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City Council Minutes May 18, 2015 Page 8 Councilmember Wagner stated members of the Parks and Commission discussed concerns with firework debri landing in the lake. She explained she was approached by citizens wanting the fireworks at Lake Orono but after hearing the police chief's public safety and staffing concerns, she isn't sure moving the fireworks is worth it and is leaning towards keeping the fireworks at Lions Park. Councilmember Olsen stated he likes the policy but doesn't think anyone would be able to raise the money. He added he doesn't want to discourage people from other communities from attending the fireworks. Mayor Dietz explained the fireworks are paid for using taxpayer money and he believes keeping the fireworks at Lions Park is best for the residents. Counciltnember Westgaard added the fireworks should remain at Lions Park as long as they are organized by the city. He doesn't believe we need a policy. Moved by Mayor Dietz and seconded by Councilmember Burandt to hold the Independence Day fireworks at John Weicht Lions Hark until further notice. Councilmember Wagner suggested the motion be for fireworks to continue at John Weicht Lions Park and that a policy is not necessary at this time. The maker and seconder were agreeable to the amendment. Motion carried 4 -1. Councilmember Olsen opposed. The Council recessed at 8:44 p.m. in order to go into worksession. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. 9.1 Street Assessment —John Affords Mr. Portner presented the staff report. Council consensus was they agreed with the Franchise Fee Policy and for the city engineer to send Mr. Alford a letter notifying him of the decision. 9.2 Hitech Motorsports Conditionaa Use Permit Revocation Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Council consensus was to move forward with revocation of the Conditional Use Permit for Hitech Motorsports. POY;fAE6 eY INATUREJ