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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 25, 1991(#8)PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS CONTINUED <br />the Planning Commission aTd Council so tiat <br />reactina to events as they arise. <br />tiie Ci-tv IS not <br />In conclusion I would say that the H^ghway 12 issue is going <br />to affect all of us one way or another. I cannot honestly <br />conceive that any resident of Orono would be in favor of any of <br />the proposed routes I ha/e seen, other than Highw'iy 55. The <br />hardcover issue is going to pose problems and affect what I nave <br />read in the Comprehensivi Plan is a very delicate balance in this <br />entire watershed area." <br />Mr. David Rann and J-inice Berg were not present. <br />Jabbour stated that it is refreshing to see the caliber of <br />oeople coming forth to volunteer for such positions. He thanked <br />the applicants for their interest in the City. <br />Mayor P.'iterson echoed Councilmember Jabbcur's sentiments. <br />Hanson added that he had not addressed tne issues ot Highv/ay <br />12 and the city facilities. He stated that his position on <br />Highway t2 has been well documented through his participation <br />v;ith the Planning Commission. v;ith respect to now city <br />facilities, he stated that there is a dire need for new <br />facilities and urged the City Council to move swiftly in that <br />direction. <br />(#9)TOI^n< MEETING <br />Mayor Psterson explained that the purpose of this item being <br />included on the agenda is to give Council an opportunity to <br />compile a list of topics for discussion at the Town Meeting. <br />Goetton felt that no matter what preventative measures <br />Council takes prior to the meeting, people will still attend the <br />Town Meeting in hopes of discussing Highway x2 and/or City <br />facilities. She suggested that Council could provide a brief <br />update of the major issues currently before the City, and then <br />state specifically that no questions will be taken. <br />Butler suggested that could be accomplished by preparing a <br />position paper to distribute to people that come to the meeting. <br />Jabbour stated that any discussion at all about Highway 12, <br />may result in that being the only topic discussed and nothing <br />else. <br />Gc* <br />1^not ha- <br />will n' <br />anyone <br />■i <br />... . <br />•^n stated that some {.•‘'•.:p].e that come to be meeting may <br />iad the paper, and would not know that certain topics <br />discussed. She said, "I would not want to disappoint <br />came to the meeting hoping for updated information on <br />- 20 -