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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 22, 1990 <br />CITY FACILITIES CONTINUED <br />stated that the need for an extra wall for this site adds a • <br />significant cost to building. She said, "The;-e a,-.-e other <br />considerations such as the cost of the sprinkler systems that <br />make this site more expensive than it would seem. The Highway 12 <br />site already has municipal water." <br />Mayor Grabek added, "The cost of reselling this parcel would <br />be aLDproximately $30,000 provided that the buildings are <br />demolished." <br />Peterson added, "It would cost the City approximately <br />$30,000 to demolish the buildings existing on this site. The <br />property on Highway 12 will cost $292,000." <br />Ms. Nancy Brantingham, 3185 County Road 6, stated that in <br />her opinion, public notification regarding this issue has been <br />insufficient. <br />Mr. Farnham stated that he would like to have a referendum <br />on this issue. He asked whether it would be possible for the <br />City to summarize the report from the Citizen's Committee for <br />distribution to the community. <br />Gabriel Jabbour commented that there had been little <br />direction given to the Citizen's Facility Committee and what <br />direction was provided came from City Staff. • <br />Mayor Grabek stated that it was the intention of Council to <br />have no interaction with the Citizen's Committee initially. He <br />said, "We did not want the Council to have any influence on the <br />Committee. The information they receive should come from the <br />consultant and City Staff. When Council arzd the Citizen's <br />Committee met together in a workshop session, it was clear that <br />the Highway 12 site was preferred by everyone." <br />Mr. Jabbour s=ated that he did not object to the <br />recommendation for the facility location on Highway 12. He said, <br />"What I object to is the process and the lack of input to and <br />from the citizens." <br />Mr. Art Torangeau said, "I think what people are trying to <br />say is that this is being rammed down their throats. Everyone is <br />concerned when it has to do with their pocketbook." <br />Mayor Grabek replied, "If it is necessary, Council can <br />consider mass mailings to keep the citizens informed. However, <br />that may be a costly venture." <br />Mr. Farnham commented, "Due to the magnitude in the cost of <br />this project and the effect on the citizens, I think there should <br />be mass mailings." <br />- 10 - • <br />