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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY DECEMBER 10, 2001 • PLANNING COMMISSION INTER VIEWS— Continued Recommendation on the lot coverage issue. Mr. Rahn stated he had been the deciding vote and hadn't attended the work session, so he listened to both sides at the meeting, and felt the property owner should not be penalized for an in- ground, unobtrusive pool. APPROVAL OF MINUTES *3. Regular Council Meeting of Noveber 26, 2001 White moved, and Flint seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 26, 2001. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — DEBORA HALVORSON, REPRESENTATIVE Halvorson stated that the Park Commission hadn't met.on December 3, 2001, but they had discussed the newsletter request for donations. They had not had much response, and • wanted to print a request for specific items or projects people could volunteer to help with. Mayor Peterson suggested they bring that up at the joint meeting with the Council. Halvorson stated the Park Commission was still unanimously in favor of obtaining 10% of gambling revenue when the contracts come up for renewal. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is currently doing a water analysis of the entire watershed with 8 regional teams. Halvorson stated she and Gappa are the members from the region encompassing Orono. They are updating flood plain maps and trying to develop a cooperative approach to water quality. They are developing a partnership with cities regarding land use permits to protect the water quality in the future. Flint asked where they were with the Sohn property warming house. Gappa stated that one of the Sohn's had been contacted and thought there was water damage. They would need to look into the property more closely to make sure the house is usable. The police are concerned about keeping the house safe and unoccupied when not in use as a warming house. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS —SANDY SMITH, REPRESENTATIVE • None. 3