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Orono City Council
Work Session Minutes
y Monday,March S,2021
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5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Victoria Seals,Aaron Pintup
and Matt Johnson. Staff members present were Interim City Administrator/Finance Director Ron Olson,
Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards,Police Chief Correy Farniok, City Attorney Soren
Mattick, and City Clerk Anna Carlson.
Meeting Adjourned: 5:00 p.m.
1. Police Chief Update—Use of Force Statute Discussion
Police Chief Correy Farniok reviewed the various changes to the use of force statute for the City
Council. His department has been training on the major changes that have went into effect since
March 1st
City Attorney Soren Mattick mentioned that the statute is about as cop friendly as its going to get
and noted that Minnesota is being more restrictive than Federal law. He also mentioned we have
not seen any judges work on it yet and we may see more police officers being prosecuted over the
changes in the future.
Council Member Aaron Printup asked what local municipalities can do about the changes.
Farniok responded the Council could send a letter to your legislators regarding any concerns they
may have related to the recent changes that have gone into effect.
Council Member Matt Johnson agreed that the City may need to draft up a letter to be sent
addressing concerns.
Mattick stated that is about the only thing you can do,because it is the law and we need to uphold
it.
There was discussion about the changes and the effects of it on safety,recruitment of officers, etc.
Council members agree that a letter expressing their concerns about the changes to our
legislators.
2. Fire Update—Discussion
Interim City Administrator Ron Olson gave a brief update.
• Walsh mentioned that since everyone is on the same page,the first thing the City needs to do
would be to sort it all out as far as assets,funding, and all other aspects that need to be taken into
account.
There was discussion about being proactive and developing a plan to sort it all out. The Council
is focused on continuing the process as nice and kindly as they can.
Council Member Richard F. Crosby II noted that Long Lake Fire has been around for 100 years
and their fighters have put in time there and the City should also be taken into account.
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5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Victoria Seals,Aaron
Printup and Matt Johnson. Staff members present were Interim City Administrator/Finance
Director Ron Olson, Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, and City Clerk Anna
Carlson.
1. Boat Storage Regulations Discussion
Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart explained the reasoning behind the
shortness of the storage regulations ordinance. He asked the Council for direction on a few
items which addressed the various regulations. He is looking for feedback from the Council
regarding side, rear, and front yard storage setbacks.
The Council discussed the storage requirements, maximum lengths, setbacks and storage
locations for the ordinance. They gave input to Barnhart about a few minor changes and
directed staff to move it forward to the Planning Commission to get their input.
Barnhart will make the changes discussed and then move it to the Planning Commission for
review.
2. City Administrator Search Update
Council Member Victoria Seals gave a brief update about the City Administrator search.
Meeting Adjourned: 5:44 p.m.
CITY OF ORONO:
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Dennis Walsh,Mayor
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Anna Carlson, City Clerk