must be tough to lose a fire department, but the history does not disappear. She thinks the letter is full of clear responses, they have done a good job of running the numbers, and everything was talked about at work sessions. She clarified the contract ends in 2025 and the big reason they are having this conversation now is so that there is no disruption, there is a well thought-out plan, and the firefighters are taken care of. Crosby wants to be clear that this Council and the Mayor have gone out of their way on several occasions to have open dialogue with the City of Long Lake. This is not coming out of the blue for Long Lake, they understand what is happening, and noted the response letter is direct and clear. Printup moved, Crosby seconded, to approve sending the response letter to the City of Long Lake. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Crosby noted the news about the young man [Eli Hart] is disturbing and heartbreaking and prayers go out to his family and the community to heal. When officers and first responders are on a scene like that it is heart-wrenching and is something that never goes away, especially when it is a child. There is an officer in the audience tonight and something like that should just never happen. He asked everyone to be good to each other and watch out for each other. Printup noted that was well-said and it is definitely weighting on his mind, more so than bickering about contracts that took place in 1991 and the cost of land. What happened to that little boy is disgusting and he prays for healing and strength for the police officers, firefighters, and everyone who was involved. It is heart-wrenching. Seals echoes her fellow Council Members and does not think there are any words to sum up their feelings on the matter. In addition to police, fire, and family members, she thinks of the children in the little boy’s class. Walsh stated their hearts ache for all of the communities affected. He spoke with many people this weekend and every one asked him to be sure to say thank you to the first responders on how well they did, how professional they are, and how safe people feel out in this area. He stated the City supports them 100% on everything, and in getting help after seeing these things. Mayor Walsh does not know how someone can see that and not have nightmares forever. He is very thankful for the professionalism of the support staff in the City, police force, fire department, and first responders. ADJOURNMENT Seals moved, Printup seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ATTEST: _____________________________________ _______________________________________ Anna Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor