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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2001 <br />• 1. Planning Commission Interviews -- Continued <br />0 <br />Sansevere asked if he was familiar with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Rahn stated <br />he is familiar with the City's ordinances, but not specifically the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Sansevere asked if there were any important issues that he was concerned about. Mr. <br />Rahn stated that he has an ability to problem solve and felt that with his background he <br />could help keep applications from reaching the Council before the T's are crossed. <br />Flint asked how he felt about the way the City has been run. He stated he was familiar <br />with the progress of the lake cities and feels they develop at the same rate as Orono. He <br />stated that due process takes time. <br />White asked what he saw as the relationship between the Planning Commission and staff. <br />He stated he doesn't see it as a large contact area. Staff present applications etc. to the <br />Commission. <br />Nyaard asked if he would have trouble separating his roles of staff and Commissioner. <br />Mr. Rahn stated he would not and feels there are situations where his background would <br />be helpful to the Commission. <br />Sansevere asked if he would be willing to serve as an alternate. He stated he would. <br />Mr. Robert Albertson was the eighth interview. He stated that he has been a resident of <br />Orono for 38 years. He is an inventor, owns 4 companies, is involved in community <br />affairs with organizations such as the Minnesota Concerned Citizens Association, <br />Minnesota Public Utilities Commission_ Mound School Board, and the City of Spring <br />Park. He is an idea person, handles his own legal cases, is fair and tough, can say no, and <br />has no conflicts of interest. <br />Sansevere asked if there were any changes he would like to see in Orono. He stated the <br />area along County Road 15 in Navarre is an eyesore and it should be developed or <br />beautified. <br />Flint asked what he saw as the role between the Planning Commission and the City <br />Council. He stated the Planning Commission works in an advisory capacity to the <br />Council. If the Council disagreed with his recommendation he would argue his point or <br />come with a new approach. <br />Sansevere asked if he would be able to take on a non - leadership role. He stated he <br />would. <br />White asked if he was familiar with smart growth. He stated he was not, but feels <br />development should be reasonable and would like to see a light rail system. <br />5 <br />