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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> June 12,2023 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Crosby said if Benson has a candidate that she really likes that was her top choice,the Council could <br /> discuss that person. <br /> Benson said it was not her goal to throw out one name or just make a motion but to take the time to <br /> discuss the merits of the candidates. She asked if there would be a possibility of withdrawing the motion <br /> on the floor in order to discuss other candidates. <br /> Attorney Mattick said Councilmember Johnson could choose to withdraw his motion. <br /> Johnson and Crosby indicated they were not interested in withdrawing the motion and second. <br /> Johnson moved, Crosby seconded,to adopt the attached Resolution No. 7377 appointing Maria <br /> Veach to the unexpired term on the City Council that expires on December 31,2024.VOTE: Ayes <br /> 3,Nays 1 (Benson). <br /> Edwards said Veach would be present for the next meeting and would take the oath of office then. <br /> 21. APPROVAL OF 2023 ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS—RESOLUTION NO. 7373 <br /> Walsh explained the purpose of this item on the agenda is to appoint other individuals to the positions and <br /> committees that had been held by Victoria Seals. <br /> Walsh moved,Johnson seconded,to appoint Richard Crosby as the new Acting Mayor in the event <br /> the Mayor is not present,and to appoint the new Councilmember to all of Victoria Seals remaining <br /> committees. <br /> Benson asked to have a spreadsheet she had prepared displayed as a slide. <br /> Walsh asked if the information on the slide had been vetted by the City staff for accuracy and since it had <br /> not, he refused to allow it to be displayed, saying he didn't know if it was accurate information or <br /> Benson's opinion or propaganda. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 1 (Benson). <br /> 22. LMCD UPDATE—RICHIE ANDERSON <br /> Richie Anderson said he had been the LMCD rep for the City since 2019 and it was a requirement that the <br /> budget be presented to member cities by July 1. He said he has been treasurer of the group since 2022 <br /> and heads the budget committee. In 2023 at his recommendation LMCD decided to use its larger-than- <br /> necessary reserves to reduce the amount member cities need to pay for five years. Other highlights in the <br /> proposed budget include funding for two dedicated officers on Lake Minnetonka who cannot be pulled <br /> off the lake for another emergency elsewhere in the County. Member cities will pay the same share of the <br /> levy in 2024 as they did for 2023. <br /> Page 5 of 9 <br />