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Work Session
Monday, May 14, 2018
Council Chambers 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Wendy Dankey,
Aaron Printup and Victoria Seals. Representing staff were City Administrator Dustin Rief,
Finance Director Ron Olson, and City Clerk Anna Carlson.
GUESTS: Long Lake Fire Department Chief, James Van Eyll and Scott Weske
Meeting Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
1. Discuss Fire Department
City Administrator Dustin Rief introduced the item by reading out loud a letter he
developed in which he intends to send to Long Lake City Council regarding the Long
Lake Fire Agreement. The letter laid out three possible options for action related to the
agreement. Rief stated that he would like to have a formal discussion about the
agreement to get input from the City Council.
There was discussion regarding the pros and cons of each option laid out in the letter and
the affects each option may or may not have on the Long Lake Fire Department and the
City's they provide service to.
Mayor Dennis Walsh noted that presenting this letter with the options laid out to Long
Lake is a good start to developing a plan for any future services for an agreement. Walsh
also noted that there is a need for further research for Option Two if it would be the
decided option and that Option One would be a good choice and a manageable.
Council Member Richard F. Crosby II, noted that the letter should state that Option
Three, to do nothing, is the complete last resort for Orono. Crosby mentioned that Option
One or Two or some variation of each would be preferable.
Rief modified the letter to reiterate Crosby's request.
Walsh would like to hear feedback from the other City's involved.
Meeting End: 6:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Anna Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor