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j ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 28, 1991 COUNCIL INTERVIEWS CONTINUED that the issue of Long Lake annexing Orono's old sewer plant can be resolved under the leadership of our new Mayor and Council. We need to resolve all of the issues that can create hard feelings among neighboring municipalities." Long Term Organizational Planning and Council /Planning Commission Responsibilities & Relationship: "First of all the Council needs to set goals and directions for the various departments of the City. The various departments would then make proposals to Council in response to these goals and objectives. I feel that the City needs to be concerned with the raising of taxes for a new City facility, as well as meeting the requests of other taxing entities. I believe that the improvements need to be done in the building permits and City Ordinances. Some kind of guideline literature is needed to explain to Orono residents when various permits are required." There were no further questions from Council for Mr. Pattrin and Mayor Peterson stated that she appreciated the effort Mr. Pattrin put into responding to their questions. She stated that Mr. 1,ollander had withdrawn his application and asked Mr. William Henney to make his presentation. Mr. Henney stated that he and his wife have lived in Orono for three and a half years. He said, "I enjoy living in Orono and plan on staying for a -chile. Tne notice of this position coincided with a time in my life where I felt the need to become involved with my community. T'.-iough I have no prior experience in city government, I have been a member of a condominium association board for the past five years. That in itself is a community, as there are approximately 170 people that live in the Opus Condominiums." Mr. Hanney briefly reviewed his resume. He stated that one of his interests in becoming a Councilmember is the development of the Navarre Area. He said, "I do many -of my basic business transactions in Navarre. It seems to be an area that will get, and deserves to get, some additional attention from the City." Mr. Henney next addressed each of the issues in paragraph #3 as follows: Highway 12 Corridor: "I don't believe that the Highway 55 option makes sense. In my opinion, it will not relieve the congestion that now occurs on Highway 12 in Long Lake." Long, Term Street and Transportation Planning: "I borrowed a copy of the Comprehensive Plan from the City. Safety is the number one concern. I would like to see some attention and money given to developing bike paths. T -sere has been some discussion regarding private versus public roads. I think that ties'in with the unique character of the City with urban and rural areas. I - 4 -