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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 26, 1995 • RICHARD MCFARLAND McFarland was asked why he applied for the Planning Commission. McFarland said he has had many discussions about the Orono growth versus the growth in Minnetonka with a past Minnetonka mayor. His background is construction and feels he can offer some positive direction. McFarland has lived in the area all his life noting his grandfather farmed in the area. He sees Orono as having a tough, uphill road ahead with the highway issue, sewering, and additional homes. Jabbour asked McFarland how he felt Orono has been doing. McFarland said fine but the pace will need to be changed. Orono needs to see how it fits in with the encroaching urbanization, the issues with the Met Council, and MSA, and work through the logistics. McFarland says a certain degree of development will be done. Even with restraints on development, McFarland feels some will come. He does not recommend development but understands the pressure the City is under to develop. McFarland noted similar growth patterns in other cities he has worked with in Washington County. McFarland is somewhat familiar with the Comprehensive Plan as an overview. He has not attended any Planning Commission meetings. KEVIN DULIN • Dulin said he has a vested interest in the area and serving in a civic manner. He previously lived in Independence and plans for Hwy 12 ran through his property. He now lives on Lake Minnetonka. Dulin said his experience in management and planning would aid the Planning Commission. He has received a legacy of Planning Commission meetings from his neighbors with such issues as hardcover. When asked about the Comprehensive Plan, Dulin said he has browsed through it and sees the Orono philosophy as one of uniqueness with it's ruralness, yet close in with Hwy 12 and Interstate 394. The Orono philosophy is what Dulin said drew him. He sees a need for balance, and a need to control and retain the natural resources. Dulin noted how Orono was located between city and rural, contains large amounts of lakeshore, the Hwy 12 issue, and the influx of affluent residents and their influence in what is being built. .7 Jabbour asked if the City development philosophy is conducive to Dulin's philosophy. Dulin said it will affect him but shares the sense of being careful and maintaining a balance. He noted development moving west and subdivisions being built. He mentioned the differences in views in how development is handled bertween Orono and Delano. Dulin said he is sensitive to needs. Through his work with Orono Hockey and especially tryouts, he has had to field phone calls and has learned to listen without necessarily having to make a commitment. He noted his appreciation of all the individuals who have contributed to Orono Hockey. Large donations have been made, and Dulin sees the proposed hockey rink as a reality. 5