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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />Monday, September 24, 2012 <br />5:30 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br />Present: Mayor Lili McMillan, Council Members Cynthia Bremer, Doug Franchot and Aaron Printup; <br />representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Finance Director Ron Olson, Police <br />Chief Correy Farniok, Assistant City Administrator for Long Term Strategy Mike Gaffron, <br />Planning and Zoning Coordinator Melanie Curtis, and City Clerk Lin Vee <br /> <br /> <br />Finance Director Olson reviewed the history of the flexible benefit plan available to employees, including <br />insurance waivers. Council and staff will continue to review health insurance options and benefits to <br />employees. <br /> <br />Council discussed the Deputy Chief and Administrative Assistant positions which are proposed to be <br />added to the Police Department staff as a result of the Police Service Agreement with the City of Mound. <br /> <br />Police Chief Farniok provided background information on recent incidents that have occurred in the <br />police parking area causing security concerns. Council discussed options to improve building and vehicle <br />security and employee safety. Council directed Chief Farniok to provide additional information for <br />security improvements to Council at their next meeting. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Gaffron explained the request regarding use of the Miller property north of <br />the first station on Willow Drive. At this time, Council has not determined a direction for future <br />development of the property. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Gaffron provided a copy of a draft letter to Jim Grube, Hennepin County <br />Transportation Department, regarding Navarre safety concerns for Council discussion. <br /> <br />In response to the temporary sign regulation information provided by Planning and Zoning Coordinator <br />Melanie Curtis, Council directed staff to report back to Council with potential code amendments to <br />address aesthetic concerns identified by Council. <br /> <br />There were no comments regarding Information Update items. <br /> <br />The meeting closed at 6:54 p.m. <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br />________________________________________ _______________________________________ <br />Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 10/08/2012 <br />Approval of Council Work Session Minutes 09/24/2012 <br />[Page 1 of 1]