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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 10, 1997 ( #7 - Spring Hill Golf Club EAW - Continued) • Kelley asked if there is a rebuttal time in responding to physical design questions. Braman said historically they have been able to respond immediately. He said it is the Council's responsibility to review and determine if the agencies have received an adequate response. Kelley questioned at what point the process would have to start over again in reinforming the participants. Crosby said if changes were found that required republication, it would be the responsibility of the City as the RGU. Crosby said they are prepared to build the design as shown as they have already responded to neighborhood concerns. Jabbour noted the differing hats being required to be worn by the City as Council and as the RGU. He noted if the Council makes a change, the RGU can then make a change. Radio informed Jabbour that as the RGU, if the project is seen as a different project as a result of a major change, they can then step back and re- review. Goetten said she would like to see further discussions held regarding the concerns after hearing the comments that have been made and suggested a work session be held. She did suggest involving the Planning Commission. Jabbour, however, said he would like to keep the discussions for the time being at the Council level. Crosby noted the Planning Commissions' concerns would be different than that of an EAW standpoint. Radio brought to the Council's attention the need for the Council as the RGU to start the • public comment process for the EAW. On the other hand, Radio indicated the document is from the RGU as being their document. Radio said he had concerns with the conclusions found in the document. He is concerned with language used, not wanting to bind the RGU or misquote or mislead the agencies. Radio recommended the conclusions be eliminated leaving the technical information intact. Goetten commented that the concerns by Radio re- enforce the need for the work session. Jabbour said the Council needs to be satisfied with the document distributed and suggested tabling the matter. Braman noted conclusions are to be drawn as much as possible, rather than issues being left open for discussion. He drew attention to the question noted in the EAW regarding whether all questions have been answered. Kelley cited the issue of the road which he felt may be of question. Crosby informed Kelley that the road work had been completed to the satisfaction of Staff and City Engineer. Braman said while the traffic issues are documented, it was difficult to obtain information other than projections. • 10