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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT — Continued Printup moved, Crosby seconded, to appoint Mark McCutchen and James Seals as alternates to the Orono Planning Commission and to appoint Bob Erickson, Dennis Libby, and John Ressler each to a three-year term on the Orono Planning Commission. Crosby stated all the candidates were outstanding and have a passion to serve the community. Crosby stated his decision not to appoint James Seals to a regular commissioner position has more to do with public perception than anything else and that he is extremely well qualified and will still have ample opportunity to serve the community as an alterate. Dankey stated her top candidate was James Seals and that she would prefer he be appointed to a regular commissioner position but that having him as an alternate is a good option. Dankey stated she also felt Mark McCutchen would be a very good Planning Commissioner and that she would prefer he be in the mix as one of the three regular commissioners. Walsh noted Dennis Libby had commented it was because of the change and recent makeup of the City Council that caused him to have more interest in serving on the Planning Commission. Walsh noted Orono has had trouble in the past recruiting people to apply for the Planning Commission but that an environment has been created where people want to be involved in doing lots of positive things. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Seals Abstained. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Dankey stated she is thankful it has been a quieter week and that it is time for spring break. Crosby commented he is looking forward to getting away on spring break. Seals commended the Orono hockey team for their great win at the state tournament. Printup thanked all the applicants that applied to the Planning Commission. Walsh reported there was a Big Island Steering Committee last week and that they are looking at various improvements that can be made to the park. Walsh noted the City recently hired a golf course and park superintendent who will be paying more attention to the parks. Walsh stated the City has issued 280 permits for Lurton Dog Park already this year and that they had issued 500 last year. Walsh reported there was also a police commission meeting a couple of weeks ago and that the police cars will now be equipped with Narcan so they will be prepared for any drug overdoses. Walsh stated it is all about protecting the Orono community and citizens. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Rief stated the police department did have an incident in Mound where the officers had to use the Narcan and that those officers will be publicly recognized in the near future. Page 2 of 3