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Minutes City Council Regular Meeting Monday, September 9, 2024, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 Page 2 of 3 Crosby moved, Walsh seconded, to approve the promotion of Ben Veach to Lieutenant effective Sept. 10, 2024,at a rate of $21 per hour. VOTE: Ayes 2, Nays 1 (Benson), Abstain 1 (Veach). PRESENTATION 9.Swearing in Ceremony -Firefighters Walsh swore in new Fire Fighter Oliver Kennedy and newly-promoted officers Chris Adams and Ben Veach. Family members presented their badges and they received flowers from the Orono Garden Club. 10.Gillespie Center Rhonda Nelson, director,provided an update on the Gillespie Center including program offerings, services, fundraising and the upcoming 25th Anniversary in 2025. It has been the norm to receive funding from the Cities served in the Westonka area. She requested a donation from the City of Orono of $12,000 per year or $1,000 per month. The City Council indicated the request would be considered with the 2025 budget. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11.Public Hearing –Vacate Easements –Honey Hill LA24-000030,3465 6th Ave N &3515 6th Ave N,including PIDs 29-118-23-43-0013,29-118-23-44-0004 &29-118-23-44-0006 The City Council is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, open a public hearing, and discuss and direct staff to draft a resolution of approval. The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. Mayor Walsh opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. There were no public comments. Mayor Walsh closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Veach moved, Crosby seconded, to direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval for the easement vacations for the Sept. 23 City Council meeting. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ATTORNEY REPORT Brooksbank,substituting for City Attorney Mattick,had no report. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT Community Development Director Oakden said the department is in the process of accepting applications for the open planner position and is continuing to meet with applicants and keep up with permits and day- to-day activities. She reported on permit revenue and said they are on target to meet their budget by the 6