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Orono City Council
Work Session Minutes
y Monday, September 11, 2023
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5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Alisa Benson, Richard F. Crosby II, and
Matt Johnson. Staff members present were City Administrator Adam Edwards,Finance Director
Ron Olson, Fire Chief James Van Eyll, and City Clerk Anna Carlson.
1. Preliminary Levy/Budget
Finance Director Ron Olson presented the draft preliminary budget levy to the City
Council. He noted that various insurance rates should be available by the end of the
month.
There was discussion about how property values are determined and the difference
between tax capacity rate and tax levy.
City Administrator Adam Edwards directed attention to the Long Lake Fire Department
budget requests to see if Council had any input about it.
Council Member Matt Johnson noted that he would like to see if there is an opportunity
for LLFD to reduce the budget. He noted that he would like to see more collaboration
and discussions with Long Lake in regard to the business, training options, and budget.
Mayor Dennis Walsh agreed with and reiterated Johnson's thoughts about collaboration
and discussion about budget.
Meeting ended at 5:58 p.m.
CITY OF ORONO:
ATTEST:
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Anna Carlson, City Clerk
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