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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 11, 1988 He has been involved with politics and believes that • intergovernmental relationships are very important. Mayor Grabek asked Mr. Gilbert if he had an ideal situation on Highway 12 Corridor, what it would be. Mr. Gilbert responded - some more light commercial development along that area of Long Lake. Also thinks Highway 12 is not a very safe highway. He stated more safety features have to be planned in the area. CHARLES KELLEY Introductory comments - He has been on the Planning Commission for the last 6 years and has chaired the Planning Commission for the last year and half. He got interested in the City politics back in the early 80's having moved to the City of Orono in 1978. He moved• here• for definite reasons. Rural characteristics, the 2 5 acre minimum lot sizes. He would 'like to see future property developed within those statutes. Attributes - thorough knowledge of the current statutes and zoning. Highway 12 Corridor Study - Believes that something must be done on Highway 12 and does not know how much should be commercial or residential. He is not in favor of total commercial of the whole parce °1s between •12 and 6. He is in favor of some portion of setback from Highway 12 being commercial and is in favor of lighter commercial, but not fastfood restaurants or a lot of retail, more offices, libraries, churches, etc. Access to Highway • 12 is very important to him. The potential North /South link concerns him the.most. He is against going North. Redevelopment of Navarre Area - He has not been involved with that at all, but believes area does need work. Facilities Needs - He realizes that the staff needs better facilities. The location of a new facility is utmost important to him. as is the cost and the City's taxpayers taking on that cost. Cooperation with other cities - Mr. Kelley feels the City definitely has to cooperate, especially since we contract a lot of services, i.e. fire protection, police. The only way the City of Orono will improve standard of living is through cooperation of those other cities. Council /Planning Commission relationships and responsibilities. He does feel something should be done in this area. He has seen an increased work load for the Planning Commissionl that will continue to increase as I -394 is upgraded and additional pressure is put upon City. Some joint responsibility or delegation of responsibility has to be worked out. Long Term Organizational Planning - He feels that there are areas in the City that definitely need attention. , Solid Waste Management - He is totally against sewer and water in rural residential 2 and 5 acre areas. He came to Orono to keep • the 2 and 5 acres and keep the deer and pheasants running through 12