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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9,2004 <br />Murphy withdrew his motion. <br />Mayor Peterson moved, and White seconded, to table the application with an <br />extension of the sixty days. <br />Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Sansevere stated that he has serious concerns about the direction of the Parks <br />Commission. He felt Council should address the matter soon. <br />Sansevere congratulated Janice Gundlach and Melanie Curtis on their marriages. <br />Murphy stated that the memo concerning tax increases for the parks saddened him. He <br />felt that Council and Park Commission relations are failing. <br />McMillan stated that as the liaison to the Park Commission she hears both sides of it. She <br />noted that no one signed the memo, and she would speak to Drew McDermott this week. <br />She suggested a joint meeting in April to encourage them to focus on goals that they can <br />control. <br />White stated that the chair should be in sync with the Council, and realize the position of <br />carrying out Council’s goals. He felt they laid out a great plan, and then ignored it. He <br />stat^ it appears Orono has an ineffective, disgruntled Park Commission. <br />Sansevere suggested Council all attend a Park Commission meeting. <br />Mayor Peterson stated that the Council and Commission goals are separate and need to be <br />brought together. She stated they are a voluntary group and are there to serve the needs of <br />the Council. <br />White stated that he drove past four people on his way to the meeting walking on the road, <br />and none of them wore reflective clothing. He noted the danger to pedestrians and <br />suggested some sort of warning to remind people to be safe. <br />White stated that creosote on bridges pollute the water. Gappa stated that both of Orono* s <br />bridges arc being replaced.