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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, October 26, 2015 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />14. FOX STREET SURVEY AND ENGINEERING PROPOSAL (continued) <br />Walsh commented sometimes poor decisions should be revisited. <br />Levang stated it was not a poor decision. <br />McMillan requested Mr. Walsh be respectful of other people's opinions and thoughts. <br />Walsh stated he is expressing his opinion and that their narratives are the same. <br />McMillan stated they understand Mr. Walsh has a different opinion on the matter but that they are letting <br />him know their thoughts on it. <br />Cornick stated Mr. Walsh has a great idea but that he wishes it was brought up six months ago. Cornick <br />stated in his view it is too late to change after all the other decisions have been made. <br />Walsh moved, Cornick seconded, to approve the Bolton and Menk project development proposal <br />for a fee not to exceed $53,100. VOTE: Ayes 1, Nays 3, McMillan, Levang, and Cornick Opposed. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Walsh stated his heart and condolences go out to Council Member Printup on the passing of his father. <br />Cornick stated he would concur with that. <br />Levang stated the City is enjoying a very wonderful fall and that she would encourage people to use the <br />city parks and trails. Levang noted a number of the parks and walking trails have been rehabbed. <br />McMillan stated she received a letter from the Westonka School District on October 14 to Chief Farniok <br />that she would like to read. The letter reads as follows: "The Westonka School Board honors <br />community members who have donated time and talents supporting Westonka students and teachers. At <br />the Monday, October 12, school board meeting, Superintendent Borg recognized the Chiefs generous <br />contributions to the district: assistance provided for the mock crash conducted by our students before <br />prom. Last spring was very helpful and we also appreciate your input in the lake area Heart Safe <br />Community Initiative. You have been active in collaborating with the school's resource officers and <br />other enforcement agencies and participating in the education of our students concerning fire drills, <br />lockdown drills and other emergency procedures. <br />Your ongoing willingness to meet with our administrative team for safety discussions and training is also <br />very much appreciated. We are grateful for the ownership, for the wellbeing of our students displayed by <br />our local police departments. Your partnership with our district is making a lasting impact on our schools <br />and on our community." <br />McMillan reported the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District had one policy meeting so far related to their <br />Comprehensive Plan and additional meetings will likely be held in February. McMillan stated she would <br />like to sit down with Staff to discuss what they envision for the MCWD's Comprehensive Plan. <br />McMillan noted MCWD's comprehensive plan is due the end of 2017 <br />Page 20 of 23 <br />