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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 14, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dennis Libby, 1000 Heritage Lane, stated they are dealing with a number of approvals, projects and variances with new construction in their neighborhood. Libby stated the three elements that he would like to share with the Council today that have become increasingly a concern for Orono are private property rights, private enjoyment, and safety. Libby noted he spoke about these elements earlier this year during the process of some of the approvals. Libby stated to the Council's credit, in every occasion certain elements of rules, regulations and enforcements were established that were cognizant of the fact that when new construction happens, because of the introduction of heavy equipment, material delivery, and workers, those elements need to be maintained for the existing homeowners. Libby stated the unfortunate thing is that enforcement is a key issue. Libby stated the development at 1830 Shoreline Drive is a very large scale project that was approved. Libby stated it is an absolutely incredibly beautiful addition to the neighborhood, but unfortunately many of the rules and guidelines that were set up by the Council are not being observed either because there is a disconnect between the builder, the developer, and the contractors that are there on a daily basis or because they just are ignoring it overall. Libby stated it is really unfortunate when residents have to resort to taking the valuable time of the police community to enforce parking rules that in any other circumstance would be an immediate ticketed violation. Libby stated as the City moves forward with more development and more projects, the City needs to look at how those regulations can be enforced so the safety, quiet enjoyment and the personal property rights of others are really protected. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT 7. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 2017 SQUAD CARS Police Chief Farniok, stated the Police Department is requesting Council authorization for the replacement of four vehicles in 2017. Farniok stated the vehicles are requested to be replaced either due to high miles or mechanical issues. Walsh stated he wanted to swap out No. 231, which is a West Metro Task Force vehicle, and put No. 238 in there for a preauthorization so it does not need to come back in eight months once it reaches a certain number of miles. Farniok asked if they would be replacing 233, 236, 238, and 237 Walsh indicated that is correct. Printup noted in the past he has seen a color -coded spreadsheet. Farniok indicated he will provide that to the rest of the City Council. Farniok noted he did provide it previously to Council Member Walsh. Walsh moved, Printup seconded, to approve the purchase of four 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for $27,798.00 plus tax, registration and other miscellaneous fees from Waconia Ford in Waconia, switching out car 231 for car 238. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays, 0. Page 8 of 28