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MINUTES OF TBE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, March 25, 2002 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. • <br />(Interviews, Continued) <br />Albertson stated he would like to keep his name on the list and possibly would be interested in serving <br />as an alternate on the Planning Commission. <br />Keith Erickson addressed the City Council regarding the vacancy on the Lake Minnetonka <br />Communications Commission. Erickson indicated he has resided in Orono since 1991, and has lived in <br />Minnesota since 1984. <br />Erickson stated he became interested in serving on the Commission when he saw the ad in the <br />newspaper in February, noting he does have the time available to devote to this position. Erickson <br />stated he has some experience in the communications industry, and holds an FCC radio and <br />telephone license. Erickson stated he also has worked for the utilities industry. <br />Mayor Peterson inquired what interest Erickson has in sitting on this Board. <br />Erickson commented he is interested in serving on the Board from the technical standpoint, with his <br />hobby being in radio. <br />Mayor Peterson inquired whether Erickson is knowledgeable about the cable franchise. <br />Erickson indicated he is a current cable subscriber and is neutral at this point on the services and rates • <br />currently being provided by the Commission. <br />Mayor Peterson inquired whether Erickson would be interested in keeping his name on the list and <br />possibly serving in some other role in the City in the event he is not selected to serve on this <br />Commission. <br />Erickson stated he would be. <br />Sansevere inquired what role Erickson viewed he would serve on the Commission for the City of <br />Orono. <br />Erickson stated he is unsure what his role would be, but would be willing to provide whatever input he <br />can. <br />Sansevere inquired whether he would prefer serving on the Planning Commission rather than the cable <br />commission. <br />Erickson stated in his view his talents would be better served on the cable commission. <br />White commented the City is currently encountering issues with cellular towers, noting the City <br />currently does not have an engineer on staff to address those issues. <br />Mayor Peterson stated the Council would be making their decision at the next Council meeting. • <br />PAGE 2 <br />