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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY' COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON JUNE 26,1995 <br />RICHARD MCFARLAND <br />McFariand was asked why he applied for the Planning Commission. McFi^and said he <br />has had many discussions about the Orono growth verais the growth in Minnetonka with <br />a past Minnetonka mayor. His background is construction and feels he can offer some <br />positive direction. McFarland has lived in the area all his life noting his grandfather <br />fanmd in the area. He sees Orono as having a tough, uphill road ahead with the highway <br />issue, sewering, and additional homes. <br />Jabbour asked McFarland how he felt Orono has been doing NicFarland said fine but the <br />pace will need to be changed. Orono needs to see how it fits in with the encroaching <br />urbanization, the issues with the Met Council, and MSA and work through the logistics. <br />McFarland says a certain degree of uevelopment will be done Even with restraints on <br />development, McFarland feels some will come He does not recommend de\’elopment <br />but understands the pressure the City is under to develop. McFarland noted similar <br />growth patterns in other cities he has worked with in Washington County. <br />McFarland is somewhat familiar with the Comprehensive Plan as an overview. He has <br />not attended any Planning Commission meetings. <br />KEVIN DULIN <br />Dulin said he has a vested interest in the area and serving in a civic manner. He <br />previously lived in Independence and plans for Hwy 12 ran through his property. He <br />now lives on Lake Minnetonka Dulin said his experience in management and plaiming <br />would aid the Planning Commission. He has received a legacy of Planning Commission <br />meetings from his neighbors with such issues as hardcover. When asked about the <br />Comprehensive Plan, Dulin said he has browsed through it and sees the Orono <br />philosophy as one of uniqueness with it's ruralncss, yet close in with Hwy 12 and <br />Interstate 394 The Orono philosophy is what Dulin said drew him He sees a need for <br />balance, and a need to control and retain the natural resources Dulin noted how Orono <br />was located between city and rural, contains large amounts of lakeshore, the H^ 12 <br />issue, and the influx of ^uent residents and their influence in what is being built. <br />Jabbour asked if the City development philosophy is conducive to Dulin's philosophy. <br />Dulin said it wall affect him but shares the sense of being careful and maintaining a <br />balance He noted development moving west and subdivisions being built. He mentioned <br />the differences in views in how development is handled bertween Orono and Delano. <br />Dulin said he is sensitive to needs. Through his work with Orono Hockey and especially <br />try outs, he has had to field phone calls and has learned to listen without necessarily <br />having to make a commitment He noted his appreciation of all the individuals who have <br />contributed to Orono Hockey. Large donations have been made, and Dulin sees the <br />proposed hockey rink as a reality.