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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 11, 1991 HIGHWAY 12 CORRIDOR SELECTION CONTINUED Mabusth assured Council that the Planning Commission has already indicated for the record that a "no build" position would be irresponsible and unrealistic. She added, "In fact I believe the Planning Commission will also indicate the type of road they would like to see in addition to a location." Jabbour stated that he had previously encouraged the Planning Commission to be innovative and not limit themselves to corridors that have already bean suggested. He said, "I have talked to the residents about this issue. It is my feeling that they are somewhat disappointed because Orono .has not taken a position on a corridor location. It was my understanding that one of the groups had intended to do a City -wide mailing in an attempt to rally everyone's interest to one position." Callahan stated that the City is reacting in a timely manner to this issue and that responding too quickly may have drawbacks. Goetten stated that this issue was before prior Councils and :hat, in her opinion, they abdicated their responsibility. She said, "I do not think the City can afford to do that this time. One of the roles of Council is to look into the future and make sound decisions that will benefit the City as a whole. This issue requires a lot of hard work and consideration." Goetten further stated that she approved of the Citizen Committee Charge to Members draft prepared by Staff. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Goetten, to adopt the City of Orono Citizen Committee Charge to Members as the City's policy. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -0. Motion passed. Bernhardson referred Council to the draft letter prepared in response to questions raised about mass transit, and asked for their comments. It was the consensus of Council that the letter be sent as , presented. POLICE CHIEF SELECTION PROCESS Bernhardson requested that this item be -,tabled until the February 25, 1991 Council meeting. It was moved by Mayor Peterson, seconded by Jabbour, to table this item until Council's February 25, 1991, meeting. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -0. Motion passed. FACILITIES WORKSHOP Bernhardson provided Council with information regarding the issues related to a common facility site, opposed to split sites. He stated that Staff is in the process of preparing a questionnaire for the residents living in the Crystal Bay area_ - 23 -