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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 11, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 19. #16-3837 JOHN BRUNELLO, LLC, 570 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD SOUTH, VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 6648 (continued) Mattick indicated the Council can approve the resolution and direct Staff to revise the numbers. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6648, a Resolution Approving Variances from Municipal Zoning Code Section 78420, for the Property Located at 570 Orono Orchard Road South, with the requirement that the side setback be 17 feet on both sides. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. MAYORICOUNCEL REPORT Printup noted the Fire Commission has a meeting on Wednesday of this week and that they will be talking about Big Island, the fire boat and some coverage issues. Printup stated he would also like to thank the Police Department for keeping Orono citizens safe. Levang reported the City's latest newsletter has been distributed and that there was a very timely article on traffic stops 101, which provides the residents with some helpful information on what to do in the event of a traffic stop. Levang stated she would urge people to read the newsletter. Walsh stated he worked at the Flying Pancake Breakfast at the Home Depot in Wayzata and that they were joined by the Mayors of Long Lake and Wayzata as well as House Representative Eric Paulson and State Senator Dave Osmek. Approximately 1600 people were served during the breakfast, which is a new record, and several hundred meals were served to veterans at no charge. Walsh noted he will be attending the fire meeting on Wednesday. McMillan stated the Orono Police Department is very appreciative of all the support they have received from the community this past week. McMillan noted there is a tentative open house that MnDOT will be having on Wednesday, July 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and that the residents can confirm the date and time on the City's website. McMillan stated the newly installed Sheriff's dock was used quite a bit during the 4r' of July weekend and that fortunately the weekend did not have a lot of emergencies occur at Big Island. McMillan stated the accessibility of the dock really allowed the water patrol and emergency crews to get people off the lake in a timely manner. CITY ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT 20. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY — REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) City Administrator Loftus stated the City received four submittals for prosecuting attorney and that Staff is asking for a motion approving a firm so Staff can begin negotiating a contract that will then come back for Council consideration. Page 21 of 25