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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 1989 • MAYOR'S REPORT: LONG LAKE SEWER PLANT PROPERTY Mayor Grabek stated that he had reviewed the proposed letter to be sent in response to the letter received from Mr. Vande Vegte. The Mayor had no objections in sending the letter as drafted, and expressed his disappointment that the attempts to resolve this matter amicably had not succeeded. He believed that Orono had more financial stability than Long Lake and would be able to weather any annexation proceedings, should they begin. He said that it was a shame that the taxpayers dollars would need to be spent in such a manner, especially since the Council had expended such an effort to resolve the matter another way. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to send the proposed letter and wait for a response. Councilmember Nettles commented that he had talked with residents of Orono Orchard Road and their major concern was the density. They felt that an increase in density would greatly alter the characteristic of the street and were opposed to such a proposal. Councilmember Goetten wanted verification that the City Attorney had reviewed the proposed letter and had no objections. City Attorney Barrett indicated that he had no objections. Motion, Ayes =5, Nays =O, Motion passed. • CITY ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION This was an information item. Mayor Grabek indicated that the process of evaluating the City Administrator and determining future goals should be initiated. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Grabek questioned whether the persons in question wished to be reappointed. City Administrator Bernhardson responded by saying that the three persons were interested. There has not been any solicitation of any additional persons. Councilmember Peterson asked whether the concern involving the length of service had been resolved. Bernhardson replied that it had been resolved. Mayor Grabek inquired as to the process for notifying the public of the fact that Planning Commission appointments were going to occur. Bernhardson replied that a notice is placed in the paper requesting resumes from interested persons. Interviews would then be scheduled for the March 27, 1989 Council Meeting. Bernhardson pointed out that the appointment process only continued until the end of March. Mayor Grabek suggested that staff make public notice of the appointments for the benefit of any interested persons, and to • send a letter to those interested persons already on file. Mayor Grabek asked that this matter be placed on the agenda for the March 13, 1989 Council Meeting. 4