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City of Orono
City Council Work Session
May 25, 2010,6:30 p.m.
Orono City Council Chambers
Present: Mayor Jim White, Council Members Cynthia Bremer, Doug Franchot, Lili McMillan and Jim Murphy;
City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Assistant City Administrator for Long-Term Strategy Mike Gaffron,
Police Chief Correy Farniok, Finance Director Ron Olson, Planning and Zoning Coordinator Melanie
Curtis and City Clerk Lin Vee
1. Request for Proposal for Law Enforcement Services
Chief Farniok received a letter dated May 19, 2010 from the City of Long Lake that included a Request for
Proposal for Policing Services. Chief Farniok outlined the history of the current police service contract with
Long Lake dating back to 1966. Council discussed Orono's response to the RFP for Policing Services which is to
be submitted by June 18, 2010.
2. CommonBond Discussion
Administrator Loftus reviewed the status of the CommonBond zoning application. She noted a meeting with
representatives of Long Lake and Orono is scheduled to discuss water capacity related to the project site.
Council discussed issues that have been identified related to the CommonBond application, including site
restrictions, concerns raised by the Fire Chief, and water capacity. Availability of water to the project site will
determine how CommonBond moves forward with their application.
3. Comments Regarding Information Updates
There were no comments.
4. Other Issues of Current Interest
Staff is reviewing State and City ordinances regarding location of a fuel tank on a residential lakeshore
property.
The work session adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Linda S.Vee, City Clerk Ja es M. White, Mayor
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