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WMinutes City Council Regular Meeting Monday, October 28, 2024, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 kESHO Benson proposed delaying interviews for Park and Planning Commissions to see if the City receives more applications and delaying goal-setting discussion until January. Benson moved,Johnson seconded,to approve the Work Session Schedule as amended. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1 (Crosby). 5. Rental License Johnson moved,Crosby seconded,to table the rental license application until Nov. 12. VOTE: Ayes • 5,Nays 0. 12. Hire Firefighter Johnson moved,Crosby seconded,to approve the conditional job offer to Chris Brooks at a rate of $20 per hour beginning Oct.29,2024. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1 (Benson). 13. Replace Turnout Gear Extractor Johnson moved,Crosby seconded,to accept the quote from RJ Kool for the Turn-Out Gear Extractor for$13,545. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1 (Benson). 17. Grant—Pickleball--Resolution 7522 Benson pointed out the grant, if approved and accepted,would require the City to repurpose the land in perpetuity for its zoned use which is residential,which would have a financial impact and so should have public input. Crosby moved,Veach seconded,to adopt Resolution 7522 to apply for an Age-Friendly Minnesota Community Grant. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1 (Benson). PUBLIC HEARING 20. Alcohol License The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation, open a public hearing, and discuss and adopt the resolution adopting an alcohol sales application for a new restaurant. The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant, Talavera Mexican Restaurant, 2160 Wayzata Blvd. W. Mayor Walsh opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. There were no public comments Mayor Walsh closed the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. Crosby moved,Johnson seconded,to approve the liquor license as applied. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. Page 2 of 4