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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 />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 5 of 8 <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Crosby asked Mr. Nygard to be respectful. <br /> <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 /> <br />Mayor Walsh noted this is a listening session and he is listening. <br /> <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 /> <br />Crosby stated they spoke last week about coming here, showing decorum, being respectful to the <br />Chambers. <br /> <br />Mr. Nygard said excuse me, this is my three minutes. This is not your time. <br /> <br />Crosby asked Mr. Nygard to be respectful to the Chamber and to the Council. <br /> <br />Mr. Nygard asked to have his full three minutes and asked Mayor Walsh to please pay attention to him. <br /> <br />Members of the public spoke from the back of the Chambers [inaudible] and asked “What is your point?”