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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 10, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jabbour noted this is the public comment section. Walsh stated he can comment if he wants. Jabbour stated he can make his comments during the mayor/council report and that this is a monologue and not a dialogue. Walsh stated last week there was a lot of monologue and dialogue going on during the public comment section and that he can comment unless the Mayor thinks only she can do it. McMillan noted she did not speak from up at the dais. McMillan asked if there are any further public comments. Richard Crosby, 2705 Walters Port Lane, stated public safety is definitely a passion of his and that he spent ten years on the Long Lake Fire Department, retiring at the end of last month. Crosby stated this is an issue and it should be something that as a community they work together to get solved. Crosby stated it is not politics to him and that it is about saving people. Crosby stated to say it does not matter when people died last year and drowned on the lake offends him. In contrast, Crosby noted the year before he took part in rescues where they helped airlift three people off of Lake Minnetonka and that those people are alive today. Crosby commented he is not sure if the Hennepin County Sheriff's dock is the perfect place but that he is open to discussion. Crosby stated the idea of bringing a fire track to that parking spot does not happen and that they use Utility 11, which is a short rescue truck, and they typically bring Rescue 21 on those calls. Crosby stated the Fire Department is not bringing an engine to a boat rescue and that it does not happen. Crosby stated he would also like to talk about bringing a more respectful manner to what is going on in the Orono community. Crosby noted there have been personal attacks on people and that this election should be about issues and not personalities. In addition, there have been campaign signs that have been taken and that he would like to bring civility to the election process. Crosby stated people need to respect each other and respect that there may be differences of opinions but handle it in a proper manner. Crosby commented they all are blessed to live here and that Orono is a wonderful community. Crosby stated the eyes of our kids and neighbors are on them right now and that the focus should be on the kids and neighbors. Crosby stated he was a volunteer for 10 years, that he was honored to do it, and that it is an honor to serve the community we call home. Crosby stated if everyone can get back to handling each other in a more respectful manner and come to some common ground that would be terrific. Crosby stated he would really, really appreciate it. Page 3 of 26