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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 27, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 3. 2015 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT PRESENTATION (continued) Hoffmann noted Orono also received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2014 and that Orono should likely receive it again for 2015. McMillan thanked City Staff and the Financial Department for their good work over the years in managing the City's finances. The City Council took no formal action on this item. 4. TOUR DE TONKA Tim Litfin, Minnetonka Community Education, addressed the City Council regarding the 2016 Tour de Tonka. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday, August 6. Litfin stated there were 3,500 riders last year, with participation coming from 239 different communities, 36 Minnesota counties, 24 states, and four countries. This is an increase from 2014. Out of the top 40 participating communities, Orono ranked 30. The City of Minnetonka is ranked number one. The event also attracted riders ranging from 0 to 89 years old. To date, the Tour de Tonka has raised over $40,000 for the ICA Food Shelf. Participation has grown each of the first ten years, with the City of Minnetonka being the number one city for participation each year. In 2015, Tour de Tonka has coordinated and collaborated with 104 different police departments, fire departments, cities, counties, ambulance crews, security guard companies, parks, schools, vendors and sponsors. Tour de Tonka offers seven different ride distance options ranging from 15, 28, 40, 48, 57, 67 and 100 miles. Litfin noted Trinity Lutheran in Orono provides a wonderful rest stop for the riders. There were also approximately 20 volunteers from Orono, with 497 volunteers overall. Litfin displayed some pictures of the riders from the 2015 Tour de Tonka. McMillan asked how traffic is managed on County Road 6. Litfin indicated police are stationed at busy corners and intersections. Volunteers are also stationed at non -busy areas to direct the riders. Litfin stated they attempt to alert people about the event with letters, newspaper articles, email blasts, and signage. Litfin stated they do their best to get the word out. Walsh encouraged any interested residents to go to tourdetonka.org to register for the event. Walsh stated the registration fees run from $29 up to $65 for the 100 -mile ride. Litfin stated riders can also register the morning of the event as well. 5. GILLESPIE CENTER Jeanne Brustad, Past President of the Gillespie Center, and Deb Taylor, CEO of Senior Community Services, were present. Page 3