HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-2022 City Council Minutes MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 12,2022
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,Aaron Printup,Richard Crosby III,and Victoria
Seals.Representing Staff were City Attorney Soren Mattick, City Administrator/Engineer Adam
Edwards,Public Works Superintendent David Goman, Community Development Director Laura Oakden,
and City Planner Melanie Curtis.
Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
Crosby asked for a moment of silence to mark 21 years since planes struck the Pentagon and the World
Trade Center to reflect on the victims and heroes that sacrificed their lives to save people.He noted 9/11
is the reason he became a firefighter,he is originally from New Jersey and in the suburbs of New Jersey
there was not a classroom that was not missing a parent.
Those in the Chambers held a five-second moment of silence.
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 22,2022
2. CLAIMSBILLS
3. APPROVAL OF RENTAL LICENSES
4. APPROVAL OF PARK GUN CLUB ANNUAL PERMIT
5. APPROVAL OF NEW TOBACCO LICENSE FOR ORONO TOBACCO SHOP INC.
6. APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL HANDBOOK
7. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION—MINNETONKA BEACH CIVIC
ASSOCIATION—RESOLUTION NO. 7287
8. APPOINTMENT OF SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
9. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PARK EQUIPMENT
10. PICKLE BALL AND ICE RINK PLANNING STUDY (PROJECT 22-059)
11. APPROVAL TO AMEND NATALIE NYE'S START DATE
12. LA22-000039—BILL& KARAN PETERS, 1950 CONCORDIA STREET VARIANCE
—RESOLUTION NO.7282
13. LA22-000040—BACKYARD MINNESOTA O/B/O JAMES&JENNIFER SCHUGEL,
1971 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD,VARIANCE—RESOLUTION NO.7283
14. LA22-000032—PETIT DESIGN-BARRY PETIT,3349 CRYSTAL BAY RD,
VARIANCE—RESOLUTION NO.7285
15. LA22-000049—APPROVAL TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A
ZONING AMENDMENT AT 365 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD
15a. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION-RESOLUTION NO.7288
Crosby moved,Seals seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.VOTE: Ayes 5,
Nays 0.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
16. LA22-000041-Eskuche Design o/b/o Chris Heim,3005 Casco Point Road,Variance
Michael Gorman,Applicant,was present.
Curtis presented a summary packet of information stating the Applicant has plans to combine the existing
three Hartzell Addition properties into two. Half of the existing middle lot,2987 Casco Point Road,will
be combined with the"tennis court lot"and the remaining half of 2987 Casco Point Road will
be combined with 3005 Casco Point Road,resulting in the subject property for this application.For the
purpose of this application the Council should treat the newly enlarged subject property as existing due to
the orientation of the property in relation to the neighboring homes and the curvature of the shoreline,the
Applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance for the new home.The home has been
designed to be sensitive to the existing views of the home at 3015 Casco Point Road. In August the
Planning Commission held a public hearing and received public comment.The Seidells spoke in support
and have provided supportive comments included in the packet. Following the discussion the
Commission voted 3 to 2 to deny the requested Average Lakeshore Setback(ALS)variance consistent
with Staff recommendation citing lack of practical difficulty. Staff's practical difficulty analysis reflects a
lack of practical difficulty to support the variance request and for this reason Staff recommends denial.
Michael Gorman,along with Chris Heim, is one of the co-owners of the properties.He noted they have
gone through some iterations on the project including going from three homes down to two and a core
objective is to create homes that are very consistent with the neighborhood. The plan in place moves the
home back 28 feet from where the current structure is and they are trying to work to preserve lakeshore,
protect sight lines for neighbors,and build homes consistent with the overall feel of the neighborhood.
Sven Gustafson, Stonewood, 153 Lake Street E,Wayzata,stated the practical difficulty on the project is p,
the shape of the lot to the south(Seidell property)and the location of their house on the lot because it is
further back from the lake than most other homes on the lakeshore due to the flag lot. He showed a slide
on screen demonstrating the issue. He noted if the owners of the two homes were to coordinate on the
timing of the construction of their two homes and were to push the home on the northern lot closer to the
lake meeting the ALS,they could virtually achieve the position of the home requested in this variance
request.However if they do that the home will now be an outlier sitting in front of the Goodwin's house.
He shared about moving the house 28 feet further back,keeping the rooflines from being an impedance,
and curing a sideyard setback on the property.For these reasons the Applicants are asking the City
Council to approve.
Johnson asked about Lot 1,the tennis court lot,and Lot 2 which is proposed to be built upon first.He
asked by granting this variance,the Council is not giving any new privilege to Lot 1 to be closer to the
lake?
Curtis replied in the negative.
Johnson thinks the rendering showing the old house versus the new is very clever,a good way to see it,
and they did a good job getting the neighbors on board,as well.
Mayor Walsh stated when he heard that the house was going further away from the lake than it is today,
that was what he needed to hear and was all good with it.
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Johnson moved, Seals seconded,to approve LA22-000041-3005 Casco Point Road,Variance and to
direct Staff to draft a Resolution of Approval subject to the Administrative Boundary Line change
requirements.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
17. LA22-000037—612 Signs o/b/o EOF Investments LLC,1444 Shoreline Drive,Variance
Oakden presented a summary packet of information stating the Applicant is requesting approval of a
variance for a zero foot setback from the street property line to approve a setback variance for a new
monument sign.The property currently has an eight foot wide sign installed on two 4x4 posts,located
between the building and the pavement of County Road 15.The existing sign encroaches into the right-
of-way.The existing sign is also located over a utility easement;the new monument sign is proposed to
remain within the utility easement. The proposed plan would remove the current sign which encroaches
into the right-of-way but would not allow for any setback room. Staff recommends any new
improvements placed within a City utility easement be addressed with an encroachment agreement and
noted an equal amount of hardcover should be rQmoved on the site compensating for a monument sign.
The new sign has a true footing and is proposed to be 9 feet by 1.5 feet wide where the current sign is
held up by two 4x4 posts.The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 15,2022.No
comments from the public were made during the public hearing.The Commissioners discussed their
concerns with the proposed encroachments into the setback and the proposed digital display on the sign
and the busy road.They voted 3 to 2 to deny the variance as requested. Staff finds that there are
conforming building locations which would meet the five foot setback requirement;the proposed zero
foot setback is a convenience to the property owner and would not be necessary to the primary use of the
property. Staff recommends denial as applied.
The Commissioners discussed the nearby Marina sign,setbacks,and conforming locations on the
property.
Johnson moved,Crosby seconded,to direct Staff to draft a Resolution to deny LA22-000037, 1444
Shoreline Drive,Variance.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
18. LA22-000038-Dennis Walsh, 1354 Rest Point Circle,Variance-Resolution No. 7280
Mayor Walsh recused himself from the item noting Printup would take his seat.
Oakden presented a summary packet of information noting the Applicant is requesting a variance to
construct new retaining walls with minor footprint expansions within the lakeyard. The property has
existing timber retaining walls that are failing.Pursuant to City Code 78-1726(6),an emergency slope
repair request was approved by the City Council on June 27,2022 to address the wall failure.The
Applicant has proposed to construct new retaining walls directly in front of the existing walls to create the
required support for the existing slope.The repair creates new footprint expansion within the 75 foot
lakeyard.The Applicant's engineer provided drawings and an analysis citing the slope failure is imminent
and provided drawings for the fix.Planning Commission held a public hearing and discussed challenges
with the slope of the lot and engineer's report of the failing walls. The Commission voted 6 to 0 to
approve the variance request. Staff recommends approval of the proposed variance.
Dennis Walsh, 1384 Rest Point Circle,noted it is pretty straightforward as it is a 40 year old timber wall
and a steep slope.The timbers were falling apart,the hill and stairs shifted, and they were in immediate
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need of supporting the wall so the hill does not cave into the lake.The received an emergency variance,
the project has been completed, and now the hill will not go anywhere.
Seals is married to an engineer and when an engineer is willing to sign off and put their license on
something the City Council should trust the engineer.
Seals moved,Crosby seconded,to approve LA22-000038-1354 Rest Point Circle,Variance-
Resolution No.7280.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0,Walsh Abstained.
FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT
Finance Director Olson gave a presentation noting they had a very good month in August for building
permits at around$93,000.They are at 83%of budget for building permit revenue and he thinks they will
probably exceed budget on that line item.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT
Oakden shared her department is very busy and they have issued six new homes since the last City
Council meeting,five addition or interior remodel homes,and 97 total permits were issued since the last
meeting.They also closed 25 code enforcement cases with 35 open cases.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Attorney Mattick had nothing to report noting they would discuss labor negotiations in the Closed
Session.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT
19. Fox Street Preliminary Planning and Engineering Presentation
Edwards gave an update noting the City has been looking at the eastern end of Fox Street for a number of
years regarding a pavement repair project. In April the City Council directed Staff to make it a focus for
the 2023 construction season. The road presents some unique challenges and opportunities so they looked
at a feasibility study by Bolton and Menk.He also shared the City received a neighborhood petition
asking the City to ask about dedicated bike and pedestrian facilities within the right-of-way;since then
they have had comments in support and against such features.Edwards stated one person who wanted to
be here tonight was unable to and asks the City to postpone.
Dave Martini,Bolton and Menk gave a presentation on the Fox Street improvements noting it is a
blacktop road that varies from 4 inches to 18 inches.There is cracking and settlement due to the unstable
base running through wetland areas.Mr.Martini showed photos of the road on screen and shared
potential options including mill and overlay($463,750)which is less expensive and extends the life of the
pavement.However it does not provide a long-term solution to the wetland area,and flooding that
happens.
Mayor Walsh stated in 2014 when they visited this,they City Council did not want to spend a half million
dollars for a temporary fix.This is the approach they have started taking regarding more of Orono's roads
which is why they are seeing more curb and gutter in the City to guide the water.The reason they put this
project off is to be sure the City had enough budget to solve the nature of this road that was not
constructed correctly. Mayor Walsh thinks mill and overlay should not be the option as they said no to
that six years ago.
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Mr.Martini agreed and said over the last several years they have taken the approach of being strategic
and thoughtful about budget and drainage. He thinks a successful solution to this project is a combination
of mill and overlay with partial reconstruction. It would be a 3 inch mill and 3 inch overlay in those
upland areas and reconstruction of approximately 1,100 feet with lightweight fill and reconstructing the
area near the wetland and provide some stability.Estimated cost of this option is approximately
$1,100,000.This option would provide a longer term solution,a more stable base and road structure,and
will help mitigate the flooding issues.He spoke about widening the road 4 feet for the pedestrian and
biking options which would have some wetland impacts and have an additional cost of about$675,000
which includes wetland banking credits. Bolton and Menk proposes striping the road with a center line
and fog lines. Staff's recommendation is to pursue the mill and overlay with the partial reconstruction.
The City Council discussed the materials used to build up the base of the road,the weight impacts of
continuing to add mill and overlay on top of the existing pavement,and the cost of widening the road.
Mayor Walsh thinks whatever width they can go out they should.
Crosby agreed.
Johnson asked with the striping if they can favor one side to allow a little more shoulder for pedestrians.
Mayor Walsh suggested hosting an open house to receive comments from the public on the preliminary
design.
Penny Saiki,2874 Casco Point Road,thinks it is safer to have a road that is a constant width because
there will be speed. She thinks it would be better to have a well-built single speed road.
Mike Olson, 1860 Fox Street,asked to postpone the portion specifically related to pedestrian and bike
space because the person who has been leading that was unable to attend due to an illness.
Mayor Walsh noted he has no problem with the group coming back and putting it on the agenda to talk
about it.However,the City Council will still move this project forward in the meantime.If in a couple
weeks they want to come back they can have more conversations about it.
Joan Migliori, 1655 Fox Street,would like to remind the City Council of the safety aspects of the road.
By widening it,it may encourage bikers to use the hills and valleys of the road to gain speed.There are
many private,hidden driveways that are obscured by trees and it is very difficult to get out right now with
the traffic speed. She asked the City Council to think about the safest thing to do for the drivers and
pedestrians. She also asked to consider the environmental impact of widening the road and disrupting the
water flow from the Watersheds.
Jon Miller,2980 Casco Point Road,noted it is a horrible road and is an interesting case because engineers
are looking at what can be done, and it looks like the built a road through a swamp and then it was
developed.Now homes are there and they must fix the road.Mr.Miller stated that road is horrible and it
does not look that old.Where he lives there is a similar road that passed the engineering report and he
would say that report was wrong as no one expected the water to flow the way it does.Mr.Miller thinks it
is good to reflect on how the things they choose to do now impact the future.
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Mayor Walsh reiterated they would revisit this in two weeks to hear more from the public.
Johnson moved,Crosby seconded,to approve the engineering plan,standard width,mill and
overlay with reconstruction.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brad Erickson,2485 Independence Road,has to say"wow"about last week's performance by the Mayor
and he is disallowed from speaking any further than that.He is done speaking with the Mayor altogether
and is glad the Mayor decided to quit sending those weird emoji faces, 15-20 at Mr. Erickson's last count.
What he wants to know is as a City,when will they take this on(holding up his phone),when will they
say this is our message or denounce this video because it came from the Mayor's office.Mr.Erickson
does not care if the Mayor was at home or here,he does a lot of work for the City from his home as he
was doing in 2020.As far as Mr.Erickson is concerned it came from the Mayor's office.And now they
see the exposure he is bringing to the City. Mr.Erickson wants to know who will step up and say as a
City they denounce this and do not put up with it or allow it to be promoted.He stated there is a lot of
money out here,he is real proud of the City Council,and they should do a better job protecting it.Mr.
Erickson held up his phone and said this is vile,it is filthy,and the Mayor chose to send it to him at a
really dark time. Mr.Erickson asked when are they going to stop and who is going to put a resolution
forward because now his attorney is busy with other things that involve you.He stated"you can laugh,
brother,laugh all you want,"then noted his timing is wrong and he has two corrections.First it is bigger
than having it done by Labor Day or whatever day he mentioned in the email,and second it is not"your
City"it is the City.Mayor Walsh needs to answer some questions about this video and he hopes they
come fast and soon.
Jim Langhans, 1366 Rest Point Road,came to compliment the Mayor,City Council, and the work that
Orono does.He noted they have repaired so many roads,made so many nice parks,and have done a lot of
good things in this City; he stated"you guys have done it and I want to thank you."He is embarrassed to
watch some of the meetings online and stated those people should be embarrassed of the way they acted,
Kimberly sitting on the counter up here.He stated they have a good neighborhood,he enjoys being out
here,and his house has been in the family for 72 years.He knows what the roads used to look like and he
knows the improvements that have happened over the last six years.
Patrick Walsh,2300 Bayview Place, has lived in Orono for 44 years.Most people his age have heard the
term"silent majority"which is the citizen that is not often heard and he believes he is part of that.He
does not come up to give his opinion very often;however,when he read the Star Tribune article about
Mayor Walsh and about the City Council and the August 24 meeting,he had to set the record straight.
Since he has moved in there have been 10 mayors in the City of Orono.Many have had challenges and
many have done a great job.Mr.Walsh stated without exception,Denny Walsh is the best mayor they
have ever had.He believes that and as far as the Star Tribune goes,he does not know where the reporter
is but noted they got it all wrong and have it backwards. Mr.Walsh knows Denny Walsh and said he is
fair,square,and honest,and Mr.Walsh sleeps better at night knowing that the Mayor is guiding the City
in the right direction.He thinks they are going to do a good job and wants to set the record straight. He
thanked Mayor Walsh for being Mayor.
Gary Gutzke,705 County Road 19,was here before Labor Day and said at that time all the things that the
City is doing,fixing roads,working on Fox Street,the parks are clean,there is a dog park, and they are a
great place to take a break.The City Council is doing a great job of that. He said he was up here at the
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podium for a couple minutes and nothing ever showed up in the Star Tribune.He noted good stuff does
not get published and all the bad stuff does.About three weeks ago Mr. Petzke called the City of
Minnetrista and said he was not complaining but they must do something about North Arm Road as he
cannot drive his truck on the road because parts,fittings, and tools fall out and it takes him half an hour to
reorganize the truck and put it all back together.He has driven on gravel roads that are better than North
Arm Road near Burl Oaks Golf Course.The person at the City understood but said Mr.Petzke does not
know what it takes to get it done.He noted here in Orono everything gets fixed and is in good running
order.He wants to say thanks.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Seals really appreciates the public coming up and saying the things they did because,to be honest it is
hard to be up here and to be abused,where even if you say nothing you are wrong. She said when they
knocked on doors the biggest things they heard were that the roads are bad and if they can fix them,do it.
The City has kept their Administrator and Public Works very busy since she has been on Council. The
other thing she hears is that people do not want the City to raise tax rates and she gets that house values
have gone up so people are paying more taxes, Seals does not control what Hennepin County does and
she thinks it sucks. She would prefer they didn't raise the value of her house at all. The City Council is
trying to work within the number they are given and trying to focus on what they hear from the public.
Over the weekend Seals had people at her house from Medina,Long Lake, and Orono. She spent most of
her time unraveling what they had read in the newspaper which is so unfortunate they are wasting their
time on portions of stories that do not tell the whole thing. She had another call today from a coworker at
her company that did not know Seals lived in Orono and said he did not know what Seals was going to
tell him but made a statement that the past mayors complaining about this is a whole lot of nothing. She
thanked the public again for saying those things and the silent majority are the people who want to live in
their house,live in their City,and have things taken care of such as roads,a safe community with police
and fire to show up when needed. Seals noted they may not always agree but the City Council will listen
and hear them. She appreciates them coming to the podium and appreciates them not sitting on the
podium as apparently that is a new thing. Seals spoke about parks and noted Summit Beach has also been
a hot topic in the Star Tribune and regarding the Long Lake Rowing Club(LLRC)there was an open
house and neither she nor Park Commission Chair Roath went because they were told by residents they
did not trust them.There is a second one on September 17 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Summit Beach and both
Seals and Chair Roath will be there and would love to hear the feedback,and for the silent majority to
also come because the loudest does not always represent everyone.There will be a third open house that
will take the feedback from the two open houses and the survey, anyone can speak and share their
thoughts and she appreciates hearing all the sides.
Printup shared this Wednesday is a Fire District meeting.A few weeks ago they talked about some bullet
points on a letter that was presented and asked Seals and Johnson if there are any updates.
Johnson shared they have met since that time and the Long Lake City Council had their meeting. The big
sticking point is that their City Council is unanimous that if they are going to move forward with a
partnership with Orono they want the Board to have the control,meaning the Chief reports to the Board
and is not an Orono employee.Long Lake would like to see central control and if Orono is paying 85%of
the bill,Long Lake would like to see Orono not use how much they contribute to the budget as their
voting leverage but would like to see a format that does not give Orono veto power.
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Seals noted there were several tenets that both City Councils could agree on which is positive. Where the
Chief reports is the sticky widget and is a tough spot because how do they solve for that?
Crosby noted all these years Long Lake had no problem with the Chief reporting directly to the City of
Long Lake which only paid 14-15%of the bill.That was okay.
Seals stated both cities are really trying to find a solution in good faith but she is not sure what to do
about the tenets they cannot agree on and what compromise or next steps are.
Crosby thanked the gentlemen that spoke tonight and said he really appreciates it.Crosby stated this City
Council truly loves the City,they ran to serve,they hope they have improved things for the City,and
Mayor Walsh has been a warrior in the grief and craziness that he has taken over the past several months.
Crosby is not a big fan of bullies and when people come up,try to intimidate,and are disrespectful,they
not only disrespect this Council but it pisses Crosby off because they are disrespecting all of the citizens.
He is glad over the past few weeks things have toned down a bit and gotten a bit nicer. Crosby thinks it is
okay to have a discussion and disagree on issues but it is not okay to intimidate or attack the Mayor on a
bi-weekly basis or to sit on the podium.Regarding the Star Tribune, Crosby had a fish that told him this
paper is not good enough for him so he needs the Wall Street Journal.What the Star Tribune reported in
that paper was absolutely horrible,ridiculous,both sides were interviewed but only one-sided opinion
was given. It was not fair,balanced reporting at all. Crosby is from the East Coast and speaks directly and
to the point.His hat is off to Mayor Walsh and Crosby clarified this City Council is not voting on a video
or a resolution to denounce or chastise the Mayor because this Council supports the Mayor and the City
of Orono.Hopefully they can move forward and take care of City business.
Mayor Walsh thanked the public for coming tonight and noted he was at a golf tournament over the
weekend.He heard from many Orono residents who told him the City Council is doing a great job,they
hope it continues, and they asked who they should vote for to help them continue this job.Mayor Walsh
made it very clear who those people were and will not give names here. Seals touched on the budget and
noted the City Council has been committed to the best of their ability not to raise the tax rate and if one
paid$5,000/year six years ago they are paying$5,000/year today. If their home values went up people
will be paying a little bit more but the tax rate has gone up zero percent in six years.He knows some
mayors have been at the podium chastising Mayor Walsh and if one goes back and looks at the record of
the four years of one of those mayors followed by the next two years of the other mayor,the tax rate went
up 50%.The City Council has funded parks(which had no funding),fully funded the roads,and they are
fully committed to make sure water and sewer is fully funded.Mayor Walsh takes his hat off to this City
Council,to Staff,and Finance Director Olson for his guidance all these years.He spoke about school
starting,Orono football,and the homecoming game.Mayor Walsh would like to make three motions
tonight noting to have a fire department they must create a fire department.
Walsh moved to authorize Administrator Edwards to go to the State and get paperwork done to
create the Orono Fire Department.
Mayor Walsh noted this motion does not mean the City needs to use it but it is time to get the paperwork
done and get it moving.
Crosby seconded.
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Johnson clarified this is to create the Fire Department on paper.He asked Edwards if it is important to get
it started.
Edwards replied if the City is going to have a fire department,even if it was taking over control of the
Long Lake Fire Department,there are things for the Fire Marshal that the City must do.
VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
Mayor Walsh noted the HR department had been interviewing for a fire department consultant/potential
interim Fire Chief but that was put on pause. He would like to restart that process and stated the team
would include Seals,Crosby,and someone from Orono with First Responder experience,Eddie Rice,
who is a retired Anoka County Sherriff's Deputy.
Johnson moved,Crosby seconded,to form a team consisting of Richard Crosby,Victoria Seals,and
Eddie Rice. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
Mayor Walsh said they have a fabulous negotiating team consisting of Seals and Johnson and would like
to make a motion for them to make a final offer to bring to the City Council in two weeks.They would
then vote on it and give it to Long Lake who can make a decision if they would like to move forward with
Orono.
Walsh moved,Johnson seconded,to direct the negotiating team of Victoria Seals and Matt Johnson
to bring an offer for the City of Long Lake back to the Orono City Council in two weeks.VOTE:
Ayes 5,Nays 0.
CLOSED SESSION
20. The meeting will be closed as permitted by section 13D.03 to discuss the City's labor
negotiation strategy related to the City's negotiations with LELS Local 168,Police
Sergeants,LELS Local No.40,Patrol Officers,IUOE Local No. 49 AFL-CIO,and OPEIU
Local No. 12 AFL-CIO.
ADJOURNMENT
Walsh moved,Printup seconded,to go into Closed Session at 7:49 p.m.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0.
ATTEST:
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