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Minutes <br />City Council Regular Meeting <br />Monday, June 23, 2025, 6:00 PM <br />City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br />7. Tree Inventory Analysis and Maintenance Strategy <br />The City Council is requested to review the Staff report and receive a presentation about the recently <br />completed inventory analysis of the trees on City property and right-of-way. <br />The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. No action was required at this time. <br />8. Update — Park and Facilities Department <br />The City Council received an update from Parks Superintendent Joe Ruthenberg on parks and facilities. <br />Spring activities have been completed, and City crews are now working on summer projects. He has <br />applied for some grants. He reported on the City's efforts on natural, pollinator, and Monarch butterfly <br />gardens and the beginning of the planning process for Hackberry Park. <br />The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. <br />9. Update — Park Commission <br />The City Council received an update on Parks Commission activities and subcommittees from Chair <br />Brian Roath. <br />The Council discussed the item and asked questions. <br />CITY ATTORNEY REPORT <br />City Attorney Mattick reported he would be attending the upcoming League of Cities meeting in Duluth. <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT <br />City Administrator/Engineer Edwards gave an update on department activities and negotiations with the <br />City's bargaining groups. <br />COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS <br />None <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Mayor and Council provided reports. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Ricks moved, Persian seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. to Monday, July 14, 2025, at <br />6:00 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />ATTEST: <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />6 <br />