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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING ` <br /> Monday,January 14,2013 • <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (12. NAVARRE AREA UPDATE& PROCESS, Continued) <br /> drop off since people are more prone to come to a meeting when there is something that is in process of <br /> happening. <br /> Kempf stated he also concurs with the press release and would offer an opportunity for the Navarre <br /> residents to get on the City's e-mail list. Kempf stated in his view periodic e-mails will help generate <br /> interest in the NCI. <br /> Bremer stated the key is that people have to know what they are signing up for and that it needs to be <br /> explained clearly, but that it does not preclude Ralph Kempf from reaching out to the people on NCI's <br /> e-mail list. <br /> McMillan noted that Staff has an e-mail list of various businesses in Navarre as well. <br /> Bremer commented the agendas would likely drive the involvement and that formalized meeting dates <br /> will help the residents plan ahead. <br /> Anderson stated the City has some good discussion items already on the table,which will help generate <br /> interest in the NCI. <br /> McMillan stated getting the agenda out a week ahead of a meeting to everyone will also generate interest. <br /> Printup moved,Bremer seconded,to schedule meetings for February 11,Apri18,June 10,at 5:00 <br /> p.m.,and to appoint Council Member Kristi Anderson as council liaison to the Navarre <br /> Community Initiative as it relates to the Navarre planning process. VOTE: Ayes 5,nays 0. <br /> 13. POLICE CHIEF UPDATE <br /> Police Chief Corey Farniok stated as it relates to the transition with the Mound Police Department, <br /> everything has gone smoothly to date and nothing has occurred that was not anticipated. Farniok thanked <br /> Police Chief Mooney with the Mound Police Department for his help with the transition. <br /> Farniok indicated they are still working on updating the websites and integrating the various police <br /> reports for the residents. The police department has not received any complaints regarding the delay in <br /> receiving the information. The police department is currently being inundated with requests for gun <br /> permits. Farniok indicated they are at or near the rate of the number of permits being requested in just <br /> two months as compared to all of last year. <br /> Farniok noted the transition costs were anticipated not to exceed$80,000. To date the costs are at <br /> approximately$55,000. Farniok indicated they do not anticipate any more large expenses but that there <br /> are some outstanding expenses that will be incurred yet for additional weapons for the officers and some <br /> modifications to the buildings. Farniok stated they have approximately$15,000 to$20,000 in additional <br /> identified costs. <br /> Farniok stated police department staff has also met with the various school districts to discuss and update <br /> their safety plans. <br /> Page 10 of 16 <br />