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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> October 10,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Johnson thanked the team for their work at Big Island.He also noted the subject of fire services has been <br /> talked about for a very long time.The subject has come to a head but the conversation has been long and <br /> well-considered.Johnson also went to the Long Lake City Council meeting and unexpectedly participated <br /> in that and brought some additional information to them.He noted they are having a meeting the <br /> following night to review that information. <br /> Seals thanked the team regarding Big Island. She spoke about Summit Beach noting they have a third <br /> open house on Thursday taking into account the community's feedback and showing what it may look <br /> like.Regarding the fire issue, Seals thinks both cities are trying to do what they believe is best. She noted <br /> what people see up in the Chambers are not the only conversations and input that is being taken in.The <br /> amount of hours that both mayors have put in is probably endless and to say there is not resident input, <br /> this has been years-long,and both cities have been digging in on that. She spoke about equipment noting <br /> the fire fighters need more and newer equipment to do the job,including a used ladder truck which could <br /> be refurbished. She spoke with the Fire Chief at Coon Rapids who said he would hold their used truck for <br /> Orono if they want to purchase it and have the manufacturer refurbish it. Seals spoke with the fire fighters <br /> who feel the truck is needed and could solve some issues. <br /> The Councilmembers discussed purchasing a used ladder truck,costs for a brand-new truck, lead times <br /> for a brand-new truck,and refurbishing costs and lead-times for a used truck. <br /> Johnson moved,Seals seconded,to authorize Staff to draft a purchase agreement for a used ladder <br /> truck from the City of Coon Rapids.VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0. <br /> Mayor Walsh went to the fire department open house,he spoke about the homecoming game,and stated <br /> he is looking forward to breaking ground on the new public works facility. This new facility will last well <br /> into the future. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Johnson moved, Seals seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m.VOTE:Ayes 3,Nays 0. <br /> ATTE : <br /> Anna Carlson,City Clerk Dennis Walsh,Mayor <br /> Page 7 of 7 <br />