HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-2022 City Council Minutes MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday,February 28,2022
6:00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
The Orono City Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor
Dennis Walsh,City Council Members Matt Johnson,Richard Crosby III,and Victoria Seals.Council
Member Aaron Printup was absent. Representing Staff were City Attorney Soren Mattick,City
Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards,Public Works Superintendent David Goman,Finance Director
Ron Olson,and Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart.
Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
SWEARING IN OF OFFICERS
Mayor Walsh stated there is nothing that it is an honor than to have a room full of blue,noting the City
proudly flies the blue line flag outside, as well as the red line flag,and the public works flag.They are
blessed to have Chief Farniok, and the City fully supports the police department and are honored to give
the Oath of Office.
Mayor Walsh led Tim Wessels in the Oath of Office for Police Officers.
Member Crosby led Colin Hennessy in the Oath of Office for Police Officers.
Member Johnson led Trent Wiebusch in the Oath of Office for Police Officers.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14,2022
2. COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14,2022
3. CLAIMS/BILLS
4. APPROVAL OF RENTAL LICENSE
5. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCESS WEEKLY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE—RESOLUTION
NO.7251
6. PARK COMMISSION MEETINGS CALENDAR UPDATE
7. APPOINTMENT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS—RESOLUTION NO.7250
8. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION
9. APPOINTMENT OF SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
10. 22-019: BACK UP GENERATORS FOR LIFT STATION #19(LOMA LINDA AVE)
11. 2022 SANITARY SEWER INSPECTION
12. PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY MNDOT CONVEYANCE
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday,February 28,2022
6:00 o'clock p.m.
13. BUILDING OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT—VACATION CLARIFICATION
14. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT JAY DEMBOUSKI RESIGNATION—RESOLUTION
NO. 7252
Crosby moved,Johnson seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.VOTE: Ayes 4,
Nays 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT
Finance Director Olson had nothing to report.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Community Development Director Barnhart had nothing to report.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Attorney Mattick had nothing to report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT
City Administrator/Engineer Edwards had nothing to report.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Crosby stated they not only support their police officers in Orono but they love them and know what the
officers put on the line every day.
Mayor Walsh seconded Crosby's statement and also congratulated many of the Orono sports teams on
their performance over the past few weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
Crosby moved,Seals seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
ATTEST: t.pvc___
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Anna Carlson,City Clerk Dennis Walsh,Mayor
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