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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 • BEDERWOOD BASEBALL DIAMOND CONTINUED Councilmember Goetten thought that the Council may lose some of its credibility if they voted on the matter this evening. Councilmember Callahan said that he had specified March 26th in his motion at the February 26th Meeting, but there is nothing that legally binds the Council to that date. He noted that the City Ordinances do not require that a public hearing be held to discuss this issue. Callahan said that there was a large number of Orono residents present this evening. Callahan noted that the matter would come back before the Council for final approval. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, that Council discuss and vote on the Little League Ball Diamond proposal for Bederwood Park. Councilmember Callahan said that he is willing to discuss the matter this evening, but is not committed to voting on the matter. Mayor Grabek indicated that the Council should consider the request by the OBA to proceed and whether sufficient due notice has been provided. Many of the persons present for this matter indicated that there were others who could not be present this evening that wished to be heard. Mayor Grabek acknowledged that others may wish to be heard, but felt that the arguments for and against this proposal would not change simply because there will be more persons present. Councilmember Goetten stated that her only concern is for due process. Motion, Ayes -2, Peterson, Callahan, Goetten, Nay, Motion failed. • It was moved by Councilmember Nettles, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to have this matter discussed at the March 26, 1990 Council Meeting as published in the "Laker ". Motion, Ayes -4, Mayor Grabek, Nay, Motion passed. Grabek directed staff to investigate whether a larger meeting room could be obtained for the March 26 meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Gabriel Jabbour, 985 Tonkawa Road, indicated that he had attended the last few Planning Commission Meetings. He said, "I have been really concerned about the way Orono has taken a second class attitude toward the activities on the lake. Three years ago I addressed the Council and posed a question that I thought might be essential for the Council to consider appointing people who live on the lake to the Planning Commission. This would assure that matters concerning Lake Minnetonka are dealt with in a more sensitive manner. I was thankful that Councilmember Nettles voted against the expansion of the Minnetonka Boat Works. I am noticing that little by little the 0 -75' hardcover issue is eroding. The protection of our Code regarding non - conforming use has been dismissed. The people on the Planning Commission are not as sensitive to the lake issues as they should be. To make matters worse, you have eliminated the Marina Committee. The LMCD has not exhibited a great deal of leadership. Orono had • always been light years ahead of other communities in regard to - 5 -