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f A Minutes City Council Regular Meeting ti Monday,February 24,2025,6:00 PM tf* C City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 l44.ES H 0- The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. Ricks moved,Benson seconded,to adopt the work session schedule through June as amended. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 7. Street Improvements Brown Road N. (25-002)Award Ricks asked about the$43,000 line item in the award for having a construction oversight and why that is necessary. The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. Ricks moved,Persian seconded,to award the bid for the street improvement project on South Brown Road. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 8. Engagement of Legal Defense Services Berrett asked if this was a firm the City had used before. City Attorney Mattick said no,but that this is a firm that has expertise with election issues. The case is not covered by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Fund.A judge has been assigned and a quick timeline set for hearing the case. The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. Ricks moved,Benson seconded,to approve the engagement of legal defense services. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 10. Purchase Office Furniture Berrett said the new communications employee needs appropriate furniture but the cost seems high and she suggested the City look at alternatives such as gently used items.Benson noted that council has not typically needed to weigh in on operational purchases like office furniture in the past and staff is tasked with taking care of matters like this. The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. Persian moved,Ricks seconded,to approve the purchase of office furniture. VOTE:Ayes 5,Nays 0. ATTORNEY REPORT Mattick provided his report during Item 8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT Page 2 of 4