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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2001 <br />. 1. Planning Commission Interviews — Continued <br />White asked what steps should be taken toward the future. She stated a government <br />needs to listen and focus on growth goals, then sell its plans to the residents so they <br />understand the City's objectives. <br />Sansevere asked what issues she would focus on. Ms. Moseley stated she uses the parks <br />and schools, but would have to be educated on other concerns. She has seen a huge <br />housing expansion and approves within reason. She likes living in a low-density area. <br />Flint asked if she would have trouble saying no to applicants. She stated she would not, <br />and the Commission makes decisions as a unit and with reasons for those decisions. <br />Sansevere asked if she would be willing to serve as an alternate. She stated she would. <br />Mr. Rick Windenburg was the fourth interview. He stated that he has been a resident of <br />Orono for 1 year, has a background in construction, has dealt with planning issues, and <br />wants to be involved with the community. <br />Sansevere asked if he was familiar with the City's Comprehensive Plan. `Sr. <br />Windenburg stated he was familiar with it from working in the area 5 years ago. <br />• Sansevere asked if it would be difficult to say no to construction people. He stated it <br />would not be, and he is basically out of the field now. <br />0 <br />Sansevere asked if there were any issues that he was concerned with. He stated there <br />were not at the present time. <br />Nygard asked if he was familiar with the job of the Planning Commission. He stated he <br />felt the Planning Commission reviewed applications for variances, etc. and decided if the <br />requests were acceptable, then made suggestions. <br />White asked about his leadership style. He stated he would bring his ideas to the table, <br />but also listen and learn. He wouldn't force or follow; but be open to others' input. <br />Sansevere asked if he would bewilling to serve as an alternate. He stated he would. <br />Mr. Gary Welsh was the fifth interview. He stated that he has been a resident of Orono <br />since 1967, circulated a sewer petition in the 1960's, was on the City Council for 2 terms <br />in the 1970's when the Comprehensive Plan was first drafted. He tries to see the big <br />picture and is aware that small decisions affect the big decisions. He has studied the <br />ordinances and visited sites. <br />N <br />