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 Staff discussed replacing outdated vehicles and equipment that exceed replacement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