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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> NOVEMBER 14,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> Brad Erickson,2485 Independence Road,had some interesting conversations after the last meeting and <br /> thinks it is important for the Council to know that two of them were with the FBI and one was a <br /> gentleman instrumental in getting the City on the front page of the Star Tribune. Mr.Erickson noted it is <br /> important to revisit history from April and they were interested in the videos of Mr. Crosby at the <br /> governor's mansion,as well.He is waiting to hear back on what will happen with those. He showed a <br /> video on his laptop. When the video was finished,Mr.Erickson stated that was"what you sent me that <br /> got me on the cover of the Star Tribune,and I'm the crazy one, isn't that correct?I'm the one that needs a <br /> straightjacket."Mr. Erickson said he is furious and asked if they understand what that means.They know <br /> who he is now and he knows they have been talking about it and many other people think it is a big deal <br /> and are very interested in this.He has a lot of questions,none are being asked, and none are being <br /> answered. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Johnson thanked the public for their continued support with the recent election.He suggested hosting a <br /> debate for the candidates before in-person voting starts.He saw a lot of misinformation and it is hard to <br /> combat that face-to-face with people and a debate would allow candidates to ask questions and answer <br /> one another. <br /> Attorney Mattick will look into it.He stated the debates he has seen are usually set up by various <br /> organizations.He does not immediately see an issue with the City supporting it as long as there is equal <br /> access. <br /> Seals clarified that the Big Island bathrooms are closed but Big Island is not closed.The fencing out there <br /> is to keep people from driving or snowmobiling on the island as people have done in the past. She <br /> thanked City Clerk Anna Carlson and the Staff for all their work on the election. <br /> Printup congratulated Johnson and Alisa Benson, and noted he is also thankful to City Staff.He shared <br /> that December 3,2022 is the Tree Lighting Event.Printup is also thankful for the Chief and fire fighters. <br /> Crosby congratulated Johnson and Alisa Benson, and thanked Eddy Rice for his participation,fighting a <br /> hard race, and doing a great job. Crosby shared his oldest daughter got married over the weekend and <br /> everything was wonderful.He noted the City received a lot of positive feedback on the Staff during the <br /> election,and he noted what the Park Commission has been doing with the parks has been incredible and <br /> he appreciates them putting their time forward to help the City and they do a great job. <br /> Mayor Walsh agreed with Crosby and congratulated Johnson and Alisa Benson. He noted an issue in the <br /> Crystal Bay neighborhood and he spent time with the Hennepin County Rail Authority lawyer going <br /> door-to-door and the impact of the people who live there.Mayor Walsh is trying to work with the Rail <br /> Authority on something reasonable and safe for citizens. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Printup moved,Crosby seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page 6 of 7 <br />