HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-2024 City Council Minutes Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
,, Tuesday,May 28, 2024, 6:00 PM
yF c? City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
gkfSHO0.
Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Orono City Council members present: Mayor Dennis Walsh,City Council Members Alisa Benson,
Richard Crosby III, and Maria Veach. Members absent: Council Member Matt Johnson
Staff present were Acting City Attorney Leah Koch, City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards,Police
Chief Correy Farniok, and Fire Chief James Van Eyll.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Work Session Schedule
3. Claims/Bills
4. Election Recap
5. Waste Hauler Licenses
6. Hazard Mitigation Plan—Resolution 7478
7. Police Vehicle Purchase
8. Forklift Purchase
9. Appoint IT Manager
10. Hire Seasonal Employees
11. LA24-000016, 3339 Crystal Bay Road,Variances—Resolution 7479
12. LA24-000017, 1090 Wildhurst Trail,Variances—Resolution 7480
13. LA24-000022, 1355 Vine Place,Variance—Resolution 7481
14. LA24-000024, 2980 Goldenrod Way, Variance—Resolution 7482
Crosby moved,Veach seconded,to approve the Agenda and the Consent Agenda as submitted.
VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
PRESENTATIONS
15. Police Officer Swearing in Ceremony/Explorer Recognition
Chief Farniok recognized the Police Explorer Post for awards won in a recent 3-day competition,
including several first places, and introduced the Explorer Scouts.New Police Officers Nickolas Schwarz
and Stephen Thomas were sworn in with the Oath of Office and received their police badges. Flowers
were presented by the Orono Garden Club.
16. Orono Parks Legacy 501c3
Kjersti Duval,president of Orono Parks Legacy, gave a presentation on the citizen-led independent non-
profit organization.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
Page 1 of 2
V,0A/0 Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday,May 28,2024, 6:00 PM
tie C City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
l4kfSHoe'
Fire Chief Van Ey11 gave an update on staff training and deliveries of equipment and gear.
ATTORNEY REPORT
Leah Koch was standing in for Attorney Soren Mattick and did not have a report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT
17. Public Works Facility(21-039)-Change Order 3
The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation, and discuss and adopt the
approve the third and last change order for the Public Works Facility in the amount of$350,388.14.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
Crosby moved,Veach seconded,to accept Change Order 3. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Walsh reported for the Communications Committee regarding a new franchise company interested in
bringing additional internet services to the City.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Claire Berrett, 1085 Brown Rd. S; Cheryl Kulseth, 725 Stone Bay Dr.; and Penny Saiki, 2874 Casco
Point Rd.; provided comments.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor and Council provided reports.
ADJOURNMENT
Walsh moved,Crosby seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m.to Monday,June 10,2024 at
6:00 p.m.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
ATTES
Ch ' e Lus' n, ity Clerk Dennis Walsh,Mayor
Minutes approved by Orono City Council June 10, 2024. Meeting videos and transcripts available
at oronomn.gov.
Page 2 of 2