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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 14, 2001 rPublic Hearing — Continued providing for the issuance of housing revenue bonds in the amount up to $9 million. Moorse also stated that Council would not take action at the meeting because two members were absent. There were no public comments. Acting Mayor Sansevere closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Sansevere moved, and Nygard seconded, to continue items 2, 3, and 4 to the May 29'h Council meeting. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES *5. Regular Council Meeting of April 23, 2001 White moved, and Nygard seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 23, 2001. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. 0 PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — DEBORA HALVORSON, REPRESENTATIVE Halvorson stated that the Parks Commission met on May 7`h with seven residents in attendance, five of whom were concerned about the Forest Lake landing. The neighbors on both sides of the landing had structures on City property. The neighbors were questioning the exact location of the access and were no longer comfortable using the access. She requested the Council commission a survey to mark the property corners. Gappa stated that the landing was already being surveyed. Halvorson stated that the other two residents in attendance stated their appreciation for the Navarre Park renovations, and volunteered to help with the plantings. Rick Meyers has been acquiring plants through donations and seeking volunteers to help with the plantings. There is also an Eagle Scout who has volunteered to install benches. Halvorson stated that the next park that will need renovation is Hackberry Park; and the Parks Commission plans to request funds in July or August for those renovations. Moorse stated that it could be a while before funds become available to renovate that park. Halvorson also stated that Crystal Bay Park would need attention in the future.