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