Laserfiche WebLink
St.O.At <br /> Orono City Council <br /> Work Session Minutes <br /> y Monday,March S,2021 <br /> �kEsr►o�� Council Chambers <br /> 5:00 p.m. <br /> PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Victoria Seals,Aaron Pintup <br /> and Matt Johnson. Staff members present were Interim City Administrator/Finance Director Ron Olson, <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards,Police Chief Correy Farniok, City Attorney Soren <br /> Mattick, and City Clerk Anna Carlson. <br /> Meeting Adjourned: 5:00 p.m. <br /> 1. Police Chief Update—Use of Force Statute Discussion <br /> Police Chief Correy Farniok reviewed the various changes to the use of force statute for the City <br /> Council. His department has been training on the major changes that have went into effect since <br /> March 1st <br /> City Attorney Soren Mattick mentioned that the statute is about as cop friendly as its going to get <br /> and noted that Minnesota is being more restrictive than Federal law. He also mentioned we have <br /> not seen any judges work on it yet and we may see more police officers being prosecuted over the <br /> changes in the future. <br /> Council Member Aaron Printup asked what local municipalities can do about the changes. <br /> Farniok responded the Council could send a letter to your legislators regarding any concerns they <br /> may have related to the recent changes that have gone into effect. <br /> Council Member Matt Johnson agreed that the City may need to draft up a letter to be sent <br /> addressing concerns. <br /> Mattick stated that is about the only thing you can do,because it is the law and we need to uphold <br /> it. <br /> There was discussion about the changes and the effects of it on safety,recruitment of officers, etc. <br /> Council members agree that a letter expressing their concerns about the changes to our <br /> legislators. <br /> 2. Fire Update—Discussion <br /> Interim City Administrator Ron Olson gave a brief update. <br /> • Walsh mentioned that since everyone is on the same page,the first thing the City needs to do <br /> would be to sort it all out as far as assets,funding, and all other aspects that need to be taken into <br /> account. <br /> There was discussion about being proactive and developing a plan to sort it all out. The Council <br /> is focused on continuing the process as nice and kindly as they can. <br /> Council Member Richard F. Crosby II noted that Long Lake Fire has been around for 100 years <br /> and their fighters have put in time there and the City should also be taken into account. <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />