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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 22, 2003 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (4. Judy Shields — Donation from Dog Days of Navarre Committee, Continued) dream that the City would agree to do the planting and maintenance of those trees, as well as, supply electricity to light the trees during the holidays. Sansevere complimented Shields on her passion for the Navarre area and efforts within the Committee. Shields asked the City Council for the City's support in hosting a community meeting to encourage further community and business involvement for 2004 and beyond. She suggested the Navarre Fire Station site be used to tie in the community support and introduce the facility in the upcoming years. Having attended the event, Murphy agreed the residents, and pets alike, seemed to be having a great time that hot day. He expressed his support that the City assist the committee in accomplishing its mission to landscape the Navarre streetscape, as it appeared to be an important priority to those attending the Navarre Town Meeting last fall. While the City could likely cut holes in the sidewalk and the committee provide the trees, White commented that they would also need merchant support. Elisa Rashad, of the Sign Age, agreed, stating that by partnering with the City to host a meeting with the local merchants, more discussion could take place as to where the trees should be planted. • She stated that, alone, the committee cannot get the response it needs from the community; whereas, in cooperation with the City, like the Navarre Town Meeting, people respond. Sansevere felt it would not be difficult to coordinate a town meeting and inquired as to an appropriate timeline. Shields felt the meeting would not be necessary until after the first of the year. Murphy stated that the January timeframe would be timely to host a second Navarre Town Meeting to discuss this and follow -up on other items from the previous meeting. Moorse interjected that, in order to have the process ready for spring planting, the City would need to get authorization from the County to cut holes in the sidewalk and plant trees in their right -of- way, put together a draft plan and present it to the Navarre property owners over the winter. Shields confirmed she would coordinate this effort with Moorse. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — Paul Pesek As Park Commission Representative Pesek was absent, there was no report. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - Cynthia Bremer Although she had nothing new to report, Bremer indicated that she would be available for • questions regarding any applications. Page 2 of 16