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n U MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1990 Councilmember Peterson noted that Hackberry Park is located in a residential area and is used constantly for T -Ball, soccer, etc. Mr. Larson said that he is not proposing to put in any lights. He said that the loud speaker system will not be very elaborate, and is not essential, though most Little League fields have such a system. Mr. Larson explained that Orono has been a part of the Mound Little League system for the last three years. Mound has the charter and needed outside help when the number of participants was down. Since that time, the number of participants has increased and Mound has informed Orono that last year was the last year they could play with them. Mr. Larson said that Orono is the process of getting its own Little League Charter. He said that they have the number of children necessary to do that, but having a charter dictates that the organization must have a field. He said they do not have a place to play as of June. He said that the use of Bederwood Park would only be temporary until the property across from the school is developed. Mr. Larson said that it is more than likely teams from the Orono Association that the neighbors are observing at the Bederwood Park ball diamond. He said that the coaches that are aware of the Park use it for practice. Mr. Larson said that "T" ball •attracts more of a crowd than Little League. Acting Mayor Callahan said that he is not in a position to vote on this matter this evening. It seemed to him that the neighborhood did not receive adequate notice about the proposal. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to set this matter over until the March 26, 1990 Meeting and that between now and then that the Park Commission give further consideration to this matter and report back to Council with that information. Councilmember Goetten suggested that the neighbors may wish to meet with Mr. Larson. Mr. Ilse indicated that would not be necessary because this issue involved the entire Community, not just his neighborhood. Callahan suggested including information regarding this proposal in the City's newsletter. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -0, Motion passed. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the Public. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: #1366 LOREN BUTTERFIELD 3925 WATERTOWN ROAD EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE • RESOLUTION #2760* It was moved by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to adopt Resolution #2760 granting a one year extension to the effective period of preliminary plat approval granted to Loren Butterfield at 3925 Watertown Road via 7