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Work Session Minutes
Monday, September 14,2020
Council Chambers
5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Victoria Seals,
Printup and Matt Johnson. Staff members present were City Administrator Dustin Rief, Public
Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards, Finance Director Ron Olson, and City Clerk Anna
Carlson.
1. Building and Community Investment CIP Discussion
Finance Director Ron Olson presented the CIP improvements plan. Olson began by
presenting a high level overview to the Council of the Capital Improvement funds and
what the City typically uses them for.
Olson explained the Community Investment Fund was established to fund projects that
benefit the entire community and have no other funding source. Olson noted that the
funding is projected to be used for improvements to the (park and ride)Navarre public
parking lot and the (turn back) CSAH 112 Phase 3 construction.
City Engineer Adam Edwards added the park and ride has been on the CIP for the past
few years and that it doesn't necessarily need to happen next year, however the City will
be doing some paving improvements in that area and it could offer some cost savings if
done at the same time. The City also found that a few of the Storm water catch basins are
beginning to show the need for improvements which could also be coordinated with the
entire project.
The City Council agrees that it would most likely be the best time to take care and
coordinate all of the improvements all at once.
Edwards also mentioned the turn-back improvements had also been on the CIP for the
past few years to cover costs associated with the project, however through the process the
County is getting money back from the state for that project. There are a few items that
are not a part of that particular project that could be mainly covered by the City.
There was some discussion of the design elements for the turn back project and the need
for them. Edwards will bring back the final design plans to Council for discussion when
the County is ready to proceed in that phase of the project.
Edwards presented the Building CIP and began soliciting feedback from the Council
about some of the projects involving the Public Works Facilities and security upgrades
for the City Buildings.
There was some discussion regarding the needs and plans for improvements needed for
the City's facilities.
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Council Member Victoria Seals mentioned it was a good idea to improve the security
systems, however the paint and carpet improvements could most likely be pushed back.
Mayor Walsh added that the City Hall parking lot could likely be pushed off as well and
that instead of doing a chip seal for a temporary fix, staff could look into re-paving in the
future and bring back to discuss. He also mentioned that as the other projects develop the
City Council could revisit and give input at that time.
Meeting Adjourned: 5:53 p.m.
CITY OF ORONO:
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Dennis Walsh, Mayor
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Anna Carlson, City Clerk