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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD FEBRUARY 24, 1992 <br />( #8) PARK COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS <br />Mayor Peterson explained since the interviews, another vacancy on <br />the Park Commission occurred, so-they would be appointing two <br />members at this time. She requested the individuals not selected <br />to continue to show interest in their community. <br />r ' <br />It was* moved by Goet ten, seconded by Callahan, to appoint L I I I <br />McMillan to the Park Commission. Ayes 4, nays 0. <br />It 'was moved by Callahan, to appoint Tim Pattrin to the Park <br />Commission. There was not a second to the motion. <br />Callahan noted that Pattrin has been an asset to the City as a <br />member on the Cable Commission, but the City should not hold him <br />back from future appointments because of this commitment. <br />Mayor Peterson agreed and noted she appreciates the work he has <br />done on the Cable Commission. <br />It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to appoint <br />Robert Howells. Ayes 4, nays 0. <br />Goetten stated that it was selfish for the Council to wish to <br />retain Pattrin-on the Cable Commission, but reminded the 'Council <br />that there were so many qualified applicants for the vacancy on <br />the Park Commission and felt it was appropriate to appoint someone <br />else. <br />MAYOR /COUNCIL REPORT <br />A) Mayor Peterson asked if a staff member would be attending the <br />Metropolitan Council's meeting on rural policies. <br />Gaffron noted they just received notice of the meeting, but someone <br />would attend the meeting. He noted that Orono does meet most, if <br />not ail, of the conditions for exclusions to the policies. <br />Callahan stated he would either like to review the issue at a work <br />session,or get a written report after the meeting. <br />B) Mayor Peterson asked what happened at the light rail transit <br />meeting. <br />Jabbour state there was a presentation on light rail, but that he <br />felt that most in attendance were more interested in the Highway <br />12 issue. He stated that Steve Hay would be changing positions. <br />He indicated to MnDot that it was crucial that they pick a <br />preferred corridor for Highway 12 as soon as possible. <br />T <br />