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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 25, 1994 POLICE CHIEF S REPORT Sullivan presented his report to the Council and gave an analysis of the statistics related to the 1993 Police activities. He introduced Lt. J. Marc Fritzler, who had submitted his resignation from the Police Department. Mayor Callahan expressed regret that Lt. Fritzler was leaving the Police Department and thanked him for his many years of dedicated service to the community. ZONING ADMLNISTRATOR’S REPORT (#4) #1901 TANDEM PROPERTIES, 2645/3025 WATERTOWN ROAD - PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - RESOLUTION N0.3415 Dick Putnam, Tandem Properties, stated they were requesting to remove Outlot A from the Preliminary Plat approval, because they had not been able to determine it’s status officially as to whether that parcel contained sacred ground. He had approached the Council of Indian Affairs, which was undergoing personnel changes, and had not been able to ^et them to make a determination. He requested that the Council delete Outlot A from the plat, and postpone action regarding the park dedication credit until review ot the second phase subdivision of 21 lots. He stated they would plat the easements for the internal trails, so that Outlot A will be connected to the trail system whether it’s determined to be a public park or internal open space for the development. Jabbour stated he was very uncomfortable allowing any development to occur until they knew exactly what ground was sacred ground. Putnam responded that they were having difficulty in getting someone to take an official position on that issue. Mayor Callahan noted that the State Highway Department had not taken a position regarding this site because no one could tell them whether the land was sacred, and he felt that the City should avoid making a determination regarding whether the land was a sacred site. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of getting some agency to make a determination within a reasonable length of time, so that the development could proceed. Putnam commented that Outlot A was not required by the City’s park plan, but he felt they should receive credit for the dedication of the outlot against the park dedication fees. He noted that they had been informed that the land they had purchased for this development contained a site of historical significance, and they paid for that area along with the rest of the property. He felt they should not be charged park dedication fees on land they were going to dedicate as public property. Hurr inquired if the preliminary approval called out the proposed use of Outlot A and was the area of the park included in the determination of the park dedication fees. Mabusth responded affirmatively, and noted that the Council had given clear direction regarding the dedication of Outlot A as a public park and that the area would not be credited against the park dedication fee. Putnam commented he felt that the developers should be given credit