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MINIATES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CI'H’ COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON JUNE 12,1995 <br />(^2 - Park Commission Inter\iev s - Robert Lancguth - Continued) <br />Kelley inquired if he was familiar with the philosophy of Orono and its parks and <br />maintenance. Langguth said he has spoken with Gerhardson about the parks He said he <br />was happy with the present park system but not familiar with the individual parks but saw <br />the need to expand. Jabbour asked tor his opinion on what the functions ot parks should <br />be, i e. active, passive, wildlife preserves Langguth voiced a need for aaive parks with <br />festivities held at the parks Jabbour suggested Langguth read the City's management <br />plan tor his mtbrmation. <br />ANDREW RONNLNGEN <br />Ronningen said he has lived in Orono for two v'ears and plans on living here the rest of <br />his life. He would like to make an investment into the City and saw the Park Commission <br />as a good way to begin. His contnbutions have been a career, overseas job. raising a <br />family He has read the comprehensive plan and felt the current state of the City was <br />good. Ronningen said he has lived in Minneapolis, St Louis Park, and Alaska and has <br />seen what works and does not work. He said the level of quantity and quality of Orono <br />parks IS good and would like to maintain that and add a long term vision His <br />background at St 1 homas was noted. Callahan asked what prompted him to apply for <br />the position and whether he had any specific ideas. Ronningen said a pe^n accumulates <br />wealth but needs to leave their children with a good environment and building a strong <br />park system is one way to accomplish this. Kelley asked about the Casco Point area <br />where Ronningen lives and what his ideas would be for that area. Ronningen said the <br />park on CoRd 15 serves alot of young kids and has a good ice link. The park on the <br />other end, consisting of 8 acres, was kept was natural. He said he is working to develop <br />a Casco Point homeowners association. He thought a 6rst event would be to hold a ^ <br />picnic at the park to make use of it wth walking dogs and kids running and would not <br />want it further developed. Jabbour asked Ronningen if he had enough time with his job <br />responsibilities to fulfill the Park Commission obligations. Jabbour noted the many hours <br />involved, and the meetings with other agencies beyond the one monthly meeting of the <br />commission. Ronningen said he wants to do it wholeheartedly and was not involved in <br />alot of e.Mracurricular activities. <br />MAMIE JIN <br />Jin said she has lived in Orono a t ouple of years and likes to participate in her <br />community. Jin was on the park and recreation board for Maple Grove and fairuliar with <br />parks though the two are structured differently. Jin said Maple Grove was in the process <br />of updating their compre*'Ciisive plan and was not coming into this totally cold. Callahan <br />asked if she has read the Orono comprehensive plan or sat in on any meetings. Jin had <br />not. Kelley asked why she moved to Orono. Jin said that Maple Grove was expanding <br />rapidly, and she preferred more green areas, liked the climate of the City, and noted she <br />had grown up in the western suburbs.