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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 27, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 18 of 21 *9. SENTENCE TO SERVE (STS) CONTRACT FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE Levang moved, Cornick seconded, to approve the contract with Hennepin County Sentence to Serve for park maintenance, not to exceed $6,500. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Walsh stated he attended the Highway 12 reconstruction open house this past week and that there was a good turnout. Walsh stated he hopes everyone is aware of the construction since it will impact Orono and Long Lake for the next couple of years. Walsh noted there will be more open houses and that he would encourage everyone to attend to see what is going on. Cornick stated he also attended the open house and that he is in agreement with Council Member Walsh. Levang stated she went to Orono’s cleanup day and that she would encourage the other Council Members to go to this event in the future since it is a good opportunity to meet and speak with the residents. Levang stated the cleanup day is also a good chance for the Public Works staff to talk with the residents. Levang reported the Navarre Community Initiative Committee has decided on Sunday, September 20, for the Navarre festival. The committee is in the process of developing a concrete plan but that they are trying to keep the event doable, successful, and tying in with the demonstration idea. Levang indicated the committee is also working with the Casco Point residents as well as Navarre residents and that good progress is being made. Levang stated it will be nice when the new community development officer is on board. Levang reported the communications committee is working on the next edition of the City newsletter, which will be out sometime in June. Printup stated according to the local newspaper, there were record turnouts at the annual Long Lake Fire Department pancake breakfast. McMillan stated she received a letter today from some residents on Town Line Road and that they would like the City to address the condition of the road. McMillan indicated she will have the City Administrator send the letter out to the Council. McMillan stated she has not driven down there yet but is planning on doing that. McMillan reported Navarre night is coming up this Thursday and will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Freshwater Center. McMillan stated mention of the event was mentioned in the Star Tribune, the Pioneer and Laker. Levang stated the banner will also be on display. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT 10. FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT Finance Director Olson stated the first quarter financial report is now ready. City revenues are at 15.85 percent, which may appear to be low, but Olson noted the City will not receive their first tax settlement