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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 20, 1995 (^11- Other Issues for Discussion - Continued) Rowlette nude several comments on the meeting with the Park Commission. She said it was an important discovery that the Planning Commission could take land instead of money for park dedication Rowlette felt this would be a great tool in future applications The Park Commissioners had noted that they did not get copies of Planning Commission activities until after the>’ had occurred Mabusth said that preliminary subdivision application forms were now being sent to the members of the Park Commission. Rowlette suggested that the Park Commissioners send a representative to the Planning Commission meetings Mabusth said that Flint would like to see sketch plan reviews Schroeder commented that the Park Commission is a powerful planning tool for the Planning Commission He also noted the need to take into account the trail system in future planning It was reported that Park Dedication can take %% of any undeveloped land where a subdivision is going to be dc:ie Rowlette said the Park Commission is also going to have available maps of large parcels of land to identify that land in which they are interested for future park dev elopment Schroeder commented on the need for the Park Commis»on to come up with a plan for future park land for the City. There is financial incentive for people to give large parcels/easement s to relieve themselves of tlu tax burden ADDITIONAL ITEIVIS (f#12) PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 22, 1995 MEETING Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of February 22, 1995. Ayes 7, Nays 0. (#13) PLANNING COMMISSION TO SELECT A REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND THE APRIL 10, 1995 MEETING OF THE COUNCIL Dale Lindquist will attend the Council Meeting of 4/10/95. ADJOURNMENT Schroeder moved, Peterson seconded, to adjourn at 11:10 p.nt