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Compensation Study Next Steps (continued) <br />Council Member Walsh felt the compensation was fair when considering the staff <br />additions. <br />Loftus suggested reviewing the Police Department compensation portion of the study if <br />Council felt it was not a true picture of the department. <br />Council Member Cornick stated that the Compensation Study should be implemented as <br />presented. This has been in discussion for several months and it's time to move <br />forward. It is not right to pick and choose certain areas or positions for adjustment. <br />Council reviewed the recommendation of a 2.75% cost of living adjustment (COLA). <br />Council discussed increase options of somewhere between 2 to 2.75%. The decision of <br />whether the increase would be a combination of a lump sum and COLA or if an increase <br />would be strictly COLA will be discussed at the November work session. <br />2. Park Commission Purpose and Guidance <br />Public Works Director Adam Edwards provided information on the Park Commissions <br />plans to provide park services for the Orono residents. The information also identified <br />Council concerns of the group regarding their focus compared to the Councils intentions <br />when re -instituting the group in 2014. <br />Park Commission Chair Rick Meyers addressed the Council on the goals and activities of <br />the Commission. The Park Commission has focused on the maintenance and <br />housekeeping of the current parks in Orono. The Livingston Park improvement is their <br />first major park renovation and the goal is to have the parks maintained and accessible <br />to all residents. The Park Commission advises and makes recommendations to the <br />Council and the Commission cannot move forward without their approval. There have <br />been many compliments received from residents on the improvements that have been <br />made to date. <br />Council discussed rotating the Council Liaison for each meeting. Council Member Walsh <br />felt there should be one Council Liaison to keep consistency in communication and <br />other Council Members are welcome to attend the meetings at anytime. <br />Council appreciates the Park Commission's accomplishments. Council discussed an <br />annual work session to review the proposed projects and goals. <br />Orono City Council Work Session, October 26, 2015 Page 2 <br />