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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 26, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 19 of 21 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Levang reported the Council received a copy of the resolution that was presented to the LMCC. Levang indicated her and the Mayor are working on a subcommittee and that they are also moving ahead to resolve any differences the City may have with Mediacom. Bremer noted her Internet was out of commission for 12 hours but that the issue was eventually resolved by Mediacom. Printup stated Maple Plain Days was enjoyable and appeared to be successful. McMillan stated she attended Mound Dog Days and there were approximately 30 vendors and a farmers market. McMillan commented it was a very nice event. McMillan reported she received a phone call from a neighbor to the Lakeview Golf Course who would like to be kept apprised of what happens at the golf course. McMillan suggested the City include updates about the golf course on the website. McMillan noted Red Oak Development proposal was recently before the Minnetrista City Council and that the City should keep an eye on the progress of that application since it will have a big impact on that area. McMillan noted the City also received a letter regarding the purchase of some Lakeview property. McMillan requested the City Administrator reply to the letter writer and clarify that the land is not owned by the City and has already been sold to a developer. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Loftus stated the date that works best for a joint session with the Long Lake City Council is Tuesday, October 1 at 5 p.m. Loftus stated if that date is still okay with the Council, she will post that date and place it on the City Council’s agenda. McMillan stated that would be fine. Loftus commented that Staff has followed up on the public comments received at the last meeting. Loftus noted the Bayview school bus parking was discussed at the work session earlier this evening and the public comments given by a resident on Willow View was on tonight’s agenda. In addition, the erosion on Cherry Avenue was reviewed and discussed by the Public Works Director/City Engineer. Loftus noted that September 9 at 7 p.m. would be a good time for the residents to provide input on the City’s preliminary budget. Loftus indicated budget information will be posted on the City’s website as soon as possible. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 09/09/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 08/26/2013 [Page 19 of 21]