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MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD APRIL 26, 1993 <br />BIKE TRAIL - CONT. <br />Flint noted the issues to be amended in the contract are f~ot <br />substantive, and indicated the urgency to proceed with this <br />project. <br />A work session was scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 1993 at 7.30 <br />a.m. with a tour to be taken at the beginning of the session. <br />Vote: Ayes 5, nays 0. <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT <br />(•11) APPOINTMENT TO PARK COMMISSION <br />Jabbour reported he has worked with Jim White with regard to a park <br />on Big Island and felt White believes In Orono’s philosophy, and <br />even tried to Impress that philosophy upon Hennepin Parks with this <br />issue. He felt some members may feel White is too ambitious. <br />Hurr felt White would be a negative with regard to Hennepin Parks, <br />Kelley felt he was a bit ambitious. <br />Goetten stated White has been very helpful to the City when dealing <br />with Hennepin Parks, and she thought that was Important. She felt <br />both candidates were good. <br />Kelley noted the difference between philosophies between the City <br />and County. <br />Jabbour noted this Is a difficult decision because so many <br />qualified candidates have applied. <br />felt Orono’s Park Commission Is rather low keyed. She <br />indicated the perception of Hennepin Parks around the lake Is <br />negatIve. <br />It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Goetten, to appoint <br />James White to the Park Commission to expire on December 31, 1994. <br />Ayes 3, nays 2. Hurr and Kelley voted nay. <br />(••12) PROCLAMATION - MAY AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH - RESOLUTION <br />•3275 <br />It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Goetten to adopt Resolution <br />•3275 proclaiming Older Americans Month. Ayes 5, nays 0. <br />i <br />• V <br />I