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City Council Regular Meeting
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City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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Mayor Tunheim called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Orono City Council members present: Mayor Bob Tunheim, City Council Members Alisa Benson, Steve
Persian, and Jacqueline Ricks. Members absent: Jon Schwingler.
Staff present were City Attorney Soren Mattick, City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards, Finance
Director Maggie Jin, and Parks and Facilities Superintendent Joe Ruthenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ricks moved,Persian seconded,to approve the Agenda as submitted.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes
2. Claims/Bills
3. Upcoming Work Session and Council Training Schedule
4. Annual Performance Review of the City Administrator
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda
5. Hire Records Technician
Benson moved, Ricks seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda with item four removed.VOTE:
Ayes 4,Nays 0.
4. Annual Performance Review of the City Administrator
Ricks moved,Benson seconded,to have another closed session as soon as possible to complete the
performance review of the City Administrator.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
PRESENTATIONS
6. 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Presentation
Andy Berg of Abdo presented the results of the City's 2024 Audit. An unmodified or clean opinion was
presented,which is the highest possible. The City's unassigned general fund balance at the end of 2024 is
close to the target amount of 40 percent. Revenues and expenditures were close to budget. The City's
enterprise funds all had positive cash balances, except for the Cable Television Fund, despite some
transfers out for capital projects.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
PARKS REPORT
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7. Tree Inventory Analysis and Maintenance Strategy
The City Council is requested to review the Staff report and receive a presentation about the recently
completed inventory analysis of the trees on City property and right-of-way.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.No action was required at this time.
8. Update—Park and Facilities Department
The City Council received an update from Parks Superintendent Joe Ruthenberg on parks and facilities.
Spring activities have been completed, and City crews are now working on summer projects. He has
applied for some grants. He reported on the City's efforts on natural,pollinator, and Monarch butterfly
gardens and the beginning of the planning process for Hackberry Park.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
9. Update—Park Commission
The City Council received an update on Parks Commission activities and subcommittees from Chair
Brian Roath.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Mattick reported he would be attending the upcoming League of Cities meeting in Duluth.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT
City Administrator/Engineer Edwards gave an update on department activities and negotiations with the
City's bargaining groups.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Mayor and Council provided reports.
ADJOURNMENT
Ricks moved,Persian seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.to Monday,July 14,2025,at
6:00 p.m.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
ATTEST:
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Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday,June 23,2025, 6:00 PM
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Christine us , City Cile'rk Bob Tunheim, Mayor
Minutes approved by Orono City Council July 14, 2025. Meeting videos and transcripts available
at oronornn.gov.
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