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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,September 25,2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. CONSENT AGENDA-ConNnued 18. ORONO WOODS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT PUBLIC COMMENTS None MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Seals reported there was another cleanup of Big Island over the weekend,with the volunteers also clearing the back steps on Big Island. Seals stated Big Island continues to be a work in progress and there will be more improvements to come. Crosby stated he attended the memorial service for Officer Matthews on September 13 and that he would like to let the community know how impressed he was with how everyone rallied around the family. Crosby stated Officer Matthews will not be forgotten,noting that firefighters and police officers have a special bond with each other and that he hopes years from now people do not forget his sacrifice for the residents and the local communities. Walsh encouraged people to visit Big Island. Walsh noted the City Council recently approved a used flag acceptance box as an Eagle Scout project for Jason Brew with Troop 206. Walsh stated the dedication ceremony was held this past weekend and that pictures of the event aze on Orono's Facebook site. Walsh reported the Parks Commission also recommended approval of another Eagle Scout project which will be moving forward. Walsh commented Orono has a number of people that are giving back to their community and that the City appreciates their efforts. Walsh stated he was at Birch's on Sunday for the First Annual Long Lake Rowing Club Mayoral Challenge and that the event was lots of fun. Walsh stated pictures of that event are on the Long Lake Rowing Club's Facebook site as well as Orono's Facebook site. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 15. ADOPTION OF 2018 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND LEVY RESOLUTION NO.6793& RESOLUTION NO.6794 Olson noted this item was discussed in depth at the September 11 City Council meeting where the preliminary tax levy and preliminary general fund budget was proposed. Olson noted after tonight the tax levy can only be decreased and not increased. The final budget and levy will be set December 11,2017, which is also the night of Orono's Truth-in-Taxation meeting. Olson stated public input will be allowed prior to final adoption that evening. Olson noted the only change from the presentation on September 11 is that the Pavement Management Levy was decreased from$500,000 to$383,000,which resulted in a tax rate decrease from 16.882 percent to 16.529 percent. Page 2 of 3