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Minutes <br />City Council Regular Meeting <br />Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:00 PM <br />City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br />Benson moved, Ricks seconded, to adopt Resolution 7632 establishing the Joint Powers Agreement <br />for the Shoreline Fire Department and establishing lease agreements. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />Ricks moved, Benson seconded, to adopt Resolution 7633 appointing the members of the Shoreline <br />Fire Department JPA board. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />PRESENTATIONS <br />11. Legislative Update —House District 45A <br />Rep. Andrew Myers, Minnesota House District 45A, presented an update from the last Legislative <br />session. <br />12. Utility Rate Study <br />Justin Nilson of Abdo presented the utility rate study. Staff is requesting council action at the November <br />10 City Council meeting. The study resulted in a recommendation of a one-time 25 percent increase in <br />water rates for 2026 and three percent for years after, and a three percent increase per year in sewer and <br />storm water rates. <br />The Council discussed the item, asked questions, and directed staff to provide alternatives to the one-time <br />25 percent increase for consideration at a future meeting. <br />PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />13. Certification of Delinquent Utilities and Accounts Receivables —Resolution 7631 <br />The City Council is requested to review the Staff report, hold a public hearing and discuss and adopt the <br />resolution certifying Delinquent Utility Accounts and other Accounts Receivable to be added to property <br />tax bills at 8 percent interest. <br />The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff. <br />Benson moved, Persian seconded, to adopt Resolution 7631 certifying delinquent utility bills and <br />accounts receivables. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />Rachel Chard, 235 Crestview Ave., and Kelly Grady, Long Lake, provided comments. <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT <br />14. Replace HVAC Units —Willow Fire Station <br />The City Council is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve <br />Orono's portion of the replacement of five HVAC units at the Willow Fire Station. <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />