City Council
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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Orono City Council Reflects on Recent Election, Commends Volunteer Contributions
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Lake Minnetonka Conservation District Grapples with Budgetary Pressures, Reserves Fall Below Target
Approval of agenda
Consent agenda items
2026 Community Survey results
Areas of Interest (3)
- Orono residents express concern over utility infrastructure gaps despite general satisfaction with city services.
- LMCD faces budgetary pressure after reserves fell below the 35% target following salary restructuring and unexpected water patrol costs.
- The 2026 National Community Survey reveals strong approval for city safety and K-12 education, but mixed results on public transit and shopping.
Votes (3)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Approve the consent agenda minus item number eight
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Approve item number eight
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Notable Quotes (2)
In 2002, our board talked to auditors. The auditors said basically that our reserves were too high and we should bring those down.
K-12 education is the highlight of this slide and maybe the highlight of the entire report, scoring more than 20 points above our rolling national average.
People (4)
David KruegerExecutive DirectorExecutive Director of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD).
Executive Director of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD).
Anne HolzerBoard ChairLMCD Board Chair accompanying the Executive Director.
LMCD Board Chair accompanying the Executive Director.
Nicole StoneBoard TreasurerLMCD Board Treasurer.
LMCD Board Treasurer.
Lily VasquezProject ManagerPolco project manager who handled the bulk of the 2026 National Community Survey work.
Polco project manager who handled the bulk of the 2026 National Community Survey work.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- May 20th (Survey launch)
- June (Open participation survey period)
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Gift card donation to the police
Gift card donation to the parks
Donation of election volunteer time