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Minutes
City Council Work Session
Monday, February 26, 2024, 5:00 PM
, City Council Chambers 12780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
ROLL CALL
City Council members present: Mayor Dennis Walsh, City Council Members Alisa Benson, Richard
Crosby, Matt Johnson, and Maria Veach.
Staff present: City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards, Police Chief Correy Farniok, Officer
Brayden Sherman, Fire Chief James VanEyll, and City Clerk Christine Lusian.
POLICE CANINE
Chief Farnoik and Officer Sherman presented a proposal for a dual-purpose police dog and
handler team that would provide service in search and(rescue and drugs, with assistance in
tracking, burglaries, lost children, vulnerable adults, non-cannabis drugs, and mutual aid calls.
The group was supportive of Officer Sherman proceeding with the preparation of a draft policy,
shift schedules, and related work.
FACILITY ACCESS
Council discussed reaching out to the city of Long Lake to negotiate co-use of the Navarre Fire
Station. Consensus was that this was worth pursuing and that Orono staff could reach out to staff
at Long Lake to see if there is mutual willingness to discuss the topic.
ADJOURNMENT
Work session ens -d at 5:44 p.m.
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Chri c' 'City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor
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