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'* <br />i-^.- <br />iii <br />■^i. <br />j. •.,; <br />mmmmmk <br />■•'i. <br />5iF f -la <br />PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1991 <br />about size. We are trying to get the citizen's input this <br />evening to assist us with making our recommendation." <br />A member of the audience asked how the citizens could learn <br />of the Planning Commission's recommendation once it is made. <br />Kelley stated that their recommendation will be public <br />information. He added that the public is welcome to attend the <br />work session that will be held on February 27th at 5:30 p.m. He <br />said, "The Planning Commission will address your questions <br />regarding our position on the Comprehensive Plan, but that is <br />all." <br />Johnson stated that he supports the Comprehensive Plan. He <br />said, "I think everyone up here has worked hard to see that it is <br />carried out." <br />Hanson said, "I also support the Comprehensive Plan, but it <br />should also be stated that I have some questions regarding its <br />workability in certain areas, specifically public and private <br />roads." <br />Rowlette stated that her support of the Comprehensive Plan <br />is one of the reasons that she volunteered to serve on the <br />Planning Commission. She said, "At this point I really do not <br />know what should happen with a highway corridor. I have strong <br />feelings in many different directions." <br />Tom Terry, 4225 Watertown Road, asked Rowlette whether she <br />would be able to make an unbiased decisions for the betterment of <br />Orono, when she has a business located on Highway 12 in Long <br />Lake. <br />Rowlette replied, "Absolutely. I have a house in Orono <br />which is more of any investment than my Long Lake business." <br />Gail Harris, 2195 French Lake Road, asked the Planning <br />Commission the following three questions: <br />1. Is a new corridor, one that is not existing at this <br />point, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? <br />It was the Planning Commission's consensus thac such a <br />corridor would not be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br />2. Is an upgrade of <br />Comprehensive Plan? <br />Highway 12 consistent with the <br />The Planning Commission agreed that an upgrade could be <br />consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br />3. Is a four-lane, freeway/highway consistent with the <br />- 17 - <br />IIS <br />I <br />•I