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W-1 w . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 1993 . MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT (A) Information on Proposal for Development of the Southwest Comer of Willow and County Road 6 Mayor Callahan thought the memo was asking if the Council would consider rezoning this area from one -acre to two -acre zoning and if they would consider the Lundgren Brothers application without any preliminary information. Kelley, Goetten, Jabbour and Mayor Callahan responded they would not consider this request while Hun thought she would need more background. Mayor Callahan noted there is a procedure to bring a rezoning request before the Council which was not followed. Terry Forbord, Vice President of Lundgren Brothers, apologized for any confusion over their request. They were looking for direction as to whether the Council would consider a rezoning request before they proceed with a formal application. Mayor Callahan suggested they proceed through the proper channels if they want further consideration. Forbord indicated that in discussions with staff there was a feeling that it may be appropriate to bring this concept before the Council. (B) Information from Lili McMillan Regarding a Subcommittee for the Crystal Bay Site Mayor Callahan explained that consideration of what should be done with this property and the old sewer plant property was previously referred to the Park Commission to see if they thought it would be desirable to use these properties as parks. Mayor Callahan felt that the Crystal Bay site should be grassed and left as it is. Jabbour, Kelley and Goetten agreed that this property should be left undeveloped but retained by the City. Gerhardson commented that Lili McMillan would like to hear input from the Council and would be willing to discuss the Crystal Bay site with Council. Mayor Callahan responded that she would be welcome if the Park Commission felt it necessary to further discuss the site. Gerhardson stated the Park Commission was also getting information from the neighborhood about what they would like to see at the site. Hurr stated she had also been contacted by some of the Crystal Bay neighbors and would prefer not to close the matter at this time. Kelley commented that this is a residential neighborhood and he would prefer to see this property remain as parkland. Jabbour wants to be sure the. Park Commission does not feel they have to convince the City not to sell this property as this will not be the case. • 12