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2 <br /> <br />When pressed for a reason why it is not pursued now, the primary response from Orono <br />representatives has been a perceived lack of time. However, this is not a problem without a <br />solution. Long Lake is willing to extend the terms of the present contract to facilitate this <br />transition. To the extent major equipment purchase timelines are a concern, the cities can <br />agree to bolster notice provisions to protect all parties. The parameters of the existing contract <br />need not be a barrier to the cities reaching an optimal resolution for all involved. <br /> <br />Orono will undoubtedly understand that, in light of the substantial pivot in direction and the <br />magnitude of the decisions involved, Orono’s proposed deadline for resolution by October 15, <br />2022 is not reasonable or acheivable. In addition to our due diligence review, Long Lake has <br />committed to collecting community input before making an informed decision about such an <br />offer that will affect the City’s residents now and into the future. Long Lake is presently <br />organizing an event to be held in November, when this updated input and community response <br />will be gathered. <br /> <br />Long Lake firmly believes that the future of fire service for our communities is a decision that <br />must be made through collaboration, not a “take it or leave it” proposition. Long Lake will <br />continue its thorough analysis of all options and intends to carefully consider the community <br />input that has and will be gathered. We will provide a response to Orono upon completion of <br />this process. <br /> <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Charlie Miner, Mayor <br />On behalf of the Long Lake City Council