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N .N REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 25., 1991 ( #8)PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS CONTINUED the City's issues. She said, "More involvement will mean more meetings and an increase in the amount of time the position will require. I would like to think that you are here this evening because you are willing to dedicate your time to that purpose. I would also hope, in the event you are not chosen, that you would seek other positions as vacancies occur." Schroeder replied, "I would devote the time needed. I have given this a lot of consideration and feel that if one cannot take the time, then it is useless to serve." Goetten asked Mr. Schroeder if he had an opportunity to speak with Jeanne Mabusth, the City's Zoning Administrator. Schroeder replied, "Yes, I have spoken with Jeanne. My interest in serving on the Planning Commission developed over the last six months as I began to get involved with they Highway 12 issue." Mayor Peterson recognized Peter Rennebohm and asked him to make his presentation. Mr. Rennebohm stated that. like Mr. Schroeder, he too was new to the area, having lived in Orono since 1972. He stated that his family has built four homes in the Orono area over the past 18 years. He said, "Though I have not been actively involved in the municipal process.. I have been an observer and am interested in participating to a greater degree. Now that my children are grown, I have a bit more time to dedicate to the City. I own a business that deals with construction - related tools and equipment. The business is somewhat self- sufficient which has also provided me with some additional personal time. I am prepared to do whatever may be required., and that does not only apply to this particular vacancy, but in. the municipal process in general. I am concerned about the Highway 12 issue, and mould. be ' remiss and not entirely honest, i` I did not say that I am here in part because of that issue. Having lived here as many years as I have, I am concerned that we continue to maintain the distinct rural versus urban areas around the lake. What I see in the Comprehensive:: Plan are re- occurring statements and themes that relate to preservation. I -was impressed with the scope of the document and the obvious hours that somebody or some number of people spent drafting it. I would like to be reassured that whomever is involved, in the City process keeps preservation in mind. I read the Comprehensive Plan as a mandate of the people. It is a living document, and noted terms within it stating that it is not a staged growth document. I believe that is true. I would like to see continued interest and a pro- active stance fror_n - 19 -