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W <br /> City Council Regular Meeting <br /> Tuesday,MayMinutes 27,2025, 6:00 PM <br /> City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br /> FHO <br /> City Administrator Edwards gave a staff report on 2025 Parks Projects and the need to seek grant or <br /> outside funding for some items, and asked the Council to approve the consulting proposal and to direct <br /> staff to undertake the design process on these projects. Bolton and Menk, engineering consultants, had <br /> provided"not-to-exceed"proposals of$87,200 for Hackberry Park Design, $6,980 for the County Rd. 6 <br /> trail improvement, and$10,600 for the Antoine Park Master Plan. <br /> The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. <br /> Benson moved, Schwingler seconded,to direct staff to implement design work for Hackberry Park <br /> and approve engagement with Bolton and Menk for design services.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Benson moved,Ricks seconded,to approve the CR 6 trail resurfacing proposal. VOTE: Ayes 5, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> Ricks moved,Persian seconded,to move forward with the Antoine Park design process. VOTE: <br /> Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 10. Mountain Bike/Multiuse Trail <br /> The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation, and discuss and approve <br /> up to $15,000 for the design phase for a Mountain Bike Trail next to the Orono Golf Course. Rick Carter <br /> of the Parks Commission explained the proposed trail. <br /> The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff and Parks Commission representatives. <br /> Concern centered on the impact on the Golf Course of a trail on the perimeter to reach the Mountain Bike <br /> area and safety for bikers passing close to golfers. <br /> Benson moved,Persian seconded,to deny the design proposal not to exceed$15,000 at Orono <br /> Orchards Golf Course. VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 2 (Tunheim and Schwingler). <br /> PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT <br /> 11. Hire Part-Time Firefighters <br /> The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation, and discuss and approve <br /> the hiring of two part-time firefighters. <br /> The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. <br /> Persian moved, Ricks seconded, to hire Aiden Liebl and Cam Aslakson as part-time firefighters <br /> effective May 28,2025. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> CITY ATTORNEY REPORT <br /> None. <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />