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City Council Regular eeting
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July 28,2025, 6:00 PM
�` City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Par way, 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 Steve Persian,
Jacqueline Ricks,and Jon Schwingler. Members absent: Alisa Benson
Staff present were City Attorney Soren Mattick,City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards,Finance
Director Maggie Jin, Community Development Director Laura Oakden,and Parks Superintendent Joe
Ruthenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved by consensus.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes
2. Claims/Bills
3. Accepted Donation from the Minnetonka Beach Civic Association-Resolution 7598
4. Donation to Big Island Park-Resolution 7599
5. Hire Seasonal Employee
6. Appoint Interim Deputy Fire Chief
7. Summary Ordinance Publications, Ordinance 314&315
8. LA25-000028, City Code Recodification,Ordinance 312
9. Upcoming Work Session/Council Training Schedule
Ricks moved,Persian seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays
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PRESENTATIONS
10. Acceptance of CenterPoint Energy Community Safety Grant Award- Resolution 7600
Roger Smith of CenterPoint Energy presented a Community Safety Grant for$2,500.
Persian moved,Ricks seconded,to adopt Resolution 7600 accepting the CenterPoint Energy
Community Safety Grant.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
11. LA25-000029,City of Orono, Comprehensive Plan Amendment#8,Resolution7601
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City Council Regular eeting
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The City Council is requested to review the Staff report, rec sive a presentation, and discuss and adopt the
resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to clarify a dis repancy.
Ricks moved,Persian seconded,to adopt Resolution 760 for LA25-000029 approving
Comprehensive Plan Amendment#8. VOTE: Ayes 4,N. s 0.
FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT
12. 2025 Expenditure Budget Overage
The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,rec=ive a presentation, and discuss and approve
the 2025 Expenditure Budget overages in the areas of tree se ice, fleet vehicles,fire equipment, data
processing, office equipment rental,and software licensing, 'staling an overage of$181,000,with
$50,000 of that in the general fund. Some are a result of mo i ng line items within the budget. Some are
the result of moving expenditures within the budget, and oth,rs may be offset by underspending in
different areas, so the final amount is likely to be less, accore ing to Finance Director Jin.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
Persian moved,Ricks seconded,to approve the overages as proposed. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
PARKS REPORT
13. Purchase Park Signs
The City Council is requested to review the Staff report,rece ve a presentation,and discuss and approve
the purchase of park signs.Parks Superintendent Ruthenberg explained$25,000 had been budgeted for
six signs. The City can complete the project with 11 new sig s for$27,995.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff.
Ricks moved,Persian seconded,to purchase 11 new park signs.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
Claire Berrett, 1085 Brown Road South,president of the bo. d of directors of the Orono Garden Club,
thanked the City Council for approving 11 signs and indicates the Club wanted to donate the cost of the
signs that exceeded the budgeted amount.
Ricks moved,Schwingler seconded,to accept the donation of the Orono Garden Club for the
purchase of park signs.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT
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City Council Regular Meeting
Monday,July 28,2025, 6:00 PM
c?4 City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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City Administrator/Engineer Edwards updated the Council on street and sewer improvement projects.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. Council Committee and Board Reports
Ricks reported on the police commission meeting and the topics of addressing e-bikes and Night to Unite
on Aug. 5.
Persian reported on progress working out the Fire Department Joint Powers Agreement with the City of
Long Lake.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Mayor and Council provided reports.
ADJOURNMENT
Persian moved,Ricks seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. to Monday,August 11,2025,at
6:00 p.m.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0.
ATTEST:
Christine an, Ci C rk Bob Tunheim,Mayor
Minutes approved by Orono City Council August 11, 2025. Meeting videos and transcripts
available at oronomn.gov.
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