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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 28, 1991 PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED atmosphere. I have been told that Tad Jude, Gen Olson, Steve Smith and other elected officials will be present." ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: #1614 JACK RHODE, 1690 SHADYWOOD ROAD RENEWAL VARIANCE RESOLUTION #2921* It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Callahan, to adopt Resolution #2921, granting renewal of hardcover Variances approved in Resolution #2769. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -J. Motion passed. MAYOR /COUNCIL REPORT: PARK COMMISSION APPLICATIONS Bernhardson asked Council if they wished to interview the Park Commissioner=s that are re- applying, Richard Flint, Susan .Iilson, and Jim Gilbert. Mayor Peterson stated that there is no need to interview the persons currently serving, only the new applicants. Jabbour asked if it may appropriate for Council to have a copy of attendance records when considering the re- appointment of individuals. Council agreed that would be helpful. Mayor Peterson stated that would apply to the Planning Commission as well as the Park Commission. OTHER Callahan stated that it has come to his attention that surrounding communities are having new wetland inventories taken. He suggested that Orono do the same. Callahan stated that the City should re- examine the issue of landscaping plastic and how it is being used as a bargaining tool to gain structural hardcover. Goetten agreed and suggested that the issue should also be discussed with the Planning Commission. Jabbour suggested scheduling a work session for Council and the Planning Commission so that Council could discuss their position on some of the City's major issues. He said, "We should try to explain to the Planning Commission what role we believe they should play. Triere may be some individuals that may not wish to take on that role." Mayor Peterson asked Charlie Kelley if he could suggest a - 14 -