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City Council Regular Meeting
Monday,June 22, 2026, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, 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,and
Jacqueline Ricks. Members absent: Alisa Benson and Jon Schwingler.
Staff present were City Attorney Soren Mattick,City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards,Finance
Director Maggie Jin,and City Planner Matthew'Carney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Agenda was approved by consensus.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes
2. Claims/Bills
3. Upcoming Work Sessions
4. 2026 Fund Transfers—Resolution 7689
5. Close Fund 406—Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund—Resolution 7690
6. Final Pay Request—Brown Road Project(25-002)
7. LA26-000016,4755 North Shore Drive,Variance—Resolution 7691
Ricks moved,Persian seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays
0.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Well Head Protection Plan Public Hearing
The City Council held a public hearing on the City's Wellhead Protection Plan. The plan is required by
the Minnesota Wellhead Protection Rule and helps guide the long-term protection of the City's water
resources. Angie Smith of Bolton and Menk updated the Council on the engineering firm's work with the
City to update the Well Head Protection Plan for the next ten years. She said the City has low
vulnerability,but there are two areas in the City to be monitored. The updated plan will be submitted to
the Minnesota Department of Health.
Mayor Tunheim opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Tunheim closed the public hearing at 6:10 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday,June 22,2026,6:00 PM
City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
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Ritchie Anderson,3205 Crystal Bay Rd,provided comments.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
9. LA26-000018, 1080 Heritage Lane,Variance
The City Council reviewed an application for approval of a rear setback variance for a proposed deck,the
recommendation of denial from staff,and the recommendation of approval from Planning Commission.
The Council discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicant,Owen of Mom's Build,
Mound,the designer. Council members noted the size of the lot,the screening,the difficult topography,
and the fact that setbacks for a two-acre lot were being applied.
Persian moved,Ricks seconded,to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving the variance.
VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ENGINEER REPORT
City Administrator Edwards reported on the 2027 budget process.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT
Mayor and Council provided reports.
ADJOURNMENT
Persian moved,Ricks seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m.to Monday,July 13,2026,at
6:00 p.m.VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0.
ATTEST:
Christine an, i Clerk Bob Tunheim,Mayor
Minutes approved by Orono City Council July 13, 2026. Meeting videos and transcripts available
at oronomn.gov.
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