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i'pf REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 25, 1991 (#12)HIGHV7AY 12 CORRIDOR RECOMMENDATION CONTINUED adversarial move or a^jgressive takeover. Ue do not want this issue viev,-ed in that way. It is hooeful i:hat the conversations that a*e ot:curring b«-’tween City Councils for each C.i. ty, will alleviate that conception. The majority opinion believed that such a recommendation may encourage formal discussion between both cities, but thac Long Lake must be made aware of the City of Orono's true intent. L'a included a statement indicating that the City of Orono does not v;ish i:o compete \/ii.h the established commercial community of Long L=ke. but to assist and support its perpetuation. " Butler congratulated the Planning Commission. Council, and audience applauded. Tne Mayor, Goetten stated that she was impressed with what the Planning Commission had accomplished in such a short period of time. She asked Kelley to please convey to the Planning Cc»m.mission members the Council's appreciation for their hard work. Jabbour expressed his admiration for Planning Commission's efforts, especially in respect to the way in which the February 20 Public Hearing was conducted. Kelley stated that the Public Hearing helped the Planning Commission focus on the issue. Mayor Peterson said- "Of all of the comments I received regarding that meeting. n.->t one was negative, even from those that did not agree v/ith the recommendation. Goetten stated that she appreciated the honesty and direct .approach the Planning Commission gave to this issue. Bellov;s asked Council when they intended to take action on the Planning Commission recommendation. S;’.e said, "Due to the sense of urgency that was conveyed by the citizens, we feel that the Council needs to take action on this soon. The residents indicated that they have been out there working very hard for a long period of time. That is part of the reason v/a worked so quickly to prepare our recommendation." Butler stated that she was ready to make a motion to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation. and that it be transmitted to MNDOT as soon as possible. Mayor Peterson stated that she agreed v/ith the recommendation, but wished to remove the language pertaining to the adversarial role the City of Lonj Lake may take toward the aspect of the consolidation of Orono and L?ng Lake. She said, "It is not that I disagree." - 25 -