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tv l 1 . . . <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 1991 <br />( #11)PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS CONTINUED <br />It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to <br />appoint Charles Schroeder to the Planning Commission for a term <br />of one year. All voted aye. 'the <br />passed. <br />Planning Commission member Cohen asked for clarification of <br />the basis for Callahan's motion. <br />Callahan, Jabbour, and Goetten reiterated their points made <br />during this discussion and motion to amend the length of the term <br />for Planning Commission members. Mayor Peterson stated that she <br />wanted to make it very clear that the Council was not being <br />critical of the Planning Commission's work. - <br />Jerry Rowlette, Bayside Road, stated that he was stunned to <br />hear what the Council had just passed, and d.id not feel that <br />sufficient basis for such a decision was discussed. <br />Curt Quady stated that he agreed with Council's action. <br />( #12)JOINT COUNCIL /PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Council agreed to s^hedule a Joint Council /Planning <br />Commission Meeting for Tuesday, May 21, 1991, at 7;00 p.m. <br />( #13 *)PROCLAMATION WESTONKA SENIOR CENTER WEEK <br />RESOLUTION #2958 <br />It was moved by Butler, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to adopt <br />Resolution #2958, proclaiming Westonka Senior Center Week May 6th <br />through May l0t.h. In addition, Council commends the senior <br />citizens on their achievemen-;.s and contributions to the <br />community. Additionally, the Council commends the staff at the <br />Senior Center for their efforts and commitment. All voted aye. <br />Motion passed. <br />OTHER <br />Councilmember Goetten referred to a letter that had appeared <br />in the latest issue of "Cities_ Bulletin ", asking that cities <br />support the Beady Bill. Sa.e said, - "I have discussed this with <br />Mark Bernhardson and he had some suggestions, if Council would <br />like to approve this letter. Even though we are not members of • <br />the National. League of Cities, we are members of the League of <br />Minnesota Cities. If we do chose to approve this, that it should <br />go to our Congressional Representatives and Senators. I hope you <br />will support this." <br />It was moved by Butler, seconded by Goetten, that Council <br />adopt Councilmember_ Goetten's suggestion, using the City's <br />official letterhead and signature of the M ayor announcing to the <br />National. League of Cities that the Orono City Council wishes to <br />be included among the elected mayors, city councilmembers, and <br />county officials across the country who endorse the letter to <br />Congress jointly sponsored by N.LC,-USCM, and N.tkCO urging Congress <br />- -17 - <br />