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-‘7LO.%a <br /> Orono City Council <br /> Work Session Minutes <br /> y Monday, September 11, 2023 <br /> `� <br /> ltri\i/L0Council Chambers <br /> �4KEsxoO" <br /> 5:00 p.m. <br /> PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Alisa Benson, Richard F. Crosby II, and <br /> Matt Johnson. Staff members present were City Administrator Adam Edwards,Finance Director <br /> Ron Olson, Fire Chief James Van Eyll, and City Clerk Anna Carlson. <br /> 1. Preliminary Levy/Budget <br /> Finance Director Ron Olson presented the draft preliminary budget levy to the City <br /> Council. He noted that various insurance rates should be available by the end of the <br /> month. <br /> There was discussion about how property values are determined and the difference <br /> between tax capacity rate and tax levy. <br /> City Administrator Adam Edwards directed attention to the Long Lake Fire Department <br /> budget requests to see if Council had any input about it. <br /> Council Member Matt Johnson noted that he would like to see if there is an opportunity <br /> for LLFD to reduce the budget. He noted that he would like to see more collaboration <br /> and discussions with Long Lake in regard to the business, training options, and budget. <br /> Mayor Dennis Walsh agreed with and reiterated Johnson's thoughts about collaboration <br /> and discussion about budget. <br /> Meeting ended at 5:58 p.m. <br /> CITY OF ORONO: <br /> ATTEST: <br /> an72,61._ a7/c9.?„____„ Dennis Walsh,Mayor <br /> Anna Carlson, City Clerk <br /> Page 1 of 1 <br />