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c - � <br />c <br />MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON APRIL 10, 1995 <br />( 93 - Recycling - Continued) • <br />Kroeger asked for the Council's opinion on contacting each new family in the city to <br />introduce the recycling program. The Council expressed their support but cautioned of <br />the magnitude of the undertaking. Kroeger suggested a stencil for park trash bins asking <br />park patrons to recycle and reported on the implementation of a waste reduction guide, <br />which will be delivered to each home. <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />('* #4) REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 27,1995 <br />Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council <br />Meeting of March 27, 1995. Ayes 3, Nays 0. <br />PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />Susan Wilson reported on the Park Commission's interest in the sketch plan for Mr. <br />Melamad on the agenda, item #8, and the interest of the Saga Hill Preservation <br />Committee in a state grant available to cities for land preservation. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />Dale Lindquist had no comments to report. • <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />Lisa Kuegler of the Trust for Public Land reported assisting the Saga Hill Preservation <br />Committee in their efforts to preserve additional land in the Saga Hill area next to the <br />nine acre parcel recently acquired by the City through tax forfeiture. Kuegler reported on <br />a grant available from the Natural Scenic Areas based on land quality. Cities need to <br />apply for the grant and match contributions. The deadline for the grant application is <br />May 1, 1995. A public hearing is required for the grant. The awarding of the grant will <br />be decided by September of 1995 and must be spent by October of 1997. Kuegler said <br />that their option with Midway Bank is to acquire the property sooner but they are <br />interested in pursuing this grant and ask for a 1:4 match from the City. <br />Patty Affelt reported fund raising efforts were proceeding to raise funds to acquire the <br />land. Affelt understood that the City did not have funds available to assist but asked for <br />assistance in pursuing the grant. <br />Kathleen Kesrick reported on the significance of the history and religious and economic <br />contributions of the Saga Hill area. <br />• <br />2 <br />