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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />November 27, 2023 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />Page 10 of 10 <br />Benson said at last year’s Truth in Taxation hearing someone talked about being retired and said their <br />income would not be increasing, and it is important to keep that in mind. Earlier this month she attended <br />Interfaith Outreach Community Connection Day. They offer programs for those experiencing food <br />insecurities and other difficulties in the western suburbs, she said. Orono is not immune to poverty. There <br />will also be a community food and toy event for WeCAN through the Long Lake Fire Department. There <br />is more information on the City of Long Lake website. She noted the City of Plymouth recently received <br />a national award for public engagement. <br />Veach and Johnson had nothing to report. <br />Walsh said the same 12 people who show up at the meetings don’t like them. He said the area’s State <br />Representative recently said it is amazing what Orono can do with a budget. He pointed to the City’s <br />planning and action with roads, infrastructure, and support of police. He said the tree lighting is coming <br />up on Saturday, Dec. 2. Coffee with the Mayor will be Dec. 13. He quoted from the press release of the <br />attorney’s representing the City in the City of Long Lake lawsuit saying that the City of Orono <br />respectfully disagrees with the court’s decision and consistent with the court’s order, will continue to <br />persevere with establishing the Orono Fire Department and that he expects the City to prevail. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Walsh moved, Johnson seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />ATTEST: <br />____________________________________________________________________________ <br />Christine Lusian, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor <br />13