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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 28, 1991 <br />(#16)HIGMIAY 12 CORRIDOR CONTINUED <br />Butler stated that she would very much like to attend the <br />meeting with the Commissioner. <br />Goetten asked if the meeting can only be attended by two <br />Councilmembers. <br />Bernhardson stated that no more than two Councilmembers can <br />attend the meeting without the need to make it public. He added <br />that it will more than likely be possible for one' Staff and. <br />Planning Commission member to attend as well. <br />Jabbour wanted to ask Planning Commission Chair, Charlie <br />Kelley to attend. <br />Butler preferred to see such meetings have more group <br />observation,. than group participation. She said, "In meetings <br />where there is a great deal of introducing people and discussion <br />of topics things tend to be misinterpreted and taken out of <br />context from one side to another. If there is an audience, <br />especially during discussions of a topic as emotional' as Highway <br />12, there is a .much better chance of. having the discussions <br />understood, the 'process accepted, and the end result implemented <br />in a more efficient manner." <br />Bernhardson advised that he would contact the Commissioner <br />of Transportation tomorrow to find out more about the number of <br />representatives that can attend the meeting, and whether it can <br />be held next week. <br />Mayor Peterson asked if Councilmembers Butler and Goetten <br />would be willing to attend the meeting. <br />Both indicated in-the affirmative. <br />Jabbour stated that there should not be one meeting <br />pertaining to Highway 12. Corridor. that is not attended by a <br />coalition from the- °City- of - Orono•: - <br />Goetten urged Council and the Citizen's Group to keep the <br />lines of communication open. <br />Cosgrove asked Council if it would be possible for them to <br />appoint a member to attend the Citizen's Group'meetings. <br />Goetten advised Ms. Cosgrove that she is welcome to call any <br />of the Councilmembers.at any time. <br />Jabbour added that the Citizen's Group should also feel free <br />to call City Staff and enlist their assistance. <br />Gaffron indicated that he would assist,the Citizen's Group <br />- 16 - <br />