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Orono City Council
Work Session Minutes
y� Monday, September 27,2021
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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 City Administrator/Engineer/Public
Works Director Adam Edwards, Finance Director Ron Olson, Community Development Director
Jeremy Barnhart, Accountant Carrie Krienke, and City Clerk Anna Carlson.
1. Insurance Discussion
Finance Director Ron Olson stated that insurance premiums are anticipated to increase nearly
29%. Olson asked the Council for approval to have Gallager look into some comparisons so
options could be brought back to Council at a future meeting.
Mayor Walsh indicated that it is important to find someone who can go out and get a
comparison so we can make a decision.
Council Member Matt Johnson noted that we may get better options going with a broker that
wants to find better rates.
Walsh then directed Olson to follow up with Gallager and bring information to the Human
Resources Committee and then bring it back to the Council for final approval.
2. Crystal Bay Post Office Lease Discussion
City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards mentioned the lease for the Post Office has not
been updated since 1987. He noted the rent has been $420 per month with a month/month
lease since. He asked if it was worthwhile to update the rent and lease. Edwards also noted
that there has been some concerns regarding the use of the parking lot since its purpose is for
both Post Office customers and park visitors.
Johnson mentioned staff may want to check with other Post Offices in the area to see what
they are taking in for rent fees.
Council Member Aaron Printup added that we may not want to touch the rental fees in effort
to keep the Post Office around.
Edwards mentioned that signs that establish a time limit, like 15 Minutes, could help the
parking concerns.
Walsh agreed that 15 minute parking signs would be a good additional and the City may also
want to add one in back for the postmaster parking spot.
Walsh stated that we may need a few signs put out stating parking hours since we are seeing
an increase in use during business hours from visitors using the park.
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Orono City Council
Work Session Minutes
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5:00 p.m.
Staff will look into signs for the parking lot to help alleviate concerns.
3. Bonding for Public Works Facility
Olson presented the bonding information related to the costs for the Public Works Facility
(PWF). He noted that the City will need to do a Public Hearing and will also need to adopt a
Capital Improvement Plan(CIP).
Walsh noted that the capacity is quite large compared to what the City needs to do. He also
mentioned that the Council's goal for the PWF would be to have the numbers determined by
the end of November.
Adjourned: 5:39 p.m.
CITY OF ORONO:
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ATTEST:
Dennis Walsh, Mayor
Anna Carlson, City Clerk
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