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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 26,1995 • MILTON BIX Bix said he is a semi - retired attorney, which he describes as working only a normal five day work week. Bix has been involved in City government through the Minneapolis Planning Commission and the Golden Valley City Council. Bix sees this experience as an asset for this application. He is concerned about the future of Orono in maintaining itself as a residential community. Bix moved here after his wife died in 1992 because of Orono's reputation as a low - density, large lot residential area with good schools and good transportation to the downtown area. Bix said Orono has lived up to his expectations. L� Bix has seen the Comprehensive Plan and agrees with the philosophy of expanding large open spaces, wetland protection, and low - density. He is concerned with Mn/DOT and the Hwy 12 issue. Bix feels he has the time to commit to the commission and the background necessary for the position. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (* #5) REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 12, 1995 Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 12, 1995. Ayes 3, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Chair Richard Flint informed the Council that the Park Commission would like to nominate two Friends of the Park Awards to Girl Scout Troops 1210 and 1900 for their work at French Creek Preserve and to the Orono Baseball Organization for their fund raising efforts and building of the new facilities for the baseball organization. Flint would like these awards presented in August as many of the girl scouts are seniors, who have recently graduated, and will be moving on to colleges. The Council was in favor of this suggestion and will work with the Park Commission on the timing for and presentation of the awards. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS No member of the Planning Commission was present at the meeting. 6