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'� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE EFFORTS OF
CITY STAFF,ASSISTING AGENCIES,AND VOLUNTEERS �
DURING AND AFTER THE STORM OF MAY 15, 1998
WHEREAS, late afternoon on May 15, 1998 a violent storm caused major damage
throughout Orono and the Metro area; and
WFIEREAS,many roads were impassable due to downed trees and power lines; and
WHEREAS,many homes were without electricity for several days; and
: WHEREAS, Orono Police and Public Works Staff; with assistance from the
�� . Volunteer Fire Departments of Long Lake,Mound,Maple Plain and Wayzata,the Hennepin County � • .
Sheriff s Department and Department of Emergency Preparedness,and many volunteers;worked into
and through the night to provide emergency communications,to open roads obstructed by downed .
trees and power lines,to reroute and direct traffic away from downed power lines, and to maintain
the City's system of sewer lift stations; and �
WHEREAS, the Police Department Support Staff fielded numerous emergency
service calls on Friday evening and Saturday; and
VVHEREAS,the Administrative Office Support Staff handled a continuous stream
of calls and in-person inquiries during the week following the storm; and
. WHEREAS,the City's Public Works Staff worked around-the-clock for several days �
to keep the City's lift stations ruruung during the power outage; and �
WHEREAS, the Building Inspections Staff focused their efforts on expediting
repairs to damaged homes, providing advice to homeowners, and documenting the damage in the
worst hit areas; and
WHEREAS, all of these efforts were outstanding examples of public employees,
assisting agencies, and citizens stepping forward to meet emergency needs.
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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orono City Council does
hereby commend the dedicated efforts of City Staff, Police Reserves, Volunteer Firefighters,
Hennepin County Sheriff s Department Staff, Hennepin County Emergency Preparedness
Department Staff, and Citizen Volunteers in meeting the emergency needs caused by the storm of
May 15, 1998.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting ,
held this 26th day of May, 1998. .
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Gabrie abbour,Mayar
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk -
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