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l } ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 11, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS CONTINUED meetings I have attended it is apparent that everyone is trying to work together. Ed Cohen, Ji-m Hanson and myself attended this meeting, as well as some other Orono residents." Mayor Peterson asked Cohen if it is his opinion that the Planning Commission will be spending too much time on this issue. Cohen replied, "I think it is important to have the two upcoming meetings. After that, we should step back and take a good look at where we are going and what we want to accomplish." Jabbour said, "It is my opinion that Orono is slightly behind in forming a decision of where the line is. The Council really values the involvement of the Planning Commission in this process, because it is an intricate part of our City. It is very important that the Planning Commission is up to speed on all of the information on Highway 12. However, at the last meeting, only four of the seven members were present. I find it frustrating that we may have to designate additional meeting time so we can update those that missed other meetings. I believe that Council really needs the help of the Planning Commission on this issue. I am hopeful that those that missed the meeting will take it upon themselves to learn what they missed, rather than expecting to receive that information at another meeting. Mabusth stated that Staff would prepare a memo to provide pertinent information to those that could not attend the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ms. Sherokee Ilse qu Public Meeting schedule=d "People are asking whether hear information and make meeting following.". astioned the magnitude of the upcoming for February 20, 1991. She said, this will be their main opportunity to comments, or if there will be another Mayor Peterson said, "It is my understanding that the , Chairman of the Planning Commission has asked that each of the citizen groups send only one or two representatives. There will be another Public Meeting involving the City Council. It will probably be held in a larger facility than the Council Chambers." Ms. Ilse stated that there are not defined citizen groups, even though there is a distinct difference in opinion between residents living north and south o:: Highway 12. She said, "It may not be realistic to have representatives appearing on behalf of a certain group. I have a.feeling that there will be quite a few people at this meeting." Goetten clarified that the February 20, 1991 meeting will provide the residents with an opportunity to express their opinions before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to - 3 -