02-23-2026 - Agenda Packet City Council - Regular Meeting

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Minutes City Council Regular Meeting Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 4. Agreement — Metropolitan Council Reimbursement Benson had some questions about the scope of the action and whether it included paving the French Creek Park parking lot. City Administrator Edwards said, although not the normal process, the design phase would come before the council again. Benson moved, Persian seconded, to approve the reimbursement agreement with the Metropolitan Council. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 7. Community Survey — Award Polco Benson noted the City has not done a community survey for a long time, so she wanted to highlight it and have staff report on the process and timing. Persian moved, Schwingler seconded, to award the contract to conduct a community survey to Polco. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 9 Replace Vehicle — Fleet Maintenance Service Truck Ricks had asked to postpone this item at the last meeting and, in the meantime, had the opportunity to tour the City's vehicle fleet. Ricks moved, Schwingler seconded, to approve the purchase of the fleet maintenance service truck. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 12 LA25-000050, 2420 Fox Street Preliminary Plat — Resolution 7662 Ricks asked for an explanation of what the City Council was being asked to approve at this time, if the applicant had reached out to the neighbors as requested by the Planning Commission, and about tree removal plans. City Attorney Mattick explained the Council was being asked to approve the lot split, not permit the second home, but that the plan as presented meets all codes and zoning and requires no variances. Benson moved, Schwingler seconded, to adopt Resolution 7662 approving the Preliminary Plat subject to the condition of an engineer letter. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. FINANCE REPORT 15. Fourth Quarter Financial Update Finance Director Jin presented the Fourth Quarter Financial Update. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT None. Page 2 of 3