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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 28, 2002 7:00 o'clock p.m. S ( #02 -2843, PROPESSIONAL PROPERTIES OF ORONO, Continued) - Dr. Berg indicated that they do plan to purchase the entire parcel and believed that they will get the job done after much common sense negotiating. Mayor Peterson asked the Attorney if this was problematic. Barrett noted that the City was well within its rights to wear two hats, as seller and regulator. Dr. Kotteman stated that they sincerely appreciated the City Council's interest in their project and willingness to approach MCWD on their behalf. Mayor Peterson urged staff to set the meeting with the MCWD TEP Panel for November 7, 2002 and keep her abreast of developments. Sansevere stated that he would suggest a name to them in order to set up a meeting with an advocate or representative of Orono who might be on their side and assist in making inroads with MCWD. Dr. Eberts reiterated their appreciation to the City Council for their going `to bat' for the development. He stated that, ultimately, this would be a great thing for Orono. • Sansevere concurred, stating that this is an important project for the community, and one the Council wants to see happen. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT - to be continued Mayor Peterson suggested that the City send out letters of condolence to the Wellstone camp and to those who lost loved ones in the Wellstone plane crash. Mayor Peterson inquired if the upcoming work sessions were still scheduled for November 14 and 21, and December 5, 2002 at 5:30 P.M. Moorse indicated that those were the dates they had discussed. *16. HOUSING WEEK NOVEMBER 16-23,2002 -PROCLAMATION Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt the proclamation setting the week of November 16 -23, 2002 as Housing Week in Orono. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Gappa had nothing to report. PAGE 18 of 20 0