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! - ^ ■ »> nt Long Lake/Orono Consolidation Committee Joint City Council Meeting Monday, June 5,2000 Page 12 enable them to make an informed decision on this matter. Benson thanked the Consolidation Committee for their exceptional work on this matter. Benson stated his questions have also been answered, and that in his opinion the merger will benefit both communities and result in a stronger city which can better deal with the issues. Danielson thanked the Consolidation Committee for their work on this matter. Danielson commented In her opinion the merger will help Long Lake overall. Mayor Bash stated in his view the Consolidation Committee has taken into consideration the concerns relating to fair and equitable representation by the citizens of Long Lake, noting that the City of Orono is not a large community but is comprised of a number of different communities with residents of differing opinions. Bash noted the residents of both communities presently attend the same churches and frequent the same businesses. Bash stated it is up to the citizens to elect qualified people to the city council, with the establishment of the ward system designed to allow the residents to elect the best possible people to serve on the city council. Bash stated in his view a merged city will allow the residents to preserve their values better as well as result in a tax decrease for the citizens of Long Lake. VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Gulbranson moved, Danielson seconded, to adjourn at 9:19 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. There being no further business to discuss, the Long Lake City Council adjourned at 9:19 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk for Long Lake Michael Bash, Mayor of Long Lake 8. ACTION BY ORONO CITY COUNCIL Kelley stated he has been a resident of Orono since 1978, with the reason for moving to this area being the excellent quality of life. Kelley stated the City Council and residents need to look at the future of this area and where our communities will be. Kelley commented he has tended to view the downtown area of Long Lake as his as well, and in many instances the