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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 10, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • 14. Long Lake Fire Relief Association Pension - Tabled Mayor Peterson moved, Murphy seconded, to table the Long Term Plan and Policy for the Long Lake Fire Department Pension. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 15. Request to Hire Part -Time Police Officer — Resolution No. 5171 Follows Item #2. *16. Authorization of Utility Easement Acquisition by Eminent Domain — Resolution No. 5172 Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5172 authorizing the acquisition of a drainage and utilities easement by eminent domain. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 17. Police Service Agreement with Spring Park Mayor Peterson reported that she, Ron Moorse, Chief Good, Sgt. Erickson, and Gabriel Jabbour went to the Spring Park City Council meeting to discuss the long term 5 -year contract for police services. Spring Park was very gracious in welcoming the City's representatives. Mayor Rockvam made a very nice speech regarding individuals who had worked so diligently on this contract over the last • several months, spoke about the service and quality of service that the City of Spring Park has received over the last, between 23 and 25 years, and commented on the excellent service and that they have very much appreciated what the City of Orono and Orono Police department has provided to them. It was a unanimous decision by the City of Spring Park to approve the contract with the City of Orono which will be renewed on an annual basis. Mayor Peterson indicated the City appreciates what they did, thanked them, and indicated the City looks forward to working with them over the course of the years ahead. The collaboration between the Chief and her staff, but also the quality of service and the officers who have provided the service, have solidified the contract and they are to be thanked as well. By having the contract extended we were able to keep two officers and were able to hire Tony as well. There is still one part time police officer position out there to be filled. McMillan thanked Mayor Peterson, police and city staff for their work regarding the contract, and the Spring Park Council as well for coming into agreement on this contract. White stated that it is an important milestone because the communities have worked so well together, but also a tribute to Chief Good and how well she runs this department. The officers are really motivated and you can see how, year by year, it just gets better. Murphy commented that he thinks this a landmark deal with a rolling 5 -year contract on police services. He indicated we now have real stability with the Long Lake Fire Department and are now offering some real stability to Spring Park and hopefully, the other communities too. There was really good cooperation on everybody's part and everybody worked really hard to make this happen. • Page 5 of 7