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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 4, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT (continued) McMillan indicated she did call Bill's daughter today and that she said she would like to be involved in helping to plan and design the dog park. McMillan stated she mentioned that the City would like the Lurton family to be as involved as they would like to be. McMillan stated she would like to sit down with Park Commission Chair Meyers and Adam Edwards about a plan of action for designing that part of the park. Mr. Lurton indicated he would also like to keep part of the prairie. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Loftus reported Financial Director Ron Olson and herself met recently with the Hennepin County Assessor's Office who informed them that the average property value increase across Hennepin County was 3 to 4 percent for 2016. The last few years commercial properties have remained flat and residential values have experienced some growth. Loftus stated based on the preliminary levies that have been submitted to Hennepin County, Orono is by far one of the lowest and is well below the state average. Loftus stated in Orono, the non -lake residential will be seeing a 3 to 6 percent value increase and the lakeshore will see a 2 to 4 percent increase. The condominium and townhome market will see about a five percent increase. Loftus noted Hennepin County will be hosting another community open house for County Road 112 to discuss the road improvements. That open house will be held November 18 at Lake Community Bank in Long Lake from 4:30 to 6:30. Discussion will center on the temporary bypass and some of the project timelines and design. Loftus noted Council Member Walsh touched on the last fire department meeting. The Fire Department is approximately $2,500 over budget due to education and training. Calls are slightly down in the third quarter. The Fire Department committee will be looking at a new phone system for the fire station. Loftus noted the new fire truck was not discussed at the last meeting but that they have talked in the past about a committee looking into acquiring a new truck. Lotus stated the committee has not gotten an update on it lately but that she will follow up on that. *14. 2015 INTER -FUND TRANSFERS Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the transfers and loan payments as indicated on the Schedule of 2015 Interfund Transfers and Loan Payments. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *15. AUTHORIZATION TO DISBURSE FUNDS FOR CLAIMS RECEIVED Levang moved, Printup seconded, to authorize the City Treasurer to disburse city funds in payment of claims received for the December 28 Council meeting, which has been cancelled, and that such paid claims be presented for formal approval at the January 11, 2016, Council meeting. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Page 23 of 24