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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,June 11,2018 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 18. LA18-44 CITY OF ORONO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040 AMENDMENT <br /> Barnhart stated he is requesting the City Council pass a resolution this evening authorizing him to submit <br /> the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update to the Metropolitan Council for their review. Formal approval <br /> of the amendment will be requested in November/December following the public comment period that <br /> ends at the end of October. <br /> Walsh stated the important thing to note is that they are merely authorizing submittal of the plan to the <br /> Metropolitan Council and that there will be more opportunities for public comment. <br /> Crosby moved,Dankey seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.6879,a Resolution Authorizing the <br /> Submittal of the Preliminary Draft of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Dankey stated she does not have anything to report tonight. <br /> Crosby congratulated all the recent graduates,especially from Orono High School. Crosby stated he <br /> would also like to say a special thank-you to David Benson,the Orono principal,for his great leadership <br /> through the years. Crosby commented he would like Staff to start thinking about having an Orono Day <br /> the first day of school this fall where the City can recognize him. <br /> Crosby stated he also would like to thank the wonderful people in Spring Park for helping the Long Lake <br /> Fire Department get their dock in. Crosby noted the City Council and the Fire Department are committed <br /> to the safety of the citizens and that he is very proud to support the Fire and Police Departments. <br /> Seals reported she and the committee visited Big Island today and made some improvements. Home <br /> Depot donated a number of materials and supplies and that there were lots of volunteers helping out with <br /> painting and the other improvements. <br /> Walsh thanked Flagship Marine who donated the use of their barge to haul the materials out to Big Island <br /> today. <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br /> Rief stated last week the Police Department invited him and other members of Staff to participate against <br /> the Orono track team in the trap shoot event. Rief stated even though they lose,they had a lot of fun and <br /> it was a great event. <br /> Rief reported during this evening's storm Fire Engine 12 was wrecked as a result of a tree falling in front <br /> of it. No one was injured. <br /> Rief stated he did receive a document relating to Attorney-Client privilege regarding the City's response <br /> to the Long Lake Fire Department. <br /> Page 18 of 20 <br />