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E MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, April 23, 2001 (James Anderst, Continued) Tom Barrett, City Attorney, stated a distinction is made between domestic and commercial disposal of garbage and that the appropriate changes could be made to the ordinance if necessary identifying those differences. Anderst indicated he has checked on obtaining an eight yard dumpster for this event, which would be removed at the end of the weekend. Anderst stated the majority of the garbage in his opinion would consist of plastic cups and some minor food items. Michael Shields, 1310 Vine Place, indicated he also would like to see the issue of cleanup addressed. Mayor Peterson closed the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. White commented he would like to see this e-.-ent be successful, but in his view a plan needs to be developed in order to insure that everything runs smoothly. Flint indicated he continues to be in support of this event. Flint noted a number of people over the years have expressed a desire for an event like this to happen in the Navarre area. Flint stated Anderst will need to develop a satisfactory plan. • Sansevere recommended Anderst have an indepth written plan prepared and then reappear before the Council. Police Chief Good indicated she would like to see a written plan addressing the issues relating to traffic management, traffic, parking, and security. Good recommended one specific person be appointed who would be the person to contact in the event something happens. Sansevere suggested Anderst approach one of the other organizations that has put on similar events in the past to see if they would be willing to help him organize this event. APPROVAL OF MINUTES *( #3) Regular Council Meeting of April 9, 2001 Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of April 9, 2001, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — Pauline Bouchard, Representative Bouchard addressed the City Council and reported that the Navarre Park is being used every day by the children in the area and is a good asset for this area. Bouchard stated the landscaping of the park has not been completed at this time. An article soliciting plantings and volunteers will be submitted • to the local newspaper and included in the City newsletter coming out this week. Page 5