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Minutes <br /> City Council Work Session <br /> 1. Monday, October 13, 2025, 4:00 PM <br /> (4krsHowt City Council Chambers 12780 Kelley Parkway, Orono,MN 55356 <br /> ROLL CALL <br /> Council members present: Mayor Bob Tunheim,Alisa Benson, Jacqueline Ricks, Steve Persian, Jon <br /> Schwingler. Staff present: City Administrator Adam Edwards, Interim Fire Chief Shea <br /> Chwialkowski, City Attorney Soren Mattick. <br /> CLOSED SESSION <br /> Council entered into closed session at 4:00 p.m., as permitted by the attorney-client privilege (MN <br /> Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(b))to discuss the lawsuit involving Long Lake vs. Orono regarding fire <br /> services. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. (The City Council was in closed session from 4:00 p.m. to 5:05 <br /> p.m.). Council opened the meeting at 5:05 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> ROLL CALL <br /> Council members present: Mayor Bob Tunheim, Alisa Benson, Jacqueline Ricks, Steve Persian, Jon <br /> Schwingler. <br /> Staff present: City Administrator Adam Edwards, Finance Director Maggie Jin, Parks and Facilities <br /> Superintendent Joe Ruthenberg,Public Works Superintendent DJ Goman, City Clerk Christine <br /> Lusian, Communications Specialist Rachel Cotter,Accountant Anne Hentges, City Attorney Soren <br /> Mattick. <br /> CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN <br /> The work session focused on reviewing Public Works capital equipment needs and upcoming <br /> planning items. Staff discussed replacing outdated vehicles and equipment that exceed replacement <br /> schedule including a scissor lift, dump truck, street sweeper, and pressure washer which improve <br /> efficiency and safety while reducing maintenance costs. New equipment including a roll-off skid and <br /> asphalt planer attachment were proposed to enhance operations through more efficient and <br /> innovative approaches. The group also discussed the aging holiday street light decorations exploring <br /> replacement options and cost-saving measures. Discussion concluded with reminders about the next <br /> work session,which will cover capital needs for streets,parks, facilities,police, and information <br /> technology. Council will formally consider the Capital Improvement Plan(CIP) in December. Jin <br /> noted that an update on the utility rate study will be presented at the October 27 meeting. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Work session ended at 5:53 p.m. <br /> ATTESTI <br /> CITY COUNCIL <br /> . <br /> Christine li! n, Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor <br />