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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 25, 1988 � CD REPORT CONTINUED -Met Council Evaluation - Hurr submitted to Council the evaluation by the Met Council of the LMCD which addresses some funding issues. She felt' the report was very positive. -1988 Legislative Program - They had a meeting with many of the legislators in attendance and hope for their support. They had 13 proposals of which 6 may be submitted, however no major changes are being submitted. -Lake Lovers Ball - Scheduled for February 11th at Lord Fletchers. Comedian Susan Voss is scheduled to appear. Mayor Grabek felt the City and other State agencies participation was imperative to the success of the LMCD along with choosing a new director. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS - PRELIMINARY SCULPTOR DESIGN APPROVAL Park Commission Chairman Bob Kost introduced sculptor, Mr. Nicholas Legeros to present a wax model of the proposed sculpture for Livingston Tower Park. He noted • that the Park Commission has recommended approval of the sculpture. Mr. Legeros presented a wax model of a bird bath with floating leaves in it. He also showed a sample of the bronze material that would be used in its construction if approved. He noted the durable safe design of the sculpture. Mayor Grabek felt the the proposed sculpture was appropriate and would enhance the nature of Livingston Tower Park. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, that Orono Council approves the scultor, Mr. Nicholas Legeros, to undertake the next step in the sculpture design. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mrs. Lloyd Nehring, 1972 Shadywood Road, asked Council to please consider dropping the criminal charges against them for feeding the wildlife. Referring to an incident occurring on her property, she felt that their privacy has been violated by the City. Council recommended that this matter be discussed in • Executive Session because of the lawsuit. 2