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City Council Work Session
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Monday,November 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
kESH0 City Council Chambers 12780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Mayor Bob Tunheim, Alisa Benson, Jacqueline Ricks, Jon Schwingler.
Staff present: City Administrator Adam Edwards, Community Development Director Laura Oakden
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The council received an overview and new requirements for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update,
which included a summary of the System Statement outlining the expected population, housing, and
employment growth.
Staff presented some background on the current designation of the city. The council reviewed the
required deadline for the Comprehensive plan, timeline to implement the updates, and options for
additional areas of study with discussion on small lot neighborhoods, community engagement plan,
updated housing plan and additional sustainability and resiliency plan.
The council gave direction to gather additional information for a community survey by a third-party
consultant. Budget planning is important because most of this work will occur in 2026-2028. The
council agreed that better community outreach is needed, with clearer communication and more
ways for residents to participate.
Next steps: Staff will bring back cost for a community survey and additional options for identified
topics for supportive studies so the council can decide which ones to move forward with.
ADJOURNMENT
Work session ended at 5:45 p.m.
ATTEST. CITY COUNCIL
Christin usi n ity Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor