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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 22, 2002 • 6:30 o'clock p.m. 1. Planning Commission Interviews - Continued Murphy asked if she had any concerns for the future. Moe indicated that her concern is to protect the assets of the community and still be consistent with the planning for the metropolitan area. Murphy asked if she had questions. Moe inquired whether alternates receive packets as well, or if they generally attend meetings to keep abreast of the issues. Gaffron noted that alternates do receive packets. While they are not required to be present at meetings, Gaffron indicated that it is helpful for alternates to attend and become familiar with the issues the Commission is facing. Sansevere asked if Moe had any preconceived notions of the roll. Moe stated that she would work to be consistent as possible. • Sansevere questioned the acronyms of the organizations to which she belonged. Moe stated that AAUW stood for American Association of University Women, the PTSA was the PTA for Southwest High School, and WAMSO was the Women's Association of the Minnesota Orchestra. Sansevere pointed out that, on occasion, openings occur on the Park Commission and he asked if she were not chosen for the Planning Commission at this time, would she have interest in serving on the Park Commission at some point. Moe stated that she had familiarity with the City Council and Planning Commission, but would find that acceptable. Stephanie Zugschwert, Applicant - Murphy thanked her for coming and asked what she found attractive about the Orono area Zugschwert stated that she felt Orono had many attributes, the country rural aspect, the privacy, and the water or lakes within its boundaries. Murphy asked what she foresaw as future problems for Orono. PAGE 2 of 35