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llKiTBS OP fBB PlAimillG COMMSSIOa 1R6 JOLT 17, 1989 lOnK PILB f 1417>M8P COHTIODBD ago with the neighbors to allow thea to express their concerns and better understand NSP's proposal. Mr. Hargraeves indicated that it was not a policy of NSP to aeet with each individual neighborhood prior to constructing a facility in their area. Planning CoBMissioner Cohen concurred with Chairwan Kelley. Be informed Mr. Hargraeves that in this case, it may not be a natter of what MSP's policies are, but rather what policies that the City of Orono has that NSP may need to follow. He said that all of these issues should have been discussed with the neighborhood prior to the Planning Commission public hearing, ratner than carrying on in great length with these issues during the meeting. Mr. Hassel volunteered the use of his home for the joint meeting. Mr. Fisher said that he had contacted an individual resident of this neighborhood and talked at length abouc this project. He reiterated Mr. Hargraeves statement regarding NSP's policies. Chairman Kelley asked Mr. Fisher if MSP would be willing to meet with the neighbors? Mr. Fisher replied that such an arrangement would be fine, however there were questions that would most likely be asked that would be impossible to prove. Mr. Fisher also noted that the revisions to the proposal tnat were made subsequent to the June 19, 1989 Planning Commission Meeting were a direct result of input from the neighbors attending that meeting. Chairman Kelley asked Mr. Fisher when they hoped to begin construction on this substation? Mr. Hargraeves answered that NSP hoped to have the substation operating by J le, 1990, because the need for the service was that strong. Kell ’ asked how long it would take to construct the substation. Mr. -toskos replied that it would take approximately 3 months. Kelley asked if waiting one month, in order to allow for a neighborhood meeting, would interfere with the construction schedule? Planning Commissioner Johnson opined that he would like to see this matter moved on to the City Council and require NSP to meet with the neighbors in the mean time. Mr. James MacKinnon indicated that the impetus for NSP to respond would be better if the Planning Commission delayed their recommendation until the neighborhood meeting occurred. He said that the substation would have a lasting impact on the neighbor.'.ood and that such a delay would not interfere with MSP's construction schedule.» Mr. Tom Koepsel concurred with Mr. MacKinnon. Mr. Fisher asked whether it would be necessary to have a representative from the City and/or the Planning Commission in ■ 4. m'-d