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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />October 10, 2022 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 7 of 7 <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Johnson moved, Seals seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br /> <br /> <br />_____________________________________ _______________________________________ <br />Anna Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor