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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 23, 1990 <br />MAYOR /COUNCIL REPORT: <br />EARTH DAY 1990 - RESOLUTION #2796 • <br />It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by <br />Councilmember Nettles, to adopt Resolution #2796, establishing <br />Earth Day Week in the City of Orono. Motion, Ayes -5, Nays -0, <br />Motion passed. <br />PARK COMMISSION APPOINTMENT <br />Mayor Grabek asked each of the candidates to make a brief <br />presentation to the Council. He suggested that the appointment <br />be delayed until the May 14 Council Meeting to allow Council the <br />opportunity to consider each candidate. <br />There were two candidates present, Ms. Sherokee Ilse and Mr. <br />Steve Gardiner., <br />Ms. Ilse was first to make her presentation. She stated <br />that she has two children and has a personal interest in Orono's <br />park system. She stated that she has volunteered her time to <br />other entities and believes in giving 100 %. Ms. Ilse said that <br />she has worked with the School District in the past. She said, <br />"One of the things that I can bring to this position is a <br />connection which I believe has been missing. That is a <br />connection with the School District in looking at community <br />fields and other projects. If appointed I would like to attend <br />the School Board Meetings as a Park Commission representative." • <br />Councilmember Goetten stated that Ms. Ilse had made some <br />very good points. She asked Ms. Ilse if she will be able to give <br />the Park Commission position all of the time it will demand. <br />Ms. Ilse indicated that she would have time to serve. She <br />said that it is important to do homework when one is involved <br />with this type of entity. She said that she has developed a <br />network of sources to aid her with research and information <br />gathering and that makes her time more efficient. <br />Mr. Steve Gardiner introduced himself. He informed the <br />Council that he knew several people that were involved with the <br />Hennepin County Parks. He said that through conversations with <br />these people he realized that serving on the Park Commission <br />would be a fun and interesting way to serve his community. <br />Councilmember Callahan asked Mr. Gardiner what he did for a <br />living. <br />Mr. Gardiner replied that he is a computer consultant and <br />that he works for various companies in the Twin Cities. <br />Councilmember Callahan asked Mr. Gardiner about his family. <br />- 10 - • <br />