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s�""n �i. <br /> � O� . . <br /> ��:" O O . <br /> b. - C ITY of ORONO <br /> � ti . <br /> '� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> . . �l9k.E I�Og'�G. � � � � NO. .. i= �. �� .� � . . <br /> . . S . . r. <br /> A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE EFFORTS OF <br /> CITY STAFF,ASSISTING AGENCIES,AND VOLUNTEERS � <br /> DURING AND AFTER THE STORM OF MAY 15, 1998 <br /> WHEREAS, late afternoon on May 15, 1998 a violent storm caused major damage <br /> throughout Orono and the Metro area; and <br /> WFIEREAS,many roads were impassable due to downed trees and power lines; and <br /> WHEREAS,many homes were without electricity for several days; and <br /> : WHEREAS, Orono Police and Public Works Staff; with assistance from the <br /> �� . Volunteer Fire Departments of Long Lake,Mound,Maple Plain and Wayzata,the Hennepin County � • . <br /> Sheriff s Department and Department of Emergency Preparedness,and many volunteers;worked into <br /> and through the night to provide emergency communications,to open roads obstructed by downed . <br /> trees and power lines,to reroute and direct traffic away from downed power lines, and to maintain <br /> the City's system of sewer lift stations; and � <br /> WHEREAS, the Police Department Support Staff fielded numerous emergency <br /> service calls on Friday evening and Saturday; and <br /> VVHEREAS,the Administrative Office Support Staff handled a continuous stream <br /> of calls and in-person inquiries during the week following the storm; and <br /> . WHEREAS,the City's Public Works Staff worked around-the-clock for several days � <br /> to keep the City's lift stations ruruung during the power outage; and � <br /> WHEREAS, the Building Inspections Staff focused their efforts on expediting <br /> repairs to damaged homes, providing advice to homeowners, and documenting the damage in the <br /> worst hit areas; and <br /> WHEREAS, all of these efforts were outstanding examples of public employees, <br /> assisting agencies, and citizens stepping forward to meet emergency needs. <br /> � <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br /> � <br />