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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />August 22, 2016 <br />S:00 o'clock p.m. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Lili Tod McMillan, Council Members Aaron Printup, Lizz Levang, and Denny <br />Walsh. Representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Finance Director Ron Olson, <br />Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, Public Works/City Engineer Adam Edwards, <br />City Attorney Soren Mattick, and City Clerk Diane Tiegs. <br />Guests: James Van Eyll Long Lake Fire Chief, Mayor of Long Lake Don Chillstrom. <br />1. Loniz Lake Fire Department Update <br />Fire Chief Van Eyll provided background information regarding the boat and fire service to Big <br />Island. Van Eyll stated the boat has not been docked on Lake Minnetonka since 2015. He <br />explained the fire response protocol. Big Island is considered an I05 Protection Class 10 due to <br />the difficulty in responding. Whether the boat is docked on Lake Minnetonka doesn't improve <br />its protection class. <br />Council directed Chief Van Eyll to explore options with the one receptive marina regarding dry <br />docking the emergency response boat and comparing the cost with rental of a boat slip since a <br />permanent spot has not been found. Council said consideration should be given to rigging an <br />older truck for the boat as stared out of Station 1. The Hennepin County Water Patrol is the <br />main partner with Long Lake on water response and consideration should be given on how to <br />best support their efforts. <br />The current fire contract expires in 2020 and will be discussed by the fire advisory board after <br />the subcommittee has reviewed it. <br />2. 2017 Preliminary Budget <br />Finance Director Olson reviewed the preliminary budget and what next steps need Council <br />consideration. Council reviewed options for a tax levy increase for road funding and bonding. <br />Numbers were obtained from Ehlers for consideration of a $1 million dollar bond with a 10 <br />year pay back or 15 year pay back. Council was in agreement to refund the 2008 street <br />reconstruction bonds which will be a savings on average of $29,100 annually in interest <br />between 2017 and 2023. Council will further discuss funding issues at the next regular Council <br />meeting. If bonding is approved for roads it should be done at the same time as the 2008 <br />reconstruction bond refund. A public hearing is required, then the bid for bonds which will <br />take a few months to complete. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />