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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 10, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. (MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT, Continued) Franchot stated Dick Woodworth would be willing to sit down with the residents and that perhaps Tonka Connect could assist with that. McMillan commented she would like the City to pursue as many avenues as possible to provide that type of service to all of Orono's residents. McMillan noted the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is proposing revisions to some storm water rules and that Gaffron had written a response letter as it relates to the water resources plan. McMillan asked whether a storm water rule and AIS is also being changed. Gaffron stated the LMCD has put together a letter to the Watershed District regarding the rule changes, which will be sent tomorrow. Jessie Carlson from Bonestroo has been attending the meetings and keeping Staff abreast of the proposed changes. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *7. HENNEPIN COUNTY MITIGATION PLAN — RESOLUTION NO. 6018 Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6018, a Resolution Adopting the Hennepin County All- Hazard Mitigation Plan. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *8. ANIMAL IMPOUND AGREEMENT (CROSSROADS ANIMAL SHELTER) Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, to approve the City of Orono Animal Impound Agreement with Crossroads Animal Shelter for animal (dog) impounds for 2011 and 2012. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *9. DECLARATION OF A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER — . RESOLUTION NO. 6019 Franchot moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6019, a Resolution Declaring a Vacancy in the Office of Council Member of the City of Orono. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 10. INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR COUNCIL VACANCY Loftus reported they have received eight applications for the.vacancy on the City Council and that she would recommend adding February 14"' to the interview schedule. The Council would still be able to appoint someone on the 14"' or postpone it to the 28th if the Council feels they need additional time. Loftus noted she has allotted 30 minutes for each interview and that the Council's packet also contains some sample interview questions and an evaluation form. Franchot commented in his view the 30 minutes is preferable over the 10 minutes that has been allotted in the past for interviews. Franchot stated if the appointment is delayed to the 28h, the Council would also have time to interview people a second time if they so desire. • Page 8 of 12