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City Council Regular Meeting Monday, September 22nutes, 2025, 6:00 PM -se C* City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 t4kEsno‘`-- Chwialkowski said it had been ordered prior to that request and was a repair to cover unsightly rusting on the ladder truck. Ricks moved,Persian seconded,to approve the Claims/Bills.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 6. Purchase Capital Equipment—Change Order—Brush/Medical Response Utility Vehicle Ricks moved,Schwingler seconded, to approve the Capital Equipment Change Order.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. PARKS REPORT 12. Purchase Capital Equipment-Maintenance Vehicle The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation, and discuss and approve the purchase of a maintenance vehicle. The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. Schwingler moved,Persian seconded,to approve the Capital Equipment Purchase.VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 12.5 Agenda Addition-Hackberry Park Revitalization Plan Benson noted that there are eight days left before the deadline to apply for the grant and that misalignment between Council, Staff, and the Park Commission makes it a poor time to move forward. Administrator Edwards said the application is nearly complete,doesn't require a Council resolution, and could request up to $300,000 for sports fields. Most youth sports groups have provided letters of support. Ruthenberg reminded the group that community input on design is still ongoing. The Council agreed better communication and process are needed and no action was taken. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 13. Compensation Increase -Public Works Utility Maintenance Worker This item was moved to the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT 14. Repair Capital Equipment-El Engine Replacement The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation, and discuss and approve the request to spend$37,000 to replace the motor in Engine 1. If repaired,the engine would have another 10 years of serviceable life. Page 3 of 5