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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 9, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. LJ (8. HARDCOVER ORDINANCE PROJECT UPDATE & TASK APPOINTMENTS, Continued) Franchot indicated he personally feels that John Thiesse would be a good addition to this group based on his technical experience. Printup indicated he would prefer the task force consist of only Orono residents. Franchot noted the task force would consist of people who would be providing input and that good input is important regardless of where it comes from. Franchot pointed out that the task force would also not be making any final decisions on any of their findings. Franchot stated the task force volunteers should be related to Orono somehow but that they I should not be automatically excluded for not being an Orono resident. Curtis stated their intent is to utilize Mary Davy's knowledge outside of the group and that one of the goals of the MIDS project is to draft model ordinances. Rahn commented it was his understanding that this project was to simplify the ordinances and that it does not sound like it is going down that path. Rahn stated in his view the City should move forward with this project and not wait for the state to come up with their recommendations. McMillan commented she is delighted to see all of the Orono citizens who have volunteered and that she • would like to accommodate as many of them as possible. McMillan suggested that some of these people be brought in if the group is interested in that. McMillan stated in her opinion it should be Orono citizens making decisions for Orono and not having outside groups creating ordinances for the city. McMillan noted that Mark Crronberg has also been very involved for years in the city and would be a good asset. Printup stated he is comfortable with all Orono residents that are on the list and that the chances are that someone will not be able to attend all four meetings since they will be held over the summer. Having a larger group does allow for some flexibility by the volunteers. Bremer moved, Printup seconded, to appoint all Orono residents identified on the Hardcover Ordinance Update Task Force volunteer list, and to appoint David Rahn as the City Council representative and Loren Schoenzeit as the Planning Commissioner representative. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Franchot Opposed. • CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT None MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Franchot noted the Communications Commission has completed their survey and the results have been sent to the city administrator for dissemination to the City Council. • Page 14 of 17