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Soho <br /> Orono City Council <br /> Work Session Minutes <br /> y� Monday, September 27,2021 <br /> t'KESHoO " <br /> �' Council Chambers <br /> 5:00 p.m. <br /> PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Victoria Seals,Aaron <br /> Printup and Matt Johnson. Staff members present were City Administrator/Engineer/Public <br /> Works Director Adam Edwards, Finance Director Ron Olson, Community Development Director <br /> Jeremy Barnhart, Accountant Carrie Krienke, and City Clerk Anna Carlson. <br /> 1. Insurance Discussion <br /> Finance Director Ron Olson stated that insurance premiums are anticipated to increase nearly <br /> 29%. Olson asked the Council for approval to have Gallager look into some comparisons so <br /> options could be brought back to Council at a future meeting. <br /> Mayor Walsh indicated that it is important to find someone who can go out and get a <br /> comparison so we can make a decision. <br /> Council Member Matt Johnson noted that we may get better options going with a broker that <br /> wants to find better rates. <br /> Walsh then directed Olson to follow up with Gallager and bring information to the Human <br /> Resources Committee and then bring it back to the Council for final approval. <br /> 2. Crystal Bay Post Office Lease Discussion <br /> City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards mentioned the lease for the Post Office has not <br /> been updated since 1987. He noted the rent has been $420 per month with a month/month <br /> lease since. He asked if it was worthwhile to update the rent and lease. Edwards also noted <br /> that there has been some concerns regarding the use of the parking lot since its purpose is for <br /> both Post Office customers and park visitors. <br /> Johnson mentioned staff may want to check with other Post Offices in the area to see what <br /> they are taking in for rent fees. <br /> Council Member Aaron Printup added that we may not want to touch the rental fees in effort <br /> to keep the Post Office around. <br /> Edwards mentioned that signs that establish a time limit, like 15 Minutes, could help the <br /> parking concerns. <br /> Walsh agreed that 15 minute parking signs would be a good additional and the City may also <br /> want to add one in back for the postmaster parking spot. <br /> Walsh stated that we may need a few signs put out stating parking hours since we are seeing <br /> an increase in use during business hours from visitors using the park. <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />