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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Moaday, September 12,2005 7:00 a’deck p.m. COUNCIL MEETING SH> ROLL CITY OF ORONO The Council met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Barbara Peterson: Council Members Lili McMillan. Jim Murphy and Jim White; City Anomey Thomas Barrett; Representing Staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, Planning Director Mike Gaffiron, Planners Janice Gundlach and Melanie Curtis, Public Service Director Greg Gappa, Engineer Tom Kellogg, and Recorder Jaclde Young. Council Member Bob Sansevere was absent. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA 1.APPROVE/AMEND Items 6,7,9,11, and 12C were added to the Consent Agenda. Marphy moved, While seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES *2. REGULAR COUNOL MEETING OF AUGUST 22,2005 Mnrphy moved. White seconded, to approve the minntes of the Angnst 22,2005 regniar Oly Council meeting aa snbmiltcd. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS - Irene SSber, Representative Silber stated the Park Commission is researching die possibility of creating a fenced-in dog park within the City of Orono and is loddng at what other cities are doing m this regard. McMillan inquired whedier the Park Commission reviewed the Rural Oasis study. Silber stated they did receive the study but did not have an opportunity to fully discuss it McMillan commented she would like to see the Rural Oasis study incorporated somehow into the City’s park system, and suggested the Park Commission look rt options for preserving the rural character of the community. Silber stated the Park Commission also discussed a new development located off of Willow Drive and are recommending some land be dedicated for a future trail in this area. Peterson reported that someone manicured the hedges at Crystal Bay Park and that it looks very nice. PAGEl