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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 26, 2010 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. (7. ORONO 2010 -2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, Continued) Gaffron illustrated Area F. Bremer asked if the motion carries, what would happen to that parcel. Gaffron stated that would be included in the mixed use district, which is Staff's recommendation but was not part of the original proposal. Bremer asked if 2525 would be added, 3245 would be added, the Mudibowling alley would not be removed, and Parcel 3 would be changed to higher density. Gaffron indicated that would be correct. White stated these are minimal changes that are outlined on the analysis and that another two weeks is not necessary. Murphy stated in his view the longer the City waits to approve the Comprehensive Plan, the less chance there is that the City will address these issues. Murphy stated in his view the City needs to get this to the Metropolitan Council so the City can start doing some serious planning. White noted this is preliminary approval of the plan. • McMillan indicated she does understand that but that the City Council should take advantage of this opportunity to discuss how density can be reduced somewhat. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 2, McMillan and Bremer Opposed. Mattick noted this is a preliminary approval and that the Council will need to explain to the Metropolitan Council why there was a 3 -2 vote on it. Mattick indicated the Metropolitan Council prefers to see a super majority on the approval. Gaffron stated the letter of submittal is consistent with the discussions the Council has had regarding the City's goals and specifies to the Metropolitan Council what the City's expectations are of their approval. Franchot moved, Murphy seconded, to direct Staff to submit the CMP to the Metropolitan Council per the Letter of Submittal and Plan Submittal Form attached to the staff memo dated April 23, 2010. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 2, McMillan and Bremer Opposed. Murphy stated he would like it to be clear that the City Council has passed preliminary approval of the Comprehensive Plan and that he would like to get this in front of the Metropolitan Council to help the City resolve the loose ends. Murphy stated he understands that the residents and Mayor of Long Lake are not happy with the high density proposed for the area by the fire station but that the City of Orono will have another opportunity to revisit this. . MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT • None Page 11 of 15