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r ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 27,1998 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Goetten stated she had discussions with Gaffron regarding the update of the Comprehensive Plan and suggested scheduling a work session to continue working on it. She also suggested a work session with the Park Commission to discuss the direction in which they should be moving. Jabbour agreed that there should be discussions as to the Park Commission ’s focus. Included in the focus would be acquiring and identifying land in areas that have not yet developed. Flint agreed the Park Commission was going in too many directions. A work session was scheduled on May 4 at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular Park Commission meeting. Jabbour requested Council support of "No Parking" signs for boat trailers on Bohns Point Road. Kelley was not in favor of posting signs. He suggested posting when an event is planned for Maxwell Bay. Jabbour noted that 4 residences had requested signs. Peterson suggested monitoring how many people are parking on Bohns Point and on what dates before posting signs. Moorse w'ill have the Police Department follow-up and report on the situation. Kelley asked about Gaffron's memo regarding lot area credit for wetlands when the property is served by sewer. Gaffron did not feel discussion was necessary but wanted Council to be aware that an amendment would be coming. Kelley stated that he had talked to the Chair of the Long Lake Planning Commission regarding Orono's Highw'ay 12 resolution. The Long Lake Chair was happy that Orono was reaffirming their position that there would be no access at Willow Drive. Kelley informed the rest of the Council that he was reconsidering the future use of the property at the southwest comer of Old Crystal Bay Road and Highway 12. He questioned if commercial use was the best use. He has observed housing developments along major highways throughout the metro area. One acre residential with sewer could be another option. The tax base would be another issue to consider. Jabbour did not think tax implications should be considered in land use planning. Kelley questioned if commercial/industrial use was considered because the property is located between two major roads. He wants to be sure there is a balance with what is in the code and what exists in other areas. Goetten stated she did not like to see housing along major highways, but has not made a final determination on what is appropriate for that property. McMillan asked if the school across the street has any impact. An industrial use would create a lot of truck traffic which wouldn't be good next to a school. Jabbour responded that discussions had been about a high tech industrial use.