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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,February 13,2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. Loftus noted there is a face-to-face meeting with those residents in two days with Hennepin County. The City Engineer will be present on the City's behalf. Edwards stated Hennepin County is approximately 60 percent complete on the design at this point. Walsh noted one other item being considered is whether the golf course should go back under the purview of the Parks Commission. Rick Meyers,Park Commission Chair, stated perhaps the Park Commission could work through some of the issues and show them what is planned to see if there are any options on the trail. Edwards stated with these county road projects,there is a project advisory committee that is made up of elected officials and staff to discuss the issues and that the committee already exists on the trail project. Loftus commented Mr.Meyers could attend the meeting that is scheduled on February 15. Loflus stated Hennepin County prior to this point has largely focused on the drainage at the south end of the road. Loftus stated the committee was formed a couple of years ago and that they have been meeting on a regular basis. Meyers stated the Park Commission does not want to push things through that people do not necessarily want. Edwards stated one of the reasons it was brought to the Park Commission was to have that public outreach and dialogue. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 17. SELECTION OF INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR Loftus stated beyond sharing the list with the Council, she has not been involved in the interviews regarding the selection of the interim city administrator. Walsh stated at the time of the last Council meeting,the list had been narrowed down to two people, Edward Shuckle,Jr.,and Doug Reeder. Walsh noted at the Council meeting he had asked Council Members Printup and Crosby to reach out to those two candidates and have a discussion with them. Walsh stated he would like to select one of the two gentlemen at this meeting so there will be a week transition period prior to Ms. Loftus leaving. Seals stated both of the candidates had a great amount of experience with the area but that Doug Reeder stood out in her mind as having a good understanding of the issues. Seals stated to her knowledge he was the interim manager for Wayzata and has also worked with the Waters group in the past. Seals stated she would like the City Council to look at him as a replacement since he has a good understanding of what the City is looking for and will fit in well with City Staff. Printup commented both candidates have a lot of good experience and understand the nuances of the lake area and the City of Orono. Printup stated he would tend to lean toward Doug Reeder. Crosby stated he also liked Doug Reeder and that his recommendations from Wayzata were outstanding. Crosby stated in his view he would make a great addition to the City. Page 16 of 18