11-18-1991 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 1991 FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE REPORT — CONT. Council member Jabbour noted that the road must go in first in order to proceed with the project. He pointed out that the next lowest excavation bid is $105,000 higher. Bellows noted that she has not been notified of facility committee meetings and requested staff to do so in the future. Bellows stated that since the project has been delayed, perhaps a review of Boarman's contract is appropriate so as not to incur unnecessary expense. (##12) OTHER ISSUES Rowlette requested another joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Council. Bellows felt it may be appropriate to invite the Park Commission to a meeting to find out what they are proposing. (##13) APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Chair Kelley, to approve the minutes of the October 21, 1991 Planning Commission. Ayes 5, nays 0. (##14) REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COUNCIL MEETING Bellows volunteered to attend the December 9, 1991 Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kelley adjourned the regular Planning Commission meeting at 9:00 P.M. • Charles Kelley, Chair Person 11 Chair Kelley stated that he met with Dick Flint of the Park Commission to discuss the Orono sewer pond site and the park plan of Orono. Flint advised him that he would like to see the site developed with three building pads in order to acquire the $150,000 needed for the facilities project. Kelley felt that the land should be maintained as a park and that the City should not sell land for development as land may be needed for parks some day in the future and will be even more expensive than currently. He noted that this site is a habitat for much wildlife and also is a part of the French Lake water system. • Council member Callahan explained that he was under the impression that the Park Commission was split on opinion of development of this site and some members even felt that the site was unvaluable as a park. Bellows felt it may be appropriate to invite the Park Commission to a meeting to find out what they are proposing. (##13) APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Chair Kelley, to approve the minutes of the October 21, 1991 Planning Commission. Ayes 5, nays 0. (##14) REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COUNCIL MEETING Bellows volunteered to attend the December 9, 1991 Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kelley adjourned the regular Planning Commission meeting at 9:00 P.M. • Charles Kelley, Chair Person 11