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• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD MARCH 22, 1993 <br />OTHER ISSUES - CONT. <br />Moorse indicated at the next Policy Meeting, cities will be asked <br />to express their concerns regarding the economic impact of the <br />Highway 12. He asked Council to consider their concerns. <br />B) Mayor Callahan asked all Council members to attend the County <br />Commissioners' meeting to be held at Orono City Hall on March 30th, <br />and asked them to consider specific matters that may be discussed <br />at that meeting. <br />C) Moorse noted that the Council may wish to change the open house <br />date to ensure landscaping on the property will be complete. <br />June 20, 1993 was established as the tentative date for the Open <br />House. <br />Mayor Callahan noted that the Police Officers have requested that <br />they be allowed to dedicate their building to Mr. Burmaster. <br />• It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Goetten, to honor the <br />request of the Police Officers to dedicate the Police Department <br />building to Mr. Burmaster, and to authorize them to attach a plaque <br />noting such dedication. Ayes 4, nays 0. <br />Mayor Callahan questioned the need for souvenirs. <br />Jabbour felt that would be tacky. <br />Goetten felt that would be a waste of money and suggested they give <br />the money to a social service agency. <br />Kelley suggested a tree be planted during the Open House ceremony. <br />D) Moorse reported on pending legislation regarding special levy <br />for funding the LMCD. <br />Mayor Callahan noted in addition to that bill, there was a bill <br />introduced in the Senate to increase the control of the <br />Metropolitan Council over the cities, by device of controlling <br />their Comprehensive Plans and zoning boards. The bill fell by the <br />wayside and is not currently before the Legislature. However, Mr. <br />Orfield has authored a bill related to housing, which again relates <br />to putting pressure upon cities from the Metropolitan Council. He <br />referred to the bill regarding the special levy for the LMCD. He <br />understood the LMCD's taxing authority includes levy Iimits. During <br />• the submittal of their Comprehensive Plan, there was discussion to <br />go before Legislature to have the limits lifted. <br />13 <br />