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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2001 • 1. Planning Commission Interviews — Continued n LJ Nygard asked if he had ideas for the Navarre area. Mr. Albertson stated Navarre could become a hub area to connect with Mound. Sansevere asked if he would be williniz to serve as an alternate. He stated he would. Ms. Jeanne Mabusth was the ninth interview. She stated she has been a resident of Orono for 22 years. She has been impressed with the City's government over the last 4 years. She has worked for the City of Medina, and the City of Orono as the Administrator of Building and Zoning Department. Sansevere asked what she considered the role of the Planning Commission. She stated she felt it was set up properly with a number of experienced members. The Council liaison was important and she felt the Council should pay attention to the Commission's recommendations and use the Consent Agenda more. Flint asked what she considered her area of expertise. Ms. Mabusth stated she had years of experience as City staff and a Planning Commission alternate. She has knowledge of the City's codes and the Comprehensive Plan. She felt the best ordinances were those worked on to reflect how times and the environment change. Nygard asked if she would be able to separate her roles as staff and a resident advocate. She stated she would, and it was important to create an atmosphere where applicants can ask questions and the Planning Commission can explain the codes. White asked if she had any pet peeves. Ms. Mabusth stated it was important for the chairman to provide information to applicants and the neighbors concerned with a project. Sansevere asked if she would be willing to continue serving as an alternate. She stated she would. CONSENT AGENDA 2. Approve /Amend Items 5, 9, and 14 were added to the Consent Agenda. Flint moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve the consent agenda as amended. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 2