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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,August 9,2021 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 14. LA21-000029—ROBERT ERICKSON,365 WESTLAKE ROAD., STREET VACATION— <br /> RESOLUTION NO.7211—Continued <br /> have a whole bunch of accesses and it doesn't make sense and they can do public benefit by making <br /> things better,that is what their role is. <br /> Mr.Jabbour begged the Mayor to consider that they do not know what the future holds. They had <br /> phenomenal brand recognition called Orono and had people donating. <br /> Mayor Walsh noted people are knocking the City's doors down to get into Orono right now and that has <br /> not changed. <br /> Mr.Jabbour noted they have donated land to the City—the former Governor's father donated 350 acres, <br /> Lurton did that, it is a one-way vault to the City not out of the City. It also hurts to see,and critical of <br /> Staff,he does not see any mention of the comment of the DNR in the Resolution. He noted there are three <br /> ex-mayors here having a hard time with this and the person who spoke at the Planning Commission <br /> meeting was the Chair of the Watershed District.He stated they need to believe that these people are <br /> motivated by what is good for the greater community and it is not about trying to buy or sell land from <br /> Mr.Erickson. He noted this was brought to his attention by Mr. White after the Planning Commission <br /> meeting or Mr.Jabbour would probably have never thought of it.He really thinks that Mr. Erickson has <br /> not been helpful to the cause of Orono but has held selfish interests that have hurt a lot of people. <br /> Mayor Walsh noted that is still hyperbole and does not have anything to do with the actual subject at <br /> hand. <br /> Mr.Jabbour apologized and stated perhaps he drifted a bit. However,projecting gain on Mr.Jabbour is <br /> not helpful. <br /> Mayor Walsh likes to know the facts and the agendas going on behind-the-scenes. <br /> Mr.Jabbour replied the agenda is preservation of public land and allowing the great-great-grandchildren <br /> to see the lake and use the lake. <br /> Mayor Walsh thinks they all agree with that same sentiment but they are looking to clean things up when <br /> it makes sense to do so. <br /> Mr.Jabbour noted they built a great City and Mayor Walsh is riding on the wave that was made. He is <br /> asking the City Council to rise to the occasion and really let it go and change the Comprehensive Plan <br /> back to what it was because he said it will become a campaign issue. <br /> Mayor Walsh replied that is fine and telling people they cannot do anything is not appropriate. <br /> Mr.Jabbour stated a ten-degree correction in mid-course is always important. <br /> Mayor Walsh stated it is a two-way street. <br /> Linda Thrasher, 356 Westlake Street,commented that she has lived in the area for 9 years and has never <br /> once seen anyone trying to enter the lake,noting the City Council saw the photo and suggested leaving it <br /> Page 6 of 13 <br />