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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER. 28. 1994 <br />(Saga H31 Tax Forfeit Property - Continued) <br />Moorsc reported that the potential development talks between the City and Bridgewood <br />occurred at the same time as the tax fbrfint parcel was under conaderadoo for <br />acquisition. Staffs thinking during discussions whh Bridgewood was that if there was to <br />be residential development in the area, it is wise to see where the best location would be <br />for a park. It made sense to keep all options open in terms of parkland vs. residential <br />development. Moorse said some kind of land swap might be a viable ahemative if the <br />CouncU feels the area should have some t>pe of residential development. <br />Kelley said he is a supporter of parkland and feels it is best to preserve land where we <br />can. <br />Hurr also voiced her support of parkland. Hurt also supported the Valek’s in their effort <br />to add the additional one-half acre to their property and would like to see the easement <br />access moved to the side of the Valek property. <br />Mayor Callahan asked whether any additional action needed to be taken by the Council. <br />Moorse said a new resolution would need to be adopted. <br />Callahan commented that all concerned feel the Valek’s should acquire the specified land. <br />He noted the need to be sensitive to properr>* owners with land to be developed in that <br />area. It was his opinion that the Park and Planning Commissions be involved in the study <br />of a plan for the area. The other Council members did not feel a study \vas necessary at <br />this time, only the acquisition of the parcel. <br />During discussion, several neighbors in the Saga Hill area repressed their views on <br />favoring the land as parkland. <br />Callahan moved, Hurr seconded, to reaffirm the acquisition of 9.5 acres by the City, <br />working with the County and the Valek's on the appropriate land amount to be adjoined <br />to the Valek property, and obtaining an easement fi'om the Valek's to have access to the <br />parcel. Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />APPROVAL OF AnNTJTES <br />(*#2) MEETING OF CANVASSING BOARD NOVEMBER 9, 1994 <br />labour moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Canvassing Board <br />Meeting held on November 9, 1994. Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />(»#3) REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 1994 <br />Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council <br />Meeting of November 14, 1994. Ayes 4, Nays 0.