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Minutes <br />City Council Regular Meeting <br />Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, 6:00 PM <br />City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />Mayor Walsh opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. <br />Kelly Prchal, 4705 Watertown Road, asked if the meeting was being broadcast because she had heard <br />from someone that the video was not live. <br />Brian Turbeville, 997 Wildhurst Trail, said it was great we have the lowest tax rate but as one of the <br />richest communities,more money is collected than any of the other cities. <br />Cindy McDonnell, 1420 Balder Park Road,asked if the City decides not to spend money on a redundant <br />fire department will that affect the levy for the next year. <br />Richie Anderson, 3205 Crystal Bay Road, asked about the category “other special taxing district”that <br />does not require a meeting. <br />Mayor Walsh closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. <br />Veach moved, Crosby seconded, to direct staff to bring approval of the budget and levy to the <br />December meeting. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT <br />Community Development Director Oakden reported on the Planning Commission and her department’s <br />activities. <br />FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT <br />Finance Director Jin said her department has been wrapping up 2024 financials for the audit. <br />PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT <br />Fire Chief Van Eyll reported on the number and type of calls during the last month and on Community <br />Engagement activities. He said about 90 percent of the calls are handled by the duty crews. The <br />department has taken delivery of the new tanker and is getting it outfitted and ready to put into service. <br />CITY ATTORNEY REPORT <br />None. <br />COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS <br />None <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT <br />15.Council Vacancy Appointment <br />This item was moved to follow the Consent Agenda. <br />7