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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 24, 1997 <br />( #5 - #2207 Jonathan and Theresa Hofer - Continued) is <br />Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to approve Resolution No. 3847. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays <br />0. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Flint indicated a meeting is schedule for Thursday by the school districts for attendance <br />by Park Commissions and Councils as well as by organized sports representatives to <br />discuss contributions towards the school staff level personnel representing organized <br />sports. The staff person will be present at the meeting. The Orono Park Commission <br />had felt other cities involved should be represented. Flint was of the opinion that the <br />function of this staff person should be broader based to include such areas as open space <br />and trails. Flint said he sees the need at more of a regional level. <br />Goetten noted that these meetings started in a breakfast format for Park, Planning, and <br />Council members. Peterson noted the meetings extended to crime prevention personnel. <br />Flint said he attended the last meeting along with a representative from Long Lake. He <br />indicated the presence of many representatives of organized sports. He wanted the <br />Council to be aware of the meeting and consider attending. <br />Kelley brought the Council's attention to the report by the Fire Department. He is • <br />concerned over the large number of responses made by the department to false alarms. <br />He questioned the costs incurred by the City for these calls and whether the residents are <br />being charged for the calls. Goetten indicated the residents are fined on the third false <br />call each year. Flint indicated the fine was $50. <br />Kelley asked Gaffron to investigate the matter to allow the Council to have an <br />understanding of what does occur, who responds, and what charges are made. He noted <br />these calls have increased 96 %. <br />Peterson said both the fire and police departments respond. <br />Flint indicated certain sensors result in immediate response by these departments. <br />Kelley said he is concerned with overtaxing the personnel. <br />Gaffron said he will follow up on this issue. <br />4 <br />