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MINUTES OETHK ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 28,2002 7:00 o'clock p.m. (I102>2843, PROFESSIONAL PROPERTIES OF ORONO, Continued) Dr. Berg indicated that they do plan to purchase the entire parcel and believed that they will get the job done uDcr much common sense negotiating. Mayor Peterson asked the Attorney if this was problematic. Barrett noted that the City was well within its rights to wear two hats, as seller and regulator. Dr. Kottcinan stated that they sincerely appreciated the City Council’s interest in their project and willingness to approach MCWD on their behalf. Mayor Peterson urged staff to set the meeting v/ith the MCWD TliP Panel for November 7, 2002 and keep her abreast of developments. Sanscvcrc stated that he woidd suggest a name to them in order to set up a meeting with an advoeate or representative of Orono who might be on their side and assist in making inroads with MCWD. Dr. Eberts reiterated their appreciation to the City Council for their going *to bat ’ for the development. I Ic stated that, ultimately, this would be a great thing for Orono. Sansevere concurred, stating that this is an important project for the conununity, and one the Council wants to see happen. MAYOR/COUNCTL REPORT • to be continued Mayor Peterson suggested that the C’ity send out letters of condolence to the Wellstone camp and to those who lo.st loved ones in the Wellstone plane crash. Mayor Peterson inquired if the upcoming work sessions were still scheduled for November 14 and 21. and December 5, 2(M)2 at 5:30 P.M. M»»orse imlicated that those were the dates they had discussed. *16. HOUSING WEEK NOVEMBER 16-23,2002 - PROCLAMATION Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt the proclamation selling the week of November 16-23,2002 as Housing Week in Orono. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PUHI.IC SERVICE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Gappa had nothing to report. PAGE 18 of 20