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City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, September 9, 2024, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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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: Matt Johnson
Staff present were City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards,Jack Brooksbank substituting as the City
Attorney,Fire Chief James Van Eyl, Community Development Director Laura Oakden, City Planner
Melanie Curtis, and City Clerk Christine Lusian.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes
2. Claims/Bills
3. Work Session Schedule
4. Election Recap
5. Project Closeout—Navarre Fire Garage Addition 24-034
6. LA24000039, 1480 Bracketts Point Rd, Preliminary Plat and Easement Vacation"Bracketts Point
3rd Addition"-Resolution No.7507
7. Promote Firefighter
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda
Crosby moved,Veach seconded, to approve the Agenda and the Consent Agenda with Item 7
removed.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
7. Promote Firefighter
This item was added from the Consent Agenda
The City Council is requested to review the Staff report and discuss and approve the promotion of Fire
Fighter Chris Adams to Captain effective Sept 10, 2024 Compensation$22 per hour
Veach moved, Crosby seconded, to approve the promotion of Chris Adams to Captain at the rate of
$22 per hour. VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 1 (Benson).
8. Promote Firefighter
The City Council is requested to review the Staff report and discuss and approve the promotion of Fire
Fighter Ben Veach to Lieutenant effective Sept. 10. 2024 with a compensation rate of$21 per hour.
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WMinutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, September 9, 2024, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
Crosby moved,Walsh seconded,to approve the promotion of Ben Veach to Lieutenant effective
Sept. 10,2024,at a rate of$21 per hour. VOTE: Ayes 2,Nays 1 (Benson),Abstain 1 (Veach).
PRESENTATION
9. Swearing in Ceremony-Firefighters
Walsh swore in new Fire Fighter Oliver Kennedy and newly-promoted officers Chris Adams and Ben
Veach. Family members presented their badges and they received flowers from the Orono Garden Club.
10. Gillespie Center
Rhonda Nelson, director,provided an update on the Gillespie Center including program offerings,
services, fundraising and the upcoming 25'Anniversary in 2025. It has been the norm to receive funding
from the Cities served in the Westonka area. She requested a donation from the City of Orono of$12,000
per year or$1,000 per month. The City Council indicated the request would be considered with the 2025
budget.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Public Hearing—Vacate Easements—Honey Hill LA24-000030, 3465 6th Ave N&3515 6'Ave
N, including PIDs 29-118-23-43-0013, 29-118-23-44-0004&29-118-23-44-0006
The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,receive a presentation, open a public hearing, and
discuss and direct staff to draft a resolution of approval.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
Mayor Walsh opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Walsh closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.
Veach moved, Crosby seconded, to direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval for the easement
vacations for the Sept. 23 City Council meeting. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
ATTORNEY REPORT
Brooksbank, substituting for City Attorney Mattick,had no report.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Community Development Director Oakden said the department is in the process of accepting applications
for the open planner position and is continuing to meet with applicants and keep up with permits and day-
to-day activities. She reported on permit revenue and said they are on target to meet their budget by the
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end of the year.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT
City Administrator Edwards updated the Council on routine City activities.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. Budget Committee Report
Veach reported on the Budget Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
James Elder, 195 South Brown Road; Sandy Whisler 2683 North Shore Drive; David Pierson, 2160
Webber Hills Rd; Clair Rood, 3280 Navarre Lane; and Kelly Grady, 271 Greenhill Lane,Long Lake;
provided comments.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Mayor and Council provided reports.
ADJOURNMENT
Walsh moved, Crosby seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to Monday, September 23,
2024, at 6:00 p.m.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
ATTEST:
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Christin usian, City rk Dennis Walsh, Mayor
Minutes approved by Orono City Council September 23, 2024. Meeting videos and transcripts
available at oronomn.gov.
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