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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 22, 2001 7:00 o'clock p.m. • ( #4 — Forest Lake Landing, Continued) Flint inquired whether the Council should vote on the classification first and then whether a pathway should be designated next, or whether the Park Commission should explore the issue of a designated pathway more. Moorse stated he is unsure whether the Park Commission has made a formal recommendation regarding the pathway or its location. Moorse stated it is up to the Council whether they wish to address both issues tonight or direct the Park Commission to discuss the pathway and stairway further. Sansevere stated he would like more information regarding the pathway and steps, as well as how many of the other lake access points will also need a stairway constructed. In response to a comment from a person in the audience, Flint indicated he would prefer this item not be opened up for public comment. Gail Blackstone, 4465 Forest Lake Landing, stated the Mayor had indicated at the last meeting that there would be a public hearing regarding this item. Flint stated the Council has a large agenda tonight, noting there have been a number of opportunities for the public to comment on this particular landing. Flint stated the Council did hold a public hearing on this item already. • Jon Blackstone stated the notice they were given stated there would be a public hearing. Flint stated his understanding of the notice that was given was to notify the residents that the Council would be voting on the recommendation of the Park Commission tonight. Gail Blackstone requested she be able to give a copy of the notice to the Council. Sansevere stated if the notice does state there would be a public hearing tonight, the Council should perhaps open the hearing for comments. Moorse stated this item was not noticed as an official public hearing, but the notice does indicate there will be opportunity for public comment. Moorse stated it is his recollection there was a meeting where there was public comment on this item for over an hour, with the Mayor indicating that the neighbors would be notified when this item was before the Council again. Flint inquired whether two residents in favor of the classification and two residents opposed to the classification could be appointed to speak on this issue. Gail Blackstone requested that everyone who received notice of this matter be given the opportunity to speak. Flint indicated whoever had comments would be heard, but requested that each person limit his or her comments to three minutes. PAGE 4