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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, February 28, 2011 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />  Page 8 of 13   <br />   <br />(6. APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANT COUNCIL POSITION, Continued) <br /> <br />Bremer stated there are a few candidates on the list who have demonstrated they are willing to spend the <br />time and have spent the time in service to the City and know the nuances of city government. Bremer <br />indicated she would put Denise Leskinen, Kim Kang, and Richard Crosby into that category but that she <br />feels David Rahn is the most qualified candidate given his past experience on the Planning Commission <br />and City Council. In addition, Dave Rahn has a good grasp of construction and will not be someone who <br />will just say yes to please people but is able to think outside the box. Bremer noted Rahn currently serves <br />in a building official capacity and has experience with other local cities, which is very valuable. Bremer <br />stated for those reasons she would recommend Dave Rahn. <br /> <br />McMillan echoed the comments expressed by the other Council members on the high quality of <br />candidates that have applied. McMillan indicated the Council has an opportunity to appoint someone <br />who will bring a special skill set that is needed in the near term to assist the City Council with issues <br />facing the City at the present time. McMillan indicated Dave Rahn would bring skills in three major <br />areas. First, Dave’s knowledge of planning and zoning issues, including his Planning Commission and <br />City Council experience, will assist the Council with hardcover issues and variance restrictions that the <br />City will be dealing with in the upcoming years. Secondly, his background in building inspection will be <br />valuable as the city plans for future infrastructure improvements. Thirdly, McMillan indicated that Rahn <br />had also made the comment that no savings is too small, which in her opinion shows that he understands <br />and has the ability to look at innovative ways to save money. <br /> <br />McMillan thanked the City Council for their hard work during the appointment process and the thorough <br />interviews that were conducted. <br /> <br />Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to appoint David Rahn to the vacancy on the City Council and <br />to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6025, a Resolution of Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Orono <br />City Council. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0, Printup Abstained. <br /> <br />*7. LONG LAKE OFFICER DUTY TRUCK <br /> <br />Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, to approve payment to the City of Long Lake for the purchase <br />of a 2011 Ford Explorer in the amount of $29,257 and to amend the Improvement and Equipment <br />Outlay Fund to reflect the expenditure. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0 <br /> <br />*8. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 2011 SQUAD CAR <br /> <br />Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, to approve the purchase of a 2011 Crown Victoria from Elk <br />River Ford for $22,367.64 plus tax, registration and other miscellaneous fees. VOTE: Ayes 4, <br />Nays 0. <br /> <br /> <br />CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT <br /> <br />*9. TOBACCO VIOLATIONS <br /> <br />Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, to approve the Stipulation of Facts and Civil Penalty executed <br />by O'Sullivan's Holiday 546 and Big Island General Store. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 03/14/2011 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 02/28/2011 [Page 8 of 13]